Land Pride RC35120 RCM35120 manual Transporting, Operating Check List, Cutting Instructions

Land Pride

Section 2 Operating Instructions

Section 2 Operating Instructions

Transporting

!CAUTION!

When traveling on public roads whether at night or during the day, use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to operator’s of other vehicles. Comply with all Federal, State and Local laws.

!CAUTION!

Always disengage tractor PTO before transporting cutter to avoid injury from thrown objects or blade contact.

1.On a lift-type cutter, when raising to transport position. be certain that PTO shaft does not contact tractor or cutter.

2.Refer to Figure 2-1.The pull-type cutter is equipped with a transport lock pin. Remove pin and hair pin cot- ter from storage position and install in locking position before transporting.

NOTE: Hydraulic cylinder may be removed if neces- sary when transport lock pin is in lock position.

!CAUTION!

The cutter is 10’ 8” wide and care should be taken when en- countering oncoming traffic and roadside obstructions.

Operating Check List

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.

Check	Reference
“Safety Rules” in this Manual.	Page 1
Check oil level in gearboxes.	Section 5
	Page 22
Check that all plugs in gearbox have	Section 5
been replaced properly.	Page 22
Be sure nuts and bolts are tight.	Section 1
Be certain all guards and shields are in	Section 1
place.	Page 11
Lubricate the cutter as needed. Refer to	Section 5
“Maintenance and Lubrication”.	Page 19

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Pull-Type Cutter Pin Position

Figure 2-1

3.Reduce tractor ground speed when turning; be sure tractor wheel does not contact cutter when turning. Leave clearance so cutter does not contact obstacles such as buildings, trees or fences.

4.The cutter should be transported no faster than 15 mph when equipped with laminated tires, and 20 mph when equipped with pneumatic tires.

5.When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.

!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 & rear safety shields is strongly recommended 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.

4.It is important to maintain 540 RPM PTO or 1000 RPM speed. Loss of PTO speed will allow the blades to hinge back and result in ragged, uneven cutting.

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