How to Maintain Your Rotary Cutter

Your rotary cutter helps you keep your land clear and free of organic matter and debris. However, due to the rugged nature of its task, your cutter can quickly fall into disrepair if you’re not doing everything you can to keep it well-maintained. A rotary cutter that isn’t taken care of could have dull blades that don’t cut as effectively or it could have clogged-up mechanisms that can cause it to cease functioning entirely.

To help you keep this machine running, we’ve collected some tips below on rotary cutter maintenance. 

Review Your Manual

The manufacturer of your rotary cutter likely included an owner’s manual that will tell you exactly how to keep your equipment maintained, with guidelines for maintenance tasks as well as a servicing schedule to keep you on track. 

The owner’s manual is a great resource that you should keep handy when maintaining your rotary cutter, as many problems you have will be solved within its pages. Use the manual to make notes of any maintenance or repairs you perform as a record to include in the event you sell the cutter. 

Perform an Inspection

Before each use of your rotary cutter, it’s a good idea to perform a thorough inspection of the machine to make sure it’s in good working order. Inspect the undercarriage to make sure that it’s not clogged up with debris or clippings or mud. You can use a high-pressure hose to clean all this off.

Tighten nuts and bolts on your cutter on a regular basis, since the vibrations of the machine can loosen these fasteners. Also, you should check the blades’ sharpness, especially after a few hours of usage or when using to cut especially tough organic matter.

Sharpen the Blades

One component that’s likely to require some very regular maintenance is the blades of your rotary cutter. You’ll need to use a file or grinder to sharpen them up again after use; the blade should be sharp enough to slice through grass without shredding the edges.

Check Hydraulics

Finally, you’ll want to check over the rotary cutter’s hydraulic connections to ensure that they’re securely in place and that they aren’t clogged with debris. Always operate your cutter within the safety range specified in your owner’s manual.

Need some help maintaining your rotary cutter? Get in touch with the Eastman Equipment Company service department to make an appointment with our team of farm equipment mechanics. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you have and get your equipment functioning properly again. 

Looking to buy a new cutter? Come on down to our dealership located in Eastman, GA, to check out our selection of new and used rotary cutters for sale. We can also provide you with financing and credit options on your purchase. Eastman Equipment Company serves the cities of Warner Robins and Dublin, GA.