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Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication
2/03/12
RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotary Cutters 312-849M
Table of Contents
Driveline Profiles
Quantity = Clean & coat inner tube of driveline with a
light film of grease and then reassemble.
Driveline U-Joints
Type of Lubrication: Grease
Quantity = 6 pumps
13755
14618
Driveline Shield Bearings
Type of Lubrication: Grease
Quantity = 6 pumps
13755
8
Hours
8
Hours
20
Hours
Gearbox
Method 1: Unscrew top vented dipstick (#1). Wipe oil from
dipstick and screw dipstick in without tightening. Unscrew
dipstick and check oil on dipstick. If below bottom level
mark, add recommended gear lube through dipstick hole
until oil reaches 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 flows out of side plug hole. Reinstall
and tighten side oil plug (#2) and vented dipstick (#1).
Type of Lubrication: 80-90W EP Gear Lube
Quantity = Fill until oil reaches top mark on dipstick or
begins to flows 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 level when cold.
8
Hours
30215
Do Not Overfill
IMPORTANT: Your cutter is shipped with a vented
dipstick packaged in the Operator’s Manual bag and
should have been installed in the gearbox by your
Land Pride dealer. Please see your Land Pride dealer
if vented dipstick was not included.
