Land Pride 945551+, Operator'S Manual

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Section 3: Operating Instructions
9/6/17 RC2512 Series 2 S/N Rotary Cutters 330-725M
Table of Contents
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WARNING
To prevent serious injury or death:
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Do not raise one or both wings up with power take-off
engaged or drivelines rotating. Objects can be thrown by
rotating blades. Always keep people away from a cutter that
is operating.
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Keep others away from the cutter while it is operating.
Rotary Cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high
speeds; therefore, the use of front & rear safety guards is
strongly recommended and should always be used when
cutting along highways and in areas where bystanders are
present. Stop blade rotation if bystanders are nearby.
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Clear area to be cut of debris and other unforeseen
removable objects before cutting. Mark any potential
hazards that cannot be removed such as tree stumps, post,
rocks, holes, and drop-offs with a visible flag.
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In most applications, the recommendation is to operate only
power machines equipped with a certified Roll-Over
Protective Structure (ROPS) and seat belt. Keep folding
ROPS in the “locked up” position when appropriate. If
ROPS is in the locked up position, fasten seat belt snugly
and securely to help protect against serious injury or death
from falling and machine overturn.
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Always disengage power take-off, put tractor in park or set
park brake, shut tractor engine off, remove ignition key, and
wait for blades to come to a complete stop before
dismounting tractor.
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Wait for blades to come to a complete stop before accessing
blade bolts through blade bolt access hole.
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Do not use implement to tow other equipment unless it is
designed with a tow hitch. Doing so can result in loss of
control and damage the equipment.
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Perform scheduled maintenance. Check for loose
hardware, missing parts, broken parts, structural cracks,
and high wear. Make repairs before putting implement back
into service. Serious breakdowns can result in injury or
death.
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Do not operate a cutter with a hitch or hitch pin that is
excessively worn, bent, broken, or has structural cracks.
The hitch and/or hitch pin can break apart separating cutter
from tractor.
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Do not use a power take-off adapter. The adapter will
increase strain on the tractor’s power take-off shaft causing
possible damage to shaft and driveline. It will also defeat
the purpose of the tractor’s power take-off shield.
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Some tractors are equipped with multi power take-off
speeds. Do not exceed 540 rpm power take-off speed or
equipment breakage may result.
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Always disconnect main driveline from the power take-off
shaft before servicing drivetrain and components powered
by the drivetrain. The power take-off can be engaged if
tractor is started causing bodily injury or death.
Section 3: Operating Instructions
Startup Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and
maintenance of the Rotary Cutter. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the cutter
unless they are age 16 or older and have read, fully
understood, and are totally familiar with the Operator’s
Manual. Make sure the operator has paid particular
attention to:
Important Safety Information , pages 1
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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up, page 12
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Section 2: Adjustments , page 22
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Section 3: Operating Instructions , page 25
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Section 4: Options & Accessories , page 31
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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication , page 33
Before using your implement, the following inspection
should be performed.
Safety Information
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DANGER
To prevent serious injury or death:
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Do not operate cutter without both wings attached.
Removing one wing will expose blades and increase risk of
rollover. Removing both wings will expose blades on both
sides. Exposed blades can result in serious injury and/or
death.
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Never place hands or feet under the deck or attempt to make
adjustments to the cutter with power take-off engaged.
Cutter blades rotating at high speeds cannot be seen and are
located close to the deck housing. Body extremities can be
cut off instantly.
Operating Checklist
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Check Page
Make sure all guards & shields are in place.
Refer to “Important Safety Information”.
Page 1
Follow hook-up & driveline installation instructions.
Refer to “Section 1: Assembly & Set-up”.
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Make all required adjustments.
Refer to “Section 2: Adjustments”.
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Preform all required maintenance.
Refer to “Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication”.
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Lubricate cutter and driveline as needed.
Refer to “Lubrication Points”.
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Lubricate all gearboxes and replace oil plugs
properly. Refer to “Gearbox Lubrication”.
Page 41
Check cutter initially and periodically for loose bolts
and pins. Refer to “Torque Values Chart”.
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