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- Page 1 RC104BL | RC205BL | RC206BL ROTARY CUTTER OPERATION AND ASSEMBLY MANUAL 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. TA R T E R U S A . C O M...
- Page 2 INTRO DUCT I ON THANK YOU. Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment has been improving life on your land since 1945. Thank you for choosing Tarter. You have purchased a dependable Tarter implement. You can expect many years of service when you maintain and use our implement according to this manual and additional information that may be provided at Tarterusa.com.
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Page 3: Description
DESCRIP TIO N GENERAL DESCRIPTION Your Rotary Cutter has been carefully designed for cutting grass and small brush. This manual is provided to give you the necessary operation and maintenance instructions for keeping your rotary tiller in excellent operating condition. Please read this manual thoroughly. Understand the purpose of the controls and how to use them. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TA B LE O F CON T E N TS TABLE OF CONTENTS Description....................................3 Safety......................................5 Safety Description and Decals............................7 Assembly....................................12 Attaching....................................17 Modify PTO Driveline................................18 Operation....................................21 Lubrication/Maintenance..............................23 Service....................................25 Detaching/Storage................................30 Product Specifications................................31 Parts......................................32 Torque Specifications................................35 Trouble Shooting..................................36 Warranty....................................37 Notes......................................39... -
Page 5: Safety
SA F E TY SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE FOR OWNERS/OPERATORS OF ROTARY CUTTERS From members of the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association Rotary Cutter Manufacturer Product Council Before operating a rotary cutter, an operator must read and understand all the information in the owner’s manual and in Safety is a primary concern in the design, manufacture, sale, the safety signs attached to the product. - Page 6 SA FE TY THE BEST SAFETY DEVICE IS AN INFORMED, CAREFUL OPERATOR. WE ASK YOU TO BE THAT KIND OF OPERATOR. YOUR SAFETY is our concern. We design and manufacture our implements with this in mind. Our design can’t eliminate an operator’s careless actions. 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.
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Page 7: Safety Description And Decals
SAF ET Y SAFETY and INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately if Damaged! - Page 8 SA F ETY SAFETY and INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately if Damaged! SERIOUS INJURY 2 ROTATING DRIVELINE (2 needed) THROWN OBJECT 5 NEEDS OIL (2 needed) 4 ROTATING BLADES 7 00000 00000 0000000 UPC LABEL RED REFLECTOR (2 Needed) 7 RED REFLECTOR...
- Page 9 Under no circumstances should children under the age DANGER: DO NOT allow anyone to operate of 18 be allowed to operate the power unit or the Tarter the power unit or the Tarter implement implement. Do not allow persons to operate or assemble without proper instruction.
- Page 10 Make sure PTO driveline shield safety chain is attached as shown in this manual and replace if damaged or broken. Never allow riders on the power unit or Tarter implement. Make sure collar slides freely and is seated firmly in Do not operate PTO during transport.
- Page 11 Do not modify, alter or permit anyone else to modify or movement of the Tarter implement. alter the power unit, the Tarter implement or any of their Stop the power unit and equipment immediately components in any way, except as outlined in this manual.
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Page 12: Assembly
AS S EM BLY TOOLS REQUIRED 3. Remove the tailwheel and 3” washer. • TIN SNIPS • SCREWDRIVER • VICE GRIPS • RATCHET • PLIERS • SOCKETS AND WRENCHES: 9/16”, 3/4”, 15/16”, 7/8”AND 1-5/16”. (Impact wrench is preferred) 1. Cut the zip ties and remove the PTO Shaft from the backside of the rotary cutter. - Page 13 AS S E M B LY 10. Raise the lift arms in the upright position, using NOTE: Set aside the CAT 1 pins, bolts, the bottom pivot point. washers and bushings. CAUTION: Shipping boots may fall off. 7. Once the CAT I pins are removed, lift up on the cutter to remove from the shipping boots.
- Page 14 AS S EM BLY 14. Go back and tighten the CAT I pins, on both sides, 18. Remove the snap ring. using a 1-5/16” wrench/socket. 15. Tighten the nuts on the backstraps. 19. Slide the PTO shield back by using a screwdriver to apply pressure and release the locking collar.
- Page 15 AS S E M B LY 20. Remove the PTO shear bolt. 21. Slide the PTO shaft onto the gearbox shaft. 22. Replace the snap ring. 23. Align the shear bolt holes, install, and tighten PTO shaft shear bolt. 24. Assembly of your Rotary Cutter is not complete. Please read the next section of this manual for filling the gearbox with oil, lubricating instructions, and sizing your PTO (if applicable).
- Page 16 AS S EM BLY BEFORE PUTTING YOUR ROTARY Grease the two fittings in the rear tailwheel assembly. CUTTER INTO SERVICE IMPORTANT: This Rotary Cutter was shipped without oil in the gearbox and without grease in the grease fittings. UNIT MUST BE SERVICED BEFORE USE.
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Page 17: Attaching
ATTAC H IN G ATTACHING TO A TRACTOR 12. Do not pull back on pin this will release latch. 13. Lower tractor PTO shield, if equipped. DANGER: To avoid bodily injury or machine CHECKING DRIVELINE/CUTTER damage whenever Rotary Cutter is attached, put transmission in PARK position and check CLEARANCE the full range of hitch for interference, binding,... -
Page 18: Modify Pto Driveline
MO DIF YI NG PTO 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. (See MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE in Lubrication and Maintenance section.) MODIFY PTO DRIVELINE 4. - Page 19 M O D IF YI N G P TO 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 acceptable. 2.
- Page 20 MO DIF YI NG PTO CHECK DRIVELINE MAXIMUM 7. Start tractor and raise rotary cutter just enough to remove support blocks. ANGLE 8. Slowly engage tractor hydraulic 3-point control Refer to Figure 3 lever to lower the cutter while checking for sufficient IMPORTANT: To avoid premature driveline drawbar clearance.
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Page 21: Operation
OP E RAT I O N PREPARING CUTTER FOR OPERATION c. Disengage PTO. d. Shut off tractor engine and remove key. DANGER: To help prevent severe injury or death to you or someone else: e. Wait until all moving parts have stopped. f. - Page 22 O P ERATION (continued from previous page) NOTE: Tractor forward speed should be Each rotary cutter can be adjusted to several cutting controlled by gear selection, not engine heights from 1.5 inches to 9 inches of cutting height by speed. For maximum cutting efficiency, moving the rockshaft control lever in conjunction with forward speed should allow cutter to maintain moving the tail wheel adjustment bolt among the height...
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Page 23: Lubrication/Maintenance
LU BR I CAT I ON AN D M AI N TE N A N C E LUBRICATING AND MAINTAINING MACHINE 7. Before each use, see the Rotary Cutter photo for lubrication intervals and locations in this section. SAFELY 8. During operation, listen for abnormal sounds, which might indicate loose part, damaged bearings, or other DANGER: Help prevent bodily injury or death damage. - Page 24 LUBR I CAT ION AN D MAIN TE NANCE OBSERVE LUBRICATION SYMBOLS Lubricate with multipurpose grease. LUBRICATION BEFORE EACH USE NOTE: Pull each section to be sure driveline and shields are securely connected. Make certain PTO shielding is 1. Driveline Universal Joints in good condition.
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Page 25: Service
S ERV IC E PRACTICE SAFE SERVICE PROCEDURES Slide the PTO shield back by using a screwdriver to apply pressure and release the locking collar. CAUTION: To help prevent personal injury (There will be 3 tabs on the locking collar) Once the caused by unexpected movement, be sure to locking collar is released, slide the PTO shield back. - Page 26 SE RV I CE RE-ASSEMBLING DRIVELINE SHIELD 1. Replace white tabbed collar in groove of PTO shaft. 2. Slide driveline shield tube over white tab collar. Align slots/holes with holes in tube. 3. Slide universal joint cover up tube toward universal joint. Align grease fitting on shield with white square tabs on collars.
- Page 27 S ERV IC E REPLACING DRIVELINE SHEAR BOLT REMOVING AND INSTALLING DRIVE- IMPORTANT: Avoid shear bolt failure at start LINE (SHEAR BOLT) up by engaging the PTO slowly at low engine 1. Disconnect driveline shield chain. RPMs. 2. Bend back driveline shield cone. If shear bolt fails: 3.
- Page 28 S E RV I CE 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 breakage. REPLACING BLADES IMPORTANT: Operating with loose blade hardware will damage the blade pan and blades.
- Page 29 S ERV IC E REPLACING BLADE PAN CAUTION: When replacing blades, blade hardware and blade pan it will be necessary to work underneath cutter. Be sure to support cutter frame at all four corner locations with safety shop stands to prevent accidental lowering.
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Page 30: Detaching/Storage
D E TACHI NG /STORAGE DETACHING CUTTER FROM TRACTOR 6. Push pin in and slide driveline off tractor shaft. 7. Support and collapse driveline completely and CAUTION: To prevent personal injury caused lower onto PTO holder or onto mower deck. by unexpected movement: 8. -
Page 31: Product Specifications
PRO D U CT S PECI F I CAT I O N S RC104BL RC205BL RC206BL Weight 463 lbs. 530 lbs. 623 lbs. Hitch Cat 1/ quick hitch Cat 1/ quick hitch Cat 1/ quick hitch compatible compatible compatible Cutting Width 48"... -
Page 32: Parts
PA RTS Parts Overall View RC104BL, RC205BL, RC206BL... - Page 33 New Style RC Backstrap Hard- ware (4pk) RCAFHAH RC A-Frame Height Adjuster Hardware (4pk) RCPPH Rotary Cutter Pivot Plate Hard- ware (2pk) RBRC56MHWH RBRC manual Holder w/ Hard- ware Wheel Hub for Tarter/TSC Rotary Cutters WFBWN Wheel Fork Bolt w/ Nut...
- Page 34 PA RTS Gearbox Parts List RC104BL, RC205BL, RC206BL Item Number Part Number Description 2000029 Gearbox Assembly S-201 Input Seal H-R0141 Input Gasket S-502 Vent Plug S-503 Pipe Plug-Sq. Head H-R0144 Output Gasket S-202 Output Seal...
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Page 35: Torque Specifications
TO RQU E SP ECI FI CATI O N S Proper torque for American fasteners used on manufactured implement. AMERICAN Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).* Bolt Head Markings WRENCH BOLT DIAMETER SIZE(IN.)”A” (IN.)”B” AND GRADE 2 GRADE 5 GRADE 8 THREAD SIZE 7/16... -
Page 36: Trouble Shooting
T ROUB LE SH O OT IN G Problem Possible Cause Possible Remedy Leaves a streak of uncut Rotary cutter not level, side Level 3-pt. hitch linkage on tractor. or partially cut grass. to side. 2. Sharpen or replace blades. 2. -
Page 37: Warranty
Photograph of UPC label. After receipt of the above information, if the product is alleged to be defective, Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment will process the claim and issue a Return Manufacturers Authorization number (RMA). Once an RMA number is issued, Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment will pick up the product from the authorized retailer and return to its facility for inspection. - Page 38 WA RRANTY WARRANTY DISCLAIMER: This limited warranty is in lieu of, and Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment 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 Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment.
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Page 39: Notes
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