Section 3: Operating Instructions
RC(M)4715 & RCG(M)4715 Rotary Cutters 334-113M
6/3/20
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Field Set-up
DANGER
!
To prevent serious injury or death:
Clear area to be cut of debris and other unforeseen removable
objects before cutting. Mark non-removable hazards such as
tree stumps, post stubs, protruding objects, rocks, drop-offs,
holes, etc. with a visible flag.
WARNING
!
To prevent serious injury or death:
The following operational procedures should be carried out
by the tractor operator. Other persons should not be in the
area. All cutter operations including field set-up should be
stopped when other persons are in the vicinity.
Field Inspections
Thoroughly inspect area to be cut for debris and
unforeseen objects. Remove all potential hazards and
mark any that cannot be removed.
Unfold Wings and Set Deck Cutting Height
DANGER
!
To prevent serious injury or death:
Keep everyone away from the cutter when folding or unfolding
the wings or when raising or lowering the cutter. The cutter
can pinch or crush a person when performing these
Refer to Figure 3-4:
1. Inspect blade carriers for locked blades prior to
lowering the wings. Separate locked blades.
2. Start tractor and raise both wings up to release any
tension on the transport lock pins.
3. Without lowering the cutter, shut tractor down before
dismounting according to
Refer to Figure 3-3 on page 35:
4. Remove hairpin cotters (#1) from both left and right
side transport pins (#2).
Refer to Figure 3-2 on page 35:
5. Store transport pins (#2) in storage holes (#4) and
secure them with hairpin cotters (#1).
6. Start tractor and lower both wings down.
IMPORTANT:
Cutting should not be done in wet
conditions. Wet material will build up on the deck
underside creating high wear, poor discharge, and
the need for additional horsepower.
IMPORTANT:
Cutting blades may become locked
together (overlapped) when the wings are raised for
transport. Operating cutter in this condition will result
in severe deck vibration. Inspect wings for locked
blades prior to power-on operation.
7.
Adjust cutter to field cutting height. See
for detailed instructions.
Wing Deck Blade Position
Figure 3-4
Set Wing Lift Lever to Float Position
Use float position of your tractor’s hydraulic system to
provide automatic floating of wings for varying terrain
conditions. This will ensure wing gauge wheels are in
continuous contact with the ground at all times.
Select Gear Range
Optimum ground speed depends on density of material
being cut, horsepower rating of tractor, and (in some
cases) terrain. Always operate tractor at cutter’s
full-rated power take-off speed in a gear range that allows
the cutter to make a smooth cut without lugging the tractor
down, usually between 2 to 5 mph (3.2 to 8.0 km/h). Loss
of power take-off speed will allow blades to hinge back
and result in ragged, uneven cutting.
Blade Carrier
Wing Deck
Cutting Blades
70514
IMPORTANT:
When cutting, the wing folding lever
should be in float position to avoid damage to the
wing hydraulic cylinder and axle while cutting on
IMPORTANT:
Do not let the wings flex down more
than 20 degrees while operating the cutter. Doing so
can cause damage to the cutter.
NOTE:
Never run tractor in an economy mode or
any other mode that will drop power or speed from
the power take-off. This may result in ragged and
uneven cutting.
