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Table of Contents
Rotary Cutters
RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series
21416
312-849M
Operator’s Manual
Read the Operator’s manual entirely. When
you see this symbol, the subsequent
!
instructions and warnings are serious - follow
without exception. Your life and the lives of
others depend on it!
12/17/07
© Copyright 2007 Printed
Cover photo may show optional equipment
not supplied with standard unit.
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Land Pride Table of Contents Table of Contents Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .1 Section 4: Operating Instructions . . . . . .16 Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Operating Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Un-hoo
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REMOVE Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Safety at All Times Look For The Safety Alert Symbol Thoroughly read and understand The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a the instructions given in this potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra manual before operation. Refer to safety precaution must be taken. When you see this t
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Transport Use the following maximum speed Use Safety - tow load weight ratios as a Machinery Safely Lights and Devices guideline: Comply with state and local laws. 20 mph when weight is less Slow moving tractors, self- than or equal to the weight of propelled equipment, and towed Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph. D
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Avoid High Wear Prepare for Emergencies Pressure Fluids Hazard Protective Equipment Be prepared if a fire starts. Escaping fluid under pressure can Protective clothing and equipment Keep a first aid kit and fire penetrate the skin causing should be worn. extinguisher handy. serious injury. Wear clothing and equipment Keep emergen
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 5. Refer to this section for proper label placement. Safety Labels To install new labels: Your Rotary Cutter comes equipped with all safety labels in a. Clean the area the label is to be placed. place. They were designed to help you safely operate your b. Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to implement. be placed. 1. Read and follow label directions. c. Peel backing from label. Press firmly on surface 2. Keep all safety l
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 818-552C Danger PTO Driveline 21428 818-556C Danger Thrown Object 21428 818-564C Danger Rotating Blades 21428 12/17/07 RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotary Cutters 312-849M 5
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818-142C Danger Driveline 21428 818-830C Safety Combo 21428 818-543C Danger Guard Missing 21418 6 RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotary Cutters 312-849M 12/17/07
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Land Pride Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new NOTE: A special point of information that the operator product owners. must be aware of before continuing. This Rotary Cutter has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper Owner Assistance assembly, maintenance, and safe operating practices The Warranty Registration card should be filled out by will help you get years of satisfactory use from the
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up RCR1860 & RCR1872 Tractor Requirements The RCR18 Series Rotary Cutters are designed for use Refer to Figure 1-1: with tractors that are equipped with a (540 RPM 1 3/8”-6 1. Loosen 5/8” locknuts (#5 & #13). spline) rear power take-off (PTO). 2. Remove 5/8” x 5” bolt (#9) and lay aside pivoting The tractor must also provide for 3-point hitch upper hitch (#10) and hitch spacer (#11). attachment Category I. Th
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up 1. Locate cutter on a flat level surface. Gearbox Vent Plug 2. Slowly back tractor up to the Rotary Cutter while Refer to Figure 1-2: using the tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control to align Remove gear box fill plug and replace with combination lower 3-point arm holes with clevis lug holes on the vent/level plug shipped separate with Operator’s cutter. Manual. 3. Engage tractor park brake, shut tractor engine off and remove key before di
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Driveline Installation NOTE: A driveline that is too long can damage If the Rotary Cutter is to be used on more than one tractor, gearbox and/or driveline. Check driveline tractor, an additional driveline may be required with gearbox shaft aligned and level with the tractor's especially if a quick hitch is used. PTO shaft. This arrangement will provide the shortest distance possible between the two shafts. Refer to Figure 1-6 on page 11
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up 4. Slide outer yoke of driveline over tractor's PTO shaft Driveline Maximum Allowable Length and secure with locking collar. Be sure to check driveline minimum length before 5. If driveline fits, skip to "Driveline Maximum Allowable checking driveline maximum allowable length. Length". if driveline does not fit, continue with step 6 Refer to Figure 1-7: below. Driveline maximum allowable length, when fully 6. The driveline will require
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Optional Equipment Set-Up Section 2: Optional Equipment Set-Up Front Guards ! DANGER Rotary Cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high speeds. Use front and rear safety guards when cutting along highways or in an area where people may be present. Front Chain Guard Installation Refer to Figure 2-1: 1. Install chain guards (#1, #2 & #3) as shown in Figure 2-1, with 3/8” x 1” long carriage bolts (#4), and 3/8” flange nuts (#5). 2. Tighten all nuts
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Optional Equipment Set-Up Rear Chain Guard Installation Refer to Figure 2-4: 1. Remove Rear Metal Guard. See “Rear Metal Guard Removal” on page 12. 2. Install rear chain guard (#1) with 3/8” x 3 1/2” long carriage bolts (#2), deflector spacer (#3) and 3/8” flange nuts (#4). 3. Tighten all nuts (#4) to 31 ft-lbs as indicated in the “Torque Values Chart For Common Bolt Sizes” on page 28. 21401 Rear Chain Guard Figure 2-4 Rear Rubber Guard installation Refer
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3: Adjustments Section 3: Adjustments Deck Leveling & Height Adjustments There are 4 primary adjustments that should be made prior to actual field operation: 1. Deck Leveling From Left to Right 2. Deck Cutting Height 3. Center 3-Point Link Length 4. Tailwheel Height Adjustment Proper adjustment of each of these items will provide for 21425 higher efficiency, improved cutting performance and Deck Leveling longer blade life. The following tools will be needed:
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3: Adjustments Center 3-Point Link Length Tailwheel Height Adjustment Refer to Figure 1-3 on page 9: Refer to Figure 3-3: Lower cutter deck to the nominal cutting height. 1. If deck slope is slightly lower at the front than at the back and cutting height is not at the desired height, then the 2. Adjust length of center 3-point link so that the upper tailwheel must be adjusted up or down as follows: pivot hitch rest at a slight downhill position. This arrangem
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4: Operating Instructions Section 4: Operating Instructions Operating Check List IMPORTANT: Stop PTO immediately if vibration Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent continues after a few revolutions during start-up and upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper anytime it occurs thereafter. Wait for PTO to come to training involved in the operation, transport, a complete stop before dismounting from tractor to maintenance and storage of th
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4: Operating Instructions Cutting Instructions NOTE: Your Rotary Cutter is equipped with free swinging cutting blades to reduce shock loads when striking obstacles. However, it is best to avoid ! CAUTION striking obstacles to extend cutter life and life of Do not over speed PTO or machine damage may result. This cutting blades. cutter is designed to be used only with a tractor having a 540 RPM rear PTO. IMPORTANT: It is important to maintain correct PTO speed
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4: Operating Instructions tractor’s rear hydraulic lift control lever to transport Now that you’re prepared and well briefed you may begin position making sure that the PTO shaft does not bind cutting. Begin mowing by doing the following: and does not contact the cutter frame. Lower the cutter to • Reducing the tractor’s engine rpm the ground and at a low engine speed engage the PTO. • Make sure the cutter is on the ground in cutting position If everything is
