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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

Read the operation manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the
subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without
exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it!

Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.

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327-147M

5/26/16

Operator Manual

RCR2596 & RCR2510

Rotary Cutters

Summary of Contents for RCR2510

Page 1: ...When you see this symbol the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your life and the lives of others depend on it Illustrations may show optional equipment not sup...

Page 2: ...Driveline Installation 13 Constant Velocity Driveline Installation 14 Pull Type Tractor Hook Up 15 3 Point Lift Type Cutter 16 Hitch Assembly 16 Driveline Installation 16 3 Point Tractor Hook Up 17 D...

Page 3: ...n wheels This could result in injury or equipment damage Look For The Safety Alert Symbol The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety pre...

Page 4: ...0 mph when weight of attached implement exceeds weight of machine towing implement but not more than double the weight IMPORTANT Do not tow a load that is more than double the weight of the machine to...

Page 5: ...correct tools and equipment When inflating tires use a clip on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and NOT in front of or over the tire assembly Use a safety cage if...

Page 6: ...uipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by Great Plains When ordering new components make sure the correct safety labels are include...

Page 7: ...ety Information RCR2596 RCR2510 Rotary Cutters 327 147M Table of Contents 5 26 16 818 543C Danger Guard Missing 818 552C Danger Rotating Driveline ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY 818 830C Safety Combo 22...

Page 8: ...rmation RCR2596 RCR2510 Rotary Cutters 327 147M Table of Contents 5 26 16 818 564C Danger Rotating Blades Keep Away 818 142C Danger Rotating Driveline Hazard Keep Away 22288 22288 22288 818 556C Dange...

Page 9: ...nts 5 26 16 818 540C Danger Guard Missing Do Not Operate 818 552C Danger Rotating Driveline Hazard Keep Away ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY 838 094C Warning High Pressure 22288 22296 22296 33016 818 681...

Page 10: ...tion and performance enhancing options Using This Manual This Operator s Manual is designed to help familiarize you with safety assembly operation adjustments troubleshooting and maintenance Read this...

Page 11: ...he service received the following actions are suggested 1 Discuss the matter with your dealership service manager making sure that person is aware of any problems you may have and has had the opportun...

Page 12: ...CR2510 Category ll or lll hitch Dealer Preparations Read and understand the operator s manual for your cutter An understanding of how it works will aid in the assembly and setup of your cutter This Ro...

Page 13: ...he Operator s Manual Remove temporary solid plugs on top of gearboxes and replace with included 3 8 vent plug See your nearest Great Plains dealer if vent plugs are missing T Gearbox Figure 1 2 Blade...

Page 14: ...s 2 Attach level rod assemblies 8 to tongue 1 using clevis pins 5 flat washers 6 and cotter pins 7 Make sure level rod adjusting nuts are threaded the same distance on both rods This will ensure a lev...

Page 15: ...Tighten set screw in bearing locking collar 3 10 Rotate gearbox shield access doors 7 closed and snap in place NOTE Make sure locking collar on bearing 3 is facing rearward toward the cutter gearbox R...

Page 16: ...with lock washers 9 and nuts 10 5 Tighten nut 10 to 45 50 ft lbs of torque 6 Push pull on driveline yoke to be sure it is securely fastened to the gearbox shaft 7 Rotate gearbox shield access doors 7...

Page 17: ...d to the tractor drawbar 5 Insert 1 flat washers 5 above and below tractor drawbar 6 Insert 1 8 x 4 1 2 GR5 hex bolt 3 through top of clevis 6 1 washer 5 tractor drawbar remaining 1 washer 5 and throu...

Page 18: ...lock nuts 14 NOTE Do not tighten hardware until assembly of hitch and driveline is complete Refer to Torque Values Chart on page 45 6 Install remaining clevis pin 20 flat washer 18 and cotter pin 19...

Page 19: ...you tractor s manual for adjusting instructions 3 Point Lift Type Cutter Tractor Hook Up Figure 1 10 22293 37298 3 Point Tractor Hook Up Refer to Figure 1 10 DANGER A Crushing Hazard exists when hooki...

Page 20: ...ox shaft must be aligned and level with each other when hooking up the driveline to the tractor 6 If driveline yoke locks in place skip to Check Driveline Interference on page 19 7 Continue with Check...

Page 21: ...to keep driveline from exceeding 25o up Maximum PTO Driveline Movement During Operation Figure 1 12 22311 IMPORTANT Avoid premature driveline breakdown A driveline that is operating must not exceed an...

Page 22: ...ade rotation if someone is within several hundred feet Front Chain Guards RCR2596 Refer to Figure 2 1 Install each front chain shield 1 with 1 2 13 x 2 3 4 long carriage bolts 2 and flange nuts 3 as s...

Page 23: ...top blade rotation if someone is within several hundred feet Front Rubber Guards RCR2596 Refer to Figure 2 4 Install front rubber shields 1 with 1 2 13 x 2 3 4 long carriage bolts 2 and flange nuts 3...

Page 24: ...tter is slightly lower than the back Lengthening leveling rods with adjusting nuts 2 lowers the front of the cutter 5 If cutter deck is not slightly lower at the front than at the back then loosen jam...

Page 25: ...to right Some tractors have only a single adjusting lift arm 22315 Deck Leveling From Front to Rear Refer to Figure 3 4 CAUTION Avoid direct contact with cutter blades by wearing a pair of gloves Cutt...

Page 26: ...de More than 1 higher off the ground than the front blade Adjust tailwheel if cutting height is too high or too low 1 Use tractor s 3 point hydraulic control to lift cutter so that the tailwheel clear...

Page 27: ...essure Fluids Hazard Page 3 Read and follow all lubrication instructions Refer to Lubrication Points Page 37 Make sure all gearboxes are properly lubricated Refer to Gearbox lubrication Page 38 Check...

Page 28: ...TO speed See Specifications Capacities for rated PTO speed CAUTION Buildup of debris around moving parts and gearboxes is a fire hazard Keep rotating parts and gearboxes free from debris to avoid seri...

Page 29: ...Reduce tractor ground speed when turning and leave enough clearance so cutter does not contact obstacles such as buildings trees or fences 3 Limit transport speed to 20 mph Transport only with a tract...

Page 30: ...tructions on page 30 IMPORTANT Do not back pull type cutter into solid objects The joint where the tongue is pinned to the deck will pivot upward causing the front edge of the deck to press against th...

Page 31: ...int hitch from tractor and drive tractor forward several feet 6 Reinstall hitch pins linchpins and hair pin cotters in cutter hitch for safe keeping IMPORTANT Always cross steep ditches and banks at a...

Page 32: ...rass should be cut twice to detect potential hazards In the event you do strike an object stop the tractor and cutter immediately to inspect the cutter and make any necessary repairs before resuming o...

Page 33: ...of debris around moving parts and gearboxes is a fire hazard Keep rotating parts and gearboxes free from debris to avoid serious injury and property damage Improper oil level can cause bearing failure...

Page 34: ...ened at the same angle as the original cutting edge and must be replaced or re ground at the same time to maintain proper balance The following precautions should be taken when sharpening blades a Do...

Page 35: ...ave accumulated on friction surfaces To prevent driveline and gear box damage repeat run in instructions at beginning of each season and when moisture and or condensation seizes inner friction plates...

Page 36: ...nd plates and intermediate plates as shown Place springs 2 over the bolts and secure with nuts 1 Refer to Figure 5 6 Progressively tighten each spring retainer bolt until correct spring height A is re...

Page 37: ...Flex Couplers Refer to Figure 5 9 Replace four rubber discs 4 Great Plains Part No 19 075 as follows If additional repair parts are required refer to Great Plains Parts Manual 327 088P 1 Attach rubbe...

Page 38: ...ated or if hydraulic lines burst Either situation can drop the cutter instantly even when power to the hydraulics is shut off 1 Clean off any dirt and grease that may have accumulated on the cutter an...

Page 39: ...eel hub is equipped with a relief hole located directly opposite the grease fitting The relief hole releases pressure from inside the hub casting when it is greased The hub should be greased until gre...

Page 40: ...on dipstick or begins to flow out side plug hole in gearbox NOTE Do not overfill Cutter should be level when checking oil Oil expands when hot therefore always check oil level when cold Do Not Overfi...

Page 41: ...ner tube of the driveline with a light film of grease and then reassemble Driveline U Joints Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity 6 pumps 13755 14618 8 Hours 20 Hours Driveline Profiles With Grease Zer...

Page 42: ...PTO Speed Gearbox Rating H P Center 100 HP Outboard 60 HP Gearbox Speed up beveled gears 540 rpm PTO Driven Gearbox Cast Iron Housing Beveled Gears Gearbox Lubrication 80 90W EP Gearbox Oil Capacity E...

Page 43: ...Section 6 Specifications Capacities RCR2596 RCR2510 Rotary Cutters 327 147M Table of Contents 5 26 16 3 Point Type RCR25 Series 26815 RCR2596 99 3 4 RCR2510 123 1 2 38 1 2 RCR2596 102 RCR2510 108 10 3...

Page 44: ...ction 6 Specifications Capacities RCR2596 RCR2510 Rotary Cutters 327 147M Table of Contents 5 26 16 Pull Type RCR25 Series 26816 RCR2596 99 3 4 RCR2510 123 1 2 RCR2596 144 1 4 RCR2510 153 1 2 13 1 4 3...

Page 45: ...ly welded 10 Gauge deck Fully welded deck adds rigidity 3 16 Sidewall thickness Protects sidewalls from thrown objects Obstacle free underside Underside of deck is free of reinforcement members which...

Page 46: ...cutting height Contacting ground frequently Raise cutting height Blades breaking Hitting solid objects Avoid hitting solid objects Blades hitting each other Blade carriers need to be timed Blades com...

Page 47: ...2 5 195 145 310 230 405 300 3 4 10 235 170 360 265 510 375 M18 X 1 5 220 165 350 260 485 355 3 4 16 260 190 405 295 570 420 M20 X 2 5 280 205 440 325 610 450 7 8 9 225 165 585 430 820 605 M20 X 1 5 3...

Page 48: ...46 Section 9 Torque Tire Inflation Charts RCR2596 RCR2510 Rotary Cutters 327 147M Table of Contents 5 26 16...

Page 49: ...s caused by lack of normal maintenance as outlined in the operator s manual repairs made by non authorized personnel items replaced or repaired due to normal wear such as wear items and ground engagin...

Page 50: ...Great Plains Mfg 1525 E North St P O Box 5060 Salina KS 67402...

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