Land Pride RCR1542, Operator'S Manual

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Section 4: Operating Instructions
Table of Contents
RCR1542 & RCR1548 Rotary Cutters 312-556M 10/11/17
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Section 4: Operating Instructions
Operating Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and
maintenance of the Rotary Cutter. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the cutter
unless they are age 16 or older and have read, fully
understood, and are totally familiar with the Operator’s
Manual. Make sure the operator has paid particular
attention to:
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Important Safety Information , pages 1
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Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up, page 8
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Section 3: Adjustments , page 14
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Section 4: Operating Instructions , page 16
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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication , page 20
Perform the following inspections before using your
Rotary Cutter.
Safety Information
!
DANGER
To prevent serious injury or death:
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Never place hands or feet under the deck or attempt to make
adjustments to the cutter with power take-off engaged.
Cutter blades rotate at high speeds close to the deck sides.
!
WARNING
To prevent serious injury or death:
•
Never carry riders on the implement or tractor unless the
tractor is equipped with a passenger seat for the rider to sit
in. Follow manufacturer's recommendations when using the
passenger seat. Except for the passenger seat, there is not a
safe place for a person to ride. Riders obstruct the
operator’s view, interfere with control of the equipment, and
can be struck by objects or thrown from the equipment.
Operating Checklist
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Check Page
Make sure all guards and shields are in place.
Refer to “Important Safety Information”.
1
Read and follow hook-up & preparation
instructions. Refer to "Section 1: Assembly
and Set-Up".
11
Read and make all required adjustments.
Refer to "Section 3: Adjustments".
14
Lubricate cutter and driveline as needed.
Refer to "Lubrication Points".
24
Make sure all gearboxes are properly
lubricated and that all oil plugs have been
replaced properly. Refer to Gearbox
24
Check cutter initially and periodically for loose
bolts and pins. Refer to “Torque Values Chart”.
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Allow only persons to operate this implement who have
fully read and comprehended this manual, who have been
properly trained in the safe operation of this implement, and
who are age 16 or older. Serious injury or death can result
from the inability to read, understand, and follow
instructions provided in this manual.
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Do not engage power take-off while hooking-up or
unhooking driveline, or while someone is standing near the
driveline. A person’s body and/or clothing can become
entangled in the driveline.
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All guards and shields must be installed and in good
working condition while operating implement.
•
Tractor power take-off shaft shield, driveline shields, and
gearbox shaft shields must be installed and in good working
condition to avoid injury or death from driveline
entanglement and projectiles flying off of the driveline.
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Rotary Cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high
speeds; therefore, the use of front and rear safety guards is
required when cutting along roadways and in areas where
people may be present. Stop blade rotation if a bystander is
nearby.
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Always disconnect driveline from power take-off shaft
before servicing underside of cutter. The tractor can be
started with power take-off engaged.
•
Do not operate a broken or bent driveline. Such a driveline
will break apart while rotating at high speeds and can cause
serious injury or death. Always remove implement from
service until the damaged driveline can be repaired or
replaced.
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Do not operate and/or travel across inclines where tractor
and/or implement can rollover. Consult your tractor’s
manual for acceptable inclines the tractor is capable of
traveling across.
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Do not use cutter as a fan. Cutting blades are not properly
designed or guarded for this use.
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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 with attached
equipment. Some rough terrains require a slower speed.
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Always disengage power take-off, place tractor in park or
set park brake, shut tractor engine off, remove switch key,
and wait for all moving parts to stop before dismounting
tractor.
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Do not use a power take-off adapter. The adapter will
increase strain on the tractor’s power take-off shaft causing
possible damage to shaft and driveline. It will also defeat
the purpose of the tractor’s power take-off shield.
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Perform scheduled maintenance. Check for loose
hardware, missing parts, broken parts, structural cracks,
and high wear. Make repairs before putting implement back
into service. Serious breakdowns can result in injury or
death.
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Always disengage power take-off before lifting cutter fully
up. Never operate cutter in the raised position. The cutter
can discharge objects at high speeds.