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Section 3: Operating Instructions
11/14/18
RCF2084 Rotary Cutters 326-461M
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Improper oil level can cause bearing failure and be a fire
hazard. Maintain proper gearbox oil level to avoid serious
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Buildup of debris around moving components and
gearboxes is a fire hazard. Keep rotating parts and
gearboxes free from debris to avoid serious injury and
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Do not operate and/or travel across inclines where tractor
and/or implement can roll over. Consult your tractor’s
manual for acceptable inclines the tractor is capable of
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Do not use implement to lift objects; to pull objects such as
fence posts, stumps, etc; or to push objects. The unit is not
designed or guarded for these uses.
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Do not use implement as a man lift or work platform. It is
not properly designed or guarded for this use.
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Do not operate a broken or bent driveline. Such a driveline
will break apart while rotating at high speeds and can cause
serious injury or death. Always remove the implement from
use until the damaged driveline can be repaired or replaced.
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CAUTION
To avoid minor or moderate injury:
Some tractors are equipped with two power take-off speeds.
Do not exceed 540 rpm power take-off speed or equipment
Inspect Tractor & Cutter
Make the following inspections with cutter attached to a
tractor, power take-off disengaged, and stopped:
1.
Park tractor and cutter on a level surface.
2. Disengage power take-off, place gear selector in
park, set park brake, shut tractor off, and remove
switch key. Make sure cutter blades have come to a
complete stop before dismounting from tractor.
3. Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is
installed and in good working condition.
4. Inspect cutter safety equipment to make sure it is
installed and in good working condition.
5. Check driveline to make certain it is securely
connected to the tractor power take-off shaft and
cutter gearbox shaft.
6. Check driveline guards to make certain they are in
good condition and in place.
7.
Carefully raise and lower implement to ensure that
the drawbar, tires, and other equipment on the tractor
do not contact cutter frame or driveline.
8. With cutter deck resting on solid supports, power
take-off disengaged, and blade rotation completely
stopped:
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Check for and remove foreign objects wrapped
around blade spindles.
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Check for nicked, bent, broken, and worn cutting
blades. Replace or sharpen blades as required.
Refer to
9. Remove solid supports from under the deck.
10. Verify cutter is set at the correct cutting height. See
“Deck Leveling & Cutting Height”
The remaining inspections are made by engaging the
power take-off to check for vibrations.
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WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
Stop power take-off immediately if vibration continues after a
few revolutions during start-up and anytime thereafter. Wait
for all components to come to a complete stop before
dismounting from tractor to check for probable causes. Make
necessary repairs and adjustments before continuing.
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CAUTION
To avoid minor or moderate injury:
Some tractors are equipped with two power take-off speeds.
Be certain your tractor’s power take-off is set at the
implement’s rated power take-off speed or equipment
breakage may result. RC models are rated for 540 rpm and
RCM models are rated for 1000 rpm.
11. Start tractor, set throttle to idle or slightly above idle,
and slowly engage power take-off. Initial start-up
vibration is normal and should stop after a few
revolutions. Stop power take-off rotation immediately
if vibration continues.
12. Once cutter is running smoothly, increase tractor
power take-off speed to 540 rpm. Stop power take-off
rotation immediately if vibration occurs.
13. Investigate cause of vibration and make repairs
before putting cutter back into service.