Land Pride RCF2784 Operator's Manual

Rotary cutters

Hide thumbs Also See for RCF2784:

Operator's manual (54 pages)

Operator's manual (12 pages)

Table Of Contents

page of 42

/ 42
Bookmarks

Quick Links

Download this manual

Rotary Cutters

RCF2784

30697

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 illustration may show optional

equipment not supplied with standard unit.

326-364M

Operator's Manual

5/08/13

Printed

Need help?

Do you have a question about the RCF2784 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for Land Pride RCF2784

Page 1 Table of Contents Rotary Cutters RCF2784 30697 326-364M 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 illustration 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. the appropriate App on your smart phone, Refer to Parts Manual open the App, point your phone on the QR QR Locator on this page for code and take a picture. detailed instructions. 5/08/13 RCF2784 Rotary Cutters 326-364M...
Page 4 Allow only enough slack in the chain to permit turning. Do not use safety chain for towing. RCF2784 Rotary Cutters 326-364M 5/08/13...
Page 5 When removing and installing wheels, use wheel handling Wearing protective equipment equipment adequate for the such as safety shoes, safety weight involved. glasses, hard hat, and ear plugs is highly recommended. 5/08/13 RCF2784 Rotary Cutters 326-364M...
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 818-142C Danger: Rotating Driveline 33040 818-556C Danger: Thrown Object 33041 818-564C 33041 Danger: Rotating Blades 838-614C Red Reflector (2 places) 33021 5/08/13 RCF2784 Rotary Cutters 326-364M...
Page 8 Table of Contents Important Safety Information ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 818-552C Danger: Rotating Driveline 24597 818-540C Danger: Guard Missing 24597 818-681C Notice: 20 MPH Max. 33035 33040 818-830C Safety Combo RCF2784 Rotary Cutters 326-364M 5/08/13...
Page 9 Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new Owner Assistance product owners. The Online Warranty Registration should be completed by the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is This Rotary Cutter has been designed with care and built necessary to provide you with quality customer service.
Page 10 Hydraulic Outlets (Pull-Type) ..Single Outlet top of gearbox and replace with vented dipstick. See your Tractor Weight ....See Warning Below nearest Land Pride dealer if dipstick is missing. Remove WARNING...
Page 11 10. Attach hitch pins (#1) and 2 1/2" long adapter hex flange lock nuts (#20). Tighten lock nuts to the bushings (#27) to 3-Point clevis as shown. Secure correct torque. hitch pins with linch pins (#25). 5/08/13 RCF2784 Rotary Cutters 326-364M...
Page 12 3. Insert tailwheel spindle (#9) into pivot tube of A-frame (#1) and install machine washer (#6C) over tailwheel spindle. Secure tailwheel with 3/8" x 2 1/2" roll pin (#8). 33266 Single Tailwheel Assembly Figure 1-3 RCF2784 Rotary Cutters 326-364M 5/08/13...
Page 13 3. Insert tailwheel spindle (#11) into pivot tube of tailwheel frame (#1) and install machine washer (#9C) over tailwheel spindle. Secure tailwheel with 3/8" x 2 1/2" roll pin (#10). 33267 Dual Tailwheel Assembly Figure 1-4 5/08/13 RCF2784 Rotary Cutters 326-364M...
Page 14 Please consult your tractor’s manual input shaft can vary from tractor to tractor. for adjusting instructions. Driveline Installation NOTE: Land Pride’s QH20 Cat. II Quick-Hitch can be attached to the tractor to provide quick and easy 3-Point hook-up and detachment. See your nearest DANGER Land Pride dealer to purchase a QH20 Quick-Hitch.
Page 15 12. Attach safety chain (#1B) to the tractor frame. this location on the outer driveline shield. Re-latch safety chain to the outer driveline shield. 4. Remove driveline from tractor PTO shaft and 13. Continue with “Check Driveline Collapsible gearbox shaft. Length”. 5/08/13 RCF2784 Rotary Cutters 326-364M...
Page 16 Maximum Length”. Outer Shielding has been removed for clarity. Driveline Maximum Extended Length Figure 1-7 24872 3. Continue with “Check Driveline Interference” on Maximum PTO Driveline Movement During Operation right side of this page. Figure 1-8 RCF2784 Rotary Cutters 326-364M 5/08/13...
Page 17 5. Attach parking jack support stob (#4) to the left-hand clevis lower hole with 3/4"-10 x 1 3/4" GR5 hex head cap screw (#14) and lock nut (#18). Tighten lock nut to the correct torque. 33268 Trail-Type Tongue Assembly Figure 1-9 5/08/13 RCF2784 Rotary Cutters 326-364M...
Page 18 Attach base of ratchet jack (#7) to mounting lugs about 1 3/4". behind gearbox with 1" x 4 3/4" clevis pin (#21) as shown. Secure clevis pin with hairpin cotter (#19). 33268 Trail-Type Axle Assembly Figure 1-10 RCF2784 Rotary Cutters 326-364M 5/08/13...
Page 19 “Driveline Installation” on page 15. cutter not hooked to the tractor drawbar. 1. Make certain jack stand (#15) is properly attached to cutter hitch and properly secured with jack pin (#16). 5/08/13 RCF2784 Rotary Cutters 326-364M...
Page 20 5. After all air is purged from the hydraulic system and all hydraulic pressure is relieved, retighten hose 33027 fitting at the hydraulic cylinder. Front Single Chain Guard Option Figure 1-14 RCF2784 Rotary Cutters 326-364M 5/08/13...
Page 21 2. Install 1/2"-13 x 3 1/2" GR5 carriage bolts (#4), deflector spacers (#1), and hex whiz nuts (#5). Draw whiz nuts up snug. 3. Tighten all whiz nuts (#5) to the correct torque. 33010 Rear Single Chain Guard Option Figure 1-15 5/08/13 RCF2784 Rotary Cutters 326-364M...
Page 22 3-Point arms are adjusted properly. 33039 Set Front Blade Tip Set Rear Blade Tip Slightly Rear Blade Tip Front Blade At Cutting Height Higher Than Cutting Height 3-Point Deck Leveling & Cutting Height Figure 2-2 RCF2784 Rotary Cutters 326-364M 5/08/13...
Page 23 Hitch Pin hitch pin is vertically above lower 3-Point hitch pins. This arrangement allows for optimum ground contour following performance. 3. Lock center 3-Point link in this position. 33033 Center 3-Point Link Adjustment Figure 2-5 5/08/13 RCF2784 Rotary Cutters 326-364M...
Page 24 Re-tighten jam nut (#4) against coupler nut (#5). 33039 Set Front Blade Tip Set Rear Blade Tip Slightly Rear Blade Tip Front Blade At Cutting Height Higher Than Cutting Height Pull-Type Deck Leveling & Cutting Height Figure 2-6 RCF2784 Rotary Cutters 326-364M 5/08/13...
Page 25 Ratchet Jack Adjustment achieved. Figure 2-8 2. Lower cutter blades by reposition ratchet lock and pumping the ratchet jack lever back and forth to shorten the ratchet jack until desired cutting height is achieved. 5/08/13 RCF2784 Rotary Cutters 326-364M...
Page 26 Always disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO before from the tractor before servicing cutter blades. servicing underside of cutter. PTO can be engaged if tractor is started causing damage to cutter, bodily injury or death. RCF2784 Rotary Cutters 326-364M 5/08/13...
Page 27 5. Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over • rough or hilly terrain. Check for nicked, bent, broken, and worn cutting blades. Replace or sharpen blades as required. Refer to “Cutter Blade Maintenance” on page 28. 5/08/13 RCF2784 Rotary Cutters 326-364M...
Page 28 Reinstall hitch pins, linch pins, and hair pin cotters cutting blades to reduce shock loads when striking in cutter hitch for safe keeping. obstacles. However, it is best to avoid striking obstacles to extend cutter and blade life. RCF2784 Rotary Cutters 326-364M 5/08/13...
Page 29 If everything is still running smoothly, once more raise the cutter to cutting height to check for driveline bind or pleased with what your Land Pride Rotary Cutter can do. chatter. Lower the cutter to the ground, return engine to a Whether you are done mowing, need to take a break, or low idle, and disengage PTO.
Page 30 9. Carefully check cutting edges of blades in relation to IMPORTANT: Replace cutting blades with genuine blade carrier rotation to ensure correct blade Land Pride blades only. Blades must be replaced in placement. Blade rotation is counterclockwise with mating pairs. Not replacing both blades will result in cutting edge leading.
Page 31 Clutch Run-In Refer to Refer to Figure 4-2: Land Pride Cutter Blade Parts Item Part No. Part Description 318-586A BLADE BOLT KIT (items 1, 2, & 3 below) 1 802-277C BLADE BOLT 1 1/8-12 x 3 7/16 WITH KEY...
Page 32 Always replace skid shoes at the first sign of wearing thin. There are 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 dealer. 33034 1.
Page 33 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 TU, QT, or GL to the end of the aerosol part number.
Page 34 Quantity = Fill until oil reaches top mark on dipstick or Land Pride dealer. Please see your Land Pride dealer begins to flow out side plug hole in gearbox. if vented dipstick was not included.
Page 35 Quantity = Clean & coat inner tube of driveline with a light film of grease and then reassemble. 14618 Required Ratchet Jack (Optional) Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = Until grease purges from threads. 33050 5/08/13 RCF2784 Rotary Cutters 326-364M...
Page 36 Welded A-arm and caster fork with 360 degree swivel Tailwheel 4" x 8" x 15" Laminated tire with cast iron hub Front Guard Optional Rubber Belting Optional Single Chain Guard Rear Guard Optional Single Chain Guard RCF2784 Rotary Cutters 326-364M 5/08/13...
Page 37 Table of Contents Section 5: Speciﬁcations & Capacities 33037 5/08/13 RCF2784 Rotary Cutters 326-364M...
Page 38 Section 6: Features & Benefits RCF2784 Model Features Benefits Surpassed rugged All Land Pride Cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary industry standards testing 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 5/08/13 RCF2784 Rotary Cutters 326-364M...
Page 40 2970 2190 4820 3560 Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above. Additional Torque Values Blade Carrier Hub Nut 450 ft-lbs Minimum Blade Bolt Locknut 450 ft-lbs RCF2784 Rotary Cutters 326-364M 5/08/13...
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. 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...

This manual is also suitable for:

326-364m