Land Pride RCM5020, RC5020 manual Hydraulic Hook-up, Check Driveline Length, Refer to -4 on

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Section 1: Assembly and Set-up

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Check Driveline Length

Refer to Figure 1-4 on page 12:

IMPORTANT: The Rotary Cutter must be hitched to the tractor with tractor and cutter aligned in a straight line on a level surface. This arrangement will provide the correct alignment between tractor PTO shaft and gearbox input shaft.

1.Park tractor and cutter in a straight line on a level surface. Place gear selector in park, shut tractor engine off, set park brake and remove switch key.

2.Remove protective shaft sleeve (#9) from input shaft of splitter gearbox.

3.Attach bolted coupler of driveline (#10) to divider gearbox shaft and pull-collar coupler to tractor PTO shaft. Skip to step 5 if driveline fits between tractor and implement.

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PTO Driveline Shortening

Figure 1-7

Refer to Figure 1-7:

4.The PTO driveline will require shortening if it does not fit between tractor and cutter gearbox. Shorten driveline as follows:

a.Pull driveline apart as shown in Figure 1-7.

b.Attach pull-collar coupler to the tractor PTO shaft and bolted coupler to the divider gearbox shaft. Pull on each driveline section to be sure the universal joints are secured to the shafts.

c.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 universal joint shield and make a mark at this location on the inner and outer driveline shields.

d.Cut off inner shield at the mark (“X” dimension). Cut the same amount off the inner shaft (“X1” dimension). Repeat cut off procedure (“Y” & “Y1” dimensions) to the outer driveline half.

e.Remove all burrs and cuttings.

f.Apply multi-purpose grease to the inside of the outer shaft and reassemble driveline.

g.Attach inner driveline yoke end to the divider gearbox shaft.

h.Attach outer driveline yoke end to the tractor's shaft.

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

IMPORTANT: Two or three small chains are supplied with each driveline. These chains must be attached to outer and inner driveline shields and to cutter and tractor to restrict driveline shields from rotating. If driveline has 3 chains, all 3 chains must be secured to keep driveline shields from rotating.

6.Refer to Figure 1-6 on page 13. Secure chains (#6) on driveline (#5) around hitch clevis rod to restrict driveline outer shield from rotating. Re-latch safety chain to driveline guard.

7.Attach safety chain located on the other end of the driveline (#5) to the cutter’s main frame to restrict driveline inner shield from rotating. Re-latch safety chain to driveline guard.

Hydraulic Hook-up

The required number of duplex outlets at the tractor is dependent upon how the cutter is set-up.

The standard cutter is equipped with three hydraulic cylinders with one in the center for lifting the cutter and one on each wing for folding the wings simultaneously. All three cylinders are set-up for single action (one-way) operation.

Each duplex outlet on your tractor can perform only one operation. One outlet is needed for lifting the cutter and one for lifting the wings simultaneously. A third outlet is required if the wings are lifted independently. This will also require replumbing the wing hydraulic cylinders.

Your Land Pride dealer can help you determine the best configuration that will match your needs and your tractor capabilities. Optional control valve kits are available if the tractor does not have the required number of duplex outlets. For additional information, See Hydraulic Accessories on page 23.

!DANGER!

Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate skin. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems. Use a piece of cardboard or wood rather than hands when searching for hydraulic leaks. If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin, it must be treated by a doctor within a few hours or gangrene may result.

14 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09