Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
CCW
Blade Rotation
Figure 5-5
Refer to Figure 5-5:
6. Carefully check cutting edges of blades in relation to
blade carrier rotation to ensure correct blade
placement. Cutter blades must be installed with
cutting edge leading in rotation.
Refer to Figure 5-4 on page 26:
IMPORTANT: Examine blade bolts and their flat
washers for excessive wear and replace if worn.
IMPORTANT: Locknuts can lose their ability to lock
properly once removed. Always use a new locknut
when installing blades.
7. Insert blade bolt (#1) through blade (#6),
dishpan (#4) and flat washer (#2). Secure blade with
a new locknut (#3) and torque to 450 ft-lbs.
8. If replacing dishpan (#4), nut (#7) on gearbox output
shaft should be torqued to 450 ft-lbs. minimum and
secured with cotter pin (#8) with both legs bent
opposite directions around the nut.
9. Replace rubber plug (#5).
10. Reconnect main driveline to tractor PTO shaft.
3/27/15
Table of Contents
CCW
CW
RC2512 Rotary Cutter 330-725M
27