Summary of Contents for KingKutter 245 Series
- Page 1 PO Box 1200 305 Commerce Drive Winfield, Alabama 35594 SERIES 245 & 246 ROTARY CUTTER MARCH 2024 OWNER’S MANUAL...
- Page 3 TO THE PURCHASER This manual contains valuable information about your new King Kutter Cutter. It has been carefully prepared to give you helpful suggestions for operating, adjusting, servicing and ordering repair parts. Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference.
- Page 4 It is the purchaser and/or operator’s responsibility to…. Read and understand the information contained in this manual. Operate, lubricate, assemble and maintain the equipment in accordance with all instructions and safety procedures in this manual. Inspect the equipment and replace or repair any parts that are damaged or worn which under continued operation would cause damage, wear to other parts, or cause a safety hazard.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS ITEM PAGE Safety ................. 6 Specifications & Bolt Torque Chart ......8 Safety Training ............9 Preparation .............. 10 Operational Safety ........... 11 Transport Safety............13 Attaching To Tractor ..........14 Sizing PTO ............... 16 Introduction, Modification & Assembly ..... 17 Installing PTO &... -
Page 6: Safety
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practice. If you have any questions not answered in this manual or require additional copies or the manual is damaged, please contact your dealer or King Kutter, Inc. P.O. Box 1200 Winfield, AL 35594 (205) 487-3202 or www.kingkutter.com... - Page 7 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES Safety of the operator and by standards is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a cutter. However, every year accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment.
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Page 8: Specifications & Bolt Torque Chart
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL CUTTING WIDTH - in. (mm) 60 (1524) 60 (1524) GEAR BOX 40 HP 40 HP P.T.O. RPM BLADE TIP SPEED (FPM) 12,440 12,440 BLADES - in. (mm) 1/2” X 3” (12.7 X 76.2) 1/2” X 3” (12.7 X 76.2) STUMP JUMPER ROUND STD. -
Page 9: Safety Training
SAFETY TRAINING Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our product. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an operator or bystander. In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of this equipment. -
Page 10: Preparation
PREPARATION Never operate the tractor and cutter until you have read and completely understand this manual, the Tractor Operator’s Manual, and each of the safety messages found on the safety signs on the tractor and cutter. Personal protection equipment including hardhat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves are recommended during assembly, installation, operation, adjustment, maintenance, repairing, removal, or moving the implement. -
Page 11: Operational Safety
OPERATIONAL SAFETY The use of this equipment is subject to certain hazards that cannot be protected against by the mechanical means or product design. All operators of this equipment must read and understand this entire manual, paying particular attention to safety and operating instructions, prior to using. - Page 12 OPERATIONAL SAFETY continued... Never allow the cutting blade to contact such items. Cut material higher at first, allowing rotary cutter to clear hidden objects. Never assume an area is clear. Always Check! Always stop the tractor, disengage PTO, set brake, shut off the tractor engine, remove the ignition key, lower implement to the ground and allow cutter blades to come to a complete stop before dismounting tractor.
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Page 13: Transport Safety
OPERATIONAL SAFETY continued... Pass rotary cutter diagonally through sharp dips and avoid sharp drops to prevent “hanging up” tractor and rotary cutter. Practice will improve your skills in maneuvering on rough terrain. Always cut down slopes, never across the face. Always check tractor manual for proper use on slopes. -
Page 14: Attaching To Tractor
ATTACHING TO TRACTOR WARNING Never stand between tractor and rotary cutter while backing up tractor to the hitch. STEP 1 Attach to tractor's category 1, three point hitch as described in the Tractor's Operator’s Manual. WARNING Failure to install retaining clip on gearbox input shaft would allow driveline to swing freely if bolt is sheared causing possible injury or death. - Page 15 ATTACHING TO TRACTOR continued..STEP 5 Place and hold inner PTO shaft section next to outer section and check if PTO shaft is too long. Each section should end approximately 3 inches short of reaching u-joint shield on the opposite section. If the shaft is too long measure 3 inches back from each u-joint shield and mark the other shaft section.
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Page 16: Sizing Pto
SIZING PTO SHAFT STEP 1 Cutting the PTO shaft to length. NOTE: Be sure to cut equal lengths of each PTO shaft section. Clamp end of PTO shaft in a vice and cut off shield where marked. (Figure 1-A & 1-B) Figure 1-A STEP 2 Using cut section of the shield as a guide... -
Page 17: Introduction, Modification & Assembly
INTRODUCTION This manuals covers the assembly, operation, and maintenance of your Series 245 & 246 Cutter. Studying and following these instructions will ensure optimum product performance and longevity. Be sure to read all instructions carefully. Read all safety precautions prior to operation. -
Page 18: Installing Pto & Before Operation
INSTALLING DRIVELINE (Slip Clutch Model) 1) Depress button on yoke of driveline while sliding it onto the splined input shaft of the gearbox. 2) With the driveline fed onto the input shaft, release the push button. Slide the driveline further onto the shaft until the push button releases, locking the driveline onto the shaft. 3) Push and pull the driveline to ensure it is locked in place. -
Page 19: Tractor Stability & Operation & Adjustments
TRACTOR STABILITY WARNING A minimum 20% of combined tractor and cutter weight must be on tractor front wheels with attachment in transport position. Without this weight, tractor could tip over causing personal injury or death. See tractor operator's manual for information regarding adding weights. -
Page 20: Transporting & Maintenance
2) Adjust the top link in or out so the top swinging link is nearly below A-frame upper pivot. 3) Check the tailwheel to see that it contacts the ground. If it does not, reposition the rear tailwheel arm bolt to lower the tailwheel as needed to contact the ground. 4) If the tailwheel is too low causing too much front to rear tilt, adjust the tailwheel up by moving the rear bolt to the next hole. -
Page 21: Slip Clutch Check & Adjust, Lubrication Schedule
SLIP CLUTCH Operational Check On a new unit or one that has been stored between seasons, perform the following check. 1) Loosen all spring retaining nuts until springs can be turned with fingers. 2) With tractor at idle speed, engage PTO for 2-3 seconds. Clutch should slip without turning blades. -
Page 22: Storage & Safety Decal Locations
STORAGE 1) Clean all debris from cutter deck and driveline. 2) Store cutter on a level surface sheltered from the weather. 3) Lower cutter to ground for storage and block to prevent rolling. 4) Store cutter supported on blocks to allow air circulation beneath cutter. 5) Support tractor end of driveline to keep off the ground. -
Page 23: Safety Shielding
SAFETY SHIELDING Ref No. DESCRIPTION Part # CHAIN PLATE FOR 5’ CUTTER (Optional) 811754 CHAIN PLATE FOR 6’ CUTTER (Optional) 811759 HOLD DOWN BELT FOR 5’ CUTTER 815533 HOLD DOWN PLATE FOR 6’ CUTTER 815536 FRONT BELT FOR 5’ CUTTER (Optional) 815532 FRONT BELT FOR 6’... -
Page 24: Replacement Parts
CUTTER PARTS DIAGRAM... - Page 25 CUTTER PARTS DESCRIPTION Part # DESCRIPTION Part # FLAT WASHER 1-1/4” SAE 303977 HHCS 5/8” X 2” GR. 5 303676 TAILWHEEL FORK 505245 CAT 1 LIFT PINS (PK. 2) 203266 HEX LOCKNUT 1” NC 304024 LOCKWASHER 7/8” 303958 LA+MINATED TAILWHEEL 505138 HEX NUT 7/8”...
- Page 26 40 HP GEARBOX...
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Page 27: Gearbox Parts
GEARBOX PARTS Ref. Part Name Gearbox Gearbox 184005 184010 SNAP RING 106138 106138 INPUT SEAL (NAK 35 x 54 x 10) 156010 156010 FRONT CAP 129015 129015 FRONT CAP GASKET 124130 124130 SNAP RING 131031 131031 SNAP RING 131030 131030 BEARING (Hoover 208) 155005 155005... -
Page 28: Shear Bolt & Slip Clutch Pto Shaft Parts
SHEAR BOLT PTO COMPONENTS Ref. No. Part Name Part # TRACTOR YOKE WITH LOCK COLLAR 505059 TRACTOR LOCK COLLAR KIT 699526 CROSS & BEARING KIT 505062 IMPLEMENT YOKE -SHEARBOLT 505071 BEARING SHIELD OUTER - 40 699561 RIGID CONE OUTER TUBE 699547 RING/CONE STIFFNER 699569... - Page 29 SLIP CLUTCH PTO COMPONENTS Ref. No. Part Name Part # TRACTOR YOKE WITH LOCK COLLAR 505059 TRACTOR LOCK COLLAR KIT 699526 CROSS & BEARING KIT 505062 SLIP CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 699500 BEARING SHIELD OUTER - 40 699561 RIGID CONE OUTER TUBE 699547 RING/CONE STIFFNER 699569...
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Page 30: Slip Clutch Assembly & Parts
SLIP CLUTCH COMPONENTS Ref. No. Part Name Part # HHCS M10 X 80 & NUT 505455 PRESSURE PLATE 699515 INNER PLATE - FD1 699513 CLUTCH LINING - 140 MM DIA - FD1 699519 LOCK BOLT KIT M12 1-3/8” 699530 CLUTCH/HUB WWITH FLANGE 699505 SLEEVE 699592... -
Page 31: Warranty
1. Limited Warranty. King Kutter, Inc. (“King Kutter”), P.O. Box 1200, Winfield, Alabama 35594, warrants to the original retail purchaser (“Purchaser”) that the product that is the subject of this sale is free from defects in material and workmanship at the time of sale.
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