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Copyright 2008 All rights Reserved Land Pride provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, 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 could result in injury instructions noted on them. remove the key. or equipment damage. Detach and store implements in a area where children normally do not play. Secure implement by using blocks and supports. 9/24/08 RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M...
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Lower the cutter to the ground, Never allow children to operate Remove all tools and unused pars put tractor in park, turn off engine, equipment. from the cutter before operation. and remove key before preforming maintenance. RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M 9/24/08...
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Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems. If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be treated within a few hours or gangrene may result. 9/24/08 RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M...
Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information Safety Labels specified by Land Pride. When ordering new components make sure the correct safety labels are included in the Your Rotary Cutter comes equipped with all safety labels in request. place. They were designed to help you safely operate your im- 4.
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Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 818-540C Danger: Guard Missing 26625 818-540C Danger: Guard Missing 24597 818-230C Red Reflector 14364 9/24/08 RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M...
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Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information 24598 818-830C Safety: Combo 818-564C Danger: Rotating Blades - Keep Away 26624 818-556C 26624 Danger: Thrown Object Hazard RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M 9/24/08...
Table of Contents Land Pride Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new Owner Assistance product owners. The Warranty Registration card should be filled out by This Rotary Cutter has been designed with care and built the dealer at the time of purchase.
Refer to Figure 1-1: Refer to Figure 1-1 for Cat. II & Cat. III Hitches: IMPORTANT: RCR2684 Rotary Cutters are shipped with a solid plug in the gear box to prevent loss of oil 4. Insert 3/4”-10 x 4” GR5 hex head bolt (#6A) through during shipping and handling.
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Quick Hitch hook-up. bottom hole for 3-point hook-up. 26633 26627 Assembly Of Spacer (#3) For Cat III Quick Hitch Hook-UP Assembly Of Spacer (#3) For Cat III 3-Point Hitch Hook-UP Figure 1-2 Figure 1-3 9/24/08 RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M...
IMPORTANT: Not all objects will be stopped by safety shields. Therefore, Land Pride recommends using extreme caution when cutting in public areas. It is best to operate the Rotary Cutter when no one is around the cutter.
(#12), and 1/2” nuts (#13). 6. Refer to “Cutting Height Adjustment” on page 16 to adjust tail wheel height. 14384 Single Tailwheel Assembly 14385 Figure 1-7 Dual Tailwheel Assembly Figure 1-8 9/24/08 RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M...
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(#1). 11. The lift link rods on your tractor’s 3- point hitch should be adjusted to allow for lateral float. Please consult you tractor’s manual for adjusting instructions. 2663 3-Point Tractor Hook-Up Figure 1-9 RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M 9/24/08...
Cut off inner shield at mark (“X” dimension). Cut same amount off inner shaft (“X1” dimension). Repeat cut off procedure (“Y” & “Y1” dimensions) to cut outer driveline half. f. Remove all burrs and cuttings. 9/24/08 RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M...
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10. Start tractor and raise Rotary Cutter just enough to remove support blocks fro under the cutter deck. 11. Slowly engage tractor’s 3-point controls to lower the cutter. Check for sufficient drawbar clearance. Move drawbar ahead, aside or remove if required. RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M 9/24/08...
Figure 2-1 Deck Leveling From Front to Rear Vertical alignment CAUTION Wear a pair of gloves when checking cutting height. Avoid direct 26636 contact with the cutting edge of the blade. Top Link Adjustment Figure 2-2 9/24/08 RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M...
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Figure 2-3 For best cutting efficiency, adjust the lower 3-point arm height such that the front cutter blade is approximately 1" lower than the rear cutter blade. Rear Blade Front Blade 20947 Cutting Height Figure 2-4 RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M 9/24/08...
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Remove attaching hardware; 1/2” -13 x 3 1/2" GR5 hex head bolt (#1), 1/2” lock washer (#2) and 1/2” nut (#3). c. Adjust tailwheel up or down to desired cutting height and replace attaching hardware. 14388 Dual Tailwheel Height Adjustment Figure 2-5 9/24/08 RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M...
Wait for PTO to come to a complete stop before dismounting from tractor to check for probable causes. Make necessary repairs and adjustments before continuing on. RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M 9/24/08...
Land Pride 84" Rotary Cutter. The running operational safety check may now be done. DANGER It is important that at any time during this safety check Never carry a person on the cutter.
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With a little practice you will be transport height. pleased with what you and your Land Pride Rotary Cutter can do. You should now be ready to transport to your cutting site at a safe ground speed.
It is best to operate the Rotary Cutter with no one around. Land Pride offers two types of front guards to best suit 20928 your application. They are the rubber skirt guard and chain skirt guard.
The cutter front is leveled with the tractor’s three point hitch. See Section 3, Assembly and Set-up”, for proper installation and detailed adjustment information. 20939 Dual Leveling Wheels Figure 4-6 RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M 9/24/08...
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See “Check Chain Installation (Optional)” on page 10 for proper installation. Part Number & Description 312-071A Check Chain Assembly 14617 Optional Check Chain Assembly Figure 4-7 9/24/08 RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M...
Either situation can drop the cutter instantly even when power to the hydraulics is shut off. 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 will contribute to...
It will be necessary to hold the hex end of the retainer Figure 5-2 bolt in order to count the exact number of revolutions. Land Pride Cutter Blade Parts 3. Start tractor and engage driveline for 2-3 seconds to permit slippage of the clutch surfaces. Disengage Item Part No.
Place 6. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to springs (#2) over the bolts and secure with nuts (#1). prevent rust. Ask your dealer for Aerosol Land Pride touch-up paint. Land Pride Touch-up Paint Part No.
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Quantity = Fill until oil reaches full mark on dipstick. Please see your dealer if you did not receive a vent plug with dipstick. 9/24/08 RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M...
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Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = Clean & coat inner tube of driveline with a light film of grease and then reassemble. 14618 Hours Inner Tube Bearing Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 13755 Quantity = As required RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M 9/24/08...
Blade Bolts Keyed with Harden Flat Washer and Lock Nut Blade Cutting Capacity 2” Optional Front Guard Chain guard - Standard Rubber guard - Available through parts department. Optional Rear Guard Chain guard - Standard 9/24/08 RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M...
Section 7: Features and Benefits RCR2684 Model Features Benefits Surpassed rugged industry All Land Pride Cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary testing procedures specified by ANSI. standards Tractor HP Range 60-110 HP. 5 Year gearbox warranty A rugged heavy built gearbox capable of handling heavy cutting applications.
Gearbox: Five years Parts and Labor Blades, Tires, and Driveline Friction Discs: Considered wear items This Warranty is limited to the 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 such as blades, belts, tines, etc.
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