Table of Contents
Section 3: Operating Instructions
Land Pride
Operating Check List
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of the Rotary Cutter. Therefore, it is absolutely essential that no one operates the Rotary Cutter without first having read, fully understood and become totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make sure the operator has paid particular attention to:
•Important Safety Information, pages 1 to 7
•Section 1: Assembly and
•Section 2: Adjustments, page 18
•Section 3: Operating Instructions, page 20
•Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication, page 24
Operating Checklist
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| Read “Important Safety Information” | Page 1 |
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| Read “Assembly & | Page 9 |
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| Read “Operating Instructions” | Page 20 |
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| Check oil level in gearboxes. Make sure | Page 27 |
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| Check cutter initially and periodically for | Section 1 |
| loose bolts & pins, See Torque Values |
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| Make sure all guards and shields are in | Page 1 |
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| Lubricate cutter as needed. Refer to | Page 27 |
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With cutter attached to a tractor and PTO disengaged and completely stopped, make the following inspections:
1.Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is in good working condition.
2.Carefully raise and lower implement to ensure that the drawbar, tires, and other equipment on the tractor do not contact the cutter frame or PTO driveline.
3.Check PTO guards to make certain they are in good working condition and in place.
4.With PTO disengaged and completely stopped, check cutting blades for sharpness.
5.Adjust tractor lower
IMPORTANT: Stop PTO immediately if vibration continues after a few revolutions during
6.Start tractor, set throttle to idle or slightly above idle and slowly engage the PTO. Initial
Stop PTO rotation immediately if vibration continues.
IMPORTANT: Do not exceed rated PTO speed of the cutter. Excessive engine speed will cause damage to the power train components.
7.Once the cutter is running smoothly, increase tractor PTO speed to 540 RPM. Stop PTO rotation immediately if vibration occurs.
Transporting
!CAUTION
When traveling on public roads at night or during the day, use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to operators of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state and local laws.
IMPORTANT: Always disengage the tractor’s PTO before raising the cutter to transport position.
1.Make sure driveline does not contact tractor or cutter when raising cutter to the transport position.
2.Reduce tractor ground speed when turning and leave enough clearance so cutter does not contact obstacles such as buildings, trees or fences.
3.Limit transport speed to 20 mph. Transport only with a farm tractor of sufficient size and horse power.
4.When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.
5.Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over rough or hilly terrain.
Un-hooking the Rotary Cutter
1.Park on a level solid surface.
2.Lower deck to level ground or onto blocks supporting the deck just above ground level.
3.Engage tractor park brake, shut tractor engine off and remove key before dismounting from tractor.
4.Disconnect driveline from tractor PTO shaft.
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6.See “Cutter Storage” on page 26 if cutter is to be stored for a long time.
20 RCR1884 Series Rotary Cutters | 9/24/08 |
