Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
RC5610, RC6610, RCM5610, & RCM6610 Series 2 S/N Rotary Cutters 330-539M
5/6/20
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Hitch Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-7:
1. Remove and discard 1/2" nuts (#9) and bolts (#6).
2. Rotate hitch (#4) down into pulling position as shown
in Figure 1-7.
3. Instructions “a” & “b” below are for cutters equipped
with standard clevis or pintle hitch. Skip to step 4 if
assembling LP Performance, bar-tite, or ball hitch.
a. Attach clevis level rod (#2) to center deck lug and
clevis hitch (#1) with clevis pins (#12), flat
washers (#10), and cotter pins (#11).
b. Secure cotter pins (#11) by bending one or more
legs of each pin.
4. Attach hitch frame (#4) to leveling rods (#3) by
inserting 3/4" x 3" lg. bolts (#7) through leveling rod’s
outside clevis plate, hitch frame (#4), and out through
leveling rod’s inside clevis plate. Secure bolts with
nylock nut (#8). Draw nuts up snug, do not tighten.
5. Leveling rod adjustment will be made after the cutter
is attached to the tractor.
IMPORTANT:
Insert bolts (#7) from outside the hitch
frame. Inserting bolts from inside the hitch will result
in them interfering with tractor tires.
Park Jack Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-7:
1. Attach park jack (#14) to jack mount (#5) and secure
with attached pin (#13).
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.
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.
Hitch & Jack Assembly
Figure 1-7
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