Table of Content:
1 Introduction
1.1 Foreword
1.2 Machine 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 Keep Proof of Ownership
1.9 Keep Machines Secure
1.10 Record Rotary Cutter Serial Number
2 Safety
2.1 Recognize Safety Information
2.2 Understand Signal Words
2.3 Follow Safety Instructions
2.4 Keep Riders Off Machine
2.5 Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
2.6 Use Safety Lights and Devices
2.7 Store Attachments Safely
2.8 Prepare for Emergencies
2.9 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
2.10 Wear Protective Clothing
2.11 Practice Safe Maintenance
2.12 Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
2.13 Protect Bystanders
2.14 Stay Clear of Rotating Blades
2.15 Operate Tractor and Cutter Safely
2.16 Back up Safely
2.17 Park Machine Safely
2.18 Transport Cutter Safely
2.19 Avoid Serious Injury or Death from Accidental Lowering of Cutter
2.20 Safety Features
3 Safety Signs
3.1 Replace Safety Signs
3.2 Safety Signs?Drivelines
3.3 Safety Signs?Driveline Shield
3.4 Safety Signs?Hitch (RC5M, RC6M & RC7M)
3.5 Safety Signs?Hitch (RC6R & RC7R)
3.6 Safety Signs?Deck
4 Preparing the Tractor
4.1 Selecting Tractor Size
4.2 Positioning Tractor Drawbar
4.3 Selecting Tractor PTO Speed
4.4 Adjusting Tractor Hitch
4.5 Checking Ballast, Wheel Spacing, and Tire Inflation
4.6 Determining Front Ballast
5 Preparing the Machine
5.1 Prestarting Checklist
5.2 Preparing Hitch Pins (RC5M, RC6M & RC7M)
5.3 Install Hitch Pin Bushings for Quick Coupler Hitch (RC5M, RC6M & RC7M)
5.4 Installing Category 2 Hitch Pin Conversion Kit (RC5M and RC6M)
5.5 Hitch Pins?Category 2, 3-Point Hitch (RC6R & RC7R)
5.6 Hitch Pins?Category 3N, 3-Point Hitch (RC6R & RC7R)
5.7 Hitch Pins?Category 2 Quick-Coupler (RC6R & RC7R)
5.8 Hitch Pins?Category 3N Quick-Coupler (RC6R & RC7R)
5.9 Checking Driveline Shields
6 Attaching and Detaching
6.1 Attaching Cutter to Tractor with Quick Coupler Hitch (RC6R & RC7R)
6.2 Attaching Cutter to Tractor with Three-Point Hitch (RC6R & RC7R)
6.3 Leveling the Rotary Cutter (RC6R & RC7R)
6.4 Attach Cutter to Tractor with Quick Coupler (RC5M, RC6M & RC7M)
6.5 Attach Cutter to Tractor with Three-Point Hitch (RC5M, RC6M & RC7M)
6.6 Assembling Main PTO Driveline Telescoping Members (If Necessary)
6.7 Attach PTO Driveline
6.8 Checking Driveline Clearance (RC6R & RC7R)
6.9 Detach Cutter from Tractor (RC6R & RC7R)
6.10 Detach Cutter from Tractor (RC5M, RC6M & RC7M)
7 Transporting
7.1 Preparing Cutter for Transport
7.2 Follow Safe Transport Procedures
7.3 Making Turns
7.4 Keep Riders Off Machine
8 Operating the Machine
8.1 Preparing Cutter for Operation
8.2 Adjust Cut Height and Tailwheel Position (RC5M, RC6M & RC7M)
8.3 Adjust Cut Height and Tailwheel Position (RC6R & RC7R)
8.4 Keep Riders off Machine
8.5 Follow Safe Operating Procedures
8.6 Operating the Cutter for Best Performance
8.7 Cutting Technique
8.8 Turning Cutter
8.9 Operator’s Manual Storage Location (RC6R & RC7R)
8.10 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 Keeping Cutter Clean
9.11 Tailwheel Bearings
9.12 Checking Gear Case Oil Level
9.13 PTO Driveline
9.14 Checking Tailwheel Nut Torque
9.15 Tailwheel Spindle
9.16 Tightening Gear Case Mounting Hardware
9.17 Tightening Blade Holder Hardware
9.18 Check Blade Hardware Torque
9.19 Changing Gear Case Oil Level
9.20 Check Driveline Shields
9.21 Checking Hitch Pin Torque
9.22 How to Free a Seized Slip Clutch (RC6R & RC7R)
9.23 Freeing Slip Clutch (RC5M, RC6M & RC7M)
10 Service
10.1 Practice Safe Service Procedures
10.2 Keep Service Area Clean
10.3 Removing and Installing PTO Driveline?RC5M and RC6M
10.4 Removing and Installing PTO Driveline?RC7M
10.5 Disassembling and Inspecting Slip Clutch?RC5M and RC6M
10.6 Disassembling and Inspecting Slip Clutch?RC7M
10.7 Using Slip Clutch Storage Feature (RC6R & RC7R)
10.8 Removing and Installing PTO Driveline (RC6R & RC7R)
10.9 Assembling Slip Clutch (RC5M, RC6M & RC7M)
10.10 Assembling Slip Clutch (RC6R & RC7R)
10.11 Checking Blade Wear
10.12 Replacing Blades (RC5M, RC6M & RC7M)
10.13 Replacing Blades (RC6R & RC7R)
10.14 Installing Blades (Blade Bolt and Bushing Hardware Equipped Only)
10.15 Replacing Blade Holder
10.16 Direction of Blade Rotation
10.17 Replacing Skid Shoes (RC5M, RC6M & RC7M)
10.18 Replacing Skid Shoes (RC6R & RC7R)
10.19 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
10.20 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
11 Assembly
11.1 Perform Predelivery Service Safely
11.2 Install Optional Equipment or Attachments
11.3 Remove Shipping Dunnage and Parts
11.4 Install Hitch (RC6R & RC7R)
11.5 Install Axle Support Tube (RC6R & RC7R)
11.6 Install Tailwheel (RC6R & RC7R)
11.7 Install Front Safety Shield (Chain), (RC6R & RC7R)
11.8 Install Front Rubber Deflectors (RC6R & RC7R)
11.9 Install Rear Safety Shield (Chain) – RC6R & RC7R
11.10 Install Rear Rubber Deflectors (RC6R & RC7R)
11.11 Check Blade Hardware Torque
11.12 Fill Gear Case
11.13 Install Front Safety Shield (Chain), (RC5M, RC6M & RC7M)
11.14 Install Front Rubber Deflectors (RC5M, RC6M & RC7M)
11.15 Install Rear Safety Shield (Chain), (RC5M, RC6M & RC7M)
11.16 Install Rear Rubber Deflectors (RC5M, RC6M & RC7M)
11.17 Install Axle Support, Spindle, and Tail-Wheel If Required?RC5M, RC6M, RC7M
11.18 Install Tailwheel?RC5M and RC6M
11.19 Install Tailwheel?RC7M
11.20 Install Hitch (RC5M, RC6M & RC7M)
11.21 Install PTO Driveline?RC5M and RC6M
11.22 Install PTO Driveline?RC7M
11.23 Install PTO Driveline (RC6R & RC7R)
11.24 Final Inspection and Adjustments
12 Specifications
12.1 RC5M Specifications
12.2 RC6M Specifications
12.3 RC7M Specifications
12.4 RC6R Specifications
12.5 RC7R Specifications
12.6 Technical Information
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