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Manufacturing, Inc.

www.greatplainsmfg.com

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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.

39815

© Copyright 2016

Printed

334-300M

9/19/16

Operator Manual

RC4015 & RCM4015

Rotary Cutters

Содержание RC4015

Страница 1: ...y 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 su...

Страница 2: ...tional 12 Hitch Assembly 13 Park Jack Assembly 13 Spring Hose Loop Assembly 13 Tractor Shutdown Procedure 13 Standard Clevis Hitch Hook up 14 Performance Hitch Hook up 15 Bar Tite Hitch Hook up 16 Hyd...

Страница 3: ...ty Label section read all instructions noted on them Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment who has not fully read and comprehended this manual and who has not been properly trained in the safe...

Страница 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...

Страница 5: ...ct 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 avai...

Страница 6: ...d 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 included in the request...

Страница 7: ...s ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY 37901 37586 37901 37586 818 552C Danger Rotating Driveline Keep Away 1 Place Top of splitter shield 3 Places Main driveline and 2 wing drivelines 818 142C Danger Rotatin...

Страница 8: ...2296 37609 37586 37901 818 540C Danger Shield Missing DO NOT Operate 3 Places Located on main and two wing drivelines 818 543C Danger Guard Missing DO NOT Operate 3 Places Located on center deck and b...

Страница 9: ...300M Table of Contents 37901 37586 37586 818 840C Danger Rollover Hazard 1 Place Located on left side of center deck 818 561C Danger Raised Wing Hazard 2 Places Located on the right and left wing deck...

Страница 10: ...e of Contents 838 588C Warning Folding Cutter Speed Warning 818 564C Danger Rotating Blade 2 Places Located on the right and left wing decks 838 094C Warning High Pressure 37588 37588 37901 37901 818...

Страница 11: ...818 229C 1 3 4 x 2 3 4 Amber Reflector Located on front side of left right wing lock bars 838 614C 2 x 9 Red Reflector Located on back side of left right wing lock bars 838 614C 2 x 9 Red Reflector Lo...

Страница 12: ...y maintenance and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from this machine Application The RC4015 and RCM4015 Series 2 Rotary Cutters are designed and built by Great Plai...

Страница 13: ...ual for your cutter An understanding of how it works will aid in the assembly and setup of your cutter It is best to go through the Pre Assembly Checklist before assembling the cutter Speed up your as...

Страница 14: ...tite hitch functions similar to the Performance hitch except it clamps directly to the drawbar The bar tite hitch is sandwiched between hardened steel plates to eliminate drawbar wear It has a bushing...

Страница 15: ...er to Figure 1 7 1 Attach park jack 9 to jack mount and secure with attached pin 8 2 If park jack is not vertical adjust jack angle according to Park Jack Angle Alignment on page 24 3 Adjust jack up o...

Страница 16: ...irpin cotter Insert hitch pin 1 through top hole in clevis 9 tractor drawbar and out through bottom hole in clevis Secure hitch pin with hairpin cotter 2 10 Lower park jack 3 until hitch weight is sup...

Страница 17: ...tor drawbar is adjusted correctly Refer to Drawbar Set up dimensions on page 11 9 Raise or lower park jack 3 to align clevis 9 with tractor drawbar Drawbar should fit between lower and upper plates of...

Страница 18: ...8 If park jack is not vertical refer to Park Jack Angle Alignment on page 24 2 Store center 3 point link in its storage hook 3 Start tractor raise 3 point arms fully up and carefully back tractor with...

Страница 19: ...p Performance Hitch Shown Figure 1 15 Refer to Figure 1 15 1 Route hydraulic hoses 7 through hose support loop 10 and attach couplers to the tractor remote outlets If tractor has a float option on one...

Страница 20: ...h wings are on the ground 1 4 3 27921 Transport Bar Storage Position Figure 1 18 Driveline Installation DANGER Do not engage tractor PTO while hooking up and unhooking driveline or while someone is st...

Страница 21: ...conventional type Pull collar and bolted couplers are used to secure the driveline to the tractor and implement gearbox respectively 1 Remove hex whiz nuts 4A carriage bolts 3 and shipping bracket 2 D...

Страница 22: ...actor Shutdown Procedure on page 13 3 Remove all stroke control spacers 2 from center hydraulic lift cylinder 1 by spreading them apart at the break line 4 Start tractor and lower cutter until front s...

Страница 23: ...tings between the Rotary Cutter and tractor hydraulic system Refer to Figure 1 23 Wing Fold Cylinder 1 Lower center deck until it is supported by stroke control spacers 6 on hydraulic cylinder 4 2 Low...

Страница 24: ...brake Refer to Figure 1 24 on page 22 4 Wait for blades to come to a complete stop and then fold wings up to transport position 5 Shut tractor engine off and remove switch key before dismounting from...

Страница 25: ...f the tractor drawbar 21 Remove connecting hitch pin or bolt as follows a For Standard Clevis Hitch See Figure 1 25 Remove hairpin cotter 2 and hitch pin 1 a For Performance Hitch See Figure 1 28 Refe...

Страница 26: ...alignment and torque value instructions Leveling Center Deck Wings These adjustments should be made with your cutter hooked to the tractor operating the unit or to a tractor having the same drawbar h...

Страница 27: ...emselves 3 Check wing tops to see if they are level with the top of the center deck If the outer edge of either wing top is higher or lower than the center deck then that wing should be leveled as fol...

Страница 28: ...ieved 8 Select required size and number of stroke control spacers 2 that will fit on the center hydraulic cylinder rod The following spacers are available Two 1 spacers One 1 1 4 spacer One 1 1 2 spac...

Страница 29: ...ne as needed Refer to Lubrication Points Page 46 Lubricate all gearboxes and replace oil plugs properly Refer to Gearbox Lubrication Page 48 Check cutter initially and periodically for loose bolts and...

Страница 30: ...termine its capabilities RC series cutters are designed for 540 rpm rear PTO RCM series cutters are designed for 1000 rpm rear PTO Tractor Cutter Inspection Make the following inspections with cutter...

Страница 31: ...ft shields must be secured in place when operating cutter to avoid injury or death from entanglement in driveline WARNING Always disengage PTO place tractor in park or set park brake shut tractor engi...

Страница 32: ...ays raise wings and set transport locks before transporting from one work site to another and before traveling on public roadways The wings can fall if not secured with transport locks causing a serio...

Страница 33: ...sure wing gauge wheels are in continuous contact with the ground at all times Select Gear Range Optimum ground speed depends on density of material being cut horsepower rating of tractor and in some c...

Страница 34: ...ily see you and pass you safely Reduce your speed when traveling over rough and hilly terrain Avoid quick or sharp steering corrections Take extra care to ensure that the mower doesn t come into conta...

Страница 35: ...ont Rubber Guards 330 494A Rear Rubber Guards Single Chain Guards 330 481A Front Single Row Chain Guards 330 493A Rear Single Row Chain Guards Double Chain Guards 330 483A Front Dual Chain Guards 330...

Страница 36: ...will drop the deck suddently and can cause serious bodily injury or death 1 Pull cable hook with cable out past the gearbox 2 Attach cable to wing deck by routing cable around the wing gearbox base a...

Страница 37: ...ional control kit is available from your local Great Plains dealer See Selector Control Valve Kit below Selector Control Valve Kit 312 316A SELECTOR CONTROL VALVE KIT Refer to Figure 4 3 This kit is f...

Страница 38: ...unting clamps 2 as shown NOTE Amber lights are located to the outside and red lights are located to the inside as shown 7 Nuts 7 must be on top Secure unit to cylinder with 3 8 16 x 4 GR5 bolts 6 and...

Страница 39: ...h connector 3A to connector 3B on lead wire harness 20 16 Route lead wire harness through spring hose loop and connect to the tractor s 7 way round pin receiver 17 Start tractor and operate lights to...

Страница 40: ...l Maintenance Information Proper servicing and adjustments are key to the long life of any implement With careful inspection and routine maintenance you can avoid costly downtime and repair The parts...

Страница 41: ...right hand wing Center Skid Shoes Refer to Figure 5 4 Replace center skid shoes as follows 1 Remove 1 2 13 hex whiz nuts 4 1 2 13 x 1 1 4 GR5 carriage bolts 3 and right hand center skid shoe 1 from t...

Страница 42: ...ut off WARNING Do not operate cutter with blades that are bent out of balance excessively worn excessively nicked or with blade bolts that are excessively worn Such blades can break loose from the cut...

Страница 43: ...vibration which can damage gearbox bearings and create structural cracks Refer to Figure 5 7 6 Carefully check cutting edges of blades in relation to blade carrier rotation to ensure correct blade pl...

Страница 44: ...NOT covered under the warranty Type A Clutch Type B Clutch 26619 Type A Clutches Clutch Run In Refer to Figure 5 9 1 Using a pencil or other marker scribe a line across the exposed edges of the clutc...

Страница 45: ...and should be replaced if thickness falls below 3 64 1 1mm If clutches have been slipped to the point of smoking the friction disks may be damaged and should be replaced Heat build up may also affect...

Страница 46: ...y each week An additional set of scribe marks can be added to check for slippage Clutch Disassembly Inspection Assembly Refer to Figure 5 13 The clutch must be disassembled into its separate friction...

Страница 47: ...to minimize oxidation 2 Check blades and blade bolts for wear and replace if necessary See Cutter Blade Maintenance on page 40 3 Inspect for loose damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace as needed...

Страница 48: ...50 hours Quantity 2 pumps Repack wheel bearings annually Adjustable Turnbuckle 4 zerks 2 per turnbuckle Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Grease Quantity As required Hitch Frame 2 zerks Type of Lubri...

Страница 49: ...Wing Deck Axle Pivot 4 zerks 2 zerks per wing axle Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease 50 Hours 50 Hours Performance Hitch Optional 2 zerks Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As r...

Страница 50: ...ivider Box Method 1 Unscrew top vented dipstick Wipe oil from dipstick and screw dipstick in without tightening Unscrew dipstick and check oil on dipstick If below bottom level mark add recommended ge...

Страница 51: ...rofile Tubes Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity Coat Generously Wing Driveline Joints Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Drivelines with external profile tube grease point 37514 3...

Страница 52: ...0 pumps IMPORTANT To extend the life of the constant velocity joint the grease zerk for the profile tubes must be lubricated every 8 hours CV Main Driveline Joints CV Constant Velocity Type of Lubrica...

Страница 53: ...h Two Holes In Driveline Shield Figure 5 15 Lubrication By Sliding Driveline Shields Back 1 Refer to Figure 5 16 With a flat bladed screwdriver or similar tool pry top of red locking tab up 2 Refer to...

Страница 54: ...ittings Wing Transport Protection Wing Transport Locks Deck Material Thickness 10 Gauge Side Skirt Thickness 1 4 Steel Skid Shoes Wing Deck AR400 1 Replaceable skid shoe per wing Center Deck AR400 2 R...

Страница 55: ...0M Table of Contents Transport Width Without Special Adjustments Transport Width With Wing Axles Disconnected At Turnbuckles 5 And Wheels Folded Back See Figure 1 16 on page 17 15 9 10 2 3 4 Add 8 for...

Страница 56: ...e tip speed Allows clean cutting of material 6 Blade overlap Eliminates skipping during turns Left wing rotates clockwise Better discharge of material Picks up tractor tracks 3 16 Round stump jumper S...

Страница 57: ...rt position Use pry bar or other tool to separate cutting blades before lowering wings Tractor has instant on PTO Engage PTO at low RPMs and then slowly increase engine speed to full PTO speed See Eng...

Страница 58: ...245 5 8 18 150 110 230 170 325 240 M18 X 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...

Страница 59: ...ations failures 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...

Страница 60: ...Great Plains Mfg 1525 E North St P O Box 5060 Salina KS 67402...

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