Land Pride RCM6015 User Manual
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Section 2: Operating Instructions
RC5015 & RC6015 (540 RPM) and RCM5015 & RCM6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-047M
8/28/08
Land Pride
Section 2:
Operating Instructions
Pre-start Checklist
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 cutter. Before beginning to operate
your cutter, the following inspections should be made.
•
Read and follow the Safety Rules carefully, refer to
“Important Safety Information” starting on page 1.
•
Read all of the Tractor Hook Up in the “Assembly and
Set-up” section on page 11, and all preparation
instructions.
•
Read the “Operating Instructions” section starting on
page 18.
•
Refer to the “Maintenance and Lubrication” section
starting on page 31 to lubricate the cutter as required.
•
Check the cutter initially and periodically for loose bolts
and pins, refer to the Torque Values Chart in the
“Appendix” section on page 41.
•
Make sure all guards and shields are in place, refer to
“Important Safety Information” starting on page 1.
•
Gearbox Gear Lube, refer to the “Maintenance and
Lubrication” section starting on page 33.
Cutter Set-up For Transporting
Refer to Figure 2-1 & Figure 2-2:
If the cutter wings are down, they will need to be raised
before transporting on a road and/or through narrow
openings.
1.
Disengage tractor PTO and wait for the cutter
blades to come to a complete stop before raising the
wings.
2.
Raise the cutter wings fully up with the hydraulics.
3.
Place tractor gear selector in park, shut tractor
engine off, set park brake, remove switch key and
dismount from tractor.
4.
See Figure 2-2. Remove hairpin clip (#1) from
storage pin (#2).
5.
Rotate end of transport lock bar (#3) to cylinder pin
(#4) as shown in Figure 2-1. Secure with hairpin
clip (#1).
6.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other wing section.
Cutter is now ready for transporting.
IMPORTANT: Always disengage the tractor’s PTO
before raising the cutter wings to transport position.
Drivelines and gearboxes will be damaged if the
wings are raised while PTO is turning.
NOTE: The wings are controlled with two hydraulic lift
cylinders. Be certain that the wing hydraulics are
attached to the tractor and the hydraulic hoses are full
of oil before proceeding.
Transport Bar, Locked Position
Figure 2-1
Transport Bar, Storage Position
Figure 2-2
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