Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
RC(M)3712 & RCG(M)3712 Rotary Cutters 334-203M
11/6/18
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Unhook Rotary Cutter
1.
See
on page 45 when storing
the cutter for long periods and at end of season.
2. If power take-off is engaged, reduce tractor engine
speed to an idle and then disengage power take-off.
3. Park cutter on a level, hard surface. Place tractor
gear selector in park or set park brake.
4. Wait for blades to come to a complete stop and then
raise cutter up and fold wings up to transport position.
5. Without relieving hydraulics, shut tractor off. See
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death: Do not walk, stand, or allow
anyone else in the area where a raised wing will fall unless the
wing is securely locked in the raised position with its transport
6. Remove hairpin cotter (#1) from transport pin (#2)
and remove the transport pin (#2) from the light
guard bracket (#3).
7.
Insert transport pin (#2) through fold lugs (#3) and
secure it with hairpin cotter (#1).
8. Spread stroke control spacers (#2) apart at the break
line and remove them from hydraulic cylinder (#1).
9. Start tractor and lower cutter until front skids are
resting on the ground or on support blocks.
10. Without relieving hydraulics, shut tractor down
properly before dismounting. Refer to
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death: Stay clear from underneath
the cutter and directly behind transport tires. The cutter could
fall suddenly causing the decks to lower and tires to roll back.
11. Replace stroke control spacers as needed to support
wheels at this position.
12. Move cylinder lift levers back and forth to release all
hydraulic pressure at the couplers.
Transport Pin, Storage Position
Figure 1-27
Transport Pin, Locked Position
Figure 1-28
Hydraulic Lift Cylinder and Stroke Control Spacers
Figure 1-29
Hydraulic Couplers & Wire Harness Storage
Figure 1-30
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