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- Page 1 RCP² 1500 RCP² 1500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
- Page 2 IDENTIFICATION Dealer: Owner: Firm / Farm: City: State: No. of the Certificate of Guarantee: Serial / No.: Date: Invoice No.: Product: Notes:...
- Page 3 Introduction The RCP² 1500 rotary cutter performs the cutting operation with a higher yield and superior quality. This equipment is used for the cutting operation with several types of vegetation and works totally displaced to the right to streamlines the cleaning process on citric orchards and similar, near fences, trees and so on.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1. To the owner 2. To the operator 4 to 10 Working safely 4 to 6 Transportation over truck or trailer Safety decals 8 & 9 Decal spots 3. Data sheet 4. Components 5. Set-up instructions 13 to 17 Preparing the tractor / Hitching to the tractor Hitching the cardan shaft to the PTO Reducing the cardan shaft length... -
Page 5: To The Owner
To the owner The acquisition of any Tatu product assures to the original purchaser the following rights: • Warranty certificate; • Operator's manual; • Technical assistance by the dealer on equipment delivery. However, the owner must check the condition of the equipment on delivery, as well as knowing the warranty terms. -
Page 6: To The Operator
To the operator Be careful with the environment Dear operator! Respect the ecology. Do not throw trash away. This gesture of goodwill helps to protect our environment. Products such as oil, fuel, filters, batteries and others are spilt over the soil and can penetrate to the underground layers, compromising nature. - Page 7 To the operator Never use your bare hands to check hydraulic leaks, the high pressure can cause injuries. Never attempt to change the adjustments, clean or lubricate the equipment when the same is switched on or in movement. Be careful while driving on slopes. Risk of overturn. Prevent that chemical products (i.e.: fertilizers and treated seeds) make any contact with your skin or clothes.
- Page 8 To the operator • Only trained and qualified personnel are allowed to operate the equipment. • While working or during transportation, only the presence of the operator is allowed in the tractor. • Do not allow children to play or to get over the equipment while it is operating, during transportation or storage.
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Page 9: Transportation Over Truck Or Trailer
To the operator Transportation over truck or trailer Marchesan does not advise the equipment traffic on highways, because this practice involves serious security risks and it is prohibited by the current traffic law. The transportation for long distances should be done on truck, trailer or others by following these safety guidelines: •... -
Page 10: Safety Decals
To the operator Safety decals The safety decals warn about the equipment points that require more attention, and they should be kept in good repair. If these decals become damaged or illegible, replace them. Marchesan provide decals upon request and indication of the respective serial number. L L u u b b r r i i f f i i c c a a r r e e r r e e a a p p e e r r t t a a r r A A T T E E N N Ç... - Page 11 To the operator Safety decals P P E E R R I I G G O O / / D D A A N N G G E E R R / / P P E E L L I I G G R R O O MANTENHA -SE DISTANTE - FACAS ROTATIVAS Ferimentos graves ou morte podem resultar de fragmentos ou contato com as facas.
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Page 12: Decal Spots
To the operator Decal spots Item Serial number Description 05.03.06.0890 RCP² 1500 decal and Marchesan logotype 05.03.03.1929 Equipped with special blades decal 05.03.03.1428 Read the manual decal 05.03.03.1930 Rotating blades decal 05.03.03.2949 540 rpm decal 05.03.03.1932 Lubricate and tighten daily decal 05.03.03.1127 Breather decal RCP²... -
Page 13: Data Sheet
Data sheet RCP² 1500 Model: ......................RCP² 1500 Cutting width (mm):....................1480 Number of blades: ......................02 Cutting height (adjustable) - Minimum: ..............40 m - Maximum: ..............140 mm Hitching type: ..............(Three-point hitch) Category II ................... (PTO) 540 rpm Blades rotation (540 rpm at the PTO): ..............1038 rpm Tractor required power (cv): .................. -
Page 14: Components
Components RCP² 1500 01 - Frame 06 - Slip clutch 02 - Drawbar 07 - Gearbox 03 - Drawbar extension 08 - Double distributor 04 - Angle bar 09 - Protection cover 05 - Cardan shaft 10 - Side skids RCP²... -
Page 15: Set-Up Instructions
Set-up instructions Preparing the tractor Before starting operations, prepare the tractor and equipment appropriately. • Check the general conditions of the tractor, especially the functioning of the hydraulic system. • The addition of water ballasts in the tires and a set of weights on the front part and rear wheels of the tractor are the most used ways to increase the soil traction and give greater stability to the tractor. -
Page 16: Hitching The Cardan Shaft To The Pto
Set-up instructions Hitching the cardan shaft to the PTO First of all, check the cardan shaft length as follows: • Separate the cardan shaft and couple the female part to the PTO. • Position the tractor in a way that the tires touch the equipment drawbar. •... - Page 17 Set-up instructions • Decrease the length of both protective covers, using the cut tubes as a measure and clean the cut residues. • After that, assemble the cardan according to the assembly instructions on the following page. • When using another tractor to work with the equipment, verify the length of the cardan shaft again.
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Page 18: Rotary Cutter Leveling
Set-up instructions Rotary cutter leveling Carry out the adjustments on a flat place, being the equipment properly hitched to the tractor. Level the equipment throught the upper (third point) (A) and lower right arms. Direction of blades rotation and serial number This equipment has blades (Duromark),... -
Page 19: Assembly Of The Oil Level Marker With Breather
Set-up instructions Assembly of the oil level marker with breather • Double distributor: Place the valve with breather (A) to replace the plug (B) on the upper part of the distributor. Check the oil level in the distributor, keep the rotary cutter leveled and remove the side plug (C). -
Page 20: Adjustments And Operations
Adjustments and operations Cutting height adjustment Adjus the equipment on a flat place, being it properly hitched to the tractor . The blades cutting height is determined by the side skids (A), which feature an up and down adjustment with the help of the bolts (B). The cutting height must be set according to the soil type, avoiding that the NOTE blades touch the soil frequently. - Page 21 Adjustments and operations Slip clutch The slip clutches are factory preset, requiring no adjustment in order to start the cutter operation. When the equipment faces an overload, the slip clutch will start to work. It is necessary to raise the equipment immediately to relief from the overload. When facing a great amount of vegetation or if the cutting resistance is NOTE excessive, try to cut higher or decrease the working speed.
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Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide
Adjustments and operations Troubleshooting guide PROBLEM CAUSES POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Worn out or broken blades. Replace them (only in pairs). Incorrect PTO rotation speed. Correct rotation speed: 540 rpm. Excessive speed. Reduce the speed. Blades do not work when the PTO C h e c k t h e c o n n e c t i o n o f t h e Blades do not is switched on. -
Page 23: Operations - Important Points
Adjustments and operations Operations - important points • Before starting working, it is advisable to do a complete check on the cutter. Grease the universal joints, check the oil level for all the gearboxes and tighten nuts and bolts. • The tractor lower stabilizer arms must be adjusted when the rotary cutter is totally lifted. -
Page 24: Optional
Optional Stabilizer set The stabilizer set is optionally supplied to transfer part of the rotary cutter weight to the rear axle on the tractor to relief the hydraulic system. This set feature a chain adjustment, just being necessary to loosen up the pins (A) and determine their length. -
Page 25: Maintenance
Maintenance Lubrication Check the tightening of the nuts and bolts and the conditions of pins and cotter pins daily. The maintenance of the distributors and gearboxes is done as follows: • When starting working and every day of the first week, check the oil level through the level marker and fill it up if necessary. -
Page 26: Blades Replacement
Maintenance Blades replacement Inspect blades before each use to determine that they are properly installed and in good conditions. Replace any blade that is bent, excessively nicked, worn or has any other damage. Besides that, the blades must be reversed or replaced as soon as some cutting imperfection is being noticed. -
Page 27: Replacement Of The Skid Guides
Maintenance When replacing the blades, observe that they are supplied in pairs, which ATTENTION should be kept together until assembled on the cutter spindle. Unbalanced blades may cause excessive vibration and can damage bearings, retainers and the transmission box. The discrepancy in weight of these blades is within the tolerance specified in the project. -
Page 28: Slip Clutch
Maintenance Slip clutch The slip clutch (A) is assembled both in the gearbox (B )and in the cardan shaft (C), being also assembled in the metering box shaft. It is designed to slip, absorb operation loads and to protect the drive shaft. The slip clutch is factory fitted with a specified torque, in order to protect the tractor and equipment. - Page 29 Maintenance Slip clutch • Check the average length of the compression springs (A) before disassembling them. • Disassemble and sand the metallic parts that are attached to the plates (B). • Being the clutch disassembled, the plates must swing freely between the metallic parts.
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Page 30: Gearbox And Double Distributor
Maintenance Gearbox and double distributor The gearbox and double distributors must be inspected every time the rotary cutter is about to operate. If the oil level is low, fill up the rotary cutter. The oil level verification must be done in a flat place and adjusted according to the indications of the marker. -
Page 31: Important
Important MARCHESAN S/A reserves the right to make improvements in the design, ATTENTION material or specifications of machinery, equipment or parts at any time, without thereby becoming liable to make similar changes in machinery, equipment or parts previously sold. Images are for illustration purposes only. Some illustrations in this manual appear without the safety devices, removed to allow a better view and detailed instructions. - Page 32 Notes RCP² 1500 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
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