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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 before operation. Refer to
the “Safety Label” section, read
all instructions noted on them.
Do not allow anyone to operate
this equipment who has not fully
read and 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.
▲ 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
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Be Aware of
Signal Words
A Signal word designates a degree or
level of hazard seriousness. The
signal words are:
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DANGER
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.
For Your Protection
▲ Thoroughly read and understand
the “Safety Label” section, read all
instructions noted on them.
equipment, hazard control and accident prevention
are dependent upon the awareness, concern,
prudence and proper training of personnel involvedin
the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of
equipment.
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WARNING
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.
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CAUTION
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.
Shutdown and Storage
▲ Lower machine to ground, put
tractor in park, turn off engine, and
remove the key.
▲ Detach and store implements in a
area where children normally do
not play. Secure implement by
using blocks and supports.
OFF
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.
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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.
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Use Safety
Lights and Devices
▲ Slow moving tractors, self-
propelled equipment, and towed
implements can create a hazard
whendriven on publicroads.They
are difficult to see, especially at
night.
▲ Flashing warning lights and turn
signals are recommended
wheneverdriving on public roads.
Transport
Machinery Safely
▲ Comply with state and local laws.
▲ Maximum transport speed for
implement is 20 mph. DO NOT
EXCEED.Never travel at a speed
which does not allow adequate
control of steering and stopping.
Some rough terrain require a
slower speed.
▲ Sudden braking can cause a
towed load to swerve and upset.
Reduce speed if towed load is not
equipped with brakes.
▲ 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 double
the weight of tractor.
▲ IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load
that is more than double the
weight of tractor.
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.
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 completely.
▲ Do not grease or oil implement
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.
911
Wear
Protective Equipment
▲ Wear protective clothing and
equipment appropriate for the job.
Avoid loose fitting clothing.
▲ 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.
Avoid High
Pressure Fluids Hazard
▲ Escaping fluidunder pressure can
penetrate the skin causing
serious injury.
▲ Avoid the hazard by relieving
pressure before disconnecting
hydrauliclines 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.
▲ If an accident occurs, see a
doctor immediately. Any fluid
injected into the skin must be
treated within a few hours or
gangrene may result.
Keep Riders
Off Machinery
▲ Riders obstruct the operator’s
view, they could be struck by
foreign objects or thrown from the
machine.
▲ Never allow children to operate
equipment.
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 operator
from being thrown, crushed, or
severely injured if a rollover
occurs; and from falling off the
tractor and being ran over by the
tractorand/or cutter. Not using the
seat belt can result in serious
injury or death.
▲ Wearing protective equipment
such as safety shoes, safety
glasses, hard hat, and ear plugs
is highly recommended.
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.
Your Rotary Cutter comes equipped with all safety labels in
place. They were designed to help you safely operate your
implement. Read and follow their directions.
1.Keep all safety labels clean and legible.
2.Replace all damaged or 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
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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
Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new
product owners.
This Cutter has been designed with care and built by
skilledworkers usingquality materials. Proper assembly,
maintenance, and safe operating practices will help you
get years of satisfactory use from the machine.
Application
Themedium duty RCR(M)3596and RCR(M)3510Series
Rotary Cutters are designed and built by Land Pride to
provide excellent cutting performance on gently sloping
or slightly contoured right-of ways, pastures, set-asideacres, or row crop fields. Their eight or ten foot cutting
width,2" to 12"cutting heightand ability tocut weedsand
brush up to 2" in diameter make them well suited for
these applications.
Both models offer Quick-Hitch adaptability with either
540rpm or 1000rpm PTO capability. The RCR3596
Cutter Ser ies is designed forcategory 1 or 2, three point,
semi-mount, or pull type attachment. Three-point
attachment for the RCR3596 requires a 50-120 hp
tractor, while the semi-mount or pull-type requires a 30120 hp tractor. The RCR3510 Series is designed for
category 2 or 3 three point, semi-mount, or pull type
attachmentwith thelifttype requiring 60 hp- 120hp input
and the pull type or semi-mount requiring 50 hp - 120 hp
input.
Heavy-duty stump jumpers, main driveline clutches, and
outboard flex couplers are offered for dr iveline and
gearbox protection. Safety guards around the cutter are
offered in either chain or rubber.
See “Specifications & Capacities” on page 38 and
“Features & Benefits” on page 39 for additional
information and performance enhancing options.
Using This Manual
This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarize
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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
facingthe 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 beforecontinuing.
Owner Assistance
The Online Warranty Registration or Warranty
Registration card 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
designedbyLand Prideand shouldonly be replacedwith
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 ser ial number in the spaces provided above
and again on warranty page 43. Always provide model
numberand serial number when ordering parts and in all
correspondences with your Land Pr ide dealer. Refer to
Figure 1 for location of your serial number plate.
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Serial Number Plate Location
Figure 1
Further Assistance
Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new
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 ser vice
manager making sure he is aware of any problems
youmay haveand that he has had the oppor tunity 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
NOTE: A special point of information that the
operator should be aware of before continuing.
Tractor horsepower and weight must be capable of
controlling the cutter under all operating conditions.
Tractors outside the horsepower range mustnot be used.
• RCR3596 cutters & RCRM3596
Three-point . . . . . . . 50-120 HP
Pull-type . . . . . . . . . . 30-120 HP
• RCR3510 & RCRM3510 cutters
Three-point . . . . . . . 60-120 HP
Pull-type . . . . . . . . . . 50-120 HP
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WARNING
Ballast weights may be requiredto maintain steering control.
Refer to your tractor’s operator’s manual to determine proper
ballast requirements.
PTO Type & Speed
Tractor’srearpowertake-off(PTO)speedand splinetype
must be capable of matching the cutter’s PTO type and
speed.
• RCR3596 and RCR3510 cutters
540 RPM 1 3/8"-6 spline rear power take-off
• RCRM3596 and RCRM3510 cutters
1000 RPM 1 3/8"-21 spline rear power take-off
Pull-Type Hitch
Refer to Figure 1-1:
Distances between center of drawbar hitch pin hole to
end of tractor PTO shaft (“A” dimension) and from top of
drawbar hitch to center of PTO shaft (“B” dimension)
must be maintained when using the Pull-type hitches.
• “A” = 14" for 540 rpm
• “A” = 16" for 1000 rpm
• “B” = 8" for 540 and 1000 rpm
IMPORTANT: PTO damage may occur if distances
“A” and “B” are not properly maintained.
3-Point Hitch
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. Category of hitch is dependent upon the series
of cutter being used.
Read and understand the operator’s manual for your
cutter. An understanding of how it works will aid in the
assembly and setup of your cutter.
This Rotar y Cutter has been partially assembled at the
factory. However, some assembly will be necessar y to
attach the hitch, driveline and guards to the cutter.
It is best to go through the Pre-Assembly Checklist
before assembling the cutter. Speed up your assembly
task and make the job safer by having all the needed
parts and equipment readily at hand.
Pre-Assembly Checklist
CheckReference
Location of fasteners and pins.
NOTE: All hardware from the factory has
been installed in the location where it will
be used. If a part is temporarily removed
forassembly reasons, remember where it
goes. Keep parts separated.
Be sure parts get used in the correct
location. By double checking while you
assemble, you will lessen the chance of
using a bolt incorrectly that may be
needed later.
All grease fittings are in place and
lubricated.
Operator’s
Manual
Operator’s
Manual
Section 4
Page 35
PTO to Drawbar Distances
Figure 1-1
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Safety labels are correctly located and
legible. Replace if damaged.
Inflate tires to specified PSI air pressure.
Tighten wheel bolts to specified torque.
Red and amber reflectors are correctly
located and visible when the cutter is in
the transport position.
Have a minimum of 2 people at hand
while assembling the cutter.
Have a fork lift or loader along with
chains and safety stands that are sized
Refer to “Torque Values Chart” on page 41 to
determine correct torque values for common bolts. See
"Additional Torque Values" at bottom of chart for
exceptions to standard torque values.
Gearbox Vent Plugs & Dipsticks
IMPORTANT: Rotar y Cutters are shipped with a
solid plug in the gearboxto prevent loss of oil dur ing
shipping and handling. The solid plug on top of the
gearboxmust be replaced with a venteddipstick. Do
not operate cutter without vented dipstick installed.
Vent Plug Installation
Refer to Figure 1-2:
A vent plug is shipped loose and packaged with the
Operator’sManual. Remove temporary solid plug on top
of T-box and replace with included 3/8" vent plug. See
your nearest Land Pride Dealer if vent plug is missing.
Remove 3/8" T-Box Solid
Plug & Install Vent Plug
DO NOT
OVERFILL!
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Figure 1-2
Vented Dipstick Installation
Refer to Figure 1-3:
Vented dipsticks are shipped loose and packaged with
the Operator’s Manual. See your nearest Land Pride
Dealer if dipstick is missing. Remove temporary pipe
plug from top of each gearbox and replace with supplied
dipsticks.
Refer to Figure 1-4 for RCR(M)3596 hitch assembly
and Figure 1-5 for RCR(M)3510 hitch assembly:
1. Assemble tongue (#1) to the deck using hitch pins
(#2), spacer tubes (#3) and linch pins (#4).
2. Attachlevelrod assemblies(#8) totongue (#1) using
clevis pins (#5), flat washers (#6) and cotter pins
(#7).Make sure levelrod adjusting nutsare threaded
the same distance on both rods. This will ensure a
level unit.
3. Rotate hose holder (#9) up 90 degrees and tighten
hardware that is securing hose holder bracket.
4. Route hydraulic hose through loop of hose
holder (#9).
5. Remove parking jack (#10) from its storage position
on the deck and attach to tongue (#1). Secure with
attached pin (#11). Adjust jack to desired height.
Equal angle drivelines can beinstalled on RCR3510 and
RCRM3510. Maximum turning angle is limited to 35
degrees.
1. Attach bear ing support assembly(#1) to tongue (#2)
with two bushings (#3), two flat washers (#4),
bolt (#5), lock washer (#6), and nut (#7).
2. Securely attach slip-clutch end of jackshaft (#8) to
gearboxinput shaft(#9). Makecer tain the slip-clutch
is fully on the input shaft splines. Torque conical dog
pin to 45-50 ft-lbs.
IMPORTANT: Make sure bearing locking collar is
facing toward the cutter gearbox.
3. Insert driveline jackshaft (#8) through the bearing
support assembly (#1). Pull the bearing support
assembly fully against the jackshaft to extend the
jackshaft splines through the bear ing and out the
other side as far as possible.
4. Install main driveline (#10) to jackshaft (#8) by
pulling on the collar and pushing the yoke forwardto
engagethe grooveon thejackshaft splined stub until
the collar has locked in place. Make certain the
locking collar has engaged by pulling on the main
driveline.
5. Tighten the set screw in the bearing locking
collar (#1).
6. Secure chain (#11) on main driveline (#10) to
bearing support bracket(#1). Secure chain (#12) on
jackshaft driveline (#8) to the hole on the left side of
thegearbox cover(#13). Secur ing chains will restrict
driveline outer shields from rotating.