Land Pride RCR2584 Brush Cutter User Manual
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1. Land Pride Use Safety Lights and Devices A Slow moving tractors self pro pelled equipment and towed implements can create a hazard when driven on public roads They are difficult to see especially at night A Flashing warning lights and turn signals are recommended when ever driving on public roads Use lights and devices provided with implement _ Sr eC REN VP Sals _ _ ZININN ZININN Prepare for Emergencies A Be prepared if a fire starts A Keep a first aid kit and fire extin guisher handy A Keep emergency numbers for doctor ambulance hospital and fire department near phone Wear Protective Equipment A Protective clothing and equipment should be worn A Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job Avoid loose fitting clothing A Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hearing impairment or hearing loss Wear suitable hear ing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs A Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator Avoid wearing radio headphones while machinery operating equipment A Lower the Practice Safe Maintenance A Understand procedure doing work Use proper tools and refer to Operator s Manual for additional information A Work in a clean dry area implement to the ground put tractor in park turn off engine and remove key before preforming maintenance before p2. 20904 CENNY 71 Clutch Adjustment Figure 5 3 Storage At the end of the working season or when the cutter will not be used for a long period it is good practice to clean off any dirt or grease that may have accumulated on the cut ter and any of the moving parts 1 Clean the Rotary Cutter as necessary 2 Check the blades for wear and replace if necessary see Service Cutting Blades Page 20 3 Inspect the cutter for loose damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace as needed 4 Lubricate as noted in Lubrication below 5 Store the Rotary Cutter inside if possible for longer Rotary Cutter life 6 Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to pre vent rust Ask your dealer for Aerosol Land Pride Beige touch up paint 821 011C 7 14 08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312 459M 21 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Lubrication Lu brication D Multipurpose Multipurpose ly Multipurpose b450 Intervals at which spray lube grease lube oil lube lubrication is required Legend Tailwheel Spindle Tube Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity 6 pumps Tailwheel Hub The tailwheel hub is equipped with a relief hole located directly opposite the grease fitting The relief hole re leases pressure from inside the hub casting when it is greased The hub should be greased until grease purg es from the relief hole Type of Lubrication Multipurpose Grease
3. Parking jack use Whenever using parking jack 3 install lock pin through jack and tube bracket welded to tongue Use jack to raise and lower tongue to connect to the tractor drawbar When tongue is connected to tractor drawbar retract jack fully remove pin and store jack as shown in Figure 1 12 When using jack to support cutter while being disconnected leave cutter in transport position Attach jack to tongue mounting tube using lock pin and rotate handle to raise NOTE Always place jack foot on firm surface or place board under jack for support 3 Attach black slide collar 1 to tractor PTO Twist the quick disconnect on the yoke and push it forward to engage the groove on the splined output shaft Attach hydraulic hose 2 to tractor hydraulic system ace Xa AAS A SORSA PU NAA ORIS co Trail Type Tractor Hook Up Figure 1 12 7 14 08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312 459M 13 Table of Contents Section 1 Assembly and Setup Land Pride Safety Chains Refer to Figure 1 12 When towing implements on the highway use a safety chain with tensile strength equal to or greater than the gross weight of the implement to be towed by the tractor This will control the implement in the event the hitch pin is lost After attaching the safety chain 4 make a trial run by driving the tractor to the right and to the left for a short distance to check the safety chain adjustment If neces sary re adjust to el
4. Quantity Until grease purges from the relief hole Gearbox Check oil level in the gearbox by removing the side plug in the gearbox case If the oil level is low remove the top plug in the gearbox case and fill with EP90 oil until oil flows from the side port of gearbox case Reinstall plugs and tighten NOTE Do not overfill Cutter should be level when checking oil Type of Lubrication EP90 Oil Quantity fill until oil flows from the side port of gearbox case 22 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312 459M 7 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Driveline U Joints Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity 6 pumps Driveline Quantity Clean amp coat the inner tube of the driveline with a light film of grease and then reassemble lt As Required Ratchet Jack Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Quantity As required Inner Tube Bearing Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity As required 7 14 08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312 459M 23 Table of Contents Section 5 Specifications and Capacities Land Pride RCR2584 Rotary Cutter RCR2584 Cutting Width Overall Width 84 90 3 4 Cutting Height Overall Length Including Tailwheel Blade Tip Speed 3 42 Lift Type Single Tailwheel 133 Lift Type Dual Tailwheel 116 Trail Type 158 Lift Type Single Tailwheel 1360 Lift Type
5. to the designated position b With the implement in the shortest working condi tion to the tractor hold the half shafts next to each other and mark them c Shorten the inner and outer profiles by the same length as the guard tubes d Round off all sharp edges and remove burrs Grease the sliding profiles before re assembly A DANGER Engage parking brake shut off tractor and remove key before dismounting from the tractor 5 Attach slide collar 5 to tractor PTO Twist the quick disconnect on the yoke and push it forward to engage the groove on the splined output shaft 3 Point Tractor Hook Up Figure 1 9 Bushing for Cat Ill ae Not Supplied 6 _ 14380 12 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312 459M 7 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1 Assembly and Setup Trail Type Tractor Hook Up Refer to Figure 1 11 1 In hooking up the cutter maintain proper distance be tween the drawbar hitch point and the end of the trac tors PTO shaft This distance is 14 for 540 RPM i N 14628 PTO Drawbar Relation Figure 1 11 2 Locate the cutter on a flat level surface Back the trac tor to the cutter and secure the cutter to the tractor drawbar with a 1 8 x 4 1 2 long bolt lock washer and nut provided Use washers supplied if needed as shims to secure tongue clevis to drawbar May need to adjust turnbuckle to obtain correct drawbar height IMPORTANT
6. 00 c eee eee 23 Ratchet Jack 0 0 0 0 e ee eee 23 Inner Tube Bearing 005 23 Section 5 Specifications and Capacities 24 Section 6 Troubleshooting 5 25 Section 7 Appendix 0000seee eee eee 27 Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes 27 NOTES 2 22200 ostidhe arte aaa a eee 28 Warranty 1 0 eee ee 29 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 This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication and may not reflect the product in the future The illustrations in this manual are not intended for safe and proper assembly or disassembly of equipment The illustrations are intended for or dering parts only Land Pride is registered trademark All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Printed in the United States of America RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312 459M 7 14 08 A Land Pride Important Safety Information Table of Contents Be Aware of Signal Words The word that designates a degre
7. 4384 Single Tailwheel Assembly Figure 1 3 Dual Tailwheel Assembly NOTE Do not tighten hardware until assembly is complete Refer to Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes on page 27 Refer to Figure 1 4 1 Attach tailwheel weldment 1 to tailwheel bracket weldment 2 with a 5 8 11 x 3 long bolt 3 5 8 lock washer 4 and 5 8 nut 5 NOTE Install in hole shown if chainguards are in stalled otherwise move components to hole clos est to gearbox Assemble tailwheel adjusting bracket 6 and 7 to the deck using four 1 2 13 x 1 1 2 long carriage bolts 8 and 1 2 lock nuts 9 and 1 2 flat washers 17 Install shim washer 10 onto yoke assembly 11 then insert into tailwheel weldment 1 Slide shim washer 10 onto yoke assembly shaft and secure with roll pin 12 Install two 1 2 13 x 3 1 2 long bolts 14 lock wash ers 15 and nuts 16 in adjusting mounts 6 amp 7 Refer to Cutting Height Adjustment on page 18 Repeat for opposite side 14385 Dual Tailwheel Assembly Figure 1 4 7 14 08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312 459M 9 Table of Contents Section 1 Assembly and Setup Land Pride Trail Type Cutter Hitch Assembly NOTE Do not tighten hardware until assembly is complete Refer to Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes on page 27 Refer to Figure 1 5 1 Assemble tongue we
8. 49 95 70 M12X1 75 58 42 91 67 125 93 716 20 49 36 75 55 105 78 M12X1 5 60 44 97 1 2 13 66 49 145 105 M12X1 90 66 105 1 2 20 75 55 115 85 165 120 Mi4x2 92 68 145 105 150 g16 12 95 70 150 110 210 155 M14X1 5 99 73 155 115 160 g 16 18 105 79 165 120 235 170 Mi6X2 145 105 165 230 5 8 11 130 97 205 150 285 210 M16X1 5 155 115 245 5 8 18 150 110 240 M18X2 5 195 145 300 3 4 10 235 170 375 M18X1 5 220 165 355 3 4 16 260 190 420 M20X2 5 280 205 450 7 8 9 225 165 605 M20X1 5 310 230 665 7 8 14 250 185 670 M24X3 480 355 780 1 8 340 250 910 M24x2 525 390 610 845 1 12 370 275 995 M30X3 5 960 705 1510 1120 1550 1 1 8 7 480 355 1080 795 1750 1290 M30X2 1060 785 2320 1710 11 8 12 540 395 1210 890 1440 M36X3 5 1730 1270 2650 1950 3660 2700 11 4 7 680 500 1520 1120 1820 M36x2 1880 1380 2960 2190 4100 3220 11 4 12 750 555 1680 1240 2010 13 8 6 890 655 3230 2380 1 intpi nominal thread dia in inches threads per inch 13 8 12 1010 745 2270 1670 3680 2710 2 N m newton meters 11 2 6 1180 870 2640 1950 4290 3160 9 ft Ib foot pounds 1 1 2 12 1330 980 2970 2190 4820 3560 4mm x pitch nominal thread dia in millimeters x thread pitch 7 14 08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312 459M 27 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 7 Appendix Notes 28 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312 459M 7 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 7 Appendix War
9. Dual Tailwheel 1480 Trail Type 1640 540 RPM PTO 14 370 FPM 163 MPH Gearbox 540 RPM PTO Driven Beveled Gears Cast lron Housing 90 HP Output Shaft Diameter Recommended Tractor PTO HP Hitch o Lift Type 60 minimum Trail Type 30 minimum Lift Type Category Il Standard amp Category III Adaptable Trail Type Self Leveling Deck Material Thickness Side Skirt Thickness 10 gauge 1 4 Deck Height Bottom of Deck to Bottom of Skid Shoe 10 Blades 2 Blade Holders 1 2 x 4 Heat Treated Alloy Steel Free Swinging Suction Blades Oval Pan 3 16 x 21 Drive Shaft Slip Protection ASAE Category 4 4 Plate Slip Clutch Tailwheel Lift Type 4 00 x 8 x 15 1 4 Laminated Tires Trail Type 6 00 x 9 x 21 Laminated or 5 x 15 Rim or 6 00 x 9 x 21 Solid Tire Replaceable Skids Standard Spring Shock Standard with Ratchet Jack or Hydraulic option 24 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312 459M 7 14 08 Land Pride Section 6 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Problem Oil seal leaking Cause Gearbox overfilled Seals damaged Grass or wire wrapped on shaft in seal area Solution Drain to side plug hole Replace seals check seal areas daily Driveline yoke or cross failing Driveline clutch slipping Bent Driveline NOTE driveline should be repaired or replaced if bent Shock load Avoid hitting solid objects Need
10. Ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop before dismounting from the tractor A CAUTION Wear a pair of gloves when performing this operation Go to the back of the cutter and carefully rotate each blade to the position shown in Figure 3 1 Avoid direct contact with the cutting edge of the blade 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 Figure 3 3 16 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312 459M 7 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3 Adjustments y hla c 2 O r T a a To 0 WJ Mec we o Ta An eE t Cutting Height 14391 Figure 3 3 Cutter Height Adjustment b Remove attaching hardware 1 2 13 x 1 1 2 long Sinale Tailwheel bolt 1 1 2 lock washer 2 and 1 2 nut 3 ingle a we c Adjust the tailwheel up or down to the desired cut Refer to Figure 3 4 ting height by repositioning the adjusting plate 1 Ifthe cutting height is too high or too low the tailwheel 4 and replace the attaching hardware must be adjusted as follows a Use the tractors 3 point hydraulic control to lift the cutter such that the tailwheel clears the ground Single Tailwheel Height Adjustment Figure 3 4 7 14 08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312 459M 17 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 3 Adjustments Du
11. Table of Contents RCR2584 Rotary Cutter wM ao M l a p Z OB SS 14397 Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit 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 a Copyright 2008 Printed 7 14 08 312 459M Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information 1 Be Aware of Signal Words 4 1 safety Eabelsin r e a a e eae hel elle ees 4 Introduction 00 cece eee eee eee eee 7 Using This Manual 0 0000 e eee 7 Terminology 2 00 ee 7 Definitions 000 02 e eee 7 Owner Assistance 200e cee ee eens 7 Serial Number Plate 7 Section 1 Assembly and Setup 8 Tractor Requirements 005 8 Lift Type Cutter 0 0 0 cece 8 3 Point Hitch Assembly 8 3 Point Quick Hitch Assembly 8 Driveline Installation 8 Single Tailwheel Assembly 9 Dual Tailwheel Assembly 9 Trail Type Cutter 0 000000 ee eee 10 Hitch Assembly 00 10 Driveline Installation 10 Axle Assembly 00 0000 eee 11 Front Chain Guard 00 000 11 Rear C
12. al Tailwheel cutter such that the tailwheel clears the ground Refer to Figure 3 5 surface i 1 Ifthe cutting height is too high or too low the tailwheel b Remove attaching hardware 1 2 13 x 3 1 2 long must be adjusted as follows bolt 1 1 lock washer 2 and 1 nut 3 a Use the tractors 3 point hydraulic control to lift the c Adjust the tailwheel up or down to the desired cut ting height and replace the attaching hardware 14388 Dual Tailwheel Height Adjustment Figure 3 5 Trail Type Lift Selections spring clip To install or remove simply raise or lower im The trail type unit can be equipped with a ratchet jack 1 plement with tractor hydraulics and pull stroke control or hydraulic cylinder 2 The hydraulic selection includes Valves apart Store stroke control spacers on hydraulic stroke control spacers 3 to set cutting height Stroke hose 4 near hydraulic cylinder Refer to Figure 3 6 control spacers 3 consist of cast steel halves and a DAN a RATCHET JACK Trail Type Lift Selections Figure 3 6 14390 18 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312 459M 7 14 08 Land Pride Section 3 Adjustments Table of Contents Deck Attitude Adjustment Refer to Figure 3 7 This adjustment is very important With the deck posi tioned at this attitude the blades will be cutting material only at the front of the cutter If the deck is level or the rear of the cutter is lower than the front the
13. blades are subject to continuous material flow which results in additional blade wear and horsepower loss as well as more frequent blade sharpening rae Type Place tractor and mower on level surface 2 Raise the mower to approximate desired cutting height with tractor hydraulic lever 3 Loosen and remove bolts on adjusting brackets and position tailwheel 4 Lower the cutter slowly until mower is 1 lower at front than at rear Set stop on tractor lift quadrant so the cut ter can be returned to same height 5 Adjust top link Refer to Figure 3 2 fa Type Place tractor and mower on level surface 2 Retract ratchet jack or hydraulic cylinder to raise rear wheels off of ground 3 Remove clevis pins from level rod assembly and axle Unscrew only short level rod weldment from level rod assembly approximately 1 4 and reassemble to axle weldment gt A Best Deck Attitude for Cutting Figure 3 7 7 14 08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312 459M 19 Table of Contents Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Land Pride Maintenance Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life of any farm implement With careful and systematic in spection you can avoid costly maintenance time and re pair After using your Rotary Cutter for several hours check all bolts to be sure they are tight Replace any worn
14. ctices will help you get years of satisfactory use from the machine The parts on your RCR2584 Rotary Cutter have been spe cially designed and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride parts Therefore should your Rotary Cutter re quire replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer Using This Manual This Operator s Section is designed to help familiarize you with safety assembly operation adjustments trouble shooting and maintenance Read this manual and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe and efficient operation The warranty Registration card should be filled out by the dealer at the time of purchase To order a new Operator or Parts Manual contact your au thorized dealer You may obtain parts information from our website at www landpride com The information contained within this manual was current at the time of printing Some parts may change slightly to assure you of the best performance Terminology Right or Left as used in this manual is determined by facing the direction the machine will travel while in use un less otherwise stated Definitions IMPORTANT A special point of information related to its preceding topic The author s intention is that this information should be read and noted before continuing NOTE A special point of information that the author feels an operator must be aware of before continuing Owner Assistance If customer service or repair parts are requ
15. damaged or illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels from your Land Pride Dealer Service Cutting Blades 1 Both blades should be sharpened at the same angle as the original cutting edge and must be replaced or reground at the same time to maintain proper balance in the cutting unit NOTE Care should be taken in order not to re move any more material than necessary when sharpening blades 2 Both blades should weigh the same after sharpening 3 When replacing or sharpening the cutter blades ex amine bolts for excessive wear and replace if neces sary To replace blades a Order blade bolt Land Pride part 802 277C b Torque blade bolt lock nut to 450 ft pounds An extended cheater bar may be required to achieve proper torque IMPORTANT Replace blades with genuine Land Pride blades only Blades must be ordered and replaced in pairs If replacing dishpan nut on gearbox output shaft should be torqued to 450 foot pounds and cotter pin installed in nut with legs securely bent around nut Driveline Clutch Cutter drive components are protected from shock loads by a four plate slip clutch The clutch must be capable of slippage during operation to protect the gearbox driveline and other drivetrain parts Prior to initial operation and after long periods of inactivity the clutch should be run in to remove any oxidation that may have accumulated on the friction surfaces A CAUTION Engage parking bra
16. e or level of hazard seriousness The signal words are DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine components that for func tional purposes cannot be guarded 4 WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous sit uation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous sit uation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices Keep Riders Off Machinery A Riders obstruct the operator s view they could be struck by for eign objects or thrown from the machine A Never allow children to operate equipment For Your Protection A Thoroughly read and understand the Safety Label section read all instructions noted on them Shutdown and Storage A Lower machine to ground put tractor in park turn off engine and remove the key A Detach and store implements in a area where children normally do not play Secure implement by using blocks and supports 7 14 08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312 459M 1 Important Safety Information Table of Contents
17. evels grease points and driveline shafts Claims under this Warranty must be made to the dealer which originally sold the product and all warranty adjustments must be made through such dealer Land Pride reserves the right to make changes in materials or design of the product at any time without notice This Warranty shall not be interpreted to render Land Pride liable for damages of any kind direct consequential or contingent to property Furthermore Land Pride shall not be liable for damages resulting from any cause beyond its reasonable control This Warranty does not extend to loss of crops any expense or loss for labor supplies rental machinery or for any other reason No other warranty of any kind whatsoever express or implied is made with respect to this sale and all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose which exceed the obligations set forth in this written warranty are hereby disclaimed and excluded from this sale This Warranty is not valid unless registered with Land Pride within 30 days from the date of purchase by the end user 7 14 08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312 459M 29 Corporate Office RO Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA
18. ge See Clutch Assembly and Disassembly on page 21 to adjust for proper spring length 20 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312 459M 7 14 08 Land Pride Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Table of Contents Clutch Assembly and Disassembly If the clutch run in procedure see Clutch Run In on page 20 indicated that one or more of the friction disks did not slip the clutch must be disassembled to separate the friction discs Refer to the Parts Section of this manual for a detailed parts breakdown Refer to Figure 5 2 Disassembly of the clutch is simply a matter of first remov ing the spring retainer nuts 1 springs 2 and bolts 3 from the assembly Each friction disc 4 must then be separated from the metal surface adjacent to it Inspect all parts for excessive wear and condition Clean all parts that do not require replacement Clutch Disassembly Figure 5 2 The original friction disc thickness is 1 8 3 2mm and should be replaced if the thickness falls below 3 64 1 1mm If the clutches have been slipped to the point of smoking the friction discs may be damaged and should be replaced Heat build up may also affect the yoke joints Refer to Figure 5 3 Install new friction discs if needed and reassemble all com ponents in proper order Progressively tighten each spring retainer bolt until the spring length is 1 010 to 1 120 for 540 RPM J
19. hain Guard 00020055 11 Tractor Hook Up 00 0000s 12 3 Point Tractor Hook Up 12 Trail Type Tractor Hook Up 13 Safety Chains 0 cece eens 14 Check Chains oepeti rene Patt e PePe PODEN 14 Section 2 Operating Instructions 15 Transporting 0 eee ee 15 Operating Check List 00000ee 15 Cutting Instructions 0c eee eee 15 Copyright 2008 All rights Reserved Section 3 Adjustments 00055 16 Leveling Procedure 0 0 e eee 16 Lift Type Cutter 00 00005 16 Nominal Cutting Height 16 Cutter Height Adjustment 17 Single Tailwheel 000005 17 Dual Tailwheel 2 2002 18 Trail Type Lift Selections 18 Deck Attitude Adjustment 19 Lift Type 2 ee 19 TAPE ee ee 19 Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication 20 Maintenance 00 0c e eee eee 20 Service Cutting Blades 0005 20 Driveline Clutch 0 0 20 CGC RUN IN ea caine cd oes av cde S 20 Clutch Assembly and Disassembly 21 Storage aar a hee aaa E E AERA 21 LUDEAatION suussa sanasa ea a a a 22 Tailwheel Spindle Tube 22 Tailwheel Hub 000020005 22 GEAD ee ns AERAR ERE RR RR RERE RE 22 Driveline U Joints 2 05 23 Driveline 00 0
20. hart for Common Bolt Sizes on page 27 4 Swing gearbox shield back into place and re install the wing nut and tighten 14399 3 Point Hitch Assembly Figure 1 1 3 Point Quick Hitch Assembly Figure 1 2 16440 8 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312 459M 7 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1 Assembly and Setup Single Tailwheel Assembly NOTE Do not tighten hardware until assembly is complete Refer to Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes on page 27 Refer to Figure 1 3 1 Slide tailwheel arm adjustment plate 10 onto tailwheel arm weldment 1 as shown 2 Attach tailwheel tube 1 to deck using a 5 8 11 x 3 long bolt 2 5 8 lock washer 3 and 5 8 nut 4 NOTE Install in hole shown if chainguards are installed otherwise move components to hole closest to gearbox 3 Assemble tailwheel mounting bracket 5 and 6 to deck with four 1 2 13 x 1 1 2 long carriage bolts 7 1 2 flat washers 8 and 1 2 lock nuts 9 4 Install shim washer 14 onto yoke assembly 15 then insert into tailwheel weldment 1 Slide shim washer 14 onto yoke assembly shaft and secure with roll pin 16 5 Assemble tailwheel adjusting bracket 10 to mount ing brackets 5 and 6 with two 1 2 13 x 1 1 2 long bolts 11 1 2 lock washers 12 and 1 2 nuts 13 Refer to Cutting Height Adjustment on page 17 R 1
21. he rear strap lugs tors that are equipped with a 540 RPM 1 3 8 6 spline welded to cutter deck using 5 8 x 1 1 2 bolts 7 rear power take off PTO and 5 8 lock nuts 8 2 Rotate hitch straps 1 and hitch braces 2 up to a vertical position Install bushing 10 and pivoting hitch 3 to the inside of hitch straps 1 with hitch The tractor must also provide for 3 point hitch attachment Category Il or Ill The tractors rated drawbar minimum horsepower on a3 point to be 60 hp and on a trail type 40 hp braces 2 on the outside Install 1 x 6 long bolt 4 and lock nut 5 NOTE In order to maintain steering control ballast 3 Point Quick Hitch Assembly may need to be added to your tractor To determine Assemble as shown in Figure 1 2 whether or not to add the ballast refer to your trac eee tor s operator manual Driveline Installation 1 Remove wing nut holding gearbox shield and flip up Lift Type Cutter and out of the way 3 Point Hitch Assembly 2 Attach the slip clutch end of the driveline 6 to the gearbox input shaft securely Make certain that the slip clutch is fully onto the input shaft splines Tighten the two lock nuts on back side of slip clutch alternately until they have reached the proper torque 3 Secure chain 9 on driveline to hitch brace 2 to re strict outer shield from rotating NOTE Do not tighten hardware until assembly is complete Refer to Torque Values C
22. iminate a tight or loose chain See ASAE 338 2 for proper connection between tractor and implement Check Chains Check chains are used to control cutting height and allow mower to be lowered to the same preset cutting height ef 14617 Check Chain Assembly n Figure 1 13 fortlessly Install lower end of check chain 1 to inner hitch ear as shown in Figure 1 13 using bolts 2 lock washers 3 and nuts 4 Tighten securely Install chain lugs 5 on either side of the tractor top link mount using pin not supplied 1 Dia pin for Category Il and 1 1 4 for Category Ill Cut ting height is then set by placing proper chain link in key slot 5 NOTE For additional safety in transport raise cut ter as high as possible and shorten check chains to prevent inadvertent falling in transport 14 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312 459M 7 14 08 Land Pride Section 2 Operating Instructions Table of Contents Transporting A CAUTION When traveling on public roads at night or during the day use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to opera tor s of other vehicles Comply with all federal state and local laws IMPORTANT Always disengage the tractor s PTO before raising the cutter to transport position 1 When raising the cutter to the transport position be sure that driveline does not contact tractor or cutter Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when t
23. ired contact an Land Pride dealer A dealer has trained personnel repair parts and equipment needed to service the implement These parts have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride parts Serial Number Plate Refer to the Figure 1 for the location of the serial number plate ae Serial Number Plate Location Figure 1 14362 For prompt service always use the serial number and model number when ordering parts from a Land Pride dealer Be sure to include serial and model numbers in all correspon dence Dealers want you to be satisfied with the new machine If for any reason an operator does not understand any part of this manual or is not satisfied with the service received the following actions are suggested 1 Discuss the matter with the dealership service manag er and make sure they are aware of any problems and that he has had the opportunity to assist 2 Ifyou are still not satisfied seek out the owner or gen eral manager of the dealership explain the problem and request assistance For further assistance write to Product Support Land Pride Service Department 1525 East North Street P O Box 5060 Salina Ks 67402 5060 7 14 08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312 459M 7 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Setup Tractor Requirements Refer to Figure 1 1 The RCR2584 Rotary Cutter is designed for use with trac 1 Assemble hitch braces 2 to t
24. ke disengage PTO shut off tractor and re move key before making any of the following adjustments Clutch Run in Refer to Figure 5 1 1 Using a pencil or other marker scribe a line across the exposed edges of the clutch plates and friction disks 13693 Clutch Figure 5 1 2 Carefully loosen each of the 8 spring retainer nuts on the clutch housing a total of EXACTLY 2 revolutions It will be necessary to hold the hex end of the retainer bolt in order to count the exact number of revolutions 3 Start the tractor and engage the PTO drive for 2 3 sec onds to permit slippage of the clutch surfaces Disen gage the PTO then re engage a second time for 2 3 seconds Disengage the PTO shut off tractor and re move key Wait for all components to stop before dis mounting from tractor 4 Inspect the clutch and ensure that the scribed mark ings made on the clutch plates have changed position If any two marks on a friction disk and plate are still aligned such indicates that slippage has not occurred and the clutch must be disassembled to separate the friction disks see Clutch Assembly and Disassem bly on page 21 5 Tighten each of the 8 spring retainer nuts on the clutch housing EXACTLY 2 revolutions to restore the original clutch setting pressure 6 The clutch should be checked during the first hour of cutting and periodically each week An additional set of scribe marks can be added to check for slippa
25. ld be made pri or to actual field operations a Deck level from left to right b Tractor top link length c Tractor lower link height d Tailwheel height Proper adjustment of each of these items will provide for higher efficiency improved cutting performance and long er blade life The following tools will be needed a Pliable tape measure b Spirit or carpenters level c Open end or hex end wrench or socket set d Protective gloves Having completed the Tractor Hookup locate the tractor on a flat level surface sik Type Cutter Use the tractors hydraulic 3 point control to lower the cutter until the tailwheel contacts ground surface 2 Place a spirit level or other suitable leveling device on the front of the cutter deck as shown in Figure 3 1 Ad just either one or both of the tractors lower link height adjustments to level the deck from left to right Some tractors have only a single adjusting crank 13831 Deck Leveling Figure 3 1 3 Similarly place a level on either of the main deck channels Use the tractors 3 point hydraulic control to level the cutter deck from front to rear 4 Adjust the length of the tractors top link such that the pivoting upper hitch is aligned vertically with the lower hitch pins See Figure 3 2 14396 Top Link Adjustment Figure 3 2 A DANGER Engage parking brake disengage PTO shut off tractor and re move key before proceeding
26. ldment 1 to deck weldment using two hitch pins 2 spacer tubes 3 and lynch pins 4 Attach the bearing support assembly 5 to the tongue 1 with two bushings 6 flat washers 7 lock washers 8 nut 9 and bolt 10 Attach level rod assembly 11 to the tongue weld ment 1 using two clevis pins 12 flat washers 13 and hair pin cotters 14 Make sure that the adjusting nut on the level rod assemblies is threaded the same distance on both level rod weldment long and level rod weldment short This will ensure a level unit Mount hose holder bracket 17 to the deck with the 3 4 10 x 1 1 2 long bolt 18 and lock nut 19 Fasten hose holder 20 to the hose holder bracket 17 with a 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 long bolt 21 flat washer 22 and lock nut 23 2 Driveline Installation Remove wing nut holding gearbox shield and flip up and out of the way Attach the slip clutch end of the jackshaft to the gear box input shaft securely Make certain that the slip clutch is fully onto the input shaft splines Tighten the two lock nuts on back side of slip clutch alternately un til they have reached the proper torque Swing gearbox shield back into place and re install the wing nut and tighten Insert jackshaft 15 through bearing support assem bly 5 NOTE Be sure lock collar is to the rear Install main driveline to jackshaft by attaching red slide c
27. n rotating drivelines the drive gearbox shields must be in place and secure when operat ing A DANGER Rotary cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high speeds therefore the use of front amp rear safety shields is strongly recommended when cutting along highways or in an area where people may be present Cutting Instructions 1 Your cutter is equipped with free swinging cutting blades to reduce shock loads to the cutter if striking obstacles 2 Start the machine slowly do not use full throttle Allow 10 seconds for cutter blades to become aligned prop erly before going to full power 3 The ground speed depends on two things the density of the material being cut and the size of the tractor Never run fast enough to overload the tractor 4 Itis important to maintain 540 RPM PTO speed Loss of PTO speed will allow the blades to hinge back and result in ragged uneven cutting This cutter was designed to cut grass and medium brush in right of ways pastures and for shredding row crop residues A CAUTION Damage may occur if exceeding the rated cutting capacity of the cutter a A CAUTION Do not over speed PTO or machine damage may result This cutter is designed to be used only with a tractor having a 540 RPM rear PTO 7 14 08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312 459M 15 Table of Contents Section 3 Adjustments Land Pride Leveling Procedure There are 4 primary adjustments that shou
28. nstall each segment of the rear chain guards 1 as shown in Figure 1 8 using with 1 2 13 x 1 1 2 long car riage bolts 2 1 2 flat washers 3 and 1 2 lock nuts 4 Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes on page 27 143838 Rear Chain Guard Figure 1 8 7 14 08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312 459M 11 Table of Contents Section 1 Assembly and Setup Land Pride Tractor Hook Up 3 Point Tractor Hook Up Refer to Figure 1 9 1 2 Locate the cutter on a flat level surface Determine the hitch category of the tractor that will be used a A Category II tractor will have a lower hitch link hole diameter of 1 1 8 b A Category III tractor will have a lower hitch link hole diameter of 1 7 16 Remove hitch pins 1 from deck weldment Position tractor lower lift arms 2 and re insert hitch pins 1 and secure with lynch pin 3 Connect the top link 4 to the upper pivot hitch using 1 pin supplied for Category Il A 1 1 4 spacer not supplied will be required for Category III Start the tractor and slowly engage the tractors hy draulic 3 point to lift the cutter Check for sufficient drawbar clearance Move the drawbar ahead aside or remove if required Watch the telescoping movement of the driveline to ensure that it does not bottom out while lifting the 3 point If the driveline does bottom out it will require shortening a Pull driveline apart and install each half
29. ollar to jackshaft Twist the quick disconnect on the yoke and push it forward to engage the groove on the splined stub on the jackshaft 5 Secure chain on driveline 16 to bearing support as sembly 5 to restrict outer shield from rotating Se cure chain on driveline 15 to level rod weldment to restrict outer shield from rotating Trail Type Tongue Assembly Figure 1 5 10 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312 459M 7 14 08 Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Setup Table of Contents Axle Assembly NOTE Do not tighten hardware until assembly is complete Refer to Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes on page 27 Refer to Figure 1 6 1 Install tire 1 to axle weldment 2 using four bolts 3 lock washers 4 and flat washers 5 2 Repeat for opposite side rik Axle Assembly 14387 Figure 1 6 A DANGER Rotary cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high speeds therefore the use of front and rear safety shields is strongly recommended when cutting along highways or in an area where people may be present Safety Guards Front Chain Guard Install each segment of the front chain guards 1 as shown in Figure 1 7 with 1 2 13 x 2 3 4 long carriage bolts 2 lock nuts 3 Tighten all nuts and bolts to torque as indicated in the Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes on page 27 Front Chain Guard Figure 1 7 Rear Chain Guard I
30. ranty Land Pride warrants to the original purchaser that this Land Pride product will be free from defects in material and workmanship beginning on the date of purchase by the end user according to the following schedule when used as intended and under normal service and conditions for personal use Overall Unit and Drivelines One year Parts and Labor Gearbox S N 381566 Five years on housing gears and shaft Three years on seals and bearings S N 381565 One year on housing gears and shaft Seals and bearings considered wear items Hydraulic Cylinder One year Parts and Labor 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 Land Pride reserves the right to inspect any equipment or parts which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship This Warranty does not apply to any part or product which in Land Pride s judgment shall have been misused or damaged by accident or lack of normal maintenance or care or which has been repaired or altered in a way which adversely affects its performance or reliability or which has been used for a purpose for which the product is not designed Misuse also specifically includes failure to properly maintain oil l
31. roperly debris A Do not grease or oil implement while it is in operation A Inspect all parts Make sure parts are in good condition amp installed A Remove buildup of grease oil or A Remove all tools and unused pars from implement before operation 2 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312 459M 7 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information Safety at All Times Thoroughly read and understand the instructions given in this manual before operation Refer to the Safety Label section read all instructions noted on them A Operator should be familiar with all functions of the unit A Operate implement from the driver s seat only A Do not leave tractor or implement unattended with engine running A Dismounting from a moving tractor could cause serious injury or death A Do not stand between the tractor and implement during hitching A Keep hands feet and clothing away from power driven parts A Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with moving parts A Watch out for wires trees etc when folding and raising imple ment Make sure all persons are clear of working area 7 14 08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312 459M 3 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information Safety Labels Your implement comes equipped with all safety labels in place They were designed to help you safely operate your implement Read and follow
32. s lubrication Scalping the ground Lubricate every 8 hours Raise cutting height Cutting too fast Reduce travel speed PTO being engaged too fast at high engine rpm Cutting over solid objects Contacting frame Slowly engage PTO at low engine rom Avoid solid objects Reduce lift height in transport position Contacting drawbar Reposition drawbar Bottoming out Shorten driveline Driveline telescoping tube failing Driveline telescoping tube wearing Blades wearing excessively Blades breaking Shock load Needs lubrication Cutting on sandy ground Avoid hitting solid objects Lubricate every 50 hours Raise cutting height Contacting ground frequently Hitting solid objects Raise cutting height Avoid hitting solid objects Blades hitting each other Blade carriers need to be timed Blades coming loose Blade carrier becomes loose Blade bolt holes worn Blade carrier bent Excessive side skid wear Blades not tightened properly Improper deck attitude Running loose in the past Tighten blade hardware refer to Servicing Cutter Blades on page 20 Lower front of deck see page 14 Replace gearbox output shaft and blade carrier Blade carrier hardware not tight enough Blade hardware running loose Hitting solid objects Cutting height not level Soil abrasive Cutting too low Tighten to specified torque Replace blades and blade bol
33. their directions 1 Keep all safety labels clean and legible 2 Replace all damaged or missing labels To order new labels go to your Land Pride Dealer 3 Some new equipment installed during repair require safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by the manufacturer When ordering new components make sure the correct safety labels are included in the request To order new labels go to your Land Pride dealer 4 Refer to this section for proper label placement To install new labels 5 To install new labels a Clean the area on which the label is to be placed b Peel backing from label Press firmly on surface being careful not to cause air bubbles under label ACAUTION To avoid Injury or Machine Damage Operate only with p 818 130C Lo 0 ee 19 my Caution 540 RPM LINE N 818 187C S ng Danger PTO Shield erate 818 1870 Rev B 4 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312 459M 7 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818 230C Red Reflector A DANGER EAA GUARD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE ADANGER Eva Yoa 818 540C BO NOT OPERATE Danger Guard Missing ROTATING DRIVELINE CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH KEEP AWAY DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT e All driveline g
34. ts if worn Avoid hitting solid objects and replace blade carrier Adjust cutter height Adjust cutter height Adjust cutter height Tail wheel support failing Lowering too fast Adjust rate of drop Hitting objects when turning Reduce speed on turns 7 14 08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312 459M 25 Section 6 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Land Pride Problem Cause Solution 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 26 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312 459M 7 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 7 Appendix Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes Bolt Head Identification Bolt Head Identification corse C ED consis Inches Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 Metric Class 5 8 Class 8 8 Class 10 9 in tpi Nem ftlb Nem ftlb Nem ftb mm x pitch N m ftb Nem ftb Nem ftlb 1 4 20 7 4 5 6 16 12 M5X0 8 4 3 9 7 1 4 28 85 6 13 10 18 14 M6X1 7 5 11 8 15 11 516 18 15 11 24 17 33 25 M8x1 25 17 12 26 19 36 27 516 24 17 13 26 19 37 27 M8X1 18 13 28 21 39 29 3 8 16 27 20 59 44 M10X1 5 33 24 52 39 72 53 3 8 24 31 22 47 35 67 49 M10X0 75 39 29 61 45 85 62 716 14 43 32 67
35. uards tractor and equipment shields in place e Drivelines securely attached at both 81 8 552 C ends e Driveline guards that turn freely on Driveline Danger PTO Driveline ROTATING DRIVELINE CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH KEEP AWAY DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT e All driveline guards tractor and equipment shields in place e Drivelines securely attached at both 81 8 552C ends e Driveline guards that turn freely on Driveline Danger PTO Driveline 7 14 08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312 459M 5 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information UYU LOLA UO COA INI Y Hfj A DELL 818 830C Safety Combo HIGH PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death e Relieve pressure on system before repairing or adjusting or disconnecting e Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for leaks Use wood or cardboard instead of hands e Keep all components in good repair 838 094C Danger High Pressure 838 0940 6 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312 459M 7 14 08 Land Pride Introduction Table of Contents Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners This implement has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials Proper assembly maintenance and safe operating pra
36. urning and leave enough clearance so the cutter does not contact obstacles such as buildings trees or fences Limit transport speed to 20 mph Transport only witha farm tractor of sufficient size and horse power When traveling on roadways transport in such a way that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely When traveling over rough or hilly terrain shift tractor to a lower gear Operating Check List In addition to design and configuration of equipment haz ard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training in volved in the operation transport maintenance and stor age of equipment Before beginning to cut the following inspection should be performed N w Operating Checklist Check Important Safety Information in this Manual Reference Page 1 Section 5 Page 22 Check oil level in gearboxes Section 5 Page 22 Check that all plugs in gearbox have been replaced properly Be sure nuts and bolts are tight Section 1 Section 1 Page 11 Be certain all guards and shields are in place Section 5 Page 22 Lubricate the cutter as needed Refer to Maintenance and Lubrication A CAUTION To prevent personal injury caused by thrown objects the use of front amp rear safety guards is strongly recommended To avoid injury or death from entanglement i
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