Section 8: Maintenance & Lubrication
3/12/21
RCP(M)2760 & RCP(M)3760 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-548M
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Motor Spindle Hub Lubrication
Refer to Figure 8-7:
The motor spindle hub (#1), has two cavity plugs (#2)
located on one side of the housing.
9. Position cutter deck in transport position and secure
with deck safety chain.
10. Shut tractor down according to
11. Remove one of the cavity plugs (#2) to check fluid
level. Fluid level should be within 1/2" (13 mm) from
top of port opening.
12. Add 80-90 weight gearlube as required. Full capacity
of motor housing is approximately 1/3 pint.
13. Install cavity plug and tighten.
Hydraulic Reservoir Lubrication
Refer to Figure 8-8:
The tank mount filter (#2) is used to clean the return
hydraulic fluid to the reservoir tank. Replace filter
element every 150 operating hours or 2 years of service.
The hydraulic reservoir has an effective capacity of
40 gallons. Use fluid level (#1) to insure correct fluid level.
1. Park the tractor and cutter on a level, flat surface to
ensure the level gauge will give an accurate reading.
2. Shut tractor down according to
3. Unscrew and remove filter (#2).
4. Add hydraulic fluid to the reservoir until oil is at the full
mark on oil level decal (#3). Refer to
on page 68 for reservoir hydraulic fluid
type.
5. Replace filter (#2). Hand tighten filter.
Speed Increaser Lubrication
Refer to Figure 8-8:
The speed increaser is mounted between the driveline
and hydraulic pump. It is used to increase power take-off
speed from 540 rpm or 1000 rpm to approximately 2000
rpm at the pump.
Check oil level by removing level plug located on the
gearbox side.Oil level should be level with bottom of plug
hole. Add oil if low through the breather/fill cap opening.
Change oil after the first 100 working hours. Make
successive changes every 1500 hours thereafter or every
year, whichever comes first. Drain old oil through the
drain plug hole located at the bottom. Be sure to reinstall
drain plug and tighten before filling gearbox. Fill gearbox
with 80-90W EP gearlube. Reinstall level plug and
tighten. Replace breather/fill cap.
NOTE:
To check fluid level, ports (#2) in motor
spindle hub must point up, when cutter deck is in the
transport position as shown in Figure 8-6.
Motor/Spindle Hub
Figure 8-6
Hydraulic Reservoir
Figure 8-7
Speed Increaser
Figure 8-8
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Breather /Fill cap
Pump
Drain plug
Fill line