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326-461M

RCF2084

Operator’s Manual

Rotary Cutters

1/29/14

33007

RCF2084 With Dual Tailwheels and

Front & Rear Chain Guard Options

RCF2084 With Single Tailwheel and

Front Rubber Guard Option

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Page 1: ...this symbol the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your life and the lives of others depend on it Copyright 2014 Printed 326 461M RCF2084 Operator s Manual Rotary Cutters 1 29 14 33007 RCF2084 With Dual Tailwheels and Front Rear Chain Guard Options RCF2084 With Single Tailwheel and Front Rubber Guard Option ...

Page 2: ...n Guard Assembly 10 Optional Rear Guards 11 Remove Rear Metal Band Deflector 11 Rear Single Chain Guard 11 Replaceable Skid Shoes Accessory 11 Single Tailwheel Assembly 12 Dual Tailwheel Assembly 12 Tractor Hook Up 13 Driveline Installation 13 Check Driveline Collapsible Length 14 Shorten Driveline 15 Check Driveline Maximum Length 15 Check Driveline Interference 15 Section 2 Adjustments 16 Deck L...

Page 3: ... hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety precaution must be taken When you see this symbol be alert and carefully read the message that follows it In addition to design and configuration of equipment hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of equ...

Page 4: ...tor s Manual for additional information Work in a clean dry area Lower the implement to the ground put tractor in park turn off engine and remove key before performing maintenance Allow implement to cool Do not grease or oil implement while it is in operation Inspect all parts Make sure parts are in good condition installed properly Remove buildup of grease oil or debris Remove all tools and unuse...

Page 5: ... relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines or performing work on the system Make sure all hydraulic fluid connections are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition before applying pressure to the system Use a piece of paper or cardboard NOT BODY PARTS to check for suspected leaks Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic syst...

Page 6: ...ealer visit our dealer locator at www landpride com 3 Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as 818 130C Caution 540 RPM 33020 33020 specified by Land Pride When ordering new components make sure the correct safety labels are included in the request 4 Refer to this section for proper label placement To install new labels a Clean th...

Page 7: ...otary Cutters 326 461M Table of Contents 818 556C Danger Thrown Object 818 564C Danger Rotating Blades 818 142C Danger Rotating Driveline 33020 33021 33021 33021 818 230C 1 11 16 x 2 13 16 Red Reflector 2 places 838 614C 2 x 9 Red Reflector 2 places ...

Page 8: ... Rotary Cutters 326 461M 1 29 14 Table of Contents 818 543C Danger Guard Missing 2 places 818 681C Notice 20 MPH Max 818 552C Danger Rotating Driveline ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY 24597 24597 33016 33020 33021 818 540C Danger Guard Missing ...

Page 9: ...ng quality materials Proper assembly maintenance and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from this machine Application The utility duty RCR2084 Rotary Cutter is built and designed by Land Pride for cutting on gently sloping or slightly contoured right of ways pastures set aside acres and row crop fields Its 84 cutting width and Quick Hitch capability makes it compa...

Page 10: ...o maintain steering control Refer to your tractor s operator s manual to determine proper ballast requirements Torque Requirements Refer to Torque Values Chart on page 32 to determine correct torque values for common bolts See Additional Torque Values at bottom of chart for exceptions to standard torque values Uncrating Instructions WARNING Always secure cutter with an overhead crane fork lift or ...

Page 11: ...itch Assembly Figure 1 2 33132 End with 11 32 Dia hole End with 13 32 Dia 1 3 4 O D Washers 3 Point Hitch Assembly Refer to Figure 1 2 on page 9 1 Attach the smaller 11 32 diameter hole in rear braces 6 to rear deck lugs as shown using 5 8 11 x 1 3 4 GR5 cap screws 8A and hex flange locknuts 12 Draw locknuts 12 up snug and then back off 1 4 turn 2 Attach left and right hand hitch straps 4 5 to cut...

Page 12: ...as where people may be present Front Rubber Guard Assembly Refer to Figure 1 3 1 Install Front Rubber Guards 1 2 as shown with 3 8 16 x 1 GR5 carriage bolts 3 and hex whiz nuts 4 2 Tighten nuts to the correct torque Front Single Chain Guard Assembly Refer to Figure 1 4 1 Install front chain guards 1 2 as shown with 3 8 16 x 1 GR5 carriage bolts 3 and hex whiz nuts 4 2 Tighten nuts to the correct t...

Page 13: ...Rear Single Chain Guard Refer to Figure 1 6 1 Remove Rear Metal Band Deflector following the above instructions 2 Install rear chain guard 2 with four 1 2 13 x 1 GR5 carriage bolts 3 and hex whiz nuts 5 Draw whiz nuts up snug do not tighten at this time 3 Install 1 2 13 x 3 1 2 GR5 carriage bolts 4 deflector spacers 5 and hex whiz nuts 5 Draw whiz nuts up snug 4 Tighten all whiz nuts 5 to the corr...

Page 14: ...ket 2 to the deck top with 1 2 13 x 1 1 2 GR5 cap screws 6 flat washers 11 and hex flange locknuts 10 Tighten locknuts 10 to the correct torque 2 See important note above Attach tailwheel beam 1 to tailwheel mounting bracket 2 with 5 8 11 x 3 3 4 hex head cap screw 8 flat washer 12 and locknut 9 3 Attach left hand inner adjusting bracket 3 to the deck rear with two 1 2 13 x 1 1 2 GR5 carriage bolt...

Page 15: ...he distance between tractor PTO shaft and gearbox input shaft can vary from tractor to tractor NOTE Land Pride s QH15 Category I or QH20 Category II Quick Hitch can be attached to the tractor to provide quick and easy 3 point hook up and detachment See your nearest Land Pride dealer to purchase a Quick Hitch 6 Manually adjust one of the lower lift arms up or down to level the Rotary Cutter from le...

Page 16: ...s PTO shaft and cutter gearbox shaft must be aligned and level with each other when hooking up the driveline to the tractor 10 Move driveline yoke back and forth several times to make sure yoke is locked in place If driveline yoke will not lock in place skip to Check Driveline Collapsible Length below 11 Attach safety chain 1A to the cutter frame or gearbox cone Re latch safety chain to the inner ...

Page 17: ...rlap of profile tubes by not less than 1 2 the free length with both inner and outer profile tubes being of equal length 1 Apply multi purpose grease to the inside of the outer shaft and reassemble the driveline 2 Assemble the two driveline profiles together with just 1 2 overlapping of the profile tubes as shown Once assembled measure and record maximum allowable length here ________ 3 Continue w...

Page 18: ...er 3 point lift arms until deck is level from left to right On some tractors only one arm can be adjusted vertically Deck Cutting Height Refer to Figure 3 2 CAUTION Avoid direct contact with cutter blades by wearing a pair of gloves Cutter blades have sharp edges and burrs that can cause injuries 1 With gloves on carefully rotate blades and stump jumper until blade tips are in the position shown 2...

Page 19: ...et at desired cutting height and back blade tip is at same height or lower or is higher than front blade tip by more than 1 then the tailwheel 1 must be adjusted up or down as follows 1 Use tractor s 3 point hydraulic control to lift cutter until tailwheel 3 is off the ground 2 Remove flange locknut 2 and carriage bolt 1 3 Adjust tailwheel as follows To lower rear blade height lift tailwheel up To...

Page 20: ...ance Lubrication Page 22 Lubricate cutter and driveline as needed Refer to Lubrication Points Page 26 Lubricate all gearboxes and replace oil plugs properly Refer to Gearbox lubrication Page 26 Check cutter initially and periodically for loose bolts and pins Refer to Torque Values Chart Page 32 DANGER Always disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO before servicing underside of cutter PTO can be...

Page 21: ...t to make sure it is installed and in good working condition 5 Check driveline to make certain it is securely connected to the tractor PTO shaft and cutter gearbox shaft 6 Check driveline guards to make certain they are in good condition and in place 7 Carefully raise and lower implement to ensure that the drawbar tires and other equipment on the tractor do not contact cutter frame or driveline 8 ...

Page 22: ...king obstacles However it is best to avoid striking obstacles to extend cutter and blade life 1 Thoroughly inspect area to be cut for debris and unforeseen objects Mark any potential hazards 2 Follow Blade Engagement instructions on right side of this page to start cutter blades turning 3 Optimum ground speed depends on density of material being cut horsepower rating of tractor and terrain Always ...

Page 23: ...icle operators when traveling on public roads and in the dark of night Comply with all local state and federal laws It is important that you inspect the area where you will be cutting and clear it of safety hazards and foreign objects either before or after you arrive at the cutting site Never assume the area is clear Cut only in areas you are familiar with and are free of debris and unseen object...

Page 24: ...ibute to premature bearing wear breakage and or structural cracks in gearbox and or deck Always inspect cutting blades before each use Make certain they are properly installed and are in good working condition Replace any blade that is damaged worn bent or excessively nicked Small nicks can be ground out Remove blades and sharpen or replace as follows 1 Place tractor gear selector in park and set ...

Page 25: ...ed on the friction surfaces Repeat clutch run in instructions when moisture and or condensation seizes the inner friction plates WARNING Always disengage PTO engage parking brake shut off tractor remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop before dismounting tractor to make adjustments Clutch Run In Refer to Refer to Figure 5 2 Clutch Figure 5 2 1 Using a pencil or...

Page 26: ...sion is obtained Accessory Skid Shoe Maintenance Refer to Figure 5 5 WARNING Excessive wear on skid shoes can damage side panels cause inadequate operation of cutter and create a safety hazard Always replace skid shoes at the first sign of wearing thin There are skid shoes mounted on the cutter sides Check both skid shoes for wear and replace if necessary Order only genuine Land Pride parts from y...

Page 27: ...d or worn parts and adjust or replace as needed 4 Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust Ask your dealer for Land Pride aerosol touch up paint Paint is 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 5 Replace all damaged or missing decals 6 Lubricate as noted in Lubrication Points starting on...

Page 28: ...il flows out of side plug hole Reinstall and tighten side oil plug 2 and vented dipstick 1 Type of Lubrication 80 90W EP Gear Lube Quantity Fill until oil reaches top mark on dipstick or begins to flow out side plug hole in gearbox NOTE Do not overfill Cutter should be level when checking oil Oil expands when hot therefore always check oil level when cold 30215 Do Not Overfill IMPORTANT Your cutte...

Page 29: ...ents Driveline Profiles Quantity Clean coat inner tube of driveline with a light film of grease and then reassemble Driveline U Joints Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity 6 pumps Driveline Shield Bearings Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity 6 pumps 8 Hours 8 Hours 20 Hours 33050 33050 14618 ...

Page 30: ...ron housing 1 3 8 6 spline input shaft and 2 output shaft Gearbox Oil Capacity Type 7 Pints of EP 80 90W oil Deck Construction All welded deck Deck Material Thickness 10 Gauge 134 Side Skirt Material Thickness 10 Gauge 134 Skid Shoes Standard Accessory Full length weld on skid shoes 1 4 x 2 1 2 x 18 7 16 Long bolt on replaceable skid shoes Bolts to weld on skid shoes Stump Jumper 3 16 x 27 Oval Pa...

Page 31: ...29 Section 5 Specifications Capacities 1 29 14 RCF2084 Rotary Cutters 326 461M Table of Contents 33017 ...

Page 32: ...al strength Extended cutter front For increased material flow and added protection Round back design Helps discharge grass better than enclosed or partially enclosed cutters 11 15 16 Deck Height Allows cutter to handle heavy cutting conditions 1 1 2 to 12 Cutting height Provides for a wide range of cutting conditions Full length skid shoes Provides sidewall reinforcement and full protection to bot...

Page 33: ...tant on PTO Engage PTO at low RPMs and then slowly increase engine speed See Blade Engagement on page 20 Tractor has Instant off PTO Slowly reduce engine speed to an idle then disengage PTO See Blade Disengagement on page 20 Blades wearing excessively Cutting on sandy ground Raise cutting height Contacting ground frequently Raise cutting height Blades coming loose Blades not tightened properly Tig...

Page 34: ...8 X 1 5 220 165 350 260 485 355 3 4 16 260 190 405 295 570 420 M20 X 2 5 280 205 440 325 610 450 7 8 9 225 165 585 430 820 605 M20 X 1 5 310 230 650 480 900 665 7 8 14 250 185 640 475 905 670 M24 X 3 480 355 760 560 1050 780 1 8 340 250 875 645 1230 910 M24 X 2 525 390 830 610 1150 845 1 12 370 275 955 705 1350 995 M30 X 3 5 960 705 1510 1120 2100 1550 1 1 8 7 480 355 1080 795 1750 1290 M30 X 2 10...

Page 35: ...cally includes failure to properly maintain oil levels grease points and driveline shafts Claims under this Warranty should be made to the dealer which originally sold the product and all warranty adjustments must be made through an authorized Land Pride 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 ...

Page 36: ...Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com ...

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