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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 RCS3596

Page 1: ...ht 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 i...

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 Install...

Page 3: ...ert 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...

Page 4: ...ight 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...

Page 5: ...ll 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 Avoi...

Page 6: ...n 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...

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...

Page 8: ...SM3596 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 8...

Page 9: ...rmation 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 ROTATI...

Page 10: ...ars 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 inc...

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...

Page 12: ...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 wash...

Page 13: ...en 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...

Page 14: ...h 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 t...

Page 15: ...ety 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 S...

Page 16: ...ither 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...

Page 17: ...e 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 dri...

Page 18: ...d 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 th...

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...

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 remain...

Page 21: ...t 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 hous...

Page 22: ...re 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 syst...

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 i...

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...

Page 25: ...CSM3596 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 Lubricat...

Page 26: ...ers 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 Ge...

Page 27: ...596 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 reinf...

Page 28: ...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 frequentl...

Page 29: ...M 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...

Page 30: ...5 145 310 230 405 300 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...

Page 31: ...udgment 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 wh...

Page 32: ...Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com...

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