BEFCO TORNADO ROTARY CUTTER OPERATOR USER OWNER Manual

BEFCO ® Operator’s Manual TORNADO Heavy Duty Rotary Cutter RHD-272, RHD-284 The operator’s manual is a technical service guide and must always accompany the machine. Manual 971-206B July 2010

SAFETY Take note! This safety alert symbol found throughout this manual is used to call your attention to instructions involving your personal safety and the safety of others. Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or death. Signal Words Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION with the safety messages. The appropriate signal words for each have been selected using the following guidelines: DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, 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. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

37 PARTS MANUAL 32 8 - WARRANTY 31 7 - PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST 30 6 - TROUBLESHOOTING 28 5.03 - Storage 28 5.02 - Suggested Spare Parts 28 5.01 - Gearbox 28 5 - REPAIR PROCEDURES 25 4.06 - Safety Slip Clutch 24 4.05 - Driveline 23 4.04 - Rotor & Stump Jumper Assembly 21 4.03 - Blade Maintenance 20 4.02 - Service 19 4.01 - Maintenance Safety 19 4 - MAINTENANCE 18 3.10 - Transport 18 3.09 - Removing Rotary Cutter from the Tractor 17 3.08 - Uneven Terrain 17 3.07 - Working Speed 16 3.06 - Start Up 15 3.05 - Attaching to the Tractor 14 3.04 - Pre-Operational Check 13 3.03 - Cutting Height Adjustment 13 3.02 - Setup 11 3.01 - Operational Safety 11 3 - OPERATION 8 2.03 - Messages and Signs 8 2.02 - Starting and Stopping 7 2.01 - Preparation 7 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 5 1.03 - Assembly Instructions 5 1.02 - Model and Serial Number ID 4 1.01 - General 4 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION INDEX INDEX 3 BEFCO

1 - GENERAL INFORMATION Thank you and congratulations for having chosen our implement. Your new rotary cutter is a technologically advanced machine constructed of high quality, sturdy components that will fulfill your working expectations. Read this manual carefully. It will instruct you on how to operate and service your mower safely and correctly. Failure to do so could result in personal injury and/or in equipment damage. 1.01 - General The implement described in this manual is to be used with tractors with PTO at 540 rpm and clockwise rotation. If you have purchased a special version of this implement to be coupled with tractors that have a PTO with counter clockwise rotation and/or tractors with a different PTO speed (1000 or 2000 rpm), please replace the instructions in this manual with the actual speed and direction of rotation of your implement. CAUTION: Always ensure that the coupling of the implement with the tractor is done at the same PTO speed and direction of rotation. Do not operate this implement at a PTO speed or direction of rotation other than that shown on the implement. Serious damage can occur to the machine and/or the operator. CAUTION: Unless otherwise specified, all hardware is metric. Use only metric tools on metric hardware. Other tools that do not fit properly can slip and cause injury. CAUTION: Right hand and left hand sides of the implement are determined by facing in the direction the implement will travel when going forward (see fig. 2). Carefully read the Warranty section 1 , detailing coverage and limitations of this warranty. Warranty is provided for customers who operate and maintain their equipment as described in this manual. Warranty registration is accomplished by the dealer by completing and forwarding the Warranty Registration form to the Company, along with a copy of the dealer’s invoice. It is in your best interest to insure that this has been done. Warranty does not cover the following: 1. Cleaning, transporting, mailing and service call charges. TORNADO RHD OPERATOR’S MANUAL GENERAL INFORMATION 4 BEFCO 1 See Chapter 8 - Warranty.

2. Normal wear items such as blades, bearings, wheels, drivelines, shear pins, slip clutches, etc. 3. Depreciation or damage caused by normal wear, accidents, improper maintenance, improper protection or improper use. 4. The use of non-original spare parts and accessories. Your Authorized Company Dealer has genuine parts in stock. Only these approved replacement parts should be used. This limited warranty covers defective material and workmanship. The cost of normal maintenance or repairs for accidents or improper use and related labor will be borne by the owner. 1.02 - Model and Serial Number ID Attached to the frame is an ID plate showing the model and the serial number. Record your implement model and serial number in the space provided below. Your dealer needs this information to give you prompt, efficient service when you order parts. 1.03 - Assembly Instructions CAUTION: Stand clear of bands when cutting as they could be under sufficient tension to cause them to fly loose. Take care in removing bands and wire. They often have extremely sharp edges and cut very easily. For transportation purposes the front chain guard is assembled backwards and the three point hitch of the rotary cutter is shipped unassembled. To assemble proceed as follows: 1. Unbolt the front chain guard and bolt it so the chains are to the outside. 2. Top hitch supports come installed, but are lowered on the frame. Loosen bolts to raise them and ensure they are installed on the rear hole to the inside of the front support plates welded on the front of the cutter frame. TORNADO RHD OPERATOR’S MANUAL GENERAL INFORMATION 5 BEFCO

3. Install the top hitch arms to the inside of the rear cutter frame using the M16x110 bolts and the M16 nuts provided. Bolt loosely at first. 4. Disassemble top hitch plate in order to position top hitch arms. Reassemble as follows: M16x170 bolt, top hitch support, top hitch arm, top hitch plate, spacer, top hitch plate, top hitch arm, top hitch support, M16 nut. Be sure the top hitch plate swings freely. 5. Install driveline and ensure it has at least 2” from bottoming out in its shortest working position and has the minimum 6” overlap in its longest working position. Refer to Section 4.05 2 of this manual, if it is determined that the driveline is too long and needs to be shortened. Contact your local dealer if it is determined that the driveline is too short for your tractor. 6. Bolt up the tail wheel (in larger models it may be unassembled or assembled backwards) by using 8 M14x100 bolts and 8 M14 nuts and insert the adjustment spacers in the desired cutting height position. 7. Grease the wheel yoke, the wheel hub, the PTO shaft and check the gearbox for oil. It should be approximately ½ filled. 8. Ensure all hardware is properly tightened. TORNADO RHD OPERATOR’S MANUAL GENERAL INFORMATION 6 BEFCO 2 See Section 4.05 - Driveline, for instructions on how to determine correct driveline length and procedures for shortening the driveline.

2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety is the primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an operator. In addition to the 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. It is the operator’s responsibility to read and understand all safety and operating instructions in the manual and to follow these. Allow only properly trained personnel to operate the mower. Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead to careless injuries. Read this manual, and the manual for your tractor, before assembly or operation, to acquaint yourself with the machines. It is the mower owner’s responsibility, if this machine is used by any person other than yourself, is loaned or rented, to make certain that the operator, prior to operating, reads and understands the operator’s manuals and is instructed in safe and proper use. WARNING: Because of possible injury from thrown objects, all rotary cutters are potentially dangerous. Any rotary cutter intended for use along roadways or other locations where people may be present, must be used with safety shields in place. 2.01 - Preparation 1. Before operating equipment read and understand the operator’s manual and the safety signs (see fig. 2). 2. Thoroughly inspect the implement before initial operation to assure that all packaging materials, i.e. wires, bands, and tape have been removed. Ensure that tape has been removed from blades prior to use. 3. Personal protection equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves are recommended during assembly, installation, operation, adjustment, maintaining and/or repairing the implement. 4. Operate the rotary cutter only with a tractor equipped with an approved Roll-Over-Protective-System (ROPS). Always wear your seat belt. Serious injury or even death could result from falling off the tractor. 5. Clear area to be cut of stones, branches or other debris that might be thrown, causing injury or damage. 6. Operate only in daylight or good artificial light. 7. Ensure rotary cutter is properly mounted, adjusted and in good operating condition. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 7 BEFCO TORNADO RHD OPERATOR’S MANUAL

8. Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs are properly installed and in good condition. 2.02 - Starting and Stopping 1. Be sure that no one is near the machine prior to engaging or while the machine is working. 2. Be sure the tractor is in “Neutral” before starting engine. 3. Mower operating power is supplied from tractor PTO. Refer to your tractor manual for PTO engagement and disengagement instructions. Always operate PTO at 540 rpm. Know how to stop the tractor and mower quickly in case of an emergency. 4. When engaging PTO, the engine rpm should always be low. Once engaged and ready to start cutting, raise PTO speed to 540 rpm and maintain throughout cutting operation. 5. Check the tractor master shield over the PTO stub shaft. Make sure it is in good condition and fastened securely to the tractor. Purchase a new shield if old shield is damaged or missing. 6. If the driveline you are using is equipped with a slip clutch, ensure that the slip clutch shield is properly mounted to the gearbox and in good condition. 7. After striking an obstacle, disengage the PTO, shut the tractor down and thoroughly inspect for damage before restarting. 8. Never engage the PTO until the cutter is in the down position and resting on the ground. Never raise the cutter until all blades have come to a complete stop. 9. To park the vehicle safely, stop vehicle on a level surface (not on a slope), disengage PTO, engage the parking brake, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for engine and all moving parts to stop before leaving the operator’s seat. 10. Stay clear of rotating drivelines. Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious injury or death. Wear close fitting clothing. Stop the engine and be sure PTO driveline is stopped before getting near it. 2.03 - Messages and Signs 1. Read and adhere to all safety and operating decals on this machine (see fig. 2). 2. Before dismounting tractor: Allow moving parts to stop, stop engine, set brake and remove the key of unattended equipment. 3. Keep away from rotating blades and driveline. 4. Keep guards and shields in place and in good condition. 5. Do not mow with bystanders in area. 6. Allow no riders on tractor or mower. 7. Allow moving parts to stop before repair. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 8 BEFCO TORNADO RHD OPERATOR’S MANUAL

8. Securely support cutter before working underneath. Additional warning and operating decals are available at no extra charge. Please specify model and serial number when ordering. Fig. 2 - Safety decals - implement; replace immediately if damaged. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 9 BEFCO TORNADO RHD OPERATOR’S MANUAL right side left side Red reflective decal

Safety decals - driveline; replace immediately if damaged. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 10 BEFCO TORNADO RHD OPERATOR’S MANUAL placed on outer shield placed on outer tube

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