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Section 2: Operating Instructions
8/28/08
RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-128M
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Transport Bar, Locked Position
Figure 2-1
Transport Bar, Storage Position
Figure 2-2
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Section 2: Operating Instructions
Pre-start Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of the cutter. Before beginning
to operate your cutter, the following inspections should
be made.
• Read and follow the Safety Rules carefully, refer to
“Important Safety Information” starting on page 1.
• Read all of the Tractor Hook Up in the “Assembly and
Set-up” section on page 13, and all preparation
instructions.
• Read the “Operating Instructions” section starting
on page 19.
• Refer to the “Maintenance and Lubrication” section
starting on page 25 to lubricate the cutter as required.
• Check the cutter initially and periodically for loose bolts
and pins, refer to the Torque Values Chart in the
“Appendix” section on page 42.
• Make sure all guards and shields are in place, refer to
“Important Safety Information” starting on page 1.
• Gearbox Gear Lube, refer to the “Maintenance and
Lubrication” section starting on page 34.
Cutter Set-up For Transporting
Refer to Figure 2-1 & Figure 2-2:
If the cutter wing is down, it will need to be raised before
transporting on a road and/or through narrow openings.
1. Disengage tractor PTO and wait for the cutter
blades to come to a complete stop before raising the
wing.
2. Raise the cutter wing 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 2-2. Remove hairpin clip (#1) from
storage pin (#2).
5. Rotate end of transport lock bar (#3) to cylinder pin
(#4) as shown in Figure 2-1. Secure with hairpin
clip (#1).
IMPORTANT: Always disengage the tractor’s PTO
before raising the wing to transport position.
Drivelines and gearboxes will be damaged if the
wing is raised while the PTO is turning.
NOTE: The wing is controlled with one hydraulic lift
cylinder. Be certain that the wing hydraulics are
attached to the tractor and the hydraulic hoses are
full of oil before proceeding.