Land Pride Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter, RCP2560 manual PTO Hookup, Check Driveline Minimum Length

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Section 2: Assembly & Set-up

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PTO Hookup

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: See Figure 1-4 below. Avoid premature PTO driveline breakdown. PTO driveline must not exceed an angle of 25 degrees up or down while operating cutter.

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Maximum PTO driveline Movement

Figure 1-4

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 gearbox shaft when checking driveline minimum length. Too long a driveline can damage tractor, gearbox and driveline.

Check Driveline Minimum Length

Refer to Figure 1-5

1.Start tractor and slowly engage 3-point controls to move lower arms until the Rotary Cutter’s gearbox shaft is approximately level with tractor's PTO shaft.

2.Slide inner yoke of the driveline over the cutter’s gearbox shaft and secure with locking collar.

3.Slide outer yoke end of driveline over tractor PTO shaft and secure with locking collar. Skip to step 5 on page 12 if driveline fits between tractor and Rotary Cutter.

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

a.Raise/lower 3-point lower arms until Rotary Cutter and tractor PTO shafts are approximately level with each other. Securely support cutter frame in this position with blocking.

b.Set tractor in park, shut tractor engine off, set park brake and remove switch key.

c.Pull driveline apart into two sections as shown in Figure 1-5. Attach outer driveline universal joint to the tractor PTO shaft. Attach inner driveline universal joint to the Rotary Cutter gearbox shaft. Pull on each driveline section to be sure universal joints are secured to the shafts.

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 driveline 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 1-5

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

6.Attach inner driveline yoke to the cutter gearbox input shaft.

7.Attach outer driveline yoke to the tractor's PTO shaft.

8.The driveline should now be moved back and forth to insure that both ends are secured to the tractor and Rotary Cutter PTO shafts. Reattach any end that is loose.

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

9.Hook one of the driveline safety chains in a hole on the outer yoke shield and the opposite end to the tractor to restrict outer shield rotation.

10.Hook second driveline safety chain in a hole on the inner yoke shield and opposite end to the Rotary Cutter frame to restrict inner shield rotation.

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Contents Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter Table of Contents Safety at All Times Use a Safety Chain Important Safety InformationUse Safety Lights and Devices Practice Safe MaintenanceAvoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard Prepare for EmergenciesWear Protective Equipment Keep Riders Off Machinery818-230C 818-045C 818-339C818-229C 818-180C 818-142C 818-390C818-391C 818-403C Used on 540 rpm PTO only 818-186C818-484C Used on 1000 rpm PTO only 818-350C818-003C 818-338COwner Assistance Using This ManualApplication IntroductionAssembly & Set-up Tractor RequirementsPoint Hookup Preparation ChecklistDealer Preparations Category Standard & Quick Hitch Standard Hitch PTO Hookup Check Driveline Minimum LengthHydraulic Hookup Electrical Hookup Functional Check Installation Operator Protective ShieldSetting Flow Control Valve Timing ProceduresHydraulic Cylinder Plumbing HydraulicsMarking Hydraulic Line Lengths Breakaway Cylinder Installation Electric Cylinder Control Schematic Optional Deck Level Adjustments AdjustmentsTransporting Tension Bolt Operating ProceduresBreakaway Operations Breakaway Cylinder General Operating Instructions Hours Maintenance & LubricationLubrication Points Blade Servicing Replacement Tractor Maintenance StorageTable of Contents Specifications & Capacities RCP 2560 Parallel Arm SeriesOverall Dimensions Troubleshooting Problem Cause SolutionAdditional Torque Values Torque Values ChartAppendix Warranty Overall Unit and Driveline One year Parts and LaborCorporate Office P.O. Box Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA

Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter, RCPM2560, RCP2560 specifications

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