John Deere HX15, HX20, CX15, CX20 Flex-Wing Rotary Cutter Operator Manual OMP73912

Description

• Model List:
  • HX15 Flex- Wing Rotary Cutter
  • HX20 Flex- Wing Rotary Cutter
  • CX15 Flex- Wing Rotary Cutter
  • CX20 Flex-Wing Rotary Cutter

• 1. Contents
• 1.0.1. Recognize Safety Information
• 1.0.2. Understand Signal Words
• 1.0.3. Follow Safety Instructions
• 1.0.4. Use Safety Lights and Devices
• 1.0.5. Protect Bystanders
• 1.0.6. Stay Clear of Rotating Blades
• 1.0.7. Front and Rear Safety Shields
• 1.0.8. Raise Wings Safely
• 1.0.9. Operate Tractor and Rotary Cutter Safely
• 1.0.10. Operate Wings Safely When Cutting
• 1.0.11. Back Up Safely
• 1.0.12. Keep Riders Off Machine
• 1.0.13. Leaving Rotary Cutter Unattended
• 1.0.14. Prepare for Emergencies
• 1.0.15. Wear Protective Clothing
• 1.0.16. Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
• 1.0.17. Observe Maximum Transport Speed
• 1.0.18. Transport Safely
• 1.0.19. Use a Safety Chain
• 1.0.20. Avoid Serious Injury or Death from Accidental Lowering of Rotary
• 1.0.21. Practice Safe Maintenance
• 1.0.22. Check Hoses for Damage
• 1.0.23. Avoid HighPressure Fluids
• 1.0.24. Safety Features
• 1.1. Safety Signs
• 1.1.1. Replace Safety Signs
• 1.1.2. Safety SignsDrivelines
• 1.1.3. Safety SignsDriveline Shields
• 1.1.4. Safety SignsAxle
• 1.1.5. Safety SignsDeck
• 1.1.6. Safety SignsParking Stand
• 1.2. Preparing the Tractor
• 1.2.1. Choosing Correct PTO Speed
• 1.2.2. Matching PTO Driveline and PTO Shaft
• 1.2.3. Recommended Tractor
• 1.2.4. Position Tractor Drawbar
• 1.2.5. Removing Quick Coupler Hitch (If Equipped)
• 1.2.6. Adjusting Hydraulic Flow Rate
• 1.2.7. Setting Tractor Wheel Tread Width
• 1.3. Preparing the Rotary Cutter
• 1.3.1. Prestarting Checklist
• 1.3.2. Connecting Driveline Shield Chains
• 1.3.3. Rotary Cutter Wheel Spacing
• 1.3.4. Wheel Spacing Diagram for Row CropsHX15 and CX15
• 1.3.5. Wheel Spacing Diagram for Row CropsHX20 and CX20
• 1.3.6. Positioning Wheels
• 1.3.7. Using Correct Blades
• 1.3.8. Checking Cutting Height Adjustment
• 1.3.9. Leveling the Rotary Cutter
• 1.4. Attaching and Detaching
• 1.4.1. Attach Rotary Cutter to Tractor Drawbar
• 1.4.2. Assembling Main PTO Driveline Telescoping Members (If Necessary)
• 1.4.3. Attaching PTO Driveline
• 1.4.4. Attaching to Tractor Hydraulic System
• 1.4.5. Detach Rotary Cutter From Tractor
• 1.5. Transporting
• 1.5.1. Preparing Rotary Cutter for Transport
• 1.5.2. Follow Safe Transport Procedures
• 1.5.3. Driving Rotary Cutter In Turns
• 1.5.4. Keep Riders Off Machine
• 1.6. Operating the Rotary Cutter
• 1.6.1. Preparing Rotary Cutter for Operation
• 1.6.2. Adjusting Cutting Height
• 1.6.3. Lowering Wing(s)
• 1.6.4. Follow Safe Operating Procedures
• 1.6.5. Operating Rotary Cutter
• 1.6.6. Using Safety Shields
• 1.6.7. Using Correct PTO Speed
• 1.6.8. Cutting Applications
• 1.6.9. Wing Flotation
• 1.6.10. Making Turns
• 1.6.11. Raising Wings
• 1.6.12. Operators Manual Storage Location
• 1.6.13. Attachments Available
• 1.7. Lubrication and Maintenance
• 1.7.1. Lubricating and Maintaining Machine Safely
• 1.7.2. Gear Case Oil
• 1.7.3. Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
• 1.7.4. Mixing of Lubricants
• 1.7.5. Lubricant Storage
• 1.7.6. Perform Lubrication and Maintenance
• 1.7.7. Observe Lubrication Symbols
• 1.7.8. Every 10 Hours or Daily
• 1.7.9. Every 50 Hours
• 1.7.10. BiAnnually or as Required
• 1.7.11. Annually
• 1.7.12. As Required
• 1.8. Service
• 1.8.1. Practice Safe Service Procedures
• 1.8.2. Keep Service Area Clean
• 1.8.3. Avoid HighPressure Fluids
• 1.8.4. Service Tires Safely
• 1.8.5. Service Severe Duty Ag Tires Safely
• 1.8.6. Disassembling and Inspecting Slip Clutch
• 1.8.7. Assembling Slip Clutch
• 1.8.8. Hydraulic Cylinder Requirement
• 1.8.9. Removing and Installing Driveline SplittertoCenter Gear Case
• 1.8.10. Removing and Installing PTO Driveline
• 1.8.11. Removing and Installing Wing Drivelines
• 1.8.12. Checking Blade Wear
• 1.8.13. Replacing BladesRound Pan Holder
• 1.8.14. Replacing BladesBarType Holder
• 1.8.15. Direction of Blade Rotation
• 1.8.16. Replacing Wear Shoes
• 1.8.17. Replacing Axle Suspension SpringHX15 and HX20
• 1.8.18. Replacing Axle Suspension Springs and Shock AbsorbersCX15 and C
• 1.8.19. Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
• 1.8.20. Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
• 1.9. Assembly
• 1.9.1. Perform Predelivery Service Safely
• 1.9.2. Install Optional Equipment or Attachments
• 1.9.3. Adjust Hydraulic Hose Lengths
• 1.9.4. Remove Shipping Dunnage and Parts
• 1.9.5. Connect Driveline Shield Chains
• 1.9.6. Fill Gear Cases
• 1.9.7. Final Inspection and Adjustments
• 1.9.8. Install Optional Equipment/Attachments
• 1.10. John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
• 1.10.1. John Deere Is At Your Service
• 2. Page Number
• 2.1. Section 05
• 2.2. Section 10
• 2.3. Section 15
• 2.4. Section 20
• 2.5. Section 25
• 2.6. Section 30
• 2.7. Section 35
• 2.8. Section 40
• 2.9. Section 45
• 2.10. Section 50