Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
RC3615 and RCM3615 Series 2 S/N Rotary Cutters 330-502M
12/12/18
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Hitch Assembly
1.
Attach center deck lift cylinder hose to a tractor. See
Hydraulic Hook-up on page 18 for instructions.
2. Raise cutter up with tractor control lever and remove
shipping bracket from center deck cylinder rod.
3. After removal of shipping bracket, lower center deck
down until it is resting on its skid shoes.
4. Hitch (#1) is shipped hinged up and bolted in place.
Remove and discard 1/2" hex whiz nuts (#4) and
1/2" bolts (#3).
5. Rotate hitch down into pulling position as shown and
install left and right leveling rods (#1) to hitch
frame (#2) with 3/4" x 1 1/2" clevis pins (#6), 3/4" flat
washers (#5), and 1/8" x 1 1/4" cotter pins (#7).
6. Bend legs of cotter pins to keep pins from falling out.
7.
Leveling rod adjustment will be made after cutter is
attached to the tractor.
Park Jack Assembly
1.
Attach park jack (#9) to jack mount and secure with
attached pin (#8).
2. If park jack is not vertical, adjust jack angle according
to
3. Adjust jack up or down until clevis hitch (#1) is at
drawbar height.
Spring Hose Loop Assembly
1.
Attach spring hose loop (#10) to A-frame hitch (#2)
with 3/8"-16 x 1" GR5 bolt (#11), flat washer (#12),
and hex flange locknut (#13).
2. Rotate spring hose loop (#10) to face forward as
shown and tighten hex flange locknut (#13) to the
correct torque.
NOTE:
The center deck lift cylinder will need to be
attached to a tractor before the hitch on the cutter
can be rotated down for assembly.
Hitch and Jack Assembly
Figure 1-7
Tractor Shutdown Procedure
The following are basic tractor shutdown procedures.
Follow these procedures and any additional shutdown
procedures provided in your tractor Operator’s Manual
before leaving the operator’s seat.
1.
Reduce engine speed and disengage power take-off
if engaged.
2. Park tractor and implement on level, solid ground.
3. Lower implement to ground or onto non-concrete
support blocks.
4. Put tractor in park or set park brake, turn off engine,
and remove switch key to prevent unauthorized
starting.
5. Relieve all hydraulic pressure to auxiliary hydraulic
lines.
6. Wait for all components to come to a complete stop
before leaving the operator’s seat.
7.
Use steps, grab-handles and anti-slip surfaces when
stepping on and off the tractor.
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