Land Pride Rotary Cutters RCR1884 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 24584 312-880M RCR1884 Serie[...]

T able of Contents RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M 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 or omissions[...]

1 Important Safety Information 2/03/12 RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M T able of Contents Important Safety Information ▲ These are common practices that ma y or may not be applicab le to the products described in this manual. Safety at All Times Thoroughl y read and understand the instructions given in this manual bef ore operation. Refer [...]

2 Important Safety Information RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M 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 signals are [...]

3 Important Safety Information 2/03/12 RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M T able of Contents These are common practices that may or ma y not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Prepare for Emer g encies ▲ Be prepared if a fire star ts. ▲ K eep a first aid kit and fire e xtinguisher handy . ▲ K eep emergency numbers [...]

4 Important Safety Information RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M 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. Read and follow their directions. 1. Keep all safety labels clean and legible. 2. Replace all damaged or missi[...]

5 Important Safety Information 2/03/12 RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M T able of Contents 818-540C Danger : Guard Missing 818-552C Danger : Rotating Driveline ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 24597 818-142C Danger : Rotating Driveline 24584 24597[...]

6 Important Safety Information RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M 2/03/12 T able of Contents 818-556C Danger : Thrown Object 818-564C Danger : Rotating Blades 24584 24584 818-230C Red Reflector 24652[...]

7 Important Safety Information 2/03/12 RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M T able of Contents 24584 818-830C Saf ety Combo 818-130C Caution: 540 RPM 24584[...]

8 Introduction RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M 2/03/12 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 ormation is necessar y to provide y ou with quality customer ser vice. If customer ser vice or repair par ts are required contact a Land P[...]

9 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-Up 2/03/12 RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M T able of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Tractor Requirements The RCR18 Series Rotar y Cutters are designed f or use with tractors that are equipped with: • 45 to 90 horsepower • Category I or II Quick Hitch • 540 RPM 1 3/8"-6 spline rear power take[...]

10 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-Up RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M 2/03/12 T able of Contents 3-P oint Hitch Assembl y Figure 1-3 24654 Draw Loc k nuts 8A & 8B up snug and then back off 1/4 turn. 4. Rotate hitch straps (#2A & #2B) up as shown and Inser t 3/4"-10 x 4 1/2" GR5 hex head bolt (#7A) through hitch strap (#2A), ma[...]

11 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-Up 2/03/12 RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M T able of Contents 3-Point Tractor Hook-Up Refer to Figure 1-4: ! DANGER A Crushing Hazar d exists when hooking-up equipment to a tractor . Do not allow anyone to stand between tractor and implement while backing-up to implement. Do not operate hydraulic 3-P oint lift[...]

12 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-Up RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M 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 serious injur[...]

13 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-Up 2/03/12 RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M T able of Contents Check Driveline Collapsible Length 1. Make sure driv eline is properly installed and le vel bef ore chec king dr iveline collapsible length. (Ref er to “Driveline Installation” instr uctions on page 12 if needed.) Refer to Figure 1-5: 2. With dr[...]

14 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-Up RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M 2/03/12 T able of Contents Single Tailwheel Assembly Refer to Figure 1-7: 1. Slide adjustment plate (#1) onto tailwheel ar m (#2). 2. Attach front end of tailwheel ar m (#2) to tailwheel deck br ack et with 5/8"-11 x 3 1/4" GR5 he x head bolt (#6), 5/8" flat w[...]

15 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-Up 2/03/12 RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M T able of Contents Dual Tailwheel Assembly Refer to Figure 1-8: 1. Attach tailwheel brac ket (#2) to left side of cutter deck with f our 1/2" -13 x 1 1/2" GR5 hex head bolts (#6), 1/2" flat washers (#11) and 1/2" flange lock n uts (#9). 2. Attach t[...]

16 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-Up RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M 2/03/12 T able of Contents Front Guard Assembly ! 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 wher e people may be presen[...]

17 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-Up 2/03/12 RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M T able of Contents Rear Guard Assembly ! DANGER Rotary Cutters have the ability to dischar ge objects at high speeds; ther efor e, the use of fr ont and rear safety guar ds is str ongly recommended when cutting along highways or in ar eas wher e people may be pr esent[...]

18 Section 2: Adjustments RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M 2/03/12 T able of Contents Section 2: Adjustments Deck Leveling & Height Adjustments There are 4 primar y adjustments that should be made prior to actual field operations: • Deck Le veling From Left to Right • Deck Le veling From Fr ont to Rear • Center 3-P oint Link Adjustm[...]

19 Section 2: Adjustments 2/03/12 RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M T able of Contents Single Tail Wheel Height Adjustment Refer to Figure 2-3: The single tailwheel must be adjusted if cutting height is too high or too low . 1. Use tractor’ s 3-point hydr aulic control to lift the tailwheel off the ground. 2. Remov e 1/2" -13 x 1 1/2&qu[...]

20 Section 3: Operating Instructions RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M 2/03/12 T able of Contents Section 3: Operating Instructions Operating Checklist Hazard control and accident pre vention are dependent upon the aw areness, concern, prudence and proper training inv olved in the operation, transpor t, maintenance and storage of the Rotar y C[...]

21 Section 3: Operating Instructions 2/03/12 RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M T able of Contents ! WARNING Never allow riders including c hildr en 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 for this us[...]

22 Section 3: Operating Instructions RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M 2/03/12 T able of Contents Blade Engagement & Disengagement Cutter blades can loc k-up against each other during star t-up and shut-down especially if the tractor’ s PTO engagement is “INST ANT ON” and “INST ANT OFF” . F ollowing Blade Engagement and Blade Dis[...]

23 Section 3: Operating Instructions RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M 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 lev eling adjustments, and preset y our cutting height b[...]

24 Section 4: Options RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M 2/03/12 T able of Contents Section 4: Options Front and Rear Safety Guard Options ! 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 wher e[...]

25 Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication 2/03/12 RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M T able of Contents Maintenance Proper ser vicing and adjustment is the ke y to the long life of any implement. With careful inspection and routine maintenance, y ou can av oid costly down time and repair . Check all bolts after using the unit f or sev eral hour[...]

26 Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M 2/03/12 T able of Contents 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. Do not tighten. 8. Check b lade d[...]

27 Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication 2/03/12 RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M T able of Contents Clutch Disassembl y Figure 5-4 Clutch Inspection Inspect all par ts for e xcessive wear and condition. Clean all par ts that do not require replacement.The or iginal friction disc thickness is 1/8" (3.2 mm) and should be replaced if thic[...]

28 Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M 2/03/12 T able of Contents Lubrication Points Gauge Wheel Spindle Tube T ype of Lubr ication: Multi-pur pose 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 relea[...]

29 Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication 2/03/12 RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M T able of Contents Driveline Profiles T ype of Lubr ication: Multi-pur pose Grease Quantity = Clean & coat the inner tube of the driveline with a light film of grease and then reassemb le. Driveline U-Joints T ype of Lubr ication: Multi-pur pose Grease Quan[...]

30 Section 5: Specifications & Capacities RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M 2/03/12 T able of Contents Section 5: Specifications & Capacities RCR1884 Model RCR1884 Machine W eight with Front Rubber Guard and Rear Metal Band) 851 lbs. without driveline Hitch Category l or Categor y II Quick Hitch Cutting Width 84" Overall Width 89[...]

31 Section 5: Specifications & Capacities 2/03/12 RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M T able of Contents 27738[...]

32 Section 6: Features & Benefits RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M 2/03/12 T able of Contents Section 6: Features & Benefits RCR1884 Model Features Benefits Surpassed rugged industry standards All Land Pride Rotar y Cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary testing procedures specified by ANSI. 90 Hp gearbox A[...]

33 Section 7: T roubleshooting 2/03/12 RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M T able of Contents Section 7: T roub leshooting Prob lem Cause Solution Oil seal leaking Gearbo x ov erfilled Dr ain 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[...]

34 Section 8: T orque V alues Chart RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M 2/03/12 T able of Contents Section 8: T orque V alues Chart T or que 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 [...]

35 Section 9: W arranty 2/03/12 RCR1884 Series Rotar y Cutter 312-880M 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 nor[...]

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