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Section 1: Assembly and Set-up
2/02/08
RC5014 (540 RPM) and RCM5014 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-117M
Land Pride
Tractor Hook-up
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DANGER
Crushing Hazard between tractor and implement. Do not allow
anyone to stand between the tractor and implement while
backing-up to an implement. Never operate the hydraulic
3-point lift controls while someone is directly behind the tractor.
Refer to Figure 1-6:
1.
Make certain the parking jack (#3) is properly
attached to the cutter hitch and secured with the
attached Jack pin (#8).
2.
Back tractor within close proximity of cutter
clevis (#11).
Tractor Hookup to Standard Clevis Hitch
Figure 1-6
3.
Raise or lower the parking jack (#3) to align clevis
(#11) with the tractor drawbar. Drawbar should fit
between lower and upper plates of clevis.
4.
Back tractor up to cutter hitch until holes in the
drawbar and clevis (#11) are aligned.
5.
Insert 1" flat washers (#9) equally above and below
tractor drawbar until both spaces between drawbar
and clevis plates are filled.
IMPORTANT: Jack pin (#8) must be fully inserted and
secured to keep the parking jack from detaching from
the hitch frame while working on or around a cutter that
is not hitched to a tractor.
NOTE: Items 1, 2, 9 and 10 shown in Figure 1-6 are
not furnished by Land Pride.
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6.
Insert 1" x 5" GR5 hex bolt (#1) through top of clevis
(#11), 1" washers (#9), drawbar, remaining 1"
washers (#9) and out through bottom of clevis (#11).
Secure hex bolt with nut (#2). Tighten nut snugly to
remove all play and then back nut one-quarter turn.
Tighten jamb nut (#10) against nut (#2).
7.
Lower jack stand (#3) until hitch weight is supported
by drawbar. Remove jack stand from hitch and store
on weight box storage base. Prevent water and freeze
damage by storing it so that the foot is level or lower
than the head. See cover picture for correct position.
8.
Attach hitch safety chain (#4) to the tractor. Adjust
chain length to remove all slack except what is
necessary to permit turning. Lock chain hook
securely to the safety chain.
Driveline Installation
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DANGER
Do not engage tractor PTO while hooking-up and unhooking
the driveline or stand near a rotating driveline. A person’s body
and/or clothing can become entangled in the driveline resulting
in serious injury or death.
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CAUTION
Always disengage PTO, engage parking brake, shut tractor
engine off, remove switch key and wait for blades to come a
complete stop before dismounting from tractor.
The main driveline may be either constant velocity type
or conventional type. Pull-collar couplers and retaining
bolts are used to connect the driveline to the tractor and
implement gearbox.
A driveline that is too long can damage the tractor,
gearbox and/or driveline. Always check driveline length
with cutter hitched to the tractor before engaging the
PTO.
IMPORTANT: The driveline must be lubricated
before putting it into service. Refer to “Lubrication
Points” on page 30.
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to operate a 540 RPM
driveline at 1,000 RPM or a 1,000 RPM driveline at
540 RPM. Many tractors provide both 540 and 1,000
RPM PTO speeds. Check your tractor’s manual to
determine its capabilities.
IMPORTANT: Read and understand “Section 3:
Operating Instructions” beginning on page 17 before
operating the Rotary Cutter.
