Section 2: Adjustments
RC(M)3715 & RCG(M)3715 Rotary Cutters 334-114M
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Level Cutter Decks
These adjustments should be made with your cutter
hooked to the tractor that will be operating the unit or to a
tractor having the same drawbar height.
Level Center Deck
Refer to Figure 2-2 & Figure 2-3
1. With cutter attached to a tractor, disengage power
take-off, and park on a level, hard surface. Place
tractor gear selector in park or set park brake.
2. Using hydraulic lift, adjust center deck height so that
front skids (#2) are 2 to 3 inches above ground.
3. Wait for blades to come to a complete stop and then
fold wings up to transport position.
4. Shut tractor engine off and remove switch key before
dismounting from tractor.
5. Lock wings in the up position with the transport pins.
See
on page 34 for instructions.
6. On both sides of the center deck are continuous
hinges (#1). Measure distance from bottom of hinges
to ground at the front and back. They should be equal
distance off the ground at the back and 1" closer to
the ground at the front than they are at the back.
If continuous hinges are too high at the front:
a. Loosen jam nuts (#5) several turns.
b. Unscrew adjusting nuts (#3) an equal amount to
lower front of cutter until both hinges are 1" lower
in the front than in the back.
If continuous hinges are too low at the front:
a. Loosen jam nuts (#5).
7. Tighten adjusting nuts (#3) an equal amount to raise
front of cutter until both hinges are 1" lower in the
front than in the back.
8. Be sure left and right leveling rods have equal
amounts of tension and then re-tighten jam nuts (#5)
against lock washers (#4) and adjusting nuts (#3).
Front Skid Position (Chain Guards Removed For Clarity)
Figure 2-2
IMPORTANT:
See
. Loosening adjusting
nuts (#3) will lengthen leveling rods and lower front
of cutter. Tightening adjusting nuts (#3) will shorten
leveling rods and raise front of cutter.
NOTE:
1" measurement can be lowered or raised
depending on cutting conditions.
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Center Deck Leveling Rods (Lights Removed For Clarity)
Figure 2-3
Level Wing Decks
Refer to Figure 2-4:
Each wing section will need adjusting if wing top is not
level with center deck top when wings are unfolded.
1. Start tractor and lower wings down. Refer to
on page 36 for instructions on how to lower
wings.
2. Pull cutter straight forward six to ten feet to allow
outer wing wheels to properly align themselves.
3. Check wing tops with a level to see if they are level
with the top of the center deck. If the outer edge of
either wing top is higher or lower than the center
deck, then that wing should be leveled as follows:
a.
If outer wing edge is higher
than the center
deck, loosen jam nut (#7) & tighten turnbuckle
(#8) to shorten it until lower outer wing edge is
level with center deck. Tighten jam nut (#7) to the
correct torque when level.
b.
If outer wing edge is lower
than the center deck,
loosen jam nut (#7) and loosen turnbuckle (#8) to
lengthen it until outer wing edge is level with the
center deck. Tighten jam nut (#7) to the correct
torque when level.
Wing Turnbuckle
Figure 2-4
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Stroke Control
Spacers
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