Section 3: Operating Instructions
RC(M)5020 Series 2 (S/N ) Rotary Cutter 334-437M
11/13/18
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Engage Blades
1.
Select a gear range that will allow the cutter to make
a smooth cut without lugging the tractor down.
See
above for instructions.
2. With wings lowered, increase throttle to a speed just
enough to get the cutter started without stalling
tractor while slowly engaging power take-off. If
available, use tractor’s power take-off soft start option.
3. Ensure power shafts are rotating and cutter is not
vibrating excessively after ramping up to full power
take-off speed for at least 3 seconds. If excessive
vibration continues after 3 seconds at full power take-
off speed, disengage power take-off immediately,
shut tractor down, and remove switch key. Wait for
blades to stop rotating before dismounting tractor.
4. Investigate the cause if cutter was shut down due to
excessive vibration. See
on page 33 for detailed instructions.
5. If cutter was not shut down, commence forward
cutting operation at full power take-off operating
speed. Make a new gear selection if tractor is lugging
down or if cutter is making a rough cut.
6. Periodically disengage power take-off, turn off
tractor, remove switch key & check for objects
wrapped around blade spindles. Block deck up
before removing objects.
7.
Frequently inspect cutter for loose bolts and nuts.
Tighten all loose hardware as indicated in the
“Torque Values Chart”
Disengage Blades
1.
Slowly decrease throttle speed until engine idle
speed is reached.
2. Disengage power take-off.
3. Place tractor in park or set park brake, shut tractor
engine off, remove switch key, and wait for blades to
stop before dismounting from tractor.
IMPORTANT:
Cutter blades can lock-up against
IMPORTANT:
It will take longer for the blades to
come to a complete stop on cutters equipped with a
main driveline that has an overrunning clutch, as
opposed to a cutter with a main driveline that does
not have an overrunning clutch.
