Land Pride RCP2660 - Manual (Page 51)

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Section 8: Maintenance & Lubrication
1/11/13 RCP2660, RCPM2660, RCP3060 and RCPM3060 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-111M
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Tractor Maintenance
One of the most important things you can do to prevent
hydraulic system problems is to ensure that your tractor's
reservoir remains free of dirt and contamination.
Use a clean cloth to wipe hose ends before attaching
them to your tractor. Replace filter element for your
tractor’s hydraulic system at the prescribed intervals.
These simple maintenances will go a long way to prevent
the occurrence of solenoid valve and hydraulic cylinder
problems on the Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter.
Storage
Refer to Figure 8-6:
Clean the Rotary Cutter at the end of the working season
or when the cutter will not be used for a long period.
1. Store control stick in a clean dry location. Do not
leave it out in the rain. Clean control stick with a
damp rag. Do not submerge control stick in water or
clean with high pressure wash.
2. Clean off any dirt or grease that may have
accumulated on the deck, deck motor, and on any of
the moving parts. Scrape off compacted dirt from the
bottom of the deck and then wash the surface
thoroughly with a garden hose.
3. Check blades and blade bolts for wear and replace if
necessary. See “Rotary Cutter Blades” on page 46.
4. Inspect for loose, damaged, or worn parts and adjust
or replace as needed.
5. Lubricate as noted in “Section 8: Maintenance &
Lubrication” on page 46.
6. A coating of oil may also be applied to the lower deck
area and to any exposed hydraulic cylinder rods to
minimize oxidation.
7. Store the cutter in a clean dry place with deck
positioned on a flat surface.
8. Retracted parallel arms, raise deck up and hook
transport safety chain to the deck hook.
9. Remove hitch pins (#1), lower jack stands (#2) to a
suitable 3-Point height. Replace hitch pins (#1).
10. Ensure that the main frame is stable. Use auxiliary
supports or posts if necessary to prevent the
possibility of the unit tipping over.
11. Replace all damaged or missing decals.
12. Follow all unhooking instructions on page 32 when
disconnecting tractor from the Parallel Arm Rotary
Cutter.
13. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to
prevent rust. Aerosol Buckskin touch-up paint is
available from your Land Pride Dealer.
Land Pride Touch-up Paint
Part No. Part Description
821-011C PAINT LP BEIGE SPRAY CAN
821-002C PAINT GP BLACK SPRAY CAN
Jack Stands Lowered for Storage
Figure 8-6
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