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Your life and the lives of others depend on it! Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit. For an Operator’s Manual and Decal Kit in French Language, please see your Land Pride dealer. Printed 11/06/18...
Machine Height Machine Length Machine Width Machine Weight Delivery Date First Operation Accessories Dealer Contact Information Name: Street: City/State: Telephone: Email: California Proposition 65 WARNING: Cancer and reproductive harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M 11/6/18...
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Land Pride assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Land Pride reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit. This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future.
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Download the appropriate App on your Refer to Parts Manual QR smart phone, open the App, point your Locator on this page for phone on the QR code and take a picture. detailed instructions. DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M 11/6/18...
Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Listed below are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Safety at All Times Look for the Safety Alert Symbol Careful operation is your best The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a assurance against an accident.
Lower implement to the ground and Replace parts on this implement implement. follow all shutdown procedures with genuine Land Pride parts only. Attach the chain to the tractor before leaving the operator’s seat to Do not alter this implement in a way drawbar support or other specified perform maintenance.
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Use Seat Belt and ROPS signals are recommended Keep Riders Off whenever driving on public roads. Machinery Land Pride recommends the use of a CAB or roll-over-protective- Never carry riders on tractor or structures (ROPS) and seat belt implement.
Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to all damaged or missing labels. Order new labels from your be placed. nearest Land Pride dealer. To find your nearest dealer, Peel backing from label. Press firmly onto the surface. visit our dealer locator at www.landpride.com.
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2" x 9" Amber Reflector 37248 838-614C 2" x 9" Red Reflector 37249 316-362S Socket mounted Slow Moving Vehicle Sign Offered as an Accessory. See “Slow Moving Vehicle Sign (Accessory)” on page 23. 37249 11/6/18 DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M...
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Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818-390C Warning: Thrown Object Hazard 37249 818-391C 37249 Warning: Tractor Roll Over Hazard 818-388C 37249 Important: Valve must be open 818-142C Danger: Rotating Driveline Hazard 37249 DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M 11/6/18...
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Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818-339C 37249 Warning: High Pressure Fluid Hazard 818-830C Warning/Danger/Notice: Combination Safety Decal 37250 11/6/18 DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M...
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Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818-555C 37250 Danger: Rotating Blades Keep Away 818-339C Warning: High Pressure Fluid Hazard 37250 37250 818-045C Warning: Pinch Point Hazard (4-Places) 37251 DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M 11/6/18...
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Important Safety Information 818-556C Danger: Thrown Object Hazard 37251 818-564C Danger: Keep Away Rotating Blade Hazard 37251 838-614C 2" x 9" Red Reflector 37251 838-615C 2" x 9" Amber Reflector 37250 11/6/18 DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M...
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Table of Contents Important Safety Information 37334 818-552C Danger: Rotating Driveline 818-564C Danger: Guard Missing 37334 DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M 11/6/18...
Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new NOTE: A special point of information that the product owners. This Ditch Bank Cutter has been operator should be aware of before continuing. designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials.
A universal operator Minimum: Tractor weight must be sufficient to control the protective shield is available from Land Pride. Refer to Ditch Bank Cutter under all operating conditions. Tractors “Protective Shield (Accessory)” on page 24 for that do not meet the absolute minimum weight listed additional information and installation.
If fork lift is still under the cutter after unloading and Land Pride. See hitch pin part number and description below. parking the cutter, turn off ignition switch and remove 805-079C - Upper Hitch Pin Cat II (1"...
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17. Slowly back fork lift away from cutter until forks are control lever away from the operator. This control removed from the cutter. Park fork lift. lever must be capable of being placed in float detent DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M 11/6/18...
12. Adjust tractor's lower 3-point arms to level cutter clevis plate hitch pin holes. frame from left to right. 37292 37298 Cat. ll 3-Point Standard Hitch Hook-up Figure 1-3 11/6/18 DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M...
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4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for the other hitch pin. 5. Refer to the Operator’s Manual for quick hitch hook-up instructions and steps 6 to 16 starting on page 15 for hose hook-up and preliminary operational instructions. DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M 11/6/18...
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To keep driveline shields from rotating, these chains must be attached to the outer and inner driveline shields and to the cutter and tractor. 10. Continue with “Shorten Driveline” on page 18. 11/6/18 DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M...
Measure 1" (“B” dimension) back from the inner exceeding 25 degrees up or down. The driveline can break and driveline universal joint shield and make a mark at send projectiles. this location on the outer driveline shield. DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M 11/6/18...
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Wrap chain (#2) around a stable non-moving component such as the drawbar. Do Not attach chain to hydraulic lines or hoses. 37293 37298 power take-off Mounted Gearbox and Pump Hook-up Figure 1-11 11/6/18 DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M...
In addition, 100 lbs suitcase type weights can be added to one of Land Pride’s six optional weight hangers. Make sure your weights match the weight hanger.
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John Deere Suitcase Weight International Harvest Suitcase Weight Bolt-on Weight Hanger Part No. 316-230A Bolt-on Weight Hanger Part No. 316-232A Use only with illustrated John Deere suitcase weights Bolt-on Weight Hangers Figure 2-4 11/6/18 DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M...
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Install front chain guards (#1 & #4) as shown with 3/8"-16 x 1" GR5 carriage bolts (#2), and hex whiz nuts (#3). 2. Tighten all nuts to the correct torque. Front Chain Guard (Single or Double) Installation Figure 2-6 DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M 11/6/18...
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To avoid serious injury or death: Do not operator cutter without a rear guard. Do not remove rear guard unless it is replaced by an approved Land Pride guard. Serious body injury or loss of life can result without an attached rear guard.
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5. Attach shield to the inside surface of the ROPS bar with 1/4" x 4" cap screw (#6), 1/4" flat washers (#3), 1/4" lock washer (#2), and 1/4" nut (#1). DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M 11/6/18...
6. Adjust center 3-point link until top of cutter deck is deck with extension arm fully retracted. approximately 1/2" to 1" lower at the front than at the back. Level should slope down to the front. DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M 11/6/18...
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When driveline angle exceeds parking stand (#2), and deck pivot point (#3) when , manually adjust lower 3-point arms as follows: traveling with 3-point arms set at different vertical lengths. 11/6/18 DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M...
Wait for all components to stop before dismounting tractor. 15. Dismount tractor and check cutting height of grass. 16. If needed, repeat “Cutting Height With Side Gauge Wheel” above until cutter is set at the correct height. DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M 11/6/18...
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Wait for all components to stop before dismounting tractor. 14. Dismount tractor and check cutting height of grass. 15. If needed, repeat “Cutting Height With Rear Gauge Wheel” above until cutter is set at the correct height. 11/6/18 DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M...
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Startup Checklist mandatory with this cutter. Stop blade rotation if a The DB2660 Ditch Bank Cutter is an uniquely versatile bystander is in or around the area. and powerfully productive cutting implement in the hands •...
10. Hook transport safety chain to the deck hook. Refer to “Hook-up Transport Safety Chain” on page 33 for detailed instructions. 11. Continue on next page. 11/6/18 DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M...
It will also defeat 10. Initial start-up vibration is normal and should stop the purpose of the tractor’s power take-off shield. after a few revolutions. Stop power take-off rotation immediately if vibration continues. DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M 11/6/18...
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IMPORTANT: Set tractor control lever for deck pivot Return to the tractor and extend deck pivot cylinder to cylinder (#4) in self-cancel detent before hooking up rotate deck down. transport safety chain. 11/6/18 DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M...
6. Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over rough or hilly terrain. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely. DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M 11/6/18...
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Improper oil level can cause bearing failure and be a fire • check for probable causes such as blades locked hazard. Maintain proper gearbox oil level to avoid serious together. injury and property damage. 11/6/18 DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M...
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2. Reinsert SMV Sign in the mounting bracket on the 3. Wrap hydraulic hoses around Ditch Bank Cutter back of your tractor. frame for storage and to keep dirt away from quick disconnect couplings. DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M 11/6/18...
Use a clean cloth to wipe hose ends before attaching Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land them to your tractor. Replace your tractor’s hydraulic filter Pride dealer.
Do not attempt to modify a blade such as hard surfacing, heat treating, cold treating, or by any other 6. Both blades should weigh the same with not more method. Always replace blades with new Land Pride blades than 1 1/2 oz. difference. Unbalanced blades will to assure safety.
11. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to Blade Bolt prevent rust. Aerosol touch-up paint is available from Access Hole your Land Pride dealer. 37331 Blade Rotation (Viewed From the Top) Figure 6-3 11/6/18 DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M...
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Quantity: 10 pumps 37327 Hours Extension Arm, Underside 1- Zerk Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Special Instructions: Apply grease with extension arm cylinder fully retracted. Quantity: 10 pumps 37327 DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M 11/6/18...
Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity: 2 or 3 pumps 37325 Hours Deck Pivot Arm & Linkage Pins 3- Zerks Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity: 2 or 3 pumps 37326 11/6/18 DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M...
SMV sign is offered as an accessory when the tractor’s SMV sign and mounting blade SMV Sign (Accessory) does not fit the cutter’s standard SMV mounting socket. DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M 11/6/18...
Hydraulic cylinders will Orifice elbow on rod end is plugged. Clean orifice fitting. not extend and/or retract Hydraulic cylinders will not retract Cylinder rod is bent. Replace cylinder. 11/6/18 DB2660 & DBM2660 Ditch Bank Rotary Cutter 316-317M...
This Warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of any defective part by Land Pride and the installation by the dealer of any such replacement part, and does not cover common wear items. Land Pride reserves the right to inspect any equipment or parts which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship.