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Section 2: Operating Instructions
Land Pride
appropriate reflective devices to provide adequate warning to pedestrians and other vehicle operators when traveling on public roads and in the dark of night. Comply with all local, state and federal laws.
It is important that you inspect the area where you will be cutting and clear it of safety hazards and foreign objects either before or after you arrive at the cutting site. Never assume the area is clear. Cut only in areas you are familiar with and are free of debris and unseen objects. Extremely tall grass should be cut twice to detect potential hazards. In the event you do strike an object stop the cutter and tractor immediately to inspect and make necessary repairs to the cutter before resuming operation. It really pays to inspect a new area and to develop a safe plan before cutting.
You will need to maintain either 540 or 1000 rpm PTO speed and 2 to 5 mph ground speed to produce a clean cut. Make a tractor gear and range selection that will enable you to maintain these speed combinations. Generally the quality of cut is better at lower ground speeds. Dense ground cover will create the need to slow down even more. In certain conditions tractor tires will roll grass down resulting in an uneven cut when the grass fails to rebound. Should this happen you may try reversing the direction of cut and/or double cut to achieve the desired finish. Avoid very low cutting heights especially on extremely uneven terrain. Always cut downward on slopes and avoid crossing the face of steep slopes. Avoid sharp drops and cross diagonally through dips to prevent hanging up the tractor and cutter. Slow down in turns and avoid sharp turns if at all possible. Remember to look back often.
Now that you’re prepared and well briefed you may begin cutting. Begin cutting by doing the following:
•Reducing the tractor’s engine rpm.
•Make sure the wings are on the ground and the cutter is in cutting position.
•Engage the PTO.
•Raise the engine rpm to the appropriate PTO speed.
•Begin cutting.
Make wide turns when possible. Operators of
Whether you are done mowing, need to take a break, or just need to make a few adjustments to the cutter, remember to always do the following:
•Reduce the tractor’s engine rpm.
•Disengage the PTO.
•Stop on level ground.
•Set the park brake.
•Turn off the engine and remove the key.
•Stay on the tractor until the cutter blades have come to a complete stop.
20 RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters | 9/04/08 |