Land Pride RC5515 - Manual (Page 27)

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Section 3: Operating Instructions
5/29/13 RC5515 & RC6515 (540 RPM) RCM5515 & RCM6515 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutter 318-721M
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Transport Locks
Cutter wings will need to be raised before transporting on a
roadway, through narrow gate openings, and when
servicing the deck underside.
Refer to Figure 3-3 & Figure 3-4:
1. Disengage tractor PTO and wait for cutter blades to
come to a complete stop before raising the wings.
2. Raise cutter wings fully up with hydraulics.
3. Place tractor gear selector in park, shut tractor
engine off, remove switch key, and dismount from
tractor.
4. See Figure 3-3: Remove hairpin clip (#1) from lock
pin (#2). Remove transport lock bar (#3) from
storage position.
5. See Figure 3-4: Swing transport lock bar (#3) to
locked position and place over lock pin (#4). Secure
with hairpin clip (#1).
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other wing section.
Cutter is now ready for transporting.
Transporting
!
WARNING
Always raise wings and set transport locks before transporting
from one work site to another and before traveling on public
roadways. The wings can fall if not secured with transport
locks causing a serious injury or death.
!
WARNING
When traveling on public roads, use accessory lights, SMV
sign, clean reflectors, and other adequate devices to warn
operators in other vehicles of your presence. Always comply
with all federal, state, and local laws.
!
WARNING
Do not exceed maximum transport speed of 20 MPH with
cutter attached. Travel below 20 MPH on rough terrain. The
cutter can lose a tire or tires can break apart causing the
operator to lose control of tractor and/or implement.
IMPORTANT: Always disengage tractor’s PTO &
wait for blades to come to a complete stop before
raising cutter wings to transport position. Wing
drivelines, wing gearboxes, and splitter gearbox can
be damaged if driveline 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, Storage Position
Figure 3-3
Transport Bar, Locked Position
Figure 3-4
1. Select a safe ground speed when transporting from
one area to another. Maximum transport speed for
the Rotary Cutter is 20 mph. DO NOT EXCEED.
2. Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when turning
and leave enough clearance so the cutter does not
contact obstacles such as buildings, trees, or fences.
3. Always raise wings and set transport locks to keep
wing decks from falling before traveling on public
roadways.
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.
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IMPORTANT: Make slow tight turns to the right and
left to determine if and at what angle the rear tractor
tires may come in contact with the deck and/or hitch.