Land Pride RC5020 - Manual (Page 28)

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Section 3: Operating Instructions
RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 5/29/13
Table of Contents
Transport Locks
Cutter wings will need to be raised before transporting on a
roadway, through narrow gate openings, and when
servicing the deck underside.
1. Disengage tractor PTO and wait for cutter blades to
come to a complete stop before raising the wings.
2. Raise the cutter wings fully up with the hydraulics.
3. Place tractor gear selector in park, shut tractor
engine off, set park brake, remove switch key, and
dismount from tractor.
4. See Figure 3-4: Remove hairpin cotter (#1) from
storage pin (#2).
5. See Figure 3-3: Rotate transport lock bar (#3) to
cylinder pin (#4). Secure with hairpin cotter (#1).
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other wing section.
Cutter is now ready for transporting.
Transporting
!
WARNING
Always raise wings and set transport locks before transporting
from one work site to another and before traveling on public
roadways. The wings can fall if not secured with transport
locks causing a serious injury or death.
!
WARNING
When traveling on public roads, use accessory lights, SMV
sign, clean reflectors, and other adequate devices to warn
operators in other vehicles of your presence. Always comply
with all federal, state, and local laws.
!
WARNING
Do not exceed maximum transport speed of 20 MPH with
cutter attached. Travel below 20 MPH on rough terrain. The
cutter can lose a tire or tires can break apart causing the
operator to lose control of tractor and/or implement.
1. Select a safe ground speed when transporting from
one area to another. Maximum transport speed for
the Rotary Cutter is 20 mph. DO NOT EXCEED.
IMPORTANT: Always disengage tractor’s PTO &
wait for blades to come to a complete stop before
raising cutter wings to transport position. Wing
drivelines, wing gearboxes, and splitter gearbox can
be damaged if driveline is turning.
NOTE: Wing folding is controlled with a hydraulic
cylinder. Be certain wing hydraulics are properly
attached to the tractor and hydraulic hoses are full
of oil before proceeding.
IMPORTANT: Make slow tight turns to the right and
left to determine if and at what angle the rear tractor
tires may come in contact with the deck and/or hitch.
Transport Bar, Locked Position
Figure 3-3
Transport Bar, Storage Position
Figure 3-4
2. Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when turning
and leave enough clearance so the cutter does not
contact obstacles such as buildings, trees, or fences.
3. Always raise wings and set transport locks before
traveling on public roadways.
4. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way
that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.
5. Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over
rough or hilly terrain.
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