Setting The Rotary Cutter; Setting The Cutting Height; Tire And Wheel - Titan 1204 Operation And Parts Manual

4. Disconnect the lift arms and remove the rotary
cutter driveline from the tractor PTO shaft. Lay the
driveline down carefully to avoid damaging the
driveline or its shield. Do not let the driveline fall into
mud or dirt, which can contaminate the bearing and
shorten the life of the driveline.

6.5 Setting the Rotary Cutter

Properly setting the cutting height is essential for
effi cient and safe operation. A properly set rotary cutter
will make a more uniform cut, distribute clippings more
evenly, require minimal tractor work, and follow the
contour of uneven terrain.
Note: Avoid very low cutting heights. Striking the
ground with the blades causes damaging shock
loads and will cause damage to the rotary cutter
and drive. Blades contacting the ground may
cause objects to be thrown out from under the
cutter deck. Always avoid operating the rotary
cutter at a height which causes the blades to
contact the ground.

6.5.1 Setting the Cutting Height

The rotary cutter should be operated at the highest
position, which will give desired cutting results. This
will help prevent the blades from striking the ground,
increasing blade life, and reducing stress on the rotary
cutter and tractor.
1. Park the tractor and rotary cutter on level ground.
2. Using the 3-point hitch control lever, position the
front of the rotary cutter with the side skids 1" lower
than the desired cut height. For example, for a 3"
cut, position the skids 2" from the ground. Set the
3-point control lever stop at this position to maintain
this height when raising and lowering the cutter.
3. Shut off the tractor and remove the key.
4. Adjust the rotary cutter deck pitch by extending or
retracting the 3-point top link.
a. To increase fuel effi ciency and lower
horsepower requirements for rotary cutter
1200-1600 Series Rotary Cutters
August 2016
operation, the rotary cutter should be operated
with the deck approximately 3/4" lower in the
front than the rear.
Operating the rotary cutter at this pitch will
allow the rotary cutter to cut the grass only
once and requires less work from the tractor.
b. To increase mulching of the grass or crop
material during rotary cutter operation, the
rotary cutter should be operated with the deck
approximately 3/4" higher in the front than the
rear.
Operating the rotary cutter at this pitch
will allow the rotary cutter to cut the grass
twice and can result in a more even cut and
improved distribution of the cut material.
5. Level the rotary cutter side-to-side by manipulating
one lower lift arm length. On most tractors, at
least one of the lift arms is designed to allow for
manipulation of its length. Shortening or extending
the lift arm will allow for deck leveling from side-to-
side.
6. Securely block up the rotary cutter at this height.
7. Remove the tailwheel adjustment bolt and allow the
tailwheel to rest at ground level. Align the nearest
set of holes in the tailwheel adjustment and reinstall
the support bolt.
8. Extend the tractor's top 3-point link so that when
lifting the rotary cutter, the front of the deck will raise
2 to 2½" before the tailwheel leaves the ground.
This will allow the rotary cutter to follow the contour
of uneven terrain.

6.6 Tire and Wheel

Laminated sectional tires are designed for conditions
where puncture proof performance is required and the
rotary cutter will not be transported for long distances
on roadways. Transport speed for laminated tires
should not exceed 15 MPH. Excessive speed can
cause damage to the machine and tire sections.
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