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Land Pride RCF3096 Operator's Manual

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35037A
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35037B
35037C
326-566M
Printed 11/8/18

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RCF3010 FRONT END OF SHREDDER IS DIGGING INTO THE GROUND HOW DO YOU RISE IT UP

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February 18, 2025

Manually adjust one of the lower 3-point lift arms up or down to level the cutter from left to right. Detailed leveling instructions can be found in the “Deck Leveling & Height Adjustment” section of the manual.

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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 11/8/18...
  • Page 2 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 RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M 11/8/18...
  • 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: Table Of Contents

    Driveline Slip-Clutch ..... . . 56 RCF3096 Dual End Flex Couplers ... . 58 RCF(M)3010 Dual End Flex Couplers .
  • Page 5  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.

  • Page 6: Practice Safe Maintenance

     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.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 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 9 2 - Places (Left & Right Side) 35041 838-614C 2" x 9" Red Reflector 2 - Places (Left & Right Side) Rear Gauge Wheels Not Shown for Clarity 35039 818-552C Danger Driveline 2 - Places 11/8/18 RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M...
  • Page 10 2- Places (Right Front Corner of Deck and Right Back side of Deck) 35041 Rear Gauge Wheels Not Shown for Clarity 818-556C 35041 Rear Gauge Wheels Not Shown for Clarity Danger! Thrown Object RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M 11/8/18...
  • Page 11 Semi-Mount Rotary Cutter Only 35042 838-094C Warning! High Pressure Pull-Type Rotary Cutter Only 35042 858-558C Caution! Driveline Damage 35042 33016 818-681C Notice! 20 MPH Max Travel Speed Located on Pull-Type Hitch and All Gauge Wheels 11/8/18 RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M...
  • Page 12 Important Safety Information 818-142C Danger! Rotating Driveline 35039 818-130C (Shown) Caution 540 rpm 818-240C Caution 1000 rpm 35039 818-540C Danger! Guard Missing Do Not Operate 22296 818-552C Danger! Rotating Driveline Hazard Keep Away RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M 11/8/18...
  • Page 13 Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new IMPORTANT: A special point of information related product owners. This Rotary Cutter has been designed to the following topic. Land Pride’s intention is this with care and built by skilled workers using quality information must be read &...
  • Page 14 It is best to go through the Assembly Checklist before RCF3096......Cat. l or ll assembling the cutter. Speed up your assembly task and RCF3010 &...
  • Page 15 Operator’s Manual. Remove temporary solid plug on top 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 16 A-Frame hitch plates (#2 & #3) with 1"-8 x 4 1/2" cap screw (#7) and nylon locknut (#10). 5. Install remaining clevis pin (#15), flat washer (#12) and hairpin cotter (#14) to the A-Frame hitch assembly (#2 & #3) as shown. RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M 11/8/18...
  • Page 17 6. Push/pull on driveline yoke to ensure it is securely fastened to the gearbox shaft. Rotate gearbox shield access doors (#6) closed and snap in place. 8. Rotate driveline storage hook down and place driveline (#5) in storage hook. 11/8/18 RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M...
  • Page 18 See your nearest Land Pride dealer if it is not correct. 2. Install washers (#3) as follows: RCF3096 With 15" Tailwheels •...
  • Page 19 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 20 9. Manually adjust one of the lower 3-point lift arms up or down to level the cutter from left to right. Detailed NOTE: Land Pride’s Quick Hitch can be attached to leveling instructions are provided later. Refer to the tractor to provide quick and easy 3-point hook- “Deck Leveling &...
  • Page 21 (#4). 8. Adjust stabilizers on the tractor’s lower 3-point arms NOTE: Land Pride’s Quick Hitch can be attached to to stop lateral float. Please consult your tractor’s the tractor to provide quick and easy 3-point hook- manual for adjusting instructions.
  • Page 22 IMPORTANT: before hooking-up the driveline before hooking-up the driveline. Structural damage to the tractor and cutter can occur if this check is not made. Refer to “Check Driveline Collapsible Length” on page 26. RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M 11/8/18...
  • Page 23 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). 11/8/18 RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M...
  • Page 24 Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up This page left blank intentionally. RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M 11/8/18...
  • Page 25 (#1) on slip-clutch 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 (#6) closed and snap in place. 11/8/18 RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M...
  • Page 26 See b. Tighten locknuts (#8) 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 (#4) as follows: page 24.
  • Page 27 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 28 RCF(M)3010, Refer to Figure 1-10 on page 17: With linchpins (#5) in hitch pins (#1). NOTE: Land Pride’s Quick Hitch can be attached to 8. 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 29 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 26. 11/8/18 RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M...
  • Page 30 “Driveline Hook-up (Semi-Mount)” on page 25. 8. Complete driveline hook-up to the tractor’s power take-off shaft. Refer to: • “Driveline Hook-up (3-Point)” on page 18 • “Driveline Hook-up (Semi-Mount)” on page 25. RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M 11/8/18...
  • Page 31 If the 3-point left lever does not have a lift height limiter, make a mark with tape or other means to indicate maximum lift height. 11/8/18 RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M...
  • Page 32 Instructions” for Pull-Type cutters. Not all instructions apply to your cutter. See “3-Point Assembly & Set-Up” Model RCF3096: The rod end cylinder pin must be in on page 12 and “Semi-Mount Assembly & Set-Up” on the upper mounting hole in mounting lug (#4).

  • Page 33: Park Jack Assembly

    NOTE: Do not tighten hardware to the correct torque until assembly is complete. Refer to Figure 1-23 for RCF3096 and Figure 1-24 for RCF(M)3010 cutters: Assemble tongue (#4) to the deck with hitch pins (#10), spacer tubes (#2), and hairpin cotters or linchpins (#9) as shown.
  • Page 34 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 RCF3096, RCF3010 & RCFM3010 Equal Angle Hitch Assembly Figure 1-25 RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M 11/8/18...
  • Page 35 4. Pry open access doors (#13) in the gearbox shield by placing a tool in the notch at the back of both doors. 35214 Constant Velocity Hitch Assembly (RCF3010 Shown) Figure 1-26 11/8/18 RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M...
  • Page 36 “Pull-Type Hitch” dimensions on page 10. rated power take-off speed. 10. Raise or lower park jack (#10) to align clevis (#4) with tractor drawbar. Drawbar should fit between lower and upper plates of clevis. RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M 11/8/18...

  • Page 37: Hydraulic System

    After attaching safety chain (#12) to the tractor, make a at the hydraulic cylinder. trial run by driving tractor to the right and to the left for a 11/8/18 RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M...
  • Page 38 Locate Single or Double Chain Guards (#1 & #2) with 35051 notched ends out and attach to the deck as shown Rear Chain Guard (RCF3096 Double Chain Shown) with 1/2"-13 x 1" GR5 carriage bolts (#3) and hex Figure 2-1 whiz nuts (#4).
  • Page 39 NOTE: Rear foot guards (#2) are included only with speeds; therefore, the use of front and rear safety guards is the RCF3096 Model. They are not included with RCF3010 & RCFM3010 Models. mandatory when cutting along roadways and in areas where people may be present.
  • Page 40 Figure 2-5 Pull-Type Hitch Options 70155 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 41 (#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 11/8/18 RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M...
  • Page 42 Table of Contents Section 2: Assembly of Optional Equipment This page left blank intentionally. RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M 11/8/18...
  • Page 43 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. 11/8/18 RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M...
  • Page 44 Set Front Blade Tip Rear Blade Tip Should Be Slightly Rear Blade Tip Front Blade Tip At Cutting Height Higher Than Cutting Height Cutting Height & Deck Leveling Front To Back Figure 3-3 RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M 11/8/18...
  • Page 45 Refer to “Torque Values Chart” on page 70. 5. Recheck cutting height. If required, repeat “Cutting Height Adjustment” instructions on page 40 and instructions for “Level Front To Back” on this page. 11/8/18 RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M...
  • Page 46 Set Front Blade Tip Rear Blade Tip Should Be Slightly Rear Blade Tip Front Blade Tip At Cutting Height Higher Than Cutting Height Cutting Height & Deck Leveling Front To Back Figure 3-7 RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M 11/8/18...
  • Page 47 (#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 11/8/18 RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M...
  • Page 48 With gloves on, carefully rotate blade tips on one side of the cutter to the position shown in Figure 3-11 on page 45. 3505 Deck Leveling Figure 3-9 RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M 11/8/18...
  • Page 49 Be Slightly Higher Than Deck 33961 Set Front Blade Tip Rear Blade Tip Should Be Slightly Rear Blade Tip Front Blade Tip At Cutting Height Higher Than Cutting Height Cutting Height & Deck Leveling Figure 3-11 11/8/18 RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M...
  • Page 50 A person’s body and/or clothing can become wear. Make repairs before putting implement back into entangled in the driveline. service. Serious breakdowns can result in injury or death. RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M 11/8/18...
  • Page 51 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. 11/8/18 RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M...
  • Page 52 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. RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M 11/8/18...
  • Page 53 25 degrees up or down or at any angle that will force the driveline to bind and/or hit the tractor drawbar. 20795 CV Driveline Right Figure 4-3 Ditch / Bank Wrong Ditch / Bank Crossing Steep Ditches and Banks Figure 4-1 11/8/18 RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M...
  • Page 54 Table of Contents Section 4: Operating Instructions 37298 35044 Unhook 3-Point & Semi-Mount (RCF3096 3-Point Shown) Figure 4-4 Unhook 3-Point or Semi-Mount Pull back on lock collar (#8) and pull driveline from tractor power take-off shaft. Refer to Figure 4-4: 8.
  • Page 55 (#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. 11/8/18 RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M...
  • Page 56 With a little practice you will be mount cutter make sure the park brake is on and the pleased with what you and your Land Pride cutter can do. cutter is on the ground in mowing position. Start the When you are done mowing, need to take a break, or just tractor and reduce engine speed to low idle.
  • Page 57 “Tire Inflation Chart” on page 70. Refer to Figure 5-1: 3. Replace wheel rims and tires as needed with genuine Land Pride parts. Do not loosen split rim hardware (#1) until all air pressure in the tire has been removed.
  • Page 58 Do not attempt to modify a blade such as hard surfacing, heat treating, cold treating, or by any other method. Always Blade Positioning and Rotational Directional replace blades with new Land Pride blades to assure safety. Figure 5-2 Refer to Figure 5-2: IMPORTANT: Only replace cutting blades in pairs with genuine OEM blades.
  • Page 59 Land Pride List of Cutter Blades Part No. Part Description 820-614C RCF3096 CUTTER BLADE 1/2 x 4 x 20.5 CCW 820-615C RCF3096 CUTTER BLADE 1/2 x 4 x 20.5 CW 820-137C RCF3010 CUTTER BLADE 1/2 x 4 x 25 CCW...
  • Page 60 3/64" (1.1 mm). If 13693 clutches have been slipped to the point of “smoking” , the Clutch friction discs may be damaged and should be replaced. Figure 5-4 Heat build-up may also affect yoke joints. RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M 11/8/18...
  • Page 61 Install bolts (#3) through the end plates and intermediate plates as shown. Place springs (#2) over the bolts and secure with nuts (#1). Refer to Figure 5-6: Progressively tighten each spring retainer bolt until correct spring height “A” is reached. 11/8/18 RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M...
  • Page 62 RCF(M)3010 Dual End Flex Couplers Refer to Figure 5-7 on page 58: Refer to Figure 5-8: Replace two rubber discs (#1), (Land Pride Part No. Replace four rubber discs (#4), (Land Pride Part No. 19-075), as follows: If additional repair parts are required, 19-075), as follows.

  • Page 63: Single End Flex Couplers

    Insert three bolts (#3) through holes in flange (#7). both skid shoes for wear and replace if needed. Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride 2. Place beaded washers (#2) over the three bolts with dealer.

  • Page 64: 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 65: Lubrication Points

    33965 Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = Until grease purges from the relief hole Required Ratchet Jack Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = As required 35068 11/8/18 RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M...

  • Page 66: Gearbox

    Quantity = Fill until oil flow from upper rear port of was not included. gearbox case. NOTE: Use a suction or siphon pump to drain gearboxes of oil when there is not an oil drain plug. RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M 11/8/18...

  • Page 67: Pull-Type Hitch

    Driveline U-Joints & Profile Shields Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = 6 pumps 13755 Hours CV Driveline U-Joints & Profile Shields Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = 6 pumps 14618 11/8/18 RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M...

  • Page 68: Telescoping Driveline Profiles With Zerks

    Hours Telescoping Driveline Profile Without Zerks Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = Clean & coat the inner tube of the driveline with a light film of Multi-Purpose Grease and reassemble. 14618 RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M 11/8/18...

  • Page 69: Rcf(M)3096 Dual End Flex Coupler

    Used only on 3-point and Semi Mounts Units. Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = As required 35008 Hours RCF(M)3010 Single End Flex Coupler Used only on Pull Type Units. Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = As required 11/8/18 RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M...

  • Page 70: Section 6: Specifications & Capacities

    Spring shock absorber on axle of semi-mount & 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 RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M 11/8/18...
  • Page 71 RCF3096 = 8' - 7" RCF3096 = 12' - 5 1/2" RCF(M)3010 = 10' - 6 1/2" RCF(M)3010 = 13' - 3 1/4" 2' - 8 3/4" 33969 Pull-Type Rotary Cutter (RC3096 Shown) 11/8/18 RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M...

  • Page 72: Section 7: Features & Benefits

    Section 7: Features & Benefits RCF3096 & RCF(M)3010 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 11/8/18 RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M...

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

    35 to 40 ft-lbs. (Beaded washer should be embedded halfway into rubber Blade Bolt Lock Nut 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 RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M 11/8/18...

  • Page 75: Section 10: 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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