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ERC Square Back Rotary Cutter

 

Warranty

 

 

LIMITED WARRANTY

 

Belco Resources Equipment warrants to the original purchaser of any new piece of machinery from Belco Re-
sources Equipment, purchased from an authorized Belco Resources Equipment dealer, that the equipment be 
free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year for non

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commercial, state, and mu-

nicipalities

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use, ninety (90) days for commercial use from date of retail sale.  Warranty for rental purposes is 

thirty (30) days. The obligation of Belco Resources Equipment to the purchaser under this warranty is limited 
to the repair or replacement of defective parts.

 

Replacement or repair parts installed in the equipment covered by this limited warranty are warranted for nine-
ty (90) days from the date of purchase of such part or to the expiration of the applicable new equipment war-
ranty period, whichever occurs later. Warranted parts shall be provided at no cost to the user at an authorized 
Belco Resources Equipment dealer during regular working hours. Belco Resources Equipment reserves the 
right to inspect any equipment or parts, which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship.

 

 

This limited warranty does not apply to and excludes wear items such as shear pins, tires, tubes knives, blades 
or other wear items. Oil or grease is not covered by this warranty.

 

 

 

All obligations of Belco Resources Equipment under this limited warranty shall be terminated if:

 

 

Proper service is not performed on the machine. 

 

 

The machine is modified or altered in any way.

 

 

The machine is being used or has been used for purposes other than those for which the machine was 

 

intended.

 

 

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES & CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

 

Belco Resources Equipment obligation under this limited warranty, to the extent allowed by law, is in lieu of 
all warranties, implied or expressed, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particu-
lar purpose and any liability for incidental and consequential damages with respect to the sale or use of the 
items warranted. Such incidental and consequential damages shall include but not be limited to: transportation 
charges other than normal freight charges; cost of installation other than cost approved by Belco Resources 
Equipment; duty; taxes; charges for normal service or adjustment; loss of crops or any other loss of income; 
rental of substitute equipment, expenses due to loss, damage, detention or delay in the delivery.

 

 

REGISTRATION

 

 The online Warranty Registration must be completed in order to qualify for coverage on this Limited Warran-
ty. Visit br

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equipment.com, click on 

Warranty Registration

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and completely fill out the form to register the 

new piece of equipment. 

 

Summary of Contents for ERC Series

Page 1: ...Rev 04 22 Square Back Rotary Cutter ERC Series Operator s Manual ...

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Page 3: ...ing dealer The equipment you have purchased has been carefully engineered and manufactured to provide dependable and satisfactory use Like all mechanical products it will require cleaning and upkeep Lubricate the unit as specified Observe all safety information in this manual and safety decals on the equipment For service your authorized Tar River dealer has trained mechanics genuine Tar River ser...

Page 4: ...ignal Words 6 General Safety Guidelines 7 Safety Decal Care 7 Before Operation 8 During Operation 9 Highway And Transport Operations 10 Assembly 12 Attaching to tractor 13 Adjustments 14 15 Maintenance Service 16 18 Torque Specifications 21 Parts Breakdown 21 29 Warranty 37 Table of Contents ...

Page 5: ... the rest of the ma chine is 1 year A shear pin or slip clutch PTO is available for the ERC The rotary cutter has a capacity of 1 1 2 a pan type stump jumper and available in working widths of 4 5 and 6 Technical Specifications ERC 4 ERC 5 ERC 6 Weight 411 lbs 499 lbs 734 lbs Req HP Minimum 20 HP Minimum 25 HP Minimum 35 HP Working width 48 60 72 Cat hitch 1 1 1 PTO Protection Shear Pin Shear Pin ...

Page 6: ... instructions involving you personal safety and the safety of others Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or death This symbol means Attention Become alert Your safety is involved Note the use of the signal words DANGER WARNING and CAUTION with the safety messages The appropriate signal word for each has been selected using the following guidelines DANGER Indicates an imminent...

Page 7: ...nnually This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation The operator should be a responsible adult familiar with farm machinery and trained in this equipment s operations Do not allow persons to operate or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of the safety precautions and of how it works To prevent injury ...

Page 8: ...tructions included with this manual Be sure that there are no tools lying on or in the equipment Do not use the unit until you are sure that the area is clear especially of children and animals Don t hurry the learning process or take the unit for granted Ease into it and become familiar with your new equipment Practice operation of your equipment and its attachments Completely familiarize yoursel...

Page 9: ...look around to make sure that it is safe to start the engine of the towing vehicle or move the unit This is particularly important with higher noise levels and quiet cabs as you may not hear people shouting NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED Do not carry passengers anywhere on or in the tractor or equipment except as required for operation Keep hands and clothing clear of moving parts Do not clean lubricate or...

Page 10: ...om your dealer The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most localities However some localities prohibit their use Local laws should be checked for all highway and marking requirements When driving the tractor and equipment on the road or highway under 40 kph 20 mph at night or during the day use the amber warning lights and a slow moving vehicle SMV identification emblem Plan your route ...

Page 11: ...unit length when making turns Operate the towing vehicle from the operator s seat only Never stand alongside of unit with engine running or attempt to start engine and or operate machine while standing alongside of unit Never leave running equipment attachments unattended As a precaution always recheck the hardware on equipment following every 100 hours of operation Cor rect all problems Follow th...

Page 12: ...rm flat washer lock washer and nut 5 Attach a Support Bar to Front Hitch Mounts with M16x45 Bolt flat washer lock washer and nut Attach the other end of the Support Bar to the lift arm with Hitch Pin lock washer and nut Repeat for other side 6 Attach the Rear brace and Tail Wheel Arm to the cutter frame with M16x45 bolts flat washers lock wash ers and nuts 7 Tighten all hardware according to the p...

Page 13: ...remove excess sway Adjust lower links and top link so that the ERC Rotary Cutter is level 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 o...

Page 14: ...stationary part of the tractor Leave some slack in the chain to accommodate move ment Shortening a PTO driveline 1 With the machine attached to the tractor s 3 point hitch and the PTO shaft not installed separate the PTO shaft Attach the machine end to the machine and the other end to the tractor PTO input shaft 2 Raise the machine by using the tractor s hydraulic 3 point hitch to its maximum lift...

Page 15: ...tary cutter for transport make sure the PTO does not strike the tractor or the rotary cutter Always transport the rotary cutter at a safe speed Obey federal state and local laws when on public highways Adjustments Tractor Top Link U bracket is rigid Ground Level Tractor Top Link U bracket in float Ground Level Transport Position Float Position Fig 4A Adjusting the Tractor Top Link Float Position F...

Page 16: ...ion Adjusting the cutting height too low can cause damage to blades and or the rotary cutter If blades continuously striking the ground raise the height of the cutter Adjustments Warning Before making adjustments to the ERC Rotary Cutter Shut off the tractor engine remove tractor key set parking brake and block tractor wheels Make sure the blades are not moving before making adjustments Keep hands...

Page 17: ...e factory replacement parts must be used to restore your equipment to original specifications The manufacturer will not claim responsibility for use of unapproved parts and or accessories and other damages as a result of their use liability for injury or warranty Check all the tightness of all hardware on the rotary cutter on a regular basis Check condition of blades and stump jumper Check the gea...

Page 18: ...ration Replace bolts if damaged or worn 5 Install new OEM blades OEM bolts and torque to proper torque specifications Make sure the blades swing freely to prevent damage to the rotary cutter 6 It is important that the blade s cutting edge faces the direction of rotation Note that the rotary cutter blades rotate in a clockwise direction as viewed from underneath the cutter 7 Replace the access cap ...

Page 19: ...the tail wheel hub Fig 5A Check the gear box oil by observing the site glass on the LH side of the gearbox Add SAE 90W gear oil as needed Fig 5A Grease the PTO shaft and apply a light layer of grease on the inner tube Fig 5B Grease Oil Fig 5A Fig 5B Grease Grease Coat PTO inner tube with a thin layer of grease ...

Page 20: ... value or tightening procedure is listed for a specific application Fasteners must always be replaced with the same grade as specified in the manual Always use the proper tool for tightening hardware SAE for SAE hardware and Metric for Metric hardware Make sure that fastener threads are clean and that you properly start thread engagement Torque Specifications ...

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Page 25: ...in rod 4 ft 1 ERC030 Front chain rod 5 ft 1 ERC030 Front chain rod 6 ft 1 10 ERC030 Rear chain rod 4 ft 1 ERC030 Rear chain rod 5 ft 1 ERC030 Rear chain rod 6 ft 1 11 BM061025 Bolt HH M06 1 0x25 4 12 LNM0610 Nut self locking M06 1 0 4 13 MH2000 Manual holder 1 14 ERC030051 Bolt cap 1 15 ERC030424 Rotary cutter blade 4 ft 2 ERC030524 Rotary cutter blade 5 ft 2 ERC030624 Rotary cutter blade 6 ft 2 1...

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Page 27: ...b 1 34 CBM1217530 Bolt carriage M12 1 75x30 4 35 FW12 Washer flat M12 4 36 LNM12175 Nut self locking M12 1 75 4 37 ERC030017 Tail wheel Ø390x95 1 38 ERC670014 Wheel fork 1 39 LNM2430 Nut self locking M24 3 0 1 40 ERC030419 Tail wheel arm 4 ft 1 ERC030519 Tail wheel arm 5 ft 1 ERC030619 Tail wheel arm 6 ft 1 41 LYNPN08 Lynch pin M08 3 42 ERC030031 Lower hitch pin 2 43 ERC670018 Height adjustment ba...

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Page 29: ...Qty 54 ERC030434 Support bar 4 ft 2 ERC030534 Support bar 5 ft 2 ERC030634 Support bar 6 ft 2 55 ERC030012 U bracket 1 56 ERC030427 Front A frame brace 4 ft 2 ERC030527 Front A frame brace 5 ft 2 ERC030627 Front A frame brace 6 ft 2 ERC Rotary Cutter Frame ...

Page 30: ...d with gearboxes having a splined input shaft Fig B Before ordering parts identify your machine s gearbox by examining the shaft whether it is has smooth input shaft or splined input shaft Fig A Fig B Gearbox with smooth shaft Replace the shear bolt with PN BM1217585 Class 8 8 or BS1 2 13x3SB Grade 5 Gearbox with splined shaft A shear bolt is not required on the gearbox but is for the PTO Replace ...

Page 31: ...0 6 DP1074F 40 Complete Female End PTO Shielding tractor end 7 DP1074M 40 Complete Male End PTO Shielding implement end 8 DP1098 40 Slip clutch complete series 40 180 mm 1 9 BM1217565 Bolt HH M12 1 75x65 8 8 2 10 LNM12175 Nut lock M12 1 75 2 11 FW12 Washer flat M12 2 12 LNM1015 Nut lock M10 1 50 8 13 FW10 Washer flat M10 8 14 1215012 30 Spring slip clutch 8 15 BM1015100 Bolt HH 10 1 50x100 8 8 8 1...

Page 32: ...es 40 3 DP1079 40 Female Yoke and Tube tractor end Series 40 4 5SB3007 Safety chain 2 5 DP1078 40 Male Yoke and Tube implement end Series 40 6 DP1074F 40 Complete Female End PTO Shielding tractor end 7 DP1074M 40 Complete Male End PTO Shielding implement end 8 DP1077 40 Yoke shear pin 1 DP1081 Shear pin 1 ERC031628SP PTO Splined input shaft w Shear Pin 42 1 ...

Page 33: ...ctor end Series 40 4 5SB3007 Safety chain 2 5 Male Yoke and Tube implement end Series 40 6 DP1074F 40 Complete Female End PTO Shielding tractor end 7 DP1074M 40 Complete Male End PTO Shielding implement end 8 DP1077 40 Yoke shear pin 1 DP1081 Shear pin 1 1471200 Complete PTO Shear pin 1 ERC030628SP PTO w Smooth input shaft w Shear Pin 42 1 NOTE This PTO is for Gearboxes with a smooth input shaft o...

Page 34: ...shear pins tires tubes knives blades or other wear items Oil or grease is not covered by this warranty All obligations of Belco Resources Equipment under this limited warranty shall be terminated if Proper service is not performed on the machine The machine is modified or altered in any way The machine is being used or has been used for purposes other than those for which the machine was intended ...

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Page 36: ...36 ERC Square Back Rotary Cutter 401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount NC 27804 www tarrivermfg com Tel 252 822 7140 Fax 252 787 5855 Sales tarrivermfg com ...

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