Land Pride DB26 Series, Operator'S Manual

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Section 5: Operating Procedures
Table of Contents
5/24/19 DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M
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Startup Checklist
The DB2660 Ditch Bank Cutter is an uniquely versatile
and powerfully productive cutting implement in the hands
of a knowledgeable, skilled, and responsible operator.
This cutter is frequently operated on inclines in populated
and high traffic areas. Therefore, it is absolutely essential
that no one operates this 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:
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Important Safety Information , page 1
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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up, page 14
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Section 2: Options & Accessories Set-up, page 24
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Section 4: Adjustments, page 30
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Section 5: Operating Procedures, page 34
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Section 6: Maintenance & Lubrication, page 41
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Section 9: Troubleshooting, page 53
Safety Information
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
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Cutter blades can be rotating with deck off the ground and
at all kinds of angles to the ground. Keep all personnel away
while cutter blades are rotating. Rotating cutter blades can
cause serious injury or death.
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Do not engage power take-off while hooking-up or
unhooking the driveline, or while someone is standing near
the driveline. A person’s body and/or clothing can become
entangled in the driveline.
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Tractor power take-off shaft shield, driveline shields, and
gearbox shaft shields must be installed and in good working
condition to avoid driveline entanglement and projectiles
flying off of the driveline.
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All guards and shields must be installed and in good
working condition while operating the implement.
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Do not use cutter as a fan. Cutting blades are not properly
designed or guarded for this use.
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A pinching and/or crushing hazard exist while operating
extension arm cylinder and/or deck pivot cylinder that can
result in serious bodily injury or death. Do not operating
these cylinders while someone is near the cutter.
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Always disconnect driveline from the tractor and secure
implement in the up position with solid, non-concrete
supports before servicing the underside. A person can
become entangled in the drivetrain if the tractor is started
and power take-off is engaged or crushed by an
unsupported implement.
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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 sides. Body extremities will be cut
off instantly.
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Rotary Cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high
speeds; therefore, the use of front and rear safety guards is
mandatory with this cutter. Stop blade rotation if a
bystander is in or around the area.
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Always use a tractor equipped with protective equipment
designed to shield operator from thrown objects and protect
operator from tractor rollover. Always fasten seat belt
snugly and securely when operating the Ditch Bank Cutter.
Operating the Ditch Bank Cutter without proper protective
equipment can result in bodily injury or death.
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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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Make certain driveline yokes are securely fastened at each
end. A loose yoke can work free allowing the driveline to
rotate uncontrollably causing implement damage and
bodily injury or death to anyone nearby.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
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Do not operate and/or travel across inclines where tractor
and/or implement can roll over. Consult your tractor’s
manual for acceptable inclines the tractor is capable of
traveling across.
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Lightweight tractors with rear attached implements may
need weights added to the front to maintain steering control.
Consult your tractor Operator’s Manual to determine
proper weight requirements and maximum weight
limitations.
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Allow only persons to operate this implement who have
fully read and comprehended this manual, who have been
properly trained in the safe operation of this implement, and
who are age 16 or older. Serious injury or death can result
from the inability to read, understand, and follow
instructions provided in this manual.
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Never carry riders on the implement or tractor. Riders can
obstruct the operator’s view, interfere with control of the
equipment, be pinched by moving components, become
entangled in rotating components, be struck by objects, be
thrown or fall from the equipment, etc.
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Do not use implement as a man lift, work platform or as a
wagon to carry objects. It is not properly designed or
guarded for this use.
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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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Always follow “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” provided in
this manual before dismounting the tractor.
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Perform scheduled maintenance. Check for loose
hardware, missing parts, broken parts, structural cracks,
and excessive wear. Make repairs before putting implement
back into service.
Section 5: Operating Procedures