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Land Pride RCR1548 Operator's Manual

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Rotary Cutters
RCR1548
26578
Table of Contents
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.
312-556M
Operator's Manual
Printed 7/31/23

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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 7/31/23...
  • 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 RCR1548 Rotary Cutters 312-556M 8/1/23...
  • 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. App on your smart phone, open the App, Refer to Parts Manual QR point your phone on the QR code and Locator on this page for take a picture. detailed instructions. RCR1548 Rotary Cutters 312-556M 8/1/23...
  • 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 potential hazard assurance against an accident.
  • Page 6  Lower implement to the ground and  Replace parts on this implement using the correct tools and follow all shutdown procedures with genuine Land Pride parts only. equipment. before leaving the operator’s seat to Do not alter this implement in a way ...
  • Page 7 Use Seat Belt and ROPS Keep Riders Off Lights and Devices Machinery  Land Pride recommends the use of a CAB or roll-over-protective-  Never carry riders on the tractor or  A slow moving power machine structures (ROPS) and seat belt implement.
  • Page 8 Important Safety Information Listed below are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual.  Be aware of and follow OSHA  If possible, change into disposable Avoid Crystalline Silica (or other local, State, or Federal) or washable work clothes at the (Quartz) Dust work site;...
  • Page 9 Important Safety Information This page left blank intentionally. 8/1/23...
  • Page 10 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 11 Danger: Thrown Object Hazard 1 Place: At the back of the deck on the left side 35892 70266 818-555C Danger: Rotating Blade Hazard 1 Place: At the back of the deck on the right side 8/1/23 RCR1548 Rotary Cutters 312-556M...
  • Page 12 818-142C Danger: Rotating Driveline Entanglement Hazard 1 Place: At the front of the deck 35892 70486 858-095C Red Reflector: 2" x 4 1/2" 2 Places: On the left and right back side of the deck RCR1548 Rotary Cutters 312-556M 8/1/23...
  • Page 13 2 Places: On both sides of the floating hitch 16342 70375 818-552C Danger: Rotating Driveline - Keep Away 1 Place: On the driveline shield 16342 70374 818-540C Danger: Guard Missing - DO NOT Operate 1 Place: On the driveline inner profile 8/1/23 RCR1548 Rotary Cutters 312-556M...
  • Page 14 Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Serial Number Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners. This Rotary Cutter has been designed For quick reference and prompt service, record model with care and built by skilled workers using quality and serial number on the inside cover page and again on materials.
  • Page 15 A vented dipstick for the gearbox is included in a bag with Follow these procedures and any additional shutdown the manual. See your nearest Land Pride Dealer if procedures provided in your tractor Operator’s Manual dipstick is missing. Remove temporary red plug from top before leaving the operator’s seat.
  • Page 16 8. Remove hex flange locknuts (#14) from bolts (#12). adjusted with jam nut (#19) to operator preference. Do not remove bolts. Make certain there are two or more threads showing beyond hex nuts (#11) after they are torqued tight. RCR1548 Rotary Cutters 312-556M 8/1/23...
  • Page 17 IMPORTANT: The driveline must be lubricated 9. Raise driveline (#5) up and rotate driveline hook (#6) before putting it into service. Refer to “Lubrication down. Points” on page 30. 10. Lower driveline (#5) until resting in driveline hook (#6). 8/1/23 RCR1548 Rotary Cutters 312-556M...
  • Page 18 A loose yoke can work free allowing the driveline to rotate uncontrollably. NOTE: Land Pride’s Quick Hitch can be attached to • the tractor to provide quick and easy 3-point All guards and shields must be installed and in good connection and disconnection.
  • Page 19 8. Pull on both ends of the driveline to make sure it is secured to the tractor and implement. 9. The tractor’s lower 3-point arms should be adjusted for lateral float. Please consult your tractor’s manual. 10. Continue with “Check Driveline Interference” on page 17. 8/1/23 RCR1548 Rotary Cutters 312-556M...
  • Page 20 If “A” is greater than or equal to 1" (2.5 cm), skip to 3. Without removing the support blocks, continue with “Assemble Inner & Outer Driveline Halves” on “Connect Driveline” on page 14. this page . RCR1548 Rotary Cutters 312-556M 8/1/23...
  • Page 21 Do not lower implement onto the support blocks. 4. Without changing the 3-point lift height, shut tractor down using “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page 11. 5. Check to make sure driveline does not exceed 25 above horizontal. 8/1/23 RCR1548 Rotary Cutters 312-556M...
  • Page 22 It is best to operate the cutter when no one is nearby. Stop blade rotation if someone is in or around the area. 18333 Rubber Guards Figure 2-1 RCR1548 Rotary Cutters 312-556M 8/1/23...
  • Page 23 3. With gloves on, carefully rotate each blade tip to the position shown in Figure 3-2. Blade Tip At This End Should Be Slightly Higher Than Cutting Height Cutting Height Blade Tip Blade Tip 30242 Cutting Height Figure 3-2 8/1/23 RCR1548 Rotary Cutters 312-556M...
  • Page 24 (#2). Tighten flange nut to the correct torque. 5. Readjust tractor’s lower 3-Point arm height as needed. See section titled “Deck Leveling From Front to Rear” on page 19. 30244 Tailwheel Height Adjustment Figure 3-4 RCR1548 Rotary Cutters 312-556M 8/1/23...
  • Page 25 540 rpm. Do not exceed 540 rpm power take-off flying off of the driveline. speed. Excessive speed can damage drive/driven components and increase the risk of a thrown object hazard. 8/1/23 RCR1548 Rotary Cutters 312-556M...
  • Page 26 12. Once the cutter is running smoothly, increase tractor power take-off speed to 540 rpm. Stop power take-off rotation immediately if vibration occurs. 13. Investigate cause of vibration and make repairs before putting cutter back into service. RCR1548 Rotary Cutters 312-556M 8/1/23...
  • Page 27 6. Reinstall hitch pins, linchpins, and hair pin cotters in cutter hitch for safe keeping. Collapse driveline by pushing tractor end of driveline towards cutter gearbox. 8. Rotate driveline storage hook down and place driveline in storage hook. 8/1/23 RCR1548 Rotary Cutters 312-556M...
  • Page 28 8. For additional information, see “General Operating operation. It really pays to inspect a new area and to Instructions” on this page . develop a safe plan before cutting. RCR1548 Rotary Cutters 312-556M 8/1/23...
  • Page 29 With a little practice, you will be pleased with what you and your Land Pride cutter can do. Whether you are done mowing, need to take a break, or...
  • Page 30 Proper servicing and adjustments are key to the long life IMPORTANT: Replace cutting blades in pairs with of any implement. With careful inspection and routine genuine Land Pride blades only. Replacing single maintenance, you can avoid costly downtime and repair. blades can result in an out-of-balance condition that...
  • Page 31 Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Use 1-11/16" Socket Wrench On Blade Nut (#5) 26708 Land Pride Rotary Cutter Blade Parts 26578 Part No. Part Description Counterclockwise Blade Rotation 326-402A 48" MATCHED BLADE KIT with 3/16" KEY Figure 4-2 (Items 1, 2, 3, 5 &...
  • Page 32 Replace shear bolt & that one or more friction disks did not slip, the clutch nylock nut with genuine Land Pride part numbers only. must be disassembled to separate the friction discs. See available part numbers below. For installation 5.
  • Page 33 Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 4. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust. Ask your Land Pride dealer for aerosol touch-up paint. They are also available in touch-up bottles with brush, quarts, and gallon sizes by adding...
  • Page 34 NOTE: Use a suction or siphon pump to drain Quantity = Fill until oil reaches top mark on dipstick or gearboxes of oil when there is not an oil drain plug. begins to flow out side plug hole in gearbox. RCR1548 Rotary Cutters 312-556M 8/1/23...
  • Page 35 Driveline Shield Bearings Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity = 6 pumps 13755 Hours Driveline Profiles Quantity = Clean & coat the inner tube of the driveline with a light film of grease and then reassemble. 14618 8/1/23 RCR1548 Rotary Cutters 312-556M...
  • Page 36 ASAE Category 3 Driveline protection Standard 1/2" (13 mm) center shear bolt protection Optional - Center bolt 2 plate slip clutch Tailwheel 4" x 16" Solid rubber tire Safety guards (Optional) Rubber (front and rear) RCR1548 Rotary Cutters 312-556M 8/1/23...
  • Page 37 Table of Contents Section 6: Specifications & Capacities 91-3/4" (2.33 m) 30246 8/1/23 RCR1548 Rotary Cutters 312-556M...
  • Page 38 Section 7: Features & Benefits RCR1548 Rotary Cutter Features Benefits Surpassed rugged industry All Land Pride cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary testing standards procedures specified by ANSI. 5 Year gearbox warranty Shows our confidence in the gearbox integrity.
  • Page 39 Excessive vibration Driveline bent Replace driveline Blades loose Tighten blade bolts Blade carrier bent Replace blade carrier Blade broken Replace blade Blade will not swing Remove and inspect blade Blades have unequal weight Replace both blades 8/1/23 RCR1548 Rotary Cutters 312-556M...
  • Page 40 All locknuts or lubricated fasteners: Use 75% of torque value. (i.e. 1/2"-13 GR5 = 76 ft-lb; 75% of 76 or .75 x 76 = 57 ft-lb) Additional Torque Values Blade Bolt Locknut 450 ft-lbs (610 Nm) Blade Carrier Hub Nut 450 ft-lbs (610 Nm) Minimum RCR1548 Rotary Cutters 312-556M 8/1/23...
  • Page 41 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.
  • Page 42 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www.landpride.com...