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Section 2 Operating Instructions
RC15, RC25, and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312-298M
9/25/08
Land Pride
Table of Contents
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.
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.
Select a safe ground speed when transporting from
one area to another. 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 their operation, transport, maintenance and stor-
age of equipment. Before beginning to cut the following
inspection should be performed.
NOTE: Always disengage the tractor’s PTO before
raising the cutter to transport position.
Operating Checklist
Check
Reference
“Safety Rules” in this Manual.
page 1
Check oil level in gearboxes. Refer to
"Maintenance & Lubrication".
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
Lubricate the cutter as needed. Refer to
"Maintenance & Lubrication".
Section 5
page 17
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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 safety shields is strongly rec-
ommended 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 to be 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 light brush
in right-of-ways, pastures and for shredding row crop
residues.
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CAUTION!
Damage may occur if exceeding the cutting capacity of the cut-
ter!
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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.
