Land Pride RC45180 User Manual
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Section 3 Adjustments
7/14/08
RC45180 & RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312-382M
Land Pride
cutter or counterclockwise to lower. Continue to adjust
until the deck is level or the front is slightly below level.
Both leveling rods should be adjusted to equal
lengths.
4.
Tighten jam nut (#1) to secure leveling rods.
5.
This setting should not require further adjustment un-
less the drawbar height is changed or different size
tires are used.
6.
The cutting height can be adjusted by extending or re-
tracting the hydraulic cylinder or rachet jack located
at the rear center of the cutter.
Wing Deck Level Adjustments
IMPORTANT: Ensure that Center Deck Level Adjustments
have been made before proceeding with wing deck level
adjustments.
!
CAUTION!
Engage parking brake, shut off tractor, remove key and disen-
gage PTO before making any height adjustments!
Refer to Figure 3-3:
1.
Lower both wings to full down position.
2.
Place a level on the wing axle rockshaft to determine
initial up or down position (left/right).
3.
Raise the wing to full vertical position.
4.
Remove the cotter pin (#1) and clevis pin (#2), from
the back end of the axle link (#3). The axle link is then
shortened to raise the wing or lengthened to lower the
wing. Shorten the axle link by rotating the clevis end
clockwise or lengthen by turning counterclockwise.
Reattach to the rockshaft lug.
Wing Deck Level Adjustments
Figure 3-3
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5.
Repeat steps 1 through 4 until axle rockshaft is at level
position.
6.
Reattach clevis to rockshaft lug and secure with clevis
pin and cotter pin.
Wing Deck Tailwheel
Rubber Bumper Adjustment
Refer to Figure 3-4:
The tailwheel adjustment nut, Figure 3-4, is to be adjusted
with wings down and in level position. (Weight of cutter will
set the rubber bumpers). Snug nut up, plus one additional
turn. Bumpers are then set for optimal cushioning
condition!
NOTE: Cutter to be adjusted on level ground
NOTE: Bumpers will need to be checked periodically
for over-compression. When dimension "A" gets to
1", the cushions should both be replaced. Bumper
part number is 312-313D
Wing Deck Tail Bumper
Figure 3-4
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