
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
RC(M)5020 Series 2 (S/N ) Rotary Cutter 334-437M
11/13/18
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Hydraulic Hook-up (LP Performance Hitch Shown)
Figure 1-16
Wing Axle Assembly to Center Axle
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death: Connect turnbuckles to wing
axles before lowering wings. Otherwise, personal injury and/
or damage to the turnbuckle can occur.
Wing axles are secured and folded back for shipping
purposes.
1.
Remove ties securing left and right wing axles (#1)
and rotate axles to install turnbuckles (#4).
2. Remove locknuts (#3) and bolts (#2).
3. Attach left and right turnbuckles (#4) to wing axles
with existing 1"-8 Gr8 bolts (#2) and 1" locknuts (#3).
Make sure grease zerks are facing up when wings
are folded down.
4. Tighten locknuts (#3) to the correct torque.
Wing Axle - Turnbuckle Assembly
Figure 1-17
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NOTE:
Do not tighten hardware until wing axle
assembly is complete.
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Turnbuckle (#4)
to be secured
between the two
flanges.
Remove Shipping Bar With Transport Locks Set
Figure 1-18
Remove Shipping Crossbar
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Metal shipping bands are under tension. Always wear eye
protection when cutting bands. Keep head, body, and body
extremities away from the area where the band will recoil
•
Make sure transport locks are set before removing shipping
bar. Stay clear of wings while removing shipping bar. Once
shipping bar is removed, the wings will fall suddenly until
1.
Make sure cutter is parked on a level surface with
room on both sides for wings to unfold into. Place
gear selector in park,
fully retract wing folding
cylinders (#7)
.
2. Shut tractor down properly before dismounting. Refer
to
3. Verify transport lock bars (#2) are rotated down and
secured to cylinder pin (#1) with hairpin cotter (#4).
4. Remove cotter pin (#5), flat washer (#3), and
shipping bar (#8) from cylinder pin (#6). Do not
remove transport lock bar (#2).
5. Replace flat washer (#3) and cotter pin (#5). Bend
one or more legs of cotter pin to secure it in place.
6. Repeat steps 4 & 5 for the other wing.
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NOTE:
A come-along may be needed to pull wings
together before shipping bar (#8) can be removed.