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Section 3: Operating Instructions
11/11/12
RCB6610 & RCBM6610 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters   330-584M
General Operating Instructions
Now that you have familiarized yourself with the 
Operator’s Manual, completed the Operator’s Checklist, 
properly attached your cutter to your tractor, made the 
right leveling adjustments, and preset your cutting height, 
you’re almost ready to begin using your Land Pride 
RCB6610 or RCBM6610 Series 2 Smooth Top Rotary 
Cutter.
It’s now time to do a running operational safety check. If 
at any time during this safety check you detect a 
malfunction in either the cutter or tractor, shut the tractor 
off immediately, remove the key, and make necessary 
repairs or adjustments before continuing on.
Make sure the tractor’s park brake is engaged, tractor’s 
PTO is disengaged, and cutter is resting on the ground 
with the wing down. Start tractor and back throttle off until 
the engine is at a low idle. With tractor’s rear hydraulic lift 
control lever, raise the cutter to transport position making 
sure that the PTO shaft is not in a bind and does not 
come in contact with the cutter frame. Lower unit to 
cutting position and with the tractor still at a low idle, 
engage PTO shaft. If everything is running smoothly at 
this point, increase engine RPM until the tractors engine 
reaches full PTO operating speed which will be either 
540 or 1000 RPM. Slowly raise the cutter to transport 
height to make sure the driveline does not bind or chatter. 
Then return engine to low idle, disengage PTO, and 
position adjustable stops on the cutter’s hydraulic lift 
cylinder so the cutter can be consistently returned to the 
same cutting and transport height. Watch while making a 
tight turn to ensure that the rear tractor tires do not 
contact the deck or hitch. 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.
To produce a clean cut, normal mowing speed will be 
between 2-5 mph at full tractor PTO speed. Make a 
tractor gear and range selection that will maintain this 
combination. Generally the quality of cut will be better at 
lower ground speeds and cutting denser ground cover 
may create the need to slow down. You will want to 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 wing is 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 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.