Land Pride RCD1884 User Manual
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Rotary Cutters
RCD1884
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Introduction: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Terminology: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Definitions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Further Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Torque Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Uncrating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Vented Breather Plug Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3-Point Hitch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Tractor Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Quick Hitch Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Check Driveline Collapsible Length . . . . . . . . . . 12
Shorten Driveline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Check Driveline Maximum Length . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Check Driveline Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Section 2: Options & Accessories . . . . . . . . 14
Skid Shoe Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Front and Rear Guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Front Corner Deflectors (Standard) . . . . . . . . . . 14
Front Rubber Guard (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Front Single Chain Guard (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Rear Metal Band Guard (Standard) . . . . . . . . . . 16
RCD Rear Extended Metal Guard (Option) . . . . 16
Section 3: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Deck Leveling & Cutting Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Deck Leveling From Left to Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Deck Cutting Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Tailwheel Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Center 3-Point Link Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Section 4: Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . 20
Operating Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Inspection of Tractor & Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Blade Engagement & Disengagement . . . . . . . . . . 22
Blade Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Blade Disengagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Field Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Unhook Rotary Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication . . . . . 24
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cutter Blade Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Flex Coupler & Blade Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Driveline Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Clutch Run-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Clutch Assembly and Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Skid Shoe Maintenance (Accessory) . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Long Term Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Ordering Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Gauge Wheel Spindle Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Gauge Wheel Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Flex Coupling Shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Driveline U-Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Driveline Shield Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Driveline Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease . . . . . 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
Important Safety Information
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Safety at All Times
Thoroughly read and understand
the instructions given in this
manual 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.
▲ The operator must not use drugs
or alcohol as they can change the
alertness or coordination of that
person while operating equipment.
The operator should, if taking overthe-counter drugs, seek medical
advice on whether he/she can
safely operate the equipment.
▲ Operator should be familiar with all
functions of the tractor and
attachments, 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.
▲ Operator must start tractor and
operate controls from the driver’s
seat only. Never from the ground.
▲ Do not leave tractor or implement
unattended with engine running.
▲ Dismounting from a moving tractor
can cause serious injury or death.
▲ 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.
▲ Watch out for fences, trees, rocks,
wires, etc., while operating and
transporting implement.
▲ Turning tractor too tight may cause
hitched machinery to ride up on
wheels. This could result in injury
or equipment damage.
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 involved in 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.
Tractor Shutdown & Storage
▲ If engaged, disengage PTO.
▲ Lower attached implement to
ground, put tractor in park or set
park brake, turn off engine, and
remove switch key to prevent
unauthorized starting.
▲ Wait for all components to come to
a complete stop before leaving the
operator’s seat.
▲ Detach and store implement in an
area where children normally do
not play. Secure implement using
blocks and supports.
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cover and to the left will take you to the
Parts Manual for this equipment. Download
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open the App, point your phone on the QR
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Refer to Parts Manual
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detailed instructions.
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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.
Use Safety
Lights and Devices
▲ Slow moving tractors,
self-propelled equipment, and
towed implements can create a
hazard when driven on public
roads. They are difficult to see,
especially at night.
▲ Flashing warning lights and turn
signals are recommended
whenever driving on public roads.
Transport
Machinery 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 trailer
to swerve and upset. Reduce
speed if trailer is not equipped with
brakes.
▲ Avoid contact with any over head
utility lines or electrically charged
conductors.
▲ Engage park brake when stopped
on an incline.
▲ Maximum transport speed for an
attached implement is 20 mph. DO
NOT EXCEED. Never travel at a
speed which does not allow
adequate control of steering and
stopping. Some rough terrains
require a slower speed.
▲ As a guideline, use the following
maximum speed weight ratios for
an attached implement:
20 mph when weight of attached
implement is less than or equal to
the weight of machine towing the
implement.
10 mph when weight of attached
implement exceeds weight of
machine towing implement but
not more than double the weight.
▲ IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load
that is more than double the weight
of the machine towing the load.
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 attached implement to the
ground, put tractor in park, turn off
engine, and remove key before
performing maintenance.
▲ Allow implement 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 machine with
genuine Land Pride parts only. Do
not alter this machine in a way
which will adversely affect its
performance.
▲ Remove buildup of grease, oil, or
debris.
▲ Remove all tools and unused parts
from implement before operation.
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These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Prepare for Emergencies
▲ Be prepared if a fire starts.
▲ Keep a first aid kit and fire
extinguisher handy.
▲ Keep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital, and
fire department near phone.
911
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 radio
headphones while operating
machinery.
Avoid High
Pressure Fluids Hazard
▲ Escaping fluid under pressure can
penetrate the skin causing serious
injury.
▲ Avoid the hazard by relieving
pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines or performing work
on the system.
▲ Make sure all hydraulic fluid
connections are tight and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in
good condition before applying
pressure to the system.
▲ Use a piece of paper or
cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to
check for suspected leaks.
▲ Wear protective gloves and safety
glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems.
▲ DO NOT DELAY. If an accident
occurs, see a doctor familiar with
this type of injury immediately. Any
fluid injected into the skin or eyes
must be treated within
a few hours or
gangrene may
result.
Tire Safety
▲ Tire changing can be dangerous
and should be performed by
trained personnel using the
correct tools and equipment.
▲ When inflating tires, use a clip-on
chuck and extension hose long
enough to allow you to stand to
one side and NOT in front of or
over the tire assembly. Use a
safety cage if available.
▲ When removing and installing
wheels, use wheel handling
equipment adequate for the
weight involved.
Use Seat Belt and ROPS
▲ Operate only tractors equipped
with a Roll-Over Protective
Structure (ROPS) and seat belt.
▲ Keep folding ROPS in the “locked
up” position at all times.
▲ Fasten seat belt snugly and
securely to help protect against
serious injury or death from falling
and machine overturn.
▲ Wear protective equipment such
as a hard hat, safety shoes, safety
glasses, and ear plugs.
Keep Riders Off
Machinery
▲ Never carry riders or use
machinery as a person lift.
▲ Riders obstruct operator’s view.
▲ Riders could be struck by foreign
objects or thrown from the
machine.
▲ Never allow children to operate
equipment.
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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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818-543C
Danger: Guard Missing
3 - Places: Middle center, beneath gearbox input shaft,
and back left corner of deck.
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818-556C
Danger: Thrown Object
1 - Place: Back middle of deck.
818-564C
Danger: Rotating Blades
2 - Places: Back middle and front right corner of deck.
838-614C
2" x 9" Red Reflector
2 - Places: Back rounding corners of deck.
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ROTATING DRIVELINE
KEEP AWAY!
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818-552C
Danger: Rotating Driveline
2 - Places: Top of intermediate driveline guard
and on main driveline shield.
818-142C
Danger: Rotating Driveline
1 - Place: Front middle of deck
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818-540C
Danger: Guard Missing
1 - Place: On profile of main driveline.
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818-130C
Caution: 540 RPM
1 - Place: Front left corner of deck.
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Safety Combo
1 - Place: Front left corner of deck.
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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.
Introduction:
Introduction:
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 Land Pride RCD1884 offset Rotary Cutter is
designed and built to clear grass, weeds, and light brush
up to 1 1/2 inches in diameter from areas under orchard
and grove trees, beneath over-hanging hedge rows, or
under fence lines and guard railings. The unit offsets 10"
to the right with rear mounted 360 degree rotating
tailwheels making it well suited for operation on gentle
slopes and mildly contoured approaches immediately
adjacent to ponds, lakes, streams, drainage ditches, and
roadways. The seven foot cutting width and 2" to 12"
cutting height makes it well suited for mowing pastures,
set aside acres, and row crop fields.
The RCD1884 is compatible with 35 to 60 horsepower
tractors with a category I three point hitch and is Quick
Hitch adaptable. It operates at 540 rpm PTO speed and is
protected with a category 3 driveline with a 2-plate slip
clutch. Supplied with the cutter is a stump jumper, front
rubber shield and rear metal band shield.
See “Specifications & Capacities” on page 30 and
“Features & Benefits” on page 32 for additional
information and performance enhancing options.
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
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
Model No. _____________Serial No. _______________
For quick reference and prompt service, record model
number and serial number in the spaces provided above
and again on warranty page 35. Always provide model
number and serial number when ordering parts and in all
correspondences with your Land Pride dealer. Refer to
Figure 1 for location of your serial number.
Using This Manual
This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarize
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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:
Figure 1
Further Assistance
Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new
Rotary Cutter. If for any reason you do not understand
any part of this manual or are not satisfied with the
service received, the following actions are suggested:
1. Discuss the matter with your dealership service
manager making sure that person is aware of any
problems you may have and has had the opportunity
to assist you.
2. If you are still not satisfied, seek out the owner or
general manager of the dealership, explain the
problem, and request assistance.
3. For further assistance write to:
Land Pride Service Department
1525 East North Street
P.O. Box 5060
Salina, KS. 67402-5060
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E-mail address
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IMPORTANT: Rotary Cutters are shipped with a
solid plug in the gearbox to prevent loss of oil during
shipping and handling. The solid plug on top of the
gearbox must be replaced with a vented dipstick. Do
not operate cutter without vented dipstick installed.
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Remove
Solid Plug
Install Breather Plug During Assembly & Set-up
Factory Installed
Breather Plug
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WARNING
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WARNING
IMPORTANT: Do not attach hoist to gauge wheel
forks or gauge wheel arms near the spindles. The
arms and/or forks can bend when lifting cutter.
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
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 60 HP
Hitch Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cat I
PTO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 RPM
PTO Shaft Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 3/8"-6 Spline
Ballast weights may need to be added to your tractor to
maintain steering control. Refer to your tractor operator’s
manual to determine proper ballast requirements.
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 common torque values.
Vented Breather Plug Installation
Refer to Figure 1-1:
The right angle gearbox is shipped with vented breather
plug factory installed. The other gearbox is shipped with
vented breather plug packaged with the Operator’s
Manual in the manual tube. Remove temporary solid plug
from top of gearbox and replace with vented breather
plug. See your nearest Land Pride dealer if breather plug
is missing.
Uncrating Instructions
Always secure cutter with an overhead crane, fork lift, or
other suitable lifting device before removing hardware bags,
shipping components, bands, lag screws, and hitch pins. The
cutter can suddenly fall causing serious injury or death.
1. Secure cutter with a hoist or other lifting device
before removing shipping hardware.
2. Remove lag screws securing front face of cutter to
the crate.
3. Using lifting device, remove tension on hitch pins
securing clevis plates to shipping crate.
4. Remove hitch pins from clevis plates and lift cutter
from shipping crate. Gently lower unit onto the floor.
Vented Breather Plug Installation
Figure 1-1
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DANGER
NOTE: Land Pride’s Quick Hitch can be attached to
the tractor to provide quick and easy 3-point hookup and detachment. See your nearest Land Pride
dealer to purchase a Quick-Hitch.
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3-Point Hitch Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-2:
1. Attach left-hand hitch plate (#2) to upper mounting
hole in clevis plate with 5/8"-11 x 1 3/4" GR5 cap
screw (#6), two flat washers (#12), and hex nylock
nut (#9). Draw nylock nut up snug, do not tighten.
2. Attach right-hand hitch plate (#3) to upper mounting
hole in clevis plate with 5/8"-11 x 1 3/4" GR5 cap
screw (#6), two flat washers (#12), and hex nylock
nut (#9). Draw nylock nut up snug, do not tighten.
3. Rotate top of hitch plates (#2 & #3) back until bottom
of hitch plates rest against the key stops.
Hitch Assembly
Figure 1-2
4. Attach 2 1/16" long bushing (#1) to left and right-hand
hitch plates (#2 & #3) with 1"-8 x 4" GR5 hex head
cap screw (#7) and hex top locknut (#10).
Tighten top locknut (#10) to torque value listed under
“Additional Torque Values” on page 34.
5. Attach one end of float chain (#4) between hitch
plates (#2 & #3) with 9/16"-12 x 3 1/2" GR5 cap screw
(#8), two flat washers (#13), and hex top locknut
(#11). Draw locknut (#11) up snug, do not tighten.
6. Remove hand knobs (#14) and rotate flex coupler
shield open.
7. Attach opposite end of float chain (#4) to deck lugs
with 9/16"-12 x 3 1/2" GR5 cap screw (#8) and top
locknut (#11). Draw locknut up snug, do not tighten.
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8. Rotate outer coupler shield closed and replace
existing hand knobs (#14). Hand tighten hand knobs.
Tractor Hook-Up
Refer to Figure 1-3 on page 11:
A Crushing Hazard exists when hooking-up equipment to a
tractor. Do not allow anyone to stand between tractor and
implement while backing-up to implement. Do not operate
hydraulic 3-point lift controls while someone is directly
behind tractor or near implement.
A 3-Point Category I or 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. Locate cutter on a flat level surface.
2. 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 on the cutter.
3. Engage tractor park brake, shut tractor engine off,
and remove key before dismounting from tractor.
4. Attach lower arms to clevis plates with hitch pins and
secure with linch pins.
5. Connect top center 3-Point link to upper pivot hitch
with clevis pin and hairpin cotter supplied by the
customer.
6. Return to the tractor. Slowly raise and lower
implement carefully to ensure that the drawbar, tires,
and other equipment on the tractor do not contact
cutter frame. Move or remove drawbar if it interferes
with the cutter.
7. Manually adjust one of the two lower lift arms up or
down to level the Rotary Cutter from left to right.
8. Manually adjust the length of the top-link to level the
Rotary Cutter from front to rear. Final deck leveling
adjustments will be made later.
9. The 3-Point lift cylinders on your tractor should be
adjusted to allow for lateral float. Please consult you
tractor’s manual for adjusting instructions.
Quick Hitch Hook-up
Refer to Figure 1-4 on page 11:
If 3-Point hitch plates won’t stay upright for Quick Hitch
attachment, a hitch pin or bolt (#1) may be inserted into
hole “A” to stabilize hitch plates. Be sure to remove hitch
pin before connecting driveline to the tractor. Hitch pin or
bolt is supplied by customer.
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