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Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up
8/15/12
RCR3596, RCRM3596, RCR3510 & RCRM3510 Rotary Cutters 312-517M
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Maximum PTO Driveline Movement During Operation
Figure 1-12
Check Driveline Interference
1.
Make certain driveline yokes and safety chains are
properly attached. See steps 10 -12 on page 18.
2.
Start tractor and raise cutter up just enough to
remove support blocks. Remove support blocks.
3.
Slowly engage tractor hydraulic 3-point control lever
to lower cutter while checking for sufficient drawbar
clearance. Move drawbar ahead, aside or remove if
required.
Refer to Figure 1-12:
4.
Raise and lower implement to find maximum
extended driveline length. Check to make certain
driveline does not exceed 25
o
up or down.
5.
If needed, set tractor 3-point lift height to keep
driveline from exceeding 25
o
up.
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IMPORTANT: Avoid premature driveline
breakdown. A driveline that is operating must not
exceed an angle of 25 degrees up or down while
operating 3-Point lift.
Check Chain Assembly
Figure 1-13
Check Chains
For 3-Point & Semi-Mount Cutters
(Available through Land Pride parts department.)
Refer to Figure 1-13:
Check chains are used to control the cutting height and
allow the mower to be lowered to the same preset cutting
height effortlessly. Install lower end of check chain (#1) to
the inner hitch ear as shown in Figure 1-13, using the
3/4"-10 x 1 1/2 long bolts (#2), lock washers (#3) and
nuts (#4). Tighten securely. Install chain lugs (#5) on
either side of the tractor top link mount using pin (not
supplied). Cutting height is then set by placing proper
chain link in key slot (#5).
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NOTE: For additional safety in transport, raise
cutter as high as possible, and shorten check chains
to prevent inadvertent falling in transport.
