Land Pride RCPM3060 PTO Hook-up, Check Driveline Minimum Length, Maximum PTO driveline Movement

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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up

PTO Hook-up

IMPORTANT: Do not engage tractor PTO until driveline is fully connected and hydraulic fluid has been added to the cutter reservoir.

IMPORTANT: A quick hitch may be used, but is not recommended because it moves the cutter deck back about 5" and impedes operator visibility.

IMPORTANT: Refer to Figure 1-5:Avoid premature driveline breakdown. A rotating driveline must not exceed an angle of 25 degrees up or down.

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Maximum PTO driveline Movement

Figure 1-5

IMPORTANT: Always check driveline minimum length during initial setup, when connecting to a different tractor and when alternating between using a quick hitch and a standard 3-point hitch. More than one driveline may be required to fit all applications.

IMPORTANT: It is necessary to aligning the tractor’s PTO shaft level with the Rotary Cutter’s speed increaser shaft when checking driveline minimum length. Too long a driveline can damage tractor, gearbox and driveline.

Check Driveline Minimum Length

Refer to Figure 1-6:

1.Start tractor and slowly engage 3-point controls to move lower arms until the PTO shaft for the speed increaser is aligned and level with tractor PTO shaft. Securely block cutter in this position.

2.Place tractor gear selector in park, shut tractor engine off, set park brake and remove switch key.

3.Attach driveline to cutter and tractor as follows:

a.Slide inner yoke of driveline over speed increaser shaft and secure with locking collar.

b.Slide outer yoke of driveline over tractor PTO shaft and secure with locking collar.

c.Skip to step 5 if driveline fits between tractor and speed increaser. if driveline does not fit, continue with step 4 below.

4.The driveline will require shortening if it is too long to fit between tractor and speed increaser. Shorten driveline as follows:

a.Make sure cutter and tractor PTO shafts are level with each other and cutter deck is securely supported at this height with support blocks.

b.Pull driveline apart into two sections as shown in Figure 1-6.

c.Attach outer driveline universal joint to tractor PTO shaft and inner driveline universal joint to the speed increaser shaft. Pull on each driveline section to be sure universal joints are secured.

d.Hold driveline sections parallel to each other to determine if they are too long. The inner and outer shields on each section should end approximately 1" short of reaching the universal joint shield on the adjacent section (see “B” dimension). If they are too long, measure 1" (“B” dimension) back from the universal joint shield and make a mark at this location on the inner and outer shields.

e.Cut off inner shield at mark (“X” dimension). Cut same amount off inner shaft (“X1” dimension). Repeat cut off procedure (“Y” & “Y1” dimensions) to outer driveline half.

f.Remove all burrs and cuttings.

Shortening PTO Driveline Shields and Shafts

Figure 1-6

5.Apply multi-purpose grease to the inside of the outer driveline shaft and reassemble the two shafts.

6.Attach inner driveline yoke to speed increaser shaft and outer driveline yoke to tractor PTO shaft.

7.Move driveline back and forth to insure that both ends are secured. Reattach any end that is loose.

IMPORTANT: Two small chains supplied with the driveline must be attached to restrict shield rotation.

8.Hook the 1st safety chain in the hole on the outer driveline yoke shield and its opposite end to the tractor.

9.Hook the 2nd safety chain in the hole on the inner driveline yoke shield and the opposite end to the cutter.

10.Start tractor and raise cutter just enough to remove support blocks used in step 4 on page 15.

11.Slowly engage tractor’s 3-point controls to lower cutter. Check for sufficient drawbar clearance. Move drawbar ahead, aside or remove if required.

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RCP2660, RCPM2660, RCP3060 and RCPM3060 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-111M

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Contents Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter Table of Contents Safety at All Times Use a Safety Chain Use Safety Lights and DevicesPractice Safe Maintenance Transport Machinery SafelyKeep Riders Off Machinery Prepare for EmergenciesAvoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard Wear Protective Equipment818-045C 838-368C Safety Labels818-564C 818-229C818-230C Blades Keep Away 818-555C818-391C 818-339C818-556C 818-003C 818-554C818-484C 818-403C818-388C 848-369COwner Assistance Using This ManualApplication Further Assistance Land Pride Service Department East North StreetWeight HorsepowerTractor Requirements Wheel BaseDealer Preparations Preparation ChecklistHitch Hydraulic OutletsCategory Standard & Quick Hitch Standard Hitch Point Hook-upHitch Pin Configuration Based on Hitch Category Tractor 3-Point HitchCheck Driveline Minimum Length PTO Hook-upMaximum PTO driveline Movement Shortening PTO Driveline Shields and ShaftsFill Hydraulic Reservoir Flow Control Valve PlumbingTractors Rated at 15 GPM and Under Tractors Rated at 16 GPM and AboveOpen Center System Hydraulic Hose Hook-upSolenoid Controlled Cylinders Breakaway Cylinder Tractor Controlled CylindersDeck Up/Down Switches Switch FunctionsARM 2 OUT/IN Switches Electrical Hook-upTransport Safety Chain ARM 1 OUT/IN SwitchesFloat ON/OFF Switch Operational ChecksFloat Switch Control Momentary Push Button SwitchesRefer to -15 & -16 on Parallel Arm MovementPre-Operational Instructions Tractor Console Control LeversCenter Detent Control Float Positioning ControlHydraulic Pump Motor Circuit Pump & Motor OperationGauge Wheel Installation Ratchet Jack InstallationGauge Wheel Model Set-up Gauge Wheel Set-UpCutter Flow Control Hydraulic Flow Control SettingsTractor Flow Control Flow Control Valve for Solenoid Operated CylindersCutter Without Gauge Wheels Deck Level AdjustmentsCutter With Gauge Wheels Refer to -20 on page 24 & FigureTransporting Operating Check ListDeck with gauge wheels Cutting OperationDeck without gauge wheels Un-hooking the Rotary Cutter Breakaway Operating ProceduresCylinder Shear Bolt Shear Bolt SpaceGeneral Operating Instructions Operator Protective Shield Option Protective Shield InstallationHydraulic Control Options Hydraulic Plumbing With Solenoid Hydraulic Plumbing Without SolenoidRefer to -1 on page 25 and -2on this Remote Cylinder Plumbing without Solenoid Control boxWiring Schematic Without Float Switch Wiring Schematic With Float Switch Marking Hydraulic Lines Pump & Motor PlumbingFrom Motor to Pump and Pump to Motor Refer to Figure Hose Locations for Hydraulic Pump and MotorPressure Shut Down Valve Operation Breakaway Cylinder InstallationBreakaway Cylinder Plumbing Blade Rotation MaintenanceCutter Blades Land Pride Cutter Blade Parts Land Pride Skid Shoe Replacement PartsSkid Shoes Lubricate as noted in Maintenance & Lubrication on Tractor MaintenanceSolenoid Valve Block Cutter StorageHours Lubrication PointsParallel Arm Deck PivotGauge Wheel PTO U-jointRatchet Jack RequiredSpeed Increaser Motor Spindle HubHydraulic Reservoir RCP2660 RCPM2660 RCP3060 RCPM3060 RCPM2660 & RCPM3060 Series Parallel ArmGauge Wheel Model Optional EquipmentOverall Dimensions Flow Control Valve Features BenefitsBreakaway cylinder Problem Cause Solution Troubleshooting ChartElectrical control push button Switches do not workIn-tpi · m Ft-lb Mm x pitch Torque Values ChartAdditional Torque Values Blade Bolt Lock Nut Blade Carrier Hub NutOverall Unit and Driveline One year Parts and Labor WarrantyCorporate Office P.O. Box Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA

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