Land Pride RCF2784 User manual

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Rotary Cutters
RCF2784 & RCR2684 S/N 1180234+
326-364M
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RCF2784
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Terminology: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Definitions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Further Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Torque Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Uncrating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Gearbox Vented Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Tractor Shutdown Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3-Point Hitch Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3-Point Single Tailwheel Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3-Point Dual Tailwheel Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3-Point Tractor Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Driveline Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Check Driveline Collapsible Length . . . . . . . . . . 18
Check Driveline Maximum Length . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Check Driveline Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Pull-Type Hitch Set-up (RCF2784) . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Hitch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Axle Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Pull-Type Tractor Hook-up (RCF2784) . . . . . . . . . 23
Assembly of Optional Guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Front Rubber Guard (RCF2784) . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Front Chain Guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Rear Chain Guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Pull-Type Hydraulic Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Purge Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Section 2: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3-Point Leveling & Cutting Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Deck Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cutting Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Single & Dual Tailwheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . 27
Center 3-Point Link Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Pull-Type Leveling & Cutting Height (RCF2784) . . 28
Deck Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Front To Back Deck Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cutting Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Section 3: Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . 30
Operating Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Inspection of Tractor & Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Blade Engagement & Disengagement . . . . . . . . . . 32
Blade Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Blade Disengagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Field Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Unhook Rotary Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Section 4: Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Front and Rear Safety Guard Options . . . . . . . . . . 34
Front Rubber Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Front Chain Guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Rear Chain Guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Hitch/Wheel Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
3-Point Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Pull-Type Hitch (RCF2784) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Pull-Type Height Adjustment Options . . . . . . . . . . 35
Ratchet Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Hydraulic Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication . . . . . 36
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Driveline Slip-Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Clutch Run-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Clutch Assembly and Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Cutter Blade Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Skid Shoe Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Long-Term Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Ordering Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Gauge Wheel Spindle Tube (3-Point Cutters) . . 41
Gauge Wheel Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Driveline U-Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Driveline Shield Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Driveline Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Ratchet Jack (Optional) (RCR2784) . . . . . . . . . . 42
Section 6: Specifications & Capacities . . . . . 43
Section 7: Features & Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Section 8: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Section 9: Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Section 10: Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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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.
Tractor Shutdown & Storage
If engaged, disengage power
take-off.
Park on solid, level ground and
lower implement to ground or onto
support blocks.
Put tractor in park or set park
brake, turn off engine, and remove
switch key to prevent unauthorized
starting.
Relieve all hydraulic pressure to
auxiliary hydraulic lines.
Wait for all components to stop
before leaving operator’s seat.
Use steps, grab-handles and
skid-resistant surfaces when
getting on and off the tractor.
Detach and store implement in an
area where children normally do
not play. Secure implement using
blocks and supports.
OFF
REMOVE
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.
Safety Precautions for
Children
Tragedy can occur if the operator
is not alert to the presence of
children, Children generally are
attracted to implements and their
work.
Never assume children will remain
where you last saw them.
Keep children out of the work area
and under the watchful eye of a
responsible adult.
Be alert and shut the implement
and tractor down if children enter
the work area.
Never carry children on the tractor
or implement. There is not a safe
place for them to ride. They may
fall off and be run over or interfere
with the control of the power
machine.
Never allow children to operate the
power machine, even under adult
supervision.
Never allow children to play on the
power machine or implement.
Use extra caution when backing
up. Before the tractor starts to
move, look down and behind to
make sure the area is clear.
Safety at All Times
Careful operation is you best
insurance against an accident.
All operators, no matter how much
experience they may have, should
carefully read this manual and
other related manuals before
operating the power machine and
this implement.
It is the owner’s obligation to
instruct all operators in safe
operation.
Thoroughly read and understand
the “Safety Label” section, read all
instructions noted on them.
Do not operate the equipment
while under the influence of drugs
or alcohol as they impair the ability
to safely and properly operate the
equipment.
The operator should be familiar
with all functions of the tractor and
attached implement, and be able
to handle emergencies quickly.
Make sure all guards and shields
are in place and secured before
operating implement.
Keep all bystanders away from
equipment and work area.
Start tractor from the driver’s seat
with hydraulic controls in neutral.
Operate tractor and controls from
the driver’s seat only.
Never dismount from a moving
tractor or leave tractor unattended
with engine running.
Do not allow anyone to stand
between tractor and implement
while backing up to implement.
Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from power-driven parts.
While transporting and operating
equipment, watch out for objects
overhead and along side such as
fences, trees, buildings, wires, etc.
Do not turn tractor so tight as to
cause hitched implement to ride
up on the tractor’s rear wheel.
Store implement in an area where
children normally do not play.
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Be Aware of
Signal Words
A signal word designates a degree or
level of hazard seriousness. The
signal words are:
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
WARNING
CAUTION
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DANGER
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These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Practice Safe Maintenance
Understand procedure before doing
work. Refer to the Operator’s
Manual for additional information.
Work on a level surface in a clean
dry area that is well-lit.
Use properly grounded electrical
outlets and tools.
Use correct tools and equipment for
the job that are in good condition.
Lower implement to the ground and
follow all shutdown procedures
before leaving the operator’s seat to
perform maintenance.
Allow equipment to cool before
working on it.
Disconnect battery ground cable (-)
before servicing or adjusting
electrical systems or before welding
on implement.
Do not grease or oil implement
while it is in operation.
Inspect all parts. Make certain
parts are in good condition &
installed properly.
Replace parts on this implement
with genuine Land Pride parts only.
Do not alter this implement in a way
which will adversely affect its
performance.
Remove buildup of grease, oil, or
debris.
Remove all tools and unused parts
from equipment 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
implement.
Attach the chain to the tractor
drawbar support or other specified
anchor location. Allow only
enough slack in the chain to
permit turning.
Always hitch the implement to the
machine towing it. Do not use the
safety chain tow the implement.
Transport Safely
Comply with state and local laws.
Use towing vehicle and trailer of
adequate size and capacity. Secure
equipment towed on a trailer with
tie downs and chains.
Sudden braking can cause a towed
trailer to swerve and upset. Reduce
speed if towed trailer is not
equipped with brakes.
Avoid contact with any over head
utility lines or electrically charged
conductors.
Always drive with load on end of
loader arms low to the ground.
Always drive straight up and down
steep inclines with heavy end of a
tractor with loader attachment on
the “uphill” side.
Engage park brake when stopped
on an incline.
Maximum transport speed for an
attached equipment 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.
As a guideline, use the following
maximum speed weight ratios for
attached equipment:
20 mph when weight of attached
equipment is less than or equal
to the weight of machine towing
the equipment.
10 mph when weight of attached
equipment exceeds weight of
machine towing equipment but
not more than double the weight.
IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load
that is more than double the weight
of the vehicle towing the load.
Tire Safety
Tire changing can be dangerous
and must be performed by
trained personnel using the
correct tools and equipment.
Always maintain correct tire
pressure. Do not inflate tires
above recommended pressures
shown in the Operator’s Manual.
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.
Securely support the implement
when changing a wheel.
When removing and installing
wheels, use wheel handling
equipment adequate for the
weight involved.
Make sure wheel bolts have been
tightened to the specified torque.

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These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Avoid High
Pressure Fluids Hazard
Escaping fluid under pressure can
penetrate the skin causing serious
injury.
Before disconnecting hydraulic
lines or performing work on the
hydraulic system, be sure to
release all residual pressure.
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
this type of injury immediately. Any
fluid injected into the skin or eyes
must be treated within
a few hours or
gangrene may
result.
Wear
Protective Equipment
Wear protective clothing and
equipment appropriate for the job
such as safety shoes, safety
glasses, hard hat, and ear plugs.
Clothing should fit snug without
fringes and pull strings to avoid
entanglement with moving parts.
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 operator’s full
attention. Avoid wearing
headphones while operating
equipment.
Use Seat Belt and ROPS
Land Pride recommends the use
of a CAB or roll-over-protective-
structures (ROPS) and seat belt
in almost all power machines.
Combination of a CAB or ROPS
and seat belt will reduce the risk
of serious injury or death if the
power machine should be upset.
If ROPS is in the locked-up
position, fasten seat belt snugly
and securely to help protect
against serious injury or death
from falling and machine overturn.
Keep Riders Off
Machinery
Never carry riders or use tractor
to lift or transport individuals.
There is not a safe place for a
person to ride.
Riders obstruct operator’s view
and interfere with the control of
the power machine.
Riders can be struck by objects or
thrown from the equipment.
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.
911
Use Safety
Lights and Devices
Slow moving tractors, and
self-propelled equipment can
create a hazard when driven on
public roads. They are difficult to
see, especially at night. Use the
Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign
when on public roads.
Flashing warning lights and turn
signals are recommended
whenever driving on public roads.

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Handle
Chemicals Properly
Protective clothing should be
worn.
Handle all chemicals with care.
Follow instructions on container
label.
Agricultural chemicals can be
dangerous. Improper use can
seriously injure persons, animals,
plants, soil, and property.
Inhaling smoke from any type of
chemical fire is a serious health
hazard.
Store or dispose of unused
chemicals as specified by the
chemical manufacturer.
Dig Safe - Avoid
Underground Utilities
USA: Call 811
CAN: digsafecanada.ca
Always contact your local utility
companies (electrical, telephone,
gas, water, sewer, and others)
before digging so that they may
mark the location of any
underground services in the area.
Be sure to ask how close you can
work to the marks they positioned.
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Avoid crystalline Silica
(quartz) Dust
Because crystalline silica is a basic
component of sand and granite,
many activities at construction sites
produce dust containing crystalline
silica.Trenching, sawing, and boring
of material containing crystalline
silica can produce dust containing
crystalline silica particles. This dust
can cause serious injury to the
lungs (silicosis).
There are guidelines which should
be followed if crystalline silica
(quartz) is present in the dust.
Be aware of and follow OSHA
(or other local, State, or Federal)
guidelines for exposure to airborne
crystalline silica.
Know the work operations where
exposure to crystalline silica may
occur.
Participate in air monitoring or
training programs offered by the
employer.
Be aware of and use optional
equipment controls such as water
sprays, local exhaust ventilation,
and enclosed cabs with positive
pressure air conditioning if the
machine has such equipment.
Otherwise respirators shall be worn.
Where respirators are required, wear
a respirator approved for protection
against crystalline silica containing
dust. Do not alter respirator in any
way. Workers who use tight-fitting
respirators can not have beards/
mustaches which interfere with the
respirator seal to the face.
If possible, change into disposable
or washable work clothes at the
work site; shower and change into
clean clothing before leaving the
work site.
Do not eat, drink, use tobacco
products, or apply cosmetics in
areas where there is dust containing
crystalline silica.
Store food, drink, and personal
belongings away from the work
area.
Wash hands and face before eating,
drinking, smoking, or applying
cosmetics after leaving the exposure
area.

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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
70181
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 surface area where label is to be placed.
b. Spray soapy water onto the cleaned area.
c. Peelbacking fromlabel andpress labelfirmly ontothe
surface.
d. Squeeze out air bubbles with edge of a credit card or
with a similar type of straight edge.
818-830C
On the right and left wing
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818-142C
Danger: Rotating Driveline
33040
33040
33041
33040
818-543C
Danger: Guard Missing
818-130C
Warning: 540 rpm

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33041
33041
33035
818-556C
Danger: Thrown Object
818-555C
Danger: Rotating Blades
818-681C
Notice: 20 MPH Max.

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24597
24597
33041
33041
838-614C (RCF2784)
2" x 9" Red Reflector (2 places)
838-614C (RCR2684)
2" x 9" Red Reflector (2 places)
818-540C
Danger: Guard Missing
818-552C
Danger: Rotating Driveline

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Introduction
Owner Assistance
The dealer should complete the Online Warranty
Registration 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
designed by Land Pride and should only be replaced 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
For quick reference and prompt service, record model
and serial number on the inside cover page and again on
the warranty page. Always provide model number and
serial number when ordering parts and in all
correspondences with your Land Pride dealer. For
location of your serial number plate, see Figure 1.
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 any problems you have with your implement
with your dealership service personnel so they can
address the problem.
2. If you are still not satisfied, seek out the owner or
general manager of the dealership, explain the
question/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
[e-mail]
33038
Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new
product owners. This Rotary Cutter has been designed
with care and built by skilled workers using quality
materials. Proper assembly, maintenance, and safe
operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory
use from this product
Application
The medium duty RCF2784 and RCR2684 Rotary
Cutters are built and designed by Land Pride for cutting
on gentle sloping or slightly contoured right-of-ways,
pastures, set aside acres, and row crop fields. The 84"
cutting width and Quick Hitch capability make them
compatible with 60 to 130 horsepower tractors with
540 rpm power take-off speed, and Category lI or lIl 3-
Point or pull-type (RCF2784 only) hitch. Its Category 4
driveline is protected with a 4 plate slip clutch.
The cutters work well in tall grass, weeds, and light brush
up to 3" in diameter and have a cutting height range of
1 1/2" to 12" with a cutting blade tip speed of 14,369 fpm.
These units come with a standard heavy-duty oval stump
jumpers and replaceable skid shoes. Optional front
rubber deflector (RCF2784 only) or front chain guard and
rear chain guards are available.
See “Specifications & Capacities” on page 43 and
“Features & Benefits” on page 46 for additional
information and performance enhancing options.
Using This Manual
•This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarize
the operator 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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7. Gently lower cutter onto the working area. Be careful
not to allow hitch straps to fall onto the manual tube.
Gearbox Vented Dipstick
Refer to Figure 1-1:
A vented dipstick is shipped loose and packaged with the
Operator’s Manual. Remove temporary solid plug from
top of gearbox and replace with vented dipstick. See your
nearest Land Pride dealer if dipstick is missing.
Gearbox Vented Dipstick Installation
Figure 1-1
NOTE: When lowering cutter onto the working area,
keep hitch straps from falling onto the manual tube
and breaking the tube.
IMPORTANT: Gearboxes are shipped with solid
plugs in them to prevent oil loss during shipping and
handling. The solid plug on top of the gearbox must
be replaced with a vented dipstick before operating
the implement.
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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 . . . . 60 to 130 horsepower
Hitch type:
3-Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Category Cat lI & lII
Pull-type (RCF2784 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Drawbar
Power take-off Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .540 rpm
Hydraulic outlets (pull-type) . . . . . . . . . . Single outlet
Tractor weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See warning below
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Lightweight tractors with rear attached implements may need
weights added to the front to maintain steering control.
Consult your tractor Operator’s Manual to determine proper
weight requirements and maximum weight limitations.
Torque Requirements
Refer to “Torque Values Chart” on page 48 to determine
correct torque values for common bolts. See “Additional
Torque Values” at bottom of chart for exceptions to
standard torque values.
Uncrating Instructions
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Always secure cutter with an overhead crane, fork lift, or
other suitable lifting device before removing hardware bags,
shipping components, bands, lag screws, or hitch pins. The
cutter can suddenly fall.
1. Secure cutter with a hoist or other lifting device
before removing shipping hardware.
2. Unbolt rear chain guard from underside of deck.
Keep all attaching hardware for reassembly later.
3. Cut shipping straps securing driveline and hitch
straps to the shipping crate. Remove driveline from
shipping crate and pivot hitch straps down gently.
4. Remove lag screws securing front face of cutter to
the crate.
5. Using lifting device, remove tension on hitch pins
securing clevis plates to shipping crate.
6. Remove hitch pins from clevis plates and lift cutter
from shipping crate.
IMPORTANT: The rear chain guard is shipped
attached to the underside of the deck and must be
removed before putting cutter into service or the
cutting blades will hit the guard.

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Refer to Figure 1-2 for Cat. II & Cat. III Hitches:
5. Insert 1" clevis pin (#21) through right-hand hitch
strap (#5), 1" flat washer (#19), rear brace hinges
(#20), 1" flat washer (#19), left-hand hitch strap (#6),
and 1" flat washer (#19). Secure with cotter pin (#18).
6. Rotate hitch straps (#5 & #6) and hitch braces (#10)
up as shown.
7. Insert 1" clevis pin (#22) through rear brace hinge
(#20), hitch braces (#10), rear brace hinge (#20) and
1" flat washer (#19). Secure with cotter pin (#18).
8. Insert 1" clevis pin (#25) through rear brace hinges
(#20) and secure with cotter pin (#18).
9. Insert 3/4"-10 x 1 1/2" bolt (#23) through hitch braces
(#10) and secure with 3/4" locknut (#24).
10. Tighten nuts (#4, #9, #11, #17 & #24) to the correct
torque.
IMPORTANT: Special Cat. III Hook-Up Instructions.
Refer to Figure 1-3:
Bolt (#15) and bushing (#16) is installed in the top
hole when attaching the mower to a tractor with a
quick hitch set-up.
Refer to Figure 1-4:
Bolt (#15) and bushing (#16) is installed in the bottom
hole when attaching the mower to the tractor’s
3-point hitch system.
IMPORTANT: Make sure pin (#25) is above the hitch
braces (#10) as shown.
Tractor Shutdown Procedure
The following are basic tractor shutdown procedures.
Follow these procedures and any additional shutdown
procedures provided in your tractor Operator’s Manual
before leaving the operator’s seat.
1. Reduce engine speed and disengage power take-off
if engaged.
2. Park tractor and implement on level, solid ground.
3. Lower implement to ground or onto non-concrete
support blocks.
4. Put tractor in park or set park brake, turn off engine,
and remove switch key to prevent unauthorized
starting.
5. Relieve all hydraulic pressure to auxiliary hydraulic
lines.
6. Wait for all components to come to a complete stop
before leaving the operator’s seat.
7. Use steps, grab-handles and anti-slip surfaces when
stepping on and off the tractor.
3-Point Hitch Set-up
The following instructions are for assembling the 3-Point
hitch assembly. See page 20 for “Pull-Type Hitch Set-up
(RCF2784)” instructions.
Refer to Figure 1-2 for Cat. II & Cat. III Hitches:
1. Assemble hitch straps (#5 & #6) to clevis plates with
7/8"-9 x 2 1/2" bolts (#1), bushings (#2), 7/8" flat
washers (#3) and 7/8"-9 nylock nuts (#4).
2. Attach driveline hook (#7) to hitch strap (#6) using
5/16"-18 x 1 1/4" bolt (#8) and nut (# 9).
3. Assemble hitch braces (#10) to rear strap lugs with
5/8"-11 x 1 3/4" bolts (#14), bushings(#13), 5/8" flat
washers (#12), and 5/8" flanged locknuts (#11).
Refer to Figure 1-2 on page 13 for Cat. II Hitch.
Refer to Figure 1-3 & Figure 1-4 on page 13 for Cat. III
Hitch:
4. (See Important note below for Cat. III hook-up.)
Insert 1"-8 x 4 1/2" GR5 hex head bolt (#15) through
left-hand hitch strap (#6), 1 1/4" OD bushing (#16)
and right-hand hitch strap (#5). Secure with
1"-8 flanged locknut (#17).
NOTE: Do not tighten hardware to the correct
torque until assembly is complete.
IMPORTANT: Be sure you know which Category
your 3-point hitch is and that your following
instructions for your hitch Category. There are two
sets of holes that bushing (#16) can be installed in.
See Figure 1-2 on page 13 for Cat. II set-up and
Figure 1-3 on page 13 for Cat. III set-up.

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Cat II And Cat III Hitch Assembly For RCR2684 & RCF2784 (RCR2684 Shown)
(See Figures 1-3 & 1-4 Below For Bushing #16 Location)
Figure 1-2
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Vent Plug With
Dipstick Location
Assembly Of Bushing (#16) For Cat III Quick-Hitch Hook-Up
(RCR2684 Shown)
Figure 1-3
Assembly Of Bushing (#16) For Cat III 3-Point Hitch Hook-Up
(RCR2684 Shown)
Figure 1-4
70190
Bushing #16 must be mounted in
top hole for Quick-Hitch hook-up.
70189
Bushing #16 must be mounted in
bottom hole for 3-Point hook-up.

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3-Point Single Tailwheel Option
Refer to Figure 1-5:
1. Attach tailwheel A-frame (#1) to inside of rear deck
lugs with 5/8"-11 x 2" GR5 cap screws (#2A), and hex
nylock nuts (#5). Draw nylock nut up snug, do not
tighten.
2. Install two 2 1/4" OD machine washers (#6A & #6B)
onto tailwheel spindle (#9).
NOTE: Do not tighten hardware until assembly
is complete. Refer to “Torque Values Chart for
Common Bolt Sizes” on page 48.
3. Insert tailwheel spindle (#9) into pivot tube of
A-frame (#1) and install machine washer (#6C)
over tailwheel spindle. Secure tailwheel with
3/8" x 2 1/2" roll pin (#8).
4. Attach bottom hole of tailwheel adjustment bar (#3) to
deck rear with 5/8"-11 x 2" GR5 cap screw (#2C), and
hex nylock nut (#5). Draw nylock nut up tight, do not
torque tight.
5. Attach tailwheel adjustment bar (#3) to A-frame (#1)
with 5/8"-11 x 2" GR5 cap screw (#2B), spring lock
washer (#7), and hex nut (#4). Tighten hex nut until
lock washer (#7) is squeezed flat.
Single Tailwheel Assembly For RCR2684 & RCF2784 (RCF2784 Shown)
Figure 1-5
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3-Point Dual Tailwheel Option
Refer to Figure 1-6:
1. Attach tailwheel frame (#1) to outside of rear deck
lugs with 5/8"-11 x 1 3/4" GR5 cap screws (#3), and
hex flange nylock nuts (#7). Draw nylock nut up snug,
do not tighten.
2. Install two 2 1/4" OD machine washers (#9A & #9B)
onto tailwheel spindle (#11).
NOTE: Do not tighten hardware until assembly
is complete. Refer to “Torque Values Chart for
Common Bolt Sizes” on page 48.
3. Insert tailwheel spindle (#11) into pivot tube of
tailwheel frame (#1) and install machine washer
(#9C) over tailwheel spindle. Secure tailwheel with
3/8" x 2 1/2" roll pin (#10).
4. Attach bottom hole of tailwheel adjustment bar (#2) to
deck rear with 5/8"-11 x 2" GR5 cap screw (#4A), and
hex nylock nut (#6). Draw nylock nut up tight, do not
torque tight.
5. Attach tailwheel adjustment bar (#2) to tailwheel (#1)
with 5/8"-11 x 2" GR5 cap screw (#4B), spring lock
washer (#8), and hex nut (#5). Tighten hex nut until
lock washer (#8) is squeezed flat.
Dual Tailwheel Assembly For RCR2684 & RCF2784 (RCF2784 Shown)
Figure 1-6
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Driveline Installation For RCR2684 & RCF2784 (RCF2784 Shown)
Figure 1-7
Driveline Installation
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Make certain driveline yokes are securely fastened at each
end. A loose yoke can work free allowing the driveline to
rotate uncontrollably causing implement damage and bodily
injury or death to anyone nearby.
Refer to Figure 1-7 on page 16:
1. Remove rubber protective sleeve (#8) from gearbox
input shaft and discard.
2. Unsnap one end of access doors (#9) and rotate
doors open.
3. Slide slip-clutch end of driveline (#11) onto gearbox
input shaft until hole in driveline yoke aligns with
groove in gearbox shaft. Insert M12 x 1.25 x 65mm
GR8 bolt (#2) and secure with flat washer (#4) and
hex nylock nut (#3). Tighten nylock nut to the correct
torque.
4. Push/pull on driveline yoke to be sure it is securely
fastened to the gearbox shaft.
5. Collapse driveline (#11) by pushing on tractor end of
driveline towards the cutter gearbox shaft.
6. Rotate driveline hanger (#13) down and support
driveline (#11) on the hanger.
7. Rotate access doors (#9) closed and snap in place.
IMPORTANT: The drivelines must be lubricated
before putting them into service. Refer to
“Lubrication Points” on page 41.
3-Point Tractor Hook-up
Refer to Figure 1-7:
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•A crushing hazard exists while hooking-up and unhooking
implement. Keep people and animals away while backing-
up to implement or pulling away from implement. Do not
operate hydraulic controls while a person or animal is
directly behind the power machine or near the implement.
•All guards and shields must be installed and in good
working condition while operating the implement.
•Do not engage power take-off while hooking-up or
unhooking the driveline, or while someone is standing near
the driveline. A person’s body and/or clothing can become
entangled in the driveline.Always follow “Tractor
Shutdown Procedure” provided in this manual before
dismounting the tractor.
A tractor with 3-Point Category lI or lII 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 to the Rotary Cutter while using
tractor’s 3-Point hydraulic control lever to align lower
3-Point arm hitch holes with clevis hitch pin holes.
IMPORTANT: The tractor’s lower 3-point arms must
be stabilized to prevent side-to-side movement.
Most tractors have sway blocks or adjustable chains
for this purpose.
NOTE: Land Pride’s 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.