Section 3: Operating
RC(M)5710 & RC(M)L5710 Rotary Cutters 331-433M
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7.
Operate tractor at a lower speed when traveling over
rough or hill-like terrain.
Road Side Cutting
Land Pride recommends the cutter be equipped with
chain guards to stop flying objects when cutting road
Used the LED flashing lights on the cutter to make
yourself more visible when cutting road sides.
Field Set-up
DANGER
!
To prevent serious injury or death:
Clear area to be cut of debris and other unforeseen removable
objects before cutting. Mark non-removable hazards such as
tree stumps, post stubs, protruding objects, rocks, drop-offs,
holes, etc. with a visible flag.
WARNING
!
To prevent serious injury or death:
The following operational procedures should be carried out
by the tractor operator. Other persons should not be in the
area. All cutter operations including field set-up should be
stopped when other persons are in the vicinity.
Field Inspections
Thoroughly inspect area to be cut for debris and
unforeseen objects. Remove all potential hazards and
mark any that cannot be removed.
Unfold Wing
Refer to Figure 3-2:
DANGER
!
To prevent serious injury or death:
Keep everyone away from the cutter when folding or unfolding
the wing or when raising or lowering the cutter. The cutter can
pinch or crush a person when performing these operations.
1. Inspect blade carrier for locked blades prior to
lowering the wing. Separate locked blades.
2. Start tractor and fold the wing fully up to release any
tension on the transport lock pin.
3. Without lowering the cutter, shut tractor down before
dismounting according to
IMPORTANT:
Cutting should not be done in wet
conditions. Wet material will build up on the deck
underside creating high wear, poor discharge, and
the need for additional horsepower.
IMPORTANT:
Cutting blades may become locked
together (overlapped) when the wing is raised for
transport. Operating cutter in this condition will result
in severe deck vibration. Inspect wing for locked
blades prior to power-on operation.
Wing Deck Blade Position
(Shown with Optional Deck Armor
TM
)
Figure 3-2
Transport Pin, Locked Position
Figure 3-3
Transport Pin, Storage Position
Figure 3-4
Refer to Figure 3-3:
4. Remove hairpin cotter (#1) from transport pin (#2).
Refer to Figure 3-4:
5. Store transport pin (#2) in storage holes (#4) and
secure it with hairpin cotter (#1).
6. Start tractor and lower the wing down until it is resting
on the ground.
Blade Carrier
Wing Deck
Cutting Blades
73871
73865
73864