Land Pride RCF3684 Operator'S Manual Download Page 12

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Introduction

RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M

Table of Contents

11/13/18

Introduction

Owner Assistance

The dealer should complete the Online Warranty 
Registration at the time of purchase. This information is 
necessary to provide you with quality customer service.

The parts on your Rotary Cutter have been specially 
designed by Land Pride and should only be replaced with 
genuine Land Pride parts. Contact a Land Pride dealer if 
customer service or repair parts are required. Your Land 
Pride dealer has trained personnel, repair parts, and 
equipment needed to service the implement.

Serial Number

For quick reference and prompt service, record model 
and serial number on the inside cover page and again on 
the warranty page. Always provide model number and 
serial number when ordering parts and in all 
correspondences with your Land Pride dealer. For 
location of your serial number plate, see Figure 1.

Figure 1

Further Assistance

Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new 
Rotary Cutter. If for any reason you do not understand 
any part of this manual or are not satisfied with the 
service received, the following actions are suggested:

1.

Discuss any problems you have with your implement 
with your dealership service personnel so they can 
address the problem.

2. If you are still not satisfied, seek out the owner or 

general manager of the dealership, explain the 
question/problem, and request assistance.

3. For further assistance write to:

Land Pride Service Department

1525 East North Street

P.O. Box 5060

Salina, Ks. 67402-5060

E-mail address

[email protected]

30870

Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new 
product owners. This Rotary Cutter has been designed 
with care and built by skilled workers using quality 
materials. Proper assembly, maintenance, and safe 
operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory 
use from this product. 

Application

The RCF3684 Rotary Cutters are designed and built by 
Land Pride to provide excellent cutting performance on 
gentle slopes, slightly contoured right-of-ways, pastures, 
set aside acres, row crop fields, and roadsides. Its +84" 
cutting width with category II & III three-point hitch is 
compatible with 70 to 190 hp tractors or pull type with 
50 to 190 hp tractors at 540 rpm power take-off speed. 
The three-point hitch is also Quick Hitch adaptable. The 
driveline is protected with a 4 plate slip clutch.

The cutter can cut through grass, weeds, crops, brush, 
and small trees up to 4" in diameter and has a cutting 
height range of 2" to 12" with a cutting blade tip speed of 
14,369 FPM. This unit comes with a standard 3/16" 
heavy-duty dish stump jumper and replaceable bolt-on 
skid shoes. Optional shields for the front are rubber 
deflector, single chain guard, or double chain guard. 
Optional shields available for the rear are either single or 
double chain guard.

See 

“Specifications & Capacities”

 on page 46 and 

“Features & Benefits”

 on page 48 for additional 

information and performance enhancing options.

Using This Manual

This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarize 
the operator with safety, assembly, operation, 
adjustments, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Read 
this manual and follow the recommendations to help 
ensure safe and efficient operation. 

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.

To order a new Operator’s or Parts Manual, contact 
your authorized dealer. Manuals can also be 
downloaded, free-of-charge, from our website at 
www.landpride.com

Terminology:

“Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined by 
facing the direction the machine will operate while in use 
unless otherwise stated.

Definitions:

IMPORTANT: 

A special point of information related 

to the following topic. Land Pride’s intention is this 
information must be read & noted before continuing. 

NOTE:  

A special point of information that the 

operator should be aware of before continuing. 

Summary of Contents for RCF3684

Page 1: ...l Kit in French Language please see your Land Pride dealer Read the Operator s Manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception Yo...

Page 2: ...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 wi...

Page 3: ...2 Driveline Hook up 3 Point 13 Hydraulic Hook up 3 Point 14 Check Driveline Collapsible Length 14 Check Driveline Maximum Length 15 Check Driveline Interference 16 Pull Type Cutter Assembly Set up 17...

Page 4: ...Rotary Cutters 326 412M Table of Contents Section 5 Maintenance Lubrication 38 Maintenance 38 Skid Shoes 38 Cutter Blade Maintenance 39 Driveline Slip Clutch 40 Clutch Run In 40 Clutch Assembly and Di...

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 ope...

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: ...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...

Page 8: ...rest 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 or...

Page 9: ...rtant Safety Information 11 13 18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326 412M Table of Contents 30896 30896 30869 30896 818 543C Danger Guard Missing 2 places 818 130C Caution 540 rpm 818 142C Danger Rotating Dri...

Page 10: ...tant Safety Information RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326 412M Table of Contents 11 13 18 838 094C Warning High Pressure Fluid Hazard 30869 30869 30896 818 556C Danger Thrown Object 818 564C Danger Rotating...

Page 11: ...ormation 11 13 18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326 412M Table of Contents 24597 24597 33035 30869 818 552C Danger Rotating Driveline 818 681C Notice 20 MPH Max 818 540C Danger Guard Missing 838 614C 2 x 9 R...

Page 12: ...ct Application The RCF3684 Rotary Cutters are designed and built by Land Pride to provide excellent cutting performance on gentle slopes slightly contoured right of ways pastures set aside acres row c...

Page 13: ...the horsepower range must not be used Tractor Horsepower Rating 3 Point Hitch 70 to 190 hp Pull Type Hitch 50 to 190 hp 3 Point Hitch Category Cat II III Power Take Off Speed 540 rpm Hydraulic Outlets...

Page 14: ...shipped with an attached ratchet jack or hydraulic cylinder Hydraulic hoses and stroke control spacers are included with the hydraulic cylinder Screw on quick attach couplings couplings supplied by c...

Page 15: ...sing the bottom holes in the clevis plates with 1 8 x 4 1 2 GR5 hex head cap screw 2 1 16 long bushing and hex nylock nut Tighten nylock nut to the correct torque Category lll Quick Hitch 3 Point Refe...

Page 16: ...correct torque IMPORTANT The drivelines must be lubricated before putting them into service Refer to Lubrication Points on page 43 8 Move slip clutch back and forth several times to make sure it is l...

Page 17: ...e tractor s lower 3 point arms must be stabilized to prevent side to side movement Most tractors have sway blocks or adjustable chains for this purpose NOTE Land Pride s QH20 Cat II Quick Hitch can be...

Page 18: ...aulic cylinder operates smoothly 4 Continue with Check Driveline Interference on page 16 Check Driveline Minimum Length Figure 1 10 Check Driveline Collapsible Length 1 With driveline attached only to...

Page 19: ...uter shield at the mark Cut same amount off the outer shaft Y1 dimension 11 Remove all burrs and cuttings 12 Continue with Check Driveline Maximum Length on page 15 33049 Driveline Maximum Extended Le...

Page 20: ...down Procedure on page 33 c Move or remove drawbar if it interferes with the cutter and make any other necessary corrections d Repeat steps 1 4 to verify the cutter does not interfere with the tractor...

Page 21: ...r 7 and cotter pin 8 Bend one or more legs of cotter pin to keep it from falling out Tailwheel Lift Options Pull Type The cutter is shipped with an attached ratchet jack or hydraulic cylinder Hydrauli...

Page 22: ...ongue 7 with 5 8 11 x 8 1 2 GR5 hex head cap screw 10 flat washers 16 bushings 6 spacers 9 lock washer 17 and hex nut 13 in the order shown Tighten hex nut 13 to the correct torque NOTE Bearing Suppor...

Page 23: ...ric lock collar 23 clockwise 12 Continue tightening eccentric lock collar by placing a punch against hole in side of locking collar Tap on end of punch with a hammer several times 13 Tighten set screw...

Page 24: ...e provided in this manual before dismounting tractor Jack must be installed on the hitch and jack attachment pin must be fully inserted and secured before working on or around an implement not hooked...

Page 25: ...r correct drawbar dimensions 4 Cycle hydraulic system by extending and retracting lift cylinder several times It may be necessary to purge the hydraulic system of trapped air if operation is sluggish...

Page 26: ...t Stop blade rotation if bystanders are in or around the area Front Rubber Guard Refer to Figure 2 1 1 Install front rubber guard 1 as shown with 1 2 13 x 1 1 4 GR5 carriage bolts 2 and hex whiz nuts...

Page 27: ...x nuts 4 2 Install right hand rear chain guard 2 with 1 2 13 x 1 1 4 GR5 carriage bolts 3 flat washers 6 spring lock washers 5 and hex nuts 4 3 Tighten all nuts to the correct torque Rear Metal Deflec...

Page 28: ...power take off is engaged Always secure equipment with solid non concrete supports before working under it Never go under equipment supported by concrete blocks or hydraulics Concrete can break hydra...

Page 29: ...s should not have more than 3 4 free vertical movement at the blade tips If vertical movement exceeds 3 4 install or change to thicker spacers 1 as follows Order spacers 1 and locknuts 5 from your nea...

Page 30: ...om beneath the deck insert front fixed blade mount 1 through slot in the front chain guard and attach to the deck front with new 1 2 13 x 1 1 4 GR5 carriage bolts 6 1 2 13 x 1 1 4 GR5 bolt 3 and hex w...

Page 31: ...lade Tip Slightly Higher Than Cutting Height 33039 Cutting Height 3 Point Refer to Figure 3 2 WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Avoid direct contact with cutter blades by wearing a pair of glov...

Page 32: ...ore than 1 4 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 and...

Page 33: ...should be lower than the tip of the rear blade If front and rear blades are at the same height or if rear blade is lower than the front blade then the cutter is subject to continuous material flow und...

Page 34: ...lics raise cutter fully up 2 Remove all stroke control spacers 5 from cylinder rod 4 by spreading spacers apart at the break line 3 Using tractor hydraulic cylinder control lever lower Rotary Cutter t...

Page 35: ...avoid driveline entanglement and projectiles flying off of the driveline Rotary Cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high speeds therefore the use of front and rear safety guards is mandat...

Page 36: ...fety 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 Check 5 Carefully raise and lower...

Page 37: ...g and leave enough clearance so cutter does not contact obstacles such as buildings trees or fences 3 Limit transport speed to 20 mph Transport only with a tractor of sufficient size and horsepower 4...

Page 38: ...s such as tree stumps post stubs protruding objects rocks drop offs holes etc with a visible flag WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Do not back pull type cutter into solid objects The joint whe...

Page 39: ...lers 6 Disconnect hydraulic hoses 12 13 from the tractor Insert couplers through spring hose loop 10 to keep couplers out of the dirt 7 Pull back on lock collar 2 and pull driveline 17 from tractor po...

Page 40: ...move park jack 11 from cutter deck mount 13 and secure to cutter tongue by fully inserting ball detent pin 12 through park jack and tongue mounting bracket 7 Disconnect hydraulic hose 9 from the tract...

Page 41: ...ct 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...

Page 42: ...ns can result in injury or death Do not alter implement or replace parts on the implement with other brands Other brands may not fit properly or meet OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer specifications...

Page 43: ...be replaced or re ground at the same time to maintain proper balance in the cutting unit The following precautions should be taken when sharpening blades a Do not remove more material than necessary...

Page 44: ...at has not slipped must be disassembled to separate the friction disc plates See Clutch Assembly and Disassembly on page 40 5 Tighten each of the 8 spring retainer nuts on the clutch housing exactly 2...

Page 45: ...hex flange locknut 6 Tighten locknut to the correct torque Hitch Type Driveline No Power Take Off Speed Cat No A inches Spring Height 3 Point Pull Type 826 652C 826 682C 540 5 1 11 to 1 12 1 1 8 24600...

Page 46: ...nd replace if necessary See Cutter Blade Maintenance on page 39 3 Inspect for loose damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace as needed 4 Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent ru...

Page 47: ...e Wheel Spindle Tube Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity 6 pumps Gauge Wheel Hub Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity 2 pumps 30887 30887 24 Hours 8 Hours 50 Hrs Multi purpose spray lube...

Page 48: ...3 18 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 13755 14618 Driveline...

Page 49: ...om of plug hole add 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...

Page 50: ...ears Cast iron housing 1 3 4 4 4 cm 20 spline input shaft and 2 3 8 6 0 cm output shaft Gearbox lubricant 80 90W oil Gearbox oil capacity 10 pints 4 73 L Deck construction All welded deck Deck materia...

Page 51: ...Specifications Capacities 11 13 18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326 412M Table of Contents 30892 90 1 2 2 30 m 129 3 28 m 43 3 4 1 11 m 179 1 2 4 56 m 30 3 4 78 1 cm 30891 3 Point Rotary Cutter Pull Type R...

Page 52: ...6 deck top 1 4 side skirts Strong heavy deck material for rugged use Heavy side panels protects sides from debris being thrown against them from the blades Fully welded deck Adds additional strength a...

Page 53: ...power take off has instant on Engage power take off at low rpm and then slowly increase engine speed Tractor power take off has Instant off Slowly reduce engine speed to an idle then disengage power...

Page 54: ...210 M16 X 1 5 155 115 240 180 335 245 5 8 18 150 110 230 170 325 240 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...

Page 55: ...ifically 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...

Page 56: ...Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com...

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