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Section 2: Hydraulic Set-up Options
IMPORTANT: With "Deck Float" switch on, DO NOT
push "Deck Pivot" and "ARM 2" push buttons for
more than two seconds before releasing them.
3. Press and hold "DECK UP" push button for under two
seconds. The deck cylinder should retract pivoting
the deck up. Release "DECK Up" switch and deck
should fall back onto its gauge wheels.
4. Press and hold "ARM 2 OUT" push button for under
two seconds. "ARM 2" should extend raising the deck
up. Release switch and the deck should fall back onto
its gauge wheels.
5. For safety, return Float Switch to "OFF" .
LED light should not be illuminated.
Deck Motor ON/OFF Push Button Check
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WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
Hydraulic fluid under high pressure can penetrate the skin
and/or eyes causing a serious injury. Wear protective gloves
and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic
systems. Use a piece of cardboard or wood rather than hands
when searching for leaks. A doctor familiar with this type of
injury must treat the injury within a few hours or gangrene
may result. DO NOT DELAY.
Make Sure Reservoir Is Full Of Hydraulic
Oil Before Engaging Power Take-Off
Make Sure Shut Off Valve Is Turned
ON Before Engaging Power Take-Off
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Hydraulic Reservoir & Shut Off Valve
Figure 2-15
Refer to Figure 2-15:
1.
Move tractor and cutter to a remote location away
from all other personnel to check motor pump and
motor operation.
2. Check Hydraulic Reservoir shut-off valve. Make sure
it is fully OPEN before engaging power take-off.
3. Position cutter deck just a few inches above ground
or concrete surface.
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CAUTION
To avoid minor or moderate injury:
Some tractors are equipped with two power take-off speeds.
Be certain your tractor's power take-off is set at the
implement's rated power take-off speed or equipment
breakage may result. RC models are rated for 540 rpm and
RCM models are rated for 1000 rpm.
4. Engage deck cutter blades as follows:
Solenoid Control
a. Set tractor speed at an idle and SLOWLY engage
b. Raise cutter deck and check for locked blades
c. Gradually increase engine rpm until output sped
Independent Control
a. Make sure LED light for the "Deck Motor" push
b. Push "Deck Motor" button to start blade rotation.
c. Slowly increase tractor engine speed up to full
d. Raise cutter deck and check for locked blades
RCP2660, RCPM2660, RCP3060 & RCPM3060: Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter: 316-111M:
power take-off to start blade rotation. On initial
start-up, blade position may cause deck to
"vibrate". After 2 to 3 revolutions, these vibrations
should stop. If deck continues to vibrate, shut off
power take-off.
(blades that are overlapped and locked together).
has reached cutter rated power take-off speed,
either 540 rpm or 1000 rpm. The deck should not
exhibit excessive vibration.
button is "OFF". Set tractor speed at an idle and
engage power take-off to start driveline rotation.
operating speed. On initial start-up, blade position
may cause deck to "vibrate" . After 2 to 3
revolutions, these vibrations should stop. If deck
continues to vibrate, push "Deck Motor" push
button to stop blade rotation.
(blades that are overlapped and locked together).
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