Land Pride RCR1860 Operator's Manual page 16

Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
Section 1: Assembly & 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 (power take-off).
Tractor Horsepower Rating . . . . . 20 to 65 horsepower
Hitch Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cat I
Power Take-Off Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 rpm
Power Take-Off Shaft Type . . . . . . . . . 1 3/8"-6 Spline
!
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
Lightweight tractors with rear attached implements may need
weights added to the front to maintain steering control.
Consult your tractor Operator's Manual to determine proper
weight requirements and maximum weight limitations.
Torque Requirements
Refer to "Torque Values Chart" on page 36 to
determine correct torque values for common bolts. See
"Additional Torque Values" at bottom of chart for
exceptions to standard torque values.
NOTE: Do not tighten hardware to the correct
torque until assembly is complete.
Gearbox Vented Dipstick
Refer to Figure 1-1:
IMPORTANT: Gearboxes are shipped with solid
plugs in them to prevent oil loss during shipping and
handling. The solid plug on top of the gearbox must
be replaced with a vented dipstick before operating
the implement.
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
Solid Plug
Gearbox Vented Dipstick Installation
Figure 1-1
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Install
Vented Dipstick
Oil Level
Plug
DO NOT
OVERFILL!
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Tractor Shutdown Procedure
The following are basic tractor shutdown procedures.
Follow these procedures and any additional shutdown
procedures provided in your tractor Operator's Manual
before leaving the operator's seat.
1. Reduce engine speed and disengage power take-off
if engaged.
2. Park tractor and implement on level, solid ground.
3. Lower implement to ground or onto non-concrete
support blocks.
4. Put tractor in park or set park brake, turn off engine,
and remove switch key to prevent unauthorized
starting.
5. Relieve all hydraulic pressure to auxiliary hydraulic
lines.
6. Wait for all components to come to a complete stop
before leaving the operator's seat.
7. Use steps, grab-handles and anti-slip surfaces when
stepping on and off the tractor.
Carriage Bolts in Manual Tube
Refer to Figure 1-2 on page 13:
NOTE: Instructions below do not apply to 5-packs
and when replacing rear metal band with rear chain
guard or rear rubber guard.
1. Replace the two outside long carriage bolts (#11) on
back of rear metal band with 3/8"-16 x 3/4" GR5
carriage bolts shipped stored in manual tube (#25).
New carriage bolts should be installed with carriage
head on the outside.
2. Tighten hex whiz nuts to the correct torque.
Tailwheel & Hitch Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-2 on page 13:
1. Tailwheel A-frame (#1) is shipped with the short
cross brace attached to adjusting bracket (#2).
Separate the two by removing locknut (#14) and
carriage bolt (#11).
2. Rear brace bars (#4) are shipped attached to the
tailwheel A-Frame (#1). Separate the three by
removing lock nuts (#13) and hex head bolts (#8B).
3. Attach long cross brace in tailwheel A-frame (#1)
behind adjusting bracket (#2) as shown with
5/8"-11 x 1 1/2" GR5 carriage bolt (#11) and hex top
locknut (#14). Draw locknut up loose. Do not tighten
locknut at this time.
4. Attach tailwheel A-frame (#1) and rear brace
bars (#4) to the deck lugs as shown with 5/8"-11 x 2"
hex head bolts (#8B) and hex flange lock nuts (#13).
Draw lock nuts up snug and then back off 1/4 turn.
5. Bushings (#5) are zip tied to top hitch (#20).
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