Land Pride RCP2660 Manuale Utente
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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
RCP2660, RCPM2660, RCP3060 and RCPM3060 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-111M
12/16/08
Land Pride
Tractor Console Control Levers
Cycle parallel arm cylinders and deck cylinder with
tractor console controls to ensure they operate properly
as follows:
tractor console controls to ensure they operate properly
as follows:
Pre-Operational Instructions
Refer to Figure 1-15 & Figure 1-16 on page 20:
Refer to Figure 1-15 & Figure 1-16 on page 20:
1.
Read and understand “Transport Safety Chain” on
page 20 before continuing.
page 20 before continuing.
2.
Remove transport safety chain from its latched
position and place loose end on the storage hook.
position and place loose end on the storage hook.
3.
Start tractor and adjust 3-point hitch until PTO
driveline is approximately level.
driveline is approximately level.
Center Detent Control
Refer to Figure 1-18:
Refer to Figure 1-18:
4.
Operate tractor console control lever designated for
“ARM 1” by pushing it forward. The inboard arm
should extend outward. If “ARM 1” retracts, reverse
hydraulic hoses at the duplex outlet (See Figure 1-11
on page 18).
“ARM 1” by pushing it forward. The inboard arm
should extend outward. If “ARM 1” retracts, reverse
hydraulic hoses at the duplex outlet (See Figure 1-11
on page 18).
5.
Repeat this procedure for remaining arm and deck
cylinders.
cylinders.
NOTE: Cycle all cylinders to full extension and
retraction to remove any air that might be trapped in
the system.
retraction to remove any air that might be trapped in
the system.
Parallel Arm Movement
Figure 1-18
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6.
Check hydraulic fluid level in your tractor's reservoir. If
low, add fluid to system before proceeding. The
cylinders and hoses will require approximately 1 3/4
gallons from the tractor.
low, add fluid to system before proceeding. The
cylinders and hoses will require approximately 1 3/4
gallons from the tractor.
Float Positioning Control
Gauge wheels must be installed before setting tractor
operator levers to float position. Install gauge wheels per
instructions on page 24 titled “Gauge Wheel Model Set-
up“.
Gauge wheels must be installed before setting tractor
operator levers to float position. Install gauge wheels per
instructions on page 24 titled “Gauge Wheel Model Set-
up“.
To make this functional check, “ARM 1” and “ARM 2”
must not be fully extended. Cutter deck should be resting
on the gauge wheels.
must not be fully extended. Cutter deck should be resting
on the gauge wheels.
1.
Operate all three tractor console control levers and
lower deck to ground level.
lower deck to ground level.
2.
Set only “ARM 2” and “DECK” control levers in float
position. Consult tractor manual if operator is unsure
of where float position is for the tractor control levers.
position. Consult tractor manual if operator is unsure
of where float position is for the tractor control levers.
3.
Retract “ARM 1” control lever. “ARM 2” and “DECK”
cylinders should float (change position) allowing deck
gauge wheels to remain resting on the ground.
cylinders should float (change position) allowing deck
gauge wheels to remain resting on the ground.
4.
Return control levers to center detent position to
regain full control of “ARM 2" and “DECK” pivot
cylinders.
regain full control of “ARM 2" and “DECK” pivot
cylinders.