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Section 2 Operating Instructions
RC35120 RCM35120 Rotary Cutter 312-301M
7/14/08
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Section 2
Operating Instructions
Transporting
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CAUTION!
When traveling on public roads whether at night or during the
day, use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to
operator’s of other vehicles. Comply with all Federal, State and
Local laws.
!
CAUTION!
Always disengage tractor PTO before transporting cutter to
avoid injury from thrown objects or blade contact.
1.
On a lift-type cutter, when raising to transport position.
be certain that PTO shaft does not contact tractor or
cutter.
2.
Refer to Figure 2-1. The pull-type cutter is equipped
with a transport lock pin. Remove pin and hair pin cot-
ter from storage position and install in locking position
before transporting.
3.
Reduce tractor ground speed when turning; be sure
tractor wheel does not contact cutter when turning.
Leave clearance so cutter does not contact obstacles
such as buildings, trees or fences.
4.
The cutter should be transported no faster than 15
mph when equipped with laminated tires, and 20 mph
when equipped with pneumatic tires.
5.
When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way
that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.
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CAUTION!
The cutter is 10’ 8” wide and care should be taken when en-
countering oncoming traffic and roadside obstructions.
Operating Check List
In addition to design and configuration of equipment; haz-
ard control and accident prevention are dependent upon
the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training in-
volved in their operation, transport, maintenance and stor-
age of equipment. Before beginning to cut the following
inspection should be performed.
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CAUTION!
To prevent personal injury caused by thrown objects, the use of
front & rear safety guards is strongly recommended! To avoid
injury or death from entanglement in rotating drivelines, the
drive gearbox shields must be in place and secure when operat-
ing.
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DANGER!
Rotary cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high
speeds; therefore, the use of front & rear safety shields is
strongly recommended when cutting along highways or in an
area where people may be present.
Cutting Instructions
1.
Your cutter is equipped with free swinging cutting
blades to reduce shock loads to the cutter if striking
obstacles.
2.
Start the machine slowly; do not use full throttle. Allow
10 seconds for cutter blades to become aligned prop-
erly before going to full power.
3.
The ground speed depends on two things; the density
of the material to be cut, and the size of the tractor.
Never run fast enough to overload the tractor.
4.
It is important to maintain 540 RPM PTO or 1000 RPM
speed. Loss of PTO speed will allow the blades to
hinge back and result in ragged, uneven cutting.
NOTE: Hydraulic cylinder may be removed if neces-
sary when transport lock pin is in lock position.
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Pull-Type Cutter Pin Position
Figure 2-1
Check
Reference
“Safety Rules” in this Manual.
Page 1
Check oil level in gearboxes.
Section 5
Page 22
Check that all plugs in gearbox have
been replaced properly.
Section 5
Page 22
Be sure nuts and bolts are tight.
Section 1
Be certain all guards and shields are in
place.
Section 1
Page 11
Lubricate the cutter as needed. Refer to
“Maintenance and Lubrication”.
Section 5
Page 19
