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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!

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19816

12/13/01

312-742M

Operator’s Manual

RCR16 Series

Rotary Cutters

Summary of Contents for RCR16 Series

Page 1: ...yright 2001 Printed 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...

Page 2: ...rs 312 742M 12 14 01 Important Safety Information 1 Introduction 7 Application 7 Using This Manual 7 Terminology 7 Definitions 7 Owner Assistance 7 Serial Number Plate 7 Further Assistance 7 Section 1...

Page 3: ...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 agai...

Page 4: ...e full attention of the operator Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating machinery These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual Practice...

Page 5: ...connecting hydraulic lines Use a piece of paper 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...

Page 6: ...alled during repair require safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by Land Pride When ordering new components make sure the correct safety labels are included in the reques...

Page 7: ...6 Series Rotary Cutters 312 742M Land Pride ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY 818 552C Danger PTO Driveline ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY 818 556C Danger Thrown Object 818 564C Danger Rotating Blades 19745...

Page 8: ...6 Important Safety Information RCR16 Series Rotary Cutters 312 742M 12 14 01 Land Pride 818 830C Safety Combo 19745...

Page 9: ...welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners This Rotary Cutter has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials Proper assembly maintenance and safe opera...

Page 10: ...the ballast refer to your tractor s operator s manual NOTE Do not tighten hardware until assembly is complete Refer to Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes on page 23 Refer to Figure 1 1 1 The A...

Page 11: ...ischarge objects at high speeds therefore the use of front and rear safety guards is strongly recommended when cutting along highways or in an area where people may be present Optional Equipment Assem...

Page 12: ...Install rear rubber guard 1 as shown in Figure 1 6 with 3 8 x 3 1 2 long carriage bolts 3 3 8 flange nuts 4 carriage bolts 4 and 3 8 flange nuts 5 Tighten all nuts and bolts to torque as indicated in...

Page 13: ...n the lower link arms to insert the hitch pin into the lower hitch link hole 3 Install a linch pin or other fastener supplied by customer through the hitch pin hole to lock the lower links into positi...

Page 14: ...een replaced properly Section 3 Page 17 Be sure nuts and bolts are tight Section 1 Be certain all guards and shields are in place Section 1 page 9 Lubricate the cutter as needed Refer to Maintenance a...

Page 15: ...r deck as shown in Figure 2 1 Adjust either one or both of the tractors lower link height adjustments to level the deck from left to right Some tractors have only a single adjusting crank DANGER Engag...

Page 16: ...ow the gauge wheel must be adjusted as follows a Use the tractor s 3 point hydraulic control to lift the cutter such that the gauge wheel clears the ground b Remove the existing hardware 3 8 16 x 1 lo...

Page 17: ...igure 1 2 Driveline Clutch Optional Cutter drive components are protected from shock loads by a two plate slip clutch The clutch must be capable of slippage during operation to protect the gearbox dri...

Page 18: ...spect all parts for excessive wear and condition Clean all parts that do not require replacement The original friction disc thickness is 1 8 3 2mm and should be replaced if the thickness falls below 3...

Page 19: ...ubrication Multipurpose Grease Quantity Until grease purges from the relief hole 8 Gearbox Check oil level in the gearbox by removing the side plug in the gearbox case If the oil level is low remove t...

Page 20: ...Land Pride 20 Driveline Profiles Quantity Clean coat 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 1375...

Page 21: ...0 HP 540 rpm PTO Driven Gearbox 1 1 46 Speed Up Beveled Gears Cast Iron Housing 50 HP Machine Weight with Chain Guards 567 648 Recommended Tractor PTO HP 20 50 20 50 Cutting Height 1 9 Hitch Category...

Page 22: ...olt offers maximum driveline protection Cat 3 driveline with 2 plate slip clutch Slip clutch driveline offers convenience for continual work Laminated tailwheel Laminated material is long lasting in r...

Page 23: ...Avoid hitting solid objects Driveline telescoping tube wearing Needs lubrication Lubricate every 20 hours Blades wearing excessively Cutting on sandy ground Raise cutting height Contacting ground freq...

Page 24: ...d Pride Excessive vibration Driveline bent Replace driveline Blades loose Tighten blade bolts Blade carrier bent Replace blade carrier Blade broken Replace blade Blade will not swing Remove and inspec...

Page 25: ...05 300 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 X 1 5 310 230 650 480 900 665...

Page 26: ...y which adversely affects its performance 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 l...

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Page 28: ...Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com...

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