Land Pride RCR1242, Operator'S Manual

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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
Table of Contents
RCR1242, RCR1248, RCR1260 & RCR1272 Rotary Cutter 326-047M 2/7/20
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Driveline Installation (Shear Bolt Driveline Shown)
Figure 1-5
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Refer to Figure 1-5:
1. Unsnap side access covers (#4) from both sides of
the gearbox shield. Save covers for reuse.
2. Remove bolt (#2) from end of driveline (#5).
3. Slide driveline (#5) onto gearbox input shaft until
holes in driveline yoke aligns with hole in gearbox
input shaft.
4. Insert bolt (#2) through driveline yoke and gearbox
input shaft.
5. Secure bolt with removed nut (#3). Tighten hex nut to
the correct torque.
6. Skip to step #8 is installing a slip clutch driveline.
7. If driveline (#5) has a shear bolt instead of a slip
clutch, install snap ring (#1) onto the gearbox input
shaft groove. Discard snap ring if driveline has a slip
clutch.
8. Reinstall access covers (#4).
9. Raise driveline (#5) up and rotate driveline hook (#6)
down.
10. Lower driveline (#5) until resting in driveline
hook (#6).
11. Continue with
“3-Point Hook-Up”
on page 14.
NOTE: Snap ring (#1) is for extra security should
driveline shear bolt (#2) break. Do not use snap ring
with a slip clutch driveline.
Gearbox With Vented Plug
Figure 1-6
Gearbox Vented Plug
Refer to Figure 1-6:
A vented plug is shipped loose and packaged with the
Operator’s Manual. Remove temporary solid plug from
top of gearbox and replace with the vented plug (#1). See
you nearest Land Pride dealer if vented plug is missing.
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IMPORTANT:
The gearbox is shipped with a solid
plug on top to prevent oil loss during shipping and
handling. The solid plug must be replaced with a
vented plug (#1) before operating the implement.