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Rotary Cutters
RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series
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Read the Operator's manual entirely. When you
!
see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and
warnings are serious - follow without exception.
Your life and the lives of others depend on it!
Cover photo may show optional equipment
not supplied with standard unit.
© Copyright 2012
312-849M
Operator's Manual
2/03/12
Printed
21416
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- Page 1 Rotary Cutters RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Table of Contents Read the Operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it! Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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 3: Important Safety Information
Secure implement by using blocks and supports. Dealer QR Locator The QR code on the left will link you to available dealers for Land Pride products. Refer to Parts Manual QR Locator on this page for detailed instructions. - Page 4 Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Use Safety Lights and Devices Slow moving tractors, self- propelled equipment, and towed implements can create a hazard when driven on public roads. They are difficult to see, especially at night.
- Page 5 Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Prepare for Emergencies Be prepared if a fire starts. Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance, hospital and fire department near phone.
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Page 6: Safety Labels
Some new equipment installed during repair require safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by Land Pride. When ordering new components make sure the correct safety labels are included in the request. To order new labels go to your Land Pride dealer. - Page 7 Important Safety Information 2/03/12 Table of Contents 21428 21428 21428 RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotary Cutters 312-849M 818-142C Danger: Rotating Driveline 818-556C Danger: Thrown Object 818-564C Danger: Rotating Blades...
- Page 8 Important Safety Information RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotary Cutters 312-849M Table of Contents ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 24597 24597 21428 818-830C Safety Combo 818-552C Danger: Rotating Driveline 818-540C Danger: Guard Missing 2/03/12...
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Page 9: Introduction
Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners. This Rotary Cutter has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper assembly, maintenance, and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from the Rotary Cutter. -
Page 10: Section 1: Assembly And Set-Up
Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Tractor Requirements The RCR18 Series Rotary Cutters are designed for use with tractors that are equipped with a (540 RPM 1 3/8"-6 spline) rear power take-off (PTO). The tractor must also provide for 3-point hitch attachment Category I. -
Page 11: Gearbox Vented Dipstick
A vented dipstick is shipped loose and packaged with the Operator’s Manual. Remove temporary solid plug from top of gearbox and replace with vented dipstick. See your nearest Land Pride Dealer if dipstick is missing. Remove Install Solid Plug... -
Page 12: Driveline Installation
Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Driveline Installation DANGER Do not engage tractor PTO while hooking-up and unhooking driveline or while someone is standing near the driveline. A person’s body and/or clothing can become entangled in the driveline resulting in serious injury or death. DANGER All guards and shields must be installed and in good working condition at all times during cutter operation! -
Page 13: Check Driveline Collapsible Length
Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up IMPORTANT: Two small chains are supplied with the driveline. To keep driveline shields from rotating, these chains must be attached to the outer and inner driveline shields and to the cutter and tractor. 9. Hook driveline safety chain on the tractor end of driveline to the tractor. -
Page 14: Check Driveline Interference
Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Check Driveline Interference Refer to Figure 1-7: 1. Make certain driveline yokes and safety chains are properly attached. See steps 8 -10 on page 10. 2. Start tractor and raise Rotary Cutter just enough to remove support blocks from under the cutter. -
Page 15: Section 2: Optional Equipment Set-Up
DANGER Do not operator cutter without a rear guard. Do not remove rear metal guard unless it is replaced by a Land Pride chain guard or rubber guard. Serious body injury or loss of life can result without a rear guard. -
Page 16: Front Chain Guard Installation
Section 2: Optional Equipment Set-Up Front Chain Guard Installation Refer to Figure 2-4: 1. Install chain guards (#1, #2 & #3) as shown in Figure 2-4, with 3/8" x 1" long carriage bolts (#4), and 3/8" flange nuts (#5). 2. Tighten all nuts to 31 ft-lbs as indicated in the “Torque Values Chart”... -
Page 17: Section 3: Adjustments
Section 3: Adjustments Section 3: Adjustments Deck Leveling & Height Adjustments There are 4 primary adjustments that should be made prior to actual field operation: • Deck Leveling From Left to Right • Deck Leveling From Front to Rear • Center 3-Point Link Adjustment •... -
Page 18: Center 3-Point Link Adjustment
Section 3: Adjustments Center 3-Point Link Adjustment Refer to Figure 1-3 on page 9: 1. Lower cutter deck to the nominal cutting height. 2. Adjust length of center 3-point link so that the upper pivot hitch rest at a slight downhill position. This arrangement allows for optimum ground contour following performance. -
Page 19: Section 4: Operating Instructions
Section 4: Operating Instructions Section 4: Operating Instructions Operating Checklist Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of the Rotary Cutter. Therefore, it is absolutely essential that no one operates the Rotary Cutter without first having read, fully understood and become totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. -
Page 20: Pre-Inspection Of Tractor & Cutter
Section 4: Operating Instructions WARNING Never allow riders including children on the tractor or cutter. They can fall and be ran over causing serious injury or death. WARNING Do not use deck as a working platform. The deck is not properly designed or guarded for this use. -
Page 21: Blade Engagement & Disengagement
Section 4: Operating Instructions Blade Engagement & Disengagement Cutter blades can lock-up against each other during start-up and shut-down especially if the tractor’s PTO engagement is “INSTANT ON” and “INSTANT OFF”. Following Blade Engagement and Blade Disengagement instructions below will help eliminate blade lock up. Blade Engagement 1. -
Page 22: General Operating Instructions
With a little practice you will be pleased with what you and your Land Pride Rotary Cutter can do. Whether you are done mowing, need to take a... -
Page 23: Section 5: Maintenance And Lubrication
IMPORTANT: Replace cutting blades with genuine Land Pride blades only. Blades must be replaced in mating pairs. Not replacing both blades will result in an out-of-balance condition that could contribute to premature bearing wear/breakage and/or structural cracks in gearbox and/or deck. -
Page 24: Shearbolt Protected Drivelines
(Replace damaged or worn snap ring with Land Pride part #800-079C.) The Standard Shear Bolt Driveline is secured to the cutter with a shearbolt for protection of driveline and gearbox. -
Page 25: Clutch Assembly And Disassembly
Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication 3. Start tractor and engage PTO drive for 2-3 seconds to permit slippage of the clutch surfaces. Disengage PTO, then re-engage a second time for 2-3 seconds. Disengage PTO, shut off tractor and remove key. Wait for all components to stop before dismounting from tractor. -
Page 26: Lubrication
4. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust. Ask your dealer for Aerosol Land Pride touch-up paint. They are 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 27: Driveline U-Joints
IMPORTANT: Your cutter is shipped with a vented dipstick packaged in the Operator’s Manual bag and should have been installed in the gearbox by your Land Pride dealer. Please see your Land Pride dealer if vented dipstick was not included. 2/03/12... -
Page 28: Section 6: Specifications & Capacities
Section 6: Specifications & Capacities Section 6: Specifications & Capacities Machine Weight Hitch Cutting Width Overall Width Overall Length Deck Height (Bottom of Deck to Bottom of Skid Shoe) Cutting Height Cutting Capacity Recommended Tractor PTO HP PTO Speed Gearbox Gearbox Oil Capacity &... - Page 29 Table of Contents Section 6: Specifications & Capacities 26814 2/03/12 RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotary Cutters 312-849M...
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Page 30: Section 7: Features & Benefits
RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotary Cutters 312-849M Table of Contents RCR1860 & RCR1872 Models All Land Pride Cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary testing procedures specified by ANSI. Shows our confidence in the gearbox integrity. Shear-bolt offers maximum driveline protection. -
Page 31: Section 8: Troubleshooting
Section 8: Troubleshooting Section 8: Troubleshooting Problem Oil seal leaking Driveline yoke or cross failing Driveline clutch is slipping Bent Driveline (NOTE: driveline should be repaired or replaced if bent) Driveline telescoping tube failing Driveline telescoping tube wearing Blades Lock-up Blades wearing excessively Blades breaking Blades coming loose... -
Page 32: Section 9: Torque Values Chart
Section 9: Torque Values Chart Section 9: Torque Values Chart Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes Bolt Head Identification Bolt Size (Inches) Grade 2 Grade 5 in-tpi N·m ft-lb N·m 1/4" - 20 1/4" - 28 5/16" - 18 5/16"... -
Page 33: Section 10: Warranty
This Warranty does not apply to any part or product which in Land Pride’s judgment shall have been misused or damaged by accident or lack of normal... - Page 34 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www.landpride.com...