Land Pride Rotary Cutters RCR1860 Operator'S Manual Download

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312-849M

RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series

Operator’s Manual

Rotary Cutters

2/03/12

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Page 1: ...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 Copyright 2012 Printed 21416 312 849M RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Operator s Manual Rotary Cutters 2 03 12 ...

Page 2: ...or Hook Up 9 Driveline Installation 10 Check Driveline Collapsible Length 11 Shorten Driveline Length 11 Check Driveline Maximum Length 11 Check Driveline Interference 12 Section 2 Optional Equipment Set Up 13 Front Rear Guards 13 Rear Metal Guard Removal 13 Rear Chain Guard Installation 13 Rear Rubber Guard installation 13 Front Chain Guard Installation 14 Front Rubber Guard Installation 14 Secti...

Page 3: ...ing blocks and supports OFF REMOVE These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual Look For The Safety Alert 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 de...

Page 4: ...talled properly Remove buildup of grease oil or debris Remove all tools and unused parts from implement before operation Use A Safety Chain A safety chain will help control drawn machinery should it separate from the tractor drawbar Use a chain with the strength rating equal to or greater than the gross weight of the towed machinery Attach the chain to the tractor drawbar support or other specifie...

Page 5: ...e 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 accident occurs see a doctor immediately Any fluid injected into the skin must be treated within a few hours or gangrene may result Keep Riders Off Machinery Riders obstruct the operator s view they could be struck by foreign objects or ...

Page 6: ...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 To order new labels go to your Land Pride dealer 818 130C Caution 540 RPM 818 543C Danger Guard Missing 21428 21428 21418 5 Refer to this section for proper label placement To install new labels a Clean the area the label is t...

Page 7: ...t Safety Information 2 03 12 RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotary Cutters 312 849M Table of Contents 818 556C Danger Thrown Object 818 564C Danger Rotating Blades 21428 21428 818 142C Danger Rotating Driveline 21428 ...

Page 8: ...nformation RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotary Cutters 312 849M 2 03 12 Table of Contents 818 552C Danger Rotating Driveline ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY 818 540C Danger Guard Missing 818 830C Safety Combo 21428 24597 24597 ...

Page 9: ... get years of satisfactory use from the Rotary Cutter Application Land Pride s RCR18 Series Rotary Cutters are built and designed by Land Pride for cutting on gentle slopes or slightly contoured right of ways pastures around the farm or around town The cutting widths 60 for RCR1860 and 72 for RCR1872 are compatible with the more maneuverable 20 to 65 horsepower tractors with 540 rpm PTO speed The ...

Page 10: ... 20 Tighten nuts to the correct torque Figure 1 1 21407 Tractor Requirements The RCR18 Series Rotary Cutters are designed for use with tractors that are equipped with a 540 RPM 1 3 8 6 spline rear power take off PTO The tractor must also provide for 3 point hitch attachment Category I The tractors rated drawbar PTO horsepower on a 3 point should be no less than 20 HP and no more than 65 HP WARNING...

Page 11: ...drawbar if it interferes with the cutter 8 Manually adjust one of the two lower lift arms up or down to level the Rotary Cutter from left to right 9 Manually adjust the length of the top link to level the Rotary Cutter from front to rear Final deck leveling adjustments will be made later 10 The arm lift rods on your tractor s 3 point hitch should be adjusted to allow for lateral float Please consu...

Page 12: ...d discard 5 Unsnap one end of gearbox shield access doors and rotate doors open IMPORTANT An additional driveline may be required if cutter is to be used on more than one tractor especially if a Quick Hitch is used The driveline must be lubricated before putting it into service Refer to Lubrication on page 24 The tractor s PTO shaft and cutter gearbox shaft must be aligned and level with each othe...

Page 13: ... 4 Remove driveline from tractor and gearbox shafts 5 Measure from end of inner shield to scribed mark X dimension Cut off inner shield at the mark Cut same amount off the inner shaft X1 dimension 6 Measure from end of outer shield to scribed mark Y dimension Cut off outer shield at the mark Cut same amount off the outer shaft Y1 dimension IMPORTANT Two small chains are supplied with the driveline...

Page 14: ...ove drawbar ahead aside or remove if required 4 With PTO off raise implement fully up to make the following checks below If driveline exceeds any of the limits listed set tractor 3 Point lift limiter at a height that will keep the driveline within its lift limits and to avoid premature driveline breakdown Driveline does not exceed 25o up Driveline does not exceed maximum allowable length recorded ...

Page 15: ...5 2 Remove tailwheel adjusting bracket 8 and rear metal guard 6 Reattach 1 3 4 hardware to the metal guard for safe keeping Store rear metal guard for future use i e when not using chain guard or rubber guard 3 Reattach tailwheel adjusting bracket 8 with 3 8 x 1 1 2 carriage bolt 5 flat bar 7 and 3 8 flange nuts 2 Torque flange nuts to 31 ft lbs Rear Chain Guard Installation Refer to Figure 2 2 1 ...

Page 16: ... Torque Values Chart on page 30 Front Rubber Guard Installation Refer to Figure 2 5 1 Install center rubber guard as shown with 3 8 x 1 long carriage bolts 1 flat strip 5 rubber deflector 6 and 3 8 flange nuts 2 2 Install side rubber guards as shown with 3 8 x 1 long carriage bolts 1 flat strips 3 rubber deflectors 4 and 3 8 flange nuts 2 3 Tighten all 3 8 flange nuts 2 to 31 ft lbs as indicated i...

Page 17: ... Figure 3 1 Manually adjust either one or both of the tractor s lower 3 point arm height adjustments to level the deck from left to right Some tractors have only a single adjusting crank Deck Leveling Figure 3 1 Deck Leveling From Front to Rear Refer to Figure 3 2 CAUTION Avoid direct contact with cutter blades by wearing a pair of gloves Cutter blades have sharp edges and burrs that can cause inj...

Page 18: ...Height Adjustment Refer to Figure 3 3 If deck slope is slightly lower at the front than at the back and cutting height is not at the desired height then the tailwheel must be adjusted up or down as follows 1 Use tractor s 3 point hydraulic control to lift cutter until the tailwheel clears the ground 2 Remove carriage bolt 1 and 5 8 flange nut 2 3 Adjust tailwheel as follows To lower cutting height...

Page 19: ...in place Page 1 Check oil level in gearbox Page 25 Lubricate cutter and driveline as needed Refer to section on Lubrication Page 24 DANGER Keep others away while cutter is operating It can discharge objects at high speeds Therefor the use of front and rear safety guards is strongly recommended when cutting along highways and in areas where people may be present Stop blade rotation if a bystander i...

Page 20: ...driveline 8 With cutter resting on solid supports PTO disengaged and blade rotation completely stopped Check for and remove foreign objects wrapped around blade spindles Check for nicked bent broken and worn cutting blades Replace or sharpen blades as required Refer to Cutter Blade Maintenance on page 21 9 Remove solid supports from under the deck 10 Verify cutter height is set correctly See Deck ...

Page 21: ...tor remove key check for objects wrapped around blade spindle Block deck up before removing objects Frequently inspect cutter for loose bolts and nuts Tighten all loose hardware as indicated in the Torque Values Chart on page 30 1 Thoroughly inspect area to be cut for debris and unforeseen objects Mark any potential hazards 2 Follow Blade Engagement instructions on this page to start cutter blades...

Page 22: ... and other vehicle operators when traveling on public roads and in the dark of night Comply with all local state and federal laws It is important that you inspect the area where you will be cutting and clear it of safety hazards and foreign objects either before or after you arrive at the cutting site Never assume the area is clear Cut only in areas you are familiar with and are free of debris and...

Page 23: ...g pairs Not replacing both blades will result in an out of balance condition that could contribute to premature bearing wear breakage and or structural cracks in gearbox and or deck Always inspect cutting blades before each use Make certain they are properly installed and are in good working condition Replace any blade that is damaged worn bent or excessively nicked Small nicks can be ground out w...

Page 24: ...60 15 DISHPAN WELDMENT 4 312 841H RCR1872 15 DISHPAN WELDMENT 5 804 147C WASHER FLAT 1 HARD ASTMF436 6 803 170C NUT HEX TOP LOCK 1 1 8 12 PLATE Shearbolt Protected Drivelines WARNING Engage parking brake disengage PTO shut off tractor and remove key before dismounting tractor to make adjustments The Standard Shear Bolt Driveline is secured to the cutter with a shearbolt for protection of driveline...

Page 25: ...laced if thickness falls below 3 64 1 1mm If clutches have been slipped to the point of smoking the friction discs may be damaged and should be replaced Heat build up may also affect the yoke joints Assembly Refer to Figure 5 4 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 t...

Page 26: ...hose A coating of oil may also be applied to the lower deck area to minimize oxidation 2 Check blades and blade bolts for wear and replace if necessary See Cutter Blade Maintenance on page 21 3 Inspect cutter for loose damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace as needed 4 Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust Ask your dealer for Aerosol Land Pride touch up paint They are...

Page 27: ...ole 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 begin...

Page 28: ... Housing Gearbox Oil Capacity Lubricant 4 5 Pints of EP 80 90W oil 4 Pints of EP 80 90W oil Deck Construction All Welded Deck Deck Material Thickness 10 Ga 134 Side Skirt Material Thickness 10 Ga 134 Skid Construction Full length welded on Stump Jumper Round Pan 10 ga x 24 with Blade Holder Bar Blades 2 1 2 x 3 Heat Treated Alloy Steel Free Swinging High Lift Low Friction Blade Bolts Keyed with ha...

Page 29: ...27 Section 6 Specifications Capacities 2 03 12 RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotary Cutters 312 849M Table of Contents 26814 ...

Page 30: ...ck Robotic welded Adds additional strength Extended cutter front For increased material flow and added protection Round back design Helps discharge grass better than enclosed or partially enclosed cutters 7 1 4 Deck height on RCR1860 8 7 8 Deck height on RCR1872 Allows cutter to handle heavy cutting conditions 1 1 2 to 13 RCR1860 Cutting height 1 1 2 to 11 1 2 RCR1872 Cutting height Provides for a...

Page 31: ...ade Engagement on page 19 Tractor has Instant off PTO Decrease engine speed slowly to an idle and then disengage PTO See Blade Disengagement on page 19 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 coming loose Blades not tightened properly Tighten bl...

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Page 33: ... 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 Warranty should be made to the dealer which originally sold the product and all warranty adjustments must be made through an authorized Land Pride dealer Land Pride reserves the right to make changes ...

Page 34: ...Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com ...

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