Copyright 2008 All rights Reserved Land Pride provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, 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.
Make sure everyone that uses this machine has read the and securely block cutter on safe supporting stands. Do not Operator’s Manual and understands how to operate it position stands under axle or wheel supports. safely. 7/14/08 RC35120 RCM35120 Rotary Cutter 312-301M...
To Your implement comes equipped with all safety labels in place. order new labels go to your Land Pride dealer. They were designed to help you safely operate your implement.
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Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information 818-187C 14275 Danger PTO Shield 818-229C 14274 Amber Reflector 818-230C 14280 Red Reflector 818-240C Caution 1000 RPM 14272 7/14/08 RC35120 RCM35120 Rotary Cutter 312-301M...
Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information 818-555C 14273 Danger Rotating Blade 818-556C 14273 Danger Thrown Object 818-557C Notice To Owner 14273 7/14/08 RC35120 RCM35120 Rotary Cutter 312-301M...
Table of Contents Land Pride Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new only be replaced with genuine Land Pride parts. product owners. This implement has been designed with Serial Number Plate care and built by skilled workers using quality materials.
(#10) and 1 1/2" x 1" x 1 7/8" a. Install 3 1/2" x 8" hydraulic cylinder (#17) and se- long spacer (#11) on outboard side of pivot, and 1 cure with 1" pins and clips furnished with cylinder. 7/14/08 RC35120 RCM35120 Rotary Cutter 312-301M...
3. Attach tailwheel yoke spindle (#28) to caster arm Rubber Bumper Tightening Dimensions weldment (#18) and secure with washer (#29) on bot- Figure 1-2 tom and washer (#30) on top and spiral roll pin (#31). RC35120 RCM35120 Rotary Cutter 312-301M 7/14/08...
2. Assemble tongue to lower hitch plates welded to cut- 5. Install jack (#11) to tongue and secure with pin (#12). ter deck with the 1 5/8” x 1 1/8” x 2” long spacers (#2), Tongue Assembly Figure 1-3 14257 7/14/08 RC35120 RCM35120 Rotary Cutter 312-301M...
1. Attach axle arm weldment (#11) to axle arm mount the cutter after attaching cutter to tractor. with 1” pin (#12) and secure with 5/16” x 2” long bolt (#16) and lock nut (#14). 14258 Pull-Type Tailwheel & Rear Axle Assembly Figure 1-4 RC35120 RCM35120 Rotary Cutter 312-301M 7/14/08...
1. Be certain that tractor draw bar will not interfere. Move draw bar ahead, aside or remove if required. Draw bar should also be checked for clearance when unit is be- ing raised for the first time. Lift-Type Tractor Hook-Up Figure 1-6 14261 7/14/08 RC35120 RCM35120 Rotary Cutter 312-301M...
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Refer to Figure 1-9: cutter gearbox. 10. If check chain kit is purchased, assemble to cutter. 14260 Check Chain Assembly Figure 1-9 RC35120 RCM35120 Rotary Cutter 312-301M 7/14/08...
5. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely. speed. Loss of PTO speed will allow the blades to hinge back and result in ragged, uneven cutting. RC35120 RCM35120 Rotary Cutter 312-301M 7/14/08...
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CAUTION! residues. Do not over speed PTO or machine damage may result. This cutter (RC35120) designed to be used only with a tractor having CAUTION! a 540 RPM rear PTO. The RCM35120 is designed to be used with a tractor having a 1000 RPM PTO.
Turn nut on leveling tube counterclockwise to low- er front of cutter and clockwise to raise front of cut- ter. g. Secure with jam nut. Deck Attitude Adjustment Figure 3-2 14264 RC35120 RCM35120 Rotary Cutter 312-301M 7/14/08...
Cutting height not level Adjust cutter height Soil abrasive Adjust cutter height Cutting too low Adjust cutter height Tail wheel support failing Lowering too fast Adjust rate of drop Hitting objects when turning Reduce speed on turns 7/14/08 RC35120 RCM35120 Rotary Cutter 312-301M...
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Blades loose Tighten blade bolts Blade carrier bent Replace blade carrier Blade broken Replace blade Blade will not swing Remove and inspect blade Blades have unequal weight Replace both blades Blades locked together Unlock blades RC35120 RCM35120 Rotary Cutter 312-301M 7/14/08...
Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety decals by 1. Check skid runners and skid shoes for wear and re- obtaining new decals from your Land Pride Dealer. place if necessary. Order skid shoe Land Pride part # Service Cutting Blades 312-175D or 312-079A (1 set with hardware).
The clutch should slip during operation to protect the cut- 6. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to pre- ter from excessive loads. vent rust. Ask your dealer for Aerosol Land Pride Beige touch-up paint #821-011C. Prior to initial operation and after long periods of inactivity, the Friction Clutch should be "run-in".
14267 Quantity = Until grease purges from the relief hole Required Ratchet Jack Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Quantity = As required 14176 Driveline U-Joints Type of Lubrication: Multipurpose Grease Quantity = 6 pumps 14190 7/14/08 RC35120 RCM35120 Rotary Cutter 312-301M...
Reinstall plugs and tighten. 14271 NOTE: Do not overfill! Cutter should be level when checking oil. Type of Lubrication: EP90 Oil Quantity = fill until oil flows from the side port of t-box case. RC35120 RCM35120 Rotary Cutter 312-301M 7/14/08...
Tailwheel Lift-Type - 4.00 x 8 x 15 1/4 Laminated Tires Pull-Type - 6.00 x 9 x 21 Laminated or 5 x 15 Rim Gauge Wheel Shock Load Protection Four Shock Absorbing Rubber Bumpers RC35120 RCM35120 Rotary Cutter 312-301M 7/14/08...
Pride and the installation by the dealer of any such replacement part and does not cover common wear items such as blades, belts, tines, etc. Land Pride reserves the right to inspect any equipment or parts which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship.
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