TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Safety How To Set Your Tractor How To Hook-Up Your Cutter Cutter Preparation How To Set Your Cutter How To Operate Your Cutter Transporting Troubleshooting Maintenance & Service How To Store Your Cutter Parts Index Warranty IMPORTANT: D E G E L M A N I N D U S T R I E S...
Introduction Welcome Proof of Ownership Degelman is proud to welcome you to our rapidly Serial Number Plate increasing family of high quality and dependable product owners. This product was designed and built specifically for you, the customer. Through our research and with your input and feedback, we present to you our REV1500/1000 Rotary Cutters.
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Transfer to Center/Wing CAT 5 Driveline Protection: Preset Friction Torque Limiters Gearcase Power Rating: Transfer Gearcase: 200 hp - continuous 250 hp - peak Center and Wing Gearcase: 175 hp - continuous 200 hp - peak 143292 - REV1500/1000 Rotary Cutter (30-January-2018)
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation CAUTION that, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury if proper practices are not taken, or, serves as a reminder to follow appropriate safety practices. 143292 - REV1500/1000 Rotary Cutter (30-January-2018)
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• Be prepared if a fire starts. • Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. • Keep emergency numbers for doctor, hospital, ambulance, and fire department near your phone. Doctor Ambulance Hospital Fire Department 143292 - REV1500/1000 Rotary Cutter (30-January-2018)
(Please consult your tractor’s operator manual for correct adjustment procedures.) Caution: Rear tires may be damaged if hitch is contacted during turns. Check for tire clearance at hitch uprights when making tight turns. 143292 - REV1500/1000 Rotary Cutter (30-January-2018)
60 days. Refer to the “Run-In of the Friction Clutch” on pg.32 of the “Maintenance” Note: Refer to your tractor’s operator’s manual for section in this manual. proper hydraulic flow control adjustment. 143292 - REV1500/1000 Rotary Cutter (30-January-2018) -11-...
DO NOT EXCEED wheel 20 mph (32 km/h) fully extended for about 30-40 seconds. transport speed 4. Repeat this cycle and hold process about 5 times. 143292 - REV1500/1000 Rotary Cutter (30-January-2018) -12-...
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10. Tighten jam nuts (A). Important: The tie-bars must be loose in order to properly adjust the deck angle, or possible damage to the threads on the tie-bars could result. 143292 - REV1500/1000 Rotary Cutter (30-January-2018) -13-...
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(1) and a location on the wing. Measure and compare height, adjust until the outer wing section (2). required height is reached. 7. Tighten jam nut (A). 8. Repeat same procedure for the other wing. 143292 - REV1500/1000 Rotary Cutter (30-January-2018) -14-...
Always keep a minimum operating distance overhead obstructions, power lines, or when of 300ft. (100m) away from any bystanders. avoiding obstacles and other foreign debris. 143292 - REV1500/1000 Rotary Cutter (30-January-2018) -15-...
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• To avoid tractor and cutter damage, do not turn too walk under wings until wing transport locks are tight and be sure that tractor tires do not contact in place and secured. cutter hitch. 143292 - REV1500/1000 Rotary Cutter (30-January-2018) -16-...
10. Start tractor engine and retract lift cylinder Riders are subject to injury such as being struck carefully to place weight of cutter on lock. by foreign objects and being thrown off the machine. 143292 - REV1500/1000 Rotary Cutter (30-January-2018) -17-...
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This will bring the wheels in as far as possible. Note: In order to prepare the cutter for operation again, the reverse of this procedure must be fully completed. 143292 - REV1500/1000 Rotary Cutter (30-January-2018) -18-...
(Avoid cutting too low in rocky or uneven terrain). • For tall, lush or dense vegetation: Cut slightly higher or reduce ground speed to avoid overloading the cutting chamber. 143292 - REV1500/1000 Rotary Cutter (30-January-2018) -19-...
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Bent or damaged PTO shaft or CV. Repair or replace as necessary. Bent or damaged Gearbox output shaft. Repair or replace as necessary. Blade mount bent or damaged. Repair or replace as necessary. 143292 - REV1500/1000 Rotary Cutter (30-January-2018) -20-...
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Increase cutting height. Cutting too low in rocky conditions. Increase cutting height. Breakage Cutting too low in rocky conditions. Increase cutting height. Cutting with damaged or extremely worn Replace blades. blades. (Refer to “Maintenance” section) 143292 - REV1500/1000 Rotary Cutter (30-January-2018) -21-...
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Avoid extremely sharp turns and jackknifing. PTO Driveline Bent Contact with drawbar. Reposition drawbar. (Refer to “How to Set Your Tractor” Section) Driveline too long, bottoms outs when Avoid these conditions. operating through deep gullies. 143292 - REV1500/1000 Rotary Cutter (30-January-2018) -22-...
Replace or repair any damaged components. • Ensure all guards, shielding, and their components are replaced and secured after service is complete. • Maintain the product safety decals and replace any decals that are damaged, missing or unreadable. 143292 - REV1500/1000 Rotary Cutter (30-January-2018) -23-...
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Also a build of wet debris may result in corrosion. • Clear the tiebar channel and pin areas of debris regularly to avoid buildup. Clean Tiebar Channel and Area Regularly 143292 - REV1500/1000 Rotary Cutter (30-January-2018) -24-...
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Torque to 180-200 lb . ft. • Retorque hitch tongue pivot bolt to 75 lb . ft. If too tight or too loose it could cause excessive wear. Hitch Tongue Pivot Torque to 75 lb . ft 143292 - REV1500/1000 Rotary Cutter (30-January-2018) -25-...
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• When changing blades with only one person you may wish to support the blade and hex bolt from below to make it easier to tighten the blade locknut from above. Nut Access Hole Support Bolt & Blade 143292 - REV1500/1000 Rotary Cutter (30-January-2018) -27-...
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7. Remove plastic removal ring from the cylinder internal tube groove tube. is fully exposed. This will also move the internal wire ring into its removal position. Inner Ring Outer Wire Ring Internal Groove (Removed) v1.0 143292 - REV1500/1000 Rotary Cutter (30-January-2018) -29-...
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Note: Make sure the cam of the band clamp is c) Install External not overtop of the gap in the ring. Wire Ring Inner Ring External Ring 18. Before using the cylinder, ensure that you double check your work. 143292 - REV1500/1000 Rotary Cutter (30-January-2018) -30-...
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6. Torque cylinder end cap to 440 lb.ft (600 N.m). end cap to align ports. 7. Tighten Set Screw on end cap to 6 lb.ft (8 N.m). 7. Tighten Locking Ring against end cap using a punch and hammer. 143292 - REV1500/1000 Rotary Cutter (30-January-2018) -31-...
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Long Bolt Compression Plate Spring Disc Yoke & Hub Pressure Plate Friction Disc Separator Plate *IMPORTANT* Assemble small diameter Friction Disc (I.D.) of spring against Housing fins of pressure plate. Short Bolt 143292 - REV1500/1000 Rotary Cutter (30-January-2018) -32-...
7. If any major components have been replaced, make 2. Paint all parts where necessary. sure they run properly. Note: Degelman Yellow Aerosol paint (#133044) is available, ask your dealer. 3. Put cutter in a dry place. 4. Follow procedures in the Maintenance section to fully lubricate the machine.
55-64. available) (pg. 39) Counterweight - REV1000 General Assembly information above is identical for both the REV1500 and the REV1000 with the exception of the counterweight that replaces either the left or right wing. 503570 - Counterweight Wing 118456 - Lock Nut, 1”...
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Note curvature of laminated Movement of sections Cutter Place flat side of lug nut against wheel NOTE: Torque Lug Nuts to 70-75 lb.ft (100 N.m) DO NOT EXCEED 20 mph (32 km/h) transport speed 143292 - REV1500/1000 Rotary Cutter (30-January-2018) -41-...
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160235 - Torque Limiter, - Wing pg.53 1700 N m (15000 in lbs) - (2) Note: The direction of rotation of the outer drivelines (B) is opposite to the front and center driveline rotation (A). 143292 - REV1500/1000 Rotary Cutter (30-January-2018) -47-...
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*Note: Short & Long wire extentions must 129125 - RH Light, LED - 4 Wire (1) be unplugged & switched at the junction for proper routing (LH wing configuration). 143292 - REV1500/1000 Rotary Cutter (04-February-2019) -66-...
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*Note: Short & Long wire extentions must 129125 - RH Light, LED - 4 Wire (1) be unplugged & switched at the junction for proper routing (LH wing configuration). 143292 - REV1500/1000 Rotary Cutter (04-February-2019) -67-...
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LH Wiring RH Wiring 503186 - Light Mounting Bracket (1) 129043 - 16 ga. Crimp (8) 129060 - Plug, Green Green 4 Wire (2) White White White White Blue Blue Brown Black Brown Black 143292 - REV1500/1000 Rotary Cutter (04-February-2019) -68-...
3. If parts not made or supplied by Degelman have been used in the connection with the unit, if, in the sole judgement of Degelman such use affects its performance, safety, stability or reliability.
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