Land Pride RCM3712 Operator's Manual

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Section 1: Assembly & Set-upRC(M)3712 & RCG(M)3712 Rotary Cutters 334-203M 11/6/1824Table of ContentsUnhook Rotary Cutter1. See “Long-Term Storage” on page 45 when storingthe cutter for long periods and at end of season.2. If power take-off is engaged, reduce tractor enginespeed to an idle and then disengage power take-off.3. Park cutter on a level, hard surface. Place tractorgear selector in park or set park brake.Refer to Figure 1-27:4. Wait for blades to come to a complete stop and thenraise cutter up and fold wings up to transport position.5. Without relieving hydraulics, shut tractor off. See“Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page 13.DANGER!To avoid serious injury or death: Do not walk, stand, or allowanyone else in the area where a raised wing will fall unless thewing is securely locked in the raised position with its transportlock.6. Remove hairpin cotter (#1) from transport pin (#2)and remove the transport pin (#2) from the lightguard bracket (#3).Refer to Figure 1-28:7. Insert transport pin (#2) through fold lugs (#3) andsecure it with hairpin cotter (#1).Refer to Figure 1-29:8. Spread stroke control spacers (#2) apart at the breakline and remove them from hydraulic cylinder (#1).9. Start tractor and lower cutter until front skids areresting on the ground or on support blocks.10. Without relieving hydraulics, shut tractor downproperly before dismounting. Refer to “TractorShutdown Procedure” on page 13.WARNING!To avoid serious injury or death: Stay clear from underneaththe cutter and directly behind transport tires. The cutter couldfall suddenly causing the decks to lower and tires to roll back.11. Replace stroke control spacers as needed to supportwheels at this position.12. Move cylinder lift levers back and forth to release allhydraulic pressure at the couplers.Transport Pin, Storage PositionFigure 1-27Transport Pin, Locked PositionFigure 1-28Hydraulic Lift Cylinder and Stroke Control SpacersFigure 1-29Hydraulic Couplers & Wire Harness StorageFigure 1-30704637046870487