Land Pride RCM4015 Manuale Utente

10/21/15

1.

Thoroughly inspect area to be cut for debris and 
unforeseen objects. Remove all potential hazards 
and mark any that cannot be removed.

2.

Inspect wing blade carriers and cutting blades for 
locked blades prior to lowering the wings. Use a pry 
bar or other tool to separate locked blades.

Refer to Figure 3-4 on page 30:
1.

Raise both wings up to release any tension on 
transport lock bar as shown.

2.

Shut tractor down properly before dismounting. Refer 
to “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page 13.

3.

Remove hairpin cotters (#1) from both left and right 
wing cylinder pins (#4).

4.

Rotate end of transport lock bar (#3) up to storage 
lug (#2) as shown. Secure with hairpin cotters (#1).

5.

Start tractor and lower both wings down.

IMPORTANT: Cutting should not be done in wet 
conditions. Wet material will build up on the deck 
underside creating need for additional horsepower, 
high wear, and poor discharge.

IMPORTANT: Cutting blades may become locked 
together (overlapped) when wings are raised for 
transport. Operating cutter in this condition will result 
in severe deck vibration. Inspect wings for locked 
blades prior to power-on operation. Use a pry bar or 
other tool to separate blades.

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6.

Adjust cutter to field cutting height. See “Cutting 
Height Adjustment” on page 26 for detailed 
instructions.

Use float position of your tractor’s hydraulic system to 
provide automatic floating of wings for varying terrain 
conditions. This will ensure wing gauge wheels are in 
continuous contact with the ground at all times.

Optimum ground speed depends on density of material 
being cut, horsepower rating of tractor, and (in some 
cases) terrain. Always operate tractor at cutter’s 
full-rated PTO speed in a gear range that allows the 
cutter to make a smooth cut without lugging the tractor 
down, usually between 2 to 5 mph. Loss of PTO speed 
will allow blades to hinge back and result in ragged, 
uneven cutting.

1.

Select a gear range that will allow cutter to make a 
smooth cut without lugging tractor down. 
See “Select Gear Range” above for detailed 
instructions.

2.

With wings lowered, increase throttle to a speed just 
enough to get the cutter started without stalling 
tractor while slowly engaging PTO. Use tractor’s PTO 
soft start option if available.

3.

Ensure all power shafts are rotating and cutter is not 
vibrating excessively after ramping up to full PTO 
speed for at least 3 seconds. If excessive vibration 
continues after 3 seconds at full PTO speed, 
disengage PTO immediately, shut down tractor, and 
remove switch key. Wait for blades to come to a 
complete stop before dismounting tractor.

4.

Investigate cause if cutter was shut down due to 
excessive vibration. See “Blade Operation 
Inspection” on page 29 for detailed instructions. 

5.

If cutter was not shut down, commence forward 
cutting operation at full PTO operating speed. Make 
a new gear selection if tractor is lugging down or if 
cutter is making a rough cut.

6.

Periodically, disengage PTO, stop tractor, place gear 
selector in park or set park brake, turn off tractor, 
remove switch key and wait for blades to stop rotating 
before dismounting tractor. 

IMPORTANT: The wing folding lever should be in 
float position to avoid damage to the wing hydraulic 
cylinder and axle while cutting on uneven terrain.

IMPORTANT: Cutter blades can lock-up against 
each other during start-up and shut-down especially 
if tractor’s PTO engagement is “INSTANT ON” and 
“INSTANT OFF”. Follow Blade Engagement and 
Blade Disengagement instructions to help eliminate 
blade lock up.