Section 3: Operating Instructions
RC(M)3715 & RCG(M)3715 Rotary Cutters 334-114M
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Transport Pins
Cutter wings will need to be raised before transporting on a
roadway, through narrow gate openings and when
servicing the deck underside.
1. Disengage power take-off and wait for cutter blades
to come to a complete stop before raising wings.
2. Rotate cutter wings fully up with hydraulics.
3. Without relieving hydraulics, shut tractor off. See
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Do not walk, stand, or allow anyone else in the area where a
raised wing will fall unless the wing is securely locked in the
raised position with its transport lock.
4.
See Figure 3-3:
Remove hairpin cotter (#1) from
transport pin (#2) and remove the transport pin (#2)
from storage holes (#3).
5.
See Figure 3-4:
Insert transport pin (#2) through
lock hole (#3) and secure it with hairpin cotter (#1).
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other wing. Your cutter is
now ready for transporting.
Transporting
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Always 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
•
Always travel with cutter at a safe transport height. be sure
that it is high enough to clear ground obstacles but not too
high that the cutter is unstable on side hills or tight turns.
•
Select a safe ground speed when transporting. Never travel
at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering
and stopping, and never exceed 20 mph (32.2 km/h) with
attached equipment. Rough terrain requires a slower speed.
•
Watch while making tight turns to ensure that the rear
tractor tires and lower 3-point arms do not make contact
with cutter hitch, driveline or deck. Keep lower 3-point
arms raised at all times when hitched to a pull-type cutter.
IMPORTANT:
Always disengage tractor’s power
take-off and wait for blades to come to a complete
stop before raising the wings to transport position.
Wing drivelines, wing gearboxes, and splitter
gearbox can be damaged if driveline is turning.
NOTE:
The wings are controlled with two hydraulic
lift cylinders. Be certain that the wing hydraulics are
attached to the tractor and the hydraulic hoses are
full of oil before proceeding.
•
When traveling on public roads, use LED lights, slow
moving vehicle sign, clean reflectors, and other adequate
devices to warn operators in other vehicles of your
presence. If implement blocks visibility of slow moving
vehicle sign, relocate sign so it is visible from the back at all
times. Always comply with all federal, state, and local laws.
1. Select a safe ground speed when transporting from
one area to another. Maximum transport speed for
the Rotary Cutter is 20 mph.
DO NOT EXCEED
.
2. Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when turning
and leave enough clearance so the cutter does not
contact obstacles such as buildings, trees, or fences.
3. Always raise wings and set transport pins before
traveling on public roadways.
4. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way
that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.
5. Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over rough
or hilly terrain.
Transport Pin, Storage Position
Figure 3-3
Transport Pin, Locked Position
Figure 3-4
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