Section 3: Operating Instructions
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Road Side Cutting
When cutting road sides, Land pride recommends the
Rotary Cutter be equipped with chain guards to stop
flying objects and Land Pride’s LED Light Kit to make your
self more visible. For additional information, refer to
Field Set-up
This cutter was designed for cutting grass, weeds, and
light brush. Cutting should
not be
done in wet conditions.
Wet material will build up on the deck underside creating
the need for additional horsepower, high blade wear, and
poor discharge.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
The following operational procedures should be carried out
by the tractor operator. Other persons should not be in the
area. All cutter operations including field set-up should be
stopped when other persons are in the vicinity.
Wing Deck Blade Positioning
Figure 3-4
Inspect Field and Cutter Blades
1.
Thoroughly inspect area to be cut for debris and
unforeseen objects. Remove all potential hazards
and mark any hazards that cannot be removed with a
flag.
2. Inspect wing blade carriers and cutting blades prior to
lowering wings.
IMPORTANT:
Cutting blades may become locked
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Wing Deck
Cutting Blades
Blade Carrier
Lower Wing Down & Set Cutting Height
Refer to Figure 3-2 on page 23:
3. Start tractor and raise both wings up to release any
tension on the transport lock pins.
4. Without lowering cutter, shut tractor down properly
before dismounting. Refer to
5. Remove hairpins (#1) and transport locks (#3) from
cylinder pins (#4).
Refer to Figure 3-1 on page 23:
6. For storage, rotate transport locks (#3) up and catch
on brackets (#2). Secure transport locks to brackets
(#2) with hairpins (#1).
7.
Start tractor and lower both wing sections down.
8. Adjust cutter to field cutting height. For detailed
instructions, see
Cutting on Uneven Terrain
Use the float position of your tractor’s hydraulic system to
provide automatic floating of the wings for varying terrain
conditions. This will ensure that the wing gauge wheels
are in continuous contact with the ground at all times.
Select Gear Range
Optimum ground speed depends on density of material
being cut, horsepower rating of tractor, and (in some
cases) terrain. Always operate tractor at cutter’s
full-rated power take-off speed in a gear range that allows
the cutter to make a smooth cut without lugging the
tractor down, usually between 2 to 5 mph. Loss of power
take-off speed will allow the blades to hinge back and
result in ragged, uneven cutting.
Engage Blades
1.
With wings lowered, increase throttle to a speed just
enough to get the cutter started without stalling
tractor while slowly engaging drivelines. Use tractor’s
power take-off soft start option if available.
2. Ensure that all drivelines are rotating and that the
cutter is not vibrating excessively.
IMPORTANT:
When operating, the wing folding lever
IMPORTANT:
