Land Pride RCP2760, Operator'S Manual

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Section 4: Operating
Table of Contents
3/12/21 RCP(M)2760 & RCP(M)3760 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-548M
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Basic Operating Instructions
1. After attaching the implement to the tractor, carefully
raise and lower the unit to ensure that the drawbar,
tires, and other equipment on the tractor do not come
in contact with the implement frame and/or driveline.
2. Shut tractor down according to “Tractor Shutdown
Procedure”
on page 45.
3. Make sure the reservoir is full of hydraulic oil. Refer to
“Hydraulic Reservoir Lubrication”
on page 67.
4. Check cutter blades to make sure they are not locked
together. Separate locked blades before removing
transport chain.
5. Remove and stow transport safety chain in the jack
stand tube before extending the arms or lowering the
deck. Refer to
“Transport Safety Chain”
on page
24.
6.
Refer to Figure 4-2:
Make sure the shut-off valve is
fully open.
Hydraulic Reservoir & Shut Off Valve
Figure 4-2
IMPORTANT:
Your cutter is equipped with free
swinging cutting blades to reduce shock loads. The
blades can lock together in transport. Always check
for locked blades before removing transport chains.
IMPORTANT: Avoid catching hydraulic hoses on
brush, posts, tree limbs, and other protrusions that
could damage and/or break them.
IMPORTANT: Control stick must be kept out of the
rain during operation and when in storage. Never
use high pressure wash to clean the control stick.
IMPORTANT: Before engaging the tractor power
take-off, make sure the reservoir is full of hydraulic
oil, the shut-off valve is turned on.
Make sure shut off valve is turned ON
before engaging power take-off
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7. Return to the tractor and adjust tractor 3-point arms
until the driveline is approximately level.
8. If control stick is included, read and fully understand
“Control Stick Functions”
on page 32.
9. Extend parallel arms and DECK cylinder as follows:
Deck without gauge wheels:
a. Starting with ARM1, extend parallel arms
switching back-and-forth from ARM1 to ARM2
until both arms are positioned as needed.
b. Extend DECK cylinder until the deck is parallel to
the ground.
c. Adjust deck and parallel arms to locate cutter for
best operator visibility. Normally, this is with arms
extended out approximately 3/4 of full extension.
Deck with gauge wheels:
a. Starting with ARM1, extend parallel arms
switching back-and-forth from ARM1 to ARM2
until both arms are positioned as needed.
b. Extend DECK cylinder until deck is resting on its
gauge wheels.
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Independent Control:
Push FLOAT detent button from off to on.
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Tractor Control:
Place ARM 2 and DECK control levers in float
position.
c. Adjust ratchet jacks to raise or lower deck to
desired cutting height. See “Deck Level
Adjustments”
on page 39.
d. Adjust ARM1 to locate cutter for best operator
visibility. Normally, this is with arms extended out
approximately 3/4 of full extension.
10. Set tractor throttle to idle or slightly above idle and
slowly engage power take-off. Start-up vibration is
normal and should stop after a few revolutions of the
blade carrier. Stop power take-off rotation if vibration
continues. Wait for all components to come to a
complete stop and then dismount from tractor to
check for probable causes such as blades locked
together.
11. Once cutter is running smoothly, increase power
take-off speed to cutter rated speed (540 or 1000
rpm). Stop power take-off immediately if vibration
occurs during operation. Wait for the power take-off
to come to a complete stop and then dismount from
the tractor to check for probable causes.
12. Optimum ground speed will depend on density of
material being cut, terrain, and operator skill. If in
doubt, change gears to reduce tractor ground speed
to a comfortable level.