Degelman REV1500 Programming manual

OPERATOR &
PARTS MANUAL
REV1500/1000
ROTARY CUTTER
DEGELMAN INDUSTRIES LTD.
BOX 830-272 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE,
REGINA, SK, CANADA, S4P 3B1
FAX [phone] PH 306.543.4447
1.800.667.3545 DEGELMAN.COM
143292 v1.6

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 1
Safety 3
How To Set Your Tractor 8
How To Hook-Up Your Cutter 9
Cutter Preparation 11
How To Set Your Cutter 12
How To Operate Your Cutter 15
Transporting 17
Troubleshooting 19
Maintenance & Service 23
How To Store Your Cutter 33
Parts 34
Index 69
Warranty 70
DEGELMAN INDUSTRIES LTD.
BOX 830-272 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE,
REGINA, SK, CANADA, S4P 3B1
FAX [phone] PH 306.543.4447
1.800.667.3545 DEGELMAN.COM
IMPORTANT:
READ MANUAL

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Introduction
This manual has been designed to help you with
three extremely important issues: Operation, Safety,
and Maintenance. It is strongly recommended that
you read through the entire manual and review it
annually for:
• your own personal safety.
• the safety of others.
• helpful and effective operation
techniques.
• maintenance procedures.
• preventative maintenance.
Your authorized Degelman dealer can be
contacted for ordering any replacement parts,
decals, or manuals. Since many of our parts are
specially designed specifically for this Rotary Cutter
we strongly recommend you always replace them
with genuine Degelman parts only.
This manual and its contents were current at the time
of its first printing. To increase product performance
and operation, some part modifications and changes
may occur that are not reflected in this manual.
Note: The description “Right”or“Left” as used in this
manual is determined by the direction the tractor
will travel while in use (unless otherwise stated).
Degelman is proud to welcome you to our rapidly
increasing family of high quality and dependable
product owners. This product was designed and
built specifically for you, the customer. Through our
research and with your input and feedback, we
present to you our REV1500/1000 Rotary Cutters.
Designed with durability, safety, and performance in
mind, this rotary cutter is ready for years of quality
service. In order to help you keep your rotary cutter
in top operating condition we have provided you
with this manual.
Serial Number Plate
Your serial number is found on the serial number
plate attached to the cutter on the front left side of
the cutter near the driveline shield (shown in the
photo above).
It is important to record the serial and model
number of your cutter for proof of ownership and
for any required service or maintenance assistance.
Serial Number
Owner
Model
PTO Speed: 540 RPM 1000 RPM
The REV1500 Rotary Cutter consists of one center
assembly and two wing sections. The overall cutting
width is 15 feet. (REV1000 width is 10 feet)
Wing angle and machine cutting height are
independently controlled with hydraulic cylinders.
The cutter maintains a level cut at all cutting heights
with our self-leveling system and unique double
acting suspension.
Welcome Proof of Ownership
About This Manual
Description
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Specifications and Options
REV1500 ROTARY CUTTER
1000 model specs shown in ()’s
Field Position:
Cutting Height 1” to 16”
Cutting Width 180” (123-1/2”)
Overall Width 189” (138-1/2”)
Overall Length 198”
Side Depth 13”
Transport Position:
Overall Height 84”
Overall Width (no wheels) 96” (92”)
Overall Width (with wheels) 122” (105”)
Overall Length 198”
Ground Clearance: 15”
Weight: 5830 lbs (5780 lbs)
Hitch Weight:
Field Position 1975 lbs (1970 lbs)
Transport Position 1925 lbs (1920 lbs)
Wing Flex: 22° down, 88° up
Deck Thickness: 3/16” High Impact Resistant Steel
Skid Shoes:
Wing 1/2” x 3” AR400
Center Section 1/2” x 5-1/2” AR400
Deck Rings: Standard
Side Skirt Thickness: Laminated up to 7/16” thick
Chain Shield:
Standard Double Row 5/16” GR 30
Optional Cable through Chain 1/4” Cable
Minimum Tractor PTO Power: 100 hp
Drivelines:
540 RPM Machine Gearcases
Tractor to Transfer CAT 6 with 80° CV
Transfer to Center/Wing CAT 5
1000 RPM Machine Gearcases
Tractor to Transfer CAT 6 with 80° CV
Transfer to Center/Wing CAT 5
Driveline Protection: Preset Friction Torque Limiters
Brush Cutting Capacity: 4”
Blade Holder:
Standard 3/4” Blade Carrier
Blades: Milled, 7-1/2” Overlap
Standard 1/2” x 5”
Blade Tip Speed:
540 PTO
Center 17,300 ft/minute
Wing 16,575 ft/minute
1000 PTO
Center 17,500 ft/minute
Wing 15,950 ft/minute
Wing Lift Hydraulics:
Standard Single acting individual circuits
Optional Double acting individual circuits
Hitch: Self-leveling
Standard 1-1/4” Precision Clamping System
Optional 1-1/8” Clevis Hitch
Suspension:
Center: Walking Axle and Rubber Spring
Wings: Standard Single Wheel and Rubber Spring
Optional Walking Axle and Rubber Spring
Wheels/Tires:
Standard 5 Bolt 21x5.5 Laminated
Optional 5 Bolt 22x6.6 Aircraft (foam filled)
Optional 5 Bolt 22x6.6 Aircraft (air filled)
Optional Accessories:
Toolbox, Wing Guide Wheel
Gearcase Power Rating:
Transfer Gearcase: 200 hp - continuous
250 hp - peak
Center and Wing Gearcase: 175 hp - continuous
200 hp - peak

CAUTION
DANGER
WARNING
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The Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety
messages applied to the Rotary Cutter mower and in
this manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to
the possibility of injury or death. Follow the
instructions provided on the safety messages. The Safety Alert Symbol means:
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury
if proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, COULD result in death or
serious injury if proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate
injury if proper practices are not taken, or, serves as a
reminder to follow appropriate safety practices.
Why is SAFETY important to YOU?
3 BIG Reasons:
•Accidents Can Disable and Kill
•Accidents Are Costly
•Accidents Can Be Avoided
Note the use of the Signal Words: DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION with the safety messages.
The appropriate Signal Word has been selected using the following guidelines:
Safety
Safety Alert Symbol
Signal Words

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Safety
Peligro: Si no lee Ingles, pida ayuda a alguien
que si lo lea para que le traduzca las medidas de
serguridad.
Danger: Si vous ne compreniez pas l’anglais,
demanderiez à quelqu’un qui comprend l’anglais
pour traduire tous les messages de sécurité qui se
trouve dans ce manuel.
Danger: Do not operate the tractor or rotary
cutter until you have fully read and completely
understand this operators manual, your tractor’s
operators manual, and all the safety messages
found within these manuals, on the products, or
other included materials.
Prepare for Emergencies
• Be prepared if a fire starts.
• Keep a first aid kit and fire
extinguisher handy.
• Keep emergency numbers for doctor, hospital,
ambulance, and fire department near your phone.
Doctor
Ambulance
Hospital
Fire Department
General Safety
Wear Protective Equipment
• Wear proper safety equipment
such as safety glasses and shoes,
hearing protection, hard hats, or
any other appropriate items to
prevent injury.
• Wear close fitting clothing to
help prevent accidental
entanglement.
Note: Always stop tractor engine and
wait for all moving parts to stop before
approaching equipment.
• Loss of hearing or hearing impairment may result
from prolonged exposure to loud noise. Wear
suitable hearing protective devices such as earmuffs
or earplugs to protect your hearing.
• Safely operating this equipment requires the full
attention of the operator. Do not wear radio or
music headphones, or talk on your phone while
operating this machine. Never operate while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs or allow
anyone under the influence to operate the tractor
or rotary cutter.

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Safety
Decal Part # - 143128
Decal Part # - 143130
Decal Part # - 143125
Decal Part # - 143148
Decal Part # - 143146 Decal Part # - 143147
Safety Decals
Decal Part # - 143126
Decal Part# - 143127
Decal Part # - 143129
Decal Part # - 143171
Decal Part # - 143124
Read and Understand all Safety Decals BEFORE Operating
Important:
• Understanding and following the information
found on these safety decals can save your life
and extend the life expectancy of your cutter.
• Keep safety signs and decals clean and
legible at all times.
• If safety signs or decals are missing
or illegible they must be replaced.
• If repair work causes any decals to be
damaged or removed they must be replaced.
• Safety decals for replacement are available
by request. Call toll free: 1.800.667.3545
Decal Part # - 142557 - Amber Reflector 2” x 9”
Decal Part # - 142556 - Red Reflector 2” x 9”
Decal Part # - 142650 - Fluorescent Reflector 2” x 9”

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Safety - Decal Locations
Item Part# Quantity Description
13 142008 3 Degelman Decal - 6” x 25-3/4”
14 143267 2 REV1500 (15ft models)
or 143284 2 REV1000 (10ft models)
15 143162 1 Read Operators Manual
16 142557 6 Amber Reflector Decal - 2” x 9”
17 142650 2 Fluorescent Reflector Decal - 2” x 9”
18 142556 4 Red Reflector Decal - 2” x 9”
19 143261 1 Important - Gearbox Lube
20 143264 1 Important - Slip Clutch
21 143265 1 Important - Torque Gearbox
22 143136 2 Direction Arrow - Counter-Clockwise
23 143167 2 Direction Arrow - Clockwise
Item Part# Quantity Description
1 143124 4 Danger - Thrown Objects
2 143126 3 Danger - Rotating Driveline
3 143127 2 Danger - Falling Wing
4 143129 4 Danger - Rotating Blade
5 143171 1 Danger - Damaged Blades
6 143125 1 Warning - Rollover Hazard
7 143128 2 Warning - Crushing Hazard
8 143130 1 Warning - High Pressure Fluid
9 143146 1 Caution - 540 RPM PTO Only
10 143147 1 Caution - 1000 RPM PTO Only
11 143131 2 Important - Before Transporting
12 143148 1 Mower Safety Instructions
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Back
Counterweight decals for REV1000 models (left-hand shown)
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How To Set Your Tractor
The rotary cutter is available in either a 540 rpm
PTO speed or a 1000 rpm PTO speed. Many
tractors are equipped with both 540 and 1000 rpm
PTO modes. Be sure that the PTO speed of the
tractor matches the rotary cutter’s gearbox speed.
Caution: Under no circumstances should you try
to operate a 540 rpm PTO cutter with a 1000 rpm
PTO tractor, and likewise do not operate a 1000
rpm PTO cutter with a 540 rpm PTO tractor. Do
not use PTO adapters. PTO adaptors will cause
driveline failure and possible tractor damage, it
will also invalidate your warranty.
IMPORTANT: Do not use on a tractor equipped
with a PTO shaft adapter to prevent mismatching
of PTO speeds and over telescoping of the
driveline.
1. Remove drawbar side locking pins and move
drawbar into center position.
2. Install drawbar locking pins.
3. Remove clevis or hammer strap assembly, if
equipped.
We recommend a tractor with all of the following
requirements:
• A full cab or at least one with ROPS (Rollover
Protective System).
• A working seat belt.
• At least 100 PTO HP.
• A minimum static vertical load rating of drawbar
of 2100 lbs or greater.
The rotary cutter’s driveline is equipped with a
constant velocity joint enabling the cutter to operate
at difficult angles. For this reason we recommend
the drawbar length for all PTO modes to be set at
16 inches (tractors with an overall narrow outside
rear wheel width may reduce this length). This
shorter distance will reduce the hitch loading and
stress on your drawbar. Do not use a distance
shorter than 14 inches or slider damage may
result.
(Please consult your tractor’s operator manual for
correct drawbar adjustment procedures.)
Caution: To prevent damage to the tractor
drawbar, avoid travelling at high speeds and
over rough terrain. Heavy drawn equipment such
as this cutter can place excessive strain on the
drawbar.
Caution: To prevent machine damage during
turns, the 3 point quick coupler hitch must be
removed and the draft link height be adjusted.
1. Remove quick
coupler hitch from
tractor.
2. To clear driveline
during turns, adjust
draft link to provide
highest lift possible.
It is important to increase the tractor rear wheel
tread width to maintain tractor stability when
working on inclines or rough ground.
(Please consult your tractor’s operator manual
for correct adjustment procedures.)
Caution: Rear tires may be damaged if hitch is
contacted during turns. Check for tire clearance at
hitch uprights when making tight turns.
Correct PTO Speed
Tractor Requirements
Positioning Tractor Drawbar
Correct Drawbar Length
3 Point Quick Coupler Hitch Removal
Wheel Tread Width Settings

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CLEVIS HITCH HOOK-UP
1. Ensure the settings in the “How To Set Your Tractor”
section have been completed.
2. Pin cutter clevis into the
supported position for hook-up
using the clevis support pin.
3. Adjust cutter height with jack to
allow enough height for tractor
drawbar.
4. Remove hitch pin from tractor
drawbar or cutter hitch.
5. Clear the area of bystanders, back up tractor to
cutter, aligning tractor drawbar with cutter hitch.
6. Engage tractor parking brake and/or place
transmission in “Park”, shut off tractor engine,
and remove key.
7. Remove hitch clevis support pin and place into its
storage position.
8. Install and secure drawbar pin.
Lower cutter onto drawbar.
9. Remove jack and place in
proper storage position.
10. Install Safety Chain, refer to the
“Installing Safety Chain” section (pg.10).
How To Hook-Up Your Cutter
PRECISION HITCH HOOK-UP
1. Ensure the settings in the “How To Set Your Tractor”
section have been completed.
2. Pin hitch into the supported
position for hook-up using the
hitch support pin.
3. Adjust cutter height with jack to
allow enough height for tractor
drawbar.
4. Remove hitch pin from tractor
drawbar and/or cutter hitch.
5. Clear the area of bystanders, back up tractor to
cutter, aligning tractor drawbar with cutter hitch.
6. Engage tractor parking brake and/or place
transmission in “Park”, shut off tractor engine,
and remove key.
7. Remove cutter hitch support pin and place into its
storage position.
8. Lower cutter onto drawbar.
Install and secure hitch bolt.
(refer to “Precision Hitch
Installation” diagram below)
9. Remove jack and place in
proper storage position.
10. Install Safety Chain, refer to the “Installing Safety
Chain” section (pg.10).
Attaching Cutter to Tractor Drawbar
BOLT
PLATED WASHER
NUT
HARDENED WASHER
DRAWBAR
TORQUE
600 lb.ft
(814 N.m)
PRECISION HITCH INSTALLATION

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1. Clean off dust covers and ends of hoses.
2. Firmly push in appropriate hoses into tractor
receptacles according to user preference.
3. Secure hoses as to not interfere with or
contact moving parts.
1. Park cutter on a level, hard surface.
2. Raise cutter to full height. Wings may be in
either the raised or lowered position.
3. Engage tractor parking brake and/or place
transmission into “Park”.
4. Shut off tractor engine and remove key.
5. Make sure transport locks are engaged.
(refer to pg.17)
Note: If wings are lowered only center transport
lock can be engaged.
6. Block wheels to prevent machine from
rolling after detaching from tractor.
7. Take cutter’s jack from storage position on cutter
and secure it onto the jack mount bracket located
on the cutter hitch.
Note: If parking tractor on soft ground,
place a board under the base of the jack to
prevent it from sinking.
8. Raise cutter using jack to transfer the
weight from the tractor drawbar to the jack.
9. Lift tractor PTO shield.
10. Support driveline, pull back collar, and slide driveline
off tractor PTO shaft. Set driveline down onto the
support block located on the cutter hitch.
11. Lower tractor PTO shield back into place.
12. Disconnect safety chain from tractor.
13. Remove hitch pin or bolt.
14. Start tractor engine and retract lift cylinder carefully
to place weight of cutter on transport lock.
15. Relieve hydraulic pressure in the system according
to your tractor’s operator manual.
16. Disconnect hydraulic hoses and light plug
(if equipped) from tractor receptacles.
17. Carefully drive tractor away.
18. If cutter will not be used for awhile, perform
procedures as listed in the Cutter Storage section.
(refer to pg.33)
Attach the safety
chain to the tractor
drawbar support or
other specified anchor
locations. (Refer to
your tractor’s operator
manual). Provide only
enough slack in chain
to permit turning.
Fasten chain back to itself with hook latch and
ensure chain is properly and securely attached.
Caution: Do not use safety chain by itself for
towing. Replace entire chain if any link or end
fitting is broken, stretched or otherwise deformed.
If replacing, use a chain with the strength rating
greater than the gross weight of the cutter.
Danger: Shut off tractor engine before attaching
PTO driveline. Entanglement in rotating driveline
can cause serious injury or death.
1. Shut off tractor engine and remove key.
2. Check that the driveline telescopes easily and that
the shield rotates freely.
3. Lift tractor PTO shield.
4. Support driveline, pull back on collar, align splines
by rotating cutter driveline, and push driveline onto
tractor PTO shaft until collar snaps into place.
5. Push and pull yoke several times to ensure
driveline is locked. Do not pull collar, as this
will release the lock.
6. Lower tractor PTO shield back into place.
Installing Safety Chain
Attaching Driveline to PTO
Attaching Hydraulics
Detaching Cutter From Tractor
How To Hook-Up Your Cutter
1. Connect cutter light plug into appropriate
tractor receptacle.
2. Ensure light cable does not interfere with
or contact moving parts.
Connecting Lights (optional)

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Danger: If the wings of
the rotary cutter are banded
together, ensure wing transport
locks are in place and secured
and the area is clear of bystanders before cutting
banding strap. Serious injury or death could result
from a falling wing.
(Refer to the “Maintenance” section - pg.23-32)
Read and understand the Rotary Cutter
Operator’s Manual and all safety decals.
Check that all safety locks, guards and
shields are in place and secure.
Lubricate all grease fittings and check
the fluid level in all gear cases.
Check that all hardware is in place
and properly tightened.
Inspect all tires and check that they are
in proper working condition.
Inspect all blades and blade hardware for
wear or damage.
Check that the cutter is properly levelled and
the cutting depth is set. (Refer to the “How to
Set Your Cutter” section - pg.13-14)
Make sure the driveline clutches and have been
run-in and are properly adjusted. (Refer to the
“Run-In of the Friction Clutch” section - pg.32)
Cutter Preparation
Preparation Checklist
Cutting Banding Strap
Note: If the “Restricted Transport Width” procedure
was used, follow the reverse instructions described
in that section before proceeding.
1. Park cutter and tractor on level ground.
2. Raise cutter center section by extending lift cylinder.
Retract the wing cylinders to take pressure off
transport locks.
3. Engage tractor parking brake and/or place
transmission into “Park”.
4. Shut off tractor engine and remove ignition key.
5. Disengage center and wing transport locks. Place
lock pins into proper storage locations.
Caution: Falling wings can cause serious injury
or death. Stay clear of wings when raised with
transport locks disengaged.
6. Start tractor engine and move control lever(s) to
lower wing(s) without entering the float position.
7. When wings are fully lowered, move control lever(s)
into float position.
8. Retract lift cylinder to lower cutter to the ground.
9. Adjust cutter as required. Refer to the “How to Set
Your Cutter” section - pg.12-14.
Important: Excessive operating speed may
result in machine damage. Be sure hydraulic
flow indicators are adjusted properly.
Note:Before adjusting hydraulic flow speed
ensure all transport locks are removed and
area is clear of all bystanders.
• Dual selective control valves are required.
• Set hydraulic flow control for center section until
cutter fully raises or lowers in two seconds.
• Set hydraulic flow control for wings to the
slowest possible speed.
Note: Refer to your tractor’s operator’s manual for
proper hydraulic flow control adjustment.
Important: Before proceeding, complete the
procedures under the sections “How to Set Your
Tractor”- pg.8, “How to Hook up Your Cutter”-
pg.9-10, and the cutter “Preparation Checklist”.
Removing Transport Locks &
Lowering Wings
Setting Hydraulic Flow Speed
Run-In of the Friction Clutch
Necessary for all new clutches and clutches
that have not been operated for (1) season or
approximately 60 days. Refer to the “Run-In of the
Friction Clutch” on pg.32 of the “Maintenance”
section in this manual.

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How To Set Your Cutter
Important Setting Information
This Rotary Cutter is designed and built to handle
a wide variety of cutting conditions. You may wish
to adjust your cutter specifically to the conditions
you are dealing with. With this in mind, some
adjustments can be extremely sensitive and greatly
affect your cutting performance. In order to achieve
a proper cut, it is important to understand all the
following cutter adjustment procedures :
• Setting Cutting Depth
• Phasing Cylinders
• Wheel Tread Width Settings
• Levelling Front to Back
• Levelling Side to Side
In order to synchronize the raising and lowering
of the cutter, a hydraulic phasing system has been
implemented to provide uniform and level lifting.
To achieve this, a bypass port is integrated into the
cylinders. Upon full extension a metered amount of
fluid is allowed to bypass the piston seal to the next
adjacent cylinder in the system. This re-adjusts all
cylinders to the same position, then upon retraction
positive sealing is engaged and synchronized
operation continues.
IMPORTANT: To ensure optimum performance all
entrapped air must be purged from the rephasing
cylinder systems frequently.
1. Place machine so all sections are lowered and flat
in field position.
2. Set the Tractor flow to Minimum / Moderate.
Do NOT set tractor flow to maximum. Reducing
the oil flow will reduce the amount of air that gets
pressurized and mixed into the oil.
3. Cycle the cylinders - fully extended, fully retracted,
and then fully extended again, this time holding it
fully extended for about 30-40 seconds.
4. Repeat this cycle and hold process about 5 times.
Rephasing the Cylinder Circuit
CENTER SECTION WING SECTIONS
A B
DEPTH STOP
1. Park cutter and tractor on level ground.
2. Raise cutter to desired cutting height by
extending or retracting lift cylinders.
3. Install correct number of depth stops on
lift cylinder rods to set cutting height.
Notes:
• It is recommended that the 2” depth stop remain
on the lift cylinder rods at all times. This does not
affect minimum cutting depth.
• By adding depth stops you are raising
the cutting height.
• Store extra Depth Stops on wing cylinder rods.
Setting Cutting Depth
For increased stability in the center section the proper
setting of the wheels should be at position “A”.
The recommended
spacing for the wing
section wheels is at
position “B”. This
prevents the wheel
from following in
the same path as
the skid shoes and
also to improve
contouring.
Wheel Tread Width Settings
B
A
B
With laminated tires, check orientation as below:
Laminated Wheel Check
Place flat side of lug
nut against
wheel
Note curvature
of laminated
sections
Forward
Movement of
Cutter
NOTE: Torque Lug Nuts
to 70-75 lb.ft (100 N.m)
DO NOT EXCEED
20 mph (32 km/h)
transport speed

Lower onto Block
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How To Set Your Cutter
Setting Front to Back Deck Angle:
1. Follow steps 1-7 under “Removing Transport Locks
and Lowering Wings” (pg.11).
2. Fully raise the cutter by extending the lift cylinders
and hold lever for a few seconds to ensure
phasing cylinders are synchronized.
(Refer to “Phasing Cylinders” section - pg.12).
3. On a level surface, lower the cutter to
preferred cutting height.
4. Measure and compare the height from the
top of the tube on the center section to the
level ground on the front and back of the cutter.
5. If the cutter needs to be adjusted: Raise the deck,
place a block under the center section skid shoes
and lower the deck to remove all tension from
the tie-bars.
Important: The tie-bars must be loose in order
to properly adjust the deck angle, or possible
damage to the threads on the tie-bars could result.
• The rotary cutter must be adjusted
every time a different tractor is used
due to varying drawbar heights.
• The cutter usually performs best when
set level front to back.
Recommended Deck Height
Deck Height Adjustment
6. Loosen the
jam nut (A) on
the tie-bars.
Lengthen tie-bar
(Loosen nut B)
if the front of
the cutter deck
needs to be
lowered.
Shorten tie-bar
(Tighten nut B) if the front of the cutter needs to be
raised.
(For every ¼ inch the tie-bar length is adjusted, the
hitch height changes by approximately 1-1/2 inch).
7. Raise the cutter deck, remove the block and lower to
preferred cutting height.
8. Measure and compare
front to back height again.
If further
adjustment is required
repeat the procedure until
desired height is achieved.
9. Check that the tie-bars are
adjusted equally and
the tension in the tie-bars is the same.
Re-adjust and repeat until tension is uniform.
Note: It is important to adjust the tie-bars evenly to
prevent overloading or damaging a single tie-bar.
10. Tighten jam nuts (A).
B
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5. Refer to the above section on recommended wing
adjustment settings. If this needs to be adjusted,
loosen the jam nut (A) on each wing adjustment
support.
6. Adjust the wing adjustment nut (B) to raise or lower
the wing. Measure and compare height, adjust until
required height is reached.
7. Tighten jam nut (A).
8. Repeat same procedure for the other wing.
How To Set Your Cutter
The rotary cutter is designed to cut either “With Traffic” or “Against Traffic”. Check the rotation of the center
section arrow decal on the top of the center section deck, near the gearbox. If the arrow is clockwise, and
the center blades rotate clockwise, the cutter is designed to cut best with traffic. If the arrow is counterclockwise,
and the center blades rotate counterclockwise, the cutter is designed to cut best against traffic.
Against Traffic
Wing Settings:
Using the wing
adjustment system below,
raise the left (ditch side)
wing ½ inch up from
level, and lower the right
(road side) wing ½ inch
down from level.
With Traffic Wing
Settings:
Using the wing
adjustment system below,
lower the left (road side)
wing ½ inch down from
level, and raise the right
(ditch side) wing ½ inch
up from level.
Important: It is important to level front to back
before levelling side to side.
1. Follow steps 1-7 under “Removing Transport locks
and Lowering Wings”. (Refer to pg.11)
2. Fully raise the cutter by extending the lift cylinders
and hold lever for a few seconds to ensure
phasing cylinders are synchronized.
(Refer to “Phasing Cylinders” section - pg.12)
3. On a level surface, lower the cutter to preferred
cutting height.
4. Measure and compare the height from the bottom
of the safety chain channel to level ground on the
center section of the mower (1) and a location on
the outer wing section (2).
Wing Adjustment System - Levelling Side to Side
Wing Height Adjustment

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Danger:
• Never allow untrained or inexperienced persons to
operate this equipment. The operator should wear
a hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and
safety shoes.
• Before leaving seat: Set brake, stop engine, remove
key and wait until all moving parts have stopped.
• Perform routine inspections and corrective/
preventative maintenance. Keep all shields and
guards in place.
• Never allow persons to ride on the tractor or
rotary cutter. Never allow children to operate
tractor or rotary cutter.
• Never attempt to operate controls unless properly
seated in the tractor seat with seat belt fastened.
• Never dismount a tractor that is moving, or
attempt to mount a moving tractor.
• Never adjust machine while in motion.
• Operate only with tractor equipped with ROPS
(Roll Over Protective System) and seat belts.
• Ensure tractor PTO speed (540 or 1000 rpm)
matches the rotary cutter gearbox speed or
drive components can be damaged.
• Operate tractor at rated PTO speed. Machine may
not perform properly if engine speed is too fast or
too slow. Excessive PTO speeds may cause driveline
or blade failures that may result in serious injury or
death.
• Lower machine to ground before starting.
Engage tractor PTO and slowly increase speed.
• Familiarize yourself with stopping the tractor and
equipment quickly in case of a sudden emergency.
• Normal ground speed range is 0 to 5 mph (8 km/h).
Use slower speeds when operating on or near
steep slopes, ditches, drop-offs, rough terrain,
overhead obstructions, power lines, or when
avoiding obstacles and other foreign debris.
Safe Operating Procedures
How To Operate Your Cutter
• Never drive into or out of a ditch or on a
steep incline with wings in raised position.
• Decrease speed when turning, be careful on slopes
or uneven terrain with wings in raised position.
• Never operate cutter in conditions of poor visibility
such as fog, darkness, or any conditions that
limit your clear visibility to less than 300ft (100m)
in front of and to the sides of the mower.
• When conditions make it necessary to slow ground
speed, shift to a lower gear rather than reducing
engine speed. The engine will maintain rated speed
and keep cutter running at optimum cutting speed.
• Only operate cutter in reverse direction when
necessary. Use extreme care and only operate at
a speed where you can safely control and operate
the equipment.
• Never cut an area that has not been inspected for
foreign debris and obstacles. Remove any foreign
objects and clearly mark any objects that cannot be
removed.
• Stay clear of rotating or moving parts!
Contact or entanglement with moving/rotating parts
may result in serious injury or death.
• Never operate mower with co-workers or
bystanders in the area. It is possible for objects to
be thrown great distances from the cutter. Thrown
objects have the potential to cause serious injury or
death. Always keep a minimum operating distance
of 300ft. (100m) away from any bystanders.

A
B
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Danger:
• Shut off tractor PTO before raising wings to help
prevent bodily injury or death from thrown objects
or rotating blades.
• You must be on level ground before attempting to
raise wings. Machine instability may be caused by
weight shifting from one side to the other while
raising wings.
• Falling wings can cause serious injury or death.
Clear area of bystanders when raising wings.
Wings are held up by hydraulic pressure only, never
walk under wings until wing transport locks are
in place and secured.
Whenever possible, it is recommended to run both
wings (if applicable) in the float position. This allows
the cylinder to be free to extend or retract enabling
the cutter to follow the ground contour.
Wing Flotation
How To Operate Your Cutter
The cutter wings can be operated at angles of up
to 22 degrees down (A) and 45 degrees up (B). It
is not recommended to operate wings at an angle
greater than 45 degrees (B) to prevent damage to
the drivelines and to help prevent personal injury
from thrown objects or debris.
The recommended blade rotations for roadway
cutting are illustrated in the diagram below. The
blade rotation of both wings at the front of the
cutter is always directed towards the center of the
machine. The blade rotation for the center section at
the front of the cutter is always directed towards the
ditch (as shown below).
Cutting Angles
Blade Rotation
Important:
• Do not exceed 80 degrees on driveline while
turning. Damage will result to the constant velocity
driveline joint.
• To avoid tractor and cutter damage, do not turn too
tight and be sure that tractor tires do not contact
cutter hitch.
Making Turns
Raising Wings
• Do not operate cutter when the deck or wings are
raised. Exposed blades create a potential hazard of
thrown objects which may lead to serious injury or
death.
• Avoid contact with heavy solid objects such as large
rocks, guard rails, and concrete obstacles. Impact
with these types of objects could damage blades
causing broken objects to be projected at high
velocities increasing the possibility of property
damage, serious injury, or death.
• If blades make contact with a foreign object, stop
immediately, repair any damage, and ensure cutter
pan is balanced before continuing.
• Inspect blades daily for chips, cracks, wear,
and abnormal bends. Unbalanced blades are
dangerous. Replace damaged blades in pairs with
genuine Degelman blades only.

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1. Disengage PTO and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
2. Fully raise wings.
3. Raise cutter as high as possible.
4. Engage tractor parking brake and/or place
transmission into “Park”.
5. Shut off tractor engine and remove ignition key.
Danger: Falling wings can cause serious injury
or death. Stay clear of wings until transport locks
are in place and secured.
6. Engage and
properly secure all
center and wing
section transport
locks.
7. Ensure jack is secured in its storage position.
8. Ensure all components are properly and
securely attached. Inspect safety chain and hitch.
(Refer to the “Installing Safety Chain” section -
pg.10)
9. Ensure all reflectors and SMV signs are clean and
visible. Ensure all lights are working and visible
as required by federal, provincial/state, and local
laws.
10. Start tractor engine and retract lift cylinder
carefully to place weight of cutter on lock.
Preparing Cutter for Transport
Transporting
Danger: To prevent serious injury or death to
you and others, always follow recommended safe
transport procedures:
• The cutter is wider than the tractor. Beware of
oncoming traffic and roadside obstructions.
• When transporting
cutter, always raise
wings and install
transport locks.
• Use flashing warning
lights when travelling
on public roads day or
night, unless prohibited
by law.
• Travel at a reasonable and safe speed. Never travel
at a speed which does not allow adequate control
of steering and stopping. Do not travel at speeds
greater than 20 mph (32 km/h).
• Stop slowly.
• Sound tractor horn before backing cutter up.
• Reduce speed considerably when travelling over
rough terrain.
• Stay clear of any large bumps or deep depressions.
• Reduce ground speed when turning. Be sure tractor
wheel does not contact cutter during turns.
• Avoid possible loss of control or tractor overturn.
Tow only with correctly ballasted tractor.
• Ensure Safety Chain and all components are
properly and securely attached. (Refer to the “In-
stalling Safety Chain” section - pg.10)
Note: Do not use safety chain by itself for towing.
Danger: Keep riders off machine at all times.
Riders are subject to injury such as being struck
by foreign objects and being thrown off the
machine.
Safe Transport Procedures