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Section 3: Operating Instructions
2/02/08
RC5014 (540 RPM) and RCM5014 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-117M
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Field Set-up
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WARNING
The following operational procedures should be carried out by
the tractor operator. Other persons should be cleared of the
area even during cutter set-up. All cutter operation including
field set-up should be stopped when in the vicinity of other
persons.
Refer to Figure 3-3:
1. Inspect wing blade carrier and cutting blades prior to
lowering the wing and powering the cutter.
Wing Deck Blade Positioning
Figure 3-3
Refer to Figure 3-1 & Figure 3-2 on page 18:
2. See Figure 3-2 on page 18. Fully raise the wing to
release any tension on the transport lock bar. Remove
hairpin clip (#1) from transport lock pin (#4).
3. See Figure 3-1 on page 18. Swing transport lock
bar (#3) to stored position and over lock pin (#2).
Secure with hairpin clip (#1).
4. Lower wing section to down position.
5. Extend hydraulic lift cylinder to release any pressure
against the stroke control spacers. Remove stroke
control spacers. Keep spacers with tractor for field
installation.
NOTE: The cutting blades may become locked
together (overlapped) when the wing is raised to
transport position. Operating the cutter under such
circumstances will result in severe deck vibration.
Inspect wing deck for a locked blade condition prior
to power-on operation. Use a pry bar or other tool to
separate cutting blades when necessary.
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Wing Deck
Cutting Blades
Blade Carrier
NOTE: Cutter height is controlled with a hydraulic lift
cylinder.
6. Increase throttle to approximately 1/4 engine speed
and slowly engage driveline. Also see note below.
7. Ensure that all power shafts are rotating and that the
cutter has no vibration.
8. Continue to increase throttle to full 540 or 1000 PTO
speed before commencing forward operation.
9. While cutting, use the lever for the hydraulic lift
cylinder to set the cutter to correct cutting height.
10. Once cutting height has been set, stop traveling,
disengage driveline, shut tractor engine off and
remove switch key. Do not change lift cylinder stroke
length.
11. Install stroke control spacers onto the lift cylinder rod
until the rod is filled between the cylinder and clevis.
Always install the largest spacers first and the smaller
ones last. If necessary, raise cutter slightly to install
the last spacer.
12. Return to the tractor and bring cutter up to full rpm as
outlined in steps 6, 7 & 8 before continuing cutting
operation.
Operating Speed
Refer to Figure 3-4 & Figure 3-5:
Optimum ground speed depends on density of material
being cut, horsepower rating of tractor, and (in some
cases) terrain. Always operate tractor at cutter’s full rated
PTO speed in a gear range that allows the cutter to make
a smooth cut without lugging the tractor down, usually
between 2 to 5 mph. Low of PTO speed will allow the
blades to hinge back and result in ragged, uneven
cutting.
Wing Operating Angle
Use the float position of your tractor’s hydraulic system to
provide automatic floating of the wings for varying terrain
conditions. This will ensure that the wing gauge wheels
are in continuous contact with the ground at all times.
NOTE: Use tractor’s PTO soft start option if available.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate this cutter under any
terrain conditions where, on a continuous cut, the
wing angle exceeds 45 degrees up. Damage to the
wing driveline and gearboxes can occur.
IMPORTANT: During operation, the wing lift lever(s)
must be in the float position to avoid damage to the
cylinders and axles.