Field Set-Up - Land Pride RC2512 Operator's Manual

Section 3: Operating Instructions

Field Set-up

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WARNING
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.
Lower Wing Down & Set Cutting Height
This cutter was designed for cutting grass, weeds, and
light brush. Cutting should not be done in wet conditions.
Wet material will build up on the deck underside creating
additional horsepower, high wear, and poor discharge.
1. Thoroughly inspect area to be cut for debris and
unforeseen objects. Remove all potential hazards
and mark any that cannot be removed.
Refer to Figure 3-3:
IMPORTANT: Cutting blades may become locked
together (overlapped) when wings are raised for
transport. Operating cutter in this condition will
result in severe deck vibration. Inspect wings for
locked blades prior to power-on operation. Use a pry
bar or other tool to separate blades.
2. Inspect wing blade carriers and cutting blades prior
to lowering wings.
Wing Deck Blade Positioning
Figure 3-3
Refer to Figure 3-2 on page 18:
3. Raise both wings up to release any tension on the
transport lock pins. Remove hairpins (#1) and
transport locks (#3) from cylinder pins (#4).
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Blade Carrier
Wing Deck
Cutting Blades
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Refer to Figure 3-1 on page 18:
4. For storage, rotate transport locks (#3) up and catch
on brackets (#2). Secure transport locks with
hairpins (#1).
5. Lower both left and right wing sections down.
6. Adjust cutter to field cutting height. See "Cutting
Height Adjustment" on page 16 for detailed
instructions.
Avoid Extreme Turning Angles
IMPORTANT: The wing folding lever should be in
float position to avoid damage to the wing hydraulic
cylinder and axle while cutting on uneven terrain.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate this cutter under any
terrain conditions where, on a continuous cut, the
wing hinge angle exceeds 45 degrees up. Damage
to the wing driveline and gearboxes can occur.
Use the float position of your tractor's hydraulic system to
provide automatic floating of the wings for varying terrain
conditions. This will ensure that the wing gauge wheels
are in continuous contact with the ground at all times.
Tractor Turning Angle
Refer to Figure 3-4:
Plan your field cutting to minimize number of turns,
especially extreme turning angles. Avoid tractor-to-cutter
turning angles that exceed 80
avoided, disengage tractor PTO and wait for the driveline
to stop rotating before making the turn.
Constant Velocity (CV) Driveline
Figure 3-4
Select Gear Range
Optimum ground speed depends on density of material
being cut, horsepower rating of tractor, and (in some
cases) terrain. Always operate tractor at cutter's
full-rated PTO speed in a gear range that allows the
cutter to make a smooth cut without lugging the tractor
down, usually between 2 to 5 mph. Loss of PTO speed
will allow the blades to hinge back and result in ragged,
uneven cutting.
RC2512 Rotary Cutter 330-725M
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. If the turn cannot be
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