Summary of Contents for Tatu Marchesan RC2 1300
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- Page 2 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION The TATU rotary cutter, model RC² 1300, was specially designed for carrying out the cleaning of line spacings on coffee plantations and cultivated areas of similar crops. The models RC² 1500 & 1700 are widely used for general cutting. All models operate in a central or lateral position, for economy and efficiency.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
INDEX INDEX INDEX INDEX INDEX FOR THE OWNER ......................3 General Information .................... 3 FOR THE OPERATOR ....................4 a 7 Working in safety .................... 4 a 6 Transporting on a public road ................6 Safety advice ....................... 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................8 COMPONENTS RC²... -
Page 4: For The Owner
FOR THE OWNER FOR THE OWNER FOR THE OWNER FOR THE OWNER FOR THE OWNER The original purchaser of any Tatu product is entitled to the following: - Certificate of guarantee; - Instruction manual; - Technical explanation by the retailer. - It is the responsibility of the owner to check the condition of the product on receipt and to ckeck the terms of the guarantee. -
Page 5: Working In Safety
FOR THE OPERA FOR THE OPERA FOR THE OPERA FOR THE OPERA FOR THE OPERA TOR All users! Respect nature. Uncontrolled disposal of waste damages our environment Be careful with the environment Emptying oil, combustibles, filters, batteries etc. onto the ground directly affects the environment as these waste products can even penetrate to underground (water) tables. - Page 6 FOR THE OPERA FOR THE OPERA FOR THE OPERA TOR FOR THE OPERA FOR THE OPERA test Never try to make leakages in the adjustments hydraulic system service with the hands. The machine whilst it is high pressure can in opertion. cause serious injury.
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Page 7: Transporting On A Public Road
FOR THE OPERA FOR THE OPERA FOR THE OPERA TOR FOR THE OPERA FOR THE OPERA - During operation or transportation only the operator is permitted to be on the tractor. - Children should not be allowed to play near or on the cutter, whether it is in operation, being transported or in storage. -
Page 8: For The Operator
FOR THE OPERA FOR THE OPERA FOR THE OPERA FOR THE OPERA FOR THE OPERA TOR Attention: - THE CUTTERS ARE INTENDED FOR AGRICULTURAL USE, AND SHOULD NOT BE USED IN URBAN AREAS. DANGER PELIGRO KEEP AWAY - ROTATING BLADES Any contact or stone fragments thrown with action of the Blades could result in serious personal injury or death. -
Page 9: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS TIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS TIONS TIONS Model ..............RC² 1300 ..RC² 1500 ..RC² 1700 Cutting width (mm) ..........1300 ....1500 ....1700 Number of cutters ..........Minimum ..40 mm Cutting height (Adjustable) Maximum .. -
Page 10: Components Rc² 1300 / Rc²1500
COMPONENTS RC² 1300 / RC² 1500 COMPONENTS RC² 1300 / RC² 1500 COMPONENTS RC² 1300 / RC² 1500 COMPONENTS RC² 1300 / RC² 1500 COMPONENTS RC² 1300 / RC² 1500 01 - Chassis 02 - Drawbar 03 - Drawbar Extention 04 - Crossarm Brace 05 - Cardan Shaft 06 - Slip Clutch... -
Page 11: Components Rc² 1700
COMPONENTS RC² 1700 COMPONENTS RC² 1700 COMPONENTS RC² 1700 COMPONENTS RC² 1700 COMPONENTS RC² 1700 01 - Chassis 02 - Drawbar 03 - Drawbar Extention 04 - Crossarm Brace 05 - Cardan Shaft 06 - Slip Clutch 07 - Multiplier 08 - Side Skid Opcionals: See page 21. -
Page 12: Preparing The Tractor
PREP PREP ARA PREP ARA TION FOR USE TION FOR USE TION FOR USE TION FOR USE PREP PREP TION FOR USE Preparing the Tractor If necessary use counterweights on the front of the tractor. Hitching to the Tractor When coupling, find the most level piece of ground possible. With the tractor in reverse, slowly approach contact with the cutter and be prepared to apply the brakes. -
Page 13: Levelling The Cutter
PREP PREP ARA PREP ARA TION FOR USE TION FOR USE TION FOR USE TION FOR USE PREP PREP TION FOR USE Levelling the Cutter Using the upper arm (third point) and lower right arm, which are adjustable, level the cutter. -
Page 14: Coupling The Cardan With The Drive Shaft
PREP PREP PREP ARA ARA TION FOR USE TION FOR USE TION FOR USE TION FOR USE PREP PREP TION FOR USE Coupling the Cardan with Drive Shaft Before commencing operation, it is necessary to ckeck the length of the cardan shaft, when functioning with the tractor, and in addition that it has been assembled correctly. -
Page 15: Fitting The Vented Oil Gauges
PREP PREP TION FOR USE TION FOR USE PREP PREP PREP ARA ARA TION FOR USE TION FOR USE TION FOR USE Fitting the Vented Oil Gauges Remove the rear stopper from the multipliers and insert the vented oil gauge (A). -
Page 16: Positioning For Use
PREP PREP TION FOR USE TION FOR USE PREP PREP ARA PREP ARA TION FOR USE TION FOR USE TION FOR USE Positioning for Use The RC² 1300, RC² 1500, RC² 1700 cutters can be operated in a central or lateral position in relation to the tractor. -
Page 17: Preparation For Use
PREP PREP TION FOR USE TION FOR USE PREP PREP PREP ARA ARA TION FOR USE TION FOR USE TION FOR USE Direction of Rotation and Identification of the Blades The blades rotate anti-clockwise, see diagram below. RC² 1300 - Duromark Blade 0622400053 RC²... -
Page 18: Cutting Height Of The Blades
ADJUSTMENT AND OPERA ADJUSTMENT AND OPERA TION ADJUSTMENT AND OPERA TION TION TION ADJUSTMENT AND OPERA ADJUSTMENT AND OPERA TION Cutting Height of the Blades The cutting height of the blades is adjusted using the adjustable side skates. Note: - WHEN ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT IT IS NECESSARY TO ALSO ADJUST THE HYDRAULIC LEVERS IN ORDER TO RE-LEVEL THE CUTTER. -
Page 19: Adjustment Of The Drawbar Extension
ADJUSTMENT AND OPERA ADJUSTMENT AND OPERA TION ADJUSTMENT AND OPERA TION TION TION ADJUSTMENT AND OPERA ADJUSTMENT AND OPERA TION Adjustment of the Drawbar Extention ( 3 Point Joint) Using the upper arm of the 3 point, adjust the draw bar extension so that it is slightly inclined to the rear, as in the diagram. -
Page 20: Slip Clutch
ADJUSTMENT AND OPERA ADJUSTMENT AND OPERA TION ADJUSTMENT AND OPERA TION TION TION ADJUSTMENT AND OPERA ADJUSTMENT AND OPERA TION Slip Clutch The slip clutch is adjusted in the factory, is dispensable any adjustment before starting to use the cutter. When finding overloads the slip clutch enters in operation, is necessary to stop the service raising immediately the cutter. -
Page 21: Adjustment And Operation
ADJUSTMENT AND OPERA ADJUSTMENT AND OPERA ADJUSTMENT AND OPERA TION TION TION TION ADJUSTMENT AND OPERA ADJUSTMENT AND OPERA TION OPERATION - Important Points - Before commencing cutting it is advisable to make a complete check of the cutter. The crossjoints should be greased, the oil levels in the multipliers should be checked, and all nuts and screws tightened. -
Page 22: Options
OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS Iron Wheel or Laminated Rear Tyre These cutters can be optionally supplied with rear wheels which are made of solid iron or have laminated tyres, in order to relieve the weight on the three points and assist in regulating the cutting height. -
Page 23: Lubrication Points
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Maintenance of the multiplier must be done in the following manner: - On commencement of use and every day for the first week of use, check the oil level, using the gauges and top up if necessary. - Afterwards, check the oil monthly. - Page 24 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Replacement of Blades To reverse or replace the blades (A) unscrew the screws (B), along with the lockwashers and nuts (C). Note: - WHEN REPLACING BLADES IT IS ADVISABLE TO REPLACE THE FIXING SCREWS AND NUTS AS WELL. - USE ONLY ORIGINAL TATU PARTS.
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Page 25: Replacement Of Blades
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Caution: WHEN REPOSITIONING THE CUTTERS, OBSERVE THAT THEY ARE SUPPLIED IN PAIRS, WHICH SHOULD BE KEPT TOGETHER UNTIL PLACED ON THE CUTTER SPINDLE. THE VARIATION IN WEIGHT OF THESE BLADES IS WITHIN THE TOLERANCE LIMIT. Replacement of the Skid Guides Perodically check the skid guides and replace them as soon as excessive wear is noticed, likewise with the screws, nuts, flat washers and lockwashers. -
Page 26: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Before Storage the Cutter - Remove the slip clutch and the cardan shaft and keep them in a clean, dry and covered place. - Verify all the transmission components. If necessary, make the replacement of the damaged parts. -
Page 27: Important
IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR T T T T T ANT IMPOR IMPOR Attention MARCHESAN S/A RESERVES THE RIGHT AT ANY TIME TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE DESIGN, MATERIAL OR SPECIFICATIONS OF MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT OR PARTS WITHOUT THEREBY BECOMING LIABLE TO MAKE SIMILAR CHANGES IN MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT OR PARTS PREVIOUSLY SOLD.