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Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up
8/15/12
RCR3596, RCRM3596, RCR3510 & RCRM3510 Rotary Cutters 312-517M
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Semi-Mount Hook-Up
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DANGER
A Crushing Hazard exists when hooking-up equipment to a
tractor. Do not allow anyone to stand between tractor and
implement while backing-up to implement. Do not operate
hydraulic 3-Point lift controls while someone is directly
behind tractor or near implement.
!
WARNING
Always disengage PTO, engage parking brake, shut off
tractor, remove ignition key, and wait for all moving parts to
come to a complete stop before dismounting from tractor.
Refer to Figure 1-9:
1.
Locate the cutter on a flat level surface.
2.
Determine the hitch category of the tractor that will
be used:
a. Category I tractors will have a lower hitch link
hole diameter of 7/8". The top link hole diameter
(cutter end) will be 3/4".
b. Category II tractors will have a lower hitch link
hole diameter of 1 1/8". The top link hole diameter
(cutter end) will be 1".
c. Category III tractors will have a lower hitch link
hole diameter of 1 7/16". The top link hole
diameter (cutter end) will be 1 5/16".
3.
Remove hitch pins (#1) from the deck. Position the
tractor lower lift arms (#2) and re-insert the hitch pins
(#1) and secure with the linch pins (#3). The lower lift
arms of a Category 2 tractor will be positioned to the
outside of the cutters lower hitch lugs on RCR3596 &
RCRM3596.
4.
Driveline hook-up instructions are the same for
semi-mount as they are for 3-point. See “Driveline
Installation” on page 17 for complete instructions.
Semi-Mount Tractor Hook-Up
Figure 1-9
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