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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 Cutter
- 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. Safety SignsDrivelines
- 1.1.2. Safety SignsDriveline Shields
- 1.1.3. Safety SignsAxle
- 1.1.4. Safety SignsDeck
- 1.1.5. 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. Positioning 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 Crops
- 1.3.4.1. HX15 and CX15
- 1.3.4.2. HX20 and CX20
- 1.3.5. Positioning Wheels
- 1.3.6. Using Correct Blades
- 1.3.7. Checking Cutting Height Adjustment
- 1.3.8. Leveling the Rotary Cutter
- 1.4. Attaching and Detaching
- 1.4.1. Attaching Rotary Cutter to Tractor Drawbar
- 1.4.2. Assembling Main PTO Driveline
- 1.4.3. Main PTO Driveline
- 1.4.3.1. Attaching
- 1.4.4. Attaching to Tractor Hydraulic System
- 1.4.5. Detaching 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 (Severe Duty Ag Tires)
- 1.8.5. Slip Clutch
- 1.8.5.1. Disassembling and Inspecting
- 1.8.6. Assembling Slip Clutch
- 1.8.7. Hydraulic Cylinder Requirement
- 1.8.8. Removing and Installing Driveline
- 1.8.8.1. SplittertoCenter Gear Case
- 1.8.8.2. PTOtoSplitter Gear Case
- 1.8.8.3. SplittertoWing Gear Case
- 1.8.8.4. Checking Wear
- 1.8.8.5. Replacing Round Pan Holder
- 1.8.8.6. Replacing BarType Holder
- 1.8.8.7. Direction of Rotation
- 1.8.9. Replacing Wear Shoes
- 1.8.10. Replacing Axle Suspension Spring
- 1.8.10.1. HX15 and HX20
- 1.8.11. Replacing Axle Suspension Springs
- 1.8.11.1. CX15 and CX20
- 1.8.12. Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
- 1.8.13. Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
- 1.9. Assembly
- 1.9.1. Perform Predelivery Service Safely
- 1.9.2. Installation Instructions Available Online to John Deere Dealers
- 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. Install Wheels on Wings
- 1.9.6.1. Laminated Tires
- 1.9.6.2. Severe Duty Ag Tires
- 1.9.7. Fill Gear Cases
- 1.9.8. Final Inspection and Adjustments
- 1.9.9. 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 Numbers
- 2.1. Section 05






