Land Pride RCR1548, Operator'S Manual

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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
Table of Contents
RCR1548 Rotary Cutters 312-556M 8/1/23
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Cutter Blade Assembly
Figure 4-1
Refer to Figure 4-2:
9. Carefully check cutting edges of blades in relation to
blade carrier rotation to ensure correct blade
placement. Blade Rotation is counterclockwise with
cutting edge leading. Airfoil (lift) must be oriented
towards the top of the deck.
Refer to Figure 4-1:
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
A locknut that has been removed can lose its thread locking
properties. Reusing a used locknut can result in a thrown
blade. Always use a new locknut when installing blades.
10. Insert blade bolt (#1) through blade (#2), dish
pan (#3), and flat washer (#4). Secure blade with a
new locknut (#5) and torque to 450 ft-lbs
(610 Nm)
.
11. Repeat step 10 for the other blade.
12. Replace access cover (#6).
13. If replacing dishpan (#3), nut (#7) on gearbox output
shaft should be torqued to 450 ft-lbs
(610 Nm)
.
minimum and secured with cotter pin (#8) with both
legs bent opposite directions around the nut. ‘
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Land Pride Rotary Cutter Blade Parts
# Part No. Part Description
326-402A 48" MATCHED BLADE KIT with 3/16" KEY
(Items 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6)
326-185A BLADE BOLT KIT (Items 1, 4, & 5 below)
1 802-920C BLADE BOLT 1 1/8-12 x 3 1/2 WITH .18 KEY
2 820-065C 48" CUTTER BLADE 1/2 x 3 x 15 3/4 CCW
3 326-386H 15" ROUND DISHPAN WELDMENT (SM HUB)
4
804-147C WASHER FLAT 1 1/4 SAE PLAIN
5 803-170C NUT HEX TOP LOCK 1 1/8-12 PLATE
Use 1-11/16"
Socket Wrench
On Blade Nut (#5)
IMPORTANT: Examine blade bolts, washers, and
bushings for excessive wear and replace if worn.
Counterclockwise Blade Rotation
Figure 4-2
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