Table of Content:
1 Introduction
1.1 Product Identification
1.2 Foreword
1.3 Machine Overview
1.4 Record of Dealer
1.5 Predelivery
1.6 Delivery
1.7 After-Sale
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 Back up Safely
2.12 Keep Riders Off Machine
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 Observe Maximum Transport Speed
2.18 Transport Safely
2.19 Use a Safety Chain
2.20 Avoid Serious Injury or Death from Accidental Lowering of Rotary Cutter
2.21 Practice Safe Maintenance
2.22 Check Hoses for Damage
2.23 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
2.24 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?Axle
3.5 Safety Signs?Deck
3.6 Safety Signs?Parking Stand
3.7 Safety Signs?Jack Support
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 Rotary Cutter
5.1 Prestarting Checklist
5.2 Connecting Driveline Shield Chains
5.3 Rotary Cutter Wheel Spacing
5.4 Wheel Spacing Diagram for Row Crops?HX15 and CX15
5.5 Wheel Spacing Diagram for Row Crops?HX20 and CX20
5.6 Positioning Wheels
5.7 Using Correct Blades
5.8 Checking Cutting Height Adjustment
5.9 Leveling the Rotary Cutter
6 Attach and Detach
6.1 Attach Rotary Cutter to Tractor Drawbar
6.2 Assemble Main PTO Driveline Telescoping Members (If Required)
6.3 Attach PTO Driveline
6.4 Attaching to Tractor Hydraulic System
6.5 Detach Rotary Cutter from Tractor
7 Transporting
7.1 Preparing Rotary Cutter for Transport
7.2 Follow Safe Transport Procedures
7.3 Driving Rotary Cutter in Turns
7.4 Keep Riders off Machine
8 Operation
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 Every 10 Hours or Daily
9.10 Every 50 Hours
9.11 Bi-Annually or as Required
9.12 Annually
9.13 As Required
10 Service
10.1 Practice Safe Service Procedures
10.2 Keep Service Area Clean
10.3 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
10.4 Service Tires Safely
10.5 Service Severe Duty Ag Tires Safely
10.6 Disassembling and Inspecting Slip Clutch
10.7 Assembling Slip Clutch
10.8 Hydraulic Cylinder Requirement
10.9 Removing and Installing Driveline Splitter-to-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 Direction of Blade Rotation
10.16 Replacing Wear Shoes
10.17 Replacing Axle Suspension Spring?HX15 and HX20
10.18 Replacing Axle Suspension Air Springs and Shock Absorbers?CX15 and CX20
10.19 Replace Axle Suspension Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers?CX15
10.20 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
10.21 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
11 Assembly
11.1 Perform Predelivery 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
11.8 Install Optional Equipment/Attachments
12 Specifications
12.1 HX15 Specifications
12.2 CX15 Specifications
12.3 HX20 Specifications
12.4 CX20 Specifications
13 John Deere Service Literature
13.1 Technical Information
14 John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
14.1 John Deere Is At Your Service