Checking RoTeC depth control disks and RoTeC depth control wheels

Interval

  • At end of season

  1. Check the RoTeC depth control disks or RoTeC depth control wheels for damage, such as cracks or nicks.

  2. If a RoTeC depth control disk or RoTeC depth control wheel is damaged,

    replace the RoTeC depth control disk or RoTeC depth control wheel.

  1. To take the damaged RoTeC depth control disk or RoTeC depth control wheel 1 off of the coulter:

    Move the lever all the way down and push it to the rear in the slotted hole 3 until the RoTeC depth control disk or RoTeC depth control wheel can be taken off.

The dismounted unit, consisting of RoTeC depth control disk or RoTeC depth control wheel 4 and lever 2, can be replaced as a whole or it can be further dismantled. If only the RoTeC depth control disk or RoTeC depth control wheel should be replaced, the unit must be further dismantled as described below.

  1. Remove the bolt 1.
  2. Take the axle, ball bearing, locking rings, and locking washers 3 out of the worn RoTeC depth control disk or RoTeC depth control wheel and insert them in the new RoTeC depth control disk or RoTeC depth control wheel.
  3. Mount the lever 2 with the bolt 1 on the new RoTeC depth control disk or RoTeC depth control wheel 4.

  1. To mount the new RoTeC depth control disk or RoTeC depth control wheel 5 on the coulter:

    Set the notch of the lever 4 on the bearing seat 1 of the cutting disk, press it firmly against the RoTeC depth control disk or RoTeC depth control wheel and pull the lever towards the front in the elongated slot 3 until the RoTeC depth control disk or RoTeC depth control wheel locks in place.

  2. To adjust the placement depth:

    Pull on the lever for the RoTeC depth control disk or RoTeC depth control wheel, move it up and let it engage in the desired hole 2.