Land Pride RCR1572 - Manual (Page 16)

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Section 3: Operating Instructions
RCR1542, RCR1548, RCR1560 and RCR1572 Rotary Cutters 312-556M 12/28/05
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Section 3: Operating Instructions
Transporting
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CAUTION
When traveling on public roads at night or during the day, use
accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to operators
of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state and local laws.
8. When raising the cutter to the transport position be
sure that driveline does not contact tractor or cutter.
9. Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when
turning; and, leave enough clearance so the cutter
does not contact obstacles such as buildings, trees
or fences.
10. Limit transport speed to 20 mph. Transport only with
a farm tractor of sufficient size and horsepower.
When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way
that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.
11. When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, shift tractor
to a lower gear.
Operating Check List
In addition to design and configuration of equipment,
hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of equipment. Before
beginning to cut, the following inspection should be
performed.
Operating Checklist
Check Reference
“Important Safety Information” in
this Manual. Section 1
page 1
Check oil level in gearboxes. Section 4
Page 19
Check that all plugs in gearbox
have been replaced properly. Section 4
Page 19
Be sure nuts and bolts are tight. Section 1
Be certain all guards and shields
are in place. Section 1
page 1
Lubricate the cutter as needed.
Refer to “Maintenance and
Lubrication”. Section 4
Page 19
IMPORTANT: Always disengage the tractor’s PTO
before raising the cutter to transport position.
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DANGER
To prevent personal injury caused by thrown objects, the use of
front & rear safety guards is strongly recommended! To avoid
injury or death from entanglement in rotating drivelines, the
drive gearbox shields must be in place and secure when
operating.
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CAUTION
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Damage may occur if exceeding the rated cutting capacity of
the cutter!
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CAUTION
Do not over speed PTO or machine damage may result. This
cutter is designed to be used with the tractors having a 540
RPM rear PTO. Know what your tractor requirements are.
Cutting Instructions
1. Your cutter is equipped with free swinging cutting
blades to reduce shock loads to the cutter if striking
obstacles.
2. Start the machine slowly; do not use full throttle.
Allow 10 seconds for cutter blades to become
aligned properly before going to full power.
3. The ground speed depends on two things: the
density of the material being cut, and the size of the
tractor. Never run fast enough to overload the tractor.
4. It is important to maintain correct RPM PTO speed.
Loss of PTO speed will allow the blades to hinge
back and result in ragged, uneven cutting.
5. This cutter was designed to cut grass and brush 1”
maximum diameter in right-of-ways, pastures and for
shredding row crop residues.