Section 4: Operating
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RCP(M)2760 & RCP(M)3760 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-548M
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Be careful when working areas where obstructions can be
hidden. Always mark potential hazards with a visible flag.
Travel slowly through high risk areas and be prepared to
stop immediately should implement make contact with a
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Perform scheduled maintenance. Check for loose
hardware, missing parts, broken parts, structural cracks,
and excessive wear. Make repairs before putting the
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Do not alter implement or replace parts on the implement
with other brands. Other brands may not fit properly or
meet OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
specifications. They can weaken the integrity and impair the
safety, function, performance, and life of the implement.
Replace parts only with genuine OEM parts.
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Do not operate a broken or bent driveline. Such a driveline
will break apart while rotating at high speeds. Always
remove the implement from use until the damaged driveline
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Do not use a tractor that is too small. Small tractors can be
pushed around and flipped over by the weight of the
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Some tractors are equipped with two power take-off speeds.
Be certain your tractor’s power take-off is set-up to operate
at the implement’s rated power take-off speed or equipment
breakage may result. RCP models are rated for 540 rpm and
RCPM models are rated for 1000 rpm.
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Do not use implement for a purpose other than the work it
is designed to do as defined in this manual.
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Do not use implement as a man lift or work platform. It is
not properly designed or guarded for this use.
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Do not use implement to lift objects; to pull objects such as
fence posts, stumps, etc; or to push objects. The unit is not
designed or guarded for these uses.
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Do not use implement to tow other equipment. Doing so can
result in loss of control and damage the equipment.
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Operating instructions in this manual must be carefully read
and fully understood. You are the tractor operator and are
therefore responsible for the safe operation of this unit. All
bystanders must be cleared of the area. Cutting operations
must be stopped when in the vicinity of other bystanders.
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Hydraulic fluid under high pressure can penetrate the skin
and/or eyes causing a serious injury. Wear protective gloves
and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic
systems. Use a piece of cardboard or wood rather than
hands when searching for leaks. A doctor familiar with this
type of injury must treat the injury within a few hours or
gangrene may result. DO NOT DELAY.
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Do not operate cutter under any terrain conditions that
would place tractor at an angle subject to rollover either
front-to-rear or left-to-right. Make sure adequate ballast
weights are provided on both the front of tractor and left of
tractor and left hand side of cutter to assure tractor
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Do not exceed rated cutting capacity of your cutter. See
specifications & capacities for specified cutting capacity.
Exceeding rated cutting capacity can damage drive
components, cutter blades, and deck components.
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Buildup of debris around moving components and
gearboxes is a fire hazard. Keep rotating parts and
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Improper oil level can cause bearing failure and be a fire
hazard. Maintain proper gearbox oil level.
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Once the cutter head breaks away from home position, stop
forward travel immediately and return the cutter head to
home position.
