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Section 2: Assembly of Optional Equipment

Table of Contents

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

11/8/18

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Check Chains (Accessory)

For 3-Point & Semi-Mount Cutters

(Available through Land Pride parts department.)

Refer to Figure 2-8:

Check chains are used to control the cutting height and 
allow the mower to be lowered to the same 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, raise 

cutter as high as possible, and shorten check chains 
to prevent inadvertent falling in transport.

Check Chain Assembly

Figure 2-8

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Summary of Contents for RCF3096

Page 1: ...ual 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 RCFM30...

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 m...

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...

Page 4: ...tch 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...

Page 5: ...ldren 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 oper...

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 s...

Page 7: ...ones 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...

Page 8: ...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...

Page 9: ...rs 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 Refle...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...tary 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...

Page 12: ...CF3010 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 Drive...

Page 13: ...ng 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 excel...

Page 14: ...s 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 ove...

Page 15: ...pped 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 Fi...

Page 16: ...in 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...

Page 17: ...iveline 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 gearb...

Page 18: ...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...

Page 19: ...ated 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 ti...

Page 20: ...ur 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...

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 H...

Page 22: ...ORTANT 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...

Page 23: ...rom 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 I...

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: ...sting 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...

Page 26: ...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 preferre...

Page 27: ...eft 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 co...

Page 28: ...e 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...

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 o...

Page 30: ...age 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 poi...

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 int...

Page 32: ...els 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...

Page 33: ...e 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...

Page 34: ...2 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...

Page 35: ...nput 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...

Page 36: ...acities 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...

Page 37: ...em 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...

Page 38: ...ate 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 c...

Page 39: ...ront 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 dri...

Page 40: ...P 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...

Page 41: ...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 In...

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: ...t 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...

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...

Page 45: ...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 Adju...

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...

Page 47: ...ves 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 li...

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 t...

Page 49: ...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...

Page 50: ...ecting 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 po...

Page 51: ...e 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 eq...

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...

Page 53: ...rtened 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...

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 dismoun...

Page 55: ...er 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 ja...

Page 56: ...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...

Page 57: ...ving 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...

Page 58: ...dge 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...

Page 59: ...PACER 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 RUBBE...

Page 60: ...er 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 a...

Page 61: ...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 Assem...

Page 62: ...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 Figu...

Page 63: ...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 Maintenanc...

Page 64: ...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 bru...

Page 65: ...se 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...

Page 66: ...d 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 Fil...

Page 67: ...ease 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 RCF3...

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 reass...

Page 69: ...oupler 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 Quanti...

Page 70: ...t 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 Stum...

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 Typ...

Page 72: ...t 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 obje...

Page 73: ...cessively 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 Bla...

Page 74: ...40 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...

Page 75: ...pose 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...

Page 76: ...Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com...

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