Land Pride RC3614, Operator'S Manual

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Section 2: Adjustments
Table of Contents
RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M 1/20/21
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Level Wing Deck
Refer to Figure 2-4:
The wing section will need adjusting if its top is not level
with top of center deck when wing is unfolded.
1. With tractor hydraulics, raise wing fully up, remove
transport lock (#1) from transport position to field
position as shown. Be sure to secure transport lock
with hairpin cotter (#4). See
“Transport Lock”
on
page 36 for detailed instructions.
2. Lower wing to ground position and pull cutter straight
forward six to ten feet to allow outer wing wheels to
properly align themselves.
3. With tractor hydraulics, fully extend all three
rephasing cylinders and then lower cutter to
approximate cutting height.
4. Check wing top to see if it is level with top of center
deck. If outer edge of wing is higher or lower than the
center deck, then the wing should be leveled as
follows:
a.
If the outer wing edge is higher
than the center
deck, loosen adjusting nut (#3) to lower the outer
wing edge until wing is level. Tighten adjusting
nut (#2) to the correct torque when level.
b.
If the outer wing edge is lower
than the center
deck, loosen adjusting nut (#2) several turns and
tighten adjusting nut (#3) until wing is level.
Tighten adjusting nut (#2) to the correct torque
when level.
Level Wing Deck
Figure 2-4
Adjust Deck Cutting Height
Refer to Figure 2-5:
1. At the cutting site, unfold wing and raise center deck
fully up with lift cylinder (#5). See instructions for
“Unfold Wing Deck”
on page 25.
IMPORTANT: Make sure wing lift cylinder mount has
been relocated for field use. See “Relocate Wing
Lift Cylinder Mount” on page 26.
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NOTE:
Make all cutting height adjustments in the
field using height of cut grass/material as a guide.
Do not measure blade height above ground as the
non-operating blade height will be different than the
operating blade height.
Set Deck Height
Figure 2-5
2. Place tractor gear selector in park, set park brake,
shut off tractor, and remove key before dismounting
from tractor.
3. Remove all stroke control spacers (#1-#4) from
center hydraulic cylinder (#5) by spreading them
apart at the break line. Store spacers in a location
they can be retrieved.
4. Start tractor and engage blades. See instructions for
“Engage Blades”
on page 38.
5. Using tractor control lever, adjust cutter to the desired
cutting height and then travel forward for
approximately 20 to 50 feet.
6. Stop tractor, disengage power take-off, place tractor
gear selector in park, set park brake, shut off tractor,
remove key, and wait for blades to come to a
complete stop before dismounting from tractor.
7. Measure height of cut grass/material. This distance
is the cutting height. If this height is acceptable,
continue with step 8. If this height is unacceptable,
repeat steps 4-7 until desired cutting height is
achieved.
8. Select required size and number of stroke control
spacers (#1-#4) that will fit on the center hydraulic
cylinder rod. The following spacers are available.
•
(#1): Two 1" spacers
•
(#2): One 1 1/4" spacer
•
(#3): One 1 1/2" spacer
•
(#4): One 1 3/4" spacer
9. Return to the tractor and raise Rotary Cutter up
again. With tractor shut off and switch key removed,
install selected stroke control spacers on the center
hydraulic cylinder rod. Do not install spacers on the
wing rephasing cylinder.
10. Return to tractor and lower cutter against stroke
control spacers. Recheck cutting height in steps 4-7.
If needed, adjust size and quantity of stroke control
spacers until desired cutting height is achieved.
Removing spacers lowers the cutting height and
adding spacers raises the cutting height.
11. Keep remaining spacers with tractor for field
adjustments.
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