Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up; Tractor Requirements; Dealer Preparations - Land Pride RCR2596 Operator's Manual

Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up

Tractor Requirements

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WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
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Lightweight tractors with rear attached implements may
need weights added to the front to maintain steering control.
Consult your tractor Operator's Manual to determine
proper weight requirements and maximum weight
limitations.
•
Do not use a tractor that is too small or too large. Small
tractors can be pushed around and flipped over. Large
tractors can damage the attached implement.
Tractor horsepower and weight must be capable of
controlling the cutter under all operating conditions.
Tractors outside the horsepower range must not be used.
Horsepower rating (RCRM2596)
Three-point hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-110 hp
Pull-type hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-110 hp
Horsepower rating (R1CR2510 & RCRM2510)
Three-point hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-110 hp
Pull-type hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-110 hp
3-Point hitch category
RCR2596 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cat. l or ll
RCR2510 & RCRM2510 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cat. ll or lll
Rear power take-off speed
RCR2596 and RCR2510 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .540 rpm
RCRM2510 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1000 rpm
Power take-off shaft type:
RCR2596 and RCR2510 . . . . . . . . . 1 3/8"-6 Spline
RCRM2510 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3/8"-21 Spline
Pull-Type Hitch
Refer to Figure 1-1:
Distances between center of drawbar hitch pin hole to
end of tractor power take-off shaft ("A" dimension) and
from top of drawbar hitch to center of power take-off shaft
("B" dimension) must be maintained for Pull-type hitches.
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"A" = 14" for 540 rpm
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"A" = 16" for 1000 rpm
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"B" = 8" for 540 & 1000 rpm
IMPORTANT: Power take-off damage may occur if
distances "A" and "B" are not properly maintained.
22273 A
Power Take-Off Shaft
Drawbar
Ground Level
Power Take-Off to Drawbar Distance
Figure 1-1
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3-Point Hitch
The lower 3-point arms must be stabilized to prevent
side-to-side movement. Most tractors have sway blocks
or adjustable chains for this purpose.

Dealer Preparations

Read and understand the operator's manual for your
cutter. An understanding of how it works will aid in the
assembly and setup of your cutter.
This Rotary Cutter has been partially assembled at the
factory. However, some assembly will be necessary to
attach the hitch, driveline, and guards to the cutter.
It is best to go through the Assembly Checklist before
assembling the cutter. Speed up your assembly task and
make the job safer by having all the needed parts and
equipment readily at hand.
Fasteners and pins that were shipped
with the cutter. NOTE: All hardware from
the factory has been installed in the
location where it will be used. If a part or
fastener is temporarily removed for
assembly reasons, remember where it
goes. Keep the parts separated.
Be sure the parts get used in the correct
location. By double checking while you
assemble, you will lessen the chance of
using a bolt incorrectly that may be
needed later.
All grease fittings are in place and
lubricated.
Safety labels are correctly located and
legible. Replace if damaged.
Inflate tires to specified PSI air pressure.
Tighten wheel bolts to specified torque.
Red and amber reflectors are correctly
located and visible when the cutter is in
the transport position.
Have a minimum of 2 people at hand
while assembling the cutter.
Have a fork lift or loader along with
chains and safety stands that are sized
for the job ready for the assembly task.
B
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Assembly Checklist
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