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Land Pride 312-785M Operator's Manual

Land Pride 312-785M Operator's Manual

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Rotary Cutter
RCR2684
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.
© Copyright 2014
312-785M
Operator's Manual
Printed
1/29/14
26624

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  • Page 1 Table of Contents Rotary Cutter RCR2684 26624 312-785M Operator’s Manual 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 3 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. 1/29/14 RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M...
  • Page 4 Allow only performing maintenance. enough slack in the chain to permit turning. Do not use safety chain for towing. RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M 1/29/14...
  • Page 5 Never allow children to operate such as safety shoes, safety equipment. safety cage if available. glasses, hard hat, and ear plugs When removing and installing is highly recommended. wheels, use wheel handling equipment adequate for the weight involved. 1/29/14 RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M...
  • Page 6 Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to all damaged or missing labels. Order new labels from your be placed. nearest Land Pride dealer. To find your nearest dealer, Peel backing from label. Press firmly onto the surface. visit our dealer locator at www.landpride.com.
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818-540C Danger: Guard Missing 24597 26624 818-564C Danger: Rotating Blades - Keep Away 26624 818-556C Danger: Thrown Object Hazard 1/29/14 RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 24598 818-830C Safety: Combo 818-130C Caution: 540 RPM 26625 838-614C 2" x 9" Red Reflector (2 places) 35944 RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M 1/29/14...
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new The parts on your Rotary Cutter have been specially product owners. This Rotary Cutter has been designed designed by Land Pride and should only be replaced with with care and built by skilled workers using quality genuine Land Pride parts.
  • Page 10 See your 4. Insert 3/4"-10 x 4" GR5 hex head bolt (#6A) through nearest Land Pride Paint is a if dipstick is missing. left-hand hitch strap (#4), 3/4" flat washer (#20), rear brace hinge (#7A), 1 1/4"...
  • Page 11 Spacer #3 must be mounted in hole for 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 1-3 Figure 1-4 1/29/14 RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M...
  • Page 12 (#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. 26631 3-Point Tractor Hook-Up Figure 1-5 RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M 1/29/14...
  • Page 13 3-Point hitch. More than one driveline may be required to fit all applications. 1. Make sure driveline is properly installed and level before checking driveline collapsible length. (Refer to “Driveline Installation” instructions on page 11 if needed.) 1/29/14 RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M...
  • Page 14 (“Y1” dimension). 7. Remove all burrs and cuttings. 8. Apply multi-purpose grease to the inside of the outer shaft and reassemble driveline. 9. Reattach driveline to cutter and tractor. Refer “Driveline Installation” instructions on page 11. RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M 1/29/14...
  • Page 15 1/2" -13 x 1 1/2" GR5 carriage bolts (#2), 1/2" flat washers (#3), and 1/2" lock nuts (#4).Tighten all nuts and bolts to correct torque. See "Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes" on page 34. 14383 Rear Chain Guard Figure 1-10 RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M 1/29/14...
  • Page 16 1/2" -13 x 1 1/2" GR5 hex head bolts (#11), 1/2" lock wheel height. washers (#12), and 1/2" nuts (#13). 6. Refer to "Tailwheel Height Adjustment" on page 16 to adjust tail wheel height. 14384 14385 Single Tailwheel Assembly Dual Tailwheel Assembly Figure 1-11 Figure 1-12 RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M 1/29/14...
  • Page 17 Rear Front Blade Blade For best cutting efficiency, adjust lower 3-Point arm height such that the front cutter blade is approximately 1" lower than the rear cutter blade. 20947 Cutting Height Figure 2-2 1/29/14 RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M...
  • Page 18 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. RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M 1/29/14...
  • Page 19 Table of Contents Section 2: Adjustments 14388 Single Tailwheel Height Adjustment Figure 2-4 14389 Dual Tailwheel Height Adjustment Figure 2-5 1/29/14 RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M...
  • Page 20 Keep blade bolt access hole covered at all times except when started causing damage to cutter, bodily injury or death. servicing cutter blades. Make sure driveline is disconnected from the tractor before servicing cutter blades. RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M 1/29/14...
  • Page 21 4. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way do not contact cutter frame or driveline. that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely. 5. Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over rough or hilly terrain. 1/29/14 RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M...
  • Page 22 Block deck up before removing objects. 8. Support collapsed driveline off the ground. Frequently inspect cutter for loose bolts and nuts. Tighten all loose hardware as indicated in the “Torque Values Chart” on page 34. RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M 1/29/14...
  • Page 23 With a little practice you will be idle, and disengage the PTO. Position the adjustable pleased with what you and your Land Pride Rotary Cutter stops on the tractor’s hydraulic lift lever so the cutter can can do.
  • Page 24 It is best to operate the cutter when no one is nearby. Stop blade rotation if someone is within several hundred feet. Land Pride offers two types of front guards to best suit 20928 your application. They are the rubber skirt guard and chain skirt guard.
  • Page 25 See "Check Chain Installation (Optional)" on page 13 for proper installation. Part Number & Description 26637 312-071A Check Chain Assembly Optional Check Chain Assembly Figure 4-7 1/29/14 RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M...
  • Page 26 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 could contribute to premature bearing wear/breakage and/or structural cracks in gearbox and/or deck.
  • Page 27 On Blade Nut (#3) Refer to Figure 5-3: 1. Using a pencil or other marker, scribe a line across the exposed edges of the clutch plates and friction discs. Land Pride Cutter Blade Parts 13693 Clutch Item Part No. Part Description...
  • Page 28 There are two skid shoes mounted on the cutter sides. Check both skid shoes for wear and replace if necessary. Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride Paint is a. Land Pride Skid Shoe Replacement Parts Part No.
  • Page 29 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 30 Reinstall and tighten side oil plug (#2) and vented should have been installed in the gearbox by your dipstick (#1). Land Pride dealer. Please see your Land Pride dealer if vented dipstick was not included. Type of Lubrication: 80-90W EP Gear Lube...
  • Page 31 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 Quantity = As required 13755 1/29/14 RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M...
  • Page 32 Provided with single or dual tailwheels. 4.00 x 8 x 15 1/4 Laminated Tire(s) with Cast Iron Hub and Tapered Roller Bearings. Front Guard Optional: Chain guard Available through parts department: Rubber guard Rear Guard Optional: Chain guard RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M 1/29/14...
  • Page 33 Table of Contents Section 6: Specifications & Capacities 27561 1/29/14 RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M...
  • Page 34 RCR2684 Model 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 A rugged heavy built gearbox capable of handling heavy cutting applications.
  • Page 35 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 1/29/14 RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M...
  • Page 36 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 RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M 1/29/14...
  • Page 37 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 38 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www.landpride.com...

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