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Rotary Cutters
RCR1542, RCR1548, RCR1560 and RCR1572
Table of Contents
312-556M
Operator's Manual
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19876
12/28/05
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- Page 1 Rotary Cutters RCR1542, RCR1548, RCR1560 and RCR1572 Table of Contents 19876 312-556M 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...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Copyright 2005 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: Look For The Safety Alert Symbol
For Your Protection Thoroughly read and understand the “Safety Label” section, read all instructions noted on them. RCR1542, RCR1548, RCR1560 and RCR1572 Rotary Cutters 312-556M WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. - Page 4 Allow only enough slack in the chain to permit turning. Do not use safety chain for towing. RCR1542, RCR1548, RCR1560 and RCR1572 Rotary Cutters 312-556M Table of Contents Transport Machinery Safely Comply with state and local laws.
- Page 5 If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result. RCR1542, RCR1548, RCR1560 and RCR1572 Rotary Cutters 312-556M...
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Page 6: Safety Labels
3. Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by Land Pride. When ordering new components make sure the correct safety labels are included in the request. RCR1542, RCR1548, RCR1560 and RCR1572 Rotary Cutters 312-556M Table of Contents 4. - Page 7 Land Pride Important Safety Information 12/28/05 Table of Contents ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 16342 16342 16342 16342 RCR1542, RCR1548, RCR1560 and RCR1572 Rotary Cutters 312-556M 818-552C Danger PTO Driveline 818-556C Danger Thrown Object 818-564C Chain Guard 818-142C Danger Driveline...
- Page 8 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information 818-830C Safety Combo 16342 RCR1542, RCR1548, RCR1560 and RCR1572 Rotary Cutters 312-556M 12/28/05...
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Page 9: Serial Number Plate
Land Pride Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners. This Rotary Cutter has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper assembly, maintenance, and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from the Rotary Cutter. -
Page 10: Section 1: Assembly And Set-Up
Refer to “Torque Values Chart” on page 24. Dealer Assembly Figure 1-1 RCR1542, RCR1548, RCR1560 and RCR1572 Rotary Cutters 312-556M Table of Contents Refer to Figure 1-1: 4. The A-frame braces (#1) are rotated down against the deck in shipment. Loosen the nuts (#2) and rotate the A-frame braces up as shown. -
Page 11: Driveline Installation
4. Connect the top link to the upper pivot hitch using the 3/4" clevis pin supplied. 16385 Tractor Hook-Up Figure 1-3 RCR1542, RCR1548, RCR1560 and RCR1572 Rotary Cutters 312-556M 16386... -
Page 12: Pto Hookup
PTO shaft and secure with the locking collar. Skip to step 4 if driveline fits between tractor and cutter. RCR1542, RCR1548, RCR1560 and RCR1572 Rotary Cutters 312-556M Table of Contents 3. The driveline will require shortening if it is too long to fit between the tractor and cutter. -
Page 13: Vent Plug Installation
A vent plug for the gearbox is included in a bag with the manual. See your nearest Land Pride Dealer if vent plug is missing. Remove temporary red plug from top of splitter gearbox and replace with supplied vent plug. -
Page 14: Front Rubber Guard (Rcr1560 & Rcr1572)
“Torque Values Chart” on page 24. Rear Rubber Guard (RCR1560 & RCR1572) Figure 2-2 RCR1542, RCR1548, RCR1560 and RCR1572 Rotary Cutters 312-556M Table of Contents Rubber Guards (RCR1542 & RCR1548) Install front rubber guard (#1), rear rubber guard (#2) and front and rear straps (#3) and (#4) as shown in Figure 2-5, with 3/8”... -
Page 15: Front Chain Guard (Rcr1560 & Rcr1572)
Tighten all nuts and bolts to torque as indicated in the“Torque Values Chart” on page 24. 12/28/05 Table of Contents Front Chain Guard 16373 Rear Chain Guard RCR1542, RCR1548, RCR1560 and RCR1572 Rotary Cutters 312-556M 16346 Figure 2-4 Figure 2-5... -
Page 16: Section 3: Operating Instructions
Lubricate the cutter as needed. Refer to “Maintenance and Lubrication”. RCR1542, RCR1548, RCR1560 and RCR1572 Rotary Cutters 312-556M Table of Contents DANGER To prevent personal injury caused by thrown objects, the use of front & rear safety guards is strongly recommended! To avoid... -
Page 17: Nominal Cutting Height
Measure the distance from the end (cutting tip) of the blade to the ground surface. This distance is the nominal cutting height. Refer to Figure 3-2. Cutting Height Figure 3-2 RCR1542, RCR1548, RCR1560 and RCR1572 Rotary Cutters 312-556M 16389 Deck Leveling Figure 3-1 16390... -
Page 18: Cutter Height Adjustment
Use the tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control to lift the cutter such that the gauge wheel clears the ground. RCR1542, RCR1548, RCR1560 and RCR1572 Rotary Cutters 312-556M Table of Contents Remove the existing hardware; 3/8” -16 x 1" long carriage bolt (#1) and 3/8” flange nut (#2). -
Page 19: Section 4: Maintenance And Lubrication
4. When replacing or sharpening the cutter blades, examine bolts for excessive wear and replace if necessary. To replace blades: h. Order blade bolt Land Pride part # 802-277C. Torque blade bolt lock nut to 450 ft. pounds. An extended cheater bar may be required to achieve proper torque. -
Page 20: Clutch Disassembly
“smoking”, the friction disks may be damaged and should be replaced. Heat build-up may also affect the yoke joints. RCR1542, RCR1548, RCR1560 and RCR1572 Rotary Cutters 312-556M Table of Contents Clutch Assembly Refer to Figure 4-2: Reassemble each friction disk (#4) next to the metal plate it was separated from. -
Page 21: Gauge Wheel Spindle Tube
NOTE: Do not overfill! Cutter should be level when checking oil. 16345 ype of Lubrication: EP90 Oil Quantity = fill until oil flows from the side port of gearbox case. RCR1542, RCR1548, RCR1560 and RCR1572 Rotary Cutters 312-556M Intervals in hours at which lubrication is required Hours Hours... -
Page 22: Driveline Shield Bearings
Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication RCR1542, RCR1548, RCR1560 and RCR1572 Rotary Cutters 312-556M Table of Contents Driveline U-Joints Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity = 6 pumps 13755 Driveline Shield Bearings Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity = 6 pumps 13755 Driveline Profiles Quantity = Clean &... -
Page 23: Section 5: Specifications & Capacities
540 rpm PTO Driven Gearbox 1:1.93 Cast Iron Housing 4” x 8” x 15” Laminated Tire, cast iron hub Optional - 4” x 16” Solid Rubber Tire RCR1542, RCR1548, RCR1560 and RCR1572 Rotary Cutters 312-556M RCR1560 RCR1572 Category l 57" 62" 96"... -
Page 24: Section 6: Features And Benefits
Splined bladebar hub Allows for tight positive fit of stump jumper and blade bar to gearbox output shaft. Surpassed rugged industry All Land Pride Cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary testing standards procedures specified by ANSI. -
Page 25: 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 RCR1542, RCR1548, RCR1560 and RCR1572 Rotary Cutters 312-556M Solution... -
Page 26: Torque Values Chart
2640 1 1/2" - 12 1330 2970 Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above. RCR1542, RCR1548, RCR1560 and RCR1572 Rotary Cutters 312-556M Table of Contents Torque Values Chart Bolt Size (Metric) Grade 8 mm x pitch N ·... -
Page 27: Warranty
Gearbox: (S/N 379869+) 5 years on Parts & Labor 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 28 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www.landpride.com...
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