Land Pride RCF2084 User manual

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326-461M
RCF2084
Operator’s Manual
Rotary Cutters
1/29/14
33007
RCF2084 With Dual Tailwheels and
Front & Rear Chain Guard Options
RCF2084 With Single Tailwheel and
Front Rubber Guard Option

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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Terminology: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Definitions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Further Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Torque Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Uncrating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Gearbox Vented Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3-Point Hitch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Optional Front Guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Front Rubber Guard Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Front Single Chain Guard Assembly . . . . . . . . . 10
Optional Rear Guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Remove Rear Metal Band Deflector . . . . . . . . . . 11
Rear Single Chain Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Replaceable Skid Shoes (Accessory) . . . . . . . . . . 11
Single Tailwheel Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Dual Tailwheel Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Tractor Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Check Driveline Collapsible Length . . . . . . . . . . 14
Shorten Driveline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Check Driveline Maximum Length . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Check Driveline Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Section 2: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Deck Leveling & Cutting Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Deck Leveling From Left to Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Deck Cutting Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Single Tailwheel Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Dual Tailwheel Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Center 3-Point Link Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Section 3: Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . 18
Operating Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Pre-inspection of Tractor & Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Blade Engagement & Disengagement . . . . . . . . . .20
Blade Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Blade Disengagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Field Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Un-hooking the Rotary Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication . . . . . 22
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Cutter Blade Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Slip-Clutch Protected Drivelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Clutch Run-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Clutch Assembly and Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Accessory Skid Shoe Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Long Term Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Ordering Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Gauge Wheel Spindle Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Gauge Wheel Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Driveline U-Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Driveline Shield Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Driveline Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Section 5: Specifications & Capacities . . . . . 28
Section 6: Features & Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Section 7: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Section 8: Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . 32
Section 9: Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Important Safety Information
▲
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Safety at All Times
Thoroughly read and understand the
instructions given in this manual
beforeoperation.Referto the“Safety
Label” section, read all instructions
noted on them.
Do not allow anyone to operate this
equipmentwhohasnotfully readand
comprehended this manual and who
has not been properly trained in the
safe operation of the equipment.
▲Operator should be familiar with all
functions of the unit.
▲The operator must not use drugs
or alcohol as they can change the
alertness or coordination of that
personwhileoperating equipment.
The operator should, if taking
over-the-counter drugs, seek
medical advice on whether he/she
can safely operate the equipment.
▲Operate implement from the
driver’s seat only.
▲Make sure all guards and shields
are in place and secured before
operating the implement.
▲Do not leave tractor or implement
unattended with engine running.
▲Dismounting from a moving tractor
could cause serious injury or
death.
▲Do not allow anyone to stand
between the tractor and
implement while backing up to the
implement.
▲Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from power-driven parts.
▲Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid
entanglement with moving parts.
▲Watch out for wires, trees, etc.,
when raising implement. Make
sure all persons are clear of
working area.
▲Turning tractor too tight may cause
implement to ride up on wheels.
This could result in injury or
equipment damage.
▲Do not carry passengers on
implement at any time.
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 design and configuration of
equipment, hazard control, and accident prevention
are dependent upon the awareness, concern,
prudence, and proper training of personnel involved
in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage
of equipment.
!
Be Aware of
Signal Words
A Signal word designates a degree
or level of hazard seriousness. The
signal words are:
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is limited to the most
extreme situations, typically for
machine components that, for
functional purposes, cannot be
guarded.
!DANGER
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed
when guards are removed. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
!WARNING
!CAUTION
For Your Protection
▲Thoroughly read and understand
the “Safety Label” section, read all
instructions noted on them.
Shutdown and Storage
▲Lower machine to ground, put
tractor in park, turn off engine, and
remove the key.
▲Detach and store implements in
an area where children normally
do not play. Secure implement by
using blocks and supports.
OFF
REMOVE
Parts Manual QR Locator
The QR (Quick Reference) code on the
front cover and to the left will take you to
the Parts Manual for this equipment.
Download the appropriate App on your
smart phone, open the App, point your
phone on the QR code and take a picture.
Dealer QR Locator
The QR code on the left will
link you to available dealers
for Land Pride products.
Refer to Parts Manual QR
Locator on this page for
detailed instructions.

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this manual.
▲Maximum transport speed for an
attached implement is 20 mph.
DO NOT EXCEED. Never travel at
a speed which does not allow
adequate control of steering and
stopping. Some rough terrains
require a slower speed.
▲Use the following maximum speed
- tow load weight ratios as a
guideline:
20 mph when weight is less
than or equal to the weight of
tractor.
10 mph when weight is more
than weight of tractor but less
than double the weight of
tractor.
▲IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load
that is more than double the
weight of tractor.
Use Safety
Lights and Devices
▲Slow moving 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 turn
signals are recommended
whenever driving on public roads.
Practice Safe
Maintenance
▲Understand procedure before
doing work. Use proper tools and
equipment, refer to Operator’s
Manual for additional information.
▲Work in a clean dry area.
▲Lower the implement to the
ground, put tractor in park, turn off
engine, and remove key before
performing maintenance.
▲Allow implement to cool.
▲Do not grease or oil implement
while it is in operation.
▲Inspect all parts. Make sure parts
are in good condition & installed
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 specified
anchor location. Allow only
enough slack in the chain to
permit turning.
▲Do not use safety chain for towing.
Transport
Machinery Safely
▲Comply with state and local laws.
▲Use towing vehicle and trailer of
adequate capacity. Secure tractor
and attachments using tie downs
and chains.
▲Sudden braking can cause a
towed load to swerve and upset.
Reduce speed if towed load is not
equipped with brakes.
▲Avoid contact with any over head
utility lines or electrically charged
conductors.
▲Always drive up and down ramps
with heavy end uphill. Engage
parking brake when stopped on
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These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Prepare for Emergencies
▲Be prepared if a fire starts.
▲Keep a first aid kit and fire
extinguisher handy.
▲Keep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital, and
fire department near phone.
Wear
Protective Equipment
▲Wear protective clothing and
equipment appropriate for the job.
Avoid loose fitting clothing and
clothing with pull strings.
▲Prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause hearing impairment or
hearing loss. Wear suitable
hearing protection such as
earmuffs or earplugs.
▲Operating equipment safely
requires the full attention of the
operator. Avoid wearing radio
headphones while operating
machinery.
Keep Riders Off
Machinery
▲Never carry riders or use
machinery as a personlift.
▲Riders obstruct operator’s view.
▲Riders could be struck by foreign
objects or thrown from the
machine.
▲Never allow children to operate
equipment.
Avoid High
Pressure Fluids Hazard
▲Escaping fluid under pressure can
penetrate the skin causing serious
injury.
▲Avoid the hazard by relieving
pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines or performing work
on the system.
▲Make sure all hydraulic fluid
connections are tight and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in
good condition before applying
pressure to the system.
▲Use a piece 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.
▲DO NOT DELAY. If an accident
occurs, see a doctor familiar with
thistypeofinjury immediately.Any
fluid injected into the skin or eyes
must be treated within
a few hours or
gangrene may
result.
Tire Safety
▲Tire changing can be dangerous
and should be preformed by
trained personnel using the
correct tools and equipment.
▲When inflating tires, use a clip-on
chuck and extension hose long
enough to allow you to stand to
one side and NOT in front of or
over the tire assembly. Use a
safety cage if available.
▲When removing and installing
wheels, use wheel handling
equipment adequate for the
weight involved.
Use Seat Belt and ROPS
▲Operate only tractors equipped
with Roll-Over Protective
Structure (ROPS) and seat belt.
▲Fasten seat belt snugly and
securely to help protect against
serious injury or death from falling
and tractor overturn.
▲Wearing protective equipment
such as safety shoes, safety
glasses, hard hat, and ear plugs
is highly recommended.
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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. Refer to this section for proper label placement. Replace
all damaged or missing labels. Order new labels from your
nearest Land Pride dealer. To find your nearest dealer,
visit our dealer locator at www.landpride.com.
3. Some new equipment installed during repair requires
safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as
818-130C
Caution: 540 RPM
33020
33020
specified by Land Pride. When ordering new components
make sure the correct safety labels are included in the
request.
4. Refer to this section for proper label placement.
To install new labels:
a. Clean the area the label is to be placed.
b. Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to
be placed.
c. Peel backing from label. Press firmly onto the surface.
d. Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card
or with a similar type straight edge.
818-830C
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818-556C
Danger: Thrown Object
818-564C
Danger: Rotating Blades
818-142C
Danger: Rotating Driveline
33020
33021
33021
33021
818-230C
1 11/16 x 2 13/16" Red Reflector (2 places)
838-614C
2" x 9" Red Reflector (2 places)

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818-543C
Danger: Guard Missing
(2 places)
818-681C
Notice: 20 MPH Max.
818-552C
Danger: Rotating Driveline
ROTATING DRIVELINE
KEEP AWAY!
24597
24597
33016
33020
33021
818-540C
Danger: Guard Missing

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Introduction Owner Assistance
The Online Warranty Registration should be completed
by the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is
necessary to provide you with quality customer service.
The parts on your Rotary Cutter have been specially
designedbyLandPrideandshouldonlybereplaced with
genuine Land Pride parts. Contact a Land Pride dealer if
customer service or repair parts are required. Your Land
Pride dealer has trained personnel, repair parts, and
equipment needed to service the implement.
Serial Number
Model No. _____________Serial No. _______________
For quick reference and prompt service, record model
number and serial number in the spaces provided above
and again on warranty page 33. Always provide model
number and serial number when ordering parts and in all
correspondences with your Land Pride dealer. Refer to
Figure 1 for location of your serial number.
Figure 1
Further Assistance
Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new
Rotary Cutter. If for any reason you do not understand
any part of this manual or are not satisfied with the
service received, the following actions are suggested:
1. Discuss the matter with your dealership service
manager making sure that person is aware of any
problems you may have and has had the opportunity
to assist you.
2. If you are still not satisfied, seek out the owner or
general manager of the dealership, explain the
problem, and request assistance.
3. For further assistance write to:
Land Pride Service Department
1525 East North Street
P.O. Box 5060
Salina, Ks. 67402-5060
E-mail address
lpser[email protected]
33018
Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new
product owners.
ThisRotary Cutterhas been designedwith careand built
by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper
assembly,maintenance,andsafeoperatingpracticeswill
help you get years of satisfactory use from this machine.
Application
The utility duty RCR2084 Rotary Cutter is built and
designed by Land Pride for cutting on gently sloping
or slightly contoured right-of-ways, pastures, set aside
acres, and row crop fields. Its 84" cutting width and
Quick-Hitch capability makes it compatible with the more
maneuverable 45 to 90 HP tractors with 540 rpm PTO
speed and Category I or II 3-point hitch. Its Category 4
driveline is protected with a 2 plate slip clutch.
The cutter clears grass, weeds, and light brush up to
2" in diameter and has a cutting height range of 1 1/2" to
12"with a cuttingbladetipspeedof 17,113fpm.This unit
comeswithastandard3/16"x27"heavy-dutyoval stump
jumperandreplaceableskidshoes.Optionalfrontrubber
deflector or front chain guard and rear chain guard are
available.
See “Specifications & Capacities” on page 28 and
“Features & Benefits” on page 30 for additional
information and performance enhancing options.
Using This Manual
•This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarize
you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments,
troubleshooting, and maintenance. Read this manual
and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe
and efficient operation.
•The information contained within this manual was
current at the time of printing. Some parts may change
slightly to assure you of the best performance.
•To order a new Operator’s or Parts Manual, contact
your authorized dealer. Manuals can also be
downloaded, free-of-charge, from our website at
www.landpride.com
Terminology:
“Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined by
facing the direction the machine will operate while in use
unless otherwise stated.
Definitions:
IMPORTANT: A special point of information related
to the following topic. Land Pride’s intention is this
information must be read & noted before continuing.
NOTE: A special point of information that the
operator should be aware of before continuing.

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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Gearbox Vented Dipstick
Refer to Figure 1-1:
Aventeddipstickisshipped loose andpackagedwiththe
Operator’s Manual. Remove temporary solid plug from
topofgearboxandreplacewithventeddipstick.Seeyour
nearest Land Pride dealer if dipstick is missing.
Gearbox Vented Dipstick Installation
Figure 1-1
IMPORTANT: Rotary Cutters are shipped with a
solid plug in the gearbox to prevent loss of oil during
shipping and handling. The solid plug on top of the
gearbox must be replaced with a vented dipstick. Do
not operate cutter without vented dipstick installed.
30216
DO NOT
OVERFILL!
Oil Level
Plug
Remove
Solid Plug Install
Vented Dipstick
Tractor Requirements
Tractor horsepower and hitch category should be within
the range noted below. Tractors outside the horsepower
range must not be used.
Tractor Horsepower Rating. . . . . . . . . . . .45 to 90 HP
Hitch Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cat I & II
PTO Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .540 RPM
Tractor Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Warning Below
!WARNING
Ballast weights may need to be added to your tractor to
maintain steering control. Refer to your tractor’s operator’s
manual to determine proper ballast requirements.
Torque Requirements
Refer to “Torque Values Chart” on page 32 to determine
correcttorquevaluesfor commonbolts.See“Additional
Torque Values” at bottom of chart for exceptions to
standard torque values.
Uncrating Instructions
!WARNING
Always secure cutter with an overhead crane, fork lift, or
other suitable lifting device before removing hardware bags,
shipping components, bands, lag screws, and hitch pins. The
cutter can suddenly fall causing serious injury or death.
1. Secure cutter with a hoist or other lifting device
before removing shipping hardware.
2. Cut shipping straps securing driveline and hitch
straps to the shipping crate. Remove driveline from
shipping crate and pivot hitch straps down gently.
3. Remove lag screws securing front face of cutter to
the crate.
4. Using lifting device, remove tension on hitch pins
securing clevis plates to shipping crate.
5. Remove hitch pins from clevis plates and lift cutter
from shipping crate.
6. Gently lower cutter onto the working area. Be careful
nottoallowhitchstrapstofallontotheplasticmanual
tube.
NOTE: When lowering cutter onto the working area,
keep hitch straps from falling onto the manual tube
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4. Insert stop pins (#1) through rear holes in hinge
plates (#2) and secure with cotter pins (#13). Bend
one or more legs of each cotter pin to keep cotter
pins from falling out.
5. Attach hinge plates (#2) to rear braces (#12) as
follows:
a. Rotate hinge plates (#2) up until stop pin (#1) is
above hitch brace bars (#6) as shown in Detail-A.
b. Insert 3/4"-10 x 4 1/2" GR5 cap screw (#9A)
through rear brace bar (#6), flat washer (#15),
hinge plates (#2), 1 5/8" long bushing (#3), hinge
plates (#2), flat washer (#15), and rear brace
bar (#6). Secure cap screw (#9A) with hex flange
lock nut (#11).
c. Draw locknut (#11) up snug and then back-off
1/4 turn.
6. Insert clevis pin (#19) through hitch straps (#4 & #5)
and secure with hair pin cotter (#13).
7. Insert hitch pins (#20) into clevis plates as shown
and secure with linchpins (#18).
Hitch Assembly
Figure 1-2
33132
End with 11/32" Dia. holeEnd with 13/32" Dia.
1 3/4" O.D.
Washers
3-Point Hitch Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-2 on page 9:
1. Attach the smaller 11/32" diameter hole in rear
braces (#6) to rear deck lugs as shown using
5/8"-11 x 1 3/4" GR5 cap screws (#8A) and hex
flangelocknuts(#12).Drawlocknuts(#12)upsnug
and then back-off 1/4 turn.
2. Attach left and right-hand hitch straps (#4 & #5) to
cutter deck with 5/8"-11 x 1 3/4" GR5 bolts (#8B),
bushings (#10), 1 3/4" OD flat washers (#14), and
hex flange lock nuts (#12). Tighten lock nuts to the
correct torque.
3. Attach hinge plates (#2) to hitch straps (#4 & #5) as
follows:
a. With notch in driveline chain clip (#7) facing up
and towards the front as shown in Detail-A, insert
3/4"-10 x 4 1/2" GR5 cap screw (#9B) through
chain clip (#7), left hitch strap (#4), machine
washer (#16), hinge plates (#2), 1 5/8" long
bushing (#3), hinge plates (#2), machine
washer (#16), right hitch strap (#5), and hex
flange lock nut (#11).
b. Draw locknut (#11) up snug and then back-off
1/4 turn.
NOTE: Bolts (#8A, #9A, & #9B,) must be loose so
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Optional Front Guards
!DANGER
Rotary Cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high
speeds; therefore, the use of front and rear safety guards is
strongly recommended when cutting along highways or in
areas where people may be present.
Front Rubber Guard Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-3:
1. Install Front Rubber Guards (#1 & #2) as shown with
3/8"-16 x 1" GR5 carriage bolts (#3) and hex whiz
nuts (#4).
2. Tighten nuts to the correct torque.
Front Single Chain Guard Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-4:
1. Install front chain guards (#1 & #2) as shown with
3/8"-16 x 1" GR5 carriage bolts (#3), and hex whiz
nuts (#4).
2. Tighten nuts to the correct torque.
Front Rubber Guard Option
Figure 1-3
Front Single Chain Guard Option
Figure 1-4
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Optional Rear Guards
!DANGER
Do not operator cutter without a rear guard. Do not remove
rear guard unless it is replaced by an approved Land Pride
guard. Serious body injury or loss of life can result without an
attached rear guard.
Remove Rear Metal Band Deflector
Refer to Figure 1-5:
A metal band deflector is supplied standard with the
cutter and must be removed before the optional Rear
Single Chain Guard can be installed.
1. Remove 1/2" whiz nuts (#3) and carriage bolts (#2).
2. Remove Rear Metal Band Deflector (#1).
3. Reattach whiz nuts (#3) and carriage bolts (#2) to
metal band deflector (#1) for safe keeping.
4. Store Rear Metal Band Deflector with hardware for
future use when not using chain guard.
Rear Single Chain Guard
Refer to Figure 1-6:
1. Remove Rear Metal Band Deflector following the
above instructions.
2. Install rear chain guard (#2) with four 1/2"-13 x 1"
GR5 carriage bolts (#3) and hex whiz nuts (#5).
Draw whiz nuts up snug, do not tighten at this time.
3. Install 1/2"-13 x 3 1/2" GR5 carriage bolts (#4),
deflector spacers (#5) and hex whiz nuts (#5). Draw
whiz nuts up snug.
4. Tighten all whiz nuts (#5) to the correct torque.
Replaceable Skid Shoes (Accessory)
Refer to Figure 1-7:
326-120A Skid Shoe Kit
(Includes 2 skid shoes & mounting hardware)
Replaceable skid shoes can be purchased from your
nearest Land Pride dealer. They bolt to the weld-on skid
shoes and help protect weld-on skid shoes and side
skirts from wear.
1. Attach skid shoes (#1) to weld-on skid shoes with
3/8"-16 x 1" GR5 plow bolt (#2) and whiz nuts (#3).
2. Tighten whiz nuts to the correct torque.
Rear Metal Band Deflector (Standard)
Figure 1-5
Rear Single Chain Guard Option
Figure 1-6
Skid Shoe Accessory
Figure 1-7
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Single Tailwheel Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-8:
1. Slide adjustment plate (#1) onto tailwheel beam (#2).
2. See important note above. Attach tailwheel
beam (#2) to the deck with 5/8"-11 x 3 3/4" GR5 cap
screw (#6), flat washer (#9), and locknut (#7). Draw
locknut up snug, do not tighten.
3. Assemble adjusting brackets (#3 & #4) to the deck
rear with four 1/2"-13 x 1 1/2" GR5 carriage bolts
(#5), and hex flange locknuts (#8). Draw locknuts up
snug, do not tighten at this time.
4. Installtwomachine washers(#10)ontospindle(#12)
and insert spindle into tailwheel beam (#2). Slide
3rd machine washer (#10) onto spindle and secure
with roll pin (#11).
5. Attach tailwheel adjustment plate (#1), to adjusting
brackets (#3 & #4) with two 1/2" -13 x 1 1/2" GR5
carriage bolts (#5), and hex flange locknuts (#8).
6. Tighten all six locknuts (#8) to the correct torque.
7. Final tailwheel height adjustment will be made later.
Tail Wheel Assembly
Figure 1-8
IMPORTANT: The tailwheel arm must be located in
the rear mounting holes of the deck channel when
rear chainguards are included and front mounting
holes when rear chainguards are not included.
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Rear Holes
Front Holes
Dual Tailwheel Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-9:
1. Attach left-hand tailwheel bracket (#2) to the deck
top with 1/2"-13 x 1 1/2" GR5 cap screws (#6),
flat washers (#11) and hex flange locknuts (#10).
Tighten locknuts (#10) to the correct torque.
2. See important note above. Attach tailwheel
beam (#1) to tailwheel mounting bracket (#2) with
5/8" -11 x 3 3/4" hex head cap screw (#8), flat
washer (#12), and locknut (#9).
3. Attach left-hand inner adjusting bracket (#3) to the
deck rear with two 1/2"-13 x 1 1/2" GR5 carriage
bolts (#7) and hex flange locknuts (#10). Draw
locknuts up snug, do not tighten at this time.
4. Attach left-hand outer adjusting bracket (#4) to the
deck rear with two 1/2"-13 x 1 1/2" GR5 carriage
bolts (#7) and hex flange locknuts (#10). Draw
locknuts up snug, do not tighten at this time.
5. Installtwomachine washers(#13)ontospindle(#15)
and insert spindle into tailwheel beam (#1). Slide
3rd machine washer (#13) onto spindle and secure
with roll pin (#14).
6. Install one 1/2" -13 x 3 1/2" GR5 cap screws (#5) in
adjusting brackets (#3 & #4) just below tailwheel
beam (#1) and a second cap screw (#5) just above
the beam. Secure cap screws with hex flange
locknuts (#10). Draw locknuts up snug.
7. Tighten all six locknuts (#10) to the correct torque.
8. Repeat steps 1 thru 7 for the right-hand tailwheel.
9. Final tailwheel height adjustment will be made later.
Tail Wheel Assembly
Figure 1-9
IMPORTANT: The tailwheel arms must be located in
the rear mounting holes of the deck channel when
rear chainguards are included and front mounting
holes when rear chainguards are not included.
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Tractor Hook-up
Figure 1-10
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Tractor Hook-Up
Refer to Figure 1-10:
!DANGER
A Crushing Hazard 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-Point lift controls while someone is directly
behind tractor or near implement.
A tractor with 3-point Category I or II hitch is required.
The lower 3-point arms must be stabilized to prevent
side-to-side movement. Most tractors have sway blocks
or adjustable chains for this purpose.
1. Slowly back tractor up to the Rotary Cutter while
using tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control lever to align
lower 3-point arm holes with clevis hitch pin holes.
2. Engage tractor park brake, shut tractor engine off,
and remove key before dismounting from tractor.
3. Attach lower 3-point arms to clevises with hitch pins
and secure with linchpins.
4. Connect upper center 3-point link to upper hitch
holes with clevis pin and hairpin cotter.
5. Return to tractor and slowly raise and lower cutter
carefully to ensure drawbar, tires, and other
equipment on the tractor do not contact cutter frame.
Move or remove drawbar if it interferes with cutter.
NOTE: Driveline installation instructions will follow
after hooking-up cutter to tractor. This is because
thedistancebetween tractor PTO shaftandgearbox
input shaft can vary from tractor to tractor.
NOTE: Land Pride’s QH15 Category I or QH20
Category II Quick-Hitch can be attached to the
tractor to provide quick and easy 3-point hook-up
and detachment. See your nearest Land Pride
dealer to purchase a Quick-Hitch.
6. Manually adjust one of the lower lift arms up or down
to level the Rotary Cutter from left to right.
7. Manually adjust length of top-center-link to align
center hitch pin vertically above lower hitch pins.
Final deck leveling adjustments will be made later.
8. The tractor’s lower 3-point arms should be adjusted
for lateral float. Please consult your tractor’s manual
for adjusting instructions.
Driveline Installation
!DANGER
Do not engage tractor 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 resulting in serious injury or death.
!DANGER
All guards and shields must be installed and in good working
condition at all times during cutter operation.
!WARNING
Always disengage PTO, engage parking brake, shut tractor
engine off, remove switch key, and wait for blades to come to
a complete stop before dismounting from tractor.
!WARNING
Do not over-speed PTO or machine breakage may result.
Some tractors are equipped with multispeed PTO ranges. Be
certain your tractor’s PTO is set for 540 rpm.
!WARNING
Do not use a PTO adaptor with a quick hitch. A PTO adapter
will increase strain on the tractor’s PTO shaft resulting in
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Refer to Figure 1-11:
1. Park tractorona levelsurface.Slowlyengagetractor
3-point lift lever to raise cutter until gearbox input
shaft is in line and level with the tractor PTO shaft.
2. Support cutter deck at this height with support jacks
or blocks to keep cutter from drifting down.
3. Place gear selector in park, set park brake, shut
tractor off, and remove switch key.
4. Remove rubber protective sleeve (#5) from gearbox
input shaft and discard.
5. Unsnap one end of access doors (#6) and rotate
doors open.
6. Slide slip-clutch end of driveline (#2) onto gearbox
input shaft until hole in driveline yoke aligns with
groove in gearbox shaft. Insert M12 x 1.25 x 65mm
GR8 bolt (#3) and secure with hex nylock nut (#4).
Tighten nylock nut to the correct torque.
7. Push/pull driveline yoke to be sure it is securely
fastened to the gearbox shaft.
8. Rotate access doors (#6) closed and snap in place.
9. Pull back on driveline yoke collar and push driveline
yoke onto the tractor PTO shaft. Release pull collar
and continue to push driveline yoke forward until pull
collar locks in place.
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 Points” on page 26.
The tractor’s PTO shaft and cutter gearbox shaft
must be aligned and level with each other when
hooking-up the driveline to the tractor.
10. Move driveline yoke back and forth several times to
make sure yoke is locked in place. If driveline yoke
will not lock in place, skip to “Check Driveline
Collapsible Length” below.
11. Attach safety chain (#1A) to the cutter frame or
gearbox cone. Re-latch safety chain to the inner
driveline shield.
12. Attach safety chain (#1B) to the tractor frame.
Re-latch safety chain to the outer driveline shield.
13. Continue with “Check Driveline Collapsible
Length”.
Check Driveline Collapsible Length
1. Make sure driveline is properly installed and level
beforecheckingdrivelinecollapsiblelength.(Referto
“Driveline Installation” instructions on page 13.)
Refer to Figure 1-12:
2. With driveline level, measure (“B” dimension) back
from universal joint shield to end of outer driveline
shield as shown in Figure 1-12. If measurement is
lessthan1",thenshortendrivelineusinginstructions
provided on the next page.
IMPORTANT: Two small chains are supplied with
the driveline. To keep driveline shields from rotating,
thesechainsmustbeattached to theouterandinner
driveline shields and to the cutter and tractor.
IMPORTANT: A driveline that is too long can bottom
out causing structural damage to tractor and cutter.
Alwayscheckdrivelinecollapsedlengthduringinitial
setup, when connecting to a different tractor, and
when alternating between using a quick hitch and a
standard 3-Point hitch. More than one driveline may
be required to fit all applications.
Driveline Installation
Figure 1-11
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Driveline Shortening
Figure 1-12
Shorten Driveline
Refer to Figure 1-12:
Be sure to check driveline collapsed length first. If
required, shorten driveline.
1. Un-hook driveline and safety chain from tractor PTO
shaft. Pull outer and inner drivelines apart.
2. Reattach outer driveline to tractor PTO shaft. Pull on
inner and outer driveline yokes to be sure universal
joints are properly secured.
3. Holdinner and outer drivelinesparallelto each other:
a. Measure 1" (“B” dimension) back from outer
drivelineuniversaljointshieldandmakeamarkat
this location on the inner driveline shield.
b. Measure 1" (“B” dimension) back from the inner
drivelineuniversaljointshieldandmakeamark at
this location on the outer driveline shield.
4. Remove driveline from tractor PTO shaft and
gearbox shaft.
5. Measure from end of inner shield to scribed mark
(“X”dimension).Cutoff inner shieldatthemark.Cut
same amount off the inner shaft (“X1” dimension).
6. Measure from end of outer shield to scribed mark
(“Y”dimension).Cutoffoutershieldatthemark.Cut
same amount off the outer shaft (“Y1” dimension).
7. Remove all burrs and cuttings.
8. Continuewith“CheckDriveline MaximumLength”.
Check Driveline Maximum Length
Refer to Figure 1-13:
Thedrivelinemaximumallowablelengthmust,whenfully
extended,haveaminimumoverlapofprofiletubesbynot
less than 1/2 the free length with both inner and outer
profile tubes being of equal length.
1. Apply multi-purpose grease to the inside of the outer
shaft and reassemble the driveline.
2. Assemble the two driveline profiles together withjust
1/2 overlapping of the profile tubes as shown. Once
assembled,measureandrecordmaximumallowable
length here. ________
3. Continue with “Check Driveline Interference”.
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Driveline Maximum Extended Length
Figure 1-13
Check Driveline Interference
1. Make certain driveline yokes and safety chains are
properly attached. See steps 10 -12 on page 14.
2. Start tractor and raise Rotary Cutter just enough to
remove support blocks from under the cutter.
3. Slowly engage tractor hydraulic 3-point control lever
to lower cutter while checking for sufficient drawbar
clearance. Move drawbar ahead, aside, or remove if
required.
Refer to Figure 1-14:
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 25oup.
•Driveline does not exceed maximum allowable
length recorded in step 2 under “Check Driveline
Maximum Length”.
Maximum PTO Driveline Movement During Operation
Figure 1-14
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Outer Shielding has been removed for clarity.
IMPORTANT:Avoidprematuredrivelinebreakdown.
A driveline that is operating must not exceed an
angle of 25 degrees up or down while operating 3-
Point lift.
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Deck Leveling & Cutting Height
There are 4 primary adjustments that should be made
prior to actual field operation:
•Deck Leveling From Left to Right
•Deck Cutting Height
•Center 3-Point Link Adjustment
•Single Tailwheel Height Adjustment
Proper adjustment of each of these items will provide for
higher efficiency, improved cutting performance, and
longer blade life. Pliable tape measure, Spirit, or
carpenters level, Set of wrenches and Protective gloves
will be needed:
!WARNING
Always disengage PTO, engage parking brake, shut off
tractor, remove ignition key, and wait for all moving parts to
come to a complete stop before dismounting from tractor.
Deck Leveling From Left to Right
Refer to Figure 3-1:
1. Locate tractor with Rotary Cutter on a flat, level
surface.
Deck Leveling
Figure 3-1
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Cutting Height
Figure 3-2
Set Front Blade Tip
At Cutting Height Blade Tip Blade Tip Set Rear Blade Tip Slightly
Higher Than Cutting Height
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2. Use tractor’s hydraulic 3-point control lever to lower
cutter until tailwheel(s) makes contact with ground
surface.
3. Place a level on the cutter deck as shown. Manually
adjust one or both lower 3-point lift arms until deck is
level from left to right. On some tractors, only one
arm can be adjusted vertically.
Deck Cutting Height
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 injuries.
1. With gloves on, carefully rotate blades and stump
jumper until blade tips are in the position shown.
2. Measure distance from cutting tip of front blade to
ground surface. This distance is the cutting height.
3. Using tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control, raise or
lower 3-point lift arms until the front blade tip is at the
desired cutting height.
4. Thetopcenterlinkshouldbeloosewhendeckrearis
supported by the tail wheel. If not, lengthen center
link until loose. Final adjustment will be made later.
5. Measure distance from cutting tip of rear blade to
ground. This distance should be slightly higher than
the front blade but not more than 1" higher.
6. If rear blade is lower than front blade or more than 1"
higher than the front blade, then tailwheel height
must be adjusted. If needed, see “Tailwheel Height
Adjustment” instructions on page 17.
IMPORTANT: The front blade tip should be lower
than rear blade tip by approximately 1". The cutter is
subject to continuous material flow under the deck if
therear bladeis at the sameheight or lower than the
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7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 until tailwheel and 3-point
arms are adjusted to the desired cutting height.
8. Set tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control stop once the
tailwheel and 3-point arms are adjusted properly.
Single Tailwheel Height Adjustment
Refer to Figure 3-3:
If front blade tip is set at desired cutting height and back
blade tip is at same height or lower or is higher than front
blade tip by more than 1", then tailwheel (#1) must be
adjusted up or down as follows:
1. Use tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control to lift cutter
until tailwheel (#4) is off the ground.
2. Remove flange locknut (#3) and carriage bolt (#2).
3. Adjust tailwheel as follows:
•To lower rear blade height, lift tailwheel up.
•To raise rear blade height, lower tailwheel down.
4. Withtailwheeladjusted, reattachadjustingplate (#1)
with existing 1/2" carriage bolts (#2) and flange
locknuts (#3). Tighten locknuts to the correct torque.
5. Readjust tractor’s lower 3-point lift arms as needed.
See “Deck Cutting Height” instructions on page 16.
Dual Tailwheel Height Adjustment
Refer to Figure 3-4:
If front blade tip is set at desired cutting height and back
blade tip is at same height or lower or is higher than front
blade tip by more than 1", then the tailwheel (#1) must be
adjusted up or down as follows:
1. Use tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control to lift cutter
until tailwheel (#3) is off the ground.
2. Remove flange locknut (#2) and carriage bolt (#1).
3. Adjust tailwheel as follows:
•To lower rear blade height, lift tailwheel up.
•To raise rear blade height, lower tailwheel down.
4. With tailwheel height adjusted, replace existing
1/2" cap screw (#1) and hex flange locknut (#2).
Tighten locknut to the correct torque.
5. Readjust tractor’s lower 3-point lift arms as needed.
See “Deck Cutting Height” instructions on page 16.
Center 3-Point Link Adjustment
Refer to Figure 3-5:
1. Lower cutter deck to preset cutting height.
2. Adjust length of center 3-point link until upper center
hitch pin is vertically above lower 3-point hitch pins.
Thisarrangementallowsforoptimumgroundcontour
following performance.
3. Lock center 3-point link in this position.
NOTE: The lower bolted-on-bushing in the center
hitch is used with a Quick-Hitch attachment.
Tailwheel Height Adjustment
Figure 3-3
Tailwheel Height Adjustment
Figure 3-4
Center 3-Point Link Adjustment
Figure 3-5
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Adjust Center 3-Point
Link Until Upper Hitch
Pin is Vertically Above
Lower Hitch Pins.
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Section 3: Operating Instructions
Operating Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
uponawareness,concern,prudence,andpropertraining
involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and
storage of the Rotary Cutter. Therefore, it is absolutely
essential that no one operates the Rotary Cutter without
first having read, fully understood, and become totally
familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make sure the
operator has paid particular attention to:
•Important Safety Information, pages 1 to 4
•Section 1: Assembly & Set-up, page 8
•Section 2: Adjustments, page 16
•Section 3: Operating Instructions, page 18
•Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication, page 22
The following inspection should be performed before
using the cutter.
Safety Information
!DANGER
Do not engage tractor 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 resulting in serious injury or death.
!DANGER
Do not operate a broken or bent driveline. Such drivelines can
break apart while rotating at high speeds causing serious
injury or death. Always remove Rotary Cutter from service
until damaged drivelines are repaired or replaced.
!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 is within several hundred feet.
Operating Checklist
✔Check Page No.
Make sure all guards and shields are in place.
Refer to "Important Safety Information". Page 1
Follow hook-up & Driveline Installation instructions.
Refer to "Tractor Hook-Up" & "Driveline Installation". Page 13
Make all required adjustments.
Refer to "Section 2: Adjustments". Page 16
Preform all required maintenance.
Refer to "Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication". Page 22
Lubricate cutter and driveline as needed.
Refer to "Lubrication Points". Page 26
Lubricate allgearboxesandreplace oil plugsproperly.
Refer to "Gearbox" lubrication. Page 26
Check cutter initially and periodically for loose bolts
and pins. Refer to “Torque Values Chart”. Page 32
!DANGER
Always disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO before
servicing underside of cutter. PTO can be engaged if tractor is
started causing damage to cutter, bodily injury or death.
!DANGER
All guards and shields must be installed and in good working
condition at all times during cutter operation.
!DANGER
Tractor PTO shield, gearbox shaft shield, and driveline
shields must be secured in place when operating cutter to
avoid injury or death from entanglement in driveline.
!DANGER
Do not operate a broken or bent driveline. Such drivelines can
break apart while rotating at high speeds causing serious
injury or death. Always remove Rotary Cutter from service
until damaged drivelines are repaired or replaced.
!DANGER
Always disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO before
servicing underside of cutter. PTO can be engaged if tractor is
started causing damage to cutter, bodily injury or death.
!DANGER
Never place hands or feet under the deck or attempt to make
adjustments to the cutter with PTO engaged. Cutter blades
rotating at high speeds cannot be seen and are located close
to the deck housing. Body extremities can be cut off instantly.
!DANGER
Do not operate and/or travel across steep inclines where a
tractor can rollover resulting in serious injury or death.
Consult your tractor’s manual for acceptable inclines the
tractor is capable of traveling across.
!DANGER
Do not use cutter as a fan. Cutting blades are not properly
designed or guarded for this use. Using cutter as a fan can
result in injury or death.
!WARNING
Always disengage PTO, engage parking brake, shut off
tractor, remove ignition key, and wait for all moving parts to
come to a complete stop before dismounting from tractor.
!WARNING
Always disengage PTO before lifting cutter up and never
operate cutter in the raised position. The cutter can discharge
objects at high speeds resulting serious injury or death.