John Deere RC1048 Brush Cutter User Manual


 
28 Assembly
ASSEMBLY
• Assemble Hitch
1. Rotate hitch up.
2. Install hitch pivot bushing, bolt, lock nut
and tighten.
3. Attach lift arm brace to frame using 1/2” x 1
3/4
bolt, bushing, washers and lock nut.
a. iMatch
Hitch
Install bolt, bushing, and lock nut into hole and
tighten to specifications. (A)
see photo below
b. Non-
iMatch
Hitch
Install bolt, bushing, and lock nut into hole and
tighten to specifications. (B)
see photo below
3. Repeat on opposite brace.
4. Tighten all link and brace hardware (A).
5. Attach lift arm brace (A) to frame using 1/2” x
1
3/4
” inch bolt (C), bushing (B), flat washer (E),
and lock nut (D). Tighten bolt to specifications.
6. Repeat on opposite brace.
7. Tighten all link and brace hardware (A).
Rotate Hitch Up
iMatch Hitch
Non-iMatch Hitch
A
C
A
B
D
E
A - Brace
B - Bushing
C - 1/2” x 13/4”
bolt Gr5
D - Lock Nut
E-
Washer
B
A
• Install Tailwheel Support
1. If necessary remove tailwheel support from
shipping position.
2. Place tailwheel support between brackets on deck.
3. Install ” x 4” bolt, washers and lock nut. (A)
4. Install ” x 4” bolt, and lock nut (C) into one of
seven holes (B) that aligns with hole in wheel support.
(See Adjusting Cutting Height and Angle in
Operation the Cutter section.)
5. Tighten hardware.
A
B
C
IMPORTANT: Please do not over tighten hardware.
IMPORTANT: Please do not over tighten hardware.