Land Pride RCM6510 User Manual
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Section 3: Operating Instructions
5/29/13
RC5510 & RC6510 (540 RPM) RCM5510 & RCM6510 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutter 330-057M
Wing Deck Blade Positioning
Figure 3-3
Transport Bar, Storage Position
Figure 3-4
Transport Bar, Locked Position
Figure 3-5
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Wing Deck
Cutting Blades
Blade Carrier
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Select Gear Range
Optimum ground speed depends on density of material
being cut, horsepower rating of tractor, and (in some
cases) terrain. Always operate tractor at cutter’s
full-rated PTO speed in a gear range that allows the
cutter to make a smooth cut without lugging the tractor
down, usually between 2 to 5 mph. Loss of PTO speed
will allow the blades to hinge back and result in ragged,
uneven cutting.
Engage Blades
1.
Select a gear range that will allow the cutter to make
a smooth cut without lugging the tractor down.
See “Select Gear Range” above for detailed
instructions.
2.
Increase throttle to a speed just enough to get the
cutter started without stalling tractor while slowly
engaging PTO drivelines. Use tractor’s PTO soft start
option if available.
3.
Ensure that all drivelines are rotating and that the
cutter is not vibrating excessively after ramping up to
PTO speed for at least 3 seconds. If excessive
vibration continues after 3 seconds at full PTO
speed, disengage PTO immediately, shut down
tractor, and remove switch key.
4.
Investigate the cause if cutter was shut down due to
excessive vibration. See “Blade Operation
Inspection” on page 23 for detailed instructions.
5.
If cutter was not shut down, commence forward
cutting operation at full PTO operating speed. Make
a new gear selection if tractor is lugging down or if
cutter is making a rough cut.
6.
Periodically disengage PTO, turn off tractor, remove
switch key & check for objects wrapped around blade
spindles. Block deck up before removing objects.
7.
Frequently inspect cutter for loose bolts and nuts.
Tighten all loose hardware as indicated in the
“Torque Values Chart” on page 50.
Disengage Blades
1.
Slowly decrease throttle speed until engine idle
speed is reached.
2.
Disengage PTO.
3.
Stay on the tractor until the blades have come to a
complete stop. Always place tractor in park or set
park brake, shut tractor engine off, and remove
switch key before dismounting.
IMPORTANT: Cutter blades can lock-up against
each other during start-up and shut-down especially
if tractor’s PTO engagement is “INSTANT ON” and
“INSTANT OFF”. Follow Blade Engagement and
Blade Disengagement instructions to help eliminate
blade lock up.