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- Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL & PARTS LIST Verti-cutter MODEL VC60 FIRST PRODUCTS INC. 164 Oakridge Church Road Tifton, Georgia 31794 U.S.A. Phone (229) 382-4768 1-800-363-8780 Fax (229) 382-0506 Web: Email: www.1stproducts.com Sales@1stproducts.com Ser. 764 thru 794 Printed in U.S.A. PBREV0510...
- Page 2 The practice of verti-cutting (removing thatch) is a time proven practice in the turf main- tenance industry. The First Products VC-60 verti-cutter is one of the most unique and versatile pieces of equipment on the market today. Using a patented swing hitch, the VC- 60 allows the operator to turn around obstacles without lifting.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........................2 SAFETY SYMBOLS ............................3 SAFETY DECALS ............................4 OPERATION SAFETY ..........................5 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ........................6 TRACTOR SELECTION AND OPERATION ..................6 UNDERSTANDING HOW THE SWING HITCH OPERATES (Prior To Hitching To Tractor) .....6 CORRECTLY ADJUSTING THE HITCH TO THE TRACTOR..............7 DEPTH GAGE ADJUSTMENT.........................7 Full Swing Configuration:...........................8 FIELD OPERATION ..........................9... -
Page 4: Safety Symbols
SAFETY SYMBOLS ATTENTION ! BECOME This is a standard safety alert symbol meaning ALERT ! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED ! CAUTION Indicates hazardous situation, injury may occur, used to alert against carelessness. WARNING Indicates potentially hazardous situation. Death or serious injury may occur if proper procedures are not followed. -
Page 6: Operation Safety
OPERATION SAFETY • Your Safety Is Always First! Familiarize yourself with the safety symbols and de- cals on pages 3 and 4. • All operators should read and understand the following sections of this manual prior to adjusting, maintaining, hitching to, or operating the VC-60: OPERATION SAFETY, OPERATOR... -
Page 7: Operator Instructions
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS TRACTOR SELECTION AND OPERATION • The VC-60 is designed to attach to a tractor with a category one three -point hitch, 540 PTO, and a minimum of 20 horsepower (depth of cut determines horsepower re- quired for operation). Check the tractor owner and operator’s manual for lift capac- ity. -
Page 8: Correctly Adjusting The Hitch To The Tractor
CORRECTLY ADJUSTING THE HITCH TO THE TRACTOR A category one hitch tractor is required with the lower links stabilized. With the VC-60 swing stand lowered connect the lower lift links to the “A” Frame and top link to the swing mast. Push the lift control lever on the tractor to the com- pletely lowered position. -
Page 9: Full Swing Configuration
LOCKOUT ADJUSTMENT Full Swing Configuration: This configuration, as seen in Figure 3, utilizes all seven chain links and is used under most operating conditions. It allows the operator to maneuver around obstacles and lock the Verti-cutter into position when being transported. Figure 3. -
Page 10: Field Operation
FIELD OPERATION • The geometry of tractor lift linkages varies, and a trial run over uneven ground is rec- ommended. Ideally the swing lock will not engage when operating over the crown of a hill and the tractor hitch is always free to float upward at all times. The blades should clear curbs etc., when lifted. -
Page 11: Pre-Operation Check List
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST (With the Verti-cutter lowered and the tractor engine switched off...) • Be sure that the implement is hitched to the tractor properly with all pins in place. • Pin the swing stand in the up position. • Be sure the driveline is correctly assembled. (The end stenciled as the tractor end is connected to the tractor and not to the Verti-cutter). -
Page 12: Operator Maintenance
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE • Check gearbox oil level before first operation and every 200 hours of operation there- after. With frame level, remove oil level plug on front left side of gearbox using 5/16” x 6” allen wrench. If required, add 90w-gear oil through plug in top of box un- til it appears at oil level plug. -
Page 13: Shop Maintenance
SHOP MAINTENANCE Skid Shoe Replacement 1. Remove depth gage pin to drop out skid shoe assembly and remove hardware (Fig. 7). 2. Replace shoes and re-assemble with hardware. Figure 7. Skid Shoe Replacement Skid Shoe Alignment to Prevent Blade Interference For minor adjustments in alignment, loosen the ½”... - Page 14 sponding bearing located between the blades. 6. Gently raise the frame just enough to shift the frame away from the pulley on the blade shaft (Fig. 11). 7. In order to remove the nut from the end of the shaft, a ¾” drive pull han- dle and heavy pipe wrench is used to break the 600 ft-lb of torque (a three foot extension is recommended for...
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Page 15: Blade Shaft Re-Assembly
Figure 12. Broached Spacer Blade Shaft Re-assembly 1. Wipe down blade shaft and begin shaft reassembly by installing new blades and spac- ers with teeth staggered for timing. See Blade Timing, pg. 15. 2. Locate the broached spacer as in the disassembly with the pipe wrench, and use the pull handle to torque the shaft to 600 ft-lb. -
Page 16: Blade Timing
Blade Timing Blade Part # VC50-007: 1. Stack two blades together so that they match exactly. Take the top and rotate it to its other side as seen on Figure 13. 2. Note as you align the hex holes that the blades are now out of phase. This pattern is repeated throughout the shaft assembly. -
Page 17: Warranty Information
WARRANTY INFORMATION ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FIRST PRODUCTS INC. WARRANTS THIS PRODUCT TO BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE MONTHS FROM THE ORIGINAL DELIVERY DATE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER PARTS CAUSED TO BE DEFICIENT DUE TO NORMAL WEAR, MISUSE, ACCIDENTS, OR LACK OF PROPER AINTENANCE.
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