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Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
11/13/18
RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M
Pull-Type Cutter Assembly & Set-up
The following instructions are for assembling the
Pull-Type cutter. See page 10 for
instructions.
Axle Assembly
1.
Attach left and right-hand tailwheel arms (#1 & #2) to
axle (#3) with 5/8"-11 u-bolts (#10) and hex lock
nuts (#5). Do not tighten locknuts.
2. Adjust tailwheel arms to desired locations. Tighten
locknuts (#5) to the correct torque.
3. Attach tailwheels (#12) to tailwheel arms (#1 & #2)
with 1/2"-20 hex flange locknuts (#6). Tighten
locknuts to the correct torque.
4. Attach leveling rod to axle lug with 3/4" x 1 1/2" clevis
pin (#9), flat washer (#7), and cotter pin (#8). Bend
one or more legs of cotter pin to keep it from falling
out.
Tailwheel Lift Options (Pull-Type)
The cutter is shipped with an attached ratchet jack or
hydraulic cylinder. Hydraulic hose and stroke control
spacers are included with the hydraulic cylinder.
If hydraulic option was installed, screw on a quick attach
coupling to hydraulic hose end (coupling supplied by
customer).
The ratchet jack option requires no additional set-up
instructions.
Pull-Type Axle Assembly
Figure 1-14
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Spring Hose Loop (Pull-Type)
5. Attach hose holder bracket (#1) to right-hand clevis
with 3/4"-10 1 1/2" GR5 cap screw (#3) and hex
locknut (#5). Tighten locknut to the correct torque.
6. Attach spring hose loop (#7) to hose holder bracket
with 3/8"-16 x 1" GR5 cap screw (#2), flat
washer (#6), and locknut (#4). Tighten locknut to the
correct torque.
Spring Hose Loop Assembly
Figure 1-15
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