Land Pride RCD1884 Manuale Utente

12/15/15

7.

Frequently inspect cutter for loose bolts and nuts. 
Tighten all loose bolts and nuts as indicated in the 
“Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes” on 
page 34.

8.

For additional information, see “General Operating 
Instructions” on page 23.

1.

Unhook Rotary Cutter from the tractor as follows:

2.

See “Long Term Storage” on page 27 if cutter is to 
be stored for a long time.

3.

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

4.

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

5.

Disconnect driveline from tractor. 

6.

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

7.

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

8.

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

9.

Support driveline off the ground with a support block 
to keep it up out of the dirt.

It is important that you familiarize 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 its key, and 
make necessary repairs and/or adjustments before 
continuing on.

Make sure before starting the tractor that the park brake 
is engaged, PTO is disengaged, and cutter is resting on 
the ground. Start 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 
driveline 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 hydraulic lift lever so the 

cutter can be consistently returned to the same cutting 
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 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 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 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 tractor and 
cutter. Slow down in turns. Remember to look back often.

Now that you’re prepared an d well briefed you may begin 
cutting. Reducing tractor engine speed, lower cutter to 
cutting position, engage PTO, raise engine RPM to the 
appropriate 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 reduce tractor RPM, disengage PTO, stop 
on level ground, set tractor park brake, turn off engine, 
and remove switch key. Stay on the tractor until the cutter 
blades have come to a complete dead stop.