Gearmore RC30-60 Operation, Service & Parts Manual

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ROTARY
MOWER
Operation, Service &
Parts Manual For
RC30-60, RC30-72,
& RC30-84
February 2006
Form: RC30Mower.pm7

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  • Page 1 ROTARY MOWER Operation, Service & Parts Manual For RC30-60, RC30-72, & RC30-84 February 2006 Form: RC30Mower.pm7...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS To The Owner ....................1 Checklists ......................2 General Safety ....................3 Safety Precautions ..................... 4 Safety Decals ..................5 Section 1 ......................6 Description .................... 6 Technical Specifications ..............7 Section 2 ......................8 Preparation For Use ................8-9 Section 3 ......................
  • Page 3: To The Owner

    TO THE OWNER TO THE OWNER: Please read this manual before using your rotary mower. This manual is provided to give you the necessary operating and maintenance instructions for keeping your rotary mower in excellent operating condition. Please read this manual thoroughly. Understand what each control is for and how to use it.
  • Page 4: Checklists

    DEALER PREPARATION CHECKLIST THIS CHECKLIST TO REMAIN IN OWNER’S MANUAL T IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DEALER TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURES LISTED BELOW BEFORE THE DELIVERY OR THE SALE OF THIS IMPLEMENT TO THE CUSTOMER Dealer Preparation Check List Implement is completely assembled. Gearbox filled with oil.
  • Page 5: General Safety

    GENERAL SAFETY WARNING EVER STAND BETWEEN TRACTOR AND MOWER WHILE TRACTOR IS BEING BACKED TO HITCH WARNING DDITIONAL TRACTOR FRONT BALLAST MAY BE NEEDED FOR STABLE OPERATION AND TRANSPORT OF THE POINT HITCH MOUNTED MOWER EE TRACTOR OPERATOR S MANUAL FOR RECOMMENDED WEIGHTS WARNING OT USE...
  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Most accidents occur because of neglect or carelessness. Avoid needless accidents by following all of the safety precautions listed below. Machinery should be operated only by those who are responsible and are authorized to do so. Stop the engine, lower implement, lock the brakes, and remove the ignition key before dismounting from the tractor.
  • Page 7: Safety Decals

    SAFETY DECALS WARNING WARNING MPLEMENT CAN FALL FROM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE O AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH LOCK UP OR SECURELY SUPPORT IMPLEMENT OTARY MOWERS MAY DISCHARGE OBJECTS BEFORE WORKING UNDERNEATH AT HIGH SPEEDS WHICH COULD RESULT IN URGE ALL AIR FROM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SERIOUS INJURY TO BY STANDERS OR BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RAISE OR LOWER...
  • Page 8: Section 1

    SECTION 1 - D ESCRIPTION Your standard duty RC30 Rotary Mower 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 mower in excellent operating condition. Please read this manual thoroughly.
  • Page 9: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NO: RC30-60 RC30-72 RC30-84 Cutting Width: 60" 72" 84" Cutting Height: " - 9" " - 9" " - 9" Cutting Capacity: Up to 2" Diameter Up to 2" Diameter Up to 2" Diameter Hitch: Cat. I (Clevis Style) Cat.
  • Page 10: Section 2

    SECTION 2 - Preparation For Use WARNING EVER STAND BETWEEN TRACTOR AND ROTARY MOWER WHILE TRACTOR IS BEING BACKED TO HITCH WARNING DDITIONAL TRACTOR FRONT BALLAST MAY BE NEEDED FOR STABLE OPERATION AND TRANSPORT OF THE POINT HITCH MOUNTED MOWER EE TRACTOR OPERATOR S MANUAL FOR RECOMMENDED WEIGHTS...
  • Page 11: Preparation For Use

    PREPARATION FOR USE Figure 2-1 (3-Point Hitch Points) Figure 2-4 Top Link Hitch Point Lift Arms Hitch Pins J. Using cut off section of shield as a guide, cut shaft the same amount. (Figure 2-5) K. Repeat steps "I" and "J" to other driveline section.
  • Page 12: Section 3

    SECTION 3 - Operating Instructions 3-1 GENERAL SAFETY Only qualified people should operate this machine. Operator should wear hard hat, safety glasses, and safety shoes. It is recommended that tractor be equipped with Rollover Protective Systems (ROPS) and a seat belt be used. Before beginning operation, clear work area of objects that may be picked up and thrown.
  • Page 13: Operation

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Tractor 3-point hitch top link must be adjusted so Figure 3-2 Top Link Position that rotary mower top link has a small amount of slack when in the work position. (See Figure 3-2) 3-3 OPERATION Perform BEFORE EACH USE maintenance listed in paragraph 4-1.
  • Page 14: Section 4

    SECTION 4 - Maintenance 4-1 MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST Perform scheduled maintenance as outlined below. Lower machine to ground, turn off tractor and set parking brake before doing maintenance inspections or work. All bolts should be torqued as recom- mended in the Torque Specifications unless otherwise indicated. BEFORE EACH USE: Check tractor tire air pressure.
  • Page 15: Blade Replacement

    MAINTENANCE Figure 4-1 4-3 BLADE REPLACEMENT Figure 4-2 It is not necessary to remove the complete blade holder assembly to replace the blades. Blade bolts are accessible through a hole in the top of the mower deck. Always re- place both blades on a blade holder using two blades having the same weight.
  • Page 16: Slip Clutch Operational Check

    MAINTENANCE 4-5 SLIP CLUTCH OPERATIONAL CHECK After the implement has been stored for 30 days or more, perform the following operational check: A. Loosen eight nuts retaining clutch springs 1/3 turn or until spring can be turned with fingers. B. With tractor at idle speed, engage tractor PTO drive 2-3 seconds. Clutch should slip without turning blades.
  • Page 17: Torque Specifications

    TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 18: Section 5

    SECTION 5 - Parts REF# QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION Deck Assembly 100107 Brand Label 300101 Warning / Danger Decal 300146 Top Link Mount 300111 Hitch Pivot Link 300147 Lift Strap - 60" 300148 Lift Strap - 72" 300149 Lift Strap - 84" 300141 Gearbox - 85 HP 300124...
  • Page 19: Articulated Hitch Assembly

    ARTICULATED HITCH ASSEMBLY REF# QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION Hitch Mount Lug 300146 Top Link Mount 300112 Lift Link Bushing 300111 Hitch Pivot Link 300147 Lift Strap 60" 300148 Lift Strap 72" 300149 Lift Strap 84" 100102 Hitch Bolt " x 5", Grade 5 100111 Flat Washer "...
  • Page 20: Gearbox & Blade Pan Assembly

    GEARBOX & BLADE PAN ASSEMBLY REF# QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 300150 Blade Pan 60" 300151 Blade Pan 72" & 84" 300152 Blade Set (2 blades) 60" & 72" 300153 Blade Set (2 blades) 84" 300117 Blade Washer 300118 Blade Bolt Set 300154 RC30 Series 5 PTO Shaft w/slip clutch 300141...
  • Page 21: Gearbox Assembly

    GEARBOX ASSEMBLY REF# QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 300201 Seal, Input Shaft 85 HP 300200 Seal, Output Shaft 300136 Breather Fill Plug 300202 Oil Level " Plug...
  • Page 22: Tailwheel Assembly

    TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLY REF# QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 300127 Tailwheel 300109 Tailwheel Fork 300142 Tailwheel Beam 60" 300143 Tailwheel Beam 72" 300144 Tailwheel Beam 84" 300128 Axle Bolt 1 x 8" w/Flat Washer, Nut, Cotter Pin 100114 Cotter Pin 300129 Bushing (Tailwheel) 100115 Washer 100116...
  • Page 23: Chain Guard Assembly

    CHAIN GUARD ASSEMBLY PART NUMBERS REF# QTY. RC30-60 RC30-72 RC30-84 DESCRIPTION 300191 300192 300193 Front Chain Guard Frame 3300194 300194 300194 Rear Chain Guard Frame 300168 300169 300195 Front Rod 300170 300170 300170 Rear Rod 100144 100144 100144 Retaining Bolt "...
  • Page 24: Chain Guard Installation

    CHAIN GUARD INSTALLATION 1. Insert " x 3" bolts and flat washers (items 3 & 4) through hole from inside out of rotary mower. 2. Place front chain guard (item 1) against tube frame of rotary mower and install flat washers, lock washers, and nuts until all are installed.
  • Page 25: Pto Driveline Assembly

    PTO DRIVELINE REF# QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 572050351 RS Collar Yoke 1- " 6-Spline 41205 Cross Kit Assembly #5 204056860 Outer Tube Yoke #5 341053000 Roll Pin O.T. #5 225701200 Outer Drive Tube #5 225111200 Inner Drive Tube #5 341002000 Roll Pin I.T.
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem: Possible Cause: Possible Remedy: Leaves a streak of uncut or Mower not level, side to side Level 3-pt. hitch linkage on tractor. partially cut grass Blade dull or bent. Sharpen or replace blades. Blades unable to cut that part of grass Slow ground speed of tractor but keep engine pressed by path of tractor tires.
  • Page 27: Limited Warranty

    Our obligation shall be limited to repairing or replacement of any part, provided that such part is returned within thirty (30) days from date of failure to Gearmore through the dealer from whom the purchase was made, transportation charges prepaid.

This manual is also suitable for:

Rc30-72Rc30-84

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