Land Pride RCR1272 Manuale Utente

12/15/15

Unhook Rotary Cutter from tractor as follows:

1.

See “Long Term Storage” on page 24 if cutter is to 
be stored for a long time.

2.

Park on a level solid surface and lower deck to 
ground level or onto support blocks.

3.

Engage tractor park brake, shut tractor engine off, 
and remove switch key. Stay on tractor until blades 
have come to a complete stop.

4.

Disconnect driveline and safety chain from tractor. 

5.

Unhook 3-point hitch from tractor and drive tractor 
forward several feet. 

6.

Reinstall hitch pins, linch pins, and hair pin cotters in 
cutter hitch for safe keeping.

7.

Collapse driveline by pushing tractor end of driveline 
towards cutter gearbox.

8.

Support collapsed driveline off the ground by rotating 
driveline hook holder under driveline and letting 
driveline rest in J-hook for storage.

It is important that you familiarized yourself with the 
Operator’s Manual, completed Operators Checklist, 
properly attached cutter to your tractor, made leveling 
adjustments, and preset your cutting height before 
beginning a running operational safety check on your 
Land Pride Rotary Cutter.

The running operational safety check may now be done. 
It is important that at any time during this safety check 
you detect a malfunction in either the cutter or tractor that 
you immediately shut the tractor off, remove it’s key, and 
make necessary repairs and/or adjustments before 
continuing on.

Make sure before starting the tractor that the park brake 
is engaged, the PTO is disengaged, and the cutter is 
resting on the ground. Start the tractor and set the engine 
throttle speed at a low idle. Raise the cutter with the 
tractor’s rear hydraulic lift control lever to transport 
position making sure that the PTO shaft does not bind 
and does not contact the cutter frame. Lower the cutter to 
the ground and at a low engine speed engage the PTO. If 
everything is running smoothly at a low idle, slowly raise 
the cutter to transport height checking for bind or chatter 
in the driveline. Lower the cutter to the ground and 
increase the tractor’s engine rpm until it reaches the 
cutter full PTO operating speed of 540 rpm. If everything 
is still running smoothly, once more raise the cutter to 
transport height to check for driveline bind or chatter. 
Lower the cutter to the ground, return the engine to a low 
idle, and disengage the PTO. Position the adjustable 
stops on the tractor’s 3-point lift lever so the cutter can be 
consistently returned to the same cutting height and 
transport height.

You should now be ready to transport to your cutting site 
at a safe ground speed. On roadways transport in such a 
manner that faster moving vehicles can easily see you 

and pass you safely. Reduce your speed when travelling 
over rough and hilly terrain. Avoid quick or sharp steering 
corrections. Take extra care to ensure that the mower 
doesn’t come into contact with obstacles such as trees, 
buildings, or fences. Use accessory lights and 
appropriate reflective devices to provide adequate 
warning to pedestrians and other vehicle operators when 
traveling on public roads and in the dark of night. Comply 
with all local, state, and federal laws.

It is important that you inspect the area where you will be 
cutting and clear it of safety hazards and foreign objects 
either before or after you arrive at the cutting site. Never 
assume the area is clear. Cut only in areas you are 
familiar with and are free of debris and unseen objects. 
Extremely tall grass should be cut twice to detect 
potential hazards. In the event you do strike an object 
stop the cutter and tractor immediately to inspect and 
make necessary repairs to the cutter before resuming 
operation. It really pays to inspect a new area and to 
develop a safe plan before cutting.

You will need to maintain 540 rpm PTO speed and 2 to 5 
mph ground speed to produce a clean cut. Make a tractor 
gear and range selection that will enable you to maintain 
these speed combinations. Generally the quality of cut is 
better at lower ground speeds. Dense ground cover will 
create the need to slow down even more. In certain 
conditions tractor tires will roll grass down resulting in an 
uneven cut when grass fails to rebound. Should this 
happen, you may try reversing the direction of cut and/or 
double cut to achieve the desired finish. Avoid very low 
cutting heights especially on extremely uneven terrain. 
Always cut downward on slopes and avoid crossing the 
face of steep slopes. Avoid sharp drops and cross 
diagonally through dips to prevent hanging up tractor and 
cutter. Slow down in turns. Remember to look back often.

Now that you’re prepared and well briefed you may begin 
cutting. Begin by doing the following:

Reducing tractor’s engine rpm.

Make sure cutter is on the ground in cutting position 
and then engage PTO.

Raise engine rpm to the appropriate 540 PTO speed 
and begin cutting.

Make wide turns when possible. Three-point hitch and 
optional Quick Hitch models can be lifted into transport 
position to make tight turns and to reverse direction. Try 
increasing or decreasing ground speed to determine the 
effect on quality of cut. With a little practice you will be 
pleased with what you and your Land Pride Rotary Cutter 
can do. 

Whether you are done mowing, need to take a break, or 
just need to make a few adjustments to the cutter, 
remember to always do the following: 

Reduce tractor’s engine rpm and disengage PTO, stop 
on level ground, set park brake, turn off engine, and 
remove switch key.

Stay on the tractor until the cutter blades have come to 
a complete dead stop.