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Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M
8/20/21
3-Point Spring Hose Loop Mount
Figure 1-5
Spring Hose Loop Assembly (3-Point)
Refer to Figure 1-5:
3-Point mounted cutters with hydraulic cylinder option are
shipped with a spring hose loop. Skip to
on this page if hydraulics are
not included.
1. Attach mounting bracket (#1) with 3/4"-10 x 1 1/2"
GR5 cap screw (#3) and locknut (#5) to the outside of
the right-hand clevis as shown. Tighten locknut to the
correct torque.
2. Attach spring hose loop (#7) to mounting bracket (#1)
with 3/8"-16 x 1" GR5 cap screw (#2), flat washer
(#6), and locknut (#4). Tighten locknut to the correct
torque.
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Driveline Installation (Hitch Removed For Clarity)
Figure 1-6
Driveline Installation (3-Point)
Refer to Figure 1-6:
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Make certain driveline yokes are securely fastened at each
end. A loose yoke can work free allowing the driveline to
1. Remove rubber protective sleeve (#4) from gearbox
input shaft and discard.
2. Pry open access doors (#5) in the gearbox shield by
placing a tool in the notch at the back of both doors.
3. Remove existing conical dog pin or bolts (#1), flat
washer(s) (#3), and nut(s) (#2) from slip-clutch end
of driveline (#6).
4. Slide slip-clutch end of driveline (#6) onto gearbox
input shaft. Make certain that the slip-clutch is fully
onto the shaft splines.
5. Attach slip-clutch end of driveline to gearbox input
shaft with removed conical dog pin or bolts (#1), flat
washer(s) (#3), and nut(s) (#2). Tighten conical dog
pin or bolts (#1) to 45-50 ft-lb torque.
6. Push/pull on driveline yoke to ensure it is securely
fastened to the gearbox shaft.
7.
Rotate access doors (#5) closed and snap in place.
8. Rotate driveline storage hook down and place
driveline (#6) in storage hook.
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IMPORTANT:
The driveline must be lubricated
before putting it into service. Refer to
NOTE:
If preferred, the front guards may be
assembled first. See
“Assembly of Optional
Equipment”
on page 36 for front guard instructions.
