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Table of Contents
Rotary Cutters
RCR1542, RCR1548, RCR1560 and RCR1572
19876
312-556M
Operator’s Manual
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you see this symbol, the subsequent
!
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12/28/05
© Copyright 2005 Printed
Cover photo may show optional equipment
not supplied with standard unit.
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Land Pride Table of Contents Table of Contents Nominal Cutting Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .1 Cutter Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication 17 Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Maintenance . . .
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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. Use the following maximum Use Safety Transport speed - tow load weight ratios as Lights and Devices Machinery Safely a guideline: 20 mph when weight is less than Slow moving tractors, self- Comply with state and local laws. propelled equipment, and towed or equal to the weight of tractor. Maximum transport speed for implements
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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. Wear Prepare for Emergencies Protective Equipment Be prepared if a fire starts. Protective clothing and equipment Keep a first aid kit and fire should be worn. extinguisher handy. Wear clothing and equipment Keep emergency numbers for appropriate for the job. Avoid doctor, ambulance, hospital and loose fitting clothing. fire departm
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 4. Refer to this section for proper label placement. Safety Labels To install new labels: Your implement comes equipped with all safety labels in place. a. Clean the area the label is to be placed. They were designed to help you safely operate your implement. b. Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to Read and follow their directions. be placed. 1. Keep all safety labels clean and legible. c. Peel backing from label. Press
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 818-552C 16342 Danger PTO Driveline 818-556C Danger Thrown Object 16342 818-564C Chain Guard 16342 818-142C Danger Driveline 16342 12/28/05 RCR1542, RCR1548, RCR1560 and RCR1572 Rotary Cutters 312-556M 5
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818-830C 16342 Safety Combo 6 RCR1542, RCR1548, RCR1560 and RCR1572 Rotary Cutters 312-556M 12/28/05
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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 This Rotary Cutter has been designed with care and built the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper necessary to provide you with quality customer service. 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 Refer to Figure 1-1: Tractor Requirements 4. The A-frame braces (#1) are rotated down against The RCR15 Series Rotary Cutters are designed for use the deck in shipment. Loosen the nuts (#2) and with tractors that are equipped with a (540 RPM 1 3/8”-6 rotate the A-frame braces up as shown. spline) rear power take-off (PTO). 5. The rear braces (#3) are rotated back and are The tractor must also provide for 3
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Driveline Installation 3-Point Hook-Up Refer to Figure 1-2: Refer to Figure 1-3: 1. Remove the snap ring (#1) from the gearbox input shaft. Slide the driveline (#2) on to the gearbox shaft ! DANGER and replace the snap ring to the gearbox shaft. The Tractor hook-up can be hazardous to your health or that of snap ring is for extra security in case the shear bolt your helper. Do not allow anyone to stand between the _____ (#3) should brea
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up 3. The driveline will require shortening if it is too long to PTO Hookup fit between the tractor and cutter. Shorten driveline If the cutter is to be used on more than one tractor, an as follows: additional PTO shaft may be required - especially if a a. Raise 3-point lower arms until cutter and tractor quick hitch is used. PTO shafts are approximately level with each other. Securely block cutter frame in this position. ! Set tractor in
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up IMPORTANT: A small chain is supplied with the driveline. This chain must be attached to the inner driveline shield and to the cutter to restrict shield rotation. 5. Hook driveline safety chain in the hole in the inner driveline guard. Attach the other end to the cutter’s main frame. 6. Start tractor and raise cutter just enough to remove blocks used to support the deck in step 3a. 7. Slowly engage the tractor’s hydraulic 3-point to lowe
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Options Section 2: Options Rubber Guards (RCR1542 & RCR1548) Safety Guards Install front rubber guard (#1), rear rubber guard (#2) and front and rear straps (#3) and (#4) as shown in ! DANGER Figure 2-5, with 3/8” x 1” long carriage bolts (#5), and 3/ Rotary cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high 8” flange nuts (#6). Tighten all nuts and bolts to torque as speeds; therefore, the use of front and rear safety shields is indicated in the “Torqu
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Options Front Chain Guard (RCR1560 & RCR1572) Install each segment of the front chain guards (#1) as shown in Figure 2-4, with 3/8” x 1” long carriage bolts (#2), and 3/8” flange nuts. Tighten all nuts and bolts to torque as indicated in the “Torque Values Chart” on page 24. 16346 Front Chain Guard Figure 2-4 Rear Chain Guard (RCR1560 & RCR1572) Install the rear chain guard (#1) as shown in Figure 2-5, with 3/8” x 1 ” long carriage bolts (#2), and 3/8” fla
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3: Operating Instructions Section 3: Operating Instructions Transporting ! DANGER To prevent personal injury caused by thrown objects, the use of ! CAUTION front & rear safety guards is strongly recommended! To avoid When traveling on public roads at night or during the day, use injury or death from entanglement in rotating drivelines, the accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to operators drive gearbox shields must be in place and secure when of
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3: Operating Instructions Leveling Procedure There are 4 primary adjustments that should be made prior to actual field operations: i. Deck level from left to right j. Tractor top link length k. Tractor lower link height l. Tailwheel height Proper adjustment of each of these items will provide for higher efficiency, improved cutting performance and longer blade life. The following tools will be needed: a. Pliable tape measure b. Spirit or carpenters level 1638
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3: Operating Instructions f. Remove the existing hardware; 3/8” -16 x 1" long Cutter Height Adjustment carriage bolt (#1) and 3/8” flange nut (#2). Refer to Figure 3-3: g. Adjust the gauge wheel up or down to the desired 1. If the cutting height is too high or too low, the gauge cutting height and replace the hardware. wheel must be adjusted as follows: e. Use the tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control to lift the cutter such that the gauge wheel clears the groun
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication Clutch Run-In Maintenance Proper servicing and adjustment can increase the life of Friction clutches should be “run-in” prior to initial any implement. With careful and systematic inspection, operation and after long periods of inactivity. To prevent you can avoid costly maintenance, time and repair. driveline and gearbox damage, repeat “Run-In” instructions at the beginning of each season
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication Clutch Disassembly Clutch Assembly If the clutch run-in procedure, (see "Clutch Run-In"on Refer to Figure 4-2: page 17), indicated that one or more of the friction disks did Reassemble each friction disk (#4) next to the metal not slip, the clutch must be disassembled to separate the plate it was separated from. Make certain teh bushing is friction discs. positioned as shown. Install bolts (#3) through the end plates and interme
