Land Pride RCR1542 Operator's Manual

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14Section 3: Operating InstructionsRCR1542, RCR1548, RCR1560 and RCR1572 Rotary Cutters 312-556M 12/28/05Land PrideTable of ContentsSection 3: Operating InstructionsTransporting! CAUTIONWhen traveling on public roads at night or during the day, useaccessory lights and devices for adequate warning to operatorsof other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state and local laws.8. When raising the cutter to the transport position besure that driveline does not contact tractor or cutter.9. Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed whenturning; and, leave enough clearance so the cutterdoes not contact obstacles such as buildings, treesor fences.10. Limit transport speed to 20 mph. Transport only witha farm tractor of sufficient size and horsepower.When traveling on roadways, transport in such a waythat faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.11. When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, shift tractorto a lower gear.Operating Check ListIn addition to design and configuration of equipment,hazard control and accident prevention are dependentupon the awareness, concern, prudence and propertraining involved in the operation, transport,maintenance and storage of equipment. Beforebeginning to cut, the following inspection should beperformed.Operating ChecklistCheck Reference“Important Safety Information” inthis Manual.Section 1page 1Check oil level in gearboxes. Section 4Page 19Check that all plugs in gearboxhave been replaced properly.Section 4Page 19Be sure nuts and bolts are tight. Section 1Be certain all guards and shieldsare in place.Section 1page 1Lubricate the cutter as needed.Refer to “Maintenance andLubrication”.Section 4Page 19IMPORTANT: Always disengage the tractor’s PTObefore raising the cutter to transport position.! DANGERTo prevent personal injury caused by thrown objects, the use offront & rear safety guards is strongly recommended! To avoidinjury or death from entanglement in rotating drivelines, thedrive gearbox shields must be in place and secure whenoperating.! CAUTION0Damage may occur if exceeding the rated cutting capacity ofthe cutter!! CAUTIONDo not over speed PTO or machine damage may result. Thiscutter is designed to be used with the tractors having a 540RPM rear PTO. Know what your tractor requirements are.Cutting Instructions1. Your cutter is equipped with free swinging cuttingblades to reduce shock loads to the cutter if strikingobstacles.2. Start the machine slowly; do not use full throttle.Allow 10 seconds for cutter blades to becomealigned properly before going to full power.3. The ground speed depends on two things: thedensity of the material being cut, and the size of thetractor. 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 hingeback 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 forshredding row crop residues.