Land Pride RCF3684, Operator'S Manual

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Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
11/13/18 RCF3684 Rotary Cutters 326-412M
Table of Contents
Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
4. On the front side of the shipping crate, cut shipping
straps and remove all components secured to the
crate.
5. 3-Point Only: Remove screws securing rear brace
bars to shipping crate.
6. Remove bolts securing hitch pins to shipping crate.
7. Using lifting device, remove tension on hitch pins,
and pull hitch pins back until hitch assembly can be
removed from shipping crate. Remove hitch
assembly from shipping crate.
8. Gently lift cutter up until hitch pins can be completely
removed from shipping crate.
9. Gently lift cutter off the shipping crate and lower unit
onto the working area.
10. Second Shipping Crate For Pull-Type Only:
Secure each component in the second shipping
crate before cutting its shipping bands to make
certain it will not fall and cause bodily injury.
Gearbox Vented Dipstick
Refer to Figure 1-1:
A vented dipstick is shipped loose and packaged with the
Operator’s Manual. Remove temporary solid plug from
top of gearbox and replace with vented dipstick. See your
nearest Land Pride dealer if dipstick is missing.
Gearbox Vented Dipstick Installation
Figure 1-1
IMPORTANT: Gearboxes are shipped 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.
30216
DO NOT
OVERFILL!
Oil Level
Plug
Remove
Solid Plug
Install
Vented Dipstick
Tractor Requirements
Tractor horsepower and hitch category should be within
the range noted below. Tractors outside 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 (With Hydraulic Option)
3-Point Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Duplex Outlet
Pull Type Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Duplex Outlet
Tractor Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Warning Below
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Lightweight tractors with rear attached implements may need
weights added to the front to maintain steering control.
Consult your tractor Operator’s Manual to determine proper
weight requirements and maximum weight limitations.
Torque Requirements
Refer to “Torque Values Chart” on page 50 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
!
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.
• Components in second shipping crate for pull-type cutters
can fall causing bodily injury when cutting shipping bands.
Make certain components are properly supported before
cutting shipping bands.
1. Secure cutter with a hoist or other lifting device
before removing shipping hardware.
2. On the backside of the cutter, cut shipping straps and
remove all components secured to the crate.
3. On the backside of the cutter are a series of lag
screws securing the cutter to the crate. Remove the
lag screws.
NOTE: A second shipping crate is included with the
pull-type cutter. It should include hitch, bearing
support assembly, front driveline, trailing wheel
arms, and wheels.
NOTE: Assembly and set-up is easier and quicker
if two men are available throughout set-up.