9Section 1: Assembly & Set-up4/24/12 SC2660 & SC2672 Skid Steer Rotary Cutter 326-025MTable of ContentsSkid Steer RequirementsThe Rotary Cutter is designed to attach to Skid SteerLoaders with the following minimum requirements:SAE Lift CapacitySAE Lift Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1200 lbs.Operating Hydraulic PressureHydraulic Pressure Rating . . . . . . . .1500 - 3500 PSI.Hydraulic Flow RateLow Volume Motor & Hoses . . . . . . . . . 11 - 16 GPM.Medium Volume Motor & Hoses . . . . . . 17 - 21 GPM.High Volume Motor & Hoses. . . . . . . . . 22 - 27 GPM.Hydraulic ConnectionsHydraulic Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - Hydraulic OutletsCase Drain Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 - Hydraulic OutletProtective EquipmentThe Skid Steer MUST be equipped with a protectivedoor shield. A universal Operator Protective Doorshield is available from Land Pride or owner maychose to use a protective door provided by their skidsteer supplier. Refer to Page 13 and 22 for additionalinformation and Land Pride installation instructions.Skid Steer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . .See warning below! WARNINGBallast may need to be added to your Skid Steer to maintainsteering control and to prevent tipping of the Skid Steer. Referto your tractor’s Operator’s Manual to determine properballast requirements.Dealer PreparationsPre-Assembly ChecklistAll hardware from the factory has been installed. If apart or fastener is temporarily removed for assembly,remember where it goes. Keep parts separated.Be sure the parts get used in the correct location. Bydouble checking while you assemble, you will lessenthe chance of using a bolt incorrectly that may beneeded later. Use Parts Manual to identify location ofparts you are unsure of where they are used.All grease fittings are in place and lubricated.Miscellaneous assembly tools: hammer, tape measure,assortment of wrenches and spirit level.Have fork lift or loader along with chains and safetystands sized for the job ready for the assembly task.Auxiliary weights (depending on Skid Steer size).Have a minimum of 2 people at hand while assembling.Safety decals are legible and undamaged.Loose parts bag/box shipped with the Rotary Cutter.IMPORTANT: Skid Steer must be equipped with acase drain system.Read and understand the operator’s manual for yourcutter. An understanding of how it works will aid in theassembly and setup of your cutter.This Rotary Cutter has been partially assembled at thefactory. However, some assembly will be necessary.It is best to go through the Pre-Assembly Checklistbefore assembling the cutter. Speed up your assemblytask and make the job safer by having all the neededparts and equipment readily at hand.Ensure that the intended Skid Steer conforms to therequirements stated under the heading “Skid SteerRequirements” on page 9.Uncrating! WARNINGAlways secure cutter with an overhead crane, fork lift, orother suitable lifting device before removing hardware andbands that secure the Rotary Cutter to its shipping crate. Thecutter can suddenly fall causing serious injury or death.1. Secure deck with an overhead crane, fork lift, orother suitable means before cutting shipping supportbands and unbolting cutter from shipping crate.2. Cut bands securing parts bags to the shipping crate.3. Remove bolts securing hitch to the shipping crate.4. Cut center band securing hitch to shipping crate.5. Carefully lower cutter onto its skids or onto supportstands capable of supporting the cutter.6. Remove wood from under the front chain guard.Float Chain AssemblyRefer to Figure 1-1:1. (Not Shown) Unbolt and remove shipping brace barsextending from hitch plate to center of deck.2. Attach clevis end (#1) of float chains (#4) to hitchplate with 9/16" clevis pins (#2) and cotter pins (#3).Bend cotter pin legs to keep them from falling out.3. Install other end of float chains (#4) to deck with1/2" clevis pins (#5) and 1/8" cotter pins (#6). Bendcotter pin legs to keep them from falling out.Figure 1-125835Section 1: Assembly & Set-up