Tar River ERC Series, Operator'S Manual

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ERC Square Back Rotary Cutter
Attaching the ERC Rotary Cutter (Fig. 3)
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Back up the tractor to the ERC Rotary Cutter, while lining up the lower tractor links to the ERC Rotary
Cutter lower pins.
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Stop the engine, set the brake and remove the key from the tractor and block the tractor tires.
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Secure the lower tractor arms to the ERC Rotary Cutter lower pins with lynch pins.
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Attach the tractor top link to the ERC Rotary Cutter with the top link pin and r - clip.
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Adjust the tractor sway bars/chains to center the rotary cutter and remove excess sway.
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Adjust lower links and top link so that the ERC Rotary Cutter is level.
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Operate the tractor hydraulic controls very slowly up and down. There should be no contact between the
ERC Rotary Cutter or any part of the tractor. Failure to check clearance can result in damage to the ERC
Rotary Cutter , tractor (especially the tires) and possible injury to the operator. Maintain no less than
6” of
clearance between the ERC Rotary Cutter, tractor and tractor tires throughout the complete range of
motion.
Attaching to Tractor
Fig. 3
Warning: When attaching the ERC Rotary Cutter, Never allow anyone to
stand between the ERC Rotary Cutter and the tractor. Serious injury or death
can occur!
Tractor Lower Arms
Tractor Top Link