Leveling Procedure, Adjustments, Danger, Refer to Figure

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Section 2: Adjustments

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Leveling Procedure

There are 4 primary adjustments that should be made prior to actual field operations:

•Deck leveling from left to right

•Tractor top link length

•Tractor lower link height

•Tailwheel height

Proper adjustment of each of these items will provide for higher efficiency, improved cutting performance and longer blade life. The following tools will be needed:

•Pliable tape measure

•Carpenters level

•3/4” Open end or hex end wrench or socket set

•Protective gloves

Deck Leveling From Left to Right

Refer to Figure 2-1:

1.Locate tractor and Rotary Cutter on a flat, level surface.

2.Use tractor’s hydraulic 3-point control to lower cutter until tailwheel contacts ground surface.

!DANGER

Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, shut off tractor and remove key before proceeding. Ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop before dismounting from tractor.

3.Place a Carpenters level or other suitable leveling device on the front of the cutter deck. Adjust either one or both of the tractors 3-point lower link height adjustments to level the deck from left to right. Some tractors have only a single adjusting crank.

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Deck Leveling

Figure 2-1

Deck Leveling From Front to Rear

!CAUTION

Wear a pair of gloves when checking cutting height. Avoid direct contact with the cutting edge of the blade.

!DANGER

Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, shut off tractor and remove key before proceeding. Ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop before dismounting from tractor.

IMPORTANT: Blade positioning is very important. The blades should be positioned to cut material only at the front of the cutter as shown in Figure 2-5 on page 19. If deck is level or rear of cutter is lower than the front, then the blades are subject to continuous material flow resulting in additional blade wear, horsepower loss and frequent blade sharpening.

Refer to Figure 2-1:

1.Place a Carpenters level on one of the main deck channels. Using the tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control lever, raise or lower the 3-point arms until the deck is slightly lower at the front (approximately 1” lower) than at the back.

2.The top center link should be loose when deck rear is supported by the tail wheel. If not, lengthen center link until loose. Final adjustment will be made later.

Refer to Figure 2-5 on page 19:

3.With gloves on, carefully rotate each blade to the position shown in Figure 2-5 on page 19.

4.At the front of the cutter, measure the distance from blade cutting tip to ground surface. This distance is known as the “Nominal Cutting Height”.

5.The tail wheel will need adjusting if nominal cutting height is not at the preferred cutting height. Adjust tailwheel per instructions on page 19.

6.Repeat steps 1 to 5 until preferred cutting height is achieved.

7.Set stop on tractor lift quadrant so cutter can be returned to the same height.

Land Pride RCR1884 Leveling Procedure, Adjustments, Danger, Table of Contents, Refer to Figure

Models: RCR1884

Section 2: Adjustments

Leveling Procedure

Refer to Figure 2-5 on page 19: