Land Pride RC2512 Operator's Manual page 24

Section 3: Operating Instructions
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CAUTION
Do not exceed the rated cutting capacity. See Specifications &
Capacities for specified cutting capacity. Using this cutter for
any other type of work can damage drive components, cutter
blades and deck components.
!
CAUTION
Do not over speed PTO or machine damage may result. This
cutter is designed to operate at 540 RPM rear PTO.
IMPORTANT: Avoid catching hydraulic hoses on
brush, posts, stumps, and other protrusions that
could damage and/or break them.
IMPORTANT: Maintain correct PTO speed. Loss of
PTO speed will allow blades to swing back and result
in ragged, uneven cutting. Excessive speed will
cause damage to the power train components.
IMPORTANT: If wing driveline profile is bent or
twisted, disconnect that driveline from the wing
gearbox before folding the wing up. This will protect
both the wing and divider gearbox. Repair driveline
before putting cutter back into service.
IMPORTANT: Your Rotary Cutter is equipped with
free swinging cutting blades to reduce shock loads
when striking obstacles. However, it is best to avoid
striking obstacles for safety and to extend cutter and
blade life.
IMPORTANT: Watch while making tight turns to
ensure that the rear tractor tires and lower 3-point
arms do not make contact with cutter hitch, driveline
or deck. Keep lower 3-point arms raised at all times
when hitched to a pull-type cutter.
General Operating Instructions
Now that you have familiarized yourself with the
Operator's Manual, completed the Operator's Checklist,
properly attached your cutter to your tractor, made the
right leveling adjustments, and preset your cutting
height, you're almost ready to begin using your Land
Pride RC2512 Smooth Top Rotary Cutter.
It's now time to do a running operational safety check. If
at any time during this safety check you detect a
malfunction in either the cutter or tractor, shut the tractor
off immediately, remove the key, and make necessary
repairs or adjustments before continuing.
Make sure the tractor's park brake is engaged, tractor's
PTO is disengaged, and the cutter is resting on the
ground with both wings down. Start tractor and back
throttle off until the engine is at a low idle. With tractor's
rear hydraulic lift control lever, raise the cutter to
transport position making sure that the PTO shaft is not
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in a bind and does not come in contact with the cutter
frame. Lower unit to cutting position and with the tractor
still at a low idle, engage PTO shaft. If everything is
running smoothly at this point, increase engine rpm until
the tractors engine reaches full 540 PTO operating
speed. Slowly raise the cutter to transport height to make
sure the driveline does not bind or chatter. Then return
the engine to low idle, disengage PTO, and position the
adjustable stops on the cutter's hydraulic lift cylinder so
the cutter can be consistently returned to the same
cutting and transport height. Watch while making a tight
turn to ensure that the rear tractor tires do not contact the
deck or hitch.
You should now be ready to move to the cutting site to
begin mowing. You should have inspected and should
only be cutting in an area you are familiar with which is
free of debris and unseen objects. Never assume an area
is clear. Cut extremely tall grass twice to detect potential
hazards. In the event you do strike an object, stop the
tractor and cutter immediately to inspect cutter and make
any necessary repairs before resuming operation. It pays
to inspect a new area and to develop a plan before you
cut.
To produce a clean cut, normal mowing speed will be
between 2-5 mph at full tractor PTO speed. Therefore,
make a tractor gear and range selection that will maintain
this combination. Generally the quality of cut will be
better at lower ground speeds and cutting denser ground
cover may create the need to slow down. You will want to
avoid very low cutting heights especially on extremely
uneven terrain. Always cut downward on slopes and
avoid crossing the face of steep slopes. Avoid sharp
drops and cross diagonally through dips to prevent
hanging up the tractor and cutter. Slow down in turns and
avoid sharp turns if at all possible. Remember to look
back often.
Now that you're prepared and well briefed you may begin
cutting. Begin cutting by doing the following:
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Reduce tractor's engine rpm.
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Make sure cutter wings are on the ground and in
cutting position.
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Engage PTO, raise engine rpm to the appropriate PTO
speed, and begin mowing.
Operators of models with a conventional main driveline
must plan ahead and choose a cutting pattern that allows
for wider turns. Try increasing or decreasing ground
speed to determine the effect on quality of cut. With a
little practice you will be pleased with what you and your
Land Pride 12' Rotary Cutter can do.
When you are done mowing, need to take a break, or just
need to make a few adjustments to the cutter, remember
to always do the following:
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Reduce tractor's engine rpm and disengage PTO.
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Stop on level ground, set the park brake, turn off
engine, remove switch key, and stay on the tractor until
cutter blades have come to a complete stop.
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