Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M
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Wing Axle - Turnbuckle
Figure 1-17
Wing Axle Turnbuckle Set-up
Refer to Figure 1-17:
1. Park tractor and cutter on a level surface.
2. Shut tractor down before dismounting according to
3. Loosen jam nut (#2) on turnbuckle (#1) and adjust
turnbuckle until center of ball swivels are
approximately 10 1/2"(27 cm) apart. Do not tighten
jam nut. Final adjustment will be made later when
leveling wing decks.
4. Repeat step 3 for the left wing axle.
Unfold Wings
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
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Keep everyone out of the area where the wing decks will
unfold. One of the wing decks can fall suddenly.
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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.
Refer to Figure 1-18:
1. Park tractor and cutter on a level surface.
2. Release any tension on transport lock pins (#2) by
slightly folding the wing up.
3. Without relieving hydraulic pressure, shut tractor
down before dismounting according to
4. Remove hairpin cotter (#1) from the left and right
transport pins (#2).
5. Pull transport pins (#2) from lock holes (#3) on both
wings as shown.
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NOTE:
The cutter is shipped with turnbuckles
attached and drawn all the way in as shown in
Figure 1-17.
Transport Pin, Locked Position
Figure 1-18
Transport Pin, Storage Position
Figure 1-19
Refer to Figure 1-19:
6. Store transport pins (#2) in storage holes (#4) as
shown and secure with hairpin cotters (#1).
7.
Return to the tractor, staying clear of unpinned wings.
Cutters With Single-Action Fold Cylinders
a. Start tractor, place tractor control lever for the
wing fold cylinders in float position and then
dismount tractor.
b. Carefully position yourself on the center deck
while being careful to stay clear of the unpinned
wings.
c. Manually push on the right wing until it starts to fall
on its own. The wing should fall slowly as the
hydraulic line is engaged to control the fall. If it
does not fall on its own, then continue lowering the
wing with tractor hydraulics.
d. Repeat steps b-c for the left wing.
Cutters With Dual-Action Fold Cylinders
a. Start tractor and lower both left and right wings
with tractor hydraulic control lever until both wings
are on the ground.
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