Land Pride RCM6510 User Manual

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Section 2: Adjustments

RC5510 & RC6510 (540 RPM) RCM5510 & RCM6510 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutter 330-057M

5/29/13

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Wing Deck Leveling

Refer to Figure 2-3:

The wing section will need adjusting if its top is not level
with the center deck top when unfolded.

1.

With tractor hydraulics, lower wing deck as follows:

a. See Figure 3-5 on page 27. Fully raise wing to

release tension on the transport lock bar. Remove
hairpin clip (#1) from transport lock pin (#4).

b. See Figure 3-4 on page 27. Swing transport lock

bar (#3) to stored position and over lock pin (#2).
Secure with hairpin clip (#1).

c. Lower wing section to down position.

2.

Pull cutter straight forward six to ten feet to allow
outer wing wheel to properly align itself.

3.

Check wing top to see if it is level with the top of the
center deck. If the outer edge of the wing is higher or
lower than the center deck, then level the wing as
follows:

a. If outer wing edge is higher than the center

deck, loosen jam nut (#1) and rotate turnbuckle
(#2) clockwise to lower outer wing edge until wing
is level. Tighten jam nut (#1) to the correct torque
when level.

b. If outer wing edge is lower than the center deck,

loosen jam nut (#1) and rotate turnbuckle (#2)
counterclockwise to raise outer wing edge until
wing is level. Tighten jam nut (#1) to the correct
torque when level.

Leveling Wing Decks

Figure 2-3

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Cutting Height Adjustment

Refer to Figure 2-2 on page 21:

1.

At the cutting site, unfold wings and raise center deck
fully up with lift cylinder.

2.

Place tractor gear selector in park, set park brake,
shut off tractor, and remove key before dismounting
from tractor.

3.

Remove all stroke control spacers from center
hydraulic lift cylinder by spreading them apart at the
break line. Store spacers in a location they can be
retrieved.

4.

Start tractor and engage blades. See instructions for
“Engage Blades” on page 27.

5.

Using tractor control lever, adjust cutter to the
desired cutting height and then travel forward for
approximately 20 to 50 feet.

6.

Stop tractor, disengage PTO, place tractor gear
selector in park, set park brake, shut off tractor,
remove key, and wait for blades to come to a
complete stop before dismounting from tractor.

7.

Measure height of cut grass/material. This distance
is the cutting height. If this height is acceptable,
continue with step 8. If this height is unacceptable,
repeat steps 4 thru 7 until desired cutting height is
achieved.

8.

Select required size and number of stroke control
spacers that will fit on the center hydraulic cylinder
rod. The following spacers are available.

(#1): Two 1" spacers

(#2): One 1 1/4" spacer

(#3): One 1 1/2" spacer

(#4): One 1 3/4" spacer

9.

Return to the tractor and raise Rotary Cutter up
again. With tractor shut off and switch key removed,
install selected stroke control spacers on the center
hydraulic lift cylinder rod.

10. Return to tractor and lower cutter against stroke

control spacers. Recheck cutting height in steps 4
thru 7. If needed, adjust size and quantity of stroke
control spacers until desired cutting height is
achieved.

Removing spacers lowers the cutting height and
adding spacers raises the cutting height.

11. Keep remaining spacers with tractor for field

adjustments.

NOTE: Make all cutting height adjustments in the
field using height of cut grass/material as a guide.
Do not measure blade height above ground as the
non-operating blade height will be different than the
operating blade height.

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