Land Pride RCR2584 manual

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T able of Contents RCR2584 Rotar y Cutter 312-459M 7/14/08 Land Pride T able of Contents © Copyright 2008 All rights Reserved Land Pride provides this publication “as is” without warr anty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While e very precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Land Pride assumes no responsibility for[...]

1 Important Safety Information 7/14/08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M Land Pride T able of Contents Impor tant Saf ety Inf ormation Keep Rider s Off Machinery ▲ Riders obstruct the operator’ s view the y could be struck by f or- eign objects or thrown from the machine. ▲ Ne ver allow children to oper ate equipment. ! Be A ware of Signal W ord[...]

2 Important Safety Information RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M 7/14/08 Land Pride T able of Contents Use Safety Lights and Devices ▲ Slow mo ving tractors, self-pro- pelled equipment, and towed implements can create a hazard when driven on public roads . They are difficult to see, especially at night. ▲ Flashing warning lights and tur n signals[...]

3 Important Safety Information 7/14/08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M Land Pride T able of Contents Safety at All Times Thoroughly read and understand the instructions given in this manual bef ore operation. Refer to the “Saf ety Label” section, read all instructions noted on them. ▲ Operator should be f amiliar with all functions of the unit[...]

4 Important Safety Information RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M 7/14/08 Land Pride T able of Contents Safety Labels Your implement comes equipped with all safety labels in place. They were designed to help you safely operate your implement. Read and follow their directions. 1. Keep all safety labels clean and legible. 2. Replace all damaged or missin[...]

5 Important Safety Information 7/14/08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M Land Pride T able of Contents 818-230C Red Reflector 14364 818-540C Danger Guard Missing 14363 14365 818-552C Danger PTO Driveline ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 14365 818-552C Danger PTO Driveline ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY![...]

6 Important Safety Information RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M 7/14/08 Land Pride T able of Contents 818-830C Safety Combo 14397 838-094C Danger: High Pressure 14397[...]

7 Introduction 7/14/08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M Land Pride T able of Contents Intr oduction Owner Assistance If customer ser vice or repair par ts are required contact an Land Pride dealer . A dealer has trained personnel, repair par ts and equipment needed to ser vice the implement. These par ts hav e been specially designed and should only [...]

8 Section 1 Assembl y and Setup RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M 7/14/08 Land Pride T able of Contents Section 1 Assemb ly and Setup T ractor Requirements The RCR2584 Rotar y Cutter is designed for use with tr ac- tors that are equipped with a (540 RPM 1 3/8”-6 spline) rear power take-off (PT O). The tractor must also pro vide for 3-point hitch att[...]

9 Section 1 Assembl y and Setup 7/14/08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M Land Pride T able of Contents Single T ailwheel Assembl y Refer to Figure 1-3: 1. Slide tailwheel arm adjustment plate (#10) onto tailwheel ar m weldment (#1) as sho wn. 2. Attach tailwheel tube (#1) to dec k using a 5/8” -11 x 3” long bolt (#2), 5/8” lock w asher (#3), an[...]

10 Section 1 Assembl y and Setup RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M 7/14/08 Land Pride T able of Contents T rail-T ype T ongue Assembly Figure 1-5 14386 T rail-T ype Cutter Hitch Assembl y Refer to Figure 1-5: 1. Assemb le tongue weldment (#1) to deck w eldment using two hitch pins (#2), spacer tubes (#3) and lynch pins (#4). 2. Attach the bearing supp[...]

11 Section 1 Assembl y and Setup 7/14/08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M Land Pride T able of Contents Axle Assembl y Refer to Figure 1-6: 1. Install tire (#1) to axle w eldment (#2), using four bolts (#3), lock w ashers (#4) and flat washers (#5). 2. Repeat f or opposite side. ! DANGER! Rotary cutters have the ability to dischar ge objects at high[...]

12 Section 1 Assembl y and Setup RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M 7/14/08 Land Pride T able of Contents T ractor Hook-Up 3-P oint T ractor Hook-Up Refer to Figure 1-9: 1. Locate the cutter on a flat le v el surface . 2. Determine the hitch categor y of the tractor that will be used: a. A Category II tractor will hav e a lower hitch link hole diamete[...]

13 Section 1 Assembl y and Setup 7/14/08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M Land Pride T able of Contents T rail-T ype T ractor Hook-Up Refer to Figure 1-11: 1. In hooking up the cutter , maintain proper distance be- tween the dra wbar hitch point and the end of the trac- tors PT O shaft. This distance is 14” f or 540 RPM. 2. Locate the cutter on a ?[...]

14 Section 1 Assembl y and Setup RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M 7/14/08 Land Pride T able of Contents Safety Chains Refer to Figure 1-12: When towing implements on the highw ay , use a saf ety chain with tensile strength equal to or greater than the gross weight of the implement to be to wed by the tr actor . This will control the implement in the [...]

15 Section 2 Operating Instructions 7/14/08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M Land Pride T able of Contents Section 2 Operating Instructions T ranspor ting ! CAUTION! When traveling on public r oads at night or during the day , use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to oper a- tor’ s of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state a[...]

16 Section 3 Adjustments RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M 7/14/08 Land Pride T able of Contents Section 3 Adjustments Leveling Pr ocedure There are 4 primar y adjustments that should be made pr i- or to actual field operations: a. Dec k lev el from left to right b . T ractor top link length c. T ractor low er link height d. T ailwheel height Proper [...]

17 Section 3 Adjustments 7/14/08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M Land Pride T able of Contents Cutter Height Adjustment Single T ailwheel Refer to Figure 3-4: 1. If the cutting height is too high or too low , the tailwheel must be adjusted as f ollows: a. Use the tractors 3-point hydr aulic control to lift the cutter such that the tailwheel clears t[...]

18 Section 3 Adjustments RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M 7/14/08 Land Pride T able of Contents Dual T ailwheel Refer to Figure 3-5: 1. If the cutting height is too high or too low , the tailwheel must be adjusted as f ollows: a. Use the tractors 3-point hydr aulic control to lift the cutter such that the tailwheel clears the ground surf ace. b . Rem[...]

19 Section 3 Adjustments 7/14/08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M Land Pride T able of Contents Dec k Attitude Adjustment Refer to Figure 3-7: This adjustment is very impor tant. With the deck posi- tioned at this attitude, the b lades will be cutting mater ial only at the front of the cutter . If the deck is lev el, or the rear of the cutter is low [...]

20 Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M 7/14/08 Land Pride T able of Contents Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Maintenance Proper ser vicing and adjustment is the ke y to the long life of any f ar m implement. With careful and systematic in- spection, you can a void costly maintenance , time and re- pair . After[...]

21 Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication 7/14/08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M Land Pride T able of Contents Clutch Assembl y and Disassembl y If the clutch r un-in procedure, see " Clutch Run-In "o n page 20, indicated that one or more of the friction disks did not slip , the clutch must be disassembled to separ ate the friction discs. [...]

22 Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M 7/14/08 Land Pride T able of Contents Lubrication 50 Multipurpose spray lube Multipurpose grease lube Multipurpose oil lube Intervals at which lubrication is required Lubrication Legend 24 T ailwheel Spindle T ube T ype of Lubr ication: Grease Quantity = 6 pumps 13753 T ailwhee[...]

23 Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication 7/14/08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M Land Pride T able of Contents 20 Driveline Quantity = Clean & coat the inner tube of the driveline with a light film of grease and then reassemb le. 14618 Driveline U-Joints T ype of Lubr ication: Grease Quantity = 6 pumps 13755 8 As Required Ratchet Jac k T ype of[...]

24 Section 5 Specifications and Capacities RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M 7/14/08 Land Pride T able of Contents Section 5 Specifications and Capacities RCR2584 Rotary Cutter RCR2584 Cutting Width 84” Overall Width 90 3/4” Cutting Height 2” - 12” Overall Length (Including T ailwheel) Lift-T ype - Single T ailwheel 133” Lift-T ype - Dual T[...]

25 Section 6 T roubleshooting 7/14/08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M Land Pride T able of Contents Section 6 T roub leshooting Prob lem Cause Solution Oil seal leaking Gearbo x overfilled Drain to side plug hole. Seals damaged Replace seals Grass or wire wrapped on shaft in seal area check seal areas daily Driveline yoke or cr oss failing Shock lo[...]

26 Section 6 T roubleshooting RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M 7/14/08 Land Pride T able of Contents Excessive vibration Driveline bent Replace driveline Blades loose Tighten blade bolts Blade carrier bent Replace b lade carr ier Blade broken Replace blade Blade will not s wing Remo ve and inspect b lade Blades hav e unequal weight Replace both blade[...]

27 Section 7 Appendix 7/14/08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M Land Pride T able of Contents Section 7 Appendix T orque V alues Chart for Common Bolt Sizes in-tpi 1 N · m 2 ft-lb 3 N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb mm x pitch 4 N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb 1/4" - 20 7.4 5.6 11 8 16 12 M 5 X 0 . 8 436597 1/4" - 28 8.5 6 13 10 18 14 M 6 X [...]

28 Section 7 Appendix RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M 7/14/08 Land Pride T able of Contents Notes[...]

29 Section 7 Appendix 7/14/08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M Land Pride T able of Contents W arranty Land Pride warrants to the original purchaser that this Land Pride product will be free from defects in material and workmanship beginning on the date of purchase by the end user according to the following schedule when used as intended and under no[...]

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