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Section 3: Operating Procedures
RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M
5/09/08
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Section 3: Operating Procedures
Operating Check List
It is absolutely essential that no one operates the Rotary
Cutter without first having read, fully understood and
become totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make
sure the operator has paid particular attention to:
• Important Safety Information, pages 1 to 7
• Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up, page 10
• Section 2: Adjustments, page 22
• Section 3: Operating Procedures, page 24
• Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication, page 28
In addition to design and configuration of equipment,
hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
traininginvolvedin theoperation, transport,maintenance
and storage of equipment. Before beginning to cut, the
following inspection should be performed.
Make the following inspections after hooking-up to the
cutter. See hook-up instructions beginning on page 17.
Make certain the PTO is disengaged and completely
stopped before continuing.
1. Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is in
good working condition.
2. Carefully raise and lower implement to ensure that
the drawbar,tires, andother equipment onthe tractor
do not contact the cutter frame or PTO driveline.
3. Checkall hoses and wires to besure that theywill not
contact PTO driveline. Check PTO guards to make
certain they are in good condition and in place.
4. Inspect Hydraulic hoses for wear, damage and
hydraulic leaks.
See “Avoid High Pressure Fluids
Hazard”on page 3.
Replace damagedand worn hoses
with genuine Land Pride parts.
5. With the PTO disengaged and completely stopped,
check cutting blades for sharpness.
6. (Lift-Type Cutter) Adjust tractor lower 3-point arms
such that the PTO driveline is approximately level.
Operating Checklist
Check Reference
“Important Safety Information” in
this Manual.
Page 1
Check oil level in gearboxes. Section 3
Page 32
Check that all plugs in gearbox have
been replaced properly.
Section 3
Page 32
Be sure nuts and bolts are tight. Section 7
Be certain all guards and shields
are in place.
Section 1
Page 15
Lubricate the cutter as needed.
Refer to “Maintenance and
Lubrication”.
Section 4
Page 28
7. Start tractor, set throttle to idle or slightly above idle
and slowly engage the PTO. Initial start-up vibration
is normal and should stop after a few revolutions.
Stop PTO rotation immediately if vibration continues.
8. Once the cutter is running smoothly, increase tractor
PTO speed to 540 RPM. Stop PTO rotation
immediately if vibration occurs.
Transporting the Cutter
!
CAUTION!
When traveling on public roads at night or during the day, use
accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to operators
of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state and local laws.
1. Make sure driveline does not contact tractor or cutter
when raising cutter to the transport position.
2. Reduce tractor ground speed when turning and
leave enough clearance so cutter does not contact
obstacles such as buildings, trees or fences.
3. Limit transport speed to 20 mph. Transport only with
a farm tractor of sufficient size and horse power.
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.
Un-hooking the Cutter
The following steps should be done when un-hooking the
cutter from the tractor.
1. Park on a level solid surface.
2. Shut tractor engine off and engage parking brake.
• Lift-Type: Lowerdeck tolevel ground or ontoblocks
supporting deck just above ground level.
• Pull-Type: See Pull-Type Tractor Un-Hook on
page 20.
3. Unhitch from tractor.
4. See “Storage Instructions” on page 31 if cutter is
not going to be used for a long time.
IMPORTANT: Stop PTO immediately if vibration
continues after a few revolutions during start-up and
anytime it occurs thereafter. Wait for PTO to come to
a complete stop before dismounting from tractor to
check for probable causes. Make necessary repairs
and adjustments before continuing on.
IMPORTANT: Do not exceed rated PTO speed of
the cutter. Excessive engine speed will cause
damage to the power train components.
IMPORTANT: Always disengage the tractor’s PTO
before raising the cutter to transport position.