John Deere FC12E, FC15E, FC15M, FC20M, FC10R, FC15R and FC20R Flex Operator Manual OMFH345960

Table of Content:

1 Introduction
1.1 Foreword
1.2 Product Identification
1.3 Trademarks
1.4 Glossary of Terms
1.5 Preliminary Checks
1.6 Regions and Country Versions
1.7 Machine Overview
1.8 Record Flex-Wing Rotary Cutter Serial Number
1.9 Keep Proof of Ownership
1.10 Keep Machines Secure
2 Safety
2.1 Recognize Safety Information
2.2 Understand Signal Words
2.3 Follow Safety Instructions
2.4 Use Safety Lights and Devices
2.5 Protect Bystanders
2.6 Stay Clear of Rotating Blades
2.7 Front and Rear Safety Shields
2.8 Raise Wings Safely
2.9 Operate Tractor and Rotary Cutter Safely
2.10 Operate Wings Safely When Cutting
2.11 Keep Riders Off Machine
2.12 Park Machine Safely
2.13 Leaving Rotary Cutter Unattended
2.14 Prepare for Emergencies
2.15 Wear Protective Clothing
2.16 Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
2.17 Tow Loads Safely
2.18 Observe Maximum Transport Speed
2.19 Tire Maximum Transport Speeds
2.20 Transport Safely
2.21 Use a Safety Chain
2.22 Avoid Serious Injury or Death from Accidental Lowering of Rotary Cutter
2.23 Practice Safe Maintenance
2.24 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
2.25 Deliver Safely
2.26 Safety Features
3 Safety Signs
3.1 Replace Safety Signs
3.2 Safety Signs?Drivelines
3.3 Safety Signs?Driveline Shields
3.4 Safety Signs?Deck
3.5 Safety Signs?Parking Stand
3.6 Safety Signs?Jackstand
4 Preparing the Tractor
4.1 Choosing Correct PTO Speed
4.2 Matching PTO Driveline and PTO Shaft
4.3 Recommended Tractor
4.4 Position Tractor Drawbar
4.5 Removing Quick Coupler Hitch (If Equipped)
4.6 Adjusting Hydraulic Flow Rate
4.7 Setting Tractor Wheel Tread Width
5 Preparing the Machine
5.1 Prestarting Checklist
5.2 Connecting Driveline Shield Chains
5.3 Rotary Cutter Wheel Spacing
5.4 Wheel Spacing Diagram for Row Crops?FC12E
5.5 Wheel Spacing Diagram for Row Crops?FC15M and FC15R
5.6 Wheel Spacing Diagram for Row Crops?FC20M and FC20R
5.7 Positioning Wheels
5.8 Using Correct Blades
5.9 Checking Cutting Height Adjustment
5.10 Leveling the Rotary Cutter (All Models)
5.11 Checking Lighting Equipment
6 Attaching and Detaching
6.1 Attach Rotary Cutter to Tractor Drawbar
6.2 Assemble Main PTO Driveline Telescoping Members
6.3 Attach PTO Driveline
6.4 Attaching to Tractor Hydraulic System
6.5 Detach Rotary Cutter From Tractor
6.6 Connecting Tail/Warning Light Wiring Harness to Tractor
7 Transporting
7.1 Prepare Rotary Cutter for Transport
7.2 Follow Safe Transport Procedures
7.3 Driving Rotary Cutter In Turns
7.4 Keep Riders Off Machine
8 Operating the Machine
8.1 Prepare Rotary Cutter for Operation
8.2 Adjust Cutting Height
8.3 Lowering Wings
8.4 Follow Safe Operating Procedures
8.5 Operating Rotary Cutter
8.6 Using Safety Shields
8.7 Using Correct PTO Speed
8.8 Cutting Applications
8.9 Wing Flotation
8.10 Making Turns
8.11 Raising Wings
8.12 Operator’s Manual Storage Location
8.13 Attachments Available
9 Lubrication and Maintenance
9.1 Lubricating and Maintaining Machine Safely
9.2 Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
9.3 Gear Case Oil
9.4 Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
9.5 Mixing of Lubricants
9.6 Lubricant Storage
9.7 Perform Lubrication and Maintenance
9.8 Observe Lubrication Symbols
9.9 Service Intervals Chart
9.10 Keep Rotary Cutter Clean
9.11 Check Gear Case Oil Level
9.12 Lubricate Hitch-to-Mast Bushings
9.13 Lubricate Wheel Support Bushings (four Locations)
9.14 Lubricate Axle Assembly-to-Frame Bushings
9.15 Lubricate Wing Turnbuckles
9.16 Check Tire Inflation Pressure (Severe Duty Ag Tires)
9.17 Every 10 Hours or Daily
9.18 Check Rubber Suspension Element
9.19 Check Wear Shoes Hardware
9.20 Lubricate Swivel Hitch ? If equipped (FC15R, FC15M and FC10R)
9.21 Lubricate Input Drivelines
9.22 Lubricate Gear Case Drivelines
9.23 Tighten Blade Holder Hardware
9.24 Tighten Blade Hardware
9.25 Tighten Gear Case Hardware
9.26 Tighten Wheel and Wheel Support Hardware
9.27 Driveline Inner Shaft
9.28 Wing Hinges
9.29 Grease Wheel Bearings
9.30 Change Gear Case Oil
9.31 As Required
10 Service
10.1 Practice Safe Service Procedures
10.2 Work in Clean Area
10.3 Service Tires Safely
10.4 Service Severe Duty Ag Tires Safely
10.5 Disassembling and Inspecting Slip Clutch (FC15M, FC20M, FC15R and FC20R)
10.6 Assembling Slip Clutch (FC15M, FC20M, FC15R, and FC20R)
10.7 Assembling Slip Clutch (FC12E and FC15E)
10.8 Hydraulic Cylinder Requirement
10.9 Removing and Installing Driveline Splitter to the Center Gear Case
10.10 Removing and Installing PTO Driveline
10.11 Removing and Installing Wing Drivelines
10.12 Checking Blade Wear
10.13 Replacing Blades?Round Pan Holder
10.14 Replacing Blades?Bar-Type Holder
10.15 Installing Blades (Blade Bolt and Bushing Hardware Equipped Only)
10.16 Direction of Blade Rotation
10.17 Tighten Hardware of Torsional Suspension Axle
10.18 Replacing Wear Shoes
10.19 Replacing Axle Suspension Spring?FC15M and FC20M
10.20 Troubleshooting Chart
10.21 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
10.22 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
11 Assembly
11.1 Perform Pre-delivery Service Safely
11.2 Install Optional Equipment or Attachments
11.3 Adjust Hydraulic Hose Lengths
11.4 Remove Shipping Dunnage and Parts
11.5 Connect Driveline Shield Chains
11.6 Fill Gear Case
11.7 Final Inspection and Adjustments
12 Specifications
12.1 FC12E Specifications
12.2 FC15E Specifications
12.3 FC15M Specifications
12.4 FC20M Specifications
12.5 FC15R and FC10R Specifications
12.6 FC20R Specifications
13 Index
14 John Deere Service Literature
14.1 Technical Information
15 John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
15.1 John Deere Is At Your Service