Land Pride RCF2760 User manual

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Rotary Cutters
RCF2760 and RCF2772
326-460M
Operator’s Manual
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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Terminology: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Definitions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Further Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Torque Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Uncrating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3-Point Hitch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Tailwheel Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Gearbox Vented Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Tractor Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Driveline Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Check Driveline Collapsible Length . . . . . . . . . . 14
Check Driveline Maximum Length . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Check Driveline Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Section 2: Optional Equipment Set-Up . . . . 16
Front and Rear Guard Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Front Rubber Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Front Chain Guard (Single & Double Chain) . . . 16
Removal of Rear Metal Band Deflector . . . . . . . 17
Rear Single Chain Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Section 3: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Deck Leveling & Cutting Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Deck Leveling From Left to Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Deck Cutting Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Tailwheel Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Tractor Center 3-Point Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Section 4: Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . 20
Operating Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Tractor Shutdown Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Inspect Tractor & Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Blade Engagement & Disengagement . . . . . . . . . . 22
Blade Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Blade Disengagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Unhooking the Rotary Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Field Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication . . . . . 24
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cutter Blade Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Driveline Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Clutch Run-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Clutch Assembly and Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Skid Shoe Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Long Term Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Ordering Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Gauge Wheel Spindle Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Gauge Wheel Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Driveline U-Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Driveline Shield Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Driveline Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Section 6: Specifications & Capacities . . . . . 30
Section 7: Features & Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Section 8: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Section 9: Torque values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Section 10: Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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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.
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.
When needed, secure implement
against falling with support blocks.
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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.
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.
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.
Lower implement to the ground and
follow all shutdown procedures
before leaving the operator’s seat to
perform maintenance.
Do not work under any hydraulically
supported equipment. It can settle,
suddenly leak down, or be lowered
accidentally. If it is necessary to
work under the equipment,
securely support it with stands or
suitable blocking beforehand.
Use properly grounded electrical
outlets and tools.
Use correct tools and equipment for
the job that are in good condition.
Allow equipment to cool before
working on it.
Disconnect battery ground cable (-)
before servicing or adjusting
electrical systems or before welding
on implement.
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.
Do not grease or oil implement
while it is in operation.
Remove buildup of grease, oil, or
debris.
Always make sure any material and
waste products from the repair and
maintenance of the implement are
properly collected and disposed.
Remove all tools and unused parts
from equipment before operation.
Do not weld or torch on galvanized
metal as it will release toxic fumes.
Tire Safety
Tire changing
can be
dangerous
and must be
performed by
trained personnel using the
correct tools and equipment.
Always properly match the wheel
size to the properly sized tire.
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.
Transport Safely
Comply with federal, 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.

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These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
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.
Avoid High Pressure
Fluids
Escaping fluid
under pressure can
penetrate the skin
causing serious injury.
Relieve all residual pressure
before disconnecting hydraulic
lines or performing work on the
hydraulic system.
Make sure all hydraulic fluid
connections are properly
tightened/torqued 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.

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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
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. Peel backing from label and press label firmly onto the
surface.
d. Squeeze out air bubbles with edge of a credit card or
with a similar type of straight edge.
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844-190C
Safety Combo
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838-614C
Red Reflector
(2 places)
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818-556C
Danger: Thrown Object
818-564C
Danger: Rotating Blades
818-142C
Danger: Rotating Driveline
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Danger: Guard Missing
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818-130C
Warning: 540 rpm
818-552C
Danger: Rotating Driveline
818-540C
Danger: Guard Missing

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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
lpser[email protected]
30947
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 machine.
Application
The RCF2760 and RCF2772 Series Rotary Cutters are
designed and built by Land Pride to provide excellent
cutting performance on gentle slopes, slightly contoured
right-of-ways, roadsides, pastures, set-aside-acres,
around the farm, and around town. They are compatible
with 35 to 130 horsepower tractors with a category I or II
three-point hitch and 540 rpm power take-off speed. The
cutters are Quick Hitch adaptable and equipped with an
ASAE category 4 driveline with 4-plate slip-clutch for
protection.
RCF27 Series cutters with 1 1/2" to 12" cutting height
range, can cut through grass, weeds, crops, brush, and
small trees up to 3 inches in diameter with a blade tip
speed of 12,384 FPM for the RCF2760 and 14,861 FPM
for the RCF2772. These units come equipped standard
with a 3/16" thick heavy-duty stump jumper and
replaceable bolt-on skid shoes. Optional shields for the
front are rubber deflector and single chain guard.
Optional shield for the rear is single chain guard.
See “Specifications & Capacities” on page 30 and
“Features & Benefits” on page 32 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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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
3-Point Hitch Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-1 on page 11:
1. The cutter is shipped with 3/4" clevis pin (#12), pivot
tube (#1), and hairpin cotter (#11) assembled to hitch
straps (#5). Pivot tube (#1) should be removed only if
hitching to a Cat. 1 hitch.
2. Bushings (#2) are zip tied to top hitch (#13).
3. Remove hex flange locknuts (#9A) and flat
washers (#10) from bolt (#6A).
4. Reattach A-frame brace bars (#5) with
5/8"-11 x 1 3/4" hex head bolts (#6A), bushings (#2),
flat washers (#10), and locknuts (#9A). Tighten
locknuts (#9A).
5. Attach 1 5/32" diameter holes in rear brace bars (#3)
to inside of rear deck lugs with 5/8"-11 x 1 3/4" GR5
bolts (#6B), 13/32" long bushings (#4), flat washers
(#10), and locknuts (#9B). Tighten locknuts (#9B).
6. Rotate A-frame/floating top hitch (#5 & #13) up and
rotate left rear brace (#3) up until holes in rear
braces (#3) align with hole in floating top hitch (#13).
7. Insert 3/4"-10 x 4 1/2" GR5 bolt (#7) into the left rear
brace (#3), floating top hitch (#13), and right rear
brace (#3).
8. Secure bolt with hex flange locknut (#8). Draw
locknut (#8) up snug and then back off 1/4 turn.
Tailwheel Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-2:
1. Attach tailwheel gauge arm (#1) to inside of rear deck
lugs with 5/8"-11 x 2" GR5 cap screws (#3C) and hex
nylock nuts (#5). Draw nylock nut (#5) up snug and
then back off 1/4 turn.
2. Install two 2 1/4" OD machine washers (#7) onto
tailwheel spindle (#9).
3. Insert tailwheel spindle into tailwheel pivot tube (#1).
4. Install third machine washer (#7) over tailwheel
spindle and secure with 3/8" x 2 1/2" roll pin (#8).
NOTE: Pivot tube (#1) is used only when
hooking-up to a Cat. ll 3-point hitch.
IMPORTANT: See Detail A in Figure 1-1 on page 11.
Floating top hitch (#13) must be installed with
ears (#14) above rear brace bars (#3).
NOTE: After assembly of hitch, push on top of
A-frame assembly (#5). It should rotate backwards
and floating top link (#13) should rotate upwards. If
they are too stiff to rotate, loosen nuts (#8) until
floating top link (#13) rotates freely.
NOTE: Keep adjustment bar (#2) rotated up off the
deck to prevent scratching the paint while driving roll
pin (#8) in with a hammer.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . 35 to 130 hp
Hitch Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cat I & II
Power Take-Off Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 rpm
Power Take-Off Shaft Type . . . . . . . . . 1 3/8"-6 Spline
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 for Common Bolt Sizes”
on page 34 to determine correct torque values when
tightening hardware. 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. Cut shipping straps securing driveline and hitch
straps (#5) to the shipping crate. Remove driveline
from shipping crate and lay gently hitch straps down
onto the shipping crate.
3. 5-pack only: Remove bar at the top connecting this
cutter to other cutters. Be sure to replace the bolts in
the cutter and to tighten it to the correct torque.
4. Remove lag screws securing cutter deck to 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.
7. Gently lower cutter onto the working area. Be careful
not to allow hitch straps (#5) to fall onto the plastic
manual tube.
NOTE: When lowering cutter onto the working area,
keep hitch straps (#5) from falling onto the manual
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Hitch Assembly
Figure 1-1
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Figure 1-3
Gearbox Vented Dipstick
Refer to Figure 1-3:
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.
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DO NOT
OVERFILL!
Oil Level
Plug
Remove
Solid Plug Install
Vented Dip-
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.
Tail Wheel Assembly
Figure 1-2
5. Attach bottom hole of tailwheel adjustment bar (#2) to
deck rear with 5/8"-11 x 2" GR5 cap screw (#3B), and
hex nylock nut (#5). Draw nylock nut up tight, do not
torque tight.
6. Tighten hex nut (#4) until lock washer (#6) is
squeezed flat.
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Refer to Figure 1-7 on page 13:
A 3-Point Category I or Category II hitch is required. The
lower 3-Point arms of the 3-Point hitch 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 Rotary Cutter while using
tractor’s 3-Point hydraulic control to align lower
3-Point arm holes with clevis lug holes “C”.
2. Engage tractor park brake, shut tractor engine off,
and remove key before dismounting from tractor.
3. Attach lower arms to clevises with hitch pins (#9) and
secure with hairpin cotters (#6) as follows:
a. Cat. l 3-Point Hitch: Insert hairpin cotters (#6) in
hole “A”.
b. Cat. ll 3-Point Hitch and Cat. l & ll Quick Hitch:
Insert hairpin cotters (#6) in hole “B”.
c. See also Figure 1-5 & Figure 1-6 for illustration of
hitch pin positions in clevis.
3-Point Hitch Pin Configuration For Cat. l Hitch
Figure 1-5
3-Point Hitch Pin Configuration For Cat. ll Hitch And
Quick Hitch Pin Configuration For Cat. l & ll Hitches
Figure 1-6
4. Connect top center 3-Point link to upper pivot hitch:
a. Cat. l Hitch: Connect center link with clevis
pin (#8) and hairpin cotter (#7).
b. Cat. ll Hitch: Connect center link with clevis
pin (#8), pivot tube (#2), and hairpin cotter (#7).
5. The length of the top center link will be adjusted later
after the tail wheel has been installed.
6. The arm lift cylinders on your tractor’s 3- point hitch
should be adjusted to allow for lateral float. Please
consult your tractor’s manual for adjusting
instructions.
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.
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Hitch Pins
Hairpin Cotters
In Holes “A”
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Hairpin Cotters
In Holes “B”
Hitch Pins
Driveline Installation
Figure 1-4
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 1-4:
1. Remove rubber sleeve (#3) from gearbox input shaft.
2. Remove coupling bolts (#1) from end of
driveline (#5).
3. Unsnap access doors (#4) on both sides of gearbox
shield and rotate doors open.
4. Slide slip-clutch end of driveline (#5) onto gearbox
input shaft until holes in slip-clutch align with notch in
gearbox shaft.
5. Insert coupling bolts (#1) through driveline yoke and
gearbox input shaft.
6. Secure with removed hex nuts (#2). Tighten hex nuts
to the correct torque.
7. Close access doors (#4) on gearbox shield.
8. Raise driveline (#5) up and rotate driveline hook (#6)
down.
9. Lower driveline (#5) until resting in driveline
hook (#6).
10. Continue with “Tractor Hook-Up” on page 12.
Tractor Hook-Up
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
A crushing hazard exists while hooking-up and unhooking the
implement. Keep people and animals away while backing-up
to the implement or pulling away from the implement. Do not
operate hydraulic controls while a person or animal is directly
behind the power machine or near the implement.
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1. If driveline collapsible length has not been checked,
go to “Check Driveline Collapsible Length” on
page 14. Otherwise, continue with step 2 below.
2. Park tractor and cutter on a level surface.
3. Shut tractor down before dismounting. Refer to
“Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page 21.
4. If tractor drawbar interferes with the driveline during
hook-up, disconnect driveline and move drawbar
forward, to the side, or remove.
5. Remove driveline (#3) from driveline support (#4).
Driveline support is spring loaded and will rotate up
against A-frame (#5).
6. Pull back on driveline pull collar (#1) and push yoke
onto the tractor power take-off shaft. Release pull
collar and continue to push driveline yoke forward
until pull collar pops out and locks in place.
7. Pull on driveline yokes at the tractor and implement
end to make sure they are secured to the tractor
power take-off shaft and implement gearbox shaft.
8. The tractor’s lower 3-point arms should be adjusted
for lateral float. Please consult your tractor’s manual.
9. Continue with “Check Driveline Interference” on
page 15.
IMPORTANT: An additional driveline may be
required if implement is attached to more than one
tractor or if a Quick Hitch is used.
IMPORTANT: Drivelines with friction clutches must
go through a “run-in” prior to initial use and after long
periods of inactivity. For detailed instructions, see
“Driveline Protection” on page 25.
IMPORTANT: Check driveline minimum collapsible
length before completing “Driveline Hook-up”.
Structural damage to the tractor and cutter can occur
if this check is not made. Refer to “Check Driveline
Collapsible Length” on page 14.
Driveline Hook-up
Refer to Figure 1-7:
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•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.
•Tractor power take-off shaft shield, driveline shields, and
gearbox shaft shields must be installed and in good working
condition to avoid driveline entanglement and projectiles
flying off of the driveline.
•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.
•Do not use a power take-off adapter. The adapter will
increase strain on the tractor’s power take-off shaft causing
possible damage to shaft and driveline. It will also defeat
the purpose of the tractor’s power take-off shield.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Always follow “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” provided in
this manual before dismounting the tractor.
CAUTION
!
To avoid minor or moderate injury:
Some tractors are equipped with two power take-off speeds.
Be certain your tractor’s power take-off shaft is set-up to
operate at 540 rpm. Do not exceed 540 rpm power take-off
speed or equipment breakage may result.
Tractor Hook-Up
Figure 1-7
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Driveline Shortening
Figure 1-8
Check Driveline Collapsible Length
Refer to Figure 1-8:
1. With driveline attached only to the cutter, remove
outer driveline (tractor end) from inner driveline to
separate the two profiles.
2. Park tractor and cutter on a level surface.
3. Raise cutter until gearbox input shaft is level with
tractor power take-off shaft. Securely block cutter at
this height to keep unit from lowering.
4. Shut tractor down without removing support blocks.
Refer to “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page
21.
5. Attach outer driveline to the tractor’s power take-off
shaft. Refer to steps 5-7 under “Driveline Hook-up”
on page 13.
6. Hold inner and outer drivelines parallel to each other.
If dimension “A” is greater than or equal to 1", then
skip to “Check Driveline Maximum Length” on
page 15. Otherwise continue with step 7.
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IMPORTANT: A driveline that is too long can bottom
out causing structural damage to the tractor and
implement. Always check driveline minimum length
during initial 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.
IMPORTANT: The power take-off shaft and gearbox
input shaft must be aligned and level with each other
when checking driveline minimum length. A driveline
that is too long can damage tractor and implement.
Driveline Shortening
Figure 1-9
Refer to Figure 1-9:
7. If dimension “A” was less than 1", shorten driveline as
follows:
a. Measure 1" (“B1” dimension) back from outer
driveline shield and make a mark at this location
on the inner driveline shield.
b. Measure 1" (“B2” dimension) back from the inner
driveline shield and make a mark at this location
on the outer driveline shield.
8. Remove outer driveline from the tractor power take-
off shaft and inner driveline from the cutter gearbox
shaft.
9. Cut off non-yoke end of inner driveline as follows:
a. Measure from end of inner shield to scribed mark
(“X” dimension) and record.
b. Cut off inner shield at the mark. Cut same amount
off the inner shaft (“X1” dimension).
10. Cut off non-yoke end of outer driveline as follows:
a. Measure from end of outer shield to scribed mark
(“Y” dimension) and record.
b. Cut off outer shield at the mark. Cut same amount
off the outer shaft (“Y1” dimension).
11. Remove all burrs and cuttings.
12. Continue with “Check Driveline Maximum Length”
on page 15.
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Driveline Maximum Extended Length
Figure 1-10
Check Driveline Maximum Length
Refer to Figure 1-10:
The driveline maximum allowable length must, when fully
extended, have a minimum overlap of profile tubes by not
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 with just
1/2 overlapping of the profile tubes as shown. Once
assembled, measure and record maximum allowable
length here. ________
3. Reattach driveline to tractor power take-off shaft and
gearbox shaft. Refer to “Tractor Hook-Up” on page
12 and “Driveline Hook-up” on page 13.
4. Continue with “Check Driveline Interference” on
this page.
5. Continue with “Check Driveline Interference”
below.
Check Driveline Interference
Refer to Figure 1-11:
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
A rotating driveline must not exceed an angle of 25 degrees up
or down, and never engage a driveline while at an angle
exceeding 25 degrees up or down. The driveline can break and
send projectiles.
1. Start tractor and raise implement slightly off the
support blocks used to “Check Driveline
Collapsible Length”. Drive forward until the
implement is clear of the support blocks.
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Outer Shielding has been removed for clarity.
Maximum Driveline Movement During Operation
Figure 1-11
2. Slowly and carefully lower and raise the cutter to
ensure drawbar, tires, and other equipment on the
tractor do not contact the cutter frame. If there is an
interference:
a. Back cutter over the support blocks and lower it
onto the blocks.
b. Shut tractor down before dismounting. Refer to
“Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page 21
c. Move or remove drawbar if it interferes with the
cutter and make any other necessary corrections.
d. Repeat steps 1-2 to verify the cutter does not
interfere with the tractor.
3. Start tractor, raise implement fully up. Back
implement over the support blocks. Do not lower
implement onto the support blocks.
4. Without changing the 3-point lift height, shut tractor
down using “Tractor Shutdown Procedure”.
5. Check to make sure driveline does not exceed any of
the limits listed below:
•Driveline does not exceed maximum length
recorded in step 2 under “Check Driveline
Maximum Length” on this page.
•Driveline angle does not exceed 25o above
horizontal.
6. If driveline exceeds maximum allowable length or 25
degrees up:
a. Adjust tractor 3-point lift limiter to the height that
will keep the driveline within the recommended
limits.
b. If the 3-point left lever does not have a lift height
limiter, make a mark with tape or other means to
indicate maximum lift height.
7. Start tractor, raise implement slightly, and drive
forward enough to clear the support blocks.
8. Lower implement to ground and shut tractor down
using “Tractor Shutdown Procedure”.
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Front and Rear Guard Installations
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Rotary Cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high
speeds; therefore, the use of front & rear safety guards is
mandatory with this cutter. Stop blade rotation if bystanders
are in or around the area. It is recommended that a safety
shield be placed between the operator and cutter on an open
air tractor.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Keep all safety guards in place. Rotary Cutters have the
ability to discharge objects at high speeds. Use extreme
caution when cutting in areas where people may be present. It
is best to operate the cutter when no one is nearby. Stop blade
rotation if someone is in or around the area.
Front Chain Guard (Single and Double Chain)
Figure 2-2
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Front Rubber Guard
Refer to Figure 2-1:
1. Install front rubber guards (#4 & #5) as shown with
3/8"-16 x 1" GR5 carriage bolts (#2), front deflector
strap (#1), and hex locknuts (#3).
2. Tighten all nuts to the correct torque.
Front Chain Guard (Single & Double Chain)
Refer to Figure 2-2:
1. Install front chain guard (#1) as shown with
3/8"-16 x 1" GR5 carriage bolts (#2), and hex
locknuts (#3).
2. Tighten all nuts to the correct torque.
Front Rubber Guard
Figure 2-1
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