Section 2: Adjustments
RC(M)5020 Series 2 (S/N ) Rotary Cutter 334-437M
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6. On both sides of the center deck are continuous
hinges (#4). Measure distance from bottom of hinges
to ground at the front and back. The hinges should be
1" closer to the ground at the front than they are at
the back.
If continuous hinges are too high at the front:
a. Loosen jam nuts (#3).
b. Unscrew adjusting nuts (#2) an equal amount to
lower front of cutter until both hinges (#4) are
1" (2.5 cm) lower in the front than in the back.
If continuous hinges are too low at the front:
a. Loosen jam nuts (#3) several turns.
7.
Tighten adjusting nuts (#2) an equal amount to raise
front of cutter until both hinges (#4) are 1" (2.5 cm)
lower in the front than the back.
8. Be sure left and right leveling rods have equal
amounts of tension and then re-tighten jam nuts (#3)
against adjusting nuts (#2).
Level Wing Decks
Each wing section will need adjusting if wing deck top is
not level with center deck top when wings are unfolded.
1.
Start tractor and lower wings down. Refer to
on page 35 for instructions on how to lower
wings.
2. Pull cutter straight forward six to ten feet to allow
outer wing wheels to properly align themselves.
3. Check wing deck tops with a level to see if they are
level with the top of the center deck. If the outer edge
of either wing deck is higher or lower than the center
deck, then that wing should be leveled as follows:
a.
If outer wing edge is higher
than the center
deck, loosen jam nut (#1) & tighten turnbuckle
(#2) to shorten it until lower outer wing edge is
level with center deck. Tighten jam nut (#1) to the
correct torque when level.
b.
If outer wing edge is lower
than the center deck,
loosen jam nut (#1) and loosen turnbuckle (#2) to
lengthen it until outer wing edge is level with the
center deck. Tighten jam nut (#1) to the correct
torque when level.
NOTE:
1" measurement can be increased or
decreased depending on cutting conditions.
Front Skid Position
Figure 2-3
Center Deck Leveling Rods
Figure 2-4
Leveling Wing Decks
Figure 2-5
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4
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Leveling Rod
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