Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
RCF2784 & RCR2684 S/N Rotary Cutters 326-364M
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7/26/19
Refer to Figure 1-2 for Cat. II & Cat. III Hitches:
5.
Insert 1" clevis pin (#21) through right-hand hitch
strap (#5), 1" flat washer (#19), rear brace hinges
(#20), 1" flat washer (#19), left-hand hitch strap (#6),
and 1" flat washer (#19). Secure with cotter pin (#18).
6.
Rotate hitch straps (#5 & #6) and hitch braces (#10)
up as shown.
7.
Insert 1" clevis pin (#22) through rear brace hinge
(#20), hitch braces (#10), rear brace hinge (#20) and
1" flat washer (#19). Secure with cotter pin (#18).
8.
Insert 1" clevis pin (#25) through rear brace hinges
(#20) and secure with cotter pin (#18).
9.
Insert 3/4"-10 x 1 1/2" bolt (#23) through hitch braces
(#10) and secure with 3/4" locknut (#24).
10. Tighten nuts (#4, #9, #11, #17 & #24) to the correct
torque.
IMPORTANT:
Special Cat. III Hook-Up Instructions.
Refer to Figure 1-3:
Bolt (#15) and bushing (#16) is installed in the top
hole when attaching the mower to a tractor with a
quick hitch set-up.
Refer to Figure 1-4:
Bolt (#15) and bushing (#16) is installed in the bottom
hole when attaching the mower to the tractor’s
3-point hitch system.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure pin (#25) is above the hitch
braces (#10) as shown.
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.
3-Point Hitch Set-up
The following instructions are for assembling the 3-Point
hitch assembly. See page 20 for
instructions.
Refer to Figure 1-2 for Cat. II & Cat. III Hitches:
1.
Assemble hitch straps (#5 & #6) to clevis plates with
7/8"-9 x 2 1/2" bolts (#1), bushings (#2), 7/8" flat
washers (#3) and 7/8"-9 nylock nuts (#4).
2.
Attach driveline hook (#7) to hitch strap (#6) using
5/16"-18 x 1 1/4" bolt (#8) and nut (# 9).
3.
Assemble hitch braces (#10) to rear strap lugs with
5/8"-11 x 1 3/4" bolts (#14), bushings(#13), 5/8" flat
washers (#12), and 5/8" flanged locknuts (#11).
Refer to Figure 1-2 on page 13 for Cat. II Hitch.
Refer to Figure 1-3 & Figure 1-4 on page 13 for Cat. III
Hitch:
4.
(See Important note below for Cat. III hook-up.)
Insert 1"-8 x 4 1/2" GR5 hex head bolt (#15) through
left-hand hitch strap (#6), 1 1/4" OD bushing (#16)
and right-hand hitch strap (#5). Secure with
1"-8 flanged locknut (#17).
NOTE:
Do not tighten hardware to the correct
torque until assembly is complete.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure you know which Category
your 3-point hitch is and that your following
instructions for your hitch Category. There are two
sets of holes that bushing (#16) can be installed in.
See Figure 1-2 on page 13 for Cat. II set-up and
Figure 1-3 on page 13 for Cat. III set-up.
