Land Pride Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter, RCP2560, RCPM2560 manual Functional Check

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Section 2: Assembly & Set-up

Functional Check

1.Remove the deck safety chain from the latch position and place the loose end on the stowage hook provided. See Figure 2-9.Start the tractor and adjust the 3-point hitch until the PTO shaft is approximately level.

2.Cycle the parallel arm and deck cylinders for proper operation.

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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.

NOTE: The following procedure assumes that the cutter is equipped with the optional Electric Cylinder Control. Go to step “c” if your cutter is not equipped with this option.

a.In Step 1.a. (Hydraulic Hookup), two hoses from the Solenoid Control Valve were connected to a single duplex outlet on the tractor. If the tractor is equipped with more than one remote duplex outlet, you must first determine which console lever is used to control this outlet. The control lever must then be locked into the “Automatic Extend Position” or the “Automatic Retract Position”.

b.Toggle the switch on the control box labeled “ARM1” by pushing it forward (away from you). The inboard parallel arm should extend outward. If it does not move, or moves in the opposite direction (retracts), you should either change the position of the console lever (from retract to extend or vice-versa) or reverse the hoses at the duplex outlet. Toggle the ARM1 switch by pulling back on it. The inboard parallel arm should retract. See Figure 2-10.

Repeat this procedure for the remaining arm and deck cylinders. Cycle all of the cylinders to full extension and retraction to remove any air that might be trapped in the system.

Check the hydraulic fluid level in your tractor's reservoir. If low, add fluid to the system before proceeding. The cylinders and hoses will require approximately 1 3/4 gallons from the tractor.

NOTE: The following procedure is for those cutters that are not equipped with the Electric Cylinder Control.

c.Operate the tractor console control lever designated for “ARM1” by pushing it forward. The inboard arm should extend outward. If the arm tries to retract, reverse the hoses at the duplex outlet. See Figure 2-10.

Repeat this procedure for the remaining arm and deck cylinders. Cycle all of the cylinders to full extension and retraction to purge any air that might be trapped in the system.

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Parallel Arm Movement

Figure 2-10

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