Land Pride RCF3684, Operator'S Manual

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Section 3: Adjustments
11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M
Table of Contents
Level & Set Deck Height (3-point)
The following instructions are for leveling the
3-point cutter. See page 29 for
“Level & Set Deck Height
(Pull-Type)” instructions.
There are four primary adjustments that should be made
prior to actual field operation:
•
“Level Left to Right (3-Point)” on page 27
•
“Cutting Height (3-Point)” on page 27
•
“Tailwheel Height (3-Point)” on page 28
•
“Center 3-Point Link (3-Point)” on page 28
Proper adjustment of each will provide for higher
efficiency, improved cutting performance, and longer
blade life. Pliable tape measure, spirit or carpenters
level, and protective gloves will be needed:
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Always shut tractor down using “Tractor Shutdown
Procedure” provided in this manual before dismounting
tractor.
Deck Leveling
Figure 3-1
Level Left to Right (3-Point)
Refer to Figure 3-1:
1. Locate tractor with cutter on a flat, level surface.
2. Use tractor’s hydraulic 3-point control lever to lower
cutter until tailwheels makes contact with the ground.
3. Place a level on the cutter deck as shown. Manually
adjust one or both lower 3-point lift arms vertically
until deck is level from left to right. On some tractors,
only one arm can be adjusted.
30885
spirt Level
Section 3: Adjustments
3-Point Deck Leveling & Cutting Height
Figure 3-2
Set Front Blade Tip
At Cutting Height
Front Blade
Rear Blade Tip
Set Rear Blade Tip Slightly
Higher Than Cutting Height
33039
Cutting Height (3-Point)
Refer to Figure 3-2:
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Avoid direct contact with cutter blades by wearing a pair of
gloves. Cutter blades have sharp edges and burrs that can
cause injuries.
1. With gloves on, carefully rotate blades and stump
jumper until blade tips are at the front and back of
cutter as shown.
2. Measure distance from cutting tip of front blade to the
ground. This distance is the cutting height.
3. Using tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control, raise or
lower 3-point lift arms until the front blade tip is at the
desired cutting height.
4. The 3-point center link should be loose when deck
rear is supported by the tailwheel. If not, lengthen
3-point center link until loose. Final adjustment will
be made later.
5. Measure distance from cutting tip of rear blade to
ground. This distance should be slightly higher than
the front blade but not more than 1" higher.
6. If rear blade is lower than front blade or higher than
the front blade by more than 1", then tailwheel height
must be adjusted. If needed, see
“Tailwheel Height
(3-Point)” instructions on page 28.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 until tailwheel and 3-point
arms are adjusted to the desired cutting height.
8. Set tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control stop to the
desired cutting height.
IMPORTANT: The front blade tip should be lower
than rear blade tip by approximately 1". The cutter is
subject to continuous material flow under the deck if
the rear blade is at the same height or lower than the
front blade causing horsepower loss, grass clumps,
blade wear, and frequent blade sharpening.