Schulte FX-520, Operator'S Manual

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INTRODUCTION
FX-520 06/16 Introduction Section 2-3
© 2016 Alamo Group Inc.
INTRODUCTION
The FX-520 heavy duty rotary Cutter is designed primarily for weed, grass, and brush up
to 2” (51 mm) diameter and consists of a center unit with two variable position wings
together having a cutting width of 240 inches (6.10 m). Wing operating angles and
machine cutting height are independently controlled using hydraulic cylinders. A self-
leveling linkage maintains a level cutter at all cutting heights. Power from the tractor PTO
is split at the power divider gearbox and supplied to each of the blade gearboxes. Each
blade gearbox has two free-swinging uplift blades designed to cut grass, corn stalks and
light brush. Free-swinging blades reduce the shock of impact when a stationary object is
hit. Slip clutches are installed on each gearbox for additional protection. Front and rear
discharge shields are included as standard equipment.
Equipment Specifications
Cutting Width 240” (6.10 m)
Blade Tip Speed
Transport Width 104” (2.64 m)
1000 PTO
Overall Width 247” (6.2 m) Center 16000 FPM (4900 MPM)
Overall Length 242” (6.15 m)
Cutting Height 2”-17.5” (51-445 mm)
Gearbox Rating
HP Required (min.) 100 HP (75 kW) Divider Box 260 HP (194 kW)
Cutting Capacity (max) 2” (51 mm), Fixed Knife Unit Down Box 210 HP (157 kW)
4” (102 mm), Pan Unit Limited Warranty 6 Year
Weight 6525 lbs (2960 kg)
(single chain/6 tires/pans)
Driveline Size
Hitch Weight 2280 lbs (1034 kg) Cutter CAT 5
(single chain/6 tires/pans) Limited Warranty 1 Year
Transport Height 120” (3.05 m)
Blade Overlap 6” (153 mm)
Deck Thickness 0.180” (7 ga) (4.6 mm)
Skirt Thickness 1/4” (6.4 mm)
Wing Operating Range 20° down to 90° up
Wing Float Range 20° down to 40° up