Section 3: Operating Instructions
RC3615 and RCM3615 Series 2 S/N Rotary Cutters 330-502M
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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
wings.
2. Rotate cutter wings fully up with hydraulics.
3. Shut tractor down properly before dismounting. Refer
4.
Remove hairpin clip (#1) from
storage pin (#2).
5.
Rotate end of transport lock bar (#3)
to cylinder pin (#4). Secure with hairpin clip (#1).
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other wing. Your cutter is
now ready for transporting.
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
•
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.
•
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.
•
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
.
IMPORTANT:
Always disengage tractor’s power
NOTE:
The wings are controlled with two hydraulic
lift cylinders. Be certain that the wing hydraulics are
attached to the tractor and the hydraulic hoses are
full of oil before proceeding.
Transport Bar, Storage Position
Figure 3-3
Transport Bar, Locked Position
Figure 3-4
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.
3. Always raise wings and set transport locks 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
Use the LED flashing lights on the cutter to make yourself
more visible when cutting road sides.
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