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Section 7: Features and Benefits

RCR2596, RCR2510, and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312-753M

Table of Contents

7/29/20

RCR25 Series

Features

Benefits

Surpassed rugged 
industry standards 

All Land Pride cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary testing 
procedures specified by ANSI.

Tractor horsepower range 

3-point (2596 Model = 50 - 110 hp) & (2510 Model = 60 - 110 hp)
Pull-type (2596 Model = 30 - 110 hp) & (2510 Model = 50 - 110 hp)

540 or 1000 rpm

Fits wider variety of tractors. (RCR2596 is 540 rpm only)

Gearbox horsepower rating

120 Horsepower on splitter gearbox and 60 hp on outboard gearboxes.

5 Year gearbox warranty

Shows our confidence in the gearbox integrity.

3 Gearboxes

Allows equal torque to be spread to left and right gearbox.

Splined rubber flex- couplers 
between the center and 
outboard gearboxes

Protects the driveline and gearboxes from hard objects in the blade path.

Constant velocity u-Joint 
option on RCR2510 & 
RCRM2510 pull-type

Reduces chatter and extends life of U-joint during turns.

Slip-clutch protection 
on main driveline

Slip-clutch is more convenient than shear-bolt, protects gearbox against sudden impact.

3-Point or pull-type 

Pull-type fits older tractors without a top link or smaller tractors without enough lift capacity. 
(RCR2596 3-point: Cat. 1 & 2) (RCR2510 & RCRM2510 3-point: Cat. 2 & 3)

High productive cutting width

RCR2596 cuts 8'-0" width.
RCR2510 & RCRM2510 cuts 9'-10" width.

Fully welded 10 gauge deck

Fully welded deck adds rigidity.

3/16" Sidewall thickness

Protects sidewalls from thrown objects.

Obstacle free underside

Underside of deck is free of reinforcement members which tend to allow material to lodge.

Round back design 

Allows for cleaner and efficient discharge of material, helps eliminate damage to rear 
corners by not sticking out.

Dual leveling rods 
on pull-type

Dual leveling rods eliminate deck twisting when going over uneven terrain.

Chain or rubber shield option

Reduces flying debris.

Full length skids with 
replaceable shoes 

Adds reinforcement to side panels. Replaceable shoes allows for change before wearing 
through to weld-on piece.

Splined blade hub

Splined blade hub offers tight non-slipping attachment to output shaft.

3/16" Round stump jumper 

Standard stump jumper aids in sliding over obstructions, which helps protect gearbox 
output shaft.

1" x 4" Blade bar 

Heavy-duty blade bar adds support to stump jumper as well as gearbox output shaft.

1/2" x 4" Heat-treated blades 

Heat-treated blades last longer than non-heat-treated blades.

1 1/2" Dia. cutting capacity

Aids in cutting brush.

High blade tip speed

RCR2596 (540 rpm) = 14,792 FPM
RCR2510 (540 rpm) = 17,749 FPM 

Means cleaner cutting of material.

RCRM2510 (1000 rpm) = 18,035 FPM

Laminated tires 

Laminated tires can handle almost any condition.

Airplane tires (Pull-type only)

Airplane tires offer smooth road-ability.

Fits Land Pride Quick-Hitch

Allows for quick and easy one person hook-up.

Section 7: Features and Benefits

Summary of Contents for RCR2596 Series

Page 1: ...n French Language please see your Land Pride dealer Read the Operator s Manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your life...

Page 2: ...y ordered the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine Update the record by adding the machine weight and measurements provided in the Specifications Capacities Section of this...

Page 3: ...Point Hook Up 19 Driveline Hook up 20 Check Driveline Collapsible Length 22 Check Driveline Interference 23 Check Chains Accessory 23 Section 2 Assembly of Optional Equipment 24 Chain Safety Guards O...

Page 4: ...ate App on your smart phone open the App point your phone on the QR code and take a picture Dealer QR Locator The QR code on the left will link you to available dealers for Land Pride products Refer t...

Page 5: ...ult supervision Never allow children to play on the power machine or implement Use extra caution when backing up Before the tractor starts to move look down and behind to make sure the area is clear S...

Page 6: ...emove all tools and unused parts from equipment before operation Do not weld or torch on galvanized metal as it will release toxic fumes Tire Safety Tire changing can be dangerous and must be performe...

Page 7: ...to ride Riders obstruct operator s view and interfere with the control of the power machine Riders can be struck by objects or thrown from the equipment Prepare for Emergencies Be prepared if a fire s...

Page 8: ...ca particles This dust can cause serious injury to the lungs silicosis There are guidelines which should be followed if crystalline silica quartz is present in the dust Be aware of and follow OSHA or...

Page 9: ...Important Safety Information 7 29 20 5 This page left blank intentionally...

Page 10: ...r nearest dealer visit our dealer locator at www landpride com 3 Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by Land Pride Wh...

Page 11: ...Contents 7 29 20 22288 22288 22288 838 614C 2 x 9 Red Reflector 2 places Rear left side and rear right side of deck 838 615C 2 x 9 Amber Reflector 1 place Front left side of deck only 818 130C Warning...

Page 12: ...2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312 753M Table of Contents 7 29 20 818 543C Danger Guard Missing 818 552C Danger Rotating Driveline 22288 22297 33016 818 681C Notice 20 MPH Maximum Travel Speed Locat...

Page 13: ...n RCR2596 RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312 753M Table of Contents 7 29 20 818 564C Danger Rotating Blades Keep Away 818 142C Danger Rotating Driveline Hazard Keep Away 22288 22288 22288 818 556...

Page 14: ...ion RCR2596 RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312 753M Table of Contents 7 29 20 818 540C Danger Guard Missing Do Not Operate 818 552C Danger Rotating Driveline Hazard Keep Away 838 094C Warning Hig...

Page 15: ...commendations to help ensure safe and efficient operation The information contained within this manual was current at the time of printing Some parts may change slightly to assure you of the best perf...

Page 16: ...A B C 3 Point Hitch The lower 3 point arms must be stabilized to prevent side to side movement Most tractors have sway blocks or adjustable chains for this purpose Dealer Preparations Read and unders...

Page 17: ...tor 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...

Page 18: ...uctions 2 Attach level rod assemblies 8 to tongue 1 using clevis pins 5 flat washers 6 and cotter pins 7 Make sure level rod adjusting nuts are threaded the same distance on both rods This will ensure...

Page 19: ...o jackshaft 2 9 Tighten set screw in bearing locking collar 3 10 Rotate gearbox shield access doors 7 closed and snap in place NOTE Make sure locking collar on bearing 3 is facing rearward toward the...

Page 20: ...riveline onto input shaft of gearbox 6 until hole in yoke aligns with notch in input shaft IMPORTANT The driveline must be lubricated before putting it into service Refer to Lubrication Points on page...

Page 21: ...ight See Pull Type Leveling Cutting Height on page 26 Pull Type Tractor Hook Up Figure 1 8 RCR2510 jack storage location shown with arrow Jack storage location is on the deck top for RCR2596 RCRM2596...

Page 22: ...4 GR5 cap screws 13 and lock nuts 14 NOTE Do not tighten hardware until assembly of hitch and driveline is complete Refer to Torque Values Chart on page 50 6 Install remaining clevis pin 20 flat wash...

Page 23: ...ide s Quick Hitch can be attached to the tractor to provide quick and easy 3 point hook up and detachment See your nearest Land Pride dealer to purchase a Quick Hitch 3 Point Lift Type Cutter Tractor...

Page 24: ...se consult you tractor s manual for adjusting instructions 9 Adjust stabilizers on the tractor s lower 3 point arms to stop lateral float Please consult your tractor s manual for adjusting instruction...

Page 25: ...lar and continue to push driveline yoke forward until pull collar locks in place 7 Pull on driveline yokes at the tractor and implement end to make sure it is secured to the tractor power take off sha...

Page 26: ...e tractor and implement Always check driveline minimum length during initial setup when connecting to a different tractor and when alternating between using a quick hitch and a standard 3 point hitch...

Page 27: ...e support blocks back implement over the support blocks Do not lower implement onto the support blocks 6 Without changing the 3 point lift height shut tractor down using Tractor Shutdown Procedure 7 C...

Page 28: ...speeds Use extreme caution when cutting in areas where people may be present It is best to operate the cutter when no one is nearby Stop blade rotation if someone is in or around the area Front Chain...

Page 29: ...ting in areas where people may be present It is best to operate the cutter when no one is nearby Stop blade rotation if someone is in or around the area Front Rubber Guards RCR2596 RCRM2596 Refer to F...

Page 30: ...jam nuts 1 on both sides and rotate leveling rod adjusting nuts 2 until deck is slightly lower by an equal amounts on both sides 6 Be sure that the right and left leveling rods are equally tight and...

Page 31: ...ve only a single adjusting lift arm 22315 Deck Leveling From Front to Rear Refer to Figure 3 4 WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Avoid direct contact with cutter blades by wearing a pair of glo...

Page 32: ...nt blade More than 1 higher off the ground than the front blade Adjust tailwheel if cutting height is too high or too low 1 Use tractor s 3 point hydraulic control to lift cutter so that the tailwheel...

Page 33: ...speeds cannot be seen and are located close to the deck sides Body extremities will be cut off instantly Always disconnect driveline from power take off shaft before servicing underside of cutter The...

Page 34: ...nstalled and in good working condition 4 Inspect cutter safety equipment to make sure it is installed and in good working condition 5 Check driveline to make certain it is securely connected to the tr...

Page 35: ...ower take off soft start option if available 2 Ensure that all power shafts are rotating and that the cutter is not vibrating excessively after ramping up to power take off speed for at least 3 second...

Page 36: ...turning angles exceeding 35 degrees if main driveline is a standard conventional drive shaft The turning angle may be increased to 80 degrees if equipped with a constant velocity driveline shaft These...

Page 37: ...Pull Type Cutter Refer to Figure 1 8 on page 17 WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Always disengage power take off put tractor in park or set park brake shut tractor engine off remove ignition k...

Page 38: ...nseen objects Never assume an area is clear and extremely tall grass should be cut twice to detect potential hazards In the event you do strike an object stop the tractor and cutter immediately to ins...

Page 39: ...from debris to avoid serious injury and property damage Improper oil level can cause bearing failure and be a fire hazard Maintain proper gearbox oil level to avoid serious injury and property damage...

Page 40: ...remove ignition key 2 Disconnect main driveline from tractor power take off and secure cutter deck in the up position with solid supports before servicing underside of cutter 3 Inspect cutting blades...

Page 41: ...1 for the other blade 13 Replace access cover 5 14 If replacing dishpan 4 nut 7 on gearbox output shaft should be torqued to 450 ft lbs minimum and cotter pin 8 installed with both legs bent opposite...

Page 42: ...en each of the 8 spring retainer nuts on the clutch housing a total of EXACTLY 2 revolutions It will be necessary to hold the hex end of the retainer bolt in order to count the exact number of revolut...

Page 43: ...oper order Reassemble each friction disc 4 next to the metal plate it was separated from Install bolts 3 through the end plates and intermediate plates as shown Place springs 2 over the bolts and secu...

Page 44: ...er disc 35085 IMPORTANT Make sure beads on beaded washers 1 are always facing rubber discs in assembly Dual End Flex Couplers Figure 5 9 RCR M 2510 Dual End Flex Couplers Refer to Figure 5 9 Replace f...

Page 45: ...and adjust or replace as needed 4 Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust Ask your Land Pride dealer for aerosol touch up paint Paint is also available in touch up bottles with...

Page 46: ...el hub is equipped with a relief hole located directly opposite the grease fitting The relief hole releases pressure from inside the hub casting when it is greased The hub should be greased until grea...

Page 47: ...until oil reaches top mark on dipstick or begins to flow out side plug hole in gearbox NOTE Do not overfill Cutter should be level when checking oil Oil expands when hot therefore always check oil lev...

Page 48: ...the inner tube of the driveline with a light film of grease and then reassemble Driveline U Joints Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity 6 pumps 13755 14618 8 Hours 20 Hours Driveline Profiles With Grea...

Page 49: ...off speed Gearbox horsepower rating Center 100 hp Outboard 60 hp Gearbox Speed up beveled gears 540 rpm or 1000 rpm power take off driven gearbox Cast iron housing beveled gears Gearbox lubrication 80...

Page 50: ...fications Capacities RCR2596 RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312 753M Table of Contents 7 29 20 3 Point Type RCR25 Series 26815 RCR2596 99 3 4 RCR2510 RCRM2510 123 1 2 38 1 2 RCR2596 102 RCR2510 R...

Page 51: ...ations Capacities RCR2596 RCR2510 and RCRM2510 Rotary Cutters 312 753M Table of Contents 7 29 20 Pull Type RCR25 Series 26816 RCR2596 99 3 4 RCR2510 RCRM2510 123 1 2 RCR2596 144 1 4 RCR2510 RCRM2510 1...

Page 52: ...0 width RCR2510 RCRM2510 cuts 9 10 width Fully welded 10 gauge deck Fully welded deck adds rigidity 3 16 Sidewall thickness Protects sidewalls from thrown objects Obstacle free underside Underside of...

Page 53: ...sandy ground Raise cutting height Contacting ground frequently Raise cutting height Blades breaking Hitting solid objects Avoid hitting solid objects Blades hitting each other Blade carriers need to b...

Page 54: ...0 M18 X 2 5 195 145 310 230 405 300 3 4 10 235 170 360 265 510 375 M18 X 1 5 220 165 350 260 485 355 3 4 16 260 190 405 295 570 420 M20 X 2 5 280 205 440 325 610 450 7 8 9 225 165 585 430 820 605 M20...

Page 55: ...se for which the product is not designed Misuse also specifically includes failure to properly maintain oil levels grease points and driveline shafts Claims under this Warranty should be made to the d...

Page 56: ...Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com...

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