Land Pride RCF3696, Operator'S Manual

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Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
RCF3696, RCFM3696, RCF3610, & RCFM3610 Rotary Cutters 326-600M
Table of Contents
8/20/21
Gearbox Vent Plugs & Dipsticks
Vent Plug Installation
Refer to Figure 1-2:
A vent plug is shipped loose and packaged with the
Operator’s Manual. Remove temporary solid plug on top
of T-box and replace with included 3/8" vent plug. See
your nearest Land Pride dealer if vent plug is missing.
Vented Dipstick Installation
Refer to Figure 1-3:
Vented dipsticks are shipped loose and packaged with
the Operator’s Manual. See your nearest Land Pride
dealer if dipstick is missing. Remove temporary pipe plug
from top of each gearbox and replace with supplied
dipsticks.
Torque Requirements
Refer to “Torque Values Chart” on page 70 to
determine correct torque values for common bolts. See
“Additional Torque Values” at bottom of chart for
exceptions to standard torque values.
Tractor Shutdown Procedure
The following are basic tractor shutdown procedures.
Follow these procedures and any additional shutdown
procedures provided in your tractor Operator’s Manual
before leaving the operator’s seat.
1. Reduce engine speed and disengage power take-off
if engaged.
2. Park tractor and implement on level, solid ground.
3. Lower implement to ground or onto non-concrete
support blocks.
4. Put tractor in park or set park brake, turn off engine,
and remove switch key to prevent unauthorized
starting.
5. Relieve all hydraulic pressure to auxiliary hydraulic
lines.
6. Wait for all components to come to a complete stop
before leaving the operator’s seat.
7. Use steps, grab-handles and anti-slip surfaces when
stepping on and off the tractor.
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.
Figure 1-2
Figure 1-3
Getting Started
The RCF36 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 cover of manual:
The 3-point Rotary Cutter is attached to the tractor’s
lower 3-point arms and upper center link. The lower
3-point arms are hydraulically adjusted to the cutting
height. The height of the rear tailwheels are manually or
hydraulically adjusted depending upon which option the
cutter is set-up with. The tailwheels should be adjusted to
hold the cutting blades slightly higher at the back than at
the front. The
“3-Point Assembly & Set-Up”
instructions
begin on page 14.
Semi-Mount Rotary Cutter
Refer to illustrations on Cover
The Semi-Mount cutter is attached to the tractor’s lower
3-point arms and have more freedom to float over uneven
terrain than does the 3-point mounted cutter. The lower 3-
point arms are hydraulically adjusted to the cutting
height. The rear tailwheels are manually adjusted with a
ratchet jack or hydraulically adjusted to hold the cutting
blades slightly higher at the back than at the front. The
“Semi-Mount Assembly & Set-Up” instructions begin
on page 23.
Pull-Type Rotary Cutter
Refer to illustrations on Cover
The Pull-Type cutter is attached to the tractor drawbar.
Cutting height is controlled with a hydraulic cylinder or
ratchet jack. Leveling rods keep the rear of the cutter
slightly higher than the front. The “Pull-Type Assembly
& Set-Up”
instructions begin on page 30.
22320 Remove 3/8" T-Box Solid
Plug & Install Vent Plug
DO NOT
OVERFILL!
30216
Oil Level Plug
Remove Pipe
Plug
Install
Vented Dip -
DO NOT
OVERFILL!