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Section 2 Operating Instructions
7/14/08
RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M
Land Pride
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Section 2 Operating Instructions
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 opera-
tor’s of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state and local
laws.
IMPORTANT: Always disengage the tractor’s PTO before
raising the cutter to transport position.
1. When raising the cutter to the transport position be
sure that driveline does not contact tractor or cutter.
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. Limit transport speed to 20 mph. Transport only with a
farm tractor of sufficient size and horse power. When
traveling on roadways, transport in such a way that
faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.
4. When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, shift tractor
to a lower gear.
Operating Check List
In addition to design and configuration of equipment; haz-
ard control and accident prevention are dependent upon
the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training in-
volved in the operation, transport, maintenance and stor-
age of equipment. Before beginning to cut, the following
inspection should be performed.
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CAUTION!
To prevent personal injury caused by thrown objects, the use of
front & rear safety guards is strongly recommended! To avoid
injury or death from entanglement in rotating drivelines, the
drive gearbox shields must be in place and secure when operat-
ing.
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DANGER!
Rotary cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high
speeds; therefore, the use of front & rear safety shields is
strongly recommended when cutting along highways or in an
area where people may be present.
Cutting Instructions
1. Your cutter is equipped with free swinging cutting
blades to reduce shock loads to the cutter if striking
obstacles.
2. Start the machine slowly; do not use full throttle. Allow
10 seconds for cutter blades to become aligned prop-
erly before going to full power.
3. The ground speed depends on two things: the density
of the material being cut, and the size of the tractor.
Never run fast enough to overload the tractor.
4. It is important to maintain 540 RPM PTO speed. Loss
of PTO speed will allow the blades to hinge back and
result in ragged, uneven cutting.
5. This cutter was designed to cut grass and medium
brush in right-of-ways, pastures and for shredding row
crop residues.
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CAUTION!
Damage may occur if exceeding the rated cutting capacity of
the cutter!
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CAUTION!
Do not over speed PTO or machine damage may result. This
cutter is designed to be used only with a tractor having a 540
RPM rear PTO.
Operating Checklist
Check Reference
“Important Safety Information” in this
Manual.
Page 1
Check oil level in gearboxes. Section 5
Page 22
Check that all plugs in gearbox have
been replaced properly.
Section 5
Page 22
Be sure nuts and bolts are tight. Section 1
Be certain all guards and shields are in
place.
Section 1
Page 11
Lubricate the cutter as needed. Refer to
“Maintenance and Lubrication”.
Section 5
Page 22