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Rotary Cutters
RCR1884 Series
24584
312-880M
Operator’s Manual
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subsequent instructions and
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9/24/08
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Land Pride Table of Contents Table of Contents Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .1 Section 4: Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Front and Rear Safety Guard Options . . . . . . . . .23 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Front Rubber Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Front Chain Guard .
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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 serious should be worn. extinguisher handy. injury. Wear clothing and equipment Keep emergen
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information specified by Land Pride. When ordering new components Safety Labels make sure the correct safety labels are included in the Your Rotary Cutter comes equipped with all safety labels in request. place. They were designed to help you safely operate your 4. Refer to this section for proper label placement. implement. Read and follow their directions. To install new labels: 1. Keep all safety labels clean and legible. a. Clean the area the lab
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information ROTATING DRIVELINE 818-552C KEEP AWAY! Danger PTO Driveline 24597 818-540C 24597 Danger Guard Missing 818-142C Danger Driveline 24584 9/24/08 RCR1884 Series Rotary Cutters 312-880M 5
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818-556C Danger Thrown Object 24584 24584 818-564C Danger Rotating Blades 818-230C Red Reflector 24652 6 RCR1884 Series Rotary Cutters 312-880M 9/24/08
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 24584 818-830C Safety Combo 818-130C Caution 540 RPM 24584 9/24/08 RCR1884 Series Rotary Cutters 312-880M 7
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Land Pride Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new Owner Assistance product owners. The Warranty Registration card should be filled out by the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is This Rotary Cutter has been designed with care and built necessary to provide you with quality customer service. by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper assembly, maintenance, and safe operating practices If customer service or repair pa
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Tractor Requirements Category l Adapter Bushings The RCR18 Series Rotary Cutters are designed for use Refer to Figure 1-2: with tractors that are equipped with: Two adapter bushings (#1) (not included with the cutter) are required if attaching this cutter to a tractor with a • 45 to 90 horsepower Cat. l 3-point hitch. You can order the bushings from you • Category I or II Quick Hitch nearest Land Pride dea
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up 4. Rotate hitch straps (#2A & #2B) up as shown and 3-Point Hitch Assembly Insert 3/4”-10 x 4 1/2” GR5 hex head bolt (#7A) through hitch strap (#2A), machine washer (#11), IMPORTANT: Tighten all flange lock nuts snug. DO hinge bar (#4), spacer (#5A), hinge bar (#4), NOT torque nuts tight. All connections must be machine washer (#11) and hitch strap (#2B) as allowed to pivot. shown. Secure with hex flange lock nut (#8A). Draw Refer to Fig
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up 3. Assemble tailwheel adjusting brackets (#3 & #4) to Single Tailwheel Assembly deck rear with four 1/2”-13 x 1 1/2” GR5 carriage bolts (#5) and 1/2” flange locknuts (#8). NOTE: Do not tighten hardware until assembly is complete. See “Torque Values Chart” on page 4. Install shim washer (#10) onto yoke spindle (#12) 33 for correct torques. and insert spindle into tailwheel arm (#2). Install 2nd shim washer (#10) onto yoke spindle and sec
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Dual Tailwheel Assembly 3. Assemble tailwheel adjusting brackets (#3 & #4) to NOTE: Do not tighten hardware until assembly left side of deck using four 1/2”-13 x 1 1/2” GR5 is complete. See “Torque Values Chart” on page carriage bolts (#7) and 1/2” flange lock nuts (#10). 33 for correct torques. 4. Install shim washer (#13) onto yoke spindle (#15) and insert spindle into tailwheel arm (#1). Slide 2nd Refer to Figure 1-5: shim washer (#1
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Front Guard Assembly Front Rubber Guard Installation Refer to Figure 1-6: 1. Install center rubber guard (#5) with 3/8” x 1” long carriage bolts (#4). Secure with 3/8” flange nuts (#3). 2. Install left and right side rubber guards (#2) with 3/8” x 1” long carriage bolts (#4). Secure with 3/8” flange nuts (#3). 3. Tighten all 3/8” flange nuts (#2) to 31 ft-lbs as indicated in the “Torque Values Chart” on page 33. 24656 Front Rubber Guard
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Rear Metal Deflector Assembly The rear metal deflector is factory supplied and must be removed before the rear chain guard option can be installed. ! DANGER Do not operator cutter without rear protection. Do not remove rear deflector (#4) unless it is replaced by a Land Pride chain guard. Serious body injury or loss of life can result without a rear deflector or rear chain guard. Refer to Figure 1-8: 1. Unscrew 1/2” whiz nuts (#5) and 1/2
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up 3. Engage tractor park brake, shut tractor engine off 3-Point Tractor Hook-Up and remove key before dismounting from tractor. Refer to Figure 1-10: 4. Attach lower hitch link holes (#1) to the clevises with hitch pins (#2). Secure with linch pins (#3). ! DANGER 5. Connect top center link (#4) to the upper hitch (#5) Tractor hook-up to equipment is dangerous and can result in with customer supplied clevis pin and linch pin. If serious in
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Driveline Minimum Length Driveline Installation An additional driveline may be required if the Rotary IMPORTANT: Always check driveline minimum Cutter is used on more than one tractor especially if a length during initial setup, when connecting to a quick hitch is used. different tractor and when alternating between using a quick hitch and a standard 3-point hitch. More than one driveline may be required to fit all applications. ! CAUTI
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up 22311 Driveline Shortening Figure 1-12 Refer to Figure 1-12: 6. With driveline profiles pulled apart, apply multi- purpose grease to the inside of the outer profile and reassemble the two profiles. 7. Attach inner driveline yoke to the gearbox shaft and outer driveline yoke to the tractor's PTO shaft. 8. The driveline should now be moved back and forth to insure that both ends are secured. Reattach any end that is loose. Refer to Figure
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Adjustments Section 2: Adjustments Leveling Procedure There are 4 primary adjustments that should be made ! DANGER prior to actual field operations: Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, shut off tractor and remove key before proceeding. Ensure that all moving parts Deck leveling from left to right • have come to a complete stop before dismounting from tractor. Tractor top link length • IMPORTANT: Blade positioning is very important. Tractor lower link heig
