Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
7/30/20
RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M
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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
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
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
See
“Torque Values Chart”
on page 59 to determine
correct torque values when tightening hardware. See
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
331-937M
Parts
Manual
331-937P
Make sure working parts move freely,
bolts are tight & cotter pins are spread.
Operator’s
Manual
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 tires are inflated to the
specified air pressure and all wheel bolts
and axle nuts are tightened to the
specified torque.
Tractor Requirements
Horsepower
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Do not use a tractor that is too small. Small tractors can be
pushed around and flipped over by the weight of the
•
Power take-off and/or driveline damage may occur if
distances “A” and “B” are not properly maintained.
Tractor horsepower should be within the range noted
below. Tractors outside the range must not be used.
Horsepower Rating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-250 hp
Power Take-Off Speed
Model RC4614 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .540 rpm
Model RCM4614 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1000 rpm
Drawbar Set-up
Refer to Figure 1-1:
Maintain proper distance, dimension A, between center
of drawbar hitch pin hole and end of power take-off shaft.
Hitch Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Draw Bar
540 rpm & 1 3/8", 1000 rpm rear power take-off speed:
A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14"- 16"
B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8" - 10"
C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18" - 22"
Power Take-Off Shaft to Drawbar Distance
Figure 1-1
Electrical Outlet
A 7-pin electrical outlet is required to operate the LED
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. Refer to
page 40 for information about the hydraulic kit.
Do use a power take-off adapter. It
can damage the power take-off drivetrain.
22273a
Power Take-Off Shaft
Ground Level
B
C
Drawbar
A