Land Pride RC5515 - Manual (Page 15)

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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
5/29/13 RC5515 & RC6515 (540 RPM) RCM5515 & RCM6515 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutter 318-721M
Table of Contents
Hitch Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-3a, 1-3b & 1-3c:
1. Instructions “a” & “b” below are for cutters equipped
with a standard clevis hitch only. See Figure 1-2 on
page 12 for an illustration of a standard clevis hitch.
a. (See Figure 1-3a) Install clevis level rod (#1) to
center deck lug using clevis pin, flat washer, and
cotter pin provided with your cutter.
b. (See Figure 1-3b) Install clevis level rod to clevis
hitch using clevis pin, flat washer, and cotter pin
provided with your cutter.
2. (See Figure 1-3a) Install level rods (#2) to hitch using
clevis pin, flat washer, and cotter pin provided with
your cutter. Final adjustment should be made when
the cutter is attached to the tractor.
3. (See Figure 1-3c) Install parking jack (#3) to the hitch
and secure with attached pin (#4). Adjust jack to
correct tractor drawbar height.
Wing Axle Assembly to Center Axle
Refer to Figure 1-4:
!
WARNING
Connect turnbuckle to wing axles before lowering wings.
Otherwise, personal injury and/or damage to the turnbuckle
can occur.
Wing axle hex head bolts (#1) are tightened for shipping
purposes.
1. Slightly loosen hex head bolts (#1).
2. Rotate wing axles (#2) and install turnbuckle (#3).
NOTE: Do not tighten hardware until assembly is
complete.
3. Attach turnbuckle to wing axle with spacer (#5)
positioned under the turnbuckle. Secure with hex
head bolt and locknut (#4).
4. Tighten locknut (#1) until snug. Do not overtighten.
Allow wing angle to pivot.
5. Tighten locknut (#4) to the correct torque.
Wing Axle - Turnbuckle Assembly
Figure 1-4
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1
2
1
5
4
3
Figure 1-3a
1
2
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CENTER DECK LUG
Figure 1-3b
1
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CLEVIS HITCH
LEVELING ROD
Figure 1-3c
4
3
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