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Important Safety Information

2/03/12

RCR1884 Series Rotary Cutter   312-880M

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Important Safety Information

These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.

Safety at All Times

Thoroughly read and understand
the instructions given in this
manual before operation. Refer to
the “Safety Label” section, read
all instructions noted on them.

Do not allow anyone to operate
this equipment who has not fully
read and comprehended this
manual and who has not been
properly trained in the safe
operation of the equipment.

Operator should be familiar with
all functions of the unit.

Operate implement from the
driver’s seat only.

Make sure all guards and shields
are in place and secured before
operating implement.

Do not leave tractor or implement
unattended with engine running.

Dismounting from a moving
tractor could cause serious injury
or death.

Do not allow anyone to stand
between the tractor and
implement while backing up to the
implement.

Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from power-driven parts.

Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid
entanglement with moving parts.

Watch out for wires, trees, etc.,
when raising implement. Make
sure all persons are clear of
working area.

Turning tractor too tight may
cause implement to ride up on
wheels. This could result in injury
or equipment damage.

Do not carry passengers on
implement at any time.

Look For The Safety Alert Symbol

The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a
potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra
safety precaution must be taken. When you see this
symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that
follows it. In addition to design and configuration of
equipment, hazard control and accident prevention
are dependent upon the awareness, concern,
prudence and proper training of personnel involved in
the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of
equipment.

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Be Aware of
Signal Words

A Signal word designates a degree or
level of hazard seriousness. The
signal words are:

Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is limited to the most
extreme situations, typically for
machine components that, for
functional purposes, cannot be
guarded.

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DANGER

Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed
when guards are removed. It may also
be used to alert against unsafe
practices.

Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.

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WARNING

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CAUTION

For Your Protection

Thoroughly read and understand
the “Safety Label” section, read all
instructions noted on them.

Shutdown and Storage

Lower machine to ground, put
tractor in park, turn off engine, and
remove the key.

Detach and store implements in a
area where children normally do
not play. Secure implement by
using blocks and supports.

OFF

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cover and to the left will take you to the
Parts Manual for this equipment. Download
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Summary of Contents for RCR1884 Series

Page 1: ...unit Read the Operator s manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your life and the lives of others depend on it Copyrigh...

Page 2: ...ngle Tailwheel Assembly 14 Dual Tailwheel Assembly 15 Front Guard Assembly 16 Front Rubber Guard Installation 16 Front Chain Guard Installation Optional 16 Rear Guard Assembly 17 Rear Metal Deflector...

Page 3: ...ad the message that follows it In addition to design and configuration of equipment hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training of pers...

Page 4: ...roperly Remove buildup of grease oil or debris Remove all tools and unused parts from implement before operation Use A Safety Chain A safety chain will help control drawn machinery should it separate...

Page 5: ...per or cardboard NOT BODY PARTS to check for suspected leaks Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems If an accident occurs see a doctor immediately Any...

Page 6: ...r visit our dealer locator at landpride com 3 Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as 818 543C Danger Guard Missing 24584 24651 spe...

Page 7: ...formation 2 03 12 RCR1884 Series Rotary Cutter 312 880M Table of Contents 818 540C Danger Guard Missing 818 552C Danger Rotating Driveline ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY 24597 818 142C Danger Rotating D...

Page 8: ...6 Important Safety Information RCR1884 Series Rotary Cutter 312 880M 2 03 12 Table of Contents 818 556C Danger Thrown Object 818 564C Danger Rotating Blades 24584 24584 818 230C Red Reflector 24652...

Page 9: ...7 Important Safety Information 2 03 12 RCR1884 Series Rotary Cutter 312 880M Table of Contents 24584 818 830C Safety Combo 818 130C Caution 540 RPM 24584...

Page 10: ...r assembly maintenance and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from the Rotary Cutter Application Land Pride s RCR1884 Series Rotary Cutter is built and designed by La...

Page 11: ...ed dipstick See your nearest Land Pride Dealer if dipstick is missing Vent Plug Location Figure 1 1 IMPORTANT Rotary Cutters are shipped with a solid plug in the gearbox to prevent loss of oil during...

Page 12: ...up snug and then back off 1 4 turn 6 Pivot hinge bars 4 up and insert stop pin 1 in the hinge bars 4 as shown Stop pin must be positioned above the rear hitch braces 3 when completed See Figure 1 2 on...

Page 13: ...hitch link holes 1 in the clevis and aligned with the hitch pins 2 3 Engage tractor park brake shut tractor engine off and remove key before dismounting from tractor 4 Attach lower hitch link holes 1...

Page 14: ...il gearbox shaft is in line level with tractor PTO shaft 2 Support cutter at this height with support jacks or blocks to keep cutter from drifting down 3 Place gear selector in park set park brake shu...

Page 15: ...e to tractor and cutter Always check driveline collapsed length during initial setup when connecting to a different tractor and when alternating between using a quick hitch and a standard 3 Point hitc...

Page 16: ...channel when rear chainguards are included and front mounting holes when rear chainguards are not included 3 Assemble tailwheel adjusting brackets 3 4 to deck rear with four 1 2 13 x 1 1 2 GR5 carria...

Page 17: ...in the rear mounting holes of the deck channel when rear chainguards are included and front mounting holes when rear chainguards are not included 3 Assemble tailwheel adjusting brackets 3 4 to left si...

Page 18: ...t Front Rubber Guard Installation Refer to Figure 1 9 1 Install center rubber guard 5 with 3 8 x 1 long carriage bolts 4 Secure with 3 8 flange nuts 3 2 Install left and right side rubber guards 2 wit...

Page 19: ...ved before the rear chain guard option can be installed Refer to Figure 1 11 1 Unscrew 1 2 whiz nuts 5 and 1 2 hex flange lock nuts 6 Remove rear metal deflector 1 from deck rear 2 Attach carriage bol...

Page 20: ...efer to Figure 2 1 1 Place a Carpenters level on one of the main deck channels Using the tractor s 3 point hydraulic control lever raise or lower the 3 point arms until the deck is slightly lower at t...

Page 21: ...il Wheel Height Adjustment Refer to Figure 2 4 The dual tailwheels must be adjusted if cutting height is too high or too low 1 Use tractor s 3 point hydraulic control to lift the tailwheels off the gr...

Page 22: ...ll guards and shields are in place Page 1 Lubricate cutter as needed Refer to Maintenance and Lubrication Page 28 DANGER Keep others away while cutter is operating It can discharge objects at high spe...

Page 23: ...ith cutter resting on solid supports PTO disengaged and blade rotation completely stopped Check for and remove foreign objects wrapped around blade spindles Check for nicked bent broken and worn cutti...

Page 24: ...t for debris and unforeseen objects Mark any potential hazards 2 Follow Blade Engagement instructions on this page to start cutter blades turning 3 Optimum ground speed depends on density of material...

Page 25: ...er vehicle operators when traveling on public roads and in the dark of night Comply with all local state and federal laws It is important that you inspect the area where you will be cutting and clear...

Page 26: ...earing through rubber skirts Front Rubber Guard Refer to Figure 4 1 Part Number Description 312 866A Front Rubber Guard Assembly See Front Rubber Guard Installation on page 16 for proper installation...

Page 27: ...et brakes shut engine off and remove ignition key 2 Disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO and secure cutter deck in the up position with solid supports before servicing underside of cutter IMPORT...

Page 28: ...ny oxidation that may have accumulated on friction surfaces To prevent driveline and gear box damage repeat run in instructions at beginning of each season and when moisture and or condensation seizes...

Page 29: ...vicing underside of cutter Never work under equipment supported by hydraulics Hydraulics can drop equipment if controls are actuated or if hydraulic lines burst Either situation can drop the cutter in...

Page 30: ...eaches top mark on dipstick Reinstall vented dipstick and tighten Method 2 Remove side oil plug 2 If oil is below bottom of plug hole add recommended gear lube through top dipstick hole until oil flow...

Page 31: ...brication Multi purpose Grease Quantity Clean coat the inner tube of the driveline with a light film of grease and then reassemble Driveline U Joints Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity...

Page 32: ...box 1 1 44 Speed Up Beveled Gears with Cast Iron Housing Gearbox Lubrication Capacity Type 7 Pints of 80 90W EP Gear Lube Gear box Input Output Shaft Size Input Shaft 1 3 8 6 Spline Output Shaft 2 Dia...

Page 33: ...31 Section 5 Specifications Capacities 2 03 12 RCR1884 Series Rotary Cutter 312 880M Table of Contents 27738...

Page 34: ...er rigid deck Fully welded deck Adds additional strength Extended cutter front For increased material flow and added protection Round back design Helps discharge grass better than enclosed or partiall...

Page 35: ...urs Blades wearing excessively Cutting on sandy ground Raise cutting height Contacting ground frequently Raise cutting height Blades breaking Hitting solid objects Avoid hitting solid objects Blades c...

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Page 37: ...e or reliability or which has been used for a purpose for which the product is not designed Misuse also specifically includes failure to properly maintain oil levels grease points and driveline shafts...

Page 38: ...Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com...

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