John Deere MX15, HX15, HX20, CX15, CX20 Flex-Wing Rotary Cutters Operator Manual OMFH338031

Description

• Model List:
  • MX15 Flex- Wing Rotary Cutter
  • HX15 Flex- Wing Rotary Cutter
  • HX20 Flex- Wing Rotary Cutter
  • CX15 Flex- Wing Rotary Cutter
  • CX20 Flex-Wing Rotary Cutter

• 1. Introduction
• 1.1. Foreword
• 1.2. Product Identification
• 1.3. Trademarks
• 1.4. Glossary of Terms
• 1.5. Preliminary Checks
• 1.6. Regions and Country Versions
• 1.7. Machine Overview
• 1.8. Record FlexWing Rotary Cutter Serial Number
• 1.9. Keep Proof of Ownership
• 1.10. Keep Machines Secure
• 1.11. Recognize Safety Information
• 1.12. Understand Signal Words
• 1.13. Follow Safety Instructions
• 1.14. Use Safety Lights and Devices
• 1.15. Protect Bystanders
• 1.16. Stay Clear of Rotating Blades
• 1.17. Front and Rear Safety Shields
• 1.18. Raise Wings Safely
• 1.19. Operate Tractor and Rotary Cutter Safely
• 1.20. Operate Wings Safely When Cutting
• 1.21. Keep Riders Off Machine
• 1.22. Park Machine Safely
• 1.23. Leaving Rotary Cutter Unattended
• 1.24. Prepare for Emergencies
• 1.25. Wear Protective Clothing
• 1.26. Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
• 1.27. Tow Loads Safely
• 1.28. Observe Maximum Transport Speed
• 1.29. Tire Maximum Transport Speeds
• 1.30. Transport Safely
• 1.31. Use a Safety Chain
• 1.32. Avoid Serious Injury or Death from Accidental Lowering of Rotary Cutter
• 1.33. Practice Safe Maintenance
• 1.34. Operating the Loader Tractor Safely
• 1.35. Avoid HighPressure Fluids
• 1.36. Safety Features
• 2. Safety Signs
• 2.1. Replace Safety Signs
• 2.2. Safety SignsDrivelines
• 2.3. Safety SignsDriveline Shields
• 2.4. Safety SignsAxle
• 2.5. Safety SignsDeck
• 2.6. Safety SignsParking Stand
• 3. Preparing the Tractor
• 3.1. Choosing Correct PTO Speed
• 3.2. Matching PTO Driveline and PTO Shaft
• 3.3. Recommended Tractor
• 3.4. Position Tractor Drawbar
• 3.5. Removing Quick Coupler Hitch (If Equipped)
• 3.6. Adjusting Hydraulic Flow Rate
• 3.7. Setting Tractor Wheel Tread Width
• 4. Preparing the Machine
• 4.1. Prestarting Checklist
• 4.2. Connecting Driveline Shield Chains
• 4.3. Rotary Cutter Wheel Spacing
• 4.3.1. NonRow Crop Application
• 4.3.2. Row Crop Application
• 4.4. Wheel Spacing Diagram for Row CropsHX15 and CX15
• 4.5. Wheel Spacing Diagram for Row CropsHX20 and CX20
• 4.6. Positioning Wheels
• 4.7. Using Correct Blades
• 4.8. Checking Cutting Height Adjustment
• 4.9. Leveling the Rotary Cutter (HX15, HX20, CX15 and CX20)
• 4.10. Leveling the Rotary Cutter (MX15)
• 5. Attaching and Detaching
• 5.1. Attach Rotary Cutter to Tractor Drawbar
• 5.2. Assemble Main PTO Driveline Telescoping Members (If Required)
• 5.3. Attach PTO Driveline
• 5.4. Attaching to Tractor Hydraulic System
• 5.5. Detach Rotary Cutter From Tractor
• 5.6. Connecting Tail/Warning Light Wiring Harness to Tractor (If Equipped)
• 6. Transporting
• 6.1. Prepare Rotary Cutter for Transport
• 6.2. Follow Safe Transport Procedures
• 6.3. Driving Rotary Cutter In Turns
• 6.4. Keep Riders Off Machine
• 7. Operating the Machine
• 7.1. Prepare Rotary Cutter for Operation
• 7.2. Adjust Cutting Height
• 7.3. Lowering Wings
• 7.4. Follow Safe Operating Procedures
• 7.5. Operating Rotary Cutter
• 7.6. Using Safety Shields
• 7.7. Using Correct PTO Speed
• 7.8. Cutting Applications
• 7.9. Wing Flotation
• 7.10. Making Turns
• 7.11. Raising Wings
• 7.12. Operators Manual Storage Location
• 7.13. Attachments Available
• 8. Lubrication and Maintenance
• 8.1. Lubricating and Maintaining Machine Safely
• 8.2. Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
• 8.3. Gear Case Oil
• 8.4. Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
• 8.5. Mixing of Lubricants
• 8.6. Lubricant Storage
• 8.7. Perform Lubrication and Maintenance
• 8.8. Observe Lubrication Symbols
• 8.9. Service Intervals Chart
• 8.10. Keep Rotary Cutter Clean
• 8.11. Check Gear Case Oil Level
• 8.12. Lubricate HitchtoMast Bushings
• 8.13. Lubricate Wheel Support Bushings (four Locations)
• 8.14. Lubricate Axle AssemblytoFrame Bushings
• 8.15. Lubricate Wing Turnbuckles
• 8.16. Check Tire Inflation Pressure (Severe Duty Ag Tires)
• 8.17. Air SpringsCX15 and CX20
• 8.18. Lubricate Input Drivelines
• 8.19. Lubricate Gear Case Drivelines
• 8.20. Tighten Blade Holder Hardware
• 8.21. Tighten Blade Hardware
• 8.22. Tighten Gear Case Hardware
• 8.23. Tighten Wheel and Wheel Support Hardware
• 8.24. Driveline Inner Shaft
• 8.25. Wing Hinges
• 8.26. Grease Wheel Bearings
• 8.27. Change Gear Case Oil Level
• 8.28. Checking Driveline Shields
• 8.29. Freeing Slip Clutch
• 8.30. As Required
• 8.30.1. Checking Driveline Shields
• 8.30.2. Freeing Slip Clutch
• 9. Service
• 9.1. Practice Safe Service Procedures
• 9.2. Work in Clean Area
• 9.3. Service Tires Safely
• 9.4. Service Severe Duty Ag Tires Safely
• 9.5. Disassembling and Inspecting Slip Clutch (HX15, HX20, CX15, and CX20)
• 9.6. Disassembling and Inspecting Slip Clutch (MX15)
• 9.7. Assembling Slip Clutch (HX15, HX20, CX15 and CX20)
• 9.8. Assembling Slip Clutch (MX15)
• 9.9. Hydraulic Cylinder Requirement
• 9.10. Removing and Installing Driveline SplittertoCenter Gear Case
• 9.11. Removing and Installing PTO Driveline
• 9.12. Removing and Installing Wing Drivelines
• 9.13. Checking Blade Wear
• 9.14. Replacing BladesRound Pan Holder
• 9.15. Installing Blades (Blade Bolt and Bushing Hardware Equipped Only)
• 9.16. Replacing BladesBarType Holder
• 9.17. Direction of Blade Rotation
• 9.18. Replacing Wear Shoes
• 9.19. Replacing Axle Suspension SpringHX15 and HX20
• 9.20. Replacing Axle Suspension Air Springs and Shock AbsorbersCX15 and CX20
• 9.21. Replace Axle Suspension Coil Springs and Shock AbsorbersCX15
• 9.22. Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
• 9.23. Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
• 10. Assembly
• 10.1. Perform Predelivery Service Safely
• 10.2. Install Optional Equipment or Attachments
• 10.3. Adjust Hydraulic Hose Lengths(HX15, HX20, CX15, and CX20
• 10.4. Adjust Hydraulic Hose Lengths (MX15)
• 10.5. Remove Shipping Dunnage and Parts
• 10.6. Connect Driveline Shield Chains
• 10.7. Fill Gear Case
• 10.8. Install Rubber Deflectors
• 10.8.1. Installation Procedure for Front and Rear Rubber Deflectors (Australia)
• 10.9. Final Inspection and Adjustments
• 10.10. Install Optional Equipment/Attachments
• 11. Specifications
• 11.1. HX15 Specifications
• 11.2. CX15 Specifications
• 11.3. MX15 Specifications
• 11.4. HX20 Specifications
• 11.5. CX20 Specifications
• 12. John Deere Service Literature
• 12.1. Technical Information
• 13. John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
• 13.1. John Deere Is At Your Service