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Section 4: Operating Instructions
Do not exceed rated cutting capacity of your cutter. See
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specifications & capacities for specified cutting capacity.
Exceeding rated cutting capacity can damage drive
components, cutter blades, and deck components.
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Buildup of debris around moving components and
gearboxes is a fire hazard. Keep rotating parts and
gearboxes free from debris to avoid serious injury and
property damage.
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Improper oil level can cause bearing failure and be a fire
hazard. Maintain proper gearbox oil level to avoid serious
injury and property damage.
Do not operate a broken or bent driveline. Such a driveline
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will break apart while rotating at high speeds and can cause
serious injury or death. Always remove the implement from
use until the damaged driveline can be repaired or replaced.
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CAUTION
To avoid minor or moderate injury:
Some tractors are equipped with two power take-off speeds.
Do not exceed 1000 rpm power take-off speed or equipment
breakage may result.
Tractor & Cutter Inspection
Make the following inspections with cutter attached to a
tractor, power take-off disengaged, and all moving
components completely stopped:
1.
Follow "Tractor Shutdown Procedure" on page 16.
2. Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is
installed and in good working condition.
3. Inspect cutter safety equipment to make sure it is
installed and in good working condition.
4. Check driveline to make certain it is securely
connected to the tractor power take-off shaft and
cutter gearbox shaft.
5. Make certain all guards are in good working
condition and in place.
6. Carefully raise and lower implement to ensure
drawbar, tires, and other equipment on the tractor do
not contact cutter frame or driveline.
7.
Check electrical wires to ensure they will not get
pinched or come in contact with rotating drivelines.
8. With cutter resting on solid supports, power take-off
disengaged, and blade rotation completely stopped:
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Check for and remove foreign objects wrapped
around the blade spindles.
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Check for nicked, bent, broken, and worn cutting
blades. Replace or sharpen blades as required.
Refer to "Cutter Blades" on page 34.
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The remaining inspections are made by engaging the
power take-off to check for normal operation.
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WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
Stop power take-off immediately if vibration continues after a
few revolutions during start-up and anytime thereafter. Wait
for all components to come to a complete stop before
dismounting from tractor to check for probable causes. Make
necessary repairs and adjustments before continuing.
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CAUTION
To avoid minor or moderate injury:
Some tractors are equipped with two power take-off speeds.
Do not exceed 1000 rpm power take-off speed or equipment
breakage may result.
9. Start tractor and raise cutter up enough to remove
solid supports from under the deck.
10. Lower cutter down until 2 to 3 inches off the ground.
11. Set throttle to idle or slightly above idle, and slowly
engage power take-off. Initial start-up vibration is
normal and should stop after a few revolutions. Stop
power take-off rotation immediately if vibration
continues.
12. Once cutter is running smoothly, slowly increase
tractor power take-off speed to 1000 rpm. Stop power
take-off rotation immediately if vibration begins to
occur.
13. Investigate cause of vibration and make repairs
before putting the cutter back into service.
Transporting
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WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
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When traveling on roadways, travel in such a way that
other vehicles may pass you safely. Use LED lights, clean
reflectors, and a slow moving vehicle sign that is visible
from the back to warn operators in other vehicles of your
presence. Always comply with all federal, state, and local
laws.
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Reduce ground speed when turning and leave enough
clearance to avoid making contact with obstacles such as
buildings, trees, fences, etc. Making contact can result in
equipment damage and cause serious injury or death.
Select a safe ground speed when transporting. Never travel
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at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering
and stopping, and never exceed 20 mph (32.2 km/h) with
attached equipment. Rough terrain requires a slower speed.
Select a safe ground speed when transporting. Never travel
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at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering
and stopping, and never exceed 20 mph (32.2 km/h) with
attached equipment. Rough terrain requires a slower speed.
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Always disengage power take-off and wait for driveline to
stop rotating before raising implement to transport position.
RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M
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