Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
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RC4610 (540 RPM) and RCM4610 (1000 RPM): Rotary Cutters: 334-144M:
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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
Tractor Requirements
Horsepower
Tractor horsepower should be within the range noted
below. Tractors outside the range must not be used.
Horsepower rating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-200
Hitch type (See Drawbar Set-up) . . . . . . . . . Drawbar
Rear power take-off speed:
RC4610 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 rpm
RCM4610. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 rpm
Hydraulic outlets (See Hydraulic Set-up)
Factory standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Duplex outlets
Electrical (See Figure 1-26 on page 27) . . 7-pin outlet
Drawbar Set-up
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Do not use a tractor that is too small or too large. Small
tractors can be pushed around and flipped over. Large
tractors can damage the attached implement.
•
Power take-off damage may occur if distances “A” and
“B” are not properly maintained.
Maintain proper distance, dimension “A”, between center
of drawbar hitch pin hole and end of tractor power take-off
shaft.
540 rpm & 1 3/8", 1000 rpm power take-off Speed:
A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14"- 16"
B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8" - 10"
C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18" - 22"
1 3/4", 1000 rpm power take-off Speed:
A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18" - 20"
B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10" - 12"
C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18" - 22"
Power take-off shaft to Drawbar Distance
Figure 1-1
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Power Take-Off Shaft
Drawbar
Ground Level
A
B
C
Hydraulic Outlets
Two duplex outlets are required. One to raise and lower
the cutter, and one to fold the wing.
If your tractor is not equipped with two duplex outlets, an
optional control valve kit is available from your local Land
Pride dealer. See
40 for a complete description of this kit.
Before You Start
Read and understand the Operator’s Manual for your
cutter. An understanding of how it works will aid in the
assembly and setup of your cutter.
It is best to go through the
Assembly Checklist
before
assembling the cutter. Speed up your assembly task and
make the job safer by having all needed parts and
equipment readily at hand.
Torque Requirements
“Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes”
page 62 to determine correct torque values when
tightening hardware. See
bottom of chart for exceptions to common torque values.
Assembly Checklist
Check
Reference
Have a fork lift or loader with properly sized chains and
safety stands capable of lifting and supporting the
equipment on hand.
Have a minimum of two people available during
assembly.
Make sure all major components and
loose parts are shipped with the machine.
Operator’s
Manual
Double check to make sure all parts,
fasteners, and pins are installed in the
correct location. Refer to the Parts
Manual if unsure. By double checking,
you will lessen the chance of using a bolt
incorrectly that may be needed later.
NOTE:
All assembled hardware from the
factory has been installed in the correct
location. Remember location of a part or
fastener if removed during assembly.
Keep parts separated.
Operator’s
Manual
331-144M
Parts
Manual 331-
144P
Make sure working parts move freely,
bolts are tight & cotter pins are spread.
Make sure all grease fittings are in place
and lubricated.
Make sure all safety labels are correctly
located and legible. Replace if damaged.
Make sure all red and amber reflectors
are correctly located and visible when
machine is in transport position.
Make sure all pneumatic tires are properly
inflated and all wheel bolts and axle nuts
are tightened to the specified torque.