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Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M
8/20/21
Section 1:
Assembly & Set-Up
Tractor Requirements
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Do not use a tractor that is too small or too large. Small
tractors can be pushed around and flipped over. Large
tractors can damage the attached implement.
•
Lightweight tractors with rear attached implements may
need weights added to the front to maintain steering control.
Consult your tractor Operator’s Manual to determine
proper weight requirements and maximum weight
Tractor horsepower and weight must be capable of
controlling the cutter under all operating conditions.
Tractors outside the horsepower range must not be used.
Horsepower rating (RCF3696 & RCFM3696)
Three-Point Cat. I or II . . . . . . 50-130 hp (37-97 kW)
Semi-Mount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-130 hp (30-97 kW)
Pull-Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-130 hp (26-97 kW)
Horsepower rating (RCF3610 & RCFM3610)
Three-Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-130 hp (45-97 kW)
Semi-Mount & Pull-Type . . . . 50-130 hp (37-97 kW)
3-Point hitch category
RCF3696 & RCFM3696 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cat. l or ll
RCF3610 & RCFM3610. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cat. ll or lll
Power take-off Speed
RCF3696 and RCF3610 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 rpm
RCFM3696 and RCFM3610 . . . . . . . . . . .1000 rpm
Power take-off shaft type:
RCF3696 and RCF3610 . . . . . . . . . 1 3/8"-6 Spline
RCFM3696 and RCFM3610 . . . . . 1 3/8"-21 Spline
Pull-Type Hitch
Refer to Figure 1-1:
Distances between center of drawbar hitch pin hole to
end of tractor power take-off shaft (“A” dimension) and
from top of drawbar hitch to center of power take-off shaft
(“B” dimension) must be maintained for Pull-type hitches.
“A” = 14" (36 cm) at 540
rpm
“A” = 16" (41 cm) at 1000
rpm
“B” = 8" (20 cm) at 540 and 1000
rpm
Power Take-Off to Drawbar Distance
Figure 1-1
IMPORTANT:
Power take-off damage may occur if
distances “A” and “B” are not maintained.
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Power Take-Off Shaft
Drawbar
Ground Level
A
B
C
3-Point Hitch
The lower 3-point arms must be stabilized to prevent
side-to-side movement. Most tractors have sway blocks
or adjustable chains for this purpose.
Dealer Preparations
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Always secure cutter with an overhead crane, fork lift, or
other suitable lifting device before removing hardware bags,
shipping components, bands, lag screws, or hitch pins. The
Read and understand the operator’s manual for your
cutter. An understanding of how it works will aid in the
assembly and setup of your cutter.
It is best to go through the
below before assembling the cutter. Speed up your
assembly task and make the job safer by having all the
needed parts and equipment readily at hand.
Pre-Assembly Checklist
Check
Refer to
Location of fasteners and pins.
NOTE:
All hardware from the factory has
been installed in the location where it will be
used. If a part is temporarily removed for
assembly reasons, remember where it
goes. Keep parts separated.
Operator’s
& Parts
Manual
Be sure parts get used in the correct
location. By double checking while you
assemble, you will lessen the chance of
using a bolt that may be needed later.
Operator’s
Manual
Grease fittings are in place and lubricated.
Section 4
Page 62
Safety labels are correctly located and
legible. Replace if damaged.
Inflate tires to specified PSI air pressure.
Tighten wheel bolts to specified torque.
Section 9
Page 70
Red and amber reflectors are correctly
located and visible when the cutter is in the
transport position.
Have a minimum of 2 people at hand while
assembling the cutter.
Operator’s
Manual
Have a forklift or loader along with chains
and safety stands that are sized for the job
ready for the assembly task.
Operator’s
Manual
IMPORTANT:
Leveling rods on pull-type cutters are
long and will make contact with the floor first when
