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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
Dealer Preparations
This cutter has been assembled at the factory. However,
some preparations will be necessary to attach the cutter
to customer's tractor.
•
Make certain the intended tractor conforms to the
"Tractor Requirements" on page 12.
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Review and check off Preparation Checklist below
proceeding.
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"Section 1: Assembly & Set-up" instructions are
standard and should be completed before continuing
with "Section 2: Hydraulic Set-up Options".
Preparation Checklist
Upper hitch pin is not Included with unit. Determine
customer's tractor hitch type. (Cat II or Cat III). Buy
required upper hitch pin locally or order a Land Pride
hitch pin if customer's tractor does not included the pin.
See Land Pride's upper hitch pin part numbers below.
805-079C - Upper Hitch Pin Cat II (1" dia. x 3 3/8" usable)
805-196C - Upper Hitch Pin Cat III (1 1/4" dia. x 3 3/8" usable)
Before operating this unit, 80-90 EP Gear Lube must
be added to the gearbox & motor as indicated in the
"Maintenance & Lubrication" section for "Speed
Increaser Lubrication" on page 61 of this manual.
35 Gallons of Hydraulic Fluid is needed for the
hydraulic reservoir. Use any high quality mineral based
hydraulic fluid such as Mobilfluid 424 with a viscosity
rating of 10W-30.
Additional hydraulic fluid (approx 2 gallons) for the
tractor reservoir.
Miscellaneous assembly tools: hammer, tape measure,
assortment of wrenches and sockets, and spirit level.
Quick disconnect adapters that match tractor's duplex
outlets. Quantity required depends on option selected:
(4) If equipped with solenoid control box.
(8) If not equipped with hose hook-up.
Possible need for forklift or hoist capable of lifting 2500
lbs.
Auxiliary tractor weights (depending on tractor size).
See "Tractor Requirements" on page 12
A minimum of two people available during assembly.
If a pin, bolt or other part has been removed, and you
are unsure where it is used, use the Parts Manual to
identify it. Be sure the part gets used in the correct
location. By double checking while you assemble, you
will lessen the chance of using a bolt incorrectly that
may be needed later.
Safety decals are legible and undamaged from
shipment.
Power take-off driveline and loose parts bag/box
shipped with the cutter are present.
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RCP2660, RCPM2660, RCP3060 & RCPM3060: Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter: 316-111M:
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Hook-up Rotary Cutter
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To avoid serious injury or death:
Lightweight tractors with rear attached implements may need
weights added to the front to maintain steering control.
Consult your tractor Operator's Manual to determine proper
weight requirements and maximum weight limitations.
IMPORTANT: The optional 3-Point Stabilizer Kit
must be used with RCP2660 & RCPM2660 Parallel
Arm Rotary Cutters when hooking-up to a M126GX,
M135GX, M6-141, or M6-141 Kubota tractor. The
Kubota tractor can be damaged if this kit is not used.
See "Kubota 3-Point Stabilizer Kit" on page 44.
IMPORTANT: Hydraulic fluid must be added to the
cutter hydraulic reservoir before operating the pump.
Otherwise, the hydraulic pump will be damaged.
IMPORTANT: A quick hitch may be used except with
Kubota tractors. Land Pride does not recommend
using the Quick Hitch as it moves the cutter deck
back about 5" and impedes operator visibility.
1.
If hooking cutter to a M126GX, M135GX, M6-141, or
M6-141 Kubota tractor, you must install "Kubota 3-
Point Stabilizer Kit" on page 44 to the tractor and
cutter mainframe.
2. Complete steps a-b below when hooking-up a cutter
shipped from the factory with deck rotated up.
Otherwise, skip to step 3.
a. Make sure the transport safety chain is hooked to
b. With a fork lift or other lifting device, place the
3. There are three hitch categories represented in
Figure 1-3 on page 15. Determine which one fits your
tractor and arrange cutter hitch pins as shown for that
category.
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Refer to Figure 1-4 on page 15:
4. Slowly back tractor up to the Rotary Cutter while
using tractor's 3-point hydraulic controls to align
lower hitch link holes with clevis holes on the cutter.
5. Place tractor gear selector in park and/or set brakes,
shut engine off, and remove ignition key.
6. Aligned and positioned tractor's lower hitch holes in
the clevises. Attach the lower arms to the clevises
with hitch pins and secure with linchpins.
WARNING
the deck before moving the cutter and before
working around the cutter. Refer to "Transport
Safety Chain" on page 18.
cutter on a flat level concrete surface.
11/2/18
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