Land Pride Rotary Cutters RCR1860 manual

T able of Contents Cover photo ma y show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit. Read the Operator’ s manual entirely . When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without e xception. Y our life and the liv es of others depend on it! ! © Cop yright 2012 Pr inted 21416 312-849M RCR1860 and R[...]

T able of Contents RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M 2/03/12 © Copyright 2012 All rights Reser v ed Land Pride provides this publication “as is” without w arranty of any kind, either e xpressed or implied. While ev ery precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Land Pride assumes no responsibility for errors[...]

1 Important Safety Information 2/03/12 RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M T able of Contents Important Safety Information ▲ Safety at All Times Thoroughl y read and understand the instructions given in this manual bef ore operation. Refer to the “Safety Label” section, read all instructions noted on them. Do not allow an yone[...]

2 Important Safety Information RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M 2/03/12 T able of Contents Use Safety Lights and Devices ▲ Slow mo ving tractors, self- propelled 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[...]

3 Important Safety Information 2/03/12 RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M T able of Contents These are common practices that may or ma y not be applicable to the pr oducts described in this manual. Prepare for Emer gencies ▲ Be prepared if a fire star ts. ▲ K eep a first aid kit and fire e xtinguisher handy . ▲ K eep emerg[...]

4 Important Safety Information RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M 2/03/12 T able of Contents Safety Labels Your Rotary Cutter comes equipped with all safety labels in place. They were designed to help you safely operate your implement. 1. Read and follow label directions. 2. Keep all safety labels clean and legible. 3. Replace all [...]

5 Important Safety Information 2/03/12 RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M T able of Contents 818-556C Danger : Thrown Object 818-564C Danger : Rotating Blades 21428 21428 818-142C Danger : Rotating Driveline 21428[...]

6 Important Safety Information RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M 2/03/12 T able of Contents 818-552C Danger : Rotating Driveline ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 818-540C Danger : Guard Missing 818-830C Saf ety Combo 21428 24597 24597[...]

7 Introduction 2/03/12 RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M T able of Contents Introduction Owner Assistance The W arranty Registration card should be filled out by the dealer at the time of purchase. This inf or mation is necessar y to provide y ou with quality customer ser vice. The RCR18 Series Rotar y Cutter has been specially de[...]

8 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-Up RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M 2/03/12 T able of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up RCR1860 & RCR1872 Refer to Figure 1-1: 1. Loosen 5/8" lockn uts (#5 & #13). 2. Remov e 5/8" x 5" bolt (#9) and la y aside pivoting upper hitch (#10) and hitch spacer (#11). 3. Rotate [...]

9 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-Up 2/03/12 RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M T able of Contents T ractor Hook-Up Figure 1-3 21422 A 3-P oint Categor y I hitch is required. The lower 3-P oint ar ms of the 3-P oint hitch must be stabilized to pre vent side-to-side mov ement. Most tractors hav e s wa y blocks or adjustable chains f or[...]

10 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-Up RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M 2/03/12 T able of Contents Driveline Installation ! DANGER Do not engage tr actor PTO while hooking-up and unhooking driveline or while someone is standing near the driveline. A person’ s body and/or clothing can become entangled in the driveline r esulting in [...]

11 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-Up RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M 2/03/12 T able of Contents 9. Hook driveline saf ety chain on the tractor end of driveline to the tractor . Re-latch safety chain to the outer driveline shield. 10. Hook dr iveline saf ety chain on the cutter end of driveline to the cutter. Re-latch saf ety chain[...]

12 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-Up RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M 2/03/12 T able of Contents Check Driveline Interference Refer to Figure 1-7: 1. Make certain dr iveline y okes and saf ety chains are properly attached. See steps 8 -10 on page 10. 2. Star t tractor and raise Rotar y Cutter just enough to remov e suppor t bloc ks[...]

13 Section 2: Optional Equipment Set-Up 2/03/12 RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M T able of Contents Front & Rear Guards ! DANGER Rotary Cutters have the ability to dischar ge objects at high speeds; ther efor e, the use of fr ont and r ear safety guar ds is str ongly recommended when cutting along highways or in ar eas where [...]

14 Section 2: Optional Equipment Set-Up RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M 2/03/12 T able of Contents Front Chain Guard Installation Refer to Figure 2-4: 1. Install chain guards (#1, #2 & #3) as shown in Figure 2-4, with 3/8" x 1" long carriage bolts (#4), and 3/8" flange nuts (#5). 2. Tighten all nuts to 31 ft-l[...]

15 Section 3: Adjustments 2/03/12 RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M T able of Contents Section 3: Adjustments Cutting Height Figure 3-2 Cutting Height 21424 Blade Tip Blade Tip This End Should Be Slightly Higher Than Cutting Height Deck Leveling & Height Adjustments There are 4 primar y adjustments that should be made prior to[...]

16 Section 3: Adjustments RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M 2/03/12 T able of Contents Center 3-Point Link Adjustment Refer to Figure 1-3 on page 9: 1. Lower cutter dec k to the nominal cutting height. 2. Adjust length of center 3-point link so that the upper pivot hitch rest at a slight do wnhill position. This arrangement allows[...]

17 Section 4: Operating Instructions 2/03/12 RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M T able of Contents Section 4: Operating Instructions Operating Checklist Hazard control and accident pre vention are dependent upon the aw areness, concern, pr udence and proper training inv olved in the operation, transpor t, maintenance and storage of[...]

18 Section 4: Operating Instructions RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M 2/03/12 T able of Contents ! WARNING Never allow riders including c hildren on the tractor or cutter . The y can fall and be ran over causing serious injury or death. ! WARNING Do not use deck as a working platform. The deck is not pr operly designed or guarded[...]

19 Section 4: Operating Instructions 2/03/12 RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M T able of Contents Blade Engagement & Disengagement Cutter blades can loc k-up against each other dur ing star t-up and shut-down especially if the tractor’ s PT O engagement is “INST ANT ON” and “INST ANT OFF”. F ollowing Blade Engagement[...]

20 Section 4: Operating Instructions RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M 2/03/12 T able of Contents General Operating Instructions It is impor tant that you f amiliarized yourself with the Operator’ s Manual, completed Operators Chec klist, properly attached cutter to your tractor , made le veling adjustments, and preset y our cut[...]

21 Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication 2/03/12 RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M T able of Contents Maintenance Proper ser vicing and adjustment is the ke y to the long lif e of any f ar m implement. Careful and systematic inspection can av oid costly down time, maintenance and repairs. Check all bolts after using the unit f or[...]

22 Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M 2/03/12 T able of Contents Refer to Figure 5-2: 7. Star t by assemb ling blades without shim (#2). Inser t blade bolt (#1) through b lade (#3), dish pan (#4) and flat washer (#5). T emporar y secure b lade with a used 1 1/8"-12 nut. Draw n ut up snug.[...]

23 Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication 2/03/12 RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M T able of Contents 3. Star t tractor and engage PT O drive f or 2-3 seconds to per mit slippage of the clutch surfaces . Disengage PT O, then re-engage a second time f or 2-3 seconds. Disengage PT O, shut off tr actor and remov e key . W ait for al[...]

24 Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M 2/03/12 T able of Contents Lubrication Gauge Wheel Spindle Tube T ype of Lubr ication: Grease Quantity = 6 pumps Gauge Wheel Hub The gauge wheel hub is equipped with a relief hole located directly opposite the grease fitting. The relief hole releases press[...]

25 Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication 2/03/12 RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M T able of Contents Driveline Profiles Quantity = Clean & coat inner tube of driveline with a light film of grease and then reassemb le. Driveline U-Joints T ype of Lubr ication: Grease Quantity = 6 pumps 13755 14618 Driveline Shield Bearings T [...]

26 Section 6: Specifications & Capacities RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M 2/03/12 T able of Contents Section 6: Specifications & Capacities RCR1860 & RCR1872 Models RCR1860 RCR1872 Machine W eight 599 lbs. 737 lbs. With laminated tailwheel, slip clutch driveline, F ront Rubber Guards and Rear Metal Band Hitch Catego[...]

27 Section 6: Specifications & Capacities 2/03/12 RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M T able of Contents 26814[...]

28 Section 7: Features & Benefits RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M 2/03/12 T able of Contents Section 7: Features & Benefits . RCR1860 & RCR1872 Models Features Benefits Surpassed rugged industry standards All Land Pride Cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary testing procedures specified by[...]

29 Section 8: T roubleshooting 2/03/12 RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M T able of Contents Section 8: T roubleshooting Prob lem Cause Solution Oil seal leaking Gearbo x ov erfilled 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 faili[...]

30 Section 9: T orque V alues Char t RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M 2/03/12 T able of Contents Section 9: T orque V alues Char t T or que V alues Char t 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" -[...]

31 Section 10: W arranty 2/03/12 RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotar y Cutters 312-849M 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[...]

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