Section 3: Operating Instructions
RC(M)5020 Series 2 (S/N ) Rotary Cutter 334-437M
11/13/18
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Road Side Cutting
Land Pride recommends the Rotary Cutter be equipped
with chain guards to stop flying objects when cutting road
sides. Refer to
Use the LED flashing lights on the cutter to make yourself
more visible when cutting road sides.
Field Set-up
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Clear area to be cut of debris and other unforeseen removable
objects before cutting. Mark non-removable hazards such as
tree stumps, post stubs, protruding objects, rocks, drop-offs,
holes, etc. with a visible flag.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
The following operational procedures should be carried out
by the tractor operator. Other persons should not be in the
area. All cutter operations including field set-up should be
stopped when other persons are in the vicinity.
Field Inspection
Thoroughly inspect area to be cut for debris and
unforeseen objects. Remove all potential hazards and
mark any that cannot be removed.
Wing Deck Blade Positioning
Figure 3-4
IMPORTANT:
Cutting should
not be
done in wet
conditions. Wet material will build up on the deck
underside creating need for additional horsepower,
high wear, and poor discharge.
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Wing Deck
Cutting Blades
Blade Carrier
Unfold Wings and Set Cutting Height
1.
Inspect wing blade carriers and cutting blades for
locked blades prior to lowering the wings. Separate
locked blades.
2. Start tractor and raise both wings up to release any
tension on the transport lock bars.
3. Without releasing hydraulic pressure on the wings,
shut the tractor down before dismounting. Refer to
Refer to Figure 3-2 on page 34:
4. Remove hairpin cotter (#1) and transport lock bar
(#3) from cylinder pin (#4) on both wing sections.
Refer to Figure 3-3 on page 34:
5. Rotate end of transport lock bars (#3) to storage
pins (#2) and secure with hairpin cotters (#1).
6. Lower both left and right wing sections down.
7.
Adjust cutter to field cutting height. See
on page 29 for detailed instructions.
Set Wing Lift Lever In Float Position
Use the float position of your tractor’s hydraulic system to
provide automatic floating of the wings for varying terrain
conditions. This will ensure that the wing gauge wheels
are in continuous contact with the ground at all times.
Select Gear Range
Optimum ground speed depends on density of material
being cut, horsepower rating of the tractor and (in some
cases) terrain. Always operate tractor at cutter’s
full-rated power take-off speed in a gear range that
allows the cutter to make a smooth cut without lugging
the tractor down, usually between 2-5 mph (3.2 - 8 km/h).
Low power take-off speed will allow the blades to hinge
back resulting in a ragged uneven cutting.
IMPORTANT:
Cutting blades may become locked
IMPORTANT:
When operating, the wing folding lever
should be in float position to avoid damage to the
wing hydraulic cylinder and axle while cutting on
NOTE:
Never run tractor in an economy mode or
any other mode that will drop power or speed from
the power take-off. This may result in ragged and
uneven cutting.