Land Pride RCM4715, Operator'S Manual

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Section 3: Operating Instructions
RC(M)4715 & RCG(M)4715 Rotary Cutters 334-113M 6/3/20
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Cutter wings will need to be raised before transporting on a
roadway, through narrow gate openings and when
servicing the deck underside.
1. Disengage power take-off and wait for cutter blades
to come to a complete stop before raising wings.
2. Raise cutter wings fully up with hydraulics.
3. Without relieving hydraulic pressure, shut tractor
down properly before dismounting according to
“Tractor Shutdown Procedure”
on page 15.
DANGER
!
To prevent serious injury or death: Do not walk, stand, or
allow anyone else in the area where a raised wing will fall
unless the wing is securely locked in the raised position with
its transport lock.
4.
See Figure 3-2:
Remove hairpin cotter (#1) from
transport pin (#2) and remove the transport pin (#2)
from storage holes (#4).
5. See Figure 3-3: Insert transport pin (#2) through lock
hole (#3) and secure it with hairpin cotter (#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
secured with transport locks.
•
Always travel with cutter at a safe transport height. Be sure
that it is high enough to clear ground obstacles but not too
high that the cutter is unstable on hill sides or tight turns.
•
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.
•
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.
•
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.
•
When transporting after dark, use the power machine’s
working lights to avoid hitting objects and being hit by
approaching vehicles.
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
purged of air before proceeding.
1. Always fold the wing up and set the transport lock
before traveling on public roadways.
2. With the center deck fully up, shut tractor down
according to
“Tractor Shutdown Procedure”
on
page 15. Close all flip spacers with the red handle.
3. Retract lift cylinder until the cylinder rod clevis comes
against the flip spacers.
4. Relocate slow moving vehicle sign (SMV) from the
back of the tractor to the SMV mount on the back of
the center axle. If needed, a SMV sign can be
purchased from your nearest Land Pride dealer.
Refer to
“Slow Moving Vehicle Sign Accessory”
on
page 41.
5. 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.
6. Always raise wings and set transport pins before
traveling on public roadways.
7. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way
that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.
8. Operate tractor at a lower speed when traveling over
rough or hill-like terrain.
Transport Pin, Storage Position
Figure 3-2
Transport Pin, Locked Position
Figure 3-3
IMPORTANT:
The SMV sign should not be used
when transporting equipment on a truck or trailer
exceeding speeds of 25 mph. Cover or remove the
SMV sign when hauling the cutter.
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