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Section 2: Adjustments
RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M
5/09/08
Land Pride
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Section 2: Adjustments
Leveling Procedure
Lift-type and Pull-Type cutters must operate level from
side to side at all times. Gauge wheels should be set at
identical heights.
Lift-Type Cutter
There are four primary adjustments that should be made
prior to actual field operations:
a. Deck level from left to right
b. Tractor top link length
c. Tractor lower link height
d. Tailwheel height
Proper adjustment of each of these items will provide for
higher efficiency, improved cutting performance and
longer blade life. The following tools will be needed:
a. Pliable tape measure
b. Spirit or carpenter’s level
c. Open end or hex end wrench or socket set
d. Protective gloves
Refer to Figure 2-1:
1. Having completed the “Tractor Hook-up”, locate
the tractor on a flat, level surface.
2. Use thetractor’s hydraulic3-point control tolower the
cutter until the tailwheel contacts ground surface.
3. Place aspiritlevel orother suitableleveling device on
the front of the cutter deck as shown. Adjust either
one or both of the tractors lower link height
adjustments to level the deck from left to right. Some
tractors have only a single adjusting crank.
4. Similarly, place a level on either of the main deck
channels. Shorten or lengthen the tractor’s top
center link to level the cutter deck from front to rear.
Deck Leveling
Figure 2-1
NOTE: The unit cuts most efficiently if the front of
the cutter is slightly lower than the back.
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Pull-Type Cutter
There are two primary adjustments that should be made
prior to actual field operations:
a. Deck level from left to right
b. Cutting height
Proper adjustment of each of these items will provide for
higher efficiency, improved cutting performance and
longer blade life. The following tools will be needed:
a. Pliable tape measure
b. Spirit or carpenter’s level
c. Open end or hex end wrench or socket set
d. Protective gloves
Refer to Figure 2-2:
1. Havingcompleted “Tractor Hook-up”, locatetractor
and cutter on a flat, level surface.
2. Use tractor’s hydraulics to adjust deck height above
ground level 2 to 3 inches.
3. Place a spirit level (#3) or other suitable leveling
device on either of the main deck channels.
4. If cutter deck is not slightly lower at the front than at
the back, then loosen jam nuts (#1) on both sides
and rotate leveling rod adjusting nuts (#2) until deck
is slightly lower by an equal amounts on both sides.
5. Be sure that the right and left leveling rods are
equally tight and then re-tighten jam nuts (#1).
Deck Leveling
Figure 2-2
NOTE: The unit cuts most efficiently if the front of
the cutter is slightly lower than the back.
Lengthening leveling rods with adjusting nuts (#2)
lowers the front of the cutter.
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