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312-880M
Operator's Manual
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2/03/12
24584
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- Page 1 Rotary Cutter RCR1884 Series 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.
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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: Safety At All Times
Dealer QR Locator The QR code on the left will link you to available dealers for Land Pride products. Refer to Parts Manual QR Locator on this page for detailed instructions. RCR1884 Series Rotary Cutter 312-880M... - Page 4 Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Use Safety Lights and Devices Slow moving tractors, self- propelled equipment, and towed implements can create a hazard when driven on public roads. They are difficult to see, especially at night.
- Page 5 Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Prepare for Emergencies Be prepared if a fire starts. Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance, hospital and fire department near phone.
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Page 6: Safety Labels
Read and follow their directions. Keep all safety labels clean and legible. Replace all damaged or missing labels. To order new labels go to your nearest Land Pride dealer or visit our dealer locator at landpride.com. Some new equipment installed during repair requires... - Page 7 Important Safety Information 2/03/12 Table of Contents ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 24597 24597 24584 RCR1884 Series Rotary Cutter 312-880M 818-552C Danger: Rotating Driveline 818-540C Danger: Guard Missing 818-142C Danger: Rotating Driveline...
- Page 8 Important Safety Information 24652 RCR1884 Series Rotary Cutter 312-880M Table of Contents 24584 24584 818-556C Danger: Thrown Object 818-564C Danger: Rotating Blades 818-230C Red Reflector 2/03/12...
- Page 9 Important Safety Information 2/03/12 Table of Contents 24584 24584 RCR1884 Series Rotary Cutter 312-880M 818-830C Safety Combo 818-130C Caution: 540 RPM...
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Page 10: Introduction
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 11: Section 1: Assembly And Set-Up
A vented dipstick is shipped loose and packaged with the Operator’s Manual. Remove temporary solid plug from top of gearbox and replace with vented dipstick. See your nearest Land Pride Dealer if dipstick is missing. Remove Install Solid Plug... -
Page 12: Point Hitch Assembly
Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up 3-Point Hitch Assembly IMPORTANT: Tighten all flange lock nuts snug. DO NOT torque nuts tight. All connections must be allowed to pivot. Refer to Figure 1-3: 1. Remove inside linch pins (#17) and assembly hitch straps (#2A &... -
Page 13: Point Tractor Hook-Up
Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up 3-Point Tractor Hook-Up Refer to Figure 1-4: DANGER A Crushing Hazard exists when hooking-up equipment to a tractor. Do not allow anyone to stand between tractor and implement while backing-up to implement. Do not operate hydraulic 3-Point lift controls while someone is directly behind the tractor or near the implement. -
Page 14: Driveline Installation
Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Driveline Installation DANGER Do not engage tractor PTO while hooking-up and unhooking driveline or while someone is standing near the driveline. A person’s body and/or clothing can become entangled in the driveline resulting in serious injury or death. DANGER All guards and shields must be installed and in good working condition at all times during cutter operation! -
Page 15: Check Driveline Collapsible Length
Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Check Driveline Collapsible Length IMPORTANT: A driveline that is too long can bottom out causing structural damage to tractor and cutter. Always check driveline collapsed length during initial setup, when connecting to a different tractor, and when alternating between using a quick hitch and a standard 3-Point hitch. -
Page 16: Single Tailwheel Assembly
Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Single Tailwheel Assembly NOTE: Do not tighten hardware until assembly is complete. See “Torque Values Chart” on page 34 for correct torques. Refer to Figure 1-7: 1. Slide adjustment plate (#1) onto tailwheel arm (#2). IMPORTANT: The tailwheel arm must be located in the rear mounting holes of the deck channel when rear chainguards are included and front mounting... -
Page 17: Dual Tailwheel Assembly
Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Dual Tailwheel Assembly NOTE: Do not tighten hardware until assembly is complete. See “Torque Values Chart” on page 34 for correct torques. Refer to Figure 1-8: 1. Attach tailwheel bracket (#2) to left side of cutter deck with four 1/2"... -
Page 18: Front Guard Assembly
Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Front Guard Assembly DANGER Rotary Cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high speeds; therefore, the use of front and rear safety guards is strongly recommended when cutting along highways or in areas where people may be present. WARNING Not all objects will be stopped by safety guards. -
Page 19: Rear Guard Assembly
Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Rear Guard Assembly DANGER Rotary Cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high speeds; therefore, the use of front and rear safety guards is strongly recommended when cutting along highways or in areas where people may be present. WARNING Not all objects will be stopped by safety guards. -
Page 20: Section 2: Adjustments
Section 2: Adjustments Section 2: Adjustments Deck Leveling & Height Adjustments There are 4 primary adjustments that should be made prior to actual field operations: • Deck Leveling From Left to Right • Deck Leveling From Front to Rear • Center 3-Point Link Adjustment •... -
Page 21: Single Tail Wheel Height Adjustment
Section 2: Adjustments Single Tail Wheel Height Adjustment Refer to Figure 2-3: The single tailwheel must be adjusted if cutting height is too high or too low. 1. Use tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control to lift the tailwheel off the ground. 2. -
Page 22: Section 3: Operating Instructions
Section 3: Operating Instructions Section 3: Operating Instructions Operating Checklist Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of the Rotary Cutter. Therefore, it is absolutely essential that no one operates the Rotary Cutter without first having read, fully understood and become totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. -
Page 23: Pre-Inspection Of Tractor & Cutter
Section 3: Operating Instructions WARNING Never allow riders including children on the tractor or cutter. They can fall and be ran over causing serious injury or death. WARNING Do not use deck as a working platform. The deck is not properly designed or guarded for this use. -
Page 24: Blade Engagement & Disengagement
Section 3: Operating Instructions Blade Engagement & Disengagement Cutter blades can lock-up against each other during start-up and shut-down especially if the tractor’s PTO engagement is “INSTANT ON” and “INSTANT OFF”. Following Blade Engagement and Blade Disengagement instructions on page 22 will help eliminate blade lock up. Blade Engagement 1. -
Page 25: General Operating Instructions
With a little practice you will be pleased with what you and your Land Pride Rotary Cutter can do. Whether you are done mowing, need to take a break, or... -
Page 26: Section 4: Options
It is best to operate the cutter when no one is near-by. Stop blade rotation if someone is within several hundred feet! Land Pride offers two types of front guards to best suit your application. They are the rubber skirt guard and chain skirt guard. -
Page 27: Section 5: Maintenance And Lubrication
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 28: Slip-Clutch Protected Drivelines
450 ft-lbs. minimum and cotter pin installed in nut with legs securely bent around nut. Cutter Blade Assembly Figure 5-2 Land Pride Cutter Blade Parts Item Part No. Part Description 318-586A BLADE BOLT KIT (Includes items 1, 2, 5, & 6 below) 802-277C BLADE BOLT 1 1/8-12 x 3 7/16 WITH KEY 312-075D BLADE SPACER 16 GA. -
Page 29: Clutch Inspection
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 30: Lubrication Points
IMPORTANT: Your cutter is shipped with a vented dipstick packaged in the Operator’s Manual bag and should have been installed in the gearbox by your Land Pride dealer. Please see your Land Pride dealer if vented dipstick was not included. RCR1884 Series Rotary Cutter 312-880M... -
Page 31: Driveline U-Joints
Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication 2/03/12 Table of Contents Driveline U-Joints Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = 6 pumps 13755 Driveline Shield Bearings Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = 6 pumps 13755 Driveline Profiles Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = Clean &... -
Page 32: Section 5: Specifications & Capacities
Section 5: Specifications & Capacities Section 5: Specifications & Capacities Machine Weight with Front Rubber Guard and Rear Metal Band) Hitch Cutting Width Overall Width Overall Length with Tail Wheel Deck Height (Bottom of Deck to Bottom of Skid Shoe) Cutting Height Cutting Capacity Recommended Tractor PTO HP... - Page 33 Table of Contents Section 5: Specifications & Capacities 27738 2/03/12 RCR1884 Series Rotary Cutter 312-880M...
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Page 34: Section 6: Features & Benefits
RCR1884 Series Rotary Cutter 312-880M Table of Contents RCR1884 Model All Land Pride Rotary Cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary testing procedures specified by ANSI. A rugged heavy built gearbox capable of handling heavy cutting applications. -
Page 35: Section 7: Troubleshooting
Section 7: Troubleshooting Section 7: Troubleshooting Problem Oil seal leaking Driveline yoke or cross failing Driveline clutch is slipping Bent Driveline (NOTE: driveline should be repaired or replaced if bent) Driveline telescoping tube failing Driveline telescoping tube wearing Blades wearing excessively Blades breaking Blades coming loose Blade carrier becomes loose... -
Page 36: Section 8: Torque Values Chart
Section 8: Torque Values Chart Section 8: Torque Values Chart Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes Bolt Head Identification Bolt Size (Inches) Grade 2 Grade 5 in-tpi N·m ft-lb N·m 1/4" - 20 1/4" - 28 5/16" - 18 5/16"... -
Page 37: Section 9: Warranty
Gearbox: 5 years Parts and 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 38 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www.landpride.com...