Table of Contents
Section 2 Operating Instructions
Land Pride
Transporting
!CAUTION!
When traveling on public roads at night or during the day, use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to opera- tor’s of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state and local laws.
NOTE: Always disengage the tractor’s PTO before raising the cutter to transport position.
1.When raising the cutter to the transport position be sure that driveline does not contact tractor or cutter.
2.Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when turning; and, leave enough clearance so the cutter does not contact obstacles such as buildings, trees or fences.
3.Select a safe ground speed when transporting from one area to another. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.
4.When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, shift tractor to a lower gear.
Operating Check List
!CAUTION!
To prevent personal injury caused by thrown objects, the use of front & rear safety guards is strongly recommended! To avoid injury or death from entanglement in rotating drivelines, the drive gearbox shields must be in place and secure when operat- ing.
!DANGER!
Rotary cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high speeds; therefore, the use of front safety shields is strongly rec- ommended when cutting along highways or in an area where people may be present.
Cutting Instructions
1.Your cutter is equipped with free swinging cutting blades to reduce shock loads to the cutter if striking obstacles.
2.Start the machine slowly; do not use full throttle. Allow 10 seconds for cutter blades to become aligned prop- erly before going to full power.
3.The ground speed depends on two things; the density of the material to be cut, and the size of the tractor. Never run fast enough to overload the tractor.
In addition to design and configuration of equipment; haz- ard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training in- volved in their operation, transport, maintenance and stor- age of equipment. Before beginning to cut the following inspection should be performed.
4.It is important to maintain 540 RPM PTO speed. Loss of PTO speed will allow the blades to hinge back and result in ragged, uneven cutting.
5.This cutter was designed to cut grass and light brush in
Operating Checklist
Check | Reference |
“Safety Rules” in this Manual. | page 1 |
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Check oil level in gearboxes. Refer to | Section 5 |
"Maintenance & Lubrication". | page 22 |
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Check that all plugs in gearbox have | Section 5 |
been replaced properly. | page 22 |
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Be sure nuts and bolts are tight. | Section 1 |
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Be certain all guards and shields are in | Section 1 |
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Lubricate the cutter as needed. Refer to | Section 5 |
"Maintenance & Lubrication". | page 17 |
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!CAUTION!
Damage may occur if exceeding the cutting capacity of the cut- ter!
!CAUTION!
Do not over speed PTO or machine damage may result. This cutter is designed to be used only with a tractor having a 540 RPM rear PTO.
12 RC15, RC25, and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter | 9/25/08 |
