General operating instructions, Table of contents general operating instructions – Land Pride RCP2660 User Manual
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Section 4: Operating Procedures
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RCP2660, RCPM2660, RCP3060 and RCPM3060 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-111M
General Operating Instructions
Upon arriving at the work site, shut-off tractor, set brakes,
remove ignition key, and dismount to preform the
following checks:
1.
Remove and safely store away transport safety
chain.
2.
Verify that the PTO driveline is approximately level.
Adjust the height of the lower 3-Point arms if PTO
driveline is not level.
3.
Visually inspect cutter blades. Make certain they are
not overlapped and locked together.
After performing the above checks, return to the tractor
and start the engine. Extend cutter’s parallel arms out
and position the deck flat on the ground. Adjust cylinder
height of the parallel arm and cutting deck for good
visibility and unobstructed performance. Set engine rpm
at idle or slightly above and engage PTO. Initial start-up
vibration is normal and should smooth out after a few
revolutions of the cutter blades unless the blades are
locked. Shut off the PTO, raise the deck and inspect the
blades if the deck continues to vibrate. Otherwise,
increase tractor throttle PTO speed to 540 rpm for
RCP2660 and RCP3060 series cutters and 1000 rpm for
RCPM2660 and RCPM3060 series cutters. Proceed
forward at a mowing speed that is comfortable and will
produce a quality controlled cut for ground conditions
and material density.
The Rotary Cutter is designed with automatic breakaway
arms that release when unit make contact with
immovable objects or irregular terrain. Arms must be
reset to “home position” after each breakaway before
cutting operations can resume. See “Breakaway
Instructions” on page 32.
For additional information on performance enhancing
options, see “Section 10: Features & Benefits” on page
55 and “Section 9: Specifications & Capacities” on
page 53.
It requires patience, practice, and attention to detail to
become an expert operator of your Land Pride Parallel
Arm Rotary Cutter. The end result is well worth the effort.