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Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up

Table of Contents

RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M

11/8/18

Hydraulic Hook-up Option (3-Point)

Thread hydraulic hoses (#8 & #9) through spring
hose loop (#3) and attach to tractor duplex outlet.

2. Hydraulic cylinder should extend when pushing

control lever. Reverse hook-up if cylinder retracts.

3. Continue with

“Check Driveline Clearance”

page 27.

Add 7/16" Dia. Hitch Pin Hole

Figure 1-12

Hitch Pin Modification (3-Point & Semi)

Refer to Figure 1-12:

A 7/16" diameter hole must be drilled 1 3/16" from end of
hitch pin (#1) as shown to receive linchpin (#3) or roll
pin (#4). Make sure the hole is straight, vertical, and
passes through the center of the hitch pin diameter.

Linchpin #3 is used to securing Cat. II lower 3-point arms
outside of the cutter hitch plates.

The Cat. II quick hitch attaches to adapter bushing (#5)
outside the cutter hitch plates. Secure bushing (#5) to
hitch pin (#1) with roll pin (#4).

Item Pt. No.

Description

805-485C

PIN HTCH C1-C2 10.18 L

805-088C

PIN, HAIR COTTER 3/16 WIRE DIA

805-103C

PIN LINCH 7/16 X 1 3/4

805-393C

PIN ROLL 7/16 X 1 3/8 PLT

890-938C

ADAPTER QH CAT II LWR 3PT

39673

NOTE:

Linchpin (#3), adapter bushing (#5), and roll

pin (#4) are accessories and can be purchased from
your nearest Land Pride dealer.

Summary of Contents for RCF3010

Page 1: ...nual 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 Rotary Cutters RCF3096 RCF3010 RCFM3010 326 566M Operator s Manual Printed 11 8 18 3 Point with Single Tailwheels on Beam Arms Semi Mount with Single Tailwheels on Rear Axles Pull Type with Single Tailwheels on Rear Axles 35037B 35037C ...

Page 2: ... ordered the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine Update the record by adding the machine weight and measurements provided in the Specifications Capacities Section of this manual with the Option s weight and measurements Dealer Contact Information Model Number Serial Number Machine Height Machine Length Machine Width Machine Weight Delivery Date First Operation Accessor...

Page 3: ... Hitch Pin Modification 3 Point Semi 19 Semi Mount Assembly Set Up 21 Spring Hose Loop For Semi Mount 21 Driveline Installation Semi Mount 21 RCF3096 Tailwheel Assembly 22 RCF M 3010 Tailwheel Assembly 23 Hitch Hook Up Semi Mount 24 Driveline Hook up Semi Mount 25 Hydraulic Hook up Semi Mount 25 Check Driveline Collapsible Length 26 Check Driveline Clearance 27 Pull Type Assembly Set Up 28 Tailwhe...

Page 4: ...utch 56 RCF3096 Dual End Flex Couplers 58 RCF M 3010 Dual End Flex Couplers 58 Single End Flex Couplers 59 Skid Shoe Maintenance 59 Long Term Storage 60 Ordering Replacement Parts 60 Lubrication Points 61 Tailwheel Spindle Tubes 61 Tailwheel Hubs 61 Ratchet Jack 61 Gearbox 62 T Gearbox 62 Pull Type Hitch 63 Pillow Block Bearing Pull Type Cutter 63 Driveline U Joints Profile Shields 63 CV Driveline...

Page 5: ...ildren to play on the power machine or implement Use extra caution when backing up Before the tractor starts to move look down and behind to make sure the area is clear Safety at All Times Careful operation is your best assurance against an accident All operators no matter how much experience they may have should carefully read this manual and other related manuals or have the manuals read to them...

Page 6: ... location Allow only enough slack in the chain to permit turning Always hitch the implement to the machine towing it Do not use the safety chain tow the implement Transport Safely Comply with federal state and local laws Use towing vehicle and trailer of adequate size and capacity Secure equipment towed on a trailer with tie downs and chains Sudden braking can cause a towed trailer to swerve and u...

Page 7: ...hones while operating equipment Use Seat Belt and ROPS Land Pride recommends the use of a CAB or roll over protective structures ROPS and seat belt in almost all power machines Combination of a CAB or ROPS and seat belt will reduce the risk of serious injury or death if the power machine should be upset If ROPS is in the locked up position fasten seat belt snugly and securely to help protect again...

Page 8: ...o find your nearest dealer 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 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 surface area where...

Page 9: ...ers 326 566M 11 8 18 5 818 552C Danger Driveline 2 Places Rear Gauge Wheels Not Shown for Clarity 35039 35039 35041 35039 838 615C 2 x 9 Amber Reflector Left side only 838 062C 3 4 x 4 5 16 Amber Reflector 2 Places Left Right Side 838 614C 2 x 9 Red Reflector 2 Places Left Right Side ...

Page 10: ...8 Rear Gauge Wheels Not Shown for Clarity Rear Gauge Wheels Not Shown for Clarity 35039 33938 35041 35041 818 564C Danger Rotating Blades 2 Places Right Front Corner of Deck and Right Back side of Deck 818 556C Danger Thrown Object 818 543C Danger Guard Missing 3 Places Beneath gearbox Input Shaft Shields ...

Page 11: ...otary Cutters 326 566M 11 8 18 7 Semi Mount Rotary Cutter Only Pull Type Rotary Cutter Only 35039 35042 35042 35042 33016 838 094C Warning High Pressure 818 681C Notice 20 MPH Max Travel Speed Located on Pull Type Hitch and All Gauge Wheels 858 558C Caution Driveline Damage ...

Page 12: ...RCF3010 RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326 566M 8 11 8 18 818 130C Shown Caution 540 rpm 818 240C Caution 1000 rpm 35039 35039 22296 818 540C Danger Guard Missing Do Not Operate 818 552C Danger Rotating Driveline Hazard Keep Away 818 142C Danger Rotating Driveline ...

Page 13: ...ing practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from this product Application The heavy duty RCF3096 and RCF M 3010 Series Rotary Cutters are designed and built by Land Pride to provide excellent cutting performance on gently sloping or slightly contoured right of ways pastures set aside acres or row crop fields Their 8 or 10 foot cutting width 2 to 12 cutting height and ability to cut w...

Page 14: ...ks or adjustable chains for this purpose Category of hitch is dependent upon the model of cutter being used Dealer Preparations WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Always secure cutter with an overhead crane fork lift or other suitable lifting device before removing hardware bags shipping components bands lag screws or hitch pins The cutter can suddenly fall Read and understand the operator s...

Page 15: ...ipped with solid plugs in them to prevent oil loss during shipping and handling The solid plug on top of the gearbox must be replaced with a vented dipstick before operating the implement Figure 1 2 Figure 1 3 Getting Started The RCF30 Series cutters can be purchased with either 3 point hitch Semi Mount hitch or Pull Type hitch 3 Point Mounted Rotary Cutter Refer to illustrations on the cover The ...

Page 16: ...pin 15 three flat washers 12 and cotter pin 13 as shown Bend one or more legs of the cotter pin to keep it from falling out 4 Secure 1 1 4 OD bushing 1 between the two A Frame hitch plates 2 3 with 1 8 x 4 1 2 cap screw 7 and nylon locknut 10 5 Install remaining clevis pin 15 flat washer 12 and hairpin cotter 14 to the A Frame hitch assembly 2 3 as shown NOTE Do not tighten hardware until assembly...

Page 17: ...riveline to rotate uncontrollably causing implement damage and bodily injury or death to anyone nearby 1 Remove rubber protective sleeve 4 from gearbox input shaft and discard 2 Unsnap one end of gearbox shield access doors 6 and rotate doors open 3 Remove existing conical dog pin or bolts 1 flat washer s 3 and nut s 2 from slip clutch end of driveline 5 4 Slide slip clutch end of driveline 5 onto...

Page 18: ...k Up 3 Point on page 16 RCF3096 Tailwheel Assembly 3 Point These instructions apply only to 96 models with the optional rear axle hydraulic lift If hydraulics are not included with your cutter skip to RCF M 3096 Hitch Hook Up 3 Point on page 16 Refer to Figure 1 7 on page 14 1 There are several cylinder mounting lugs 5 that can be installed on axle 1 Refer to NOTES IN BOLD in Figure 1 7 to make su...

Page 19: ...cated on the axle properly See your nearest Land Pride dealer if it is not correct 2 Attach left and right hand tailwheel arms 2 to axle tube 1 with 5 8 11 U bolts 5 and hex flange locknuts 4 Do not tighten locknuts 3 Adjust tailwheel arms to desired locations and then tighten locknuts 4 to the correct torque When completed the tailwheel arms should be equal distance from center line of hydraulic ...

Page 20: ...our nearest Land Pride dealer to purchase a Quick Hitch 1 Make sure you have read and follow all Safety Alerts and Important Notes above before continuing 2 The RCF M 3096 cutter is equipped with Cat I II hitches Make sure your tractor s hitch is compatible with the cutter s hitch 3 Remove lower hairpin cotters 2 and hitch pins 4 Remove upper hairpin cotter 2 flat washer 1 and hitch pin 3 4 Slowly...

Page 21: ... adjusting instructions 9 Manually adjust one of the lower 3 point lift arms up or down to level the cutter from left to right Detailed leveling instructions are provided later Refer to Deck Leveling Height Adjustment on page 40 10 Continue with Driveline Hook up 3 Point on page 18 RCF M 3010 Hitch Hook Up 3 Point Refer to Figure 1 10 DANGER To avoid serious injury or death A crushing hazard exist...

Page 22: ...PORTANT An additional driveline may be required if implement is attached to more than one tractor or if a Quick Hitch is used IMPORTANT Drivelines with friction clutches must go through a run in prior to initial use and after long periods of inactivity For detailed instructions see Driveline Slip Clutch on page 56 IMPORTANT before hooking up the driveline before hooking up the driveline Structural...

Page 23: ...from end of hitch pin 1 as shown to receive linchpin 3 or roll pin 4 Make sure the hole is straight vertical and passes through the center of the hitch pin diameter Linchpin 3 is used to securing Cat II lower 3 point arms outside of the cutter hitch plates The Cat II quick hitch attaches to adapter bushing 5 outside the cutter hitch plates Secure bushing 5 to hitch pin 1 with roll pin 4 Item Pt No...

Page 24: ...Section 1 Assembly Set Up Table of Contents RCF3096 RCF3010 RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326 566M 20 11 8 18 This page left blank intentionally ...

Page 25: ...isting conical dog pin or bolts 1 flat washer s 3 and nut s 2 Tighten conical dog pin or bolts 1 on slip clutch to 45 50 ft lb torque 6 Push pull on driveline yoke to ensure it is securely fastened to the gearbox shaft 7 Rotate access doors 6 closed and snap in place 35045 IMPORTANT The drivelines must be lubricated before putting them into service Refer to Lubrication Points on page 61 NOTE If pr...

Page 26: ...h 15 Tailwheels Install two 2 1 4 O D machine washers 4 onto each tailwheel spindle 3 RCF3096 With 21 Tailwheels Install one special 4 O D harden washer 4 onto each tailwheel spindle 3 NOTE If preferred rear guards may be assembled before the tailwheels See Assembly of Optional Equipment on page 34 for rear guard instructions 3 Insert tailwheel spindle 3 into pivot tube on end of tailwheel arm 2 4...

Page 27: ...left and right hand tailwheel arms 2 to axle tube 1 with 5 8 11 U bolts 4 and hex flange locknuts 3 Do not tighten locknuts 3 Adjust tailwheel arms to desired locations and tighten locknuts 3 to the correct torque When completed the tailwheel arms should be equal distance from center line of hydraulic lift cylinder 4 Continue with Hitch Hook Up Semi Mount on page 24 NOTE If preferred rear guards m...

Page 28: ...de dealer to purchase a Quick Hitch Semi Mount Hook Up Figure 1 17 37298 35046 2 Locate cutter on a flat level surface 3 The cutter is equipped with Cat I II III hitches Make sure your tractor s hitch is compatible with the cutter s hitch 4 Remove lower hairpin cotters 1 and hitch pins 2 5 Slowly back tractor to cutter while using tractor s 3 point hydraulic control lever to align holes in lower 3...

Page 29: ... Quick Hitch is used IMPORTANT Drivelines with friction clutches must go through a run in prior to initial use and after long periods of inactivity For detailed instructions see Driveline Slip Clutch on page 56 IMPORTANT Check driveline minimum collapsible length before completing Driveline Hook up Semi Mount Structural damage to the tractor and cutter can occur if this check is not made Refer to ...

Page 30: ...mage to the tractor and implement Always check driveline minimum length during initial setup when connecting to a different tractor and when alternating between using a quick hitch and a standard 3 point hitch More than one driveline may be required to fit all applications Shorten Driveline Length Figure 1 19 9 If dimension A is less than 1 shorten driveline as follows Refer to Figure 1 19 a Measu...

Page 31: ... interference a Back cutter over the support blocks and lower it onto the blocks b Shut tractor down before dismounting Refer to Tractor Shutdown Procedure on page 11 c Move or remove drawbar if it interferes with the cutter and make any other necessary corrections d Repeat steps 1 5 to verify the cutter does not interfere with the tractor 6 Start tractor and raise implement fully up If implement ...

Page 32: ...eels See Assembly of Optional Equipment on page 34 for rear guard instructions 1 Verify mounting lug is correct as follows Models RCF3096 RCF M 3010 Notch in cylinder mounting lug 4 must be positioned at the back Model RCF3096 The rod end cylinder pin must be in the upper mounting hole in mounting lug 4 Model RCF M 3010 The cylinder mounting lug 4 has only one pin hole for the cylinder pin 2 Attac...

Page 33: ...ue Tongue Assembly Pull Type Refer to Figure 1 23 for RCF3096 and Figure 1 24 for RCF M 3010 cutters 1 Assemble tongue 4 to the deck with hitch pins 10 spacer tubes 2 and hairpin cotters or linchpins 9 as shown 2 Attach level rods 3 to tongue 4 with clevis pins 8 flat washers 6 and cotter pins 7 Park Jack Assembly 1 Remove park jack 11 from storage mount 1 and attach to adjustable jack mount 5 wit...

Page 34: ...12 Tighten set screw in bearing locking collar 2 RCF3096 RCF3010 RCFM3010 Equal Angle Hitch Assembly Figure 1 25 33946 Equal Angle Driveline Pull Type The following instructions are for installation of an Equal Angle Driveline Instructions for Constant Velocity Driveline begin on page 31 DANGER To avoid serious injury or death Make certain driveline yokes are securely fastened at each end A loose ...

Page 35: ...input shaft of gearbox 15 4 Pry open access doors 13 in the gearbox shield by placing a tool in the notch at the back of both doors IMPORTANT The drivelines must be lubricated before putting them into service Refer to Lubrication Points on page 61 NOTE Bearing support is to be placed in front of chain rubber guarding 5 Remove conical dog pin or bolts 5 and fastening hardware 6 from slip clutch end...

Page 36: ...pacities for rated power take off speed Refer to Figure 1 27 1 Make sure you have read and follow all Safety Alerts and Important Notes on this page 2 Make certain park jack 10 is properly attached to mount 2 and secured with ball detent pin 11 If park jack is not vertical refer to Park Jack Angle Alignment on page 39 3 Adjust drawbar length so that center of drawbar hitch pin hole and end of trac...

Page 37: ...tem 2 Loosen hydraulic hose fitting at the hydraulic cylinder slightly to allow air and fluid to escape 3 Restart tractor and slowly activate tractor control lever to extend hydraulic cylinder to purge trapped air from the hydraulic system 4 After all air is purged from the hydraulic system and all hydraulic pressure is relieved tighten hose fitting at the hydraulic cylinder 11 Start tractor and c...

Page 38: ...cate Single or Double Chain Guards 1 2 with notched ends out and attach to the deck as shown with 1 2 13 x 1 GR5 carriage bolts 3 and hex whiz nuts 4 NOTE Do not tighten hardware until assemblies are complete NOTE The two carriage bolts A are not used if CV driveline option is included See ConstantVelocity Driveline Pull Type on page 31 Front Chain Guard RCF3096 Single Chain Shown Figure 2 2 35072...

Page 39: ...front Rubber Deflectors 1 as shown with 1 2 13 x 1 carriage bolts 2 and whiz nuts 3 2 Attach reflector bracket 4 with 1 2 13 x 1 1 2 long carriage bolts 5 and hex whiz nuts 3 3 If Constant Velocity driveline is included attach bearing support to front rubber guards using steps 1 2 on page 31 for installation instructions NOTE Do not tighten hardware until assemblies are complete NOTE The two carri...

Page 40: ...LP Performance Hitch is a drawbar friendly self leveling hitch that pivots up and down and side to side It has a bent lower lip and horizontal holes on top for hitch pin storage to allow single person hook up Customer to supply hitch pin and hitch pin keeper Change Out Hitches Refer to Figure 2 5 IMPORTANT Cutter must be parked on level ground unhooked form the tractor hitch supported with park ja...

Page 41: ...e preset cutting height effortlessly Install lower end of check chain 1 to the inner hitch ear as shown in Figure 2 8 using the 3 4 10 x 1 1 2 long 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 Cutting height is then set by placing proper chain link in key slot 6 NOTE For additional safety in transport ra...

Page 42: ...Section 2 Assembly of Optional Equipment Table of Contents RCF3096 RCF3010 RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326 566M 38 11 8 18 This page left blank intentionally ...

Page 43: ...ot remove 6 Rotate jack mount 1 to align jack as near vertical as possible 7 Replace 1 2 13 x 1 1 2 GR5 carriage bolt 2 and secure with lock washer 5 and hex nut 3 Tighten hex nut to the correct torque 8 Tighten 1 hex nut 4 to 645 ft lbs 9 If moving cutter skip to step 10 If unhooking cutter see Unhook Pull Type on page 51 for detailed instructions 10 If cutter is to be moved remove park jack 7 fr...

Page 44: ... control lever to lower cutter until tailwheels make contact with ground 3 Place a spirit level or other suitable leveling device across the front of the deck Cutting Height Deck Leveling Front To Back Figure 3 3 Set Front Blade Tip At Cutting Height Front Blade Tip 35053 Rear Blade Tip Rear Blade Tip Should Be Slightly Higher Than Cutting Height Spirit Level For Optimum Cutting Efficiency Deck Re...

Page 45: ...w 1 Use the tractor s 3 point hydraulic control lever to lift the cutter until tailwheel 5 clears the ground 2 Remove existing hardware 1 2 13 x 1 1 2 long carriage bolts 3 and 1 2 flange nuts 4 3 Adjust tailwheel 5 up or down to the desired cutting height by repositioning adjusting plate 1 against mounting brackets 2 and replacing carriage bolts 3 and hex flange nuts 4 4 Tighten 1 2 flange nuts 4...

Page 46: ... down to level the deck from left to right Some tractors have only a single adjusting crank Deck Leveling Left To Right Figure 3 6 Cutting Height Adjustment Refer to Figure 3 7 WARNING To avoid serious injury or death 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 blade tips on o...

Page 47: ...lves together b With tractor hydraulics extend hydraulic cylinder to free up space on the cylinder rod c Remove all stroke control spacers 3 from cylinder rod by spreading spacers apart at the break line d Retract or extend hydraulic cylinder until deck profile is slightly higher at the back e Select required size and number of stroke control spacers 3 that will fill the exposed cylinder rod The f...

Page 48: ... deck profile Deck profile should be slightly higher at the back than at the front Deck Leveling Figure 3 9 3505 Refer to Figure 3 9 4 If cutter deck is not approximately 1 lower at the front than at the back then loosen jam nuts 1 on both sides of the deck and rotate leveling rod adjusting nuts 2 equally until deck is slightly higher at the back 5 Be sure that the right and left leveling rods are...

Page 49: ...k line d Using tractor hydraulic cylinder control lever lower Rotary Cutter to the desired cutting height Measure this distance to verify cutting height is correct e Select required size and number of stroke control spacers 3 that will fill the exposed cylinder rod The following spacers are available Two 1 spacers One 1 1 4 spacer One 1 1 2 spacer One 1 3 4 spacer Cutting Height Adjustment For Pul...

Page 50: ...necting hydraulic line and or fittings between Rotary Cutter and tractor hydraulic system All guards and shields must be installed and in good working condition while operating the implement Tractor power take off shaft shield driveline shields and gearbox shaft shields must be installed and in good working condition to avoid driveline entanglement and projectiles flying off of the driveline Rotar...

Page 51: ...ke off place gear selector in park set park brake shut tractor off and remove switch key Make sure cutter blades have come to a complete stop before dismounting from tractor 3 Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is installed and in good working condition 4 Inspect cutter safety equipment to make sure it is installed and in good working condition 5 Check driveline to make certain it is...

Page 52: ... continues after 3 seconds at full power take off speed disengage power take off immediately shut down tractor remove switch key and wait for blades to come to a complete stop 3 Check blades for a lock up situation Block cutter deck up before working under the unit Unlock blades remove support blocks and repeat Blade Engagement instructions Blade Disengagement 1 Slowly decrease throttle speed unti...

Page 53: ...ortened to the point it is pressing against the gearbox and tractor power take off shafts Once a driveline has bottomed out it can not be shortened anymore without causing serious damage to the tractor power take off components cutter gearbox and driveline Do not operate a pull type cutter at an angle exceeding 25 degrees up or down or at any angle that will force the driveline to bind and or hit ...

Page 54: ... cutter is resting on the ground or support blocks If equipped without hydraulic cylinder a Lower 3 point arms until cutter is resting on the ground or support blocks 4 Shut tractor down before dismounting Refer to Tractor Shutdown Procedure on page 11 5 Move cylinder lift levers back and forth to release all hydraulic pressure at the couplers 6 If equipped with hydraulic hoses 6 7 disconnect hose...

Page 55: ...der lift levers back and forth to release all hydraulic pressure at the couplers 8 Remove park jack 10 from cutter deck and secure to cutter tongue by fully inserting ball detent pin 11 through park jack and mounting bracket 9 Disconnect hydraulic hose 8 from the tractor Insert couplers through spring hose loop 7 to keep couplers out of the dirt 10 Disconnect hitch safety chain 12 from the tractor...

Page 56: ...n area you are familiar with which is free of debris and unseen objects Never assume an area is clear and cut extremely tall grass twice to detect potential hazards In the event you do strike an object stop the tractor and cutter immediately to inspect the cutter Make necessary repairs before resuming operation It pays to inspect a new area and to develop a plan before you cut Normal mowing speed ...

Page 57: ...oving components and gearboxes is a fire hazard Keep rotating parts and gearboxes free from debris to avoid serious injury and property damage Improper oil level can cause bearing failure and be a fire hazard Maintain proper gearbox oil level to avoid serious injury and property damage Hydraulic System One of the most important things you can do to prevent hydraulic system problems is ensure that ...

Page 58: ...edge approximately 1 16 thick d Always grind cutting edge so end of blade remains square to cutting edge and not rounded e Do not sharpen back side of blade f Both blades should weigh the same with not more than 1 1 2 oz difference Unbalanced blades will cause excessive vibration which can damage gearbox bearings and create structural cracks IMPORTANT Only replace cutting blades in pairs with genu...

Page 59: ...SPACER 24 GA 024 3 804 147 C WASHER FLAT 1 HARD ASTMF436 4 803 170C NUT HEX TOP LOCK 1 1 8 12 PLATE 5 312 820H RCF3096 DISHPAN WELDMENT 5 327 109H RCF3010 DISHPAN WELDMENT 6 840 273C PLUG LP 3 ID RUBBER 7 SEE LIST OF CUTTER BLADES BELOW Land Pride List of Cutter Blades Part No Part Description 820 614C RCF3096 CUTTER BLADE 1 2 x 4 x 20 5 CCW 820 615C RCF3096 CUTTER BLADE 1 2 x 4 x 20 5 CW 820 137C...

Page 60: ...wer take off then re engage a second time for 2 3 seconds Disengage the power take off shut off tractor and remove key Wait for all components to stop before dismounting from tractor 4 Inspect clutch and ensure that scribed markings made on the clutch plates have changed position Slippage has not occurred if any two marks on the friction disc and plate are still aligned 5 Tighten each spring retai...

Page 61: ...s shown Place springs 2 over the bolts and secure with nuts 1 Refer to Figure 5 6 Progressively tighten each spring retainer bolt until correct spring height A is reached 4 Plate Assembly 2 Plate Assembly 35010 Clutch Adjustment Figure 5 6 RCF3096 RCF M 3010 Driveline No Driveline Location Power Take Off Speed Cat No A inches Spring Height 826 255C 826 256C Main Jack Shaft 540 4 1 18 Driveline No ...

Page 62: ...e rubber disc 35085 IMPORTANT Make sure beads on beaded washers 1 are always facing rubber discs in assembly RCF M 3010 Dual End Flex Couplers Figure 5 8 RCF M 3010 Dual End Flex Couplers Refer to Figure 5 8 Replace four rubber discs 4 Land Pride Part No 19 075 as follows If additional repair parts are required refer to Land Pride s Parts Manual 327 088P 1 Attach rubber discs 4A to the double flex...

Page 63: ...s 2 should be embedded halfway into the rubber disc 14560 IMPORTANT Make sure beads on beaded washers 2 are always facing rubber discs in assembly Skid Shoe Replacement Figure 5 10 Skid Shoe Maintenance Refer to Figure 5 10 WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Excessive wear on skid shoes can damage side panels cause inadequate operation of cutter and create a safety hazard Always replace skid...

Page 64: ...d adjust or replace as needed 4 Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust Ask your Land Pride dealer for 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 on page 61 A coating of oil m...

Page 65: ...ase fitting The relief hole releases pressure from inside the hub casting when it is greased The hub should be greased until grease purges from the relief hole Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity Until grease purges from the relief hole 24 Hrs 24 Hrs Ratchet Jack Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Grease Quantity As required 33964 Semi Mount 3 Point 33965 35068 As Required 50 Hrs Mult...

Page 66: ...dd recommended gear lube through top dipstick hole until oil 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 ...

Page 67: ...rease Quantity 6 pumps 8 Hours CV Driveline U Joints Profile Shields Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Grease Quantity 6 pumps 8 Hours 70156 33966 13755 14618 Pillow Block Bearing Pull Type Cutter RCF3010 RCFM3010 Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Grease Quantity As required 8 Hrs 50 Hrs Pull Type Hitch RCF3010 RCFM3010 Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Grease Quantity As required ...

Page 68: ... 27847 14618 Telescoping Driveline Profile Without Zerks Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Grease Quantity Clean coat the inner tube of the driveline with a light film of Multi Purpose Grease and reassemble Telescoping Driveline Profiles With Zerks Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Grease Quantity 6 pumps 20 Hours 20 Hours ...

Page 69: ...Coupler Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Grease Quantity As required 8 Hours RCF M 3010 Dual End Flex Coupler Used only on 3 point and Semi Mounts Units Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Grease Quantity As required 8 Hours RCF M 3010 Single End Flex Coupler Used only on Pull Type Units Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Grease Quantity As required 8 Hours ...

Page 70: ...ft 2 dia Gearbox lubrication 80 90w EP gear lube Gearbox oil capacity end boxes T box Comer 6 pints Comer 4 5 pints Deck material thickness 10 gauge Deck side skirt thickness 1 4 Skids Replaceable Stump jumper 2 ea 3 16 Round pan Blades 4 1 2 x 4 Heat treated Free swinging suction blades Blade bolts Keyed with harden flat washer and locknut Blade tip speed 540 rpm 16 360 fpm 540 rpm 17 100 fpm 100...

Page 71: ... 8 7 RCF M 3010 10 6 1 2 RCF3096 12 5 1 2 RCF M 3010 13 3 1 4 RCF3096 8 7 RCF M 3010 10 6 1 2 2 8 3 4 2 8 3 4 3 Point Mounted Rotary Cutter RC3096 Shown Semi Mounted Rotary Cutter RC3096 Shown Pull Type Rotary Cutter RC3096 Shown 35061 35062 33969 RCF3096 8 7 RCF M 3010 10 6 1 2 RCF3096 8 5 1 2 RCF M 3010 10 3 1 2 RCF3096 3 6 1 4 RCF M 3010 3 7 1 4 ...

Page 72: ...it older tractors without a top link and smaller tractors without enough lift capacity 10 Gauge deck fully welded Fully welded deck adds rigidity 1 4 Thick sidewalls Protects sidewalls from thrown objects Round back design Allows for cleaner and efficient discharge of material helps eliminate damage to rear corners by not sticking out Pull type w dual leveling rods Dual leveling rods eliminate dec...

Page 73: ...xcessively Cutting on sandy ground Raise cutting height Contacting ground frequently Raise cutting height Blades breaking Hitting solid objects Avoid hitting solid objects Blades hitting each other Blade carriers need to be timed Blades coming loose Blades not tightened properly Tighten blade hardware Refer to Service Cutting Blades on page 54 Improper deck attitude Lower front of deck see page 54...

Page 74: ...240 M18 X 2 5 195 145 310 230 405 300 3 4 10 235 170 360 265 510 375 M18 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 96...

Page 75: ...rpose for which the product is not designed Misuse also specifically 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...

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