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Kubota RCK72-F36 Operator's Manual

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KUBOTA Corporation 2005
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
- Original instructions -
MANUEL DE L'OPERATEUR
- Traduction de la notice originale -
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
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1BDACAFAP0010
READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL
MANUEL A LIRE ET A CONSERVER
DIESE ANLEITUNG BITTE SORGFÄLTIG
DURCHLESEN UND GRIFFBEREIT AUFBEWAHREN
RCK72-F36
MODELS
RCK72R-F36
MODELES
RCK60-F36
MODELLE
RCK60R-F36
RCK54-F28

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RCK72P-F36 what is the deck cutting width

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The deck cutting width of the Kubota RCK72-F36 is 1826 mm (71.9 inches).

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  • Page 1 Code No. 1BDACAFAP0010 N° de code. K5682-7111-8 Code-Nr. READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL MANUEL A LIRE ET A CONSERVER PRINTED IN U.S.A. DIESE ANLEITUNG BITTE SORGFÄLTIG IMPRIME AU U.S.A. © KUBOTA Corporation 2005 DRUCK : U.S.A. DURCHLESEN UND GRIFFBEREIT AUFBEWAHREN...
  • Page 2 Des milliers de personnes font confiance au savoir faire de Hi-Lo High speed-Low speed KUBOTA, à sa technologie, à son expérience et à son service Hydrostatic Transmission après vente, vous aussi pouvez faire confiance à KUBOTA. Left Hand (Standing in the direction of travel) KUBOTA ist ···...

  • Page 3: Safety First

    FOREWORD You are now the proud owner of a KUBOTA ROTARY MOWER. This machine is a product of KUBOTA's quality engineering and manufacturing. It is made of excellent materials and under a rigid quality control system. It will give you long, satisfactory service.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SAFE OPERATION ....................1 IMPORTANT........................ 1 SERVICE ........................3 INTRODUCTION ......................4 SPECIFICATIONS ....................4 MOWER TERMINOLOGY ..................5 SETTING UP ....................... 8 PRE-ASSEMBLY ..................... 8 SETTING UP THE MOWER ..................9 MOWER MOUNTING ....................11 MOUNTING THE MOWER ..................11 DISMOUNTING THE MOWER DECK ..............
  • Page 6 SAFE OPERATION SAFE OPERATION Careful operation is your best insurance against an 2. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and pets. accident. Read this section carefully before operating the All people and pets should be kept at a safe distance mower.
  • Page 7 SAFE OPERATION MOWER SAFETY LABELS...
  • Page 8 SAFE OPERATION...
  • Page 9 SAFE OPERATION...
  • Page 10 2. Clean pictorial safety labels with soap and water, dry with a soft cloth. 3. Replace damaged or missing pictorial safety labels with new labels from your local KUBOTA Dealer. 4. If a component with pictorial safety label(s) affixed is replaced with new part, make sure new label(s) is (are) attached in the same location(s) as the replaced component.

  • Page 12: Safe Operation

    1. Adjust the anti-scalp rollers and wheels according to the mowing height. Refer to the label below. This label is also affixed to the mower deck. [RCK72-F36 / RCK72R-F36] (1) Front gauge wheel (2) Lift rod (3) Front roller...
  • Page 13 IMPORTANT [RCK54-F28] (1) Spindle holder (2) Blade (3) 2-Cup washers (4) Spline boss (5) Bolt (6) Spindle guard (1) Front gauge wheel (2) Lift rod (3) Front roller 2. Grease the following parts. (See "MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST" in "MAINTENANCE" section.) A Universal joint A Front gauge wheel brackets and front gauge wheels...

  • Page 14: Service

    2. The serial number is located on the right side of the deck. 3. For your reference, please record the serial number in the space provided. KUBOTA MOWER MODEL SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE NAME OF DEALER...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS Model RCK72-F36 RCK72R-F36 RCK60-F36 RCK60R-F36 RCK54-F28 Suitable front mower F2880, F3680 F2880 Mounting method 2 point linkage Adjustment of cutting height Gauge wheel Cutting width 1826 1524 1375 Cutting height 25 to 129 Discharge direction Side Rear...

  • Page 16: Mower Terminology

    INTRODUCTION MOWER TERMINOLOGY [RCK72-F36] [RCK72R-F36] (1) Shield (8) Universal joint (2) Gauge wheel arm right (9) Front roller (3) Gauge wheel arm left (10) Anti-scalp roller (4) Discharge deflector (11) Center frame (5) Deck (12) Blade (6) Gear box (7) Front gauge wheel...
  • Page 17 INTRODUCTION [RCK60-F36] [RCK60R-F36] (1) Shield (8) Universal joint (2) Gauge wheel arm right (9) Front roller (3) Gauge wheel arm left (10) Anti-scalp roller (4) Discharge deflector (11) Center frame (5) Deck (12) Blade (6) Gear box (7) Front gauge wheel...
  • Page 18 INTRODUCTION [RCK54-F28] (1) Shield (7) Front gauge wheel (2) Gauge wheel arm right (8) Universal joint (3) Gauge wheel arm left (9) Front roller (4) Discharge deflector (10) Center frame (5) Deck (11) Blade (6) Gear box...

  • Page 19: Setting Up

    Some of the mower parts were packed separately. [RCK60-F36] Read the following procedure to properly assemble the mower. PRE-ASSEMBLY Take out all mower components from the case and check the parts as shown in the figure. [RCK72-F36] [RCK60R-F36] [RCK72R-F36] [RCK54-F28]...

  • Page 20: Setting Up The Mower

    SETTING UP SETTING UP THE MOWER [RCK72-F36 / RCK60-F36] 2. Install the discharge pin with the spring pushed 1. Attach the front gauge wheels to the arms of the deck against the mower deck, then install the spring pin as with the clevis pins and snap rings.
  • Page 21 SETTING UP [RCK72-F36 / RCK72R-F36] 3. Install the gas spring to the mower deck with the clevis pin, the plain washer and the split pin. (1) Gas spring (2) Clevis pin, plain washer, split pin...

  • Page 22: Mower Mounting

    4. Install the lift rods to the mower deck with lock pins and down the mower deck on the ground. [RCK72-F36 / RCK72R-F36] A Finally pull the universal joint to see if it is locked tight 5. Attach the gas spring to the mower link with the clevis in position.

  • Page 23: Dismounting The Mower Deck

    MOWER MOUNTING DISMOUNTING THE MOWER DECK 7. [Only for universal joint with the chain] Hook the chain on the cover stay of the frame. For dismounting the mower deck, reverse the above procedures. To avoid personal injury: A The mower links (left hand, right hand) are spring-loaded.

  • Page 24: Operating The Mower

    3. Adjust the anti-scalp roller as shown in the figure. 3. Always keep the left side of the mower toward trees, [RCK72-F36 / RCK72R-F36] posts or other obstacles on the first trip around the obstacle. (For side discharge mower) 4.
  • Page 25 OPERATING THE MOWER [RCK60-F36 / RCK60R-F36] C For adjusting the lift rod tension To adjust the tension, insert the set pin from A, B, C or D as shown in the figure. (1) Front gauge wheel (2) Lift rod (3) Front roller (4) Anti-scalp roller A For easy adjusting of the lift rods, place a wooden block under the rear end of the mower deck before...

  • Page 26: Operating Mower

    OPERATING THE MOWER OPERATING MOWER To avoid serious injury or death: A Do not operate the mower without the discharge deflector properly in place. To avoid personal injury: A Clear the work area of objects which might be picked up and thrown. A Do not direct the opening of the deflector at bystanders or animals.

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST To avoid personal injury: A Stop the engine and remove the key. Used hours (Change or check every interval) Reference Check Point page Daily 50 Hrs 150 Hrs 2 years Oil leakage check Make sure blade caps crews are tight. Blade wear check All hardware check Make sure all pins are in place.

  • Page 28: Check And Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE CHECK AND MAINTENANCE BLubricating All Grease Fittings (Use multipurpose EP2 grease (NLGI Grade No. 2).) Grease the following locations. To avoid personal injury: A Stop the engine, set the parking brake, and remove the key. BGear box oil 1. To check the oil level, remove the check plug (bolt). A Place the mower on a level surface.

  • Page 29: Mower Tilp Up

    (1) Front roller position. A Move the High-Low gear shift lever in the "NEUTRAL" position. [RCK72-F36 / RCK72R-F36 / RCK60-F36 / RCK60R-F36] BHow to Tilt Up 1. Place the PTO lever in the "DISENGAGE" position. 2. Stop the engine, set the parking brake and remove the key.
  • Page 30 MAINTENANCE [RCK72-F36 / RCK72R-F36] For assisting the tilting up force. A Detach the tilt pipe set in the mower deck, and set it in the tilt lever. A Pull the tilt pipe in the direction of the arrow, hook the tilt lever, and remove the tilt pipe.

  • Page 31: How To Mount The Mower

    A Move the PTO lever in the "DISENGAGE" position. A Move the High-Low gear shift lever in the "NEUTRAL" position. [RCK72-F36, RCK72R-F36] After mounting the mower: 2. Set the tilt lever to the "UNLOCKED" position with the tilt pipe. To avoid personal injury: 3.

  • Page 32: Blade Replacement

    MAINTENANCE BLADE REPLACEMENT BHow to Check and Remove Blades 1. Tilt up the mower and turn it over to expose the blades. 2. Wedge a block of wood between the blade and mower To avoid personal injury: housing or install box wrench over pulley nut to A Wear heavy gloves or wrap the end of the blade prevent spindle from rotating while removing blade with a rag when you handle blades.

  • Page 33: How To Sharpen Blades

    MAINTENANCE BELT REPLACEMENT 1. Remove the mower from the machine. BHow to Sharpen Blades 2. Remove the left and right hand shields from the mower 1. To sharpen the blades, clamp the blade securely in a deck. Also only for RCK54-F28 remove the center vise.

  • Page 34: Front Gauge Wheel [Tires]

    (2) Mower link time. Check tire pressure daily and inflate it as necessary. Reference Number of spacer A When replacing the gauge wheel, check the inflation pressure of the tires. Tire RCK72-F36 RCK60-F36 RCK54-F28 RCK72R-F36 RCK60R-F36 24"...

  • Page 35: Adjusting Lift Springs (Lh & Rh)

    MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING LIFT SPRINGS (LH & RH) In order to help improve traction, adjust the lift springs according to the chart below. RCK72-F36, RCK72R-F36, RCK60-F36, RCK60R-F36, RCK54-F28 L = 50 mm (2.0 in.) L = 70 mm (2.8 in.) (L) RIGHT HAND: 50mm (2.0 in.)

  • Page 36: Tightening Torque Chart

    MAINTENANCE TIGHTENING TORQUE CHART Thread Hexa-Bolt No mark Size Head size ft-lbs kgf-m ft-lbs kgf-m d (mm) B (mm) 13.0 to 15.2 17.8 to 20.6 1.9 to 2.1 17.5 to 20.3 23.5 to 27.5 2.4 to 2.8 12 or 13 (14.1 1.1) (19.2...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    A Damaged drive belt. A Replace drive belt. A Damaged pulleys. A Replace pulleys. A Pulleys out of alignment. A See your KUBOTA Dealer. A Blades out of balance. A Have blades balanced. Mower loads down A Engine rpm too low.

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