Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
RC(M)4715 & RCG(M)4715 Rotary Cutters 334-113M
6/3/20
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Unhook Rotary Cutter
DANGER
!
To prevent 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.
WARNING
!
To prevent serious injury or death:
Stay clear from underneath the cutter and directly behind
transport tires. The cutter could fall suddenly causing the
decks to lower and tires to roll back.
Refer to Figure 1-31:
on page 53 when storing
the cutter for long periods and at end of the season.
2. If power take-off is engaged, reduce tractor engine
speed to an idle and then disengage power take-off.
3. Park cutter on a level, hard surface. Place tractor gear
selector in park or set park brake.
4. Wait for blades to come to a complete stop, then raise
the cutter up and fold wings up to transport position.
5. Without relieving hydraulics, shut tractor off according
to
6. Remove hairpin cotter (#1) from transport pin (#2)
and remove the transport pin (#2) from storage
holes (#4).
7.
Insert transport pin (#2) through wing lock hole (#3)
and secure it with hairpin cotter (#1).
Refer to Figure 1-32:
8. Move all flip spacers (#2) to the open position.
9. Start tractor and lower cutter until front skid shoes are
resting on the ground or on solid, non-concrete
support blocks.
10. Without relieving hydraulics, shut tractor down
properly before dismounting according to
11. Close stroke control flip spacers as needed to
support wheels at this position.
12. Move hydraulic control levers back and forth to
release all hydraulic pressures at the couplers.
13. Unhook hydraulic hoses (#7) from tractor duplex
outlets. Insert couplers through hole (A) on the hitch
frame and slide them down the slot as shown to keep
14. Unhook wire harness (#13) from tractor outlet. Insert
wire harness through hole (B) on the hitch frame with
connector hanging down to keep moisture out.
Transport Pin, Locked Position
Figure 1-31
Hydraulic Lift Cylinder and Stroke Control Flip Spacers
Figure 1-32
Hydraulic Couplers & Wire Harness Storage
Figure 1-33
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