Tatu Marchesan RCP2 1500 User manual

OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
RCP² 1500RCP² 1500

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IDENTIFICATION

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Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A. RCP² 1500
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.
It features a high-resistance frame and high quality
components.
Equipped with direct transmission and gearboxes
which are protected by slip clutches, thus offering a
greater lifetime and low maintenance cost, especially on
operations that require agility on the execution.
This operator's manual contains the necessary
information for the best performance of this equipment.
The operator must carefully read the entire manual before
working with the equipment. Also, read and understand the
safety recommendations.
For any further explanations or in the case of technical
problems that may arise during the service, consult your
dealer and the Technical Support department of the factory.
They can fully ensure the functioning of your TATU rotary
cutter.

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RCP² 1500
Table of contents
1. To the owner 3
2. To the operator 4 to 10
Working safely 4 to 6
Transportation over truck or trailer 7
Safety decals 8 & 9
Decal spots 10
3. Data sheet 11
4. Components 12
5. Set-up instructions 13 to 17
Preparing the tractor / Hitching to the tractor 13
Hitching the cardan shaft to the PTO 14
Reducing the cardan shaft length 14 & 15
Rotary cutter leveling 16
Direction of blades rotation and serial number 16
Assembly of the oil level marker with breather 17
6. Adjustments and operations 18 to 21
Cutting height adjustment 18
Drawbar extension adjustment 18
Sliip clutch 19
Troubleshooting guide 20
Operations - important points 21
7. Optional 22
Stabilizer set 22
8. Maintenance 23 to 28
Lubrication 23
Lubrication points 23
Blades replacement 24 & 25
Replacement of the skid guides 25
Slip clutch 26 & 27
Gearbox and double distributor 28
Cardan shaft 28
Rotary cutter storage 28
9. Important 29

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Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A. RCP² 1500
General information
Important
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.
Special attention should be given to the safety recommendations, operation precautions
and maintenance of the equipment.
The instructions in this manual indicates how to get the best performance and allow
the operator to get maximum income, increasing the equipment lifetime.
This manual should be read by operators and maintenance staff.
• Only people who own a full knowledge of the tractor and equipment must
transport, operate and carry out any maintenance on them;
• Marchesan is not responsible for any damage caused by accident on
transporting, misuse or inadequate storage, either by negligence and/or
lack of experience from any person;
• Marchesan is not responsible for any damage caused by unpredictable
situations or for the incorrect use of the equipment.
The warranty shall not be applied to any equipment or any part that has been altered
elsewhere than at the place of manufacture, or which the original purchaser thereof
at retail has used or allowed to be used parts, not made or supplied by Marchesan.
NOTE
Right and left hand side indications are made observing the equipment from the rear.
To order any parts or request technical assistance services, it is required to provide
the data contained on the nameplate, which is located on the equipment's frame.

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RCP² 1500
To the operator
Working safely
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. Ecological and conscious disposal of them
should be done.
This equipment is simple to operate, requiring however the
basic and essential cautions to its handling.
Always keep in mind that safety requires constant attention,
observation and prudence during work, transportation, maintenance
and storage.
• Security aspects must be carefully observed, to avoid
accidents.
• This symbol is a warning used to prevent accidents.
• The instructions under this symbol refers to the safety of the
operator, mechanician or third parties, therefore they should
be carefully read and observed. If the safety instructions are
not being followed, a serious accident or even death may
occur.
Read and understand the information before making any
adjustment or maintenance.
Have extreme caution when operating with the power take-off
(PTO), which you should not get closer during operation.

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Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A. RCP² 1500
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.
Keep access and work places clean or free from oil and grease.
Risk of accidents.
Never transport the equipment on highways or paved roads.
Avoid that the tractor wheels touch the drawbar in sharp turns.
The presence of any other people on the tractor or equipment
is stricly forbidden.
Have extreme caution when driving under electrical power lines.
Any contact may result in severe shocks, injuries or death.
For your protection and safety, always wear adequate clothes
and footwear while operating the equipment.
Always use the safety locks to carry out any maintenance or to
transport the equipment.

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RCP² 1500
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.
• Have full knowledge of the soil before starting to work. Use the speed which
is suitable to the conditions of the ground or pathways to be covered. Provide
the delineation of obstacles or hazardous locations.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Wear appropriate clothes and footwear. Avoid clothes that are either loose or
hanging from the body, which may become entangled in moving parts.
• Never operate the equipment without its protective devices.
• Wear protective gloves to work near the cutting parts.
• When lifting or lowering the equipment, check if there are no people or animals
close or under it.
• Never attempt to change the adjustments, clean or lubricate the equipment
while it is moving.
• In case of emergency, know how to stop the tractor and equipment quickly.
• Always shut down the engine, remove the key and use the handbrake before
leaving the tractor seat.
• Only pull the equipment using a tractor with appropriate power.
• Carefully check the transport width on narrow locations.
• Do not drive the equipment under the influence of alcohol or any soothing/
stimulating medicine, as it may result in a serious accident.
• Do not allow people or animals to get under the equipment at any time.
• Whenever you unhitch the equipment, either in the field or shed, do it on a
flat and firm surface. Make sure that the equipment is properly supported.
• We suggest that you carefully read the manual, as it will be a guide for
periodic verifications that need to be done and will allow that you assure the
maintenance of your equipment.
• In case of a fire outbreak or any possible hazard, the operator must leave the
area as fast as possible and look for a safe place. Always have emergency
numbers in hands.
• If there is any doubt after reading it, ask your dealer. For more complicated
operations, there will be the right person to help you there.
• Please check the general safety instructions on the back cover of this manual.

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Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A. RCP² 1500
Transportation over truck or trailer
To the operator
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:
• Use adequate ramps to load or unload the equipment. Do not make the loading
on ditch banks, it can cause a serious accident.
• When lifting with a hoist, use the appropriate points to lift.
• Underpin the equipment properly.
• Use chock blocks and safety chains to secure the equipment to the truck or
trailer during the transport.
• Make sure the SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) sign and all the lights and reflectors
that are required by the local highway and transport autorithies are in place,
clean and can be seen clearly by all overtaking and oncoming traffic.
• After 8 to 10 km transporting, please inspect the load condition. Repeat this
procedure every 80 to 100 km. Give more attention when transporting the
equipment on rough roads, slopes and other adverse conditions.
• Always be careful with the load height, especially when passing under electrical
power lines, bridges and others.
• Check all laws and regulations regarding the height limits and load width while
transporting the equipment on truck or trailer. If necessary, use banners, lights
and other devices, in order to give adequate warning to the other drivers.

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RCP² 1500
AATTEENNÇÇÃÃOO
AATTTTEENNTTIIOONN
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d e v e m s e r m a n t i d a s n o l o c a l .
This equiment is designed to operate at
540 RPM maximum tractor PTO speed.
All drive line shields must be kept in
place.
Este equipo es fabricado para operar
a 5 40 RPM en la TDP. Todas las c apas
de prot ección de lo s cardanes deben
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Ó l e o S A E 9 0 .
Giro Livre.
SAE 90 (ISO 220) Gear Oil.
Freewheeling Gearbox.
Aceite SAE 90 (ISO 220).
Multiplicador Giro Libre.
05.03.03.2534
No ajuste la fricción antes de leer
el manual de instrucciones.
Não ajuste a fricção sem consultar
o manual de instruções.
Do not adjust the friction before
reading the instructions manual.
AATTEENNÇÇÃÃOO
AATTTTEENNTTIIOONN
AATTEENNCCIIÓÓNN
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.
To the operator
Safety decals

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Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A. RCP² 1500
To the operator
Safety decals
Model Serial number
RCP² 1500 decal 05.03.06.0890
Safety decals
AADDVVEERRTTÊÊNNCCIIAA // WWAARRNNIINNGG // AADDVVEERRTTEENNCCIIAA
– Leia o manual de instruções antes de operar e siga todas as recomendações.
– Mantenha livre os locais de correias e transmissões em geral.
– Abaixe o equipamento, pare o motor e tire a chave do trator antes de desengatar, ou trabalhar
sob o equipamento.
– Saiba como parar imediatamente o trator e o equipamento em caso de emergência.
– Pessoas não qualificadas e crianças estão proibidas de operar este equipamento.
– Cuidado com terrenos irregulares. Diminua a velocidade em curvas.
– Não opere a roçadeira na posição de transporte.
– Lea el manual de instrucciones antes de operar y siga todas las recomendaciones.
– Mantenga libre los locales de correas y transmisiones en general.
– Baje el equipo, pare el motor y retire la llave del tractor antes de desenganchar o trabajar
en el equipo.
– Sepa como detener inmediatamente el tractor y el equipo en caso de emergencia.
– Personas no calificadas y niños están prohibidas de operar este equipo.
– Cuidado con terrenos irregulares. Disminuya la velocidad en curvas.
– Nunca opere la desmalezadora en la posición de transporte.
AATTEENNÇÇÃÃOO // AATTTTEENNTTIIOONN // AATTEENNCCIIÓÓNN
As roçadeiras podem soltar fragmentos à altas velocidades, o que pode causar ferimentos
graves para pessoas próximas. Não opere a roçadeira com pessoas ao redor.
Rotary cutters can throw fragments away at high-speeds, which can cause serious injuries or
death for people near around. Don’t operate the rotary cutter with people around.
PPEERRIIGGOO // DDAANNGGEERR // PPEELLIIGGRROO
MANTENHA -SE DISTANTE - FACAS ROTATIVAS
MANTENGASE DISTANTE - CUCHILLAS ROTATIVAS
KEEP AWAY - ROTATING BLADES
Ferimentos graves ou morte podem resultar de fragmentos ou contato com as facas.
Não fique sobre ou próximo a roçadeira quando em operação.
Any contact or stone fragments thrown with action of the blades could result in serious
personal injury or death.
Never allow riders on the machine or near it while in operation.
Lesión personal grave o muerte pueden resultar de fragmentos o contacto con las cuchillas.
No permanezca cerca ni suba en la desmalezadora cuando esté en funcionamiento.
Las desmalezadoras pueden soltar fragmentos en alta velocidad, lo que puede causar heridas
graves para personas próximas. No opere la desmalezadora con personas alrededor.
– In order to prevent serious personal injury read and understand the manual.
– Keep the belts and transmissions tighten and clean.
– Lower the equipment, shut the engine off and remove the key from the tractor before
uncoupling or servicing under the equipment.
– Keep alert to stop the tractor and the equipment immediately in case of emergency.
– Unqualified people and children are not allowed to operate this equipment.
– Be careful with uneven terrain and reduce the speed in sharp turns.
– Never operate the machine in transport position.
05.03.03.1930

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RCP² 1500
To the operator
Decal spots
Item Serial number Description
A05.03.06.0890 RCP² 1500 decal and Marchesan logotype
B05.03.03.1929 Equipped with special blades decal
C05.03.03.1428 Read the manual decal
D05.03.03.1930 Rotating blades decal
E05.03.03.2949 540 rpm decal
F05.03.03.1932 Lubricate and tighten daily decal
G05.03.03.1127 Breather decal
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Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A. RCP² 1500
Data sheet
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):.......................................................................................... 50
Width (mm):.............................................................................................................. 2650
Length (mm): ............................................................................................................ 1600
Height (mm):............................................................................................................. 1150
Weight (kg):................................................................................................................ 568
RCP² 1500
The rotary cutter is designed for agricultural use only and it must not
be used in urban areas.
Do not allow that people get closer during operation.
ATTENTION

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RCP² 1500
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
0505 0202
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Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A. RCP² 1500
Never adjust the cylinder lower arms when the rotary cutter is lowered.
NOTE
Hitching to the tractor
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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.
• The front and rear wheel gauges must be equal (considering the measure from the
center of the tires).
• Follow the tractor and equipment operation instructions to assure a great performance
of both.
For hitching, choose a place as flat as possible.
Drive the tractor slowly in reverse gear to the planter direction and be ready to brake.
When close enough, use the lever to control the cylinder position, leaving the left lower arm
in the same level of the hitch pin.
1) Hitch the left lower arm (A) and place a cotter pin.
2) Hitch the upper arm (third point) (B) and place a cotter pin.
3) Hitch the right lower arm (C), which features ascent and descent movements through
the arm adjuster. At this moment, the extension thread of the upper arm can be used to
approach or put away the equipment to facilitate the hitching.
For a perfect hitching, the rotary cutter must be centered related to the tractor, which
is done as follows:
• Align the third point (B) of the tractor with the equipment drawbar.
• Totally raise the planter.
• Check if the distances between the lower arms and tires are the same on both sides
(as in "D"), being both at the same level.

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RCP² 1500
Set-up instructions
Hitching the cardan shaft to the PTO
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5 cm5 cm
5 cm5 cm
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.
• Couple the male part to the rotary cutter. Being the bars placed side by side, check
if there is a minimum clearance of 05 centimeters between the male and female part on
each end.
At this moment, it is possible to use the adjustment resources on the tractor
drawbar to lenghten or to shorten it.
NOTE
Reducing the cardan shaft length
• First of all, disassemble the protecting covers.
• Cut the hub and the solid bar (male and female) in the
desired measures. In order to do so, couple half of the cardan in
the tractor and half in the equipment, placing the semi-cardans
in parallel and in several operating positions. Then, determine
the correct length and mark the cutting area.
• It is important to give finish working in the cut parts.
For this purpose, use a filer. Soon after, remove the filing and
lubricate the 'male' with a fine layer of grease.
If it is necessary, cut similar parts of the male and female drive shaft as well as the
protecting covers. But before cutting the shaft, verify all possibilities of usage without
reducing its length.
The length adjustment will be done when the distance between the equipment and the
tractor do not allow coupling. Proceed as follows:

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Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A. RCP² 1500
Set-up instructions
1/31/32/32/3
Correct assemblyCorrect assembly
Aligned internal forksAligned internal forks
Incorrect assemblyIncorrect assembly
Unaligned internal forksUnaligned internal forks
• 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.
NOTE The contact surface between the hub and the bar shall not be smaller than 1/3 of
the total length.
When assembling the cardan shaft, it is necessary to be careful and leave the terminals
on both ends aligned. The discrepancy of the terminals in 90° will cause vibrations and a
greater wear on the universal joints, reducing the lifetime of the set.
When coupling the cardan to the tractor PTO, fasten the chain on a fixed point
of the tractor so that the cardan shaft cover do not turn and do not get loose
during maneuvers.
NOTE

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RCP² 1500
Set-up instructions
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.
Rotary cutter leveling
AA
This equipment has
two blades (Duromark),
which are heat-treated and
have a greater lifetime.
These blades turn in a
counterclockwise direction.
Direction of blades rotation and serial number
RCP² 1500 - Duromark blade.......................................................... 06.22.40.0054
CounterclockwiseCounterclockwise
UPPER VIEWUPPER VIEW

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Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A. RCP² 1500
Set-up instructions
Assembly of the oil level marker with breather
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MinimumMinimum
• 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).
NOTE The suitable level is when the
oil reaches the hole of the side
plug (C), being the rotary cutter
in a flat place.
Use only SAE 90 oil.
• Gearboxes:
Remove the plugs (D) from the gearboxes and place the oil level markers with breather
(E).
At this moment, check the oil level by just placing the marker, without tightening it, in
order to reach the lower mark (minimum level). The upper mark (maximum level) is reached
when the markers are tightened.
The oil level must be adjusted according to the marker indications, being the equipment
on a flat place.
Use SAE 90 oil only.

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RCP² 1500
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
blades touch the soil frequently.
For a better performance, we recommend that the cutting height should be
no less than 40 mm from the soil.
Every time the cutting height is changed or a tractor with a different height
in the drawbar is used, it is necessary to check the rotary cutter level again.
It is important to reach a 540 rpm speed in the PTO before starting the cutting
process.
NOTE
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Drawbar extension adjustment (Third-point articulation)
Use the upper arm from
the third point (A) to adjust
the drawbar extension (B),
in a way that it stays slightly
tilted back, according to
the figure. Therefore, the
articulation will be enough to
follow the unevenness of the
soil surface.