Servis-Rhino RC-12 manual Setting the Mower, Pull Type Models, Lift Type Models, Semi-Mount Models

OPERATION

OPERATION

Always shut the Tractor completely down, place the transmission in park, and set the parking brake before you or anyone else attempts to connect or disconnect the Implement

and Tractor hitches. (S3PT-15)

6. SETTING THE MOWER

Properly setting the cutting height is essential for efficient and safe operation. A properly set mower will make a more uniform cut, distribute clippings more evenly, require minimal tractor work, and follow the contour of uneven terrain. NOTE: Avoid very low cutting heights, striking the ground with the blades gives the most damaging shock loads and will cause damage to the mower and drive. Blades contacting the ground may cause objects to be thrown out from under the mower deck. Always avoid operating the mower at a height which causes the blades to contact the ground. OPS-U- 0010

Pull Type Models

Cutting height is set by adjusting ratchet jack which rotates rear wheel bar. On units fitted with hydraulic cylinder, height is set by adding split collar spacers around cylinder rod. Avoid any scalping or ground contact which may result in knife breakage. Cutting height should be set to avoid any ground contact. For optimum knife wear, raise knife tips above dust clous (approximately 3-4 inches above row). On larger units, the overall level of rows should be considered to avoid ground contact over width of machine. Side plate should be parallel to ground. Tongue assembly has two height positions. Pin in top holes for standard shredding of crops. In tall crops such cotton, pin in lowes holes for additional crop clearance.

Lift Type Models

Adjustment of the wheel bar combined with the tractor lift arms maintain cutting height. The 3-Point Hitch is fitted with a floating link to reduce any load transferred to top link. The tractor lift should be set to correct level to maintain correct height at front of machine.

Machine should be held level by tractor lift while mowing. Link float may be locked out by reversing center lock plate in link assembly. This lock plate should only be used in level conditions and on tractors which are unable to maintain lift level.

Semi-Mount Models

The cutting height is maintained with a combination of tractor 3-Point Lift adjustment and wheel bar adjustment. Individual caster adjustment is to level caster pivot pin angle perpendicular with the ground, for proper operation. Tractor should be attached to lower hitch point only. Always use a quick hitch to attach to mower otherwise driveline failure may result.

RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-10

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