Land Pride RC2515, Operator'S Manual

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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
Table of Contents
11/2/18 RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M
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Hitch and Jack Assembly
Figure 1-3
Left-Hand Side
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1. Locate hydraulic hose (#11). This hose is attached to
hydraulic cylinder (#9). Couple hose (#11) to a tractor
duplex outlet.
2. Raise center deck fully up and remove all cylinder
stops (#8) from hydraulic lift cylinder (#9).
3. Lower center deck fully down, shut tractor engine off
and remove switch key.
4. Remove and discard 1/2" nuts (#4) and bolts (#3).
5. Rotate hitch (#2) down into pulling position shown.
6. On the left-hand side, attach hitch frame (#2) to
leveling rod (#1) by inserting 3/4" clevis pin (#7)
through flat washer (#5), leveling rod (#1) and hitch
frame (#2), and out through two flat washers (#5).
7. Insert 5/32" cotter pins (#6) in hole of clevis pin. Bend
both legs of cotter pin around clevis pin to keep pin
from falling out.
8. Repeat steps 6 & 7 for the right-hand side.
9. Attach parking jack (#12) to hitch frame and secure in
place by fully inserting ball detent pin (#13).
10. Adjust jack height until clevis hitch (#14) is at tractor
drawbar height.
11. Do not attach driveline until after “Driveline
Installation” on page 15.
12. Wait until “Section 2: Adjustments” to adjust
leveling rods (#1).
IMPORTANT: Clevis pins (#7) must be inserted from
outside of hitch frame as shown for leveling rods to
operate without interference. If necessary, lengthen
leveling rods to install clevis pins. See
“Center Deck
Leveling” on page 18 or instructions on how to
lengthen leveling rods.
Tractor Shutdown
The following are basic tractor shutdown procedures.
Follow these procedures and any additional shutdown
procedures provided in your tractor Operator’s Manual
before leaving the operator’s seat.
1. Reduce engine speed and disengage power take-off
if engaged.
2. Park tractor and implement on level, solid ground.
3. Lower implement to ground or onto non-concrete
support blocks.
4. Put tractor in park or set park brake, turn off engine,
and remove switch key to prevent unauthorized
starting.
5. Relieve all hydraulic pressure to auxiliary hydraulic
lines.
6. Wait for all components to come to a complete stop
before leaving the operator’s seat.
7. Use steps, grab-handles and anti-slip surfaces when
stepping on and off the tractor.
Hitch & Jack Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-3:
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Hitch frame is heavy and can fall suddenly while rotating
hitch down into pulling position. Use hoist or other lifting
device to support hitch weight while rotating hitch down.
• DO NOT REMOVE SHIPPING BAR BOLTED BETWEEN
WINGS UNTIL AFTER “HYDRAULIC HOOK-UP” ON
PAGE
14.