Section 2: Adjustments
RC(M)5020 Series 2 (S/N ) Rotary Cutter 334-437M
11/13/18
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Park Jack Angle Alignment
The jack mount angle should be adjusted to position the
park jack vertical while supporting the cutter hitch. This
angle will vary depending on the number and size of
stroke control spacers placed on the lift cylinder rod.
Park Jack Angle Alignment
Figure 2-1
1.
With cutter hitched to a tractor, lower cutter until front
skid shoes are resting on the ground or on solid non-
concrete support blocks.
2. Shut tractor down properly before dismounting. Refer
to
3. Install park jack (#7). See
page 14. Check jack angle. If jack is not vertical,
proceed with step 4 below.
4. Remove hex nut (#3), lock washer (#5) and carriage
bolt (#2).
5. Loosen 1" hex nut (#4). Do not remove.
6. Rotate jack mount (#1) to align jack as near vertical
as possible.
7.
Replace 1/2"-13 x 1 1/2" GR5 carriage bolt (#2) and
secure with lock washer (#5) and hex nut (#3).
Tighten hex nut to the correct torque.
8. Tighten 1" hex nut (#4) to 645 ft-lbs (10492 Nm).
9. If moving cutter, skip to step 10. If unhooking cutter,
on page 25 for detailed
instructions.
10. If cutter is to be moved, remove park jack (#7) from
hitch frame and attach it to the left-hand wing storage
base. Make sure base of park jack is level with or
lower than the head, especially after the wings are
folded up. See cover picture for correct positioning.
NOTE:
Refer to decal (#6) and instructions below
for jack alignment and torque value instructions.
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LP Performance Hitch Hole Diameter
The LP Performance Hitch hole is designed to receive a
1" diameter hitch pin. To convert the hitch hole to receive
a 1 1/4" diameter hitch pin, knock out upper and lower
bushings (#1) in clevis (#2).
LP Performance Hitch Hole Diameter
Figure 2-2
Level Cutter Decks
These adjustments should be made with your cutter
hooked to the tractor operating the unit or to a tractor
having the same drawbar height.
Level Center Deck
Refer to Figure 2-3 & Figure 2-4
1.
With cutter attached to a tractor, disengage power
take-off, and park on a level, hard surface. Place
tractor gear selector in park or set park brake.
2. Using hydraulic lift, adjust center deck height so that
front skids (#6) are 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6 cm) above
ground.
3. Wait for blades to come to a complete stop and then
fold wings up to transport position.
4. Shut tractor engine off and remove switch key before
dismounting from tractor.
5. Lock wings in the up position with the transport bars.
See
on page 34 for instructions.
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IMPORTANT:
nuts (#2) will lengthen leveling rods and lower front
of cutter. Tightening adjusting nuts (#2) will shorten
leveling rods and raise front of cutter.
Section 2:
Adjustments
