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Land Pride RCF3696 Operator's Manual

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RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610
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3-Point with Single Tailwheels on Beam Arms
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Pull-Type with Dual Tailwheels on Rear Axles
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Semi-Mount with Single Tailwheels on Rear Axles
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Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied
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For an Operator's Manual and Decal Kit in French
Language, please see your Land Pride dealer.
326-600M
Printed 8/20/21

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  • Page 1 Your life and the lives of others depend on it! Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit. For an Operator’s Manual and Decal Kit in French Language, please see your Land Pride dealer. Printed 8/20/21...

  • Page 2: Machine Identification

    Machine Height Machine Length Machine Width Machine Weight Delivery Date First Operation Accessories Dealer Contact Information Name: Street: City/State: Telephone: Email: California Proposition 65 WARNING: Cancer and reproductive harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...
  • Page 3 Land Pride assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Land Pride reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit. This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future.
  • Page 4 Download the appropriate App on your camera phone, open the to available dealers for Land Pride products. App, point your phone on the QR code, and take a picture. RCF(M)3696 RCF(M)3610 RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...

  • Page 5: Safety At All Times

     Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Listed below 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 Careful operation is your best The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard assurance against an accident.
  • Page 6  Replace parts on this implement using the correct tools and follow all shutdown procedures equipment. with genuine Land Pride parts only. before leaving the operator’s seat to Do not alter this implement in a way  Always properly match the wheel perform maintenance.

  • Page 7: Avoid High Pressure Fluids

    Use Seat Belt and ROPS Keep Riders Off Lights and Devices Machinery  Land Pride recommends the use of a CAB or roll-over-protective-  A Slow moving power machine  Never carry riders on the tractor or structures (ROPS) and seat belt can create a hazard when driven implement.
  • Page 8 Important Safety Information Listed below are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Avoid crystalline Silica  Be aware of and follow OSHA  If possible, change into disposable (or other local, State, or Federal) or washable work clothes at the (quartz) Dust guidelines for exposure to airborne...
  • Page 9 Important Safety Information This page left blank intentionally. 8/20/21...

  • Page 10: Safety Labels

    Spray soapy water onto the cleaned area. all damaged or missing labels. Order new labels from your Peel backing from label and press label firmly onto the nearest Land Pride dealer. To find your nearest dealer, surface. visit our dealer locator at www.landpride.com.
  • Page 11 2 - Places (Left & right side) 33937 838-614C 2" x 9" Red Reflector 2 - Places (Left & right side) 33939 Rear Gauge Wheels Not Shown for Clarity 33937 818-552C Danger: Rotating driveline 2 - Places RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...
  • Page 12 2- Places (Right front corner of deck and right back side of deck) 33939 Rear Gauge Wheels Not Shown for Clarity 818-556C Danger: Thrown Object 33939 Rear Gauge Wheels Not Shown for Clarity RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...
  • Page 13 Danger: Rotating Driveline Semi-Mount Rotary Cutter Only 35042 838-094C Warning: High Pressure Pull-Type Rotary Cutter Only 35042 818-681C Notice: 20 MPH Max Travel Speed Located on pull-type hitch and all gauge wheels 33016 RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...
  • Page 14 818-130C (Shown) Warning: 540 rpm 818-240C Warning: 1000 rpm 33937 818-540C Danger: Guard Missing Do Not Operate 22296 818-552C 22296 Danger: Rotating Driveline Hazard Keep Away 35042 858-558C Caution: Driveline Damage RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...

  • Page 15: Using This Manual

    Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Owner Assistance Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners. This Rotary Cutter has been designed The dealer should complete the Online Warranty with care and built by skilled workers using quality Registration at the time of purchase.

  • Page 16: Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up

    3-Point hitch category assembly task and make the job safer by having all the RCF3696 & RCFM3696 ....Cat. l or ll needed parts and equipment readily at hand.

  • Page 17: Torque Requirements

    Operator’s Manual. Remove temporary solid plug on top Plug Vented Dip- of T-box and replace with included 3/8" vent plug. See your nearest Land Pride dealer if vent plug is missing. Vented Dipstick Installation Oil Level Plug Refer to Figure 1-3:...
  • Page 18 A-Frame hitch plates (#2 & #3) with 1"-8 x 4 1/2" cap screw (#6) and nylon locknut (#9). 5. Install remaining clevis pin (#14), flat washer (#11) and hairpin cotter (#13) to the A-Frame hitch assembly (#2 & #3) as shown. RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...
  • Page 19 6. Push/pull on driveline yoke to ensure it is securely fastened to the gearbox shaft. Rotate access doors (#5) closed and snap in place. 8. Rotate driveline storage hook down and place driveline (#6) in storage hook. RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...
  • Page 20 See your nearest Land Pride dealer if it is not correct. 2. Install washers (#3) as follows: RCF(M)3696 With 15" Tailwheels Install two 2 1/4"...
  • Page 21 See your nearest Land Pride dealer if it is not correct. 2. Attach left and right-hand tailwheel arms (#2) to axle tube (#1) with 5/8"-11 U-bolts (#5) and hex flange...
  • Page 22 Refer to “Deck Leveling & Height Adjustment” on page 42. NOTE: Land Pride’s Quick Hitch can be attached to the tractor to provide quick and easy 3-point hook- 10. Continue with “Driveline Hook-up (3-Point)” on up and detachment.
  • Page 23 Please consult your tractor’s manual for adjusting instructions. NOTE: Land Pride’s Quick Hitch can be attached to 9. Manually adjust one of the lower 3-point lift arms up the tractor to provide quick and easy 3-point hook- or down to level the cutter from left to right.
  • Page 24 Refer to “Check Driveline 9. Continue with “Hydraulic Hook-up Option (3- Collapsible Length” on page 28. Point)” on page 21. RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...
  • Page 25 The Cat. II quick hitch attaches to adapter bushing (#5) outside the cutter hitch plates. Secure bushing (#5) to hitch pin (#1) with roll pin (#4) RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...
  • Page 26 Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up This page left blank intentionally. RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...
  • Page 27 (#1) to 45-50 ft-lb torque. 6. Push/pull on driveline yoke to ensure it is securely fastened to the gearbox shaft. Rotate access doors (#5) closed and snap in place. RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...
  • Page 28 See b. Tighten locknuts (#4) to the correct torque. your nearest Land Pride dealer if it is not correct. 6. Continue with “Hitch Hook-Up (Semi-Mount)” on 2. Install washers (#5) as follows: page 26.
  • Page 29 See your nearest Land Pride dealer if it is not correct. 2. Attach left and right-hand tailwheel arms (#2) to axle tube (#1) with 5/8"-11 U-bolts (#4) and hex flange...
  • Page 30 RCF(M)3696: With hairpin cotters (#1) as shown. • RCF(M)3610, Refer to Figure 1-10 on page 19: NOTE: Land Pride’s Quick Hitch can be attached to With linchpins (#5) in hitch pins (#1). the tractor to provide quick and easy 3-point hook- 8.
  • Page 31 IMPORTANT: Check driveline minimum collapsible length before completing “Driveline Hook-up (Semi-Mount)”. Structural damage to the tractor and cutter can occur if this check is not made. Refer to “Check Driveline Collapsible Length” on page 28. RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...

  • Page 32: Check Driveline Collapsible Length

    3. Continue with driveline hook-up. Refer to: off shaft. • “Driveline Hook-up (3-Point)” on page 20 9. Continue with “Assemble Inner & Outer Driveline • “Driveline Hook-up (Semi-Mount)” on page 27. Halves” on this page. RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...
  • Page 33 Start tractor and drive forward enough to clear the support blocks. 8. Lower implement to ground and shut tractor down using “Tractor Shutdown Procedure”. RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...

  • Page 34: Axle Assembly (Pull-Type)

    5. If leveling rods (#10) were removed while uncrating See your nearest Land Pride dealer if mounting lug is not the unit, reattach them to axle (#3) as shown with installed correctly or is the wrong mounting lug.
  • Page 35 (#12). Make sure detent RCF(M)3610 Tongue Assembly pin is fully inserted. Figure 1-24 2. Adjust park jack to be vertical. Refer to “Park Jack Angle Alignment” on page 41. RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...
  • Page 36 1" OD bushings (#3), two flat washers (#9), 5/8"-11 x 7 1/2" bolt (#5), and hex nut (#8). Tighten hex nut to the correct torque. 33946 Equal Angle Hitch Assembly Figure 1-25 RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...
  • Page 37 4. Pry open access doors (#13) in the gearbox shield by placing a tool in the notch at the back of both doors. 33947 Constant Velocity Hitch Assembly (RCF3610 Shown) Figure 1-26 RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...
  • Page 38 Make sure you have read and follow all Safety Alerts drawbar. Secure hitch pin with hitch pin keeper (#5). and Important Notes on this page. One inch diameter hitch pin (#6) and hitch pin keeper (#5) are customer supplied. RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...
  • Page 39 Make sure chain hook is securely locked in 4. After all air is purged from the hydraulic system and place. all hydraulic pressure is relieved, tighten hose fitting at the hydraulic cylinder. RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...

  • Page 40: Section 2: Assembly Of Optional Equipment

    See “Constant Velocity Driveline (Pull-Type)” on page 33. 33954 Rear Chain Guard (RCF(M)3696 Double Chain Shown) Figure 2-1 Notched End Notched End 33953 Front Chain Guard (RCF(M)3696 Single Chain Shown) Figure 2-2 RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...
  • Page 41 Attach front Rubber Deflectors (#1) and reflector bracket (#4) to the deck front with 1/2" -13 x 3 1/2" long carriage bolts (#2) and hex whiz nuts (#3). 33955 Front Rubber Guard (RCF(M)3696 Shown) Figure 2-4 RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...
  • Page 42 The RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 cutters have two hitch options, swivel clevis hitch shown in Figure 2-6 or Land Pride Performance hitch shown in Figure 2-7. See your nearest Land Pride dealer should you want to change your hitch set-up.
  • Page 43 (#6). NOTE: For additional safety in transport, raise cutter as high as possible, and shorten check chains to prevent inadvertent falling in transport. 16264 Check Chain Assembly Figure 2-8 RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...
  • Page 44 Table of Contents Section 2: Assembly of Optional Equipment This page left blank intentionally. RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...

  • Page 45: Section 3: Adjustments

    Make sure base of park jack is level with or lower than the head, especially after the wings are folded up. See cover picture for correct positioning. RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...

  • Page 46: Cutting Height Adjustment

    Set Front Blade Tip Should Rear Blade Tip Should Be Set Be Set At Cutting Height Slightly Higher Than Cutting Height Cutting Height and Deck Leveling Front to Back Figure 3-3 RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...
  • Page 47 5. Recheck cutting height. If required, repeat “Cutting Height Adjustment” instructions on page 42 and instructions for “Level Front To Back” on this page. 33959 3-Point Cutter Height Adjustment Figure 3-5 RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...
  • Page 48 Front Blade Tip Front Blade Tip Should Be Rear Blade Tip Should Be Set Set At Cutting Height Slightly Higher Than Cutting Height Cutting Height & Deck Leveling Front To Back Figure 3-7 RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...
  • Page 49 (#3) that will fill the exposed cylinder rod. The following spacers are available. • Two 1" spacers • One 1 1/4" spacer • One 1 1/2" spacer • One 1 3/4" spacer RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...
  • Page 50 Figure 3-11 on page 47. 2. Measure distance from end of blade (cutting tip) to ground. This distance is the cutting height. 33957 Deck Leveling Figure 3-9 RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...
  • Page 51 Rear Blade Tip Front Blade Tip Front Blade Tip Should Be Rear Blade Tip Should Be Set Set At Cutting Height Slightly Higher Than Cutting Height Cutting Height & Deck Leveling Figure 3-11 RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...

  • Page 52: Operating Checklist

    Make repairs before putting the off instantly. implement back into service. • All guards and shields must be installed and in good working condition while operating the implement. RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...

  • Page 53: Section 4: Operating Instructions

    3. Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is 14. Investigate cause of vibration and make repairs installed and in good working condition. before putting cutter back into service. RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...

  • Page 54: Blade Engagement & Disengagement

    Unlock first 50 feet of cutting. Check cutter levelness and blades, remove support blocks, and repeat “Blade cutting height to make certain it is adjusted properly. Engagement” instructions. RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...
  • Page 55 25 degrees up or down or at any angle that will force the driveline to bind and/or hit the tractor drawbar. 20795 Right CV Driveline Figure 4-3 Ditch / Bank Wrong Ditch / Bank Crossing Steep Ditches and Banks Figure 4-1 RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...
  • Page 56 6. If equipped with hydraulic hoses (#6 & #7), disconnect hose from tractor. Insert couplers through spring hose loop (#5) to keep couplers out of the dirt. RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...
  • Page 57 (#11) through park jack and mounting bracket. 9. Disconnect hydraulic hose (#8) from the tractor. Insert couplers through spring hose loop (#7) to keep couplers out of the dirt. RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...
  • Page 58 With a little practice you will be cutter can be consistently returned to the same cutting pleased with what you and your Land Pride cutter can do. and transport height. When you are done mowing, need to take a break, or just...

  • Page 59: Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication

    Keep rotating parts and 3. Replace wheel rims and tires as needed with gearboxes free from debris. genuine Land Pride parts. Do not loosen split rim hardware (#1) until all air pressure in the tire has •...

  • Page 60: Cutter Blade Maintenance

    Refer to Figure 5-3: blade! Small nicks can be ground out when sharpening. IMPORTANT: Examine blade bolts (#1) and Refer to Figure 5-3 on page 57 when ordering Land Pride washers (#2) for excessive wear and replace if worn. replacement blade components.
  • Page 61 Land Pride List of Cutter Blades Part No. Part Description 820-195C RCF3696 CUTTER BLADE 1/2 x 4 x 20 CCW 820-196C RCF3696 CUTTER BLADE 1/2 x 4 x 20 CW 820-137C RCF3610 CUTTER BLADE 1/2 x 4 x 25 CCW...

  • Page 62: Clutch Run-In

    Figure 5-6 for exact spring length. 6. The clutch should be checked during the first hour of cutting and periodically each week. An additional set of scribe marks can be added to check for slippage. RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...

  • Page 63: Clutch Disassembly

    Place springs (#2) over the bolts and secure with nuts (#1). 1.27" 826-888C Main 1000 (32.2 mm) Refer to Figure 5-6: Progressively tighten each spring retainer bolt until correct spring height “A” is reached. RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...

  • Page 64: Flex Couplers

    (#1). both skid shoes for wear and replace if needed. Order 3. Place bushings (#6), rubber disc (#1), washers (#5), only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride 2nd rubber disc (#1), 2nd bushing (#6) and 2nd dealer.

  • Page 65: Long Term Storage

    4. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust. Ask your Land Pride dealer for aerosol touch-up paint. Paint is also available in touch-up bottles with brush, quarts, and gallon sizes by adding TU, QT, or GL to the end of the aerosol part number.

  • Page 66: Lubrication Points

    Quantity = Until grease purges from the relief hole Pillow Bearing (Pull-Type Cutter) (RCF3610 & RCFM3610) Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = As required 33966 Required Ratchet Jack Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = As required 35068 RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...
  • Page 67 NOTE: Use a suction or siphon pump to drain gearboxes of oil when there is not an oil drain plug. Hours RCF(M)3610 Flex Coupler Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = As required 35008 RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...
  • Page 68 CV Driveline U-Joints & Profile Shields Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = 6 pumps 14618 13755 Hours Telescoping Driveline Profiles With Zerks 27845 Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = 6 pumps 27847 RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...
  • Page 69 Quantity = Clean and coat the inner tube of the driveline 14618 with a light film of Multi-Purpose Grease and then reassemble. Pull-Type Hitch (RCF3010 & RCFM3010) Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = As required 70156 RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...

  • Page 70: Section 6: Specifications & Capacities

    Spring shock absorber on axle of semi-mount and pull type Front guard Optional: Rubber deflector, single chain guard, or double chain guard Rear guard Optional: Rubber deflector, single chain guard, or double chain guard RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...
  • Page 71 RCF(M)3696 = 12' - 5" (3.78 m) RCF(M)3610 = 10' - 6 1/2" (3.21 m) RCF(M)3610 = 13' - 1" (3.99 m) 2' - 9 3/4" (0.86 m) 33969 Pull-Type Rotary Cutter (RC3696 Shown) RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...

  • Page 72: Section 7: Features & Benefits

    Section 7: Features & Benefits RCF(M)3696 & RCF(M)3610 Models Features Benefits Surpassed rugged All Land Pride Cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary testing industry standards procedures. 540 or 1000 rpm Fits wider variety of tractors. High gearbox hp rating Gearboxes are built rugged.

  • Page 73: Section 8: Troubleshooting

    Blades loose Tighten blade bolts Blade carrier bent Replace blade carrier Excessive vibration Blade broken Replace blade Blade will not swing Remove and inspect blade Blades have unequal weight Replace both blades RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...

  • Page 74: Section 9: Torque & Tire Inflation Charts

    35 to 40 ft-lbs. (Beaded washer should be embedded halfway into rubber Blade Bolt Locknut 450 ft-lbs Blade Carrier Hub Nut 450 ft-lbs minimum Wheel Lug Nuts 85 ft-lbs Tire Inflation Chart Tire Size Inflation PSI 29" AC Tire RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M 8/20/21...

  • Page 75: Warranty

    This Warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of any defective part by Land Pride and the installation by the dealer of any such replacement part, and does not cover common wear items. Land Pride reserves the right to inspect any equipment or parts which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship.
  • Page 76 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www.landpride.com...

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