Land Pride RCR2596 Series, Operator'S Manual

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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
RCR2596, RCR2510, and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M
Table of Contents
7/29/20
1. If driveline collapsible length has not been checked,
go to “Check Driveline Collapsible Length” on
page 22. Otherwise, continue with step 2 below.
2. Park tractor on a level surface.
3. Shut tractor down before dismounting. Refer to
“Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page 13.
4. If tractor drawbar interferes with the driveline during
hook-up, disconnect driveline and move drawbar
forward, to the side, or remove.
5. Remove driveline (#8) from driveline support (#9).
Driveline support is spring loaded and will rotate up
against the A-frame.
6. Pull back on driveline yoke collar (#10) and push
driveline yoke onto the tractor power take-off shaft.
Release pull collar and continue to push driveline
yoke forward until pull collar locks in place.
7. Pull on driveline yokes at the tractor and implement
end to make sure it is secured to the tractor power
take-off shaft and implement gearbox shaft.
8. Continue with “Check Driveline Interference” on
page 23.
IMPORTANT: The drivelines must be lubricated
before putting them into service. Refer to
“Lubrication Points” on page 42.
IMPORTANT: An additional driveline may be
required if implement is attached to more than one
tractor or if a Quick Hitch is used.
IMPORTANT:
Drivelines with friction clutches must
go through a “run-in” prior to initial use and after long
periods of inactivity. For detailed instructions, see
“Driveline Slip-Clutch” on page 38.
IMPORTANT:
Check driveline minimum collapsible
length before completing “Driveline Hook-up” .
Structural damage to the tractor and cutter can occur
if this check is not made. Refer to “Check Driveline
Collapsible Length”
on page 22.