Wing Deck Leveling; Cutting Height Adjustment - Land Pride RC2512 Operator's Manual

Section 2: Adjustments

Wing Deck Leveling

Refer to Figure 2-3:
Each wing section will need adjusting if top surface of
wing is not level with top surface of center deck when
wings are unfolded.
1. With tractor hydraulics, lower wings down. Refer to
"Field Set-up" on page 19 for instructions on how to
lower wings.
2. Pull cutter straight forward six to ten feet to allow
outer wing wheels to properly align themselves.
3. Check top of wings to see if they are level with the top
of the center deck. If outer edge of either wing is
higher or lower than the center deck, then that wing
should be leveled as follows:
a. If outer wing edge is too high, loosen nut (#1)
and rotate turnbuckle (#2) counterclockwise to
lower outer wing edge until wing is level. Tighten
nut (#1) against turnbuckle (#2) when level.
b. If outer wing edge is too low, loosen nut (#1)
and rotate turnbuckle (#2) clockwise to raise outer
wing edge until wing is level. Tighten
nut (#1) against turnbuckle (#2) when level.
Clockwise Rotation Shown
Leveling Wing Decks (Left Wing & Center Deck Shown)
Figure 2-3

Cutting Height Adjustment

Refer to Figure 2-4:
NOTE: Make all cutting height adjustments in the
field using height of cut grass/material as a guide.
Do not measure blade height above ground as the
non-operating blade height will be different than the
operating blade height.
1. At the cutting site, unfold wings and raise center deck
fully up with lift cylinder.
2. Place tractor gear selector in park, set park brake,
shut off tractor, and remove key before dismounting
from tractor.
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3. Remove all stroke control spacers (#2) from center
hydraulic cylinder (#1) by spreading them apart at
the break line. Store spacers in a location they can
be retrieved.
4. Start tractor and engage blades. See instructions for
"Engage Blades" on page 20.
5. Using tractor control lever, adjust cutter to the
desired cutting height and then travel forward for
approximately 20 to 50 feet.
6. Stop tractor, disengage PTO, place tractor gear
selector in park, set park brake, shut off tractor,
remove key, and wait for blades to come to a
complete stop before dismounting from tractor.
7. Measure height of cut grass/material. This distance
is the cutting height. If this height is acceptable,
continue with step 8. If this height is unacceptable,
repeat steps 4 thru 7 until desired cutting height is
achieved.
8. Select required size and number of stroke control
spacers (#2) that will fit on the center hydraulic
cylinder rod. The following spacers are available.
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Two 1" spacers
•
One 1 1/4" spacer
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One 1 1/2" spacer
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One 1 3/4" spacer
9. Return to tractor and raise Rotary Cutter up again.
With tractor shut off and switch key removed, install
selected stroke control spacers on the center
hydraulic lift cylinder rod.
10. Return to tractor and lower cutter against stroke
control spacers. Recheck cutting height using
steps 4 thru 7 above. If needed, adjust size and
quantity of stroke control spacers until desired
cutting height is achieved.
Removing spacers lowers the cutting height and
adding spacers raises the cutting height.
11. Keep remaining spacers with tractor for field
adjustments.
Cutting Height Adjustment
Figure 2-4
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