Land Pride RC2512 Series 2, Operator'S Manual

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Section 3: Operating Instructions
RC2512 Series 2 S/N Rotary Cutters 330-725M 9/6/17
Table of Contents
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Do not operate a broken or bent driveline. Such a driveline
will break apart while rotating at high speeds and can cause
serious injury or death. Always remove implement from
service until the damaged driveline can be repaired or
replaced.
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Do not engage power take-off while hooking-up or
unhooking 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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Do not operate and/or travel across inclines where tractor
and/or implement can rollover. Consult your tractor’s
manual for acceptable inclines the tractor is capable of
traveling across.
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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 injury or death from driveline
entanglement and projectiles flying off of the driveline.
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Do not use cutter as a fan. Cutting blades are not properly
designed or guarded for this use. Using cutter as a fan can
result in injury or death.
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Buildup of debris around moving components and
gearboxes is a fire hazard. Keep rotating parts and
gearboxes free from debris to avoid serious injury and
property damage.
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Improper oil level can cause bearing failure and be a fire
hazard. Maintain proper gearbox oil level to avoid serious
injury and property damage.
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Avoid catching hydraulic hoses on brush, posts, tree limbs,
and other protrusions that could damage and/or break them.
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Never carry riders on the implement or tractor unless the
tractor is equipped with a passenger seat for the rider to sit
in. Follow manufacturer's recommendations when using the
passenger seat. Except for the passenger seat, there is not a
safe place for a person to ride. Riders obstruct the
operator’s view, interfere with control of the equipment, and
can be struck by objects or thrown from the equipment.
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Do not exceed rated cutting capacity of your cutter. See
specifications & capacities for specified cutting capacity.
Exceeding rated cutting capacity can damage drive
components, cutter blades, and deck components.
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IMPORTANT: Maintain correct power take-off speed.
Loss of power take-off speed will allow blades to
swing back and result in ragged, uneven cutting.
Excessive speed will cause damage to the power
train components.
IMPORTANT: If wing driveline profile is bent or
twisted, disconnect that driveline from the wing
gearbox before folding the wing up. This will protect
both the wing and divider gearbox. Repair driveline
before putting cutter back into service.
IMPORTANT: This Rotary Cutter is equipped with
free swinging cutting blades to reduce shock loads.
However, it is best to avoid striking obstacles for your
safety and to protect the cutter from damage.
Tractor Turning Angle
Refer to Figure 3-1:
Plan your field cutting to minimize number of turns,
especially extreme turning angles. Avoid tractor-to-cutter
turning angles that exceed 80
o
. If the turn cannot be
avoided, disengage tractor power take-off and wait for the
driveline to stop rotating before making the turn.
Constant Velocity (CV) Driveline
Figure 3-1
Tractor & Cutter Inspection
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WARNING
To prevent serious injury or death:
Do not engage power take-off while hooking-up or unhooking
driveline, or while someone is standing near the driveline. A
person’s body and/or clothing can become entangled in the
driveline.
Make the following inspections with cutter attached to a
tractor, tractor and cutter parked on a level surface,
power take-off disengaged, and cutter blades stopped.
1. Complete “Operating Checklist” on page 25.
2. Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is in
good working condition.
3. Inspect cutter safety equipment to make sure it is
installed and in good working condition.
4. Check driveline to make certain it is securely
connected to the tractor power take-off shaft and
cutter gearbox shaft. Also, make certain that the
guards are in good working condition and in place.
5. Remove 3-point lower arms or secure them in the
raised position so they do not interfere with driveline,
hoses, or hitch.
6. Check all hoses and wires to be sure that they will not
pinch or come in contact with the folding wings and
rotating drivelines.
IMPORTANT: Watch while making tight turns to
ensure that the rear tractor tires and lower 3-point
arms do not make contact with cutter hitch, driveline
or deck. Keep lower 3-point arms raised at all times
when hitched to a pull-type cutter.
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