Mowing 15 BATWING DIGGING TRENCHES IN PASTURE: Hydraulics?

[Oldtink]

https://www.landpride.com/ari/attach/lp/public/manuals/330-502m_sn945022-.pdf

The operating manual has a wealth of info that may help you understand what is going on.

 

[1010]

The one I use had two big extended skid plate type deals on the front of the center section, yes they were like subsoilers sometimes. I removed them and haven't looked back. We also have used BH and JD and none of them use these like LP on the center section.
I will say the wings have a narrow skid (compared to others) on them as well, that will dig in the ground.
It is a good bush hog that can take some abuse.

 

[1010]

I will also mention the batwing I use has three different blades on it. The center section uses a long blade compared to the wings. One wing spins clockwise the other wing spins counter clock wise. Giving you three different blades, The part number is stamped on the blades and starts with LP.

 

[Chuckster52]

there should be a turn-buckle between the wing and center cutters. this adjust the wing wheel up or down to level wings. this turn buckle is usually
on the outside of the main deck tires.

 

[Diesel44]

Thanks. Dealer has been out twice to ‘fix.’Originally there was only one vertical pin holding the batwing drivetrain to tractor. Second horizontal bolt was not even there, which I was told was normal...really?!?! So the nose was down a few inches and of course it was digging in. Once I added the second horizontal bolt at 13 hours, it was in a better position. They also delivered it with the 3 point not functioning. I gave them a second chance to fix and they still placed no horizontal (I did after they left.) bolt, the 3 point still dysfunctional and one batwing will not lower. On the day of delivery the hydraulic lines for the batwings were in the wrong female acceptors and were switched by delivery guy. There is more, but all this to say, I just spent $60k and cannot even use the assembly and the dealer is no help. I will add photos.

 

[Diesel44]

Been reading. Has helped some. Thanks. But should I have to do this on a new machine?

 

[Diesel44]

Thanks. I am getting digging more at batwing, not much at center.

 

[Diesel44]

Should these be rusted after 20 hours?

 

[Diesel44]

"Float" means that there is no hydraulic down pressure; the lift cylinders are open to the hydraulic return. That way they can ride on the gauge wheels.

Re: 15 BATWING DIGGING TRENCHES IN PASTURE: Hydraulics?
Yes. In float. The part of the wing approximating the center section is when wings are fully in down position. The lateral part farthest from the center section is slightly lower on both sides. I am using the removable stops on the center section.

 

[Diesel44]

The wings shouldn稚 drop any further down then the center section, is the mower set up correctly, are the wing running gear set the same hight as the center on a level surface? Are you using cylinder stroke control spacers on the main cylinder to set your cutting hight , if not the cutter will creep down if you have a leaking control valve.

Yes. Using stops. Level wings at center, slightly lower on both wings outside edge in down position...of course now one wing will not lower AT ALL. 20 hours...BRAND NEW