Land Pride RC5020 Operator's Manual

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17Section 1: Assembly and Set-up4/25/12 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474MTable of ContentsRefer to Figure 1-9 on page 16:5. Secure chains (#6) on driveline (#5) around hitchclevis rod to restrict driveline outer shield fromrotating. Re-latch safety chain to driveline guard.6. Attach safety chain located on the other end ofdriveline (#5) to the cutter’s main frame to restrictdriveline inner shield from rotating. Re-latch safetychain to driveline guard.Check Driveline Collapsible LengthRefer to Figure 1-10:1. Make sure driveline is installed properly beforechecking driveline collapsible length (Refer to“Driveline Installation” instructions on page 16).2. Measure 16" (“B” dimension) back from universaljoint shield to end of outer driveline shield as shownin Figure 1-10. If measurement is less than 16",make sure tractor drawbar has been adjustedcorrectly. Refer to “Drawbar Set-up” instructions onpage 11. If drawbar is adjusted correctly and “B”dimension is still less than 16", then shorten drivelineusing instructions provided below.Shorten Driveline LengthRefer to Figure 1-10:Be sure to first check driveline collapsible length asinstructed above. If required, shorten driveline as follows:1. Un-hook driveline from tractor PTO shaft and pullouter and inner drivelines apart.2. Reattach outer driveline to tractor PTO shaft. Pull oninner and outer drivelines to be sure universal jointsare properly secured.3. Hold inner and outer drivelines parallel to each other:a. Measure 16" (“B” dimension) back from outerdriveline universal joint shield and make a mark atthis location on the inner driveline shield.b. Measure 16" (“B” dimension) back from the innerdriveline universal joint shield and make a mark atthis location on the outer driveline shield.4. Remove driveline from tractor and splitter gearbox.IMPORTANT: Two small chains are supplied witheach driveline. These chains must be attached tothe driveline shields and adjacent equipment tokeep inner and outer driveline shields from rotating.IMPORTANT: A driveline that is too long can bottomout causing structural damage to tractor and cutter.The driveline collapsible length will need to bechecked only if extreme turns must be made whilecrossing ditches, terraces or similar areas.IMPORTANT: The Rotary Cutter must be hitched tothe tractor on a level surface with tractor and cutterin a straight line during installation of driveline.5. Measure from end of inner shield to scribed mark(“X” dimension). Cut off inner shield at the mark. Cutsame amount off the inner shaft (“X1” dimension).6. Measure from end of outer shield to scribed mark(“Y” dimension). Cut off outer shield at the mark. Cutsame amount off the outer shaft (“Y1” dimension).7. Remove all burrs and cuttings.8. Apply multi-purpose grease to the inside of the outershaft and reassemble driveline.9. Attach driveline to splitter gearbox input shaft andtractor PTO shaft. Refer to “Driveline Installation”on page 16 for detailed instructions.PTO Driveline ShorteningFigure 1-10Hydraulic Hook-upThe required number of duplex outlets at the tractor isdependent upon how the cutter is set-up.The standard cutter is equipped with three hydrauliccylinders with one in the center for lifting the cutter andone on each wing for folding the wings simultaneously.All three cylinders are set-up for single action(one-way) operation.Each duplex outlet on your tractor can perform only oneoperation. One outlet is needed for lifting the cutter andone for lifting the wings simultaneously. A third outlet isrequired if the wings are lifted independently. This willalso require replumbing the wing hydraulic cylinders.Your Land Pride dealer can help you determine the bestconfiguration that will match your needs and your tractorcapabilities. Optional control valve kits are available if thetractor does not have the required number of duplexoutlets. For additional information, see “HydraulicAccessories” on page 28.! DANGERHydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate skin. Wearprotective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when workingwith hydraulic systems. Use a piece of cardboard or woodrather than hands when searching for hydraulic leaks. Ifhydraulic fluid is injected into the skin, it must be treated by adoctor within a few hours or gangrene may result.22165