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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 3/12/21...
Machine Identification Record your machine details in the log below. If you replace this manual, be sure to transfer this information to the new manual. If you, or the dealer, have added Options not originally ordered with the machine, or removed Options that were originally ordered, the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine.
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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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Parts Manual for this equipment. for 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.
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 you best The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a assurance against an accident.
Replace parts on this implement correct tools and equipment. follow all shutdown procedures with genuine Land Pride parts only. Always properly match the wheel before leaving the operator’s seat to Do not alter this implement in a way size to the properly sized tire.
Use Seat Belt and ROPS Keep Riders Off Lights and Devices Machinery Land Pride recommends the use of a CAB or roll-over-protective- Slow moving tractors, and Never carry riders on the tractor structures (ROPS) and seat belt self-propelled equipment can or implement.
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Important Safety Information Listed below are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Avoid crystalline Silica Be aware of and follow OSHA If possible, change into disposable (or other local, State, or Federal) or washable work clothes at the (quartz) Dust guidelines for exposure to airborne...
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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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Table of Contents Important Safety Information 72859 818-391C Warning: Tractor Roll Over Hazard 72859 818-390C Warning: Thrown Object Hazard 72859 818-831C Warning: High Pressure Fluid Hazard 3/12/21 RCP(M)2760 & RCP(M)3760 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-548M...
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Table of Contents Important Safety Information 72871 818-130C (Used only on RCP2760 & RCP3760 Series) Warning: Operate only with 540 rpm power take-off 72871 818-240C (Used only on RCPM2760 & RCPM3760 Series) Warning: Operate only with 1000 rpm power take-off...
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Table of Contents Important Safety Information 72922 858-765C Pinch Point 72859 818-388C Notice: Valve must be open 72861 838-293C Warning: Read Operator’s Manual 3/12/21 RCP(M)2760 & RCP(M)3760 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-548M...
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Table of Contents Important Safety Information 72860 858-949C Warning/Danger/Notice - Combination Safety Decal Models RCP(M)2760 & 3760 RCP(M)2760 & RCP(M)3760 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-548M 3/12/21...
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Table of Contents Important Safety Information 72858 818-339C Warning: High Pressure Fluid Hazard Models RCP(M)2760 & 3760 72858 858-947C Danger: Thrown Object and Rotating Blade Hazard (3-Places) Models RCP(M)2760 & 3760 3/12/21 RCP(M)2760 & RCP(M)3760 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-548M...
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Table of Contents Important Safety Information 72861 838-615C 2" x 9" Amber Reflector 72858 838-614C 2" x 9" Red Reflector 72859 838-614C 2" x 9" Red Reflector RCP(M)2760 & RCP(M)3760 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-548M 3/12/21...
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Table of Contents Important Safety Information 72858 818-230C 1 11/16" x 2 13/16" Red Reflector (2 places) 72904 316-362S Socket mounted Slow Moving Vehicle Sign Offered as an Accessory. See “Slow Moving Vehicle Sign Accessory” on page 50. 3/12/21 RCP(M)2760 & RCP(M)3760 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-548M...
The RCP2760 cutters are designed for Category 2 or 3 Serial Number three-point hitch mounting on 75 hp. minimum tractors For quick reference and prompt service, record model weighing 8,000 lbs.
2. If you are still not satisfied, seek out the owner or general manager of the dealership, explain the problem, and request assistance. 3. For further assistance write to: Land Pride Service Department 1525 East North Street P.O. Box 5060 Salina, KS 67402-5060 E-mail address lpservicedept@landpride.com...
The outlets must be capable of infinite variable flow weights to the left rear tractor wheel. control (turtle/rabbit control) with center detent off RCP2760 levers. If gauge wheels are included, the control Tractor absolute min. wt..8,000 lbs (3,630 kg) levers for the outer arm cylinder and deck cylinder Tractor basic min.
Tractors with only a ROPS must have a protective shield added to the right-hand fender. A universal operator protective shield is available from Land Pride. Refer to page 51 for additional information and installation. It is also recommended that a protective shield or screen be added to the right-hand side of the tractor engine cowling and radiator.
3-Point Stabilizer Kit” on page 52. customer’s tractor hitch type. (Cat II or Cat III). Purchase required upper hitch pin locally or order a Land Pride IMPORTANT: Hydraulic fluid must be added to the hitch pin if customer’s tractor does not include the pin.
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Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 37298 74473 Top center 3-point link Power take-off shaft Drawbar Lower 3-point lift arms Hook-up (Category III Shown) Figure 1-3 Refer to Figure 1-3: 3. Three different hitch pin arrangements are shown in Figure 1-4.
Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Driveline Hook-Up 74477 Refer to Figure 1-6: DANGER To avoid serious injury or death: • Tractor power take-off shaft shield, driveline shields, and gearbox shaft shields must be installed and in good working condition to avoid driveline entanglement and projectiles flying off of the driveline.
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Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 30398 74474 Driveline Hook-up Check Driveline Minimum Length Figure 1-6 Figure 1-7 Driveline Minimum Operating Length IMPORTANT: An additional driveline may be required if implement is attached to more than one Refer to Figure 1-7: tractor or if a Quick Hitch is used.
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Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 22311 24804 30398 22311 30398 Outer Shielding has been removed for clarity. Driveline Shortening Driveline Maximum Operating Length Figure 1-8 Figure 1-9 Refer to Figure 1-8: Driveline Maximum Operating Length 8. If dimension “A” was less than 1" (2.5 cm), shorten Refer to Figure 1-9: driveline as follows: The driveline maximum operating length must, when fully...
Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Lower implement to ground and shut tractor down before 24872 dismounting. Refer to “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page 45. Install Stabilizer Turnbuckles If installing Kubota stabilizer turnbuckles, first, level the deck and then install Kubota turnbuckles. Refer to “Deck Level Adjustments”...
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Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 74451 72918 Break-away cylinder Important: Locate and remove 1/2" shipping bolt Connect both before connecting hoses to single hydraulic hoses. duplex outlet Transport Safety Chain for Transport Figure 1-12 Transport Safety Chain Refer to Figure 1-12: Tractor duplex controls WARNING...
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Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Hook-up LED Lights 74443 Refer to Figure 1-15: The lead wiring harness (#13) is equipped with a 7-pin plug for connecting to the tractor 7-pin electrical outlet shown in Figure 1-16. Route lead wire harness (#13) through the front and rear spring hose loops (#2).
Table of Contents Section 2: Hydraulic Set-up Options Section 2: Hydraulic Set-up Options Options Independent Control Option There are two basic Hydraulic Options for the Parallel Refer to Figure 2-11 on page 35: Arm Rotary Cutter (Tractor Control Option and With this arrangement, the BREAKAWAY cylinder, Independent Control).
Table of Contents Section 2: Hydraulic Set-up Options Tractor Control Option 72918 NOTE: The response time with independent Break-away cylinder controlled cylinders is faster than tractor controlled cylinders. If frequent changes to the deck position are required, independent controlled cylinders should be considered.
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Table of Contents Section 2: Hydraulic Set-up Options 72906 Tractor Controlled Parallel Arm Movement Figure 2-3 Control Lever Center Position Checks Float Position Control Check Refer to Figure 2-3: Refer to Figure 2-3: Operate tractor console control lever designated for Gauge wheels must be installed before setting tractor ARM1 by pushing it forward briefly to see which way operator levers to float position.
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Table of Contents Section 2: Hydraulic Set-up Options Purge Hydraulic Cylinders Figure 2-4 Purge Hydraulic Cylinders 8. Slowly retract ARM2 cylinder until hydraulic oil starts to flow from the cylinder’s base port. Refer to Figure 2-4 & Figure 2-5: 9. Shut tractor engine off and remove ignition key. After hydraulic hose hook-up has been verified, purge hydraulic cylinders of air in the following order: 10.
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Table of Contents Section 2: Hydraulic Set-up Options Independent Control Option Control Stick Functions With Independent Control Option, all hydraulics on the Refer to Figure 2-8: cutter are self contained using only the solenoid valve, The control stick is set-up to handle Independent control stick, and oil in the reservoir to operate the No-Float Control or Independent Float Control.
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Table of Contents Section 2: Hydraulic Set-up Options 2. Find a suitable location to place control stick when 72896 not in use. a. A suitable location for the control stick is usually close to the operator’s right-hand side on the tractor fender or fender console.
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Table of Contents Section 2: Hydraulic Set-up Options FLOAT Control Control Stick Functional Checks Refer to Figure 2-8 on page 32: Refer to Figure 2-11 on page 35: The control stick is equipped with a FLOAT detent button. IMPORTANT: Before engaging the tractor power The float control should only be used if the cutter deck is take-off, make sure the reservoir is full of hydraulic equipped with gauge wheels and the gauge wheels are...
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Table of Contents Section 2: Hydraulic Set-up Options 72907 Independent Controlled Parallel Arm Movement Figure 2-11 • Some tractors are equipped with two power take-off speeds. FLOAT ON/OFF Detent Push Button Switch Be certain your tractor’s power take-off is set-up to operate Refer to Figure 2-11: at the implement’s rated power take-off speed or equipment Gauge wheels must be installed before checking FLOAT...
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Table of Contents Section 2: Hydraulic Set-up Options Deck Motor ON/OFF Rocker Switch 72896 Make sure reservoir is full of hydraulic oil Refer to Figure 2-12: before engaging power take-off Move tractor and cutter to a remote location away from all bystanders to check motor operation. 2.
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Table of Contents Section 3: Adjustments Section 3: Adjustments Hydraulic Flow Control Set cutter in the folded transport position. (All parallel arm and deck cylinders will be fully retracted and in Independent Control is factory set to operate hydraulic the transport position.) cylinders at the correct speed.
Table of Contents Section 3: Adjustments Deck Level Adjustments 6. Place a level on the cutter deck to read deck levelness from front to rear. Deck level adjustments should be made on a level surface large enough to cover the area under the tractor IMPORTANT: Gauge wheels should not touch and deck with parallel arms fully extended.
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Do not use a power take-off adapter. The adapter will increase strain on the tractor’s power take-off shaft causing The RCP2760, RCPM2760, RCP3760, & RCPM3760 possible damage to shaft and driveline. It will also defeat Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutters are uniquely versatile the purpose of the tractor’s power take-off shield.
Table of Contents Section 4: Operating • • Be careful when working areas where obstructions can be Do not exceed rated cutting capacity of your cutter. See hidden. Always mark potential hazards with a visible flag. specifications & capacities for specified cutting capacity. Travel slowly through high risk areas and be prepared to Exceeding rated cutting capacity can damage drive stop immediately should implement make contact with a...
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Roll-Over Protective Structure needed, a slow moving vehicle sign can be (ROPS) and seat belt. Keep folding ROPS in the purchased from your nearest Land Pride dealer. “locked up” position when appropriate. When ROPS Refer to “Slow Moving Vehicle Sign Accessory” on is in the up position, the seat belt must be fastened page 50.
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Table of Contents Section 4: Operating Basic Operating Instructions Return to the tractor and adjust tractor 3-point arms until the driveline is approximately level. IMPORTANT: Your cutter is equipped with free 8. If control stick is included, read and fully understand swinging cutting blades to reduce shock loads.
Replace shear bolt (#3) with correct replacement part Raise arms and deck up to clear any obstacles that (Land Pride Part No. 802-885C). A substitute shear bolt will interfere with pivoting unit back to “home” may result in damage to the parallel arms and/or main frame.
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Table of Contents Section 4: Operating 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. IMPORTANT: If parking tractor with attached cutter folded up, make sure transport safety chain is hooked to the deck, and if available, the FLOAT detent button is OFF.
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Table of Contents Section 4: Operating 72911 Parked Position Figure 4-5 Unhook Rotary Cutter 8. Remove detent pins (#1) and lower park stands (#2) as needed to support cutter mainframe. Replace Initial Preparation detent pins. 9. Restart tractor and lower 3-point arms until cutter IMPORTANT: To help stabilize an unhooked frame, mainframe is supported by the park stands (#2).
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Table of Contents Section 4: Operating 72917 74474 Unhook Hydraulic Hoses Unhook Driveline Figure 4-7 Figure 4-9 Unhook Hydraulic Hoses Unhook Driveline Refer to :Figure 4-7: Refer to Figure 4-9: Move hydraulic control levers back and forth several Pull back on driveline pull collar (#2), and hold while times to relieve all hydraulic pressure in hydraulic pulling driveline yoke from tractor power take-off hoses.
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Table of Contents Section 4: Operating Unhook Quick Hitch Arrangement 72917 NOTE: This arrangement does not apply to cutters utilizing the Kubota Stabilizer Kit. 1. Refer to Quick Hitch Operator’s Manual for unhooking instructions specific to your Quick Hitch. 2. Restart tractor and lower 3-point lift arms until auto- lock hooks are below implement hitch pins and upper hook is below implement upper hitch point.
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Otherwise, increase tractor throttle power take-off speed to 540 rpm for RCP2760 and RCP3760 series cutters and 1000 rpm for RCPM2760 and RCPM3760 series cutters. Proceed forward at a mowing speed that is comfortable and will produce a quality, controlled cut for ground conditions and material density.
Refer to Figure 5-1: • Independent No-Float Control Land Pride offers, as an accessory, the slow moving Both options provide full control of ARM1, ARM2, DECK, vehicle sign with mounting blade (#1) for tractors not and BREAKAWAY cylinders electrically. The cylinders equipped with a removable sign or when the tractor’s sign...
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Table of Contents Section 5: Optional Equipment Protective Shield Installation 13239 Refer to Figure 5-2: Measure width and thickness of the tractor ROPS bar to determine if the clamping hardware supplied will be adequate. 2. Compare parts list and quantities with parts received.
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6. If hooked to a tractor, unhook Parallel Arm Rotary IMPORTANT: This optional stabilizer kit must be Cutter from the tractor. Refer to “Unhook Rotary used with RCP2760 & RCPM2760 Parallel Arm Cutter” on page 46. Rotary Cutters attached to M6 Kubota tractors. The...
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Table of Contents Section 5: Optional Equipment Attach Stabilizer Turnbuckles 39791 Refer to Figure 5-3 on page 52: Tractor axle housing NOTE: The Kubota tractor must be hooked-up to the Parallel Arm Cutter, driveline installed, and cutter deck leveled before stabilizer turnbuckles can be installed.
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Table of Contents Section 6: Hydraulic Plumbing Section 6: Hydraulic Plumbing Tractor Control Option 72918 Refer to “Tractor Control Option” on page 29 for assembly and set-up instructions. Breakaway Cylinder Breakaway cylinder Refer to Figure 6-1: Pressure shut down valve CAUTION To avoid minor or moderate injury: The breakaway cylinder is designed to bypass hydraulic fluid...
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Table of Contents Section 6: Hydraulic Plumbing 72899 Pressure line Case drain line Return line Motor pump Shut off 40 gallon Relief valve reservoir valve Deck motor Deck Motor Plumbing for Tractor Control Option Figure 6-3 Independent Control Options Deck Motor Plumbing Refer to Figure 6-3: Refer to “Independent Control Option”...
Table of Contents Section 6: Hydraulic Plumbing 72901 Return line See Figure 6-6 Port T Pressure Port P2 Shut off Port P1 40 gallon Hydraulic valve reservoir pump Valve with float control capabilities Cylinder Pump Plumbing for Independent Option Figure 6-5 Valve Plumbing Deck Motor Plumbing Refer to Figure 6-5:...
Proper servicing and adjustments are key to the long life Replace damaged components as needed. Order only of any implement. With careful inspection and routine genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride maintenance, you can avoid costly downtime and repair. dealer.
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22003 Blade bolt access hole Blade Rotation Figure 8-2 Land Pride Rotary Cutter Blade Parts 9. Refer to Figure 8-2: Carefully check cutting edges of Item Part No. Part Description blades in relation to blade carrier rotation to ensure correct blade placement.Cutter blades must be...
Use care when removing and replacing Check skid shoes for wear and replace as needed. Order this nut. Do not tighten nut with more than 3 ft. lbs. of only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride torque. dealer.
Before each use of the cutter, ensure all four chain guard sections (#1-#4) are present and undamaged. Replace any damaged or missing chain guard components as needed. Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride dealer. 3/12/21...
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.
Table of Contents Section 8: Maintenance & Lubrication Lubrication Points Lubrication Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Intervals in hours at which Legend spray lube grease lube oil lube lubrication is required 74541 Hours Parallel Arm 9 - Zerks on one side (Typical both sides) Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 72878 Hours...
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Table of Contents Section 8: Maintenance & Lubrication 72881 Hours Gauge Wheel Yoke and Wheel Bearings 2 - Zerks per wheel (3-wheels) Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 14294 Hours Driveline Profile 2 - Zerks Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 72861 Hours Driveline Yokes 2 - Zerks...
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Table of Contents Section 8: Maintenance & Lubrication Motor Spindle Hub Lubrication 72883 Refer to Figure 8-7: The motor spindle hub (#1), has two cavity plugs (#2) located on one side of the housing. NOTE: To check fluid level, ports (#2) in motor spindle hub must point up, when cutter deck is in the transport position as shown in Figure 8-6.
Self contained hydraulic system eliminates the tractor/RCP hydraulic incompatibility. This (Self-Contained Hydraulics) option uses the RCP hydraulic system to operate the cutter. Makes the RCP2760 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter a match fit for Kubota tractor model Kubota 3-Point Stabilizer Kit M126GX, M135GX, M6-141, and M6-141.
Table of Contents Section 11: Troubleshooting Section 11: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Solution Motor Oil Seal Leaking Return line from motor has been pinched or Replace lower seal of motor. Check motor is collapsed return hose for kinks. Spindle Hub Seal Leaking Return line from motor has been pinched or Replace lower seal of motor and Spindle is collapsed...
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 such as blades, belts, tines, etc. 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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