Land Pride RC3620, Operator'S Manual

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Section 3: Operating Instructions
RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M 9/25/18
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Transport Locks
The cutter wings will need to be raised and locked before
transporting on a roadway, through narrow openings, and
when servicing underside of deck.
1. Disengage tractor power take-off and wait for cutter
blades to come to a complete stop before raising the
wings.
2. Rotate cutter wings fully up with hydraulics.
3. Shut tractor down properly before dismounting. Refer
to “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page 17.
4. See Figure 3-3: Remove hairpin cotter (#1) from
storage bracket (#2).
5. See Figure 3-4: Rotate transport lock bar (#3) to
cylinder pin (#4). Secure bar with hairpin cotter (#1).
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other wing section.
Transporting
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Always raise wings and set transport locks before
transporting from one work site to another and before
traveling on public roadways. The wings can fall if not
secured with transport locks.
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Select a safe ground speed when transporting. Never travel
at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering
and stopping, and never exceed 20 mph (32.2 km/h) with
attached equipment. Rough terrain requires a slower speed.
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When traveling on public roads, use LED lights, slow
moving vehicle sign, clean reflectors, and other adequate
devices to warn operators in other vehicles of your
presence. If implement blocks visibility of slow moving
vehicle sign, relocate sign so it is visible from the back at all
times. Always comply with all federal, state, and local laws.
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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.
1. Select a safe ground speed when transporting from
one area to another. Maximum transport speed for
the Rotary Cutter is 20 mph.
DO NOT EXCEED .
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.
IMPORTANT: Always disengage tractor’s power
take-off & wait for blades to come to a complete stop
before raising cutter wings to transport position.
Wing drivelines, wing gearboxes, and splitter
gearbox can be damaged if driveline is turning.
NOTE: The wings are controlled with hydraulic
folding cylinders. Be certain that the wing hydraulic
hose is properly attached to the tractor and is full of
oil before proceeding.
Transport Bar, Storage Position
Figure 3-3
Transport Bar, Locked Position
Figure 3-4
3. Always raise wings and set transport lock bars before
traveling on public roadways.
4. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way
that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely. Use
LED flashing lights on the cutter to make yourself
more visible.
5. Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over rough
or hilly terrain.
Road Side Cutting
Land Pride recommends the Rotary Cutter be equipped
with chain guards to stop flying objects when cutting road
sides. Refer to
“Safety Guards” on page 37.
Use the LED flashing lights on the cutter to make yourself
more visible when cutting road sides.
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