Land Pride RC4015 Manuale Utente

10/21/15

7.

Dismount tractor and check for objects wrapped 
around blade spindles. Block deck up before 
removing objects. 

8.

Frequently inspect cutter for loose bolts and nuts. 
Tighten all loose hardware as indicated in the 
“Torque Values Chart” on page 56.

1.

Slowly decrease throttle speed until engine idle 
speed is reached.

2.

Disengage PTO.

3.

Place tractor in park or set park brake, shut tractor 
engine off, remove switch key, and wait for blades to 
come to a complete stop before dismounting from 
tractor.

It is important that you familiarize yourself with the 
Operator’s Manual, complete the Operator’s Checklist, 
properly attach the cutter to your tractor, make leveling 
adjustments, and preset your cutting height before 
beginning a running operational safety check on your 
Land Pride RC4015 or RCM4015 Series 2 Rotary Cutter.

It’s now time to do a running operational safety check. 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 the key, and 
make necessary repairs and/or adjustments before 
continuing on.

Before starting the tractor, make sure the park brake is 
engaged, PTO is disengaged, and cutter is resting on the 
ground with both wings down. Start the tractor and set 
engine throttle speed at a low idle. Raise cutter with 
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 cutter to the 
ground and at a low engine speed engage 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 cutter to the ground and increase 
tractor’s engine rpm until it reaches the cutter’s full PTO 
operating speed which will be either 540 or 1000 rpm. If 
everything is still running smoothly, once more raise the 
cutter to transport height to check for driveline bind or 
chatter. Lower cutter to the ground, return engine to a low 
idle, and disengage the PTO. Make a tight turn to ensure 
that the rear tractor tires are not coming in contact with 
the hitch or deck. Also, be sure tractor 3-point arms are 
raised and will not contact main driveline.

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 traveling 
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 optional light kit 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 which 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 either 540 or 1000 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 the 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 the tractor and cutter. Slow 
down in turns and avoid sharp turns if at all possible. 
Remember to look back often.

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

Reduce tractor’s engine rpm. 

Make sure cutter wings are on the ground and in 
cutting position.

Engage PTO, raise engine rpm to the appropriate PTO 
speed, and begin mowing. 

Operators of models with a conventional main driveline 
must plan ahead and choose a cutting pattern that allows 
for wider turns. 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 15' Smooth Top Cutter can do.

When 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, place gear selector in park or set 
park brake, turn off engine, remove switch key, and 
stay on the tractor until cutter blades have come to a 
complete stop.