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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!

6/26/06

20521

312-708M

RCS3596, RCSM3596, RCS3510 & RCSM3510 Series

Rotary Cutters

Operator’s Manual

Summary of Contents for RCS3510

Page 1: ...ght 2006 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 on it 6 26 06 20521 312 708M RCS3596 RCSM3596 RCS3510 RCSM3510 Series Rotary Cutters Operator s Manual ...

Page 2: ... Assistance 8 Section 1 Assembly and Set Up 9 Tractor Requirements 9 Weight Horsepower 9 PTO Type Speed 9 3 Point Hitch 9 Dealer Preparations 9 Hitch Assembly 10 Tailwheel Assembly 10 Driveline Installation 10 Safety Guards Optional 11 Front Chain Guards 11 Rear Chain Guards 11 Front Rubber Guards 11 Rear Rubber Guards 11 Vent Plug Installation 12 Tractor Hook Up 12 PTO Hook up 12 Hydraulic Hook U...

Page 3: ...lert 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 ...

Page 4: ...night Flashing warning lights and turn signals are recommended whenever driving on public roads Practice Safe Mainte nance Understand procedure before doing work Use proper tools and equipment refer to Operator s Manual for additional information Work in a clean dry area Lower the implement to the ground put tractor in park turn off engine and remove key before performing maintenance Allow impleme...

Page 5: ...ull attention of the operator Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating machinery Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines Use a piece of paper or cardboard NOT BODY PARTS to check for suspected leaks Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or gogg...

Page 6: ...an and legible 2 Replace all damaged or missing labels To order new labels go to your nearest Land Pride dealer or 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 specified by Land Pride When ordering new components make sure the correct safety labels are included in the request 4 Refer to this...

Page 7: ... RCSM3510 Series Rotary Cutters 312 708M Land Pride Table of Contents 818 543C Danger Guard Missing 818 552C Danger PTO Driveline ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY 818 556C Danger Thrown Object 20701 20701 20701 20701 20701 20701 818 798C Warning Pinch Point 20701 20701 ...

Page 8: ...CSM3596 RCS3510 RCSM3510 Series Rotary Cutters 312 708M 6 26 06 Land Pride Table of Contents 818 564C Chain Guard 818 830C Safety Combo 818 142C Rotating Driveline 20701 20701 20701 20701 20701 20701 838 094C Warning High Pressure 20701 20701 ...

Page 9: ...ormation 6 26 06 RCS3596 RCSM3596 RCS3510 RCSM3510 Series Rotary Cutters 312 708M Land Pride Table of Contents 818 540C Danger Guard Missing 20701 19958 818 552C Danger PTO Driveline 20701 19958 ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY ...

Page 10: ...ears of satisfactory use from the machine Application The Land Pride RCS M 3596 and RCS M 3510 Series Side Shift Rotary Cutters are designed and built to clear grass weeds and light brush up to two inches in diameter from areas under orchard and grove trees beneath over hanging hedge rows or under fence lines and guard railings Both units have 14 side shift capability to either side of the tractor...

Page 11: ... An understanding of how it works will aid in the assembly and setup of your cutter This Rotary Cutter has been partially assembled at the factory However some assembly will be necessary to attach the hitch driveline and guards to the cutter It is best to go through the Pre Assembly Checklist before assembling the cutter Speed up your assembly task and make the job safer by having all the needed p...

Page 12: ...e deck and the rear axle and secure with pins as shown Tailwheel Assembly Refer to Refer to Figure 1 2 1 Assemble tailwheel arms 3 to rear axle with u bolts 7 and flange nuts 4 2 Install tailwheel washer 2 larger diameter washer on the tire yoke 1 and insert yoke into tailwheel arms 3 Place washer 5 on yoke on top side of tailwheel arms 3 and secure with roll pin 6 NOTE Do not tighten hardware unt...

Page 13: ...een the left hand and right hand chain guards Front Chain Guard Figure 1 3 Rear Chain Guards Refer to Figure 1 4 Install the rear chain guard 1 with 1 2 13 x 1 1 2 long carriage bolts 2 and 1 2 flange nuts 3 Rear Chain Guard Figure 1 4 NOTE Do not tighten hardware until assemblies are complete Refer to Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes on page 28 20704 20705 Front Rubber Guards Refer to Fi...

Page 14: ...ch pins from the deck 4 Slowly back tractor up to the cutter while using the tractor s 3 point hydraulic control to adjust the lower link arms up or down to match the tractor s lower arm pin holes to the cutter hitch pin holes The lower lift arms of a Category 2 tractor will be positioned to the outside of the cutters lower hitch lugs on RCS35596 RCSM35596 cutters 5 Re insert hitch pins and secure...

Page 15: ...fety chain in the hole in the inner driveline guard Attach the other end to the cutter s main frame 6 Start tractor and raise cutter just enough to remove blocks used to support the deck in step 3a 7 Slowly engage the tractor s hydraulic 3 point to lower the cutter Check for sufficient drawbar clearance Move drawbar ahead aside or remove if required Hydraulic Hook Up CAUTION Do not over speed PTO ...

Page 16: ...either of the main deck channels Lower or raise tailwheel to level the cutter deck from front to rear DANGER Engage parking brake disengage PTO shut off tractor and remove key before proceeding Ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop before dismounting from the tractor CAUTION Wear a pair of gloves when performing this operation Go to the back of the cutter and carefully rotate o...

Page 17: ...Be sure nuts and bolts are tight Section 8 8 With the PTO disengaged and completely stopped check cutting blades for sharpness 9 Lift Type Cutter Adjust tractor lower 3 point arms such that the PTO driveline is approximately level 10 Set tractor throttle to idle or slightly above idle and slowly engage PTO Initial start up vibration is normal and should stop after a few revolutions Stop PTO rotati...

Page 18: ...nd other protrusions that could damage and or break them NOTE Your cutter is equipped with free swinging cutting blades to reduce shock loads to the cutter if striking obstacles 1 Thoroughly Inspect the area to be cut for debris and unforeseen objects Mark any potential hazards 2 Start the machine slowly allowing the cutter blades to become aligned properly before going to full power 3 It is impor...

Page 19: ... necessary repairs before resuming operation It pays to inspect a new area and to develop a plan before you cut Normal mowing speed will be between 2 5 mph and you will need to maintain 540 or 1000 rpm PTO speed to produce a clean cut Make a tractor gear and range selection that will maintain this combination Generally the quality of cut will be better at lower ground speeds and cutting denser gro...

Page 20: ... b Do not heat and pound out a cutting edge c Do not grind blades to a razor edge Leave a blunt cutting edge approximately 1 16 thick d Always grind the cutting edge so that the end of the blade remains square to the cutting edge and not rounded e Do not sharpen the back side of the blade IMPORTANT Blades must be ordered and replaced in pairs Order only genuine Land Pride blades Land Pride blades ...

Page 21: ...at slippage has not occurred and the clutch must be disassembled to separate the friction discs see Clutch Assembly and Disassembly below 5 Tighten each of the 8 spring retainer nuts on the clutch housing EXACTLY 2 revolutions to restore the original clutch setting pressure 6 The clutch should be checked during the first hour of cutting and periodically each week An additional set of scribe marks ...

Page 22: ...ure with 3 8 hex whiz nuts Torque to 31 ft lbs 14560 4 Repeat on opposite side Skid Shoe Replacement Figure 4 6 Tractor Maintenance One of the most important things you can do to prevent hydraulic system problems is to ensure that your tractor s reservoir remains free of dirt and contamination Use a clean cloth to wipe the hose ends before attaching them to your tractor Replace the filter element ...

Page 23: ... Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity Until grease purges from the relief hole Gearbox T Box Check oil level in the gearbox by removing the side plug in the gearbox case If the oil level is low remove the top plug in the gearbox case and fill with EP90 oil until oil flows from the side port of gearbox case Reinstall plugs and tighten Type of Lubrication EP90 Oil Quantity Fill until oi...

Page 24: ... 26 06 Land Pride Table of Contents Driveline 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 13755 19964 Offset Arms Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity 6 pumps 20701 24 Hours 8 Hours 20 Hours ...

Page 25: ...RCSM3596 RCS3510 RCSM3510 Series Rotary Cutters 312 708M Land Pride Table of Contents Ratchet Jack If equipped Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Quantity As required 14176 Flex Coupler Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity As required 16276 As Required 8 Hours ...

Page 26: ...ders 2062 lbs 2400 lbs Blade Tip Speed 540 RPM 14 223 fpm 1000 RPM 14 442 fpm 540 RPM 17 291 fpm 1000 RPM 17 569 fpm Deck Material Thickness 10 gauge Gearbox Rating H P Center 120 HP Outboard 100 HP Gearbox Speed up beveled gears 540 rpm or 1000 rpm PTO Driven Gearbox Cast Iron Housing Beveled Gears H P Rating PTO 30 120 50 120 Cutting Height 2 12 Cutting Capacity 2 Safety Guards Front Rear Chain ...

Page 27: ...3596 and 10 0 on RCS3510 10 Gauge deck fully welded Fully welded deck adds rigidity 1 4 Thick sidewalls 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 Chain or rub...

Page 28: ...d 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 frequently Raise cutting height Blades breaking Hitting solid objects Avoid hitting solid objects Blades hitting each other Blade carriers need to be timed Blades coming loose Blades not tightened properly Ti...

Page 29: ...8M Land Pride Table of Contents 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 inspect blade Blades have unequal weight Replace both blades Problem Cause Solution ...

Page 30: ...95 145 310 230 405 300 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 X 1 5 310 230 650 480 900 665 7 8 14 250 185 640 475 905 670 M24 X 3 480 355 760 560 1050 780 1 8 340 250 875 645 1230 910 M24 X 2 525 390 830 610 1150 845 1 12 370 275 955 705 1350 995 M30 X 3 5 960 705 1510 1120...

Page 31: ...judgment shall have been misused or damaged by accident or lack of normal maintenance or care or which has been repaired or altered in a way 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 levels grease points and driveline shafts Claims under this Wa...

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