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John Deere RC5M, RC6M, RC7M, RC6R & RC7R Single-Spindle Rotary Cutter Operator Manual OMFH347285-1

John Deere RC5M, RC6M, RC7M, RC6R & RC7R Single-Spindle Rotary Cutter Operator Manual OMFH347285-2

John Deere RC5M, RC6M, RC7M, RC6R & RC7R Single-Spindle Rotary Cutter Operator Manual OMFH347285-3

John Deere RC5M, RC6M, RC7M, RC6R & RC7R Single-Spindle Rotary Cutter Operator Manual OMFH347285-1

John Deere RC5M, RC6M, RC7M, RC6R & RC7R Single-Spindle Rotary Cutter Operator Manual OMFH347285-2

John Deere RC5M, RC6M, RC7M, RC6R & RC7R Single-Spindle Rotary Cutter Operator Manual OMFH347285-3

John Deere RC5M, RC6M, RC7M, RC6R, RC7R Single-Spindle Rotary Cutters Operator Manual OMFH347285

$30

Type Of Manual: Operator Manual
Manual ID: OMFH347285
Format: PDF
Size: 4.8MB
Number of Pages: 88

Category: John Deere Operators Manuals PDF Tag: Agricultural

Description

Model List:
- RC5M Single-Spindle Rotary Cutter
- RC6M Single-Spindle Rotary Cutter
- RC7M Single-Spindle Rotary Cutter
- RC6R Single-Spindle Rotary Cutter
- RC7R Single-Spindle Rotary Cutter

1. Introduction
1.1. Foreword
1.2. Machine 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. Keep Proof of Ownership
1.9. Keep Machines Secure
1.10. Record Rotary Cutter Serial Number
1.11. Recognize Safety Information
1.12. Understand Signal Words
1.13. Follow Safety Instructions
1.14. Keep Riders Off Machine
1.15. Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
1.16. Use Safety Lights and Devices
1.17. Store Attachments Safely
1.18. Prepare for Emergencies
1.19. Avoid HighPressure Fluids
1.20. Wear Protective Clothing
1.21. Practice Safe Maintenance
1.22. Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
1.23. Protect Bystanders
1.24. Stay Clear of Rotating Blades
1.25. Operate Tractor and Cutter Safely
1.26. Back up Safely
1.27. Park Machine Safely
1.28. Transport Cutter Safely
1.29. Avoid Serious Injury or Death from Accidental Lowering of Cutter
1.30. Safety Features
2. Safety Signs
2.1. Replace Safety Signs
2.2. Safety SignsDrivelines
2.3. Safety SignsDriveline Shield
2.4. Safety SignsHitch (RC5M, RC6M RC7M)
2.5. Safety SignsHitch (RC6R RC7R)
2.6. Safety SignsDeck
3. Preparing the Tractor
3.1. Selecting Tractor Size
3.2. Positioning Tractor Drawbar
3.3. Selecting Tractor PTO Speed
3.4. Adjusting Tractor Hitch
3.5. Checking Ballast, Wheel Spacing, and Tire Inflation
3.6. Determining Front Ballast
4. Preparing the Machine
4.1. Prestarting Checklist
4.2. Preparing Hitch Pins (RC5M, RC6M RC7M)
4.3. Install Hitch Pin Bushings for Quick Coupler Hitch (RC5M, RC6M RC7M)
4.4. Installing Category 2 Hitch Pin Conversion Kit (RC5M and RC6M)
4.5. Hitch PinsCategory 2, 3Point Hitch (RC6R RC7R)
4.6. Hitch PinsCategory 3N, 3Point Hitch (RC6R RC7R)
4.7. Hitch PinsCategory 2 QuickCoupler (RC6R RC7R)
4.8. Hitch PinsCategory 3N QuickCoupler (RC6R RC7R)
4.9. Checking Driveline Shields
5. Attaching and Detaching
5.1. Attaching Cutter to Tractor with Quick Coupler Hitch (RC6R RC7R)
5.2. Attaching Cutter to Tractor with ThreePoint Hitch (RC6R RC7R)
5.3. Leveling the Rotary Cutter (RC6R RC7R)
5.4. Attach Cutter to Tractor with Quick Coupler (RC5M, RC6M RC7M)
5.5. Attach Cutter to Tractor with ThreePoint Hitch (RC5M, RC6M RC7M)
5.6. Assembling Main PTO Driveline Telescoping Members (If Necessary)
5.7. Attach PTO Driveline
5.8. Checking Driveline Clearance (RC6R RC7R)
5.9. Detach Cutter from Tractor (RC6R RC7R)
5.10. Detach Cutter from Tractor (RC5M, RC6M RC7M)
6. Transporting
6.1. Preparing Cutter for Transport
6.2. Follow Safe Transport Procedures
6.3. Making Turns
6.4. Keep Riders Off Machine
7. Operating the Machine
7.1. Preparing Cutter for Operation
7.2. Adjust Cut Height and Tailwheel Position (RC5M, RC6M RC7M)
7.3. Adjust Cut Height and Tailwheel Position (RC6R RC7R)
7.4. Keep Riders off Machine
7.5. Follow Safe Operating Procedures
7.6. Operating the Cutter for Best Performance
7.7. Cutting Technique
7.8. Turning Cutter
7.9. Operators Manual Storage Location (RC6R RC7R)
7.10. 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. Keeping Cutter Clean
8.11. Tailwheel Bearings
8.12. Checking Gear Case Oil Level
8.13. PTO Driveline
8.14. Checking Tailwheel Nut Torque
8.15. Tailwheel Spindle
8.16. Tightening Gear Case Mounting Hardware
8.17. Tightening Blade Holder Hardware
8.18. Check Blade Hardware Torque
8.19. Changing Gear Case Oil Level
8.20. Check Driveline Shields
8.21. Checking Hitch Pin Torque
8.22. How to Free a Seized Slip Clutch (RC6R RC7R)
8.23. Freeing Slip Clutch (RC5M, RC6M RC7M)
9. Service
9.1. Practice Safe Service Procedures
9.2. Keep Service Area Clean
9.3. Removing and Installing PTO DrivelineRC5M and RC6M
9.4. Removing and Installing PTO DrivelineRC7M
9.5. Disassembling and Inspecting Slip ClutchRC5M and RC6M
9.6. Disassembling and Inspecting Slip ClutchRC7M
9.7. Using Slip Clutch Storage Feature (RC6R RC7R)
9.8. Removing and Installing PTO Driveline (RC6R RC7R)
9.9. Assembling Slip Clutch (RC5M, RC6M RC7M)
9.10. Assembling Slip Clutch (RC6R RC7R)
9.11. Checking Blade Wear
9.12. Replacing Blades (RC5M, RC6M RC7M)
9.13. Replacing Blades (RC6R RC7R)
9.14. Installing Blades (Blade Bolt and Bushing Hardware Equipped Only)
9.15. Replacing Blade Holder
9.16. Direction of Blade Rotation
9.17. Replacing Skid Shoes (RC5M, RC6M RC7M)
9.18. Replacing Skid Shoes (RC6R RC7R)
9.19. Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
9.20. Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
10. Assembly
10.1. Perform Predelivery Service Safely
10.2. Install Optional Equipment or Attachments
10.3. Remove Shipping Dunnage and Parts
10.4. Install Hitch (RC6R RC7R)
10.5. Install Axle Support Tube (RC6R RC7R)
10.6. Install Tailwheel (RC6R RC7R)
10.7. Install Front Safety Shield (Chain), (RC6R RC7R)
10.8. Install Front Rubber Deflectors (RC6R RC7R)
10.9. Install Rear Safety Shield (Chain) RC6R RC7R
10.10. Install Rear Rubber Deflectors (RC6R RC7R)
10.11. Check Blade Hardware Torque
10.12. Fill Gear Case
10.13. Install Front Safety Shield (Chain), (RC5M, RC6M RC7M)
10.14. Install Front Rubber Deflectors (RC5M, RC6M RC7M)
10.15. Install Rear Safety Shield (Chain), (RC5M, RC6M RC7M)
10.16. Install Rear Rubber Deflectors (RC5M, RC6M RC7M)
10.17. Install Axle Support, Spindle, and TailWheel If RequiredRC5M, RC6M, RC7M
10.18. Install TailwheelRC5M and RC6M
10.19. Install TailwheelRC7M
10.20. Install Hitch (RC5M, RC6M RC7M)
10.21. Install PTO DrivelineRC5M and RC6M
10.22. Install PTO DrivelineRC7M
10.23. Install PTO Driveline (RC6R RC7R)
10.24. Final Inspection and Adjustments
11. Specifications
11.1. RC5M Specifications
11.2. RC6M Specifications
11.3. RC7M Specifications
11.4. RC6R Specifications
11.5. RC7R Specifications
11.6. Technical Information
11.7. John Deere Is At Your Service