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- Page 1 OPERATION AND ASSEMBLY MANUAL RC306BL For more information and questions, please contact: Tarter Customer Service 1-800-RED GATE (1-800-733-4283) Tarter products are sold through Authorized Retailers.
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Page 2: Introduction
I N T R O D U C T I O N THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT Congratulations on your purchase. You have purchased one of our dependable 3-point implements. Through proper care and operation you can expect to receive many years of service when maintained and used in accordance within the capabilities of this implement. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction................2 Preparation............... 25 Safety..................4 Service..............26 Description..............9 Attaching................30 Safety Description and Decals..........10 Detaching................32 Assembly.................12 Storage..............33 Installing PTO Shaft.............. 14 Product Specifications............34 Attaching Chain Guards............15 Parts................35 Modify PTO Driveline..............17 Torque Specifications............ -
Page 4: Safety
S A F E T Y Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacturing of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can be eliminated by an operator’s single careless act. In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, judgment, and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment. - Page 5 S A F E T Y TRAINING If guards do not rotate freely on drivelines, repair and replace bearings before servicing equipment. Safety instructions are important! Read all Inspect chain or rubber guards before each use. attachments and power unit manuals; follow Replace if damaged.
- Page 6 S A F E T Y OPERATION (Safety continued from previous page) Do not allow bystanders in the area when operating, Implement operating power is supplied from the attaching, removing, assembling, or servicing tractor PTO. Refer to the tractor manual for PTO equipment.
- Page 7 S A F E T Y Stop power unit and equipment immediately upon Make certain all movement of equipment striking an obstruction. Turn off engine, remove key, components has stopped before approaching for inspect, and repair any damage beforeresuming service. operation.
- Page 8 S A F E T Y (Safety continued from previous page) System and seat belts. (ROPS) EQUIPMENT SAFETY Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. GUIDELINES If its ability to perform a job safely, is in question, DON’T TRY IT. Safety of the operator and bystanders is one of Do not modify the equipment in any way.
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Page 9: Description
D E S C R I P T I O N GENERAL DESCRIPTION 3-Point rear attached cutter is designed to cut grass, stalks and light brush.This manual is provided to give you the necessary operation and maintenance instructions for keeping your rotary cutter in excellent operating condition. -
Page 10: Safety Description And Decals
S A F E T Y A N D I N S T R U C T I O N D E C A L S SAFETY and INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately if Damaged! - Page 11 S A F E T Y A N D I N S T R U C T I O N D E C A L S SAFETY and INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately if Damaged! SERIOUS INJURY ROTATING DRIVELINE (2 needed)
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Page 12: Assembly
A S S E M B L Y 2. Remove hardware kits from manual holder CUTTER ASSEMBLY and set aside. 3. Remove bolts/nuts from shipping stands 1. From shipping position you will first using 9/16” socket. remove chain guards, PTO Shaft, and Slip Clutch shield by cutting zip ties underneath cutter. - Page 13 A S S E M B L Y 6. Remove zip ties and protective cardboard from hitch support straps. 7. Remove (2) bolts using 15/16” socket from deck supports. 8. Move hitch to user position as shown and attach hitch supports to the deck supports. Replace the two bolts removed in Step 7.
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Page 14: Installing Pto Shaft
A S S E M B L Y INSTALLING PTO SHAFT 9. Move tailwheel assembly from the shipping position to the user position by 1. Begin by removing the snap ring from the removing the two retaining bolts, nuts, and gearbox input shaft. -
Page 15: Attaching Chain Guards
A S S E M B L Y 3. Push PTO driveline onto input shaft 5. Remove safety chain from bag on PTO Shaft towards gearbox aligning the holes for the and attach the clip to the side of the slip clutch retaining bolt. - Page 16 A S S E M B L Y INITIAL LUBRICATION 2. Lift guard straight up and attach (7) bolts, nuts, and washers from the front of cutter 1. Before operating – fill gearbox with oil by using 9/16” socket. removing breather plug A and check plug B, add EP80W-90 gear oil until level with NOTE: Place carriage bolt inside of cutter check plug hole.
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Page 17: Modify Pto Driveline
M O D I F Y I N G P T O Final Inspection and Adjustments IMPORTANT: PTO driveline may be too long for some tractor models, causing tractor transaxle damage. Modify driveline if necessary. Attach rotary cutter to tractor and check cutter-to-tractor driveline telescoping length clearance. - Page 18 M O D I F Y I N G P T O SIZING THE PTO SHAFT CHECK DRIVELINE MAXIMUM LENGTH Refer to Figure 1 Refer to Figure 2 Detach the driveline from tractor PTO shaft and pull outer and inner drivelines apart. Make sure driveline’s collapsible length is 2.
- Page 19 M O D I F Y I N G P T O CHECK DRIVELINE MAXIMUM 6. Hook driveline safety chain on the Rotary Cutter end of driveline to the cutter frame. Re-latch ANGLE safety chain to driveline shield. Refer to Figure 3 7.
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Page 20: Operation
O P E R A T I O N GENERAL SAFETY Only qualified people should operate this machine. Wear close fitting clothing and safe- ty equipment appropriate to the job. It is recommended that tractor be equipped with Rollover Protective Systems (ROPS) and that a seat belt be used. Before beginning op- eration, clear work area of objects that may be picked up and thrown. - Page 21 O P E R A T I O N NOTE: The rotary cutter should be operated at IMPORTANT: Loosening the center link may allow the highest position for optimal cutting results. the driveline to contact the cutter frame or tractor This will help prevent the blades from striking tires in order to contact the foot guards or chain the ground, reducing blade wear and placing...
- Page 22 O P E R A T I O N FOLLOW SAFETY OPERATING (continued from previous page) PROCEDURES NOTE: Tractor forward speed should be controlled by gear selection, not engine To help prevent severe injury or speed. For maximum cutting efficiency, death to you or someone else: forward speed should allow cutter to maintain DANGER...
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Page 23: Lubrication And Maintenance
L U B R I C A T I O N A N D M A I N T E N A N C E LUBRICATING AND MAINTAINING 7. Before each use, see the Rotary Cutter photo MACHINE SAFELY for lubrication intervals and locations in this section. - Page 24 L U B R I C A T I O N A N D M A I N T E N A N C E (continued from previous page) LUBRICATION BEFORE EACH USE NOTE: Pull each section to be sure driveline and shields are securely connected.
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Page 25: Preparation
P R E P A R A T I O N SELECTING TRACTOR PTO SPEED IMPORTANT: Never operate a cutter equipped for 540 rpm PTO drive with a tractor equipped for 1000 rpm PTO. Always run tractor at rated PTO speed. Overspeed will cause damage to drive system. -
Page 26: Service
S E R V I C E PRACTICE SAFE SERVICE PROCEDURES To help prevent personal injury caused by unexpected movement, be sure to service machine on a CAUTION level surface. Before servicing or adjusting machine connected to a tractor: 1. Lower machine to the ground. 3. - Page 27 S E R V I C E RE-ASSEMBLING DRIVELINE SHIELD SLIP CLUTCH IMPORTANT: Slip clutch components must be free to rotate when necessary. After thirty days or more, linings of slip clutch may draw moisture. Linings may bond to metal parts causing slip clutch to be ineffective, resulting in machine damage.
- Page 28 S E R V I C E CHECKING BLADE WEAR IMPORTANT: Operating with blades that are not alike will cause vibration. Always replace worn or broken blades in pairs. Never replace a single blade. Check blades regularly for wear or break- age.
- Page 29 S E R V I C E REPLACING BLADE PAN 7. To reinstall blade pan, reverse the above steps. Be sure to tighten the castle nut and When replacing blades, blade replace the cotter pin. hardware and blade pan it will be necessary to work underneath cutter.
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Page 30: Attaching
A T T A C H I N G IMPORTANT: Do not use shielding bell ATTACHING CUTTER TO TRACTOR on driveline to lift driveline into position. WITH THREE-POINT HITCH Damage to shielding can occur. To avoid bodily injury or machine 9. - Page 31 A T T A C H I N G CHECKING DRIVELINE/CUTTER CLEARANCE IMPORTANT: Prevent driveline damage from contact with frame or machine damage from contact with tractor tires. Raise cutter slowly and check for interference. If necessary, shorten center link or lengthen lift links to provide clearance to full lift height.
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Page 32: Detaching
D E T A C H I N G DETACHING CUTTER FROM TRACTOR 6. Push pin in and slide driveline off tractor shaft. To prevent personal injury caused by unexpected movement: 7. Support and collapse driveline completely CAUTION and lower onto PTO holder or onto mower a. -
Page 33: Storage
S T O R A G E AT THE END OF YOUR CUTTING SEASON IMPORTANT: When the unit is going to be stored for an extended amount of time please perform the following steps to keep the oil seals from deteriorating. 1. -
Page 34: Product Specifications
P R O D U C T S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Weight 761 lbs. Hitch Clevis Style Cat 1/ quick hitch compatible Cutting Width 72" Overall Width 75" Overall Length (Including Tailwheel) 112"... -
Page 35: Parts
P A R T S GEARBOX PARTS LIST Item Part Number Description 9000286 6' MD Blade (pair) 9000287 6' MD Blade Pan RCBBWW Blade Bolt Set (2pk) 9000288 6' Black Premium Gearbox 9000302 Gearbox Bolt kit 9000301 Slip Clutch Shield Cone w/ hardware S-502 Gearbox Breather 9000298... - Page 36 P A R T S OVERALL PARTS LIST Item Part Number Description 9000525 MD Rotary Cuttter Skid Shoe (Black) 9000529 6' MD Rotary Cutter Front Chain Guard Kit (Black) 9000530 6' MD Rotary Cutter Rear Chain Guard Kit (Black) RCTA Rotary Cutter Tire/Wheel &...
- Page 37 P A R T S HITCH PARTS LIST Item Part Number Description 9000527 MD Rotary Cutter A-Arm (2pk) (Black) 9000197 Inner Pivot Plate Bushing (2pk) (Black) 9000198 Outer Pivot Plate Bushing (2pk) (Black) 9000539 5'&6' Pivot Plate (2pk) (gray) 9000537 6' Back Brace (2pk) (Gray) 9000285 Hitch Pin w/ clip...
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Page 38: Torque Specifications
T O R Q U E S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Proper torque for American fasteners used on manufactured implement. Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).* AMERICAN Bolt Head Markings WRENCH BOLT DIAMETER SIZE(IN.)”A”... -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Problem Possible Cause Possible Remedy Leaves a streak of uncut 1. Rotary cutter not level, side to Level 3-pt. hitch linkage on tractor. or partially cut grass. side. -
Page 40: Warranty
W A R R A N T Y MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY Manufacturer warrants to the original purchaser that the purchased product is free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year commencing on the date of original purchase, as evidenced by the original receipt, and will, at its option, repair, replace, or issue credit for any product or part found to be defective. - Page 41 W A R R A N T Y WARRANTY DISCLAIMER: This limited warranty is in lieu of, and manufacturer disclaims and excludes any express and implied warranties with respect to the product including, without limitation, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. No other express warranty, whether written or oral, given by any person or entity, including a retailer, with respect to any product, shall bind manufacturer.
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