Section 5: Operating Procedures
5/24/19
DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M
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Do not exceed rated cutting capacity of your cutter. See
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Buildup of debris around moving components and
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Improper oil level can cause bearing failure and be a fire
hazard. Maintain proper gearbox oil level to avoid serious
injury and property damage.
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Do not operate a broken or bent driveline. Such a driveline
Tractor Shut Down Procedure
The following shut down procedure should always be
followed before operator dismounts from the tractor.
1.
Reduce tractor engine speed to an idle, disengage
power take-off, and park on a level surface.
2.
Fully retract extension arm cylinder and operate deck
pivot cylinder to rotate deck down to horizontal.
3.
Lower 3-point arms until deck is on the ground.
4.
Place tractor gear selector in park or set park brake,
turn off engine, and remove switch key to prevent
unauthorized starting.
5.
Wait for all components on the cutter to come to a
complete stop before leaving the operator’s seat.
Inspection of Tractor & Cutter
Make the following inspections after attaching cutter to
the tractor. See
on page 18 and
“Driveline Installation (Optional)”
on page 20 or
“Speed Increaser Hook-up (Optional)”
Make certain power take-off is disengaged and
completely stopped.
1.
Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is
installed and in good working condition.
2.
Check ROPS (Roll Over Protective Structure) and
operator protective shield to make sure both are in
good working condition. See
3.
Inspect cutter safety equipment to make sure it is
installed and in good working condition.
4.
Check cutter initially and periodically for loose bolts
and pins. Refer to
5.
Check optional driveline or optional power take-off
mounted speed increaser/pump as follows:
Optional Driveline:
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Make sure the driveline yokes are securely
connected to the tractor power take-off shaft and
cutter gearbox shaft.
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Check driveline shields to make sure they are in
good working condition and in place.
Optional power take-off Mounted Speed
Increaser/Pump:
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Check power take-off mounted pump to make
certain it is secured to the tractor power take-off
shaft.
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Make sure pump safety chain is properly hooked to
the tractor.
6.
Lubricate cutter as needed. Refer to
7.
Check all hoses to be sure they will not pinch or make
contact with driveline or tractor.
8.
Inspect Hydraulic hoses for wear, damage, and
hydraulic leaks. See
“Avoid High Pressure Fluids
Hazard”
on page 3. Replace damaged and worn
hoses with genuine Land Pride parts.
9.
Carefully raise and lower implement to ensure
drawbar, tires, and other equipment on the tractor do
not contact cutter frame or optional driveline.
10. Hook transport safety chain to the deck hook. Refer
to
“Hook-up Transport Safety Chain”
for detailed instructions.
11. Continue on next page.