Schulte FX-742, Operator'S Manual

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INTRODUCTION
FX-742 07/16 Introduction Section 2-3
© 2016 Alamo Group Inc.
INTRODUCTION
The FX-742 heavy duty rotary Cutter is designed primarily for weeds, grass, and brush
to 2” diameter and consists of a center unit with two variable position wings together
having a cutting width of 42 feet (12.8 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 42 ft. (12.8 m)
Blade Tip Speed
Transport Width 118 in. (3 m) 1000 RPM 16300 ft./min. (4970 m/min.)
Overall Width 42.9 ft. (13.1 m
Overall Length 24.25 ft. (7.4 m)
Gearbox
Cutting Height 2-16 in (51-406 mm) T-Box Rating 180 HP (134 kW)
HP Required (min.) 250 HP (186 kW) Downbox Rating 210 HP (157 kW)
Transport Height 165 in (4.2 m) Divider Box Rating 350 HP (261 kW)
Cutting Capacity (max) 2 in (51 mm) Limited Warranty 3 Year
Weight 18000 lbs (8165 kg)
Hitch Weight 6500 lbs (2950 kg)
Driveline Size
Blade Overlap 6.5 in (165 mm) Cutter CAT 5
Deck Thickness 10 ga (3.4 mm) 540 RPM Input Shaft CAT 6
Skirt Thickness 0.25 in (6.4 mm) 1000 RPM Input Shaft CAT 5
Inside Wing Operating Range 11³ down to 13³ up Limited Warranty 1 Year
Outside Wing Operating Range 8³ down to 10³ up