Preparation - Tarter RC306BL Operation And Assembly Manual

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.
Refer to your tractor Operator's Manual to
change PTO stub shaft,
if necessary.
POSITIONING DRAWBAR
IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to the
driveline, remove, shorten, or place drawbar to
one side. If equipped with a clevis pin, remove
it.
PREPARING THE CUTTER
Perform the following procedures before
operating the cutter:
Gearbox
; Check oil level. (See Lubrication and
Maintenance section.)
; Check hardware torque. (See Lubrication
and Maintenance section.)
; Remove any material wound on gearbox
shafts.
; Check oil seals for leakage.
Blades and Blade Holder
; Inspect blades for wear or damage. (See
CHECKING BLADE WEAR in Service
section.)
; Check blade hardware torque. (See
Lubrication and Maintenance section.)
; Check blade holder hardware torque. (See
Lubrication and Maintenance section.)
Hitch Pins
; Insure all bolts on cutter are fastened
securely.
Lubricating the Cutter
; Lubricate cutter and driveline. (See
Lubrication and Maintenance section.)
P R E P A R A T I O N
CHECKING DRIVELINE SHIELDS
Entanglement in rotating
driveline can cause serious
injury or death. Disengage PTO,
engage parking brake or place
DANGER
transmission in "PARK", shut off
tractor, and remove key before
working near driveline.
Check driveline shields by making sure they
rotate freely.
Lubricate or repair if necessary.
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