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Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M
12/15/15
Table of Contents
Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
Tractor Requirements
Weight & Horsepower
!
WARNING
Do not use a tractor that is too small or too large. Tractors too
small can be pushed around and/or flipped over by the weight
of the cutter. Tractors too large can damage the cutter.
!
WARNING
Ballast weights may need to be added to your tractor to
maintain steering control. Refer to your tractor operator’s
manual to determine proper ballast requirements.
Tractor horsepower and weight must be capable of
controlling the cutter under all operating conditions.
Tractors outside the horsepower range must not be used.
RCF3696 & RCFM3696 Cutters
Three-Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-130 HP
Semi-Mount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-130 HP
Pull-Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-130 HP
RCF3610 & RCFM3610 Cutters
Three-Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-130 HP
Semi-Mount & Pull-Type . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-130 HP
PTO Type & Speed
Tractor’s rear power take-off (PTO) speed and spline type
must be capable of matching the cutter’s rated PTO
speed and spline type.
RCF3696 and RCF3610 cutters
540 RPM 1 3/8"-6 spline rear power take-off
RCFM3696 and RCFM3610 cutters
1000 RPM 1 3/8"-21 spline rear power take-off
Pull-Type Hitch
Refer to Figure 1-1:
Distances between center of drawbar hitch pin hole to
end of tractor PTO shaft (“A” dimension) and from top of
drawbar hitch to center of PTO shaft (“B” dimension)
must be maintained when using the Pull-Type hitches.
“A” = 14" for 540
RPM & 16" for 1000 RPM
“B” = 8" for 540 and 1000 RPM
PTO to Drawbar Distances
Figure 1-1
IMPORTANT: PTO damage may occur if distances
“A” and “B” are not properly maintained.
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3-Point Hitch
The lower 3-point arms of the 3-point hitch must be
stabilized to prevent side-to-side movement. Most
tractors have sway blocks or adjustable chains for this
purpose. Category of hitch is dependent upon the model
of cutter being used.
RCF3696 & RCFM3696 (Category l or ll hitch)
RCF3610 & RCFM3610 (Category ll or lll hitch)
Dealer Preparations
!
WARNING
Always secure cutter with an overhead crane, fork lift, or
other suitable lifting device before removing hardware bags,
shipping components, bands, lag screws, and hitch pins. The
cutter can suddenly fall causing serious injury or death.
Read and understand the operator’s manual for your
cutter. An understanding of how it works will aid in the
assembly and setup of your cutter.
It is best to go through the Assembly Checklist before
assembling the cutter. Speed up your assembly task and
make the job safer by having all the needed parts and
equipment readily at hand.
Assembly Checklist
Check Reference
Location of fasteners and pins.
NOTE: All hardware from the factory has
been installed in the location where it will
be used. If a part is temporarily removed
for assembly reasons, remember where it
goes. Keep parts separated.
Operator’s
and Parts
Manual
Be sure parts get used in the correct
location. By double checking while you
assemble, you will lessen the chance of
using a bolt incorrectly that may be
needed later.
Operator’s
Manual
All grease fittings are in place and
lubricated.
Section 4
Page 49
Safety labels are correctly located and
legible. Replace if damaged.
Page 4
Inflate tires to specified PSI air pressure.
Tighten wheel bolts to specified torque.
Section 9
Page 56
Red and amber reflectors are correctly
located and visible when the cutter is in
the transport position.
Page 4
Have a minimum of 2 people at hand
while assembling the cutter.
Operator’s
Manual
Have a fork lift or loader along with chains
and safety stands that are sized for the
job ready for the assembly task.
Operator’s
Manual
IMPORTANT: The leveling rods on Pull-Type cutters
are long and will make contact with the floor first
when lowering cutter to the floor. It is best to remove
them before lifting the cutter off the shipping crate.