Land Pride RCR1572 - Manual (Page 17)

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Section 3: Operating Instructions
12/28/05 RCR1542, RCR1548, RCR1560 and RCR1572 Rotary Cutters 312-556M
Land Pride
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Leveling Procedure
There are 4 primary adjustments that should be made
prior to actual field operations:
i. Deck level from left to right
j. Tractor top link length
k. Tractor lower link height
l. Tailwheel height
Proper adjustment of each of these items will provide for
higher efficiency, improved cutting performance and
longer blade life. The following tools will be needed:
a. Pliable tape measure
b. Spirit or carpenters level
c. Open end or hex end wrench or socket set
d. Protective gloves
Having completed, the " Tractor Hookup", locate the
tractor on a flat, level surface.
1. Use the tractor’s hydraulic 3-point control to lower the
cutter until the tailwheel contacts ground surface.
2. Place a level or other suitable leveling device on the
front of the cutter deck as shown in Figure 3-1. Adjust
either one or both of the tractors lower link height
adjustments to level the deck from left to right. Some
tractors have only a single adjusting crank.
3. Similarly, place a level on either of the main deck.
Use the tractors 3-point hydraulic control to level the
cutter deck from front to rear.
Deck Leveling
Figure 3-1
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DANGER
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, shut off tractor and
remove key before proceeding. Ensure that all moving parts
have come to a complete stop before dismounting from the
tractor.
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CAUTION
Wear a pair of gloves when performing this operation. Go to the
back of the cutter and carefully rotate each blade to the position
shown in Figure 3-2. Avoid direct contact with the cutting edge
of the blade.
Nominal Cutting Height
Measure the distance from the end (cutting tip) of the
blade to the ground surface. This distance is the nominal
cutting height. Refer to Figure 3-2.
16389
Cutting Height
Figure 3-2
16390