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RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M 9/04/08
Land Pride
Section 2: Operating Instructions
Table of Contents
appropriate reflective devices to provide adequate
warning to pedestrians and other vehicle operators when
traveling on public roads and in the dark of night. Comply
with all local, state and federal laws.
It is important that you inspect the area where you will be
cutting and clear it of safety hazards and foreign objects
either before or after you arrive at the cutting site. Never
assume the area is clear. Cut only in areas you are
familiar with and are free of debris and unseen objects.
Extremely tall grass should be cut twice to detect
potential hazards. In the event you do strike an object
stop the cutter and tractor immediately to inspect and
make necessary repairs to the cutter before resuming
operation. It really pays to inspect a new area and to
develop a safe plan before cutting.
You will need to maintain either 540 or 1000 rpm PTO
speed and 2 to 5 mph ground speed to produce a clean
cut. Make a tractor gear and range selection that will
enable you to maintain these speed combinations.
Generally the quality of cut is better at lower ground
speeds. Dense ground cover will create the need to slow
down even more. In certain conditions tractor tires will
roll grass down resulting in an uneven cut when the grass
fails to rebound. Should this happen you may try
reversing the direction of cut and/or double cut to
achieve the desired finish. Avoid very low cutting heights
especially on extremely uneven terrain. Always cut
downward on slopes and avoid crossing the face of steep
slopes. Avoid sharp drops and cross diagonally through
dips to prevent hanging up the tractor and cutter. Slow
down in turns and avoid sharp turns if at all possible.
Remember to look back often.
Now that you’re prepared and well briefed you may begin
cutting. Begin cutting by doing the following:
• Reducing the tractor’s engine rpm.
• Make sure the wings are on the ground and the cutter is
in cutting position.
• Engage the PTO.
• Raise the engine rpm to the appropriate PTO speed.
• Begin cutting.
Make wide turns when possible. Operators of pull-type
models must plan ahead and choose a cutting pattern
that allows for wider turns. Try increasing or decreasing
ground speed to determine the effect on quality of cut.
With a little practice you will be pleased with what you
and your Land Pride Rotary Cutter can do.
Whether you are done mowing, need to take a break, or
just need to make a few adjustments to the cutter,
remember to always do the following:
• Reduce the tractor’s engine rpm.
• Disengage the PTO.
• Stop on level ground.
• Set the park brake.
• Turn off the engine and remove the key.
• Stay on the tractor until the cutter blades have come to
a complete stop.