Land Pride RCS3596 Operator's Manual

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13Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up6/26/06 RCS3596, RCSM3596, RCS3510 & RCSM3510 Series Rotary Cutters 312-708MLand Pride Table of Contents3. The driveline will require shortening if it is too long tofit between the tractor and cutter. Shorten driveline asfollows:a. Raise 3-point lower arms until cutter and tractorPTO shafts are approximately level with eachother. Securely block cutter frame in this position.Set tractor in park, shut tractor engine off, set parkbrake and remove switch key.b. Pull driveline apart into two sections as shown inFigure 1-9. Attach the outer driveline universaljoint to the tractor PTO shaft and inner drivelineuniversal joint to the cutter gearbox shaft. Pull oneach driveline section to be sure the universaljoints are secured to the shafts.c. Hold the driveline sections parallel to each otherto determine if they are too long. The inner andouter shields on each section should endapproximately 1" short of reaching the universaljoint shield on the adjacent section (see “B”dimension). If they are too long, measure 1" (“B”dimension) back from the universal joint shieldand make a mark at this location on the inner andouter driveline shields.d. Cut off the inner shield at the mark (“X”dimension). Cut the same amount off the innershaft (“X1” dimension). Repeat cut off procedure(“Y” & “Y1” dimensions) to the outer drivelinehalf.e. Remove all burrs and cuttings.f. Apply multi-purpose grease to the inside of theouter shaft and reassemble the driveline.g. Attach inner driveline yoke end to the cuttergearbox input shaft.h. Attach outer driveline yoke end to the tractor'sPTO shaft.Driveline ShorteningFigure 1-94. The driveline should now be moved back and forth toinsure that both ends are secured to the tractor andcutter PTO shafts. Reattach any end that is loose.223115. Hook driveline safety chain in the hole in the innerdriveline guard. Attach the other end to the cutter’smain frame.6. Start tractor and raise cutter just enough to removeblocks used to support the deck in step 3a.7. Slowly engage the tractor’s hydraulic 3-point to lowerthe cutter. Check for sufficient drawbar clearance.Move drawbar ahead, aside or remove if required.Hydraulic Hook-Up! CAUTION!Do not over speed PTO. The cutter can be damage whenoperated above its rated PTO RPM.1. If the cutter is equipped with a hydraulic cylinder forheight control, locate the hose from the cylinder, andplug it into one of your tractor’s hydraulic outlets. Thisis a one way cylinder, and as such, you only have onehydraulic hose operation. You will now be able tooperate this cylinder from your tractor’s hydrauliclever.2. The offset hydraulic cylinder is a two way cylinder, andas such, will have two hoses. Plug each hose into aset of outlets. You now can offset your cutter left orright by using your tractor’s hydraulic lever.Un-Hooking from the Tractor1. Park cutter on a level solid hard surface. Place tractorgear selector in park and set park brake.2. Engage parking brake, shut tractor engine off andremove switch key before dismounting from tractor.3. Lower deck to level ground or onto blocks supportingthe deck just above ground level.4. Disconnect hydraulic hose from tractor duplex outlet.5. Disconnect any safety chains that may be connectedto the tractor. (i.e. driveline safety chain and checkchains)6. Disconnect driveline from tractor PTO shaft.7. Unhitch cutter from tractor 3-point arms and centerlink if center link is used.IMPORTANT: A small chain is supplied with thedriveline. This chain must be attached to the innerdriveline shield and to the cutter to restrict shieldrotation.IMPORTANT: Do not engage tractor PTO until PTOdriveline is fully connected and hydraulic fluid has beenadded to the reservoir.IMPORTANT: Always engage parking brake, shuttractor engine off and remove switch key beforedismounting from tractor.