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Section 1 Assembly and Setup
Tractor Requirements
The RC15, RC25 and RC35 Rotary Cutters are designed for use with tractors that are equipped with a Type 1 (540 RPM; 1 3/8" - 6 spline) rear power
The tractor must also provide for
NOTE: In order to maintain steering control, ballast may need to be added to your tractor. To determine whether or not to add the ballast, refer to your tractor’s operator manual.
!CAUTION!
Do not overspeed PTO or machine damage may result. This cut- ter is designed to be used with a tractor using a 540 RPM rear PTO.
Hitch Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-1:
NOTE: There are two mounting holes in each lower hitch angle. The top hole is for standard category hitch tractors; the lower hole is for smaller horsepow- er rated tractors without adequate ground clearance when cutter is raised for transport.
NOTE: Do not tighten hardware until assembly is complete.
1.Assemble hitch straps (#1) to inside of lower hitch an- gles welded to cutter deck with hitch pin (#2), lock washers (#3), and nuts (#4).
2.Attach hitch braces (#5) to inside of lugs welded to deck using 3/4” bolt (#6), lock washer (#7), and nut (#8).
3.Install pivoting upper hitch (#9) to inside of hitch straps (#1) with hitch braces (#5) on the outside. Install 1” bolt (#10) and nut (#11). Do not overtighten as upper must be allowed to pivot.
4.Tighten all hardware to torque listed in the Torque Val- ues Chart in the “Appendix” section on page 26.
Hitch Assembly Diagram
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