John Deere RC1048 Brush Cutter User Manual


 
Assembly 27
• Perform Predelivery Service Safely
CAUTION: Understand the predelivery
proce
dure before doing the work.
During the assembly, test, and adjustment procedures,
it may be necessary to operate drives and hydraulic
systems. Stay clear of machine elements when raising
or lowering machine and during operation of drivelines.
Practice good communication with other service
technicians. Be aware of their actions and alert them
to potential hazards.
Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it
is running. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from
power-driven or hydraulically operated parts. If it is
necessary to inspect the machine while it is in opera-
tion, be alert to moving parts in the immediate area.
• Remove Shipping Dunnage and Parts
To help prevent bodily injury from
acci
dental lowering of the cutter, attach a lifting
strap or
chains to cutter rear support frame and a hoist.
1. Remove loose parts attached to the cutter on the
underside of the deck and remove additional
hardware from inside of the OM tube.
2. Wrap lifting strap or chains around cutter rear
support frame and attach to a hoist.
3. Lower machine onto 4 inch wood blocks.
4. Remove all shipping bands, wires and loose parts
from around the cutter.
5. Remove shipping stands from cutter by
removing hitch pins (A) and 1/2” bolts (B).
Discard shipping stands, flat washers and bolts.
6. Install hitch pins and tighten to specified torque.
ASSEMBLY
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A
B
DANGER
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