Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M
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11/8/18
Section 1:
Assembly & Set-Up
Tractor Requirements
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Do not use a tractor that is too small or too large. Small
tractors can be pushed around and flipped over. Large
tractors can damage the attached implement.
•
Lightweight tractors with rear attached implements may
Tractor horsepower and weight must be capable of
controlling the cutter under all operating conditions.
Tractors outside the horsepower range must not be used.
Horsepower rating (RCF3096)
Three-Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-110 hp
Semi-Mount & Pull-Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-110 hp
Horsepower rating (RCF3010 & RCFM3010)
Three-Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-110 hp
Semi-Mount & Pull-Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-110 hp
3-Point hitch category
RCF3096. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cat. l or ll
RCF3010 & RCFM3010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cat. ll or lll
Power take-off Speed
RCF3096 and RCF3010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 rpm
RCFM3010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1000 rpm
Power take-off shaft type:
RCF3096 and RCF3010 . . . . . . . . . 1 3/8"-6 Spline
RCFM3010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3/8"-21 Spline
Pull-Type Hitch
Distances between center of drawbar hitch pin hole to
end of tractor power take-off shaft (“A” dimension) and
from top of drawbar hitch to center of power take-off shaft
(“B” dimension) must be maintained for Pull-type hitches.
“A” = 14" for 540 rpm
“A” = 16" for 1000 rpm
“B” = 8" for 540 and 1000 rpm
Power Take-Off to Drawbar Distance
Figure 1-1
IMPORTANT:
Power take-off damage may occur if
distances “A” and “B” are not maintained.
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Power Take-Off Shaft
Drawbar
Ground Level
A
B
C
3-Point Hitch
The lower 3-point arms must be stabilized to prevent
side-to-side movement. Most tractors have sway blocks
or adjustable chains for this purpose. Category of hitch is
dependent upon the model of cutter being used.
Dealer Preparations
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
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.
It is best to go through the
Assembly Checklist
before
assembling the cutter. Speed up your assembly task and
make the job safer by having all the needed parts and
equipment readily at hand.
Assembly Checklist
Check
Reference
Location of fasteners and pins.
NOTE:
All hardware from the factory has
been installed in the location where it will
be used. If a part is temporarily removed
for assembly reasons, remember where
it goes. Keep parts separated.
Operator’s
And Parts
Manuals
Be sure parts get used in the correct
location. By double checking while you
assemble, you will lessen the chance of
using a bolt incorrectly that may be
needed later.
Operator’s
Manual
All grease fittings are in place and
lubricated.
Section 4
Page 61
Safety labels are correctly located and
legible. Replace if damaged.
Inflate tires to specified PSI air pressure.
Tighten wheel bolts to specified torque.
Section 9
Page 70
Red and amber reflectors are correctly
located and visible when the cutter is in
the transport position.
Have a minimum of 2 people at hand
while assembling the cutter.
Operator’s
Manual
Have a fork lift or loader along with
chains and safety stands that are sized
for the job ready for the assembly task.
Operator’s
Manual
IMPORTANT: