Land Pride RCP2660 - Manual (Page 14)

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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
RCP2660, RCPM2660, RCP3060 and RCPM3060 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-111M 1/11/13
Table of Contents
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
The front gauge wheel and mount may interfere with the
right rear tractor tire when deck is folded for transporting.
This is especially true if the outside face of the tire is
more than 47" away from the tractor center. Tractors
equipped with dual wheels may need the outside right
rear wheel removed. The RCP(M)3060 cutter requires a
dual wheel on the left-hand side or wheel weights equal
to the weight of a dual wheel.
RCP2660 & RCPM2660 Minimum Tractor Requirements
Figure 1-1
RCP3060 & RCPM3060 Minimum Tractor Requirements
Figure 1-2
12250
TRACTOR CAB OR
ROLL OVER
PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE
OPERATOR
PROTECTIVE
SHIELD
8,000 LBS. MIM.
24583
TRACTOR CAB OR
ROLL OVER
PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE
OPERATOR
PROTECTIVE
SHIELD
REQUIRED
LEFT-HAND DUAL
OR LEFT-HAND
WHEEL WEIGHTS
12,000 LBS. MIM.
Tractor Requirements
Horsepower
Tractor horsepower must be capable of controlling the
Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter under all operating
conditions. Smaller tractors must not be used.
RCP2660 & RCPM2660
Horsepower Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75-150 HP
RCP3060 & RCPM3060
Horsepower Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95-175 HP
Weight
Absolute Minimum: Tractor weight must be sufficient to
control the Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter under all operating
conditions. Tractors not meeting the absolute minimum
weight listed below must not be used.
Basic Minimum: A right-hand overturning torque load is
present on the tractor when parallel arms are fully
extended. Tractors will need auxiliary counterbalance
weights added if the tractor’s total weight is less than the
basic minimum weight listed below.
It is best to add auxiliary weights to the left rear tractor
wheel. In addition, up to eight 100 lb. suitcase type
weights can be added to the optional weight hanger on
the hydraulic reservoir. However, adding weights to the
reservoir can lighten the tractor’s front end.
RCP2660 & RCPM2660
Tractor absolute minimum weight . . . . . . . . 8,000 lbs.
Tractor basic minimum weight. . . . . . . . . . 8,500 lbs.
RCP3060 & RCPM3060
Tractor absolute minimum weight . . . . . . . 12,000 lbs.
Tractor basic minimum weight. . . . . . . . . 13,500 lbs.
!
WARNING
Front tractor weights and/or ballast to tires may be required
to offset weight of cutter and auxiliary weights. Consult your
tractor manual to determine if additional ballast is needed.
Wheel Base
Refer to Figure 1-1 & Figure 1-2:
Rear wheel base must meet minimum requirements
when measured from outside face to outside face of rear
tractor tires. Smaller wheel bases must not be used.
RCP2660 & RCPM2660
Rear Wheel Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74" minimum
RCP3060 & RCPM3060
Rear Wheel Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95" minimum
IMPORTANT: Extended parallel arms will pull the
tractor’s front to the right. When necessary, add
weight to the tractor front to stabilize it. Consult your
tractor’s manual for allowable added weights.
IMPORTANT: The tractor’s right rear wheel should
be pressurized to the manufactures highest
recommended air pressure.