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- Page 1 Square Back Rotary Cutter INSTRUCTION MANUAL Due to improvements, the actual product may differ slightly. June 2021...
- Page 2 TO THE CUSTOMER This manual contains valuable information about your new Mower. It has been carefully prepared to give you helpful suggestions for operating, adjusting, and servicing. Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference. Study it carefully, only by proper care and operation can you expect to receive the service and long life designed and built into this mower.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS ITEM PAGE Safety ................3 Equipment Safety Guidelines ........... 4 Assembly Instructions ............5 Before Operating .............. 9 Preparation ..............10 Starting and Stopping Safety .......... 10 Transportation Safety ............13 Attaching to Tractor ............14 Cutting Height Adjustment ..........15 Operating Instructions ............. -
Page 4: Safety
SAFETY READ FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL, ESPECIALLY SAFETY SECTION. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. TAKE NOTE! THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IS FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS SYMBOL MEANS THIS MANUAL. THIS SYMBOL IS ATTENTION! USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION BE ON THE ALERT! TO INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! -
Page 5: Equipment Safety Guidelines
EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES • Safety of the operator and bystanders one of the main concerns in designing and developing a mower. However, every year accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few moments of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment. -
Page 6: Assembly Instructions
ROTARY CUTTER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 Place Rotary Cutter on a flat, level surface. (See Figure 1) Figure 1 STEP 2 Remove the PTO shaft, lift pins, spacers. Loosen and remove the bolts four (4) on the lift arm brackets, that secure the lift arm support straps, lift... - Page 7 STEP 4 Loosen and remove the two nuts washers A-frame tailwheel section, leaving the bolts in place. (See Figure 4) Figure 4 5 Install both the right and left side lift STEP arm braces by sliding them over the A-frame tailwheel bolts that were loosened in Step 4.
- Page 8 STEP 6 Install the long top mounting bolt by inserting it through the hole in the left side lift arm brace, the lower of the holes in the left side lift arm, spacer, the lower of the two holes in the top of the right-side lift arm (which should not be attached to the lift arm bracket at this time), and finally through the right-side lift arm...
- Page 9 STEP 7 Using the right-side lift arm as a lever, pull to the outside of the lift arm bracket and inset bolt through lift arm and lift arm bracket. (See Figure 9) Install washer and nut. Place the lift pin in the larger of the two (2) holes on the lift arm brace and loosely attach the lift arm.
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Page 10: Before Operating
ROTARY CUTTER Fill the gearbox using a 90W multipurpose gear oil. Place Rotary Cutter so that the deck is secure and level. -
Page 11: Preparation
PREPARATION • Never operate the tractor and mower until you have read and completely understand this manual, Tractor Operator's Manual, and each of the safety messages found on the safety decals on tractor mower. • Personal protection equipment including hardhat, safety glasses, safety... - Page 12 STARTING AND STOPPING SAFETY (Continued) • The engine RPM should always be at idle speed when engaging the PTO. Once engaged and you are ready to start cutting, increase the PTO speed to approximately 540 RPM and maintain throughout the cutting operation.
- Page 13 STARTING AND STOPPING SAFETY (Continued) • Do not reach or place any part of your body under the equipment until it is blocked securely. • Do not allow riders on the Rotary Cutter or tractor at any time. There is no safe place riders.
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Page 14: Transportation Safety
TRANSPORT SAFETY • Always observe state and local laws governing highway safety and the travel of farm machinery on public roads. • The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most locations. However, some locations prohibit their use. Local laws should be checked for all lighting and marking requirements. -
Page 15: Attaching To Tractor
ATTACHING TO TRACTOR WARNING STEP 1 Attach to tractor's three-point hitch as described in the Tractor's Operator's Manual. STEP Apply any multi-purpose grease to the outside of the male (inner) PTO shaft section. Assemble PTO shaft and install on Rotary Cutter and tractor. WARNING Failure to install the retaining the clip on the gearbox... -
Page 16: Cutting Height Adjustment
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT To prevent blades from striking the ground, your Rotary Cutter should be set to the highest position that will give you the desired cutting height. By setting your mower up this way, you reduce blade wear and stress on the mower. Mowing at regular intervals will produce far better results than periodic mowing. -
Page 17: Operating Instructions
ROTARY CUTTER OPERATION STEP 1 It is recommended that you perform the maintenance described in maintenance section (page 17) before each use. STEP 2 Read, understand, and follow the information on Safety, Preparation, Starting and Stopping safety, Operational safety and Transport safety warning sections of this manual (pages 10 thru 13). -
Page 18: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE 1. Periodically check and maintain proper gear oil level. (See page 9) 2. Approximately every hours, grease spindles (3), roller axle (1), wheel forks (4), wheel axles (4), PTO shaft universal joints (2), and PTO telescoping surface. NOTE: Use a high temperature/multi-purpose grease. Before each use check to make sure all safety features are installed and working... -
Page 19: Maintenance And Storage Safety
MAINTENANCE SAFETY • Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance an invitation trouble. • Follow good shop practices. • Keep service area clean and dry. • sure electrical outlets and tools properly grounded. • adequate light for the hand. • Make sure there is... -
Page 20: Safety Decals And Locations
SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS The safety decals and positions on the equipment are shown in the illustration below. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety decals, the type of warning and the area or specific function related to that area that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS. - Page 21 DANGER ROTATING BLADES-KEEP AWAY To prevent serious injury or death when the engine Is running and the blades are rotating: • Never allow riders, especially children, on tractor mower • operate with bystanders in t he mowing area. • not operate with deflectors/guards removed •...
- Page 22 To prevent serious injury or death: SI no lee Ingles, plds ayuds s algulen que sl lo lea para traduzcs las medldas de segurldsd. • Read and understand Operator s Manual before using. Review annually. • Do not permit riders on tractor or mower, Including children.
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Page 23: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Level 3 pt. Hitch linkage on tractor Leaves a streak of 1. Mower not level side to side. uncut or partially Sharpen or replace blades. grass. 2. Blades dull or bent. Use correct PTO speed. - Page 24 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE POSSIBLE REMEDY PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Allow gr ss to dry before mowing. Material discharges from 2. Grass wet. Slow ground speed of tractor but mower unevenly; bunches keep engine running at full PTO of material along swath. (Continued) rpm.
- Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING GUI.DE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY PROBLEM Blade wears too fast. Cutting in sandy conditions. Increase cutting height. 2. Cutting in rocky conditions. Increase cutting height. 3. Blades hitting ground. Increase cutting height. Mower seems to require 1. Advancing into grass or brush Reduce forward travel speed.
- Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Gearbox noisy 1. Rough gears. in or change gears. Replace bearing. Worn bearings. Low oil in gearbox Check level and add oil. Gearbox leaking. Damaged oil seal. Replace seal. Bent shaft. Replace oil seal and shaft. 3.
- Page 29 Rotary Cutter (Whole Assembly)
- Page 30 TAIL ASSEMBLY...
- Page 31 Tail Parts List Ref. # Part # Description QTY. BM162070 Bolt- M16 x 2.0 x 70 FW16 Flat Washer- M16 LW16 Lock Washer- M16 NM1620 Nut- M16 x 2.0 ERC030419 Wheel Assembly A Frame- 4 foot ERC030519 Wheel Assembly A Frame- 5 foot ERC030619 Wheel Assembly A Frame- 6 foot GN081S...
- Page 32 Main Body- Square Back Cutter...
- Page 33 Main Body Parts List Ref. # Part # Description QTY. CP5x50 Cotter Pin- M5 x 50 BM162045 Bolt- M16 x 2.0 x 45 FW16 Flat Washer- M16 LW16 Lock Washer- M16 NM1620 Nut- M16 x 2.0 NM2715 Nut- M27 x 1.5 FW27 Flat Washer- M27 CNM243...
- Page 34 Main Body- Square Back Cutter...
- Page 36 A Frame Assembly- Square Back Cutter...
- Page 37 A Frame Parts List Ref. # Part # Description QTY. BM162045 Bolt—M16 x 20 x 45 FW16 Flat Washer- M16 LW16 Lock Washer- M16 NM1620 Nut- M16 x 2.0 BM1620130 Bolt- M16 x 2.0 x 130 BM1620130 Bolt- M16 x 2.0 x 130 ERC030011 Steel Sleeve- M22.5 x 16.5 ERC030012...
- Page 39 ERC030443 Chain Rod- 4 foot ERC030543 Chain Rod- 5 foot ERC030643 Chain Rod- 6 foot LNM061 Self-locking Nut- M6 x 1.0 BM101535 Bolt- M10 x 1.5 x 35 FW10 Flat Washer- M10 LW10 Lock Washer- M10 NM1015 Nut- M10 x 1.5...
- Page 40 AVOIDABLE DAMAGES. POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE Shield Problem Possible Causes Remedy .ACTIONS Excessive wear of shield Insufficient lubrication. Follow lubrication instructions. bearings. Incorrect chain mounting. Mount chain to allow maximum angularity. Shield interfering with implement. Do not allow the safety shields to come in contact with parts of...
- Page 41 AVOIDABLE DAMAGES _ POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Cross kit - Cross arms broken. - Extreme torque peak or shock Use appropriate safety device. loads. Change to a larger PTO size. -Axial loads too high. - Shorten PTO shaft. - Replace defective cross bearings.
- Page 42 AVOIDABLE DAMAGES CORRECTIVE ACTIONS POSSIBLE CAUSES Quick Disconnect Yoke -Quick-disconnect pin dirty service -Quick-disconnect pin tight Clean, oil and follow completely seized. Due to insufficient maintenance. instructions -Quick-disconnect pin damaged Replace quick-disconnect pin. -Quick-disconnect pin defective (broken or bent). (forced engagement, incorrect handling).
- Page 43 ADDITIONAL SAFETY MESSAGES Operating, servicing, and maintaining this equipment can expose you to chemicals including gasoline, diesel fuel, lubricants, petroleum products, engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
- Page 44 Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations Part 1928.57(a)(6). www.osha.gov Operator instructions. At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, the employer shall instruct every employee who operates an agricultural tractor and implements in the safe operating practices and servicing of equipment with which they are or will be involved, and of any other practices dictated by the work environment.