Land Pride RCSM3510, RCS3510, RCS3596, RCSM3596 manual Un-Hooking from the Tractor, Hydraulic Hook-Up

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Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up

3.The driveline will require shortening if it is too long to fit between the tractor and cutter. Shorten driveline as follows:

a.Raise 3-point lower arms until cutter and tractor PTO shafts are approximately level with each other. Securely block cutter frame in this position. Set tractor in park, shut tractor engine off, set park brake and remove switch key.

b.Pull driveline apart into two sections as shown in Figure 1-9. Attach the outer driveline universal joint to the tractor PTO shaft and inner driveline universal joint to the cutter gearbox shaft. Pull on each driveline section to be sure the universal joints are secured to the shafts.

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

d.Cut off the 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 the driveline.

g.Attach inner driveline yoke end to the cutter gearbox input shaft.

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

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Driveline Shortening

Figure 1-9

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

IMPORTANT: A small chain is supplied with the driveline. This chain must be attached to the inner driveline shield and to the cutter to restrict shield rotation.

5.Hook driveline safety chain in the hole in the inner driveline guard. Attach the other end to the cutter’s main frame.

6.Start tractor and raise cutter just enough to remove blocks used to support the deck in step 3a.

7.Slowly engage the tractor’s hydraulic 3-point to lower the cutter. Check for sufficient drawbar clearance. Move drawbar ahead, aside or remove if required.

Hydraulic Hook-Up

!CAUTION!

Do not over speed PTO. The cutter can be damage when operated above its rated PTO RPM.

IMPORTANT: Do not engage tractor PTO until PTO driveline is fully connected and hydraulic fluid has been added to the reservoir.

1.If the cutter is equipped with a hydraulic cylinder for height control, locate the hose from the cylinder, and plug it into one of your tractor’s hydraulic outlets. This is a one way cylinder, and as such, you only have one hydraulic hose operation. You will now be able to operate this cylinder from your tractor’s hydraulic lever.

2.The offset hydraulic cylinder is a two way cylinder, and as such, will have two hoses. Plug each hose into a set of outlets. You now can offset your cutter left or right by using your tractor’s hydraulic lever.

Un-Hooking from the Tractor

IMPORTANT: Always engage parking brake, shut tractor engine off and remove switch key before dismounting from tractor.

1.Park cutter on a level solid hard surface. Place tractor gear selector in park and set park brake.

2.Engage parking brake, shut tractor engine off and remove switch key before dismounting from tractor.

3.Lower deck to level ground or onto blocks supporting the deck just above ground level.

4.Disconnect hydraulic hose from tractor duplex outlet.

5.Disconnect any safety chains that may be connected to the tractor. (i.e. driveline safety chain and check chains)

6.Disconnect driveline from tractor PTO shaft.

7.Unhitch cutter from tractor 3-point arms and center link if center link is used.

6/26/06 RCS3596, RCSM3596, RCS3510 & RCSM3510 Series Rotary Cutters 312-708M 13