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Section 3: Operating Instructions
RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09
Land Pride
Table of Contents
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 3-1 & Figure 3-2:
1. Disengage tractor PTO and wait for the cutter
blades to come to a complete stop before raising the
wings.
2. Raise the cutter wings fully up with the hydraulics.
3. Place tractor gear selector in park, shut tractor
engine off, set park brake, remove switch key and
dismount from tractor.
4. See Figure 3-2. Remove hairpin cotter (#1) from
storage pin (#2).
5. Rotate end of transport lock bar (#3) to cylinder
pin (#4) as shown in Figure 3-1. Secure with hairpin
cotter (#1).
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other wing section.
Cutter is now ready for transporting.
Transporting
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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. Select a safe ground speed when transporting from
one area to another.
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.
IMPORTANT: Always disengage tractor’s PTO and
wait for blades to stop before raising cutter wings to
transport position. Drivelines and gearboxes will be
damaged if cutter wings are raised while PTO 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, Locked Position
Figure 3-1
Transport Bar, Storage Position
Figure 3-2
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