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Land Pride RCD1884 Operator's Manual

Land Pride RCD1884 Operator's Manual

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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 2013
326-355M
Operator's Manual
3/15/13
Printed
30965

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  • Page 1 Table of Contents Rotary Cutters RCD1884 30965 326-355M 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. 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. 3/15/13 RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M...
  • Page 4 Allow only enough slack in the chain to permit turning. Do not use safety chain for towing. RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M 3/15/13...
  • 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. 3/15/13 RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M...
  • 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 818-556C Danger: Thrown Object 30965 30965 818-564C Danger: Rotating Blades (2 places) 30965 838-614C Red Reflector (2 places - back rounding corners) 30979 3/15/13 RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 30976 ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 818-552C Danger: Rotating Driveline 24597 818-142C Danger: Rotating Driveline 30965 818-540C Danger: Guard Missing 24597 RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M 3/15/13...
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818-130C Caution: 540 RPM 30965 30965 818-830C Safety Combo 3/15/13 RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new Owner Assistance product owners. The Online Warranty Registration or Warranty Registration card should be completed by the dealer at This Rotary Cutter has been designed with care and built the time of purchase.
  • Page 11 Refer to your tractor’s operator’s from top of gearbox and replace with vented breather manual to determine proper ballast requirements. plug. See your nearest Land Pride dealer if breather plug is missing. Torque Requirements Install Breather Plug During Assembly & Set-up Refer to “Torque Values Chart”...
  • Page 12 Hitch pin or locknut (#11). Draw locknut (#11) up snug, do not bolt is supplied by customer. tighten. 6. Remove hand knobs (#14) and rotate flex coupler shield open. RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M 3/15/13...
  • Page 13 All guards and shields must be installed and in good working 3. Place gear selector in park, set park brake, shut condition at all times during cutter operation. tractor off, and remove switch key. 3/15/13 RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M...
  • Page 14 15. Continue with “Check Driveline Collapsible Length”. b. Measure 1" (“B” dimension) back from the inner driveline universal joint shield and make a mark at this location on the outer driveline shield. RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M 3/15/13...
  • Page 15 24872 as shown. Once assembled, measure and record Maximum PTO Driveline Movement During Operation maximum allowable length here. ________ Figure 1-8 24804 Outer Shielding has been removed for clarity. Driveline Maximum Extended Length Figure 1-7 3/15/13 RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M...
  • Page 16 Section 2: Options & Accessories Section 2: Options & Accessories Front and Rear Guards Skid Shoe Accessory Land Pride strongly recommends front and rear safety Refer to Figure 2-1: guards be installed on this cutter to help stop objects 326-341A...
  • Page 17 Table of Contents Section 2: Options & Accessories 30966 Front Rubber Guard Figure 2-2 33058 Front Single Chain Guard Figure 2-3 3/15/13 RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M...
  • Page 18 RCD Rear Extended Metal Guard. DANGER Do not operator cutter without a rear guard. Do not remove rear guard unless it is replaced by an approved Land Pride guard. Serious body injury or loss of life can result without an attached rear guard.
  • Page 19 Table of Contents Section 2: Options & Accessories 30977 Rear Metal Guard Figure 2-4 33059 RCD Rear Metal Extended Guard (Option) Figure 2-5 3/15/13 RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M...
  • Page 20 3-Point arms are adjusted properly. 30967 Set Front Blade Tip Set Rear Blade Tip Slightly Higher Blade Tip Blade Tip At Cutting Height Than Cutting Height (Max. 1" Higher Cutting Height Figure 3-1 RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M 3/15/13...
  • Page 21 The float chain should be hanging loosely when adjusted correctly. This arrangement allows for optimum ground contour following performance. 30970 3. Lock center 3-Point link in this position. Center 3-Point Link Adjustment Figure 3-4 3/15/13 RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M...
  • Page 22 Do not operate cutter with loose hardware. Loose hardware driveline resulting in serious injury or death. can result in a breakdown causing bodily injury or death. RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M 3/15/13...
  • Page 23 PTO rotation immediately if vibration continues. 12. Once cutter is running smoothly, increase tractor PTO speed to 540 RPM. Stop PTO rotation immediately if vibration occurs. 13. Investigate cause of vibration and make repairs before putting cutter back into service. 3/15/13 RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M...
  • Page 24 Stay on tractor until blades Tighten all loose bolts and nuts as indicated in the have come to a complete stop. “Torque Values Chart” on page 34. 8. For additional information, see “General Operating Instructions” on page 23. RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M 3/15/13...
  • Page 25 With a little practice you will be rpm until it reaches the cutter full PTO operating speed of pleased with what you and your Land Pride Rotary Cutter 540 rpm. If everything is still running smoothly, once can do.
  • Page 26 Always use a new locknut when installing blades. IMPORTANT: Replace cutting blades with genuine Land Pride blades only. Blades must be replaced in 8. Insert blade bolt (#1) through blade (#6), dish mating pairs. Not replacing both blades will result in pan (#4), and flat washer (#2).
  • Page 27 Keep rubber discs that are in good shape and replace them if they are wrinkled excessively. 33002 Land Pride Cutter Blade Parts 2. Loosen jam nut (#3) and set screw (#1). Slide spider (#5) off main gear box output shaft.
  • Page 28 6. The clutch should be checked during the first hour of cutting and periodically each week. An additional set 24600 of scribe marks can be added to check for slippage. Clutch Adjustment See Figure 5-6 to adjust spring length. Figure 5-6 RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M 3/15/13...
  • Page 29 Scrape Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your local off compacted dirt from the bottom of deck and then Land Pride dealer.
  • Page 30 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 above for the other gearbox. Type of Lubrication: 80-90W EP Gear Lube Quantity = Fill with oil until oil is level with bottom of oil level hole. (Oil should just start to flow out the oil level hole.) RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M 3/15/13...
  • Page 31 Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = 6 pumps 30949 Hours Driveline Profiles Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = Clean & coat inner tube of driveline with a light film of grease and then reassemble. 14618 3/15/13 RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M...
  • Page 32 Optional two 15" laminated tire or two 4" x 16" molded rubber tire. Front Guard Optional 4" x 6" molded rubber or single chain guard Rear Guard Standard metal band or optional metal extended guard RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M 3/15/13...
  • Page 33 Table of Contents Section 6: Specifications & Capacities 30973 3/15/13 RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M...
  • Page 34 Section 7: Features & Benefits RCD1884 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 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 3/15/13 RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M...
  • Page 36 Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above. Additional Torque Values 1" Quick Hitch Bolt & Top Lock Nut 400 to 450 ft-lbs Blade Carrier Hub Nut 450 ft-lbs Minimum Blade Bolt Lock Nut 450 ft-lbs RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M 3/15/13...
  • 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. 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...