Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
RC(M)3712 & RCG(M)3712 Rotary Cutters 334-203M
11/6/18
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Driveline Hook-up to Tractor
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Do not engage power take-off while hooking-up or
unhooking the driveline, or while someone is standing near
the driveline. A person’s body and/or clothing can become
•
Tractor power take-off shaft shield, driveline shields, and
gearbox shaft shields must be installed and in good working
condition to avoid driveline entanglement and projectiles
•
Do not use a power take-off adapter with a quick hitch. The
adapter will increase strain on the tractor’s power take-off
shaft causing possible damage to shaft and driveline. It will
also defeat the purpose of the tractor’s power take-off
•
Make certain driveline yokes are securely fastened at each
end. A loose yoke can work free allowing the driveline to
rotate uncontrollably causing implement damage and
bodily injury or death to anyone nearby.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death: Always shut tractor down
using “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” provided in this manual
CAUTION
!
To avoid minor or moderate injury: Some tractors are
equipped with two power take-off speeds. Be certain your
tractor’s power take-off is set at the implement’s rated power
take-off speed or equipment breakage may result. RC models
are rated for 540 rpm and RCM models are rated for 1000
1.
If needed, collapse driveline (#5) by pushing tractor
end of driveline against splitter gearbox.
2. Pull back on yoke locking collar (#6) and slide yoke
onto tractor power take-off shaft.
3. Release locking collar (#6) and continue to push
outer yoke onto tractor power take-off shaft until
locking collar snaps in place.
4. Both yoke ends of driveline (#5) should be moved
back and forth to ensure they are secured. Reattach
yoke end if it is loose.
5. Rotate driveline hanger (#1) down.
6. If park jack (#7) is attached to the hitch, it should be
removed and stored on the left-hand wing. For
detailed instructions, see steps 11-12 on page 14.
IMPORTANT:
Always rotate driveline hanger down
after hook-up to prevent driveline damage.
Driveline Hook-up
Figure 1-20
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