27
Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M
8/20/21
Driveline Hook-up (Semi-Mount)
Refer to Figure 1-17 on page 26:
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Do not engage power take-off while hooking-up or
unhooking the driveline, or while someone is standing near
the driveline. A person’s body and/or clothing can become
•
All guards and shields must be installed and in good
working condition while operating the implement.
•
Do not use a power take-off adapter. The adapter will
increase strain on the tractor’s power take-off shaft causing
possible damage to shaft and driveline. It will also defeat
the purpose of the tractor’s power take-off shield.
•
Make certain driveline yokes are securely fastened at each
end. A loose yoke can work free allowing the driveline to
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Always follow “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” provided in
this manual before dismounting the tractor.
•
Check driveline when lowering implement to make sure it
does not interfere with the tractor drawbar at maximum
depth. If needed, shut tractor off and move or remove
drawbar to prevent driveline damage.
IMPORTANT:
The drivelines must be lubricated
before putting them into service. Refer to
IMPORTANT:
An additional driveline may be
required if implement is attached to more than one
tractor or if a Quick Hitch is used.
IMPORTANT:
Drivelines with friction clutches must
go through a “run-in” prior to initial use and after long
periods of inactivity. For detailed instructions, see
IMPORTANT:
Check driveline minimum collapsible
length before completing
. Structural damage to the tractor
and cutter can occur if this check is not made.
Refer to
“Check Driveline Collapsible Length”
The cutter driveline fastens to the tractor power take-off
shaft with pull collar coupler (#6).
1. If driveline collapsible length has not been checked,
go to
“Check Driveline Collapsible Length”
page 28. Otherwise, continue with step 2 below.
2. Park tractor and cutter on a level surface.
3. Shut tractor down before dismounting. Refer to
4. Lubricate the driveline. Refer to
5. If tractor drawbar interferes with the driveline during
hook-up, move drawbar forward, to the side, or
remove.
6. Pull back on driveline pull collar (#6) and push
driveline yoke onto the tractor’s power take-off shaft.
Release pull collar and continue to push the driveline
yoke forward until the pull collar locks in place.
7.
Pull on both ends of the driveline to make sure it is
secured to the tractor and implement.
“Hydraulic Hook-up (Semi-Mount)”
below.
Hydraulic Hook-up (Semi-Mount)
Refer to Figure 1-17 on page 26:
1. Thread hydraulic hose (#5) through spring hose
loop (#3) and attach to tractor duplex outlet.
2. Hydraulic cylinder should extend when pushing
control lever. Reverse hook-up if cylinder retracts.
on
