Table of Contents
Section 1 Assembly and Setup
Land Pride
Section 1 Assembly and Setup
Tractor Requirements
This cutter is designed for tractors with a minimum PTO horsepower rating of 50 HP and maximum of 150 HP.
!CAUTION!
Do not over speed PTO or machine damage may result. This cutter is designed to be used with a tractor using a 540 or 1,000 rpm rear PTO but not both.
Specifically, each cutter is equipped for only one mode of operation. Do not attempt to operate a 540 PTO cutter with a 1,000 RPM PTO tractor. Do not operate a 1000 RPM PTO cutter with a 540 PTO tractor. Note that many tractors provide both 540 and 1,000 RPM PTO modes. Check your tractors manual to determine your exact con- figuration.
Before You Start
Read and understand the owners manual for your cutter. A basic understanding of how it works will aid in the assem- bly and setup of your cutter.
Before attempting to assemble the cutter use the following as a check list. Having all the needed parts and equipment readily at hand will speed up your assembly task and will make the job as safe as possible.
❑Check for fasteners and pins that were shipped with the cutter. Note: All hardware coming from the factory has been installed in the location where it will be used. If a part or fastener is temporarily removed for assembly reasons, remember where it goes. Keep the parts separated.
❑If a pin, bolt or other part has been removed, and you are unsure where it is used, use the parts section to iden- tify it. Be sure the part gets used in the correct location. By double checking while you assemble, you will decrease the chance of using a bolt incorrectly that may be needed later.
❑Have a fork lift or loader along with chains and safety stands that are sized for the job ready for the assembly task.
❑Have a minimum of 2 people at hand while assembling the cutter.
❑Check to see all nuts are tightened. See “Torque Val- ues Chart” page 24 for additional torque specifications.
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Assembly & Preparations
This cutter has been partially assembled at the factory. The hitch & both wing axles will need to be assembled.
Left & Right Wing Axle Assembly
NOTE: Hardware bag should be banded to unit.
Refer to Figure 1-1:
1.Assemble axle tube arm assembly (#1) with tire to wing axle (#2), using axle mount pin (#3) with hard- ware. Install rubber bumpers (#4) with hardware.
2.Grease points marked by arrows as noted in "Main tenance & Lubrication" section page 19.
NOTE: Make sure nuts & bolts are tight.
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Wing Axle Assembly
Figure
Hitch Assembly
Refer to Figure
NOTE: Do not tighten hardware until assembly is complete.
1.Insert main hitch rear mount bushings (#2) into hitch pivot. Install the main hitch (#1) to the forward hitch plates. Secure with 1" x 8" hex bolt (#3) and 1" flat washers and Nylock nut. Nut should be located to- ward the inside as shown.
2.Install both leveling rods (#4) through the respective trunnion pivot of the hitch. Secure the leveling rod to the hitch with the leveling tube weldment (#6) and a 7/ 8" hex nut (#8). Note: The leveling tube weldment should be screwed onto the leveling rod about 3" as a preliminary adjustment. Final adjustment should not be made until the cutter is attached to the tractor.
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