Land Pride RC5020 Series Operator's Manual - Danger
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Section 1: Assembly and Set-up
4/25/12
RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M
Table of Contents
Refer to Figure 1-9 on page 16:
5.
Secure chains (#6) on driveline (#5) around hitch
clevis rod to restrict driveline outer shield from
rotating. Re-latch safety chain to driveline guard.
6.
Attach safety chain located on the other end of
driveline (#5) to the cutter’s main frame to restrict
driveline inner shield from rotating. Re-latch safety
chain to driveline guard.
Check Driveline Collapsible Length
Refer to Figure 1-10:
1.
Make sure driveline is installed properly before
checking driveline collapsible length (Refer to
“Driveline Installation” instructions on page 16).
2.
Measure 16" (“B” dimension) back from universal
joint shield to end of outer driveline shield as shown
in Figure 1-10. If measurement is less than 16",
make sure tractor drawbar has been adjusted
correctly. Refer to “Drawbar Set-up” instructions on
page 11. If drawbar is adjusted correctly and “B”
dimension is still less than 16", then shorten driveline
using instructions provided below.
Shorten Driveline Length
Refer to Figure 1-10:
Be sure to first check driveline collapsible length as
instructed above. If required, shorten driveline as follows:
1.
Un-hook driveline from tractor PTO shaft and pull
outer and inner drivelines apart.
2.
Reattach outer driveline to tractor PTO shaft. Pull on
inner and outer drivelines to be sure universal joints
are properly secured.
3.
Hold inner and outer drivelines parallel to each other:
a. Measure 16" (“B” dimension) back from outer
driveline universal joint shield and make a mark at
this location on the inner driveline shield.
b. Measure 16" (“B” dimension) back from the inner
driveline universal joint shield and make a mark at
this location on the outer driveline shield.
4.
Remove driveline from tractor and splitter gearbox.
IMPORTANT: Two small chains are supplied with
each driveline. These chains must be attached to
the driveline shields and adjacent equipment to
keep inner and outer driveline shields from rotating.
IMPORTANT: A driveline that is too long can bottom
out causing structural damage to tractor and cutter.
The driveline collapsible length will need to be
checked only if extreme turns must be made while
crossing ditches, terraces or similar areas.
IMPORTANT: The Rotary Cutter must be hitched to
the tractor on a level surface with tractor and cutter
in a straight line during installation of driveline.
5.
Measure from end of inner shield to scribed mark
(“X” dimension). Cut off inner shield at the mark. Cut
same amount off the inner shaft (“X1” dimension).
6.
Measure from end of outer shield to scribed mark
(“Y” dimension). Cut off outer shield at the mark. Cut
same amount off the outer shaft (“Y1” dimension).
7.
Remove all burrs and cuttings.
8.
Apply multi-purpose grease to the inside of the outer
shaft and reassemble driveline.
9.
Attach driveline to splitter gearbox input shaft and
tractor PTO shaft. Refer to “Driveline Installation”
on page 16 for detailed instructions.
PTO Driveline Shortening
Figure 1-10
Hydraulic Hook-up
The required number of duplex outlets at the tractor is
dependent upon how the cutter is set-up.
The standard cutter is equipped with three hydraulic
cylinders with one in the center for lifting the cutter and
one on each wing for folding the wings simultaneously.
All three cylinders are set-up for single action
(one-way) operation.
Each duplex outlet on your tractor can perform only one
operation. One outlet is needed for lifting the cutter and
one for lifting the wings simultaneously. A third outlet is
required if the wings are lifted independently. This will
also require replumbing the wing hydraulic cylinders.
Your Land Pride dealer can help you determine the best
configuration that will match your needs and your tractor
capabilities. Optional control valve kits are available if the
tractor does not have the required number of duplex
outlets. For additional information, see “Hydraulic
Accessories” on page 28.
!
DANGER
Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate skin. Wear
protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems. Use a piece of cardboard or wood
rather than hands when searching for hydraulic leaks. If
hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin, it must be treated by a
doctor within a few hours or gangrene may result.
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