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Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M
8/20/21
Semi-Mount Assembly & Set-Up
The following pages are Assembly & Set-Up Instructions
for Semi-Mount cutters. See
on page 14 and
Spring Hose Loop Assembly
Figure 1-13
Spring Hose Loop Assembly (Semi-Mount)
Refer to Figure 1-13:
1. Attach mounting bracket (#1) with 3/4"-10 x 1 1/2"
GR5 cap screw (#3) and locknut (#4) to the right-
hand clevis as shown. Tighten nut to the correct
torque.
2. Attach spring hose loop (#6) to mounting bracket (#1)
with 3/8"-16 x 1" GR5 cap screw (#2), flat
washer (#5), and locknut (#4). Tighten nut to the
correct torque.
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Semi-Mount Driveline Installation
Figure 1-14
Driveline Installation (Semi-Mount)
Refer to Figure 1-14:
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) 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.
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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.
