Section 3: Adjustments
RCR1242, RCR1248, RCR1260 & RCR1272 Rotary Cutter 326-047M
2/7/20
19
Deck Leveling & Cutting Height
There are 4 primary adjustments that should be made
prior to actual field operations:
•
•
•
Center 3-Point Link Adjustment
•
Proper adjustment of each of these items will provide for
higher efficiency, improved cutting performance, and
longer blade life. The following tools will be needed:
•
Pliable tape measure
•
Spirit or carpenters level
•
Open end or hex end wrench or socket set
•
Protective gloves
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Always disengage power take-off, put tractor in park or set
park brake, shut tractor engine off, remove ignition key, and
wait for blades to come to a complete stop before dismounting
Deck Leveling Left to Right
1. Locate tractor with Rotary Cutter on a flat, level
surface.
2. Use tractor’s hydraulic 3-point control lever to lower
cutter until the tailwheel makes contact with the
ground surface.
3. Place a level on the front of the cutter deck as shown
in Figure 3-1. Manually adjust either one or both of
the tractor’s lower 3-point arms to level the deck from
left to right. Some tractors have only a single
adjusting arm.
Deck Leveling
Figure 3-1
Cutting Height Adjustment
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Avoid direct contact with cutter blades by wearing a pair of
gloves. Cutter blades have sharp edges and burrs that can
1. Using tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control, raise or
lower the 3-point arms until the front of the deck is
slightly lower than the rear of the deck.
30295
Level
The front blade tip should be lower
than rear blade tip by approximately 1". The cutter is
subject to continuous material flow under the deck if
the rear blade is at the same height or lower than the
front blade causing horsepower loss, grass clumps,
blade wear, and frequent blade sharpening.
Section 3: Adjustments
Cutting Height
Figure 3-2
Cutting Height
30296
Blade Tip
Blade Tip
This End Should Be
Slightly Higher Than
Cutting Height
