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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 12/11/18...
Model Number Serial Number 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 RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M 12/11/18...
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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.
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Land Pride products. Download the appropriate App on your Refer to Parts Manual QR smart phone, open the App, point your Locator on this page for phone on the QR code and take a picture. detailed instructions. RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M 12/11/18...
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 assurance against an accident.
Lower implement to the ground and Replace parts on this implement implement. follow all shutdown procedures with genuine Land Pride parts only. Attach the chain to the tractor before leaving the operator’s seat to Do not alter this implement in a way drawbar support or other specified perform maintenance.
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Use Seat Belt and ROPS signals are recommended Keep Riders Off whenever driving on public roads. Machinery Land Pride recommends the use of a CAB or roll-over-protective- Never carry riders on tractor or structures (ROPS) and seat belt implement.
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.
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1 - Place: Back middle of deck. 30965 818-564C Danger: Rotating Blades 2 - Places: Back middle and front right corner of deck. 30965 838-614C 2" x 9" Red Reflector 2 - Places: Back rounding corners of deck. 30979 12/11/18 RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M...
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2 - Places: Top of intermediate driveline guard and on main driveline shield. 24597 818-142C Danger: Rotating Driveline 1 - Place: Front middle of deck 30965 818-540C Danger: Guard Missing 1 - Place: On profile of main driveline. 24597 RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M 12/11/18...
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818-130C Caution: 540 rpm 1 - Place: Front left corner of deck. 30965 818-543C 30976 Danger: Guard Missing 3 - Places: Middle center, beneath gearbox input shaft, and back left corner of deck. 30980 30979 12/11/18 RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M...
Table of Contents Introduction: Introduction: Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new Owner Assistance 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.
Lightweight tractors with rear attached implements may need from top of gearbox and replace with vented breather weights added to the front to maintain steering control. plug. See your nearest Land Pride dealer if breather plug Consult your tractor Operator’s Manual to determine proper is missing.
NOTE: Land Pride’s Quick Hitch can be attached to the tractor to provide quick and easy 3-point hook- up and detachment. See your nearest Land Pride dealer to purchase a Quick-Hitch.
3. Place gear selector in park, set park brake, shut possible damage to shaft and driveline. It will also defeat tractor off, and remove switch key. the purpose of the tractor’s power take-off shield. 12/11/18 RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M...
Always check driveline minimum length during initial setup, when connecting to a different tractor, and when alternating between using a quick hitch and a standard 3-point hitch. More than one driveline may be required to fit all applications. RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M 12/11/18...
1/2 overlapping of the profile tubes as shown. Once assembled, measure and record 24872 maximum allowable length here. ________ Maximum Driveline Movement During Operation 24804 Figure 1-8 Outer Shielding has been removed for clarity. Driveline Maximum Extended Length Figure 1-7 12/11/18 RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M...
Section 2: Options & Accessories Section 2: Options & Accessories Front and Rear Guards Skid Shoe Accessory Land Pride strongly recommends front and rear safety Refer to Figure 2-1: guards be installed on this cutter to help stop objects from 326-341A RCD1884 SKID SHOES being thrown out from under the cutter at high speeds.
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Table of Contents Section 2: Options & Accessories 30966 Front Rubber Guard Figure 2-2 33058 Front Single Chain Guard Figure 2-3 12/11/18 RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M...
This Rear Metal Band Guard is provided with the cutter unless the optional RCD Rear Extended Metal Guard is chosen when ordering the RCD1884 cutter from factory. It will need to be removed as follows before installing the RCD Rear Extended Metal Guard.
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Table of Contents Section 2: Options & Accessories 30977 Rear Metal Guard Figure 2-4 33059 RCD Rear Metal Extended Guard (Option) Figure 2-5 12/11/18 RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M...
3-Point arms are adjusted properly. 30967 Set Front Blade Tip Set Rear Blade Tip Slightly Higher Blade Tip Blade Tip At Cutting Height Than Cutting Height (Max. 1" Higher Cutting Height Figure 3-1 RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M 12/11/18...
The float chain should be hanging loosely when adjusted correctly. This arrangement allows for optimum ground contour following performance. 30970 3. Lock center 3-Point link in this position. Center 3-Point Link Adjustment Figure 3-4 12/11/18 RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M...
It is not properly designed or Cutter blades rotating at high speeds cannot be seen and are guarded for this use. located close to the deck sides. Body extremities will be cut off instantly. RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M 12/11/18...
4. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way 10. Verify cutter is set at the correct cutting height. See that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely. “Deck Leveling & Cutting Height” on page 18. 12/11/18 RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M...
IMPORTANT: Your cutter is equipped with free swinging cutting blades to reduce shock loads when striking obstacles. However, it is best to avoid striking obstacles to extend cutter and blade life. RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M 12/11/18...
With a little practice you will be cutter to transport height to check for driveline bind or pleased with what you and your Land Pride Rotary Cutter chatter. Lower the cutter to the ground, return the engine can do.
8. Both blades should be sharpened at the same angle method. Always replace blades with new Land Pride blades as the original cutting edge and must be replaced or to assure safety.
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90 degrees to the 33002 blades on the other spindle as shown in Figure 5-2. Land Pride Cutter Blade Parts 10. Carefully check cutting edges of blades in relation to Item Part No. Part Description blade rotation to ensure correct blade placement.
See Figure 5-6 to adjust spring length. periods of inactivity to remove any oxidation that may have accumulated on the friction surfaces. Repeat “clutch run-in” instructions when moisture and/or condensation seizes the inner friction plates. RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M 12/11/18...
If the accessory skid shoes are mounted on the cutter Assembly side skirts, check them for wear and replace as needed. Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Refer to Figure 5-5 & Figure 5-6: Pride dealer.
4. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust. Ask your dealer for Land Pride aerosol 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.
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Type of Lubrication: 80-90W EP Gear Lube Quantity = Fill with oil until oil is level with bottom of oil level hole. (Oil should just start to flow out the oil level hole.) 12/11/18 RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M...
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Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = 6 pumps 30949 Hours Driveline Profiles Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = Clean & coat inner tube of driveline with a light film of grease and then reassemble. 14618 RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M 12/11/18...
Optional two 15" laminated tire or two 4" x 16" molded rubber tire. Front Guard Optional 4" x 6" molded rubber or single chain guard Rear Guard Standard metal band or optional metal extended guard 12/11/18 RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M...
Section 7: Features & Benefits RCD1884 Model Features Benefits Surpassed rugged All Land Pride Cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary industry standards testing procedures specified by ANSI. 5 Year gearbox warranty Shows our confidence in the gearbox integrity.
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.
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