Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
RC3615 and RCM3615 Series 2 S/N Rotary Cutters 330-502M
12/12/18
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Wing Axle - Turnbuckle Assembly
Figure 1-13
Wing Axle Turnbuckle Set-up
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Connect turnbuckles (#5) to wing axles (#1) before lowering
wings. Otherwise, personal injury and/or damage to the
1.
Park tractor and cutter on a level surface.
2. Shut tractor down properly before dismounting. Refer
to
3. Cut metal band between the two wing axles.
4. On the right wing axle, loosen locknuts (#2) slightly to
allow rotation of the axle.
5. Remove locknut (#3) and 1 1/4" hex head bolt (#4).
6. Loosen jam nut (#6) on turnbuckle (#5) and adjust
until center of ball swivels are approximately 10 1/2"
apart. Do not tighten jam nut. Final adjustment will be
made later when leveling wing decks.
7.
Rotate right axle (#1) until turnbuckle (#5) can be
attached to the axle with existing bolt (#4) and
locknut (#3). Tighten locknut (#3) to the correct
torque.
8. Tighten locknuts (#2) until snug. Do not over tighten.
Wing axle must be able to pivot in the field.
9. Repeat steps 4-6 for the left wing axle.
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NOTE:
Wing axle locknuts (#2) are tightened for
shipping purposes. They must be loosened slightly
to allow the axle to pivot. Do not torque them tight.
Unfold Wings
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Keep everyone out of the area where the wing decks will
unfold. One of the wing decks can fall suddenly.
1.
Park tractor and cutter on a level surface.
2. Raise both wings up to release any tension on
transport lock bars (#3).
3. Shut tractor down properly before dismounting. Refer
to
4. Remove hairpin clip (#1) from both the left and right
cylinder pins (#4).
5. Rotate end of transport lock bar (#3) to the storage
lug (#2) as shown in Figure 3-3 on page 34. Secure
with hairpin clips (#1).
6. Restart tractor and lower both left and right wings
with tractor hydraulic control lever until both wings
are on the ground.
Transport Bar, Locked Position
Figure 1-14
Transport Bar, Storage Position
Figure 1-15
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