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Section 3: Operating Instructions

RCR1884 Series Rotary Cutters 312-880M

9/24/08

Land Pride

Table of Contents

Section 3: Operating Instructions

Operating Check List

Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent

upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper

training involved in the operation, transport,

maintenance and storage of the Rotary Cutter.

Therefore, it is absolutely essential that no one operates

the Rotary Cutter without first having read, fully

understood and become totally familiar with the

Operator’s Manual. Make sure the operator has paid

particular attention to:

• Important Safety Information, pages 1 to 7

• Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up, page 9

• Section 2: Adjustments, page 18

• Section 3: Operating Instructions, page 20

• Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication, page 24

With cutter attached to a tractor and PTO disengaged

and completely stopped, make the following inspections:

1. Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is in

good working condition.

2. Carefully raise and lower implement to ensure that

the drawbar, tires, and other equipment on the tractor

do not contact the cutter frame or PTO driveline.

3. Check PTO guards to make certain they are in good

working condition and in place.

4. With PTO disengaged and completely stopped,

check cutting blades for sharpness.

5. Adjust tractor lower 3-point arms such that the deck

is set to cutting height.

Operating Checklist

Check Reference

Read “Important Safety Information”

Page 1

Read “Assembly & Set-up” Instructions.

Page 9

Read “Operating Instructions”

Page 20

Check oil level in gearboxes. Make sure

all plugs have been replaced properly.

Page 27

Check cutter initially and periodically for

loose bolts & pins, See Torque Values

Chart.

Section 1

Make sure all guards and shields are in

place.

Page 1

Lubricate cutter as needed. Refer to

“Maintenance and Lubrication”.

Page 27

IMPORTANT: Stop PTO immediately if vibration

continues after a few revolutions during start-up and

anytime it occurs thereafter. Wait for PTO to come to

a complete stop before dismounting from tractor to

check for probable causes. Make necessary repairs

and adjustments before continuing on.

6. Start tractor, set throttle to idle or slightly above idle

and slowly engage the PTO. Initial start-up vibration

is normal and should stop after a few revolutions.

Stop PTO rotation immediately if vibration continues.

7. Once the cutter is running smoothly, increase tractor

PTO speed to 540 RPM. Stop PTO rotation

immediately if vibration occurs.

Transporting

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.

1. Make sure driveline does not contact tractor or cutter

when raising cutter to the transport position.

2. Reduce tractor ground speed when turning and

leave enough clearance so cutter does not contact

obstacles such as buildings, trees or fences.

3. Limit transport speed to 20 mph. Transport only with

a farm tractor of sufficient size and horse power.

4. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way

that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.

5. Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over

rough or hilly terrain.

Un-hooking the Rotary Cutter

Un-hook Rotary Cutter from the tractor as follows:

1. Park on a level solid surface.

2. Lower deck to level ground or onto blocks supporting

the deck just above ground level.

3. Engage tractor park brake, shut tractor engine off and

remove key before dismounting from tractor.

4. Disconnect driveline from tractor PTO shaft.

5. Un-hook 3-point hitch from tractor. Reinstall hitch

pins, linch pins and hair pin cotters in cutter hitch for

storage.

6. See “Cutter Storage” on page 26 if cutter is to be

stored for a long time.

IMPORTANT: Do not exceed rated PTO speed of

the cutter. Excessive engine speed will cause

damage to the power train components.

IMPORTANT: Always disengage the tractor’s PTO

before raising the cutter to transport position.

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