Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
RC(M)5710 & RC(M)L5710 Rotary Cutters 331-433M
6/3/20
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Unhook Rotary Cutter
Refer to Figure 1-32:
on page 62 when storing
the cutter for long periods and at end of the season.
2. If power take-off is engaged, reduce tractor engine
speed to an idle and then disengage power take-off.
3. Park cutter on a level, hard surface. Place tractor
gear selector in park or set park brake.
4. Wait for the blades to come to a complete stop, and
then raise the cutter up until all pressure is removed
from flip spacers (#2).
5. With the blades stopped, fold the wing fully up.
6. Without relieving hydraulic pressure to the lift cylinder
and wing fold cylinder, shut tractor off according to
DANGER
!
To prevent serious injury or death:
Do not walk, stand, or allow anyone else in the area where a
raised wing will fall unless the wing is securely locked in the
raised position with its transport lock.
Refer to Figure 1-31:
7.
Remove hairpin cotter (#1) and transport pin (#2)
from storage holes (#4).
8. Insert transport pin (#2) through transport lock
holes (#3) and secure it with hairpin cotter (#1).
Refer to Figure 1-32:
9. Move all flip spacers (#2) to the open position.
10. Start tractor and lower the cutter fully down. The front
skid shoes should be resting on the ground or on
solid, non-concrete support blocks.
11. Shut tractor down before dismounting according to
WARNING
!
To prevent serious injury or death:
Stay clear from underneath the cutter and directly behind
transport tires. The cutter could fall suddenly causing the
decks to lower and tires to roll back.
12. Move tractor lever for the lift cylinder back and forth to
release all hydraulic pressure at the couplers.
13. Unhook hydraulic hoses from the tractor outlets.
Insert couplers (#7) through hole (A) on one side of
the hitch and slide couplers down the slot to secure
them and to keep them out of the dirt.
14. Unhook wire harness (#13) from the tractor outlet.
15. Align boss (B) on connector (#13) with notch in
holder (#14). Insert connector fully into the hole
under the holder and then turn it one-quarter of a turn
to secure it in the holder and to keep moisture out.
Transport Pin, Locked Position
Figure 1-31
Hydraulic Lift Cylinder and Flip Spacers
Figure 1-32
Hydraulic Couplers & Wire Harness Storage
Figure 1-33
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