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Land Pride RCF3684 Operator's Manual

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Rotary Cutters
RCF3684
30867
Table of Contents
30868
Operator's Manual
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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.
For an Operator's Manual and Decal Kit in French
Language, please see your Land Pride dealer.
326-412M
Printed 11/13/18

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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 11/13/18...
  • Page 2 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 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M 11/13/18...
  • 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 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. RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M 11/13/18...
  • 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  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 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818-130C Caution: 540 rpm 30896 30896 30869 818-543C Danger: Guard Missing (2 places) 818-142C Danger: Rotating Driveline 30896 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 30869 818-556C Danger: Thrown Object 30869 818-564C Danger: Rotating Blades 30896 838-094C Warning: High Pressure Fluid Hazard 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 24597 818-552C Danger: Rotating Driveline 24597 818-540C Danger: Guard Missing 33035 818-681C Notice: 20 MPH Max. 30869 838-614C 2" x 9" Red Reflector (2 places) 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 WARNING top of gearbox and replace with vented dipstick. See your To avoid serious injury or death: nearest Land Pride dealer if dipstick is missing. • Always secure cutter with an overhead crane, fork lift, or other suitable lifting device before removing hardware...
  • Page 14 4. Insert hitch pins (#1) into clevis holes as shown and flange locknuts (#3). Do not tighten locknuts. secure with linchpins (#13). 3. Adjust tailwheel arms to desired locations. Tighten locknuts (#3) to the correct torque. 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 15 1"-8 x 4 1/2" GR5 hex head cap screw, 2 1/16" long bushing, and hex nylock nut. Tighten nylock nut to the correct 33330 torque. Category lll Quick Hitch Center Hitch Arrangement Figure 1-8 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 16 Procedure” provided in this manual before dismounting tractor. With concave surface of tapered pin (#18) facing towards the gearbox shaft, insert tapered pin, and secure with removed washer (#19) and nut (#20). Tighten nut to the correct torque. 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 17 If needed, shut tractor off and move or remove drawbar to prevent driveline NOTE: Land Pride’s QH20 Cat. II Quick Hitch can damage. be attached to the tractor to provide quick and easy •...
  • Page 18 Figure 1-10. Measure dimension “A” . • If “A” is less than 1", continue with step 7 on page 15. • If “A” is greater than or equal to 1", skip to “Check Driveline Maximum Length” on page 15. 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 19 (“Y” dimension) and record. b. Cut off outer shield at the mark. Cut same amount off the outer shaft (“Y1” dimension). 11. Remove all burrs and cuttings. 12. Continue with “Check Driveline Maximum Length” on page 15. 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 20 9. Start tractor, raise implement slightly, and drive forward enough to clear the support blocks. 10. Lower implement to ground and shut tractor down using “Tractor Shutdown Procedure”. 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 21 If hydraulic option was installed, screw on a quick attach 30882 coupling to hydraulic hose end (coupling supplied by Spring Hose Loop Assembly customer). Figure 1-15 The ratchet jack option requires no additional set-up instructions. 30877 Pull-Type Axle Assembly Figure 1-14 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 22 (#17), and hex nut (#13) in the order shown. 4. Attach parking jack (#27) to jack stob on tongue with Tighten hex nut (#13) to the correct torque. detent hitch pin (#28). Make certain detent hitch pin is fully inserted. 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 23 (#5) and nut (#3). Tighten nut to the correct torque. 5. Move driveline yoke back and forth several times to make sure yoke is locked in place. 6. Rotate driveline shield (#2) down and hand tighten wing nuts (#4). 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 24 It will also defeat place. Pull on driveline yoke to make certain yoke has the purpose of the tractor’s power take-off shield. locked in place. 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 25 4. Cycle hydraulic system by extending and retracting lift cylinder several times. It may be necessary to purge the hydraulic system of trapped air if operation is sluggish. Refer to “Purge Hydraulic System (Pull- Type)” on this page. 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 26 Front Rubber Guard Refer to Figure 2-1: Install front rubber guard (#1) as shown with 1/2"-13 x 1 1/4" GR5 carriage bolts (#2), and hex whiz nuts (#3). 2. Tighten all nuts to the correct torque. 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 27 2. Install right-hand rear chain guard (#2) with 1/2"-13 x 1 1/4" GR5 carriage bolts (#3), flat washers (#6), spring lock washers (#5), and hex nuts (#4) 3. Tighten all nuts to the correct torque. 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 28 Lower center deck onto the support jacks. 3. Place tractor gear selector in park and/or set brakes, shut engine off and remove ignition key. 4. Disconnect main driveline from the tractor’s power take-off shaft. 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 29 3/4", remove blade bolt and reassemble as before with thicker spacers. 4. Once blade deflections are correct, replace plain nut with supplied locknut (#5) and torque to 450 ft-lbs. 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 30 1/2”-13 x 1 1/4” GR5 carriage bolts (#6), 1/2”-13 x 1 1/4” GR5 bolt (#3), and hex whiz nuts (#7A & #7C). Tighten hex whiz nuts to the correct torque. 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 31 33039 Set Front Blade Tip Set Rear Blade Tip Slightly Rear Blade Tip Front Blade At Cutting Height Higher Than Cutting Height 3-Point Deck Leveling & Cutting Height Figure 3-2 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 32 2. For optimum ground contour following performance, adjust length of center 3-point link until center hitch pin is vertically above lower 3-point hitch pins. Center 3-Point Link Adjustment Figure 3-5 3. Lock center 3-point link in this position. 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 33 3 to 4 inches above ground. 33039 Set Front Blade Tip Set Rear Blade Tip Slightly Rear Blade Tip Front Blade At Cutting Height Higher Than Cutting Height Pull-Type Deck Leveling & Cutting Height Figure 3-6 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 34 If needed, adjust size and quantity of stroke control spacers until desired cutting height is achieved. NOTE: Removing spacers lowers the cutting height and adding spacers raises the cutting height. 30880 Deck Leveling & Hydraulic Height Adjustments Figure 3-8 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 35 All guards and shields must be installed and in good and send projectiles. working condition while operating the implement. • Always disengage power take-off before lifting cutter fully up. Never operate cutter in the raised position. The cutter can discharge objects at high speeds. 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 36 & capacities for specified cutting capacity. Hazard” on page 3. Replace damaged and worn Exceeding rated cutting capacity can damage drive hoses with genuine Land Pride parts. components, cutter blades, and deck components. 11. Remove solid supports from under the deck.
  • Page 37 Do not operate a pull-type cutter at an angle exceeding 25 degrees up or down or at any angle that will force the driveline to bind and/or hit the tractor drawbar. 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 38 WARNING To avoid serious injury or death: Do not back pull-type cutter into solid objects. The joint where the tongue is pinned to the deck will pivot upward causing damage to the deck and driveline. 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 39 6. Disconnect hydraulic hoses (#12 & #13) from the tractor. Insert couplers through spring hose loop (#10) to keep couplers out of the dirt. Pull back on lock collar (#2) and pull driveline (#17) from tractor power take-off shaft. 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 40 (#12) through park jack and tongue mounting bracket. Disconnect hydraulic hose (#9) from the tractor. Insert couplers through spring hose loop (#14) to keep couplers out of the dirt. 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 41 With a little practice you will be at a safe ground speed. On roadways, transport in such a pleased with what your Land Pride Rotary Cutter can do. manner that faster moving vehicles can easily see you When you are done mowing, need to take a break, or just and pass you safely.
  • Page 42 Order Do not alter implement or replace parts on the implement • only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride with other brands. Other brands may not fit properly or dealer.
  • Page 43 Do not attempt to modify a blade such as hard surfacing, heat treating, cold treating, or by any other method. Always replace blades with new Land Pride blades to assure safety. • A locknut that has been removed can lose its thread locking properties.
  • Page 44 Refer to Figure 5-5 on page 41: clutch housing exactly 2 revolutions to restore the Progressively tighten each spring retainer bolt until clutch to the original setting pressure. correct spring height “A” dimension is obtained. 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 45 (#3), and flange locknut (#7). Tighten locknut to the correct torque. 6. Reinsert 1/2"-13 x 4 3/4" bolt (#5) and secure with hex flange locknut (#6). Tighten locknut to the correct torque. 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 46 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 47 Legend Hours Gauge Wheel Spindle Tube Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity = 6 pumps 30887 Hours Gauge Wheel Hub Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = 2 pumps 30887 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 48 Hours Driveline Shield Bearings Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity = 6 pumps 13755 Hours Driveline Profiles Quantity = Clean & coat inner tube of driveline with a light film of grease and then reassemble. 14618 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 49 NOTE: Use a suction or siphon pump to drain gearbox of oil when there is not an oil drain plug. Required Ratchet Jack (Optional) Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = Until grease purges from threads. 30890 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 50 Front guard Optional: Rubber belting, single chain guard or double chain guard Rear Guard Optional: Single chain guard or double chain guard Jack Stand Jack stand on tongue of pull-type cutter 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 51 Table of Contents Section 6: Specifications & Capacities 90 1/2" (2.30 m) 43 3/4" (1.11 m) 129" (3.28 m) 3-Point Rotary Cutter 30891 30 3/4" (78.1 cm) 179 1/2" (4.56 m) Pull-Type Rotary Cutter 30892 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 52 RCF3684 Model Features Benefits Surpassed rugged industry All Land Pride Cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary standards testing procedures specified by ANSI. A rugged heavy built gearbox capable of handling heavy cutting applications. 5 Year gearbox warranty Shows Land Pride’s confidence in gearbox integrity.
  • Page 53 Replace both blades Disassemble and inspect driveline for incorrectly High torque start-up located needles or damaged bearing cap. Lowering too fast Adjust rate of drop Tailwheel support failing Hitting objects when turning Reduce speed on turns 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 54 2190 4820 3560 Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above. Additional Torque Values Blade Bolt Lock Nut 450 ft-lbs Blade Carrier Hub Nut 450 ft-lbs Minimum 11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M...
  • Page 55 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 56 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www.landpride.com...