Land Pride RCR2596 Operator's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Land Pride Manuals
  4. Cutter
  5. RCR2596 Series
  6. Operator's manual

Land Pride RCR2596 Operator's Manual

Rotary cutters
Hide thumbs Also See for RCR2596:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Rotary Cutters
RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510
22288
Table of Contents
312-753M
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!
© Copyright 2008 Printed
Cover photo may show optional
equipment not supplied with
standard unit.
5/09/08

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the RCR2596 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Land Pride RCR2596

Summary of Contents for Land Pride RCR2596

  • Page 1 Table of Contents Rotary Cutters RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510 22288 312-753M 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...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Copyright 2008 All rights Reserved Land Pride provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, 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.

  • Page 3: Safety At All Times

    This could result in injury instructions noted on them. remove the key. or equipment damage. Detach and store implements in a area where children normally do not play. Secure implement by using blocks and supports. 5/09/08 RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M...
  • Page 4 Allow performing maintenance. operation. only enough slack in the chain to permit turning. Do not use safety chain for towing. 5/09/08 RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M...
  • Page 5 Keep Riders Off Machinery Riders obstruct the operator’s view, they could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine. Never allow children to operate equipment. 5/09/08 RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M...

  • Page 6: Safety Labels

    Safety Labels the correct safety labels are included in the request. To order new labels go to your Land Pride dealer. Your Cutter comes equipped with all safety labels in place. They 5. Refer to this section for proper label placement.
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information 818-830C Safety Combo 22288 ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 818-552C Danger PTO Driveline 22288 818-543C Danger Guard Missing 22297 5/09/08 RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information 818-564C Chain Shield 22288 818-556C Danger Thrown Object 22288 818-142C Rotating Driveline 22288 5/09/08 RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M...
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information 838-094C Warning: High Pressure 22288 818-540C Danger Guard Missing 22296 Do Not Operate ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 818-552C Rotating Driveline 22296 Hazard Keep Away 5/09/08 RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Pull-type and three-point type hitches are available. The parts and equipment needed to service the Cutter. RCR2596 is designed for a category I or II three-point The parts on your Cutter have been specially designed hitch and the RCR2510 and RCRM2510 are designed for and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride a category II or III three-point hitch.

  • Page 11: Further Assistance

    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 P.O. Box 5060 Salina, KS 67402-5060 5/09/08 RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M...

  • Page 12: Section 1: Assembly And Set-Up

    Have a fork lift or loader along with Operator’s 22273 chains and safety stands that are sized Manual for the job ready for the assembly task. PTO to Drawbar Distances Figure 1-1 5/09/08 RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M...

  • Page 13: Gearbox Vent Plug

    1. Assemble the A-Frame hitch (#11) to the lower bolt guard not shown. holes of the front inside hitch ears as shown. Insert the 5/8" long bushings (#14) into the bottom holes of Lift Type Cutter 3-Point Assembly Figure 1-3 22289 5/09/08 RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M...

  • Page 14: Pull-Type Cutter

    3/4” x 1 1/2” GR5 hex head cap screw (#12) and 3/4” hex locknut (#13) Refer to Figure 1-4 for RCR2596 hitch assembly and as shown. Tighten mounting bracket hardware as Figure 1-5 for RCR2510 hitch assembly: needed to secure hose holder in place.

  • Page 15: Equal Angle Driveline Installation

    Refer to Figure 1-6: the groove on the jackshaft splined stub until the Equal angle drivelines can be installed on RCR2596, collar has locked in place. Make certain the locking RCR2510 and RCRM2510. Maximum turning angle is collar has engaged by pulling on the main driveline.

  • Page 16: Constant Velocity Driveline Installation

    2. Insert jackshaft driveline (#1) into pillow block bearing (#9). Secure bearing support (#2) with 1/2”- 13 x 3 1/2” long bolts (#3) and 1/2” flange nuts (#4). 22304 RCR2510 & RCRM2510 Constant Velocity Driveline Assembly Figure 1-7 5/09/08 RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M...

  • Page 17: Chain Safety Shields (Optional)

    Refer to Figure 1-10 Install rear chain shield (#1) with 1/2” -13 x 1 1/2” long carriage bolts (#2) and 1/2” flange nuts (#3) as shown. 16258 Rear Chain Shield Figure 1-10 5/09/08 RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M...

  • Page 18: Rubber Safety Shields (Optional)

    Install rear rubber shield (#1) and rear shield strap (#2) with 1/2” -13 x 1 1/2” long carriage bolts (#3) and 1/2” flange nuts (#4) as shown. 16266 Rear Rubber Shield Figure 1-13 5/09/08 RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M...

  • Page 19: Point Tractor Hook-Up

    (#5) from the deck. Do not over speed PTO. The cutter can be damage when operated above its rated PTO RPM. 22293 3-Point Lift Type Cutter Tractor Hook-Up Figure 1-14 5/09/08 RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M...

  • Page 20: Checking Driveline Minimum Length

    Repeat cut off procedure (“Y” & “Y1” dimensions) tractor and slowly engaging 3-point lift to move the to cut outer driveline half. lower arms up or down until the gearbox shaft is f. Remove all burrs and cuttings. 5/09/08 RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M...
  • Page 21 10. Start tractor and raise Rotary Cutter just enough to remove support blocks fro under the cutter deck. 11. Slowly engage tractor’s 3-point controls to lower the cutter. Check for sufficient drawbar clearance. Move drawbar ahead, aside or remove if required. 5/09/08 RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M...

  • Page 22: Pull-Type Tractor Hook-Up

    RCR2510 is shown. Jack is located on the deck in the transport position on the RCR2596. Pull-Type Tractor Hook-Up Figure 1-17 5/09/08 RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M...

  • Page 23: Check Chains, 3-Point Lift-Type Cutters

    (#5). NOTE: For additional safety in transport, raise cutter as high as possible, and shorten check chains to prevent inadvertent falling in transport. 22314 Check Chain Assembly Figure 1-18 5/09/08 RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M...

  • Page 24: Section 2: Adjustments

    NOTE: The unit cuts most efficiently if the front of the cutter is slightly lower than the back. 22315 26559 Deck Leveling Deck Leveling Figure 2-2 Figure 2-1 5/09/08 RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M...

  • Page 25: Cutting Height Adjustment

    2. Retract hydraulic cylinder and re-measure to verify if 22318 cutting height is suitable. Pull-Type Lift Selections 3. Store stroke control spacers on hydraulic hose (#4) Figure 2-5 near the hydraulic cylinder. 5/09/08 RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M...

  • Page 26: Section 3: Operating Procedures

    4. See “Storage Instructions” on page 31 if cutter is check cutting blades for sharpness. not going to be used for a long time. 6. (Lift-Type Cutter) Adjust tractor lower 3-point arms such that the PTO driveline is approximately level. 5/09/08 RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M...

  • Page 27: Cutting Instructions

    20795 NOTE: Your cutter is equipped with free swinging cutting blades to reduce shock loads to the cutter if CV Driveline striking obstacles. Figure 3-2 5/09/08 RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M...

  • Page 28: Crossing Steep Ditches & Banks

    PTO operating speed. The RCR2596 and RCR2510 will be 540 rpm only while the RCRM2510 is IMPORTANT: Always cross steep ditches and designed to operate at 1000 rpm PTO speed.
  • Page 29 Try increasing or decreasing ground speed to determine the effect on quality of cut. With a little practice you will be pleased with what you and your Land Pride Cutter can When you are done mowing, need to take a break, or just need to make a few adjustments to the cutter, remember to always do the following: reduce the tractor’s engine...

  • Page 30: Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication

    Either situation can drop the cutter instantly even when power to the hydraulics is shut off. 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 will contribute to premature bearing break down on the spindle hub and create structural cracks in cutter housing.

  • Page 31: Driveline Protection

    Part No. Part Description the PTO, then re-engage a second time for 2-3 820-195C RCR2596 CUTTER BLADE 1/2 x 4 x 20 CCW seconds. Disengage the PTO, shut off tractor and 820-196C RCR2596 CUTTER BLADE 1/2 x 4 x 20 CW remove key.

  • Page 32: Clutch Disassembly

    Place springs (#2) over the bolts and 826-221C Jack Shaft 1000 secure with nuts (#1). 826-226C Stub Shaft 1.02" (S/N 566918-) 14714 4-Plate Slip Clutch Assembly (540 RPM Shown) Figure 4-4 5/09/08 RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M...

  • Page 33: Flex Couplers

    There are two skid shoes mounted on the cutter sides. Check both skid shoes for wear and replace if necessary. 3. Inspect the cutter for loose, damaged or worn parts Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your local and adjust or replace as needed. Land Pride Dealer.

  • Page 34: Lubrication Points

    NOTE: Do not overfill! Cutter should be level when checking oil. 22320 Type of Lubrication: 80-90W EP Oil Quantity = Fill until oil flows from the side port of gearbox case. 5/09/08 RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M...

  • Page 35: Driveline U-Joints

    Quantity = Clean & coat the inner tube of the driveline with a light film of grease and then reassemble. 14618 Hours Flex Coupler Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity = As required 16276 5/09/08 RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M...

  • Page 36: Pillow Bearing (Pull-Type Cutter)

    Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication Hours Pillow Bearing (Pull-Type Cutter) (RCR2510 & RCRM2510) Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity = As required 16279 Required Ratchet Jack Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Quantity = As required 14176 5/09/08 RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M...

  • Page 37: Section 5 Specifications & Capacities

    Cast Iron Housing, Beveled Gears Tailwheel Lift-Type: 2 ea. 4” x 8” x 15 1/4” Laminated Pull-Type: 2 ea. 6” x 9” x 21” Laminated or 24” Aircraft tires or 15” Automotive Rims 5/09/08 RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M...

  • Page 38: Section 6: Features & Benefits

    3-Point or Pull-type Pull-type fits older tractors without a top link or smaller tractors without enough lift capacity. (RCR2596 3-point: Cat. 1 & 2) (RCR2510 & RCRM2510 3-point: Cat. 2 & 3) High productive cutting width RCR2596 cuts 8’-0” width.

  • Page 39: Section 7: Troubleshooting

    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 5/09/08 RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M...

  • Page 40: Section 8: Appendix

    Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above. Blade Bolt Lock Nut 450 ft-lbs Blade Carrier Hub Nut 450 ft-lbs Minimum Tire Inflation Chart Tire Size Inflation AC Tire, 24” x 7.7” 5/09/08 RCR2596, RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M...

  • Page 41: Warranty

    Hoses and seals considered wear items Blades, Tires, and Driveline Friction Discs: Considered wear items. This Warranty is limited to the 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.
  • Page 42 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www.landpride.com...

This manual is also suitable for:

Rcr2510Rcrm2510

Table of Contents