Cutting Units
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Cutting Unit Installation
Cutting unit models 03860, 03861, and 03862 can be
installed at any of the mounting locations on the traction
unit.Figure1shows theorientationofthehydraulic drive
motor for each of the five locations. For any of the loca-
tions requiring the motor to be mounted on the right end
of the cuttingunit, installa counter weight on the left end
of the cutting unit. For the locations requiring the motor
to be mounted on the left end,install acounter weighton
the right end of the cutting unit.
Note: Counterweight mounting capscrews are
shipped installed on the right bearing housingof the cut-
ting units. The capscrews on left bearing housing are to
be used for securing the hydraulic motor.
1.Removecutting unitsfrom cartons.Assemble andad-
just per Cutting Unit Operator’s Manual.
2. Remove protective plugs from each end of cutting
unit.
3. Lubricate and install a large O-ring into bearing hous-
ing groove on each end of cutting unit (Fig. 39 & 41).
Note: Lubricate internal splines of cutting unit reels
shafts with grease before installing cutting unit motors.
4. Install a counter weight onto appropriate end of each
cutting unit with c apscrews provided (Fig. 39).
5. Thoroughly grease the cutting unit reel bearings prior
to installation on the traction unit. Grease s hould be evi-
dent at the inboard reel seals (see Lubrication in this
section of this manual).
6. Insert a thrust washer onto horizontal shaft of pivot
knuckle as shown (Fig. 40).
7. Insert the horizontal shaft of the pivot knuckle into the
mounting tube of the carrier frame.
8. Secure pivot knuckle to carrier frame with a thrust
washer, flat washer and a flange head capscrew.
9. Insert a thrust washer onto vertical shaft of pivot
knuckle.
10. Insert the vertical shaft of the pivot knuckle into lift
arm pivot hub (Fig. 40). Guide the pivot knuckle in place
between the two rubber centering bumpers in the under
side of the lift arm steering plate.
11. Insert the lynch pin into the cross hole on the pivot
knuckle shaft (Fig. 40).
Motor Weight
Motor Weight Weight Motor
Weight Motor Weight Motor
#1#4 #5
#3
#2
Motor Weight Weight Motor
#7#6
Figure 38
Figure 39
1. Bearing Housing
2. O-ring
3. Counterweight
3
2
1
Figure 40
1. Carrier Frame
2. Pivot Knuckle
3. Lift Arm Steering Plate
1
2
3
4. Lynch Pin
5. Steering Pin
5
4
