GREAT PLAINS RCR2596 Bedienungsanleitung

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Operator Manual

RCR2596 & RCR2510

Rotary Cutters

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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Section 1: Assembly & Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Weight & Horsepower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

PTO Type & Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Pull-Type Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3-Point Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Dealer Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Torque Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Gearbox Vent Plugs & Dipsticks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Vent Plug Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Pull-Type Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Hitch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Equal Angle Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Constant Velocity Driveline Installation . . . . . . . 14

Pull-Type Tractor Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3-Point Lift-Type Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Hitch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3-Point Tractor Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Driveline Hook-up to Tractor PTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Check Driveline Collapsible Length . . . . . . . . . . 18

Shorten Driveline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Check Driveline Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Check Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Section 2: Assembly of Optional Equipment 20

Chain Safety Guards (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Rubber Safety Guards (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Section 3: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Pull-Type Leveling & Cutting Height . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Deck Leveling From Front to Back . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Pull-Type Cutting Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3-Point Leveling & Cutting Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Deck Leveling From Left to Right . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Deck Leveling From Front to Rear . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Center Link Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Tailwheel Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Section 4: Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . 25

Operating Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Inspection of Tractor & Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Blade Engagement & Disengagement . . . . . . . . . . 27

Blade Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Blade Disengagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Field Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Turning Angles for Pull-Type Cutters . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Crossing Steep Ditches & Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Unhook 3-Point Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Unhook Pull-Type Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication . . . . . 31

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Tire Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Cutter Blade Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Slip-Clutch Protected Drivelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Skid Shoe Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

RCR2596 Dual End Flex Couplers . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

RCR2510 Dual End Flex Couplers . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Tractor Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Long Term Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Ordering Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

3-Point Tailwheel Spindle Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Tailwheel Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Pillow Block Bearing (Pull-Type Cutter) . . . . . . . 37

Ratchet Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

T-Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Dual End Flex Coupler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Driveline U-Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

CV Driveline U-Joints & Profile Shields . . . . . . . 39

Driveline Profiles With Grease Zerk . . . . . . . . . . 39

Driveline Profiles Without Grease Zerk . . . . . . . . 39

Section 6: Specifications & Capacities . . . . . 40

Section 7: Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . 43

Section 8: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Section 9: Torque & Tire Inflation Charts . . . 45

Section 10: Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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Important Safety Information

▲

These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in

this manual.

Safety at All Times

Thoroughly read and understand

the instructions given in this

manual before operation. Refer to

the “Safety Label” section, read all

instructions noted on them.

Do not allow anyone to operate

this equipment who has not fully

read and comprehended this

manual and who has not been

properly trained in the safe

operation of the equipment.

▲The operator must not use drugs

or alcohol as they can change the

alertness or coordination of that

person while operating equipment.

The operator should, if taking over-

the-counter drugs, seek medical

advice on whether he/she can

safely operate the equipment.

▲Operator must start tractor and

operate controls from the driver’s

seat only. Never from the ground.

▲Operator should be familiar with all

functions of the tractor and

attachments, and be able to

handle emergencies quickly.

▲Make sure all guards and shields

are in place and secured before

operating implement.

▲Keep all bystanders away from

equipment and work area.

▲Do not leave tractor or implement

unattended with engine running.

▲Dismounting from a moving tractor

can cause serious injury or death.

▲Do not allow anyone to stand

between tractor and implement

while backing up to implement.

▲Keep hands, feet, and clothing

away from power-driven parts.

▲Watch out for fences, trees, rocks,

wires, etc., while operating and

transporting implement.

▲Turning tractor too tight may cause

hitched machinery to ride up on

wheels. This could result in injury

or equipment damage.

Look For The Safety Alert Symbol

The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a

potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra

safety precaution must be taken. When you see this

symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that

follows it. In addition to design and configuration of

equipment, hazard control, and accident prevention are

dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and

proper training of personnel involved in the operation,

transport, maintenance, and storage of equipment.

Tractor Shutdown & Storage

▲If engaged, disengage PTO.

▲Lower attached implement to

ground, put tractor in park or set

park brake, turn off engine, and

remove switch key to prevent

unauthorized starting.

▲Wait for all components to come to

a complete stop before leaving the

operator’s seat.

▲Detach and store implement in an

area where children normally do

not play. Secure implement using

blocks and supports.

OFF

REMOVE

Be Aware of 

Signal Words

A Signal word designates a degree or

level of hazard seriousness. The

signal words are:

Indicates an imminently hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury. This

signal word is limited to the most

extreme situations, typically for

machine components that, for

functional purposes, cannot be

guarded.

DANGER

Indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury, and

includes hazards that are exposed

when guards are removed. It may also

be used to alert against unsafe

practices.

Indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, may

result in minor or moderate injury. It

may also be used to alert against

unsafe practices.

WARNING

CAUTION

For Your Protection

▲Thoroughly read and understand

the “Safety Label” section, read

all instructions noted on them.

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These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in

this manual.

Use Safety 

Lights and Devices

▲Slow moving tractors, 

self-propelled equipment, and

towed implements can create a

hazard when driven on public

roads. They are difficult to see,

especially at night.

▲Flashing warning lights and turn

signals are recommended

whenever driving on public roads.

Use A Safety Chain

▲A safety chain will help control

drawn machinery should it

separate from the tractor drawbar.

▲Use a chain with the strength

rating equal to or greater than the

gross weight of the towed

machinery.

▲Attach the chain to the tractor

drawbar support or other specified

anchor location. Allow only

enough slack in the chain to

permit turning.

▲Do not use safety chain for towing.

▲Maximum transport speed for an

attached implement is 20 mph. DO

NOT EXCEED. Never travel at a

speed which does not allow

adequate control of steering and

stopping. Some rough terrains

require a slower speed.

▲As a guideline, use the following

maximum speed weight ratios for

an attached implement:

20 mph when weight of attached

implement is less than or equal to

the weight of machine towing the

implement.

10 mph when weight of attached

implement exceeds weight of

machine towing implement but

not more than double the weight.

▲IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load

that is more than double the weight

of the machine towing the load.

Transport 

Machinery Safely

▲Comply with state and local laws.

▲Use towing vehicle and trailer of

adequate size and capacity.

▲Secure equipment towed on a

trailer with tie downs and chains.

▲Sudden braking can cause a trailer

to swerve and upset. Reduce

speed if trailer is not equipped with

brakes.

▲Avoid contact with any over head

utility lines or electrically charged

conductors.

▲Engage park brake when stopped

on an incline.

Practice Safe Maintenance

▲Understand procedure before doing

work. Use proper tools and

equipment, refer to Operator’s

Manual for additional information.

▲Work in a clean dry area.

▲Lower attached implement to the

ground, put tractor in park, turn off

engine, and remove key before

performing maintenance.

▲Allow implement to cool before

working on it.

▲Disconnect battery ground cable (-)

before servicing or adjusting

electrical systems or before welding

on implement.

▲Do not grease or oil implement

while it is in operation.

▲Inspect all parts. Make certain

parts are in good condition &

installed properly.

▲Replace parts on this machine with

genuine Great Plains parts only. Do

not alter this machine in a way

which will adversely affect its

performance.

▲Remove buildup of grease, oil, or

debris.

▲Remove all tools and unused parts

from implement before operation.

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These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in

this manual.

Prepare for Emergencies

▲Be prepared if a fire starts.

▲Keep a first aid kit and fire

extinguisher handy.

▲Keep emergency numbers for

doctor, ambulance, hospital, and

fire department near phone.

911

Avoid High 

Pressure Fluids Hazard

▲Escaping fluid under pressure can

penetrate the skin causing serious

injury.

▲Avoid the hazard by relieving

pressure before disconnecting

hydraulic lines or performing work

on the system.

▲Make sure all hydraulic fluid

connections are tight and all

hydraulic hoses and lines are in

good condition before applying

pressure to the system.

▲Use a piece of paper or

cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to

check for suspected leaks.

▲Wear protective gloves and safety

glasses or goggles when working

with hydraulic systems.

▲DO NOT DELAY. If an accident

occurs, see a doctor familiar with

this type of injury immediately. Any

fluid injected into the skin or eyes

must be treated within

a few hours or

gangrene may

result.

Tire Safety

▲Tire changing can be dangerous

and should be preformed by

trained personnel using the

correct tools and equipment.

▲When inflating tires, use a clip-on

chuck and extension hose long

enough to allow you to stand to

one side and NOT in front of or

over the tire assembly. Use a

safety cage if available.

▲When removing and installing

wheels, use wheel handling

equipment adequate for the

weight involved.

Keep Riders Off

Machinery

▲Never carry riders or use

machinery as a person lift.

▲Riders obstruct operator’s view.

▲Riders could be struck by foreign

objects or thrown from the

machine.

▲Never allow children to operate

equipment.

Wear 

Protective Equipment

▲Wear protective clothing and

equipment appropriate for the job

such as safety shoes, safety

glasses, hard hat, and ear plugs.

▲Clothing should fit snug without

fringes and pull strings to avoid

entanglement with moving parts.

▲Prolonged exposure to loud noise

can cause hearing impairment or

hearing loss. Wear suitable

hearing protection such as

earmuffs or earplugs.

▲Operating equipment safely

requires the operator’s full

attention. Avoid wearing radio

headphones while operating

machinery.

Use Seat Belt and ROPS

▲Operate only tractors equipped

with a Roll-Over Protective

Structure (ROPS) and seat belt.

▲Keep folding ROPS in the “locked

up” position at all times.

▲Fasten seat belt snugly and

securely to help protect against

serious injury or death from falling

and machine overturn.

▲Wear protective equipment such

as a hard hat, safety shoes, safety

glasses, and ear plugs.

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Safety Labels

Your Rotary Cutter comes equipped with all safety labels in

place. They are designed to help you safely operate your

implement. Read and follow their directions.

1. Keep all safety labels clean and legible.

2. Refer to this section for proper label placement. Replace

all damaged or missing labels. Order new labels from your

nearest Great Plains dealer. To find your nearest dealer,

visit our dealer locator at www.greatplainsmfg.com.

3. Some new equipment installed during repair requires

safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as

specified by Great Plains’. When ordering new

components make sure the correct safety labels are

included in the request.

4. Refer to this section for proper label placement.



To install new labels:

a. Clean surface area where label is to be placed.

b. Spray soapy water onto the cleaned area.

c. Peelbacking fromlabel and press label firmlyonto the

surface.

d. Squeeze out air bubbles with edge of a credit card or

with a similar type of straight edge.

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838-614C

2" x 9" Red Reflector

2 places: Rear left side and rear right side of deck

838-615C

2" x 9" Amber Reflector

1 place: Front left side of deck only

818-130C

Caution: Use with 540 RPM PTO only

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818-543C

Danger: Guard Missing

818-552C

Danger: Rotating Driveline

ROTATING DRIVELINE

KEEP AWAY!

818-830C

Safety Combo

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818-564C

Danger: Rotating Blades - Keep Away

818-142C

Danger: Rotating Driveline Hazard - Keep Away

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818-556C

Danger: Thrown Object Hazard

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818-540C

Danger: Guard Missing - Do Not

Operate

818-552C

Danger: Rotating Driveline

Hazard - Keep Away

ROTATING DRIVELINE

KEEP AWAY!

838-094C

Warning: High Pressure

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818-681C

Notice: 20 MPH Maximum Travel Speed

Located on Pull-Type Hitch and All Gauge Wheels

Introduction

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Great Plains welcomes you to the growing family of new

product owners.

This Rotary Cutter has been designed with care and built

by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper

assembly, maintenance, and safe operating practices will

help you get years of satisfactory use from this machine.

Application

The standard utility duty RCR2596 and RCR2510 Series

Rotary Cutters are designed and built by Great Plains to

provide excellent cutting performance on gently sloping

or slightly contoured right-of-ways, pastures, set-aside-

acres, and row crop fields. Their eight and ten foot cutting

widths, 2" to 12" cutting height and ability to cut weeds

and brush up to 1 1/2" diameter make them well suited for

these applications.

The RCR2596 and RCR2510 cutters operate at a PTO

speed of 540 rpm. A category four equal angle driveline

is available on both models and a category four constant

velocity driveline is available on only the RCR2510

model.

Pull-type and three-point type hitches are available. The

RCR2596 is designed for a category I or II three-point

hitch and the RCR2510 is designed for a category II or III

three-point hitch. All three-point hitches are Quick-Hitch

adaptable. The RCR2596 three-point hitch requires a 50-

110 HP tractor and the Pull-type hitch requires a 40-110

HP tractor. The RCR2510 three-point hitch requires a 60-

110 HP tractor and 50-110 HP for Pull-type.

Stump jumpers, main driveline slip-clutches, and

outboard flex couplers are also offered for driveline and

gearbox protection. Safety shields around the cutter are

offered in either chain or rubber.

See “Specifications & Capacities” on page 40 and

“Features & Benefits” on page 43 for additional

information and performance enhancing options.

Using This Manual

•This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarize

you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments, 

troubleshooting, and maintenance. Read this manual

and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe

and efficient operation.

•The information contained within this manual was 

current at the time of printing. Some parts may change

slightly to assure you of the best performance.

•To order a new Operator’s or Parts Manual, contact

your authorized dealer. Manuals can also be

downloaded, free-of-charge, from our website at

www.greatplainsmfg.com

Terminology

“Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined by

facing the direction the machine will operate while in use

unless otherwise stated.

Definitions

Owner Assistance

The Online Warranty Registration should be completed

by the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is

necessary to provide you with quality customer service.

The parts on your Rotary Cutter have been specially

with genuine Great Plains parts. Contact a Great Plains

dealer if customer service or repair parts are required.

Your Great Plains dealer has trained personnel, repair

parts, and equipment needed to service the implement.

Serial Number

Model No. _____________Serial No. _______________

For quick reference and prompt service, record model

number and serial number in the spaces provided above

and again on warranty page 47. Always provide model

number and serial number when ordering parts and in all

correspondences with your Great Plains dealer. Refer to

Figure 1 for location of your serial number plate.

Serial Number Plate Location

Figure 1

IMPORTANT: A special point of information related

to the following topic. Great Plains’ intention is this

information must be read & noted before continuing.

NOTE: A special point of information that the

operator should be aware of before continuing.

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