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Section 3: Operating Instructions
2/02/08
RC5014 (540 RPM) and RCM5014 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-117M
Land Pride
Pre-Start Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, maintenance
and storage 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 completed the Operating Checklist below.
Inspection Procedures
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DANGER
Do not engage tractor PTO while hooking-up and unhooking
the driveline or stand near a rotating driveline. A person’s body
and/or clothing can become entangled in the driveline resulting
in serious injury or death.
!
CAUTION
Always disengage PTO, engage parking brake, shut tractor
engine off, remove switch key and wait for blades to come a
complete stop before dismounting from tractor.
1.
Make sure tractor PTO is disengaged and cutter
blades have come to a complete stop.
2.
Park tractor and cutter on a level surface.
3.
Raise and lock wings in the folded-up position with
transport locks. See “Transport Locks” on page 18.
4.
Raise center deck fully up and place sturdy support
blocks or jack stands under the four deck corners.
Lower center deck down onto the supports.
Operating Checklist
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Read and follow all Safety Rules & Safety Decals
carefully. Refer to “Important Safety Information”.
Make sure all guards and shields are in place.
Refer to “Important Safety Information”.
Read and follow Hook-up & preparation instructions.
Refer to “Section 1: Assembly and Set-up”.
Read and make all required adjustments.
Refer to “Section 2: Adjustments”.
Read and follow all operating procedures.
Refer to “Section 3: Operating Instructions”.
Read and follow all Maintenance Instructions.
Refer to “Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication”.
Read and follow all Lubrication Instructions.
Refer to “Lubrication Points”.
Make sure all gearboxes are properly lubricated.
Refer to Gearbox lubrication.
Check cutter initially and periodically for loose bolts
and pins. Refer to “Torque Values Chart”.
5.
Place tractor gear selector in park, shut tractor engine
off, remove switch key and dismount from tractor.
6.
Check cutting blades for sharpness. Refer to “Tractor
Maintenance” on page 24.
7.
Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is in
good working condition.
8.
After completing inspection and making any
necessary repairs, remove supports from under the
deck and wing transport locks. Lower wings level
with center deck and then lower Rotary Cutter down
to about 2" off the ground.
The remaining inspections are made by engaging the
PTO to check for normal operation.
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CAUTION
Tractor PTO shield and all Rotary Cutter guards must be in
place at all times during operation!
9.
Start tractor, set throttle to idle or slightly above idle
and slowly engage PTO. Initial start-up vibration is
normal and should stop after a few revolutions. Stop
PTO rotation immediately if vibration continues.
10. Once cutter is running smoothly, increase tractor
PTO speed to the appropriate rpm. Stop PTO
rotation immediately if vibration occurs.
11. Investigate the cause of vibration if it does occur.
Make sure cutter blades are not locked against each
other. See “Field Set-up” on page 19.
IMPORTANT: Stop PTO immediately if vibration
continues after a few revolutions during start-up and
anytime it occurs thereafter. Wait for PTO to come to
a complete stop before dismounting from tractor to
check for probable causes. Make necessary repairs
and adjustments before continuing on.
IMPORTANT: Do not exceed the cutter’s rated PTO
speed. Excessive engine speed will damage the
power train components.
Section 3: Operating Instructions
