Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
RCR1242, RCR1248, RCR1260 & RCR1272 Rotary Cutter 326-047M
2/7/20
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Clutch Disassembly
If the clutch run-in procedure, (See
page 25), indicated that one or more of the friction disks did
not slip, the clutch must be disassembled to separate the
friction discs.
Refer to Figure 5-2:
See
IMPORTANT NOTE
above before disassembling
clutch. After measuring and recording each spring length,
remove spring retainer nuts (#1), springs (#2), and bolts
(#3). Each friction disc (#4) must then be separated from
the metal surface adjacent to it.
Inspection
Inspect all parts for excessive wear and condition. Clean
all parts that do not require replacement.The original
friction disk thickness is 1/8" and should be replaced if
the thickness falls below 3/32". If the clutch have been
slipped to the point of “smoking”, the friction disks may be
damaged and should be replaced. Heat build-up may
also affect the yoke joints.
Clutch Assembly
Refer to Figure 5-2:
Reassemble each friction disk (#4) next to the metal plate
it was separated from. Make certain all bushing are
replaced in the same location as when removed. Install
bolts (#3) through end plates and intermediate plates as
shown. Place springs (#2) over the bolts and secure with
nuts (#1).
Refer to Figure 5-3:
Progressively tighten each spring retainer bolt until
correct spring height (“A” dimension) is reached.
Clutch Disassembly
Figure 5-2
IMPORTANT: Refer to Figure 5-3.
measure and record length (“A”) of each clutch
spring before disassembling clutch.
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Clutch Adjustment
Figure 5-3
Cutter Blade Maintenance
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Always disconnect driveline from power take-off shaft
before servicing underside of cutter. The tractor can be
started with power take-off engaged.
•
Always secure equipment with solid, non-concrete supports
before working under it. Never go under equipment
supported by concrete blocks or hydraulics. Concrete can
break, hydraulic lines can burst, and/or hydraulic controls
can be actuated even when power to hydraulics is off.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Do not operate cutter with blades that are out-of-balance,
bent, excessively worn, excessively nicked, or with blade
bolts that are excessively worn. Such blades can break loose
•
Do not attempt to straighten a bent blade or weld on a
blade. Do not attempt to modify a blade such as hard
surfacing, heat treating, cold treating, or by any other
method. Always replace blades with new Land Pride blades
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. Never try to straighten
a bent blade! Small nicks can be ground out when
sharpening.
Remove cutting blades and sharpen or replace as
follows:
1. Place tractor gear selector in park and/or set brakes,
shut engine off, and remove ignition key.
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A = Measured length of each spring
before disassembling slip clutch.
Use 1 3/32" for “A” dimension if
measurements were not taken.
IMPORTANT:
Only replace cutting blades in pairs
with genuine OEM blades. Replacing single blades
can result in an out-of-balance condition that will