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Section 2: Adjustments
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RCF2084 Rotary Cutters 326-461M
Deck Leveling & Cutting Height
There are 4 primary adjustments that should be made
prior to actual field operation:
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Deck Leveling From Left to Right
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Single Tailwheel Height Adjustment
•
Dual Tailwheel Height Adjustment
Proper adjustment of each of these items will provide for
higher efficiency, improved cutting performance, and
longer blade life. Pliable tape measure, Spirit, or
carpenters level, Set of wrenches and Protective gloves
will be needed:
!
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
Always disengage power take-off, put tractor in park or set
park brake, shut tractor engine off, remove ignition key, and
wait for blades to come to a complete stop before dismounting
Deck Leveling
Figure 3-1
Deck Leveling From Left to Right
1.
Locate tractor with Rotary Cutter on a flat, level
surface.
2. Use tractor’s hydraulic 3-point control lever to lower
cutter until tailwheel(s) makes contact with ground
surface.
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Section 2:
Adjustments
Cutting Height
Figure 3-2
Set Front Blade Tip
At Cutting Height
Blade Tip
Blade Tip
Set Rear Blade Tip Slightly
Higher Than Cutting Height
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3. Place a level on the cutter deck as shown. Manually
adjust one or both lower 3-point lift arms until deck is
level from left to right. On some tractors, only one arm
can be adjusted vertically.
Deck Cutting Height
!
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
Avoid direct contact with cutter blades by wearing a pair of
gloves. Cutter blades have sharp edges and burrs that can
1.
With gloves on, carefully rotate blades and stump
jumper until blade tips are in the position shown.
2. Measure distance from cutting tip of front blade to
ground surface. This distance is the cutting height.
3. Using tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control, raise or
lower 3-point lift arms until the front blade tip is at the
desired cutting height.
4. The top center link should be loose when deck rear is
supported by the tail wheel. If not, lengthen center
link until loose. Final adjustment will be made later.
5. Measure distance from cutting tip of rear blade to
ground. This distance should be slightly higher than
the front blade but not more than 1" higher.
6. If rear blade is lower than front blade or more than 1"
higher than the front blade, then tailwheel height
must be adjusted. If needed, see “Tailwheel Height
Adjustment” instructions on page 18.
7.
Repeat steps 1 through 6 until tailwheel and 3-point
arms are adjusted to the desired cutting height.
8. Set tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control stop once the
tailwheel and 3-point arms are adjusted properly.
IMPORTANT: