Land Pride RC3615, Operator'S Manual

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Section 3: Operating Instructions
RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M 4/20/15
Table of Contents
Section 3: Operating Instructions
Startup Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and
maintenance of the Rotary Cutter. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the cutter
without first having read, fully understood, and become
totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make sure the
operator has paid particular attention to:
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Important Safety Information , pages 1 to 9
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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up, page 11
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Section 2: Adjustments , page 20
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Section 3: Operating Instructions , page 22
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Section 4: Options & Accessories , page 29
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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication , page 32
Also make sure the operator has completed the
Operating Checklist below before using the cutter.
Safety Information
!
DANGER
Operate only tractors equipped with Roll-Over Protective
Structure (ROPS) and seat belt. Fasten seat belt snugly and
securely to help protect operator from being thrown, crushed,
or severely injured in a rollover or from falling off the tractor
and being ran over by the tractor and/or cutter.
!
DANGER
Never allow riders including children on the tractor or cutter.
They can fall and be ran over, become entangled in rotating
components, and/or pinched by moving components causing
serious injury or death.
!
DANGER
Do not operate cutter with a bent or broken driveline. Such a
driveline can break apart while rotating at high speeds
causing serious injury or death. Always remove Rotary Cutter
from service until damaged driveline is repaired or replaced.
Operating Checklist
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Check Page
Make sure all guards, and shields are in place and in
good working condition. Refer to "Important Safety
Information".
Page 1
Follow hook-up and driveline installation instructions.
Refer to "Section 1: Assembly & Set-up".
Page 14
Make all required adjustments.
Refer to "Section 2: Adjustments".
Page 20
Preform all required maintenance.
Refer to "Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication".
Page 32
Lubricate cutter and driveline as needed.
Refer to "Lubrication Points".
Page 40
Lubricate all gearboxes and replace oil plugs
properly. Refer to Gearbox lubrication.
Page 42
Check cutter initially and periodically for loose bolts
and pins. Refer to “Torque Values Chart”.
Page 50
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DANGER
Tractor PTO shield, gearbox shaft shield and driveline shields
must be secured in place when operating cutter to avoid injury
or death from entanglement in driveline.
!
DANGER
Always disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO before
servicing underside of cutter. PTO can be engaged if tractor is
started causing cutter damage, bodily injury or death.
!
DANGER
Do not operate cutter with one or both wings folded up. This
can cause the driveline to break apart and throw objects at the
operator or a bystander causing serious injury or death.
!
DANGER
Do not use cutting blades as a fan. Cutting blades are not
properly designed or guarded for this use. Using cutter as a
fan can result in injury and/or death.
!
DANGER
Keep others away from the cutter while it is operating. Rotary
Cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high speeds
causing serious injury or death. The use of front & rear safety
guards is strongly recommended and should always be used
when cutting along highways and in areas where bystanders
are present. Stop blade rotation if bystanders are nearby.
!
DANGER
Do not operate cutter without both wings attached. Removing
one wing will expose blades and increase risk of rollover.
Removing both wings will expose blades on both sides.
Exposed blades can result in serious injury and/or death.
!
DANGER
Do not engage tractor PTO while hooking-up and unhooking
driveline or while someone is standing near the driveline. A
person’s body and/or clothing can become entangled in the
driveline resulting in serious injury or death.
!
DANGER
Never place hands or feet under the deck or attempt to make
adjustments to the cutter with PTO engaged. Cutter blades
rotating at high speeds cannot be seen and are located close
to the deck housing. Body extremities can be cut off instantly.
!
DANGER
Do not operate on or travel across steep inclines where a
tractor or cutter could roll-over resulting in serious injury or
death. Consult your tractor’s manual for acceptable inclines
the tractor is capable of traveling across.