Checking the RoTeC depth control discs and RoTeC depth control wheels

Interval

  • At the end of the season

  1. Check the RoTeC depth control discs or RoTeC depth control wheels for damage such as cracks or fractures.

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

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

  1. To remove the damaged RoTeC depth control disc or RoTeC depth control wheel 1 from the coulter:

    Move the lever all the way down and push it to the rear in the elongated slot 3 until the RoTeC depth control disc or RoTeC depth control wheel can be removed.

The removed unit consisting of RoTeC depth control disc or RoTeC depth control wheel 4 and lever 2 can be replaced as a whole or further disassembled. If only the RoTeC depth control disc or RoTeC depth control wheel should be replaced, the unit must be further disassembled as described in the following.

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

  1. To install the new RoTeC depth control disc or RoTeC depth control wheel 5 on the coulter:

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

  2. To adjust the placement depth:

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