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Round Back Rotary Cutter
ERC Series
Operator's Manual
Rev. 03/22

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  • Page 1 Round Back Rotary Cutter ERC Series Operator’s Manual Rev. 03/22...
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  • Page 3 Tar River service parts, and the necessary tools and equipment to handle all your needs. Use only genuine Tar River service parts. Substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet standards required for safe and satisfactory operation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ERC Round Back Rotary Cutter Table of Contents Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 Technical Specifications ……………………………………………………………………………….. 5 Safety …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 Safety Signal Words ……………………………………………………………………………………. 6 General Safety Guidelines ……………………………………………………………………………… 7 Safety Decal Care ………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 Before Operation ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 8 During Operation ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 9 Highway And Transport Operations ……………………………………………………………………...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    ERC Round Back Rotary Cutter Introduction Thank you for purchasing your ERC Round Back Rotary Cutter. The ERC comes standard with front and rear chains and designed for 20-55 HP tractors. The ERC gearbox has a 5 year warranty while the rest of the ma- chine is 1 year.

  • Page 6: Safety

    ERC Round Back Rotary Cutter Important Safety Information Safety It is important that you read the entire manual and to become familiar with this product before you begin using it. This product is designed for certain applications only. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for issues arising from modification.

  • Page 7: General Safety Guidelines

    ERC Round Back Rotary Cutter Important Safety Information General Safety Guidelines Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new piece of equipment. Designers and manufacturers build in as many safety features as possible. However, every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment.

  • Page 8: Before Operation

    ERC Round Back Rotary Cutter Important Safety Information How to install Safety Signs: Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry. • Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper. • Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper. •...

  • Page 9: During Operation

    ERC Round Back Rotary Cutter Important Safety Information During Operation Children should not be allowed on the product. • Clear the area of small children and bystanders before moving the feeder. • If using a towing unit, securely attach feeder by using a hardened 3/4” pin, a metal retainer, and safety •...

  • Page 10: Highway And Transport Operations

    ERC Round Back Rotary Cutter Important Safety Information Highway and Transport Operations Adopt safe driving practices. • Keep the brake pedals latched together at all times. Never use independent braking with machine in tow • as loss of control and/or upset of unit can result. Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions and ensure that your speed is low enough for an •...
  • Page 11 ERC Round Back Rotary Cutter Important Safety Information Highway and Transport Operations Maneuver the tractor or towing vehicle at safe speeds. • Avoid overhead wires or other obstacles. Contact with overhead lines could cause serious injury or death. • Avoid loose fill, rocks and holes, they can be dangerous for equipment operation or movement. •...

  • Page 12: Assembly

    ERC Round Back Rotary Cutter Assembly Three Point Hitch Assembly (Fig. 1) 1. Attach the Lift Arms to the ERC front hitch mounts with M20-2.50x45 bolts, M20 washers and M20 lock- nuts. Do not tighten hardware at this time. (See Parts Section for part numbers). 2.

  • Page 13: Attaching To Tractor

    ERC Round Back Rotary Cutter Attaching to Tractor Warning: When attaching the ERC Rotary Cutter, Never allow anyone to stand between the ERC Rotary Cutter and the tractor. Serious injury or death can occur! Attaching the ERC Rotary Cutter (Fig. 2) Back up the tractor to the ERC Rotary Cutter, while lining up the lower tractor links to the ERC Rotary •...

  • Page 14: Attaching Pto Shaft

    ERC Round Back Rotary Cutter Attaching PTO Shaft Attaching the PTO shaft: Before installing the PTO shaft make sure that the RPM rating and the direction of rotation match those of the tractor. Carefully read the PTO shaft and tractor instructions. Before operation, make sure that the guards are installed on the power take off of the tractor and PTO shaft.

  • Page 15: Adjustments

    ERC Round Back Rotary Cutter Adjustments Adjusting the Tractor Top Link - Transport Position (Fig. 3A) When transporting the ERC Rotary Cutter, adjust the Tractor Top Link as shown in Fig. 3. making sure the U- bracket is parallel to the ground. This position will help prevent the rotary cutter from bouncing causing damage to the implement or tractor.
  • Page 16 ERC Round Back Rotary Cutter Adjustments Warning! Before making adjustments to the ERC Rotary Cutter: Shut off the tractor engine, remove tractor key, set parking brake and block tractor • wheels. Make sure the PTO, blades are not moving before making adjustments. •...

  • Page 17: Maintenance/Service

    ERC Round Back Rotary Cutter Maintenance/Service DANGER: Stop engine, lock parking brake and remove key before performing any service or maintenance. Never rely on the tractor lift system. Place blocks or stands under the rotary cutter deck to prevent it from falling, causing serious injury or death. Always use personal protection devices, such as glasses or gloves when performing mainte- nance on the rotary cutter.
  • Page 18 ERC Round Back Rotary Cutter Maintenance/Service Warning: To avoid injury when changing blades, always wear Personal Protective Equipment, gloves, eye protection, etc. Blade inspection/replacement (Fig. 5) 1. Remove the access cap from the gearbox mount plate, to access the blade nuts. Rotate the blades so that the blade bolt nut lines up with the access hole.
  • Page 19 ERC Round Back Rotary Cutter Maintenance/Service Lubrication Every 8 hours: Grease the tail wheel yoke and the tail wheel hub, Fig. 6A. Check the gear box oil by observing the site glass on the LH side of the gearbox. Add SAE 90W gear oil as needed, Fig.

  • Page 20: Torque Specifications

    ERC Round Back Rotary Cutter Torque Specifications Notes: This chart is an approximate estimate of torque values. Always tighten hardware to these values unless a different torque value or tightening procedure is listed for a specific application. Fasteners must always be replaced with the same grade as specified in the manual. Always use the proper tool for tightening hardware: SAE for SAE hardware and Metric for Metric hardware.

  • Page 21: Parts Breakdown

    Round Back Rotary Cutter ERC Series Parts Manual Rev. 03/22...
  • Page 22 ERC Round Back Rotary Cutter ERC Rotary Cutter Frame...
  • Page 23 ERC Round Back Rotary Cutter ERC Rotary Cutter Frame Item Part # Description Qty. ERC670401 Main deck - 4 ft ERC670501 Main deck - 5 ft ERC670661 Main deck - 6 ft ERC030440 Chain links - 4 ft ERC030504 Chain links -5 ft ERC030640 Chain links - 6 ft BM101525...
  • Page 24 ERC Round Back Rotary Cutter ERC Rotary Cutter Frame...
  • Page 25 ERC Round Back Rotary Cutter ERC Rotary Cutter Frame Item Part # Description Qty. ERC670428 Rear brace (4ft) ERC670528 Rear brace (5ft) ERC670628 Rear brace (6ft) BM1620140 Bolt HH M16-2.0x140 ERC670030 Lift arm ERC670031 Steel sleeve ERC670032 U-bracket BM162055 Blot HH M16-2.0x55 LNM1620 Nut self-locking M16-2.0 BM20245...
  • Page 26 ERC Round Back Rotary Cutter ERC Rotary Cutter Gearbox ERC Rotary Cutter Gearbox Note 1: There are two styles of gearboxes for the ERC Rotary Cutters. Previous models were supplied with Note 1: There are two styles of gearboxes for the ERC Rotary Cutters. Previous models were supplied with a gearbox having a smooth input shaft, (Fig.
  • Page 27 ERC Round Back Rotary Cutter ERC Rotary Cutter PTO - Slip Clutch Item Part # Description Qty. DP1075-40 PTO Yoke - Series 40 DP1076-40 Cross and Bearings - Series 40 DP1079-40 Female Yoke and Tube (tractor end) - Series 40 5SB3007 Safety chain DP1078-40...
  • Page 28 ERC Round Back Rotary Cutter ERC Rotary Cutter PTO - Shear Bolt ERC Rotary Cutter PTO - Shear Bolt Item Part # Description Qty. DP1075-40 PTO Yoke - Series 40 DP1076-40 Cross and Bearings - Series 40 DP1079-40 Female Yoke and Tube (tractor end) - Series 40 5SB3007 Safety chain DP1078-40...
  • Page 29 ERC Round Back Rotary Cutter ERC Rotary Cutter PTO - Smooth Shaft NOTE: This PTO is for Gearboxes with a smooth input shaft only! Item Part # Description Qty. DP1075-40 PTO Yoke - Series 40 DP1076-40 Cross and Bearings - Series 40 DP1079-40 Female Yoke and Tube (tractor end) - Series 40 5SB3007...

  • Page 30: Warranty

    ERC Round Back Rotary Cutter Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY Belco Resources Equipment warrants to the original purchaser of any new piece of machinery from Belco Re- sources Equipment, purchased from an authorized Belco Resources Equipment dealer, that the equipment be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year for non-commercial, state, and mu- nicipalities’...
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  • Page 32 ERC Round Back Rotary Cutter 401 Jeffreys Road Tel: 252-822-7140 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Fax: 252-787-5855 www.tarrivermfg.com Sales@tarrivermfg.com...

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