Land Pride RCF2760, RCF2772 User Manual

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Rotary Cutters

RCF2760 and RCF2772

Operator’s Manual

Read the Operator’s Manual entirely. When you
see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and
warnings are serious - follow without exception.

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Your life and the lives of others depend on it!

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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Terminology: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Definitions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Further Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Section 1: Assembly & Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Torque Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Uncrating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3-Point Hitch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Tailwheel Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Gearbox Vented Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Tractor Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Hook-up Driveline to Tractor PTO . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Check Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Check Driveline Collapsible Length . . . . . . . . . . 12

Shorten Driveline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Check Driveline Maximum Length . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Check Driveline Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Section 2: Optional Equipment Set-Up . . . . 14

Front and Rear Guard Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Front Rubber Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Front Chain Guard (Single & Double Chain) . . . 14

Rear Single Chain Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Section 3: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Deck Leveling & Cutting Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Deck Leveling From Left to Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Deck Cutting Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Tailwheel Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Tractor Center 3-Point Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Section 4: Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . 18

Operating Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Tractor & Cutter Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Blade Engagement & Disengagement . . . . . . . . . . 20

Blade Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Blade Disengagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Field Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Unhooking the Rotary Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication . . . . . 22

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Cutter Blade Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Driveline Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Clutch Run-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Clutch Assembly and Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Skid Shoe Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Long Term Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Ordering Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Gauge Wheel Spindle Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Gauge Wheel Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Driveline U-Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Driveline Shield Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Driveline Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Section 6: Specifications & Capacities . . . . . 28

Section 7: Features & Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Section 8: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Section 9: Torque values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Section 10: Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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preparation of this manual, Land Pride assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use
of the information contained herein. Land Pride reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit. This publication describes the state of this
product at the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future.

All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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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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The QR (Quick Reference) code on the
cover and to the left will take you to the
Parts Manual for this equipment.
Download the appropriate App on your
smart phone, open the App, point your
phone on the QR code and take a picture.

Dealer QR Locator

The QR code on the left will
link you to available dealers
for Land Pride products.
Refer to Parts Manual QR
Locator on this page for
detailed instructions.

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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.

818-130C

Caution: 540 RPM

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818-543C

Danger: Guard Missing
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818-142C

Danger: Rotating Driveline

818-556C

Danger: Thrown Object

818-564C

Danger: Rotating Blades

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Red Reflector
(2 places)

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ROTATING DRIVELINE

KEEP AWAY!

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818-552C

Danger: Rotating Driveline

818-540C

Danger: Guard Missing

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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 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 PTO 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 28 and
“Features & Benefits” on page 30 for additional
information and performance enhancing options.

Owner Assistance

The Online Warranty Registration should be completed
by the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is
necessary to provide you with quality customer service.

The parts on your Rotary Cutter have been specially
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 33. Always provide model
number and serial number when ordering parts and in all
correspondences with your Land Pride dealer. Refer to
Figure 1 for location of your serial number.

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

[e-mail]

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IMPORTANT: See Detail A in Figure 1-1 on page 9.
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.

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WARNING

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WARNING

NOTE: When lowering cutter onto the working area,

keep hitch straps (#5) from falling onto the manual
tube and breaking the tube.

NOTE: Pivot tube (#1) is used only when
hooking-up to a Cat. ll 3-point hitch.

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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

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 32 to determine correct torque values when
tightening hardware. See “Additional Torque Values” at
bottom of chart for exceptions to standard torque values.

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. 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.

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 lock nuts (#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 lock nuts (#9A). Tighten lock
nuts (#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 lock nuts (#9B). Tighten lock nuts (#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 lock nut (#8). Draw lock
nut (#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).

7. Gently lower cutter onto the working area. Be careful
not to allow hitch straps (#5) to fall onto the plastic
manual tube.

3-Point Hitch Assembly

Refer to Figure 1-1 on page 9:

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4. Install third machine washer (#7) over tailwheel
spindle and secure with 3/8" x 2 1/2" roll pin (#8).

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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IMPORTANT: The driveline must be lubricated
before putting it into service. Refer to “Lubrication
Points” on page 26.

The tractor’s PTO shaft and cutter gearbox shaft
must be aligned and level with each other when
hooking-up the driveline to the tractor.

An additional driveline may be required if cutter is to
be used on more than one tractor, especially if a
Quick Hitch is used.

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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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Oil Level
Plug

Remove

Solid Plug

Install
Vented Dip-

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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.

Figure 1-3

Driveline Installation

All guards and shields must be installed and in good working
condition at all times during cutter operation.

Do not engage tractor PTO while hooking-up and unhooking
driveline or while someone is standing near the driveline. A
person’s body and/or clothing can become entangled in the
driveline resulting in serious injury or death.

Always disengage PTO, put tractor in park or set park brake,
shut tractor engine off, remove ignition key, and wait for
blades to come to a complete stop before dismounting tractor.

Do not over-speed PTO or machine breakage may result.
Some tractors are equipped with multispeed PTO ranges. Be
certain your tractor’s PTO does not exceed 540 RPM.

Do not use a PTO adapter. A PTO adapter will increase strain
on the tractor’s PTO shaft resulting in possible damage to
shaft and driveline. It will also defeat the purpose of the
tractor’ s master shield and could cause bodily injury or death.

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Driveline Installation

Figure 1-4

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 11.

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Hairpin Cotters
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Tractor Hook-Up

Refer to Figure 1-5:

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 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 1-6 & Figure 1-7 for illustration of

hitch pin positions in clevis.

3-Point Hitch Pin Configuration For Cat. l Hitch

Figure 1-6

3-Point Hitch Pin Configuration For Cat. ll Hitch And
Quick Hitch Pin Configuration For Cat. l & ll Hitches

Figure 1-7

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.

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Figure 1-5

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IMPORTANT: Skip to “Check Driveline Collapsible
Length” if driveline is too long to start onto tractor

PTO shaft.

IMPORTANT: A driveline that is too long can bottom
out causing structural damage to tractor and cutter.
Always check driveline collapsed 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.

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Hook-up Driveline to Tractor PTO

Refer to Figure 1-9:

1. Park tractor on a level surface. Place gear selector in
park or set park brake. Make sure PTO is
disengaged.

2. Slowly engage tractor 3-point lift lever to raise cutter
until gearbox input shaft is at the same height as the
tractor PTO shaft.

3. Support cutter deck at this height with support jacks
or blocks to keep cutter from drifting down.

4. Shut tractor engine off and remove switch key.

5. Lift driveline (#3) off of driveline support (#4).

6. Driveline support (#4) will rotate up until secure
against A-frame (#5) as it is spring loaded.

7. Collapse driveline (#3) by pushing tractor end of
driveline toward the gearbox.

8. Pull back on driveline yoke collar (#1) and push
driveline yoke onto the tractor PTO shaft. Release
pull collar and continue to push driveline yoke
forward until pull collar locks in place.

9. The driveline should now be moved back and forth to
ensure both ends are secured to the tractor PTO
shaft and gearbox input shaft. Reattach any end that
is loose.

Check Clearances

1. Return to tractor and slowly raise and lower
implement carefully to ensure that the drawbar, tires,
and other equipment on the tractor do make contact
with cutter frame and driveline. Move or remove
drawbar if needed.

2. Manually adjust one of the two lower lift arms up or
down to level the Rotary Cutter from left to right.

3. 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.

Check Driveline Collapsible Length

1. Make sure driveline is properly installed and level
before checking driveline collapsible length. (Refer to
“Figure 1-4:” instructions on page 10.)

Refer to Figure 1-9 on page 13:

2. With driveline level, measure (“B” dimension) back
from universal joint shield to end of outer driveline
shield as shown in Figure 1-9. If measurement is less
than 1", then shorten driveline using instructions
provided on page 13.

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Figure 1-8

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IMPORTANT: Avoid premature driveline breakdown.

A driveline that is operating must not exceed an
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Driveline Shortening

Figure 1-9

Shorten Driveline

Refer to Figure 1-9:

Be sure to check driveline collapsed length first. If
required, shorten driveline.

1. Unhook driveline from tractor PTO shaft. Pull outer
and inner drivelines apart.

2. Reattach outer driveline to tractor PTO shaft. Pull on
inner and outer driveline yokes to be sure universal
joints are properly secured.

3. Hold inner and outer drivelines parallel to each other:

a. Measure 1" (“B” dimension) back from outer

driveline universal joint shield and make a mark at
this location on the inner driveline shield.

b. Measure 1" (“B” dimension) back from the inner

driveline universal joint shield and make a mark at
this location on the outer driveline shield.

4. Remove driveline from tractor PTO shaft and gearbox
shaft.

5. Measure from end of inner shield to scribed mark
(“X” dimension). Cut off inner shield at the mark. Cut
same amount off the inner shaft (“X1” dimension).

6. Measure from end of outer shield to scribed mark
(“Y” dimension). Cut off outer shield at the mark. Cut
same amount off the outer shaft (“Y1” dimension).

7. Remove all burrs and cuttings.

8. Continue with “Check Driveline Maximum Length”.

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. ________

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Figure 1-10

Check Driveline Interference

1. Make certain driveline yokes are properly attached.

2. Start tractor and raise Rotary Cutter just enough to
remove support blocks from under the cutter.

3. Slowly engage tractor hydraulic 3-point control lever
to lower cutter while checking for sufficient drawbar
clearance. Move drawbar ahead, aside, or remove if
required.

Refer to Figure 1-11:

4. With PTO off, raise implement fully up to make the
following checks below. If driveline exceeds any of
the limits listed, set tractor 3-point lift limiter at a
height that will keep the driveline within its lift limits
and to avoid premature driveline breakdown.

• Driveline does not exceed 25

o

up.

• Driveline does not exceed maximum allowable

length recorded in step 2 under “Check Driveline
Maximum Length”.

Maximum PTO Driveline Movement During Operation

Figure 1-11

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Front Rubber Guard

Figure 2-1

Front and Rear Guard Installations

Rotary Cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high
speeds; therefore, the use of front and rear safety guards is
strongly recommended when cutting along highways or in
areas where people may be present.

Front Rubber Guard

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.

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Rear Single Chain Guard

Refer to Figure 2-3:

1. Attach both ends of rear chain guard (#1) to the deck
rear with four 1/2"-13 x 1 1/4" GR5 carriage bolts (#3)
and hex whiz nuts (#5). Draw nuts up snug, do not
tighten.

2. Continue attaching chain guard (#1) to the deck rear
with eight 1/2"-13 x 4" GR5 carriage bolts (#4),
deflector spacers (#1), and hex whiz nuts (#5).

3. Tighten all hex whiz nuts (#5) to the correct torque.

Rear Chain Guard (Single and Double Chain)

Figure 2-3

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Blade Tip

Blade Tip

Set Rear Blade Tip Slightly
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than rear blade tip by approximately 1". The cutter is
subject to continuous material flow under the deck if
the rear blade is at the same height or lower than the
front blade causing horsepower loss, grass clumps,
blade wear, and frequent blade sharpening.

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Section 3: Adjustments

Deck Leveling & Cutting Height

There are 4 primary adjustments that should be made
prior to actual field operation:

• Deck Leveling From Left to Right

• Deck Cutting Height

• Tractor Center 3-Point Adjustment

• Tailwheel Height Adjustment

Proper adjustment of each of these items will provide for
higher efficiency, improved cutting performance, and
longer blade life. The following tools will be needed:

• Pliable tape measure

• Spirit or carpenters level

• Set of wrenches and/or socket wrench set

• Protective gloves

Always disengage PTO, put tractor in park or set park brake,
shut tractor engine off, remove ignition key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before dismounting from tractor.

Deck Leveling From Left to Right

Refer to Figure 3-2 on page 17:

1. Locate tractor with Rotary Cutter on a flat, level
surface.

2. Use tractor’s hydraulic 3-point control lever to lower
cutter until tailwheel makes contact with ground
surface.

3. Place a level on the cutter deck as shown. Manually
adjust one or both lower 3-point lift arms until deck is
level from left to right. On some tractors, only one arm
can be adjusted vertically.

Deck Cutting Height

Refer to Figure 3-1:

Avoid direct contact with cutter blades by wearing a pair of
gloves. Cutter blades have sharp edges and burrs that can
cause injuries.

1. With gloves on, carefully rotate each blade tip to the
position shown in Figure 3-1.

2. Measure distance from cutting tip of front blade to
ground surface. This distance is the cutting height.

3. Using tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control, raise or
lower the 3-point arms until the front blade tip is at the
desired cutting height.

The top center link should be loose when deck rear is

4.
supported by the tailwheel. If not, lengthen center
link until loose. Final adjustment will be made later.

5. Measure distance from cutting tip of rear blade to
ground. This distance should be slightly higher than
the front blade but not more than 1" higher.

6. If rear blade is lower than the front blade or is more
than 1" higher than the front blade, then the tailwheel
height must be adjusted. If needed, see “Tailwheel
Height Adjustment” instructions below.

7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 until tailwheel and 3-point
arms are adjusted to the desired cutting height.

8. Set tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control stop once the
tailwheel and 3-point arms are adjusted properly.

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NOTE: The following adjustments may be made if

desired cutting height is located between two holes
in tail wheel adjustment bar (#1).

1. Unbolt adjustment bar from tailwheel pivot frame
and deck mounting lugs.

2. Turn adjustment bar upside down and reattach it
to the deck mounting lugs and tail wheel pivot
frame using existing hardware.

3. Repeat steps 1 thru 5.

NOTE: The upper casting has bushing built in the
center hitch and is used for Quick Hitch attachment.

NOTE: Customer may adjust tractor center 3-point
link to his or her preference. Lengthening tractor
center 3-point link allows more movement while
going over raised surfaces. Shortening the link
allows more movement while crossing over ditches.
Also, shortening center link allows the cutter to be
carried higher while traveling. Never lengthen center
link to where the cutter is carried too low.

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Tailwheel Height Adjustment

Refer to Figure 3-3:

If the front blade tip is set at the desired cutting height and
the back blade tip is at the same height or lower or is
higher than the front blade tip by more than 1", then the
tailwheel (#1) must be adjusted up or down as follows:

1. Use tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control to lift cutter
until tailwheel (#5) clears the ground.

2. Remove hex head nut (#3), spring lock washer (#4),
and cap screw (#2).

3. Adjust tailwheel as follows:

• To lower cutting height, raise tailwheel up.

• To increase cutting height, lower tailwheel down.

4. With tailwheel adjusted to the correct height, replace
5/8"-11 x 2" GR5 cap screw (#2), spring lock
washer (#4), and hex nut (#3). Tighten hex nut (#3)
until lock washer (#4) is squeezed flat.

5. Readjust tractor’s lower 3-point lift arms as needed.
See “Deck Cutting Height” on page 16.

Deck Leveling

Figure 3-2

Tractor Center 3-Point Adjustment

Refer to Figure 3-4:

Lower cutter deck to the nominal cutting height.

1.

Typically the tractor center 3-point link is adjusted so

2.
that the upper 3-point clevis pin is straight above the
lower 3-point hitch pins. This arrangement allows for
optimum ground contour following performance.

Lock tractor center link in this position once correct

3.
length is achieved. Adjustment on center 3-point link
can be made depending on customer’s preference.

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Figure 3-3

Center 3-Point Link Adjustment

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Operating Checklist

Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and
maintenance of the Rotary Cutter. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the Rotary
Cutter without first having read, fully understood, and
become totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make
sure the operator has paid particular attention to:

• Important Safety Information, pages 1 to 6

• Section 1: Assembly & Set-up, page 8

• Section 3: Adjustments, page 16

• Section 4: Operating Instructions, page 18

• Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication, page 22

The following inspection should be performed before
using the cutter.

Operating Checklist

✔ Check Page

Make sure all guards and shields are in place.
Refer to “Important Safety Information”.

Follow hook-up & driveline installation.
Refer to “Section 1: Assembly & Set-up”.

Make all required adjustments.
Refer to “Section 3: Adjustments”.

Preform all required maintenance.
Refer to “Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication”.

Lubricate cutter and driveline as needed.
Refer to “Lubrication Points”.

Lubricate all gearboxes and replace oil plugs
properly. Refer to “Gearbox”.

Check cutter initially and periodically for loose
bolts and pins. Refer to “Torque Values Chart”.

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Page 16

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Keep others away while cutter is operating. It can discharge
objects at high speeds. Therefor, the use of front and rear
safety guards is r equired when cutting along highways and in
areas where people may be present. Stop blade rotation if a
bystander is within several hundred feet.

Do not operate a broken or bent driveline. Such drivelines can
break apart while rotating at high speeds causing serious
injury or death. Always remove Rotary Cutter from service
until damaged drivelines are repaired or replaced.

Never place hands or feet under the deck or attempt to make
adjustments to the cutter with PTO engaged. Cutter blades
rotating at high speeds cannot be seen and are located close
to the deck housing. Body extremities can be cut off instantly.

Do not operate and/or travel across steep inclines where a
tractor can rollover resulting in serious injury or death.
Consult your tractor’s manual for acceptable inclines the
tractor is capable of traveling across.

Do not use cutter as a fan. Cutting blades are not properly
designed or guarded for this use. Using cutter as a fan can
result in injury or death.

Safety Information

Do not engage tractor PTO while hooking-up and unhooking
driveline or while someone is standing near the driveline. A
person’s body and/or clothing can become entangled in the
driveline resulting in serious injury or death.

All guards and shields must be installed and in good working
condition at all times during cutter operation.

Tractor PTO shield, gearbox shaft shield, and driveline
shields must be secured in place when operating cutter to
avoid injury or death from entanglement in driveline.

Always disconnect driveline from tractor PTO shaft before
servicing underside of cutter. If tractor is started with PTO
engaged, the cutter can cause bodily injury or death.

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Do not use a PTO adapter. A PTO adapter will incr ease strain
on the tractor’s PTO shaft resulting in possible damage to
shaft and driveline. It will also defeat the purpose of the
tractor’ s master shield and could cause bodily injury or death.

Always disengage PTO, put tractor in park or set park brake,
shut tractor engine off, remove ignition key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before dismounting from tractor.

Always disengage PTO before lifting cutter up and never
operate cutter in the raised position. The cutter can discharge
objects at high speeds resulting in serious injury or death.

Always disengage PTO before lifting cutter too high and never
engage PTO with cutter raised too high. Doing so can cause
rotating u-joints to break into pieces that can be thrown at
high speeds causing serious injury or death.

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speed. Excessive engine speed will cause damage
to power train components.

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Never allow riders including children on the tractor or cutter.
They can fall and be ran over causing serious injury or death.

Keep blade bolt access hole covered at all times except when
servicing cutter blades. Make sure driveline is disconnected
from the tractor before servicing cutter blades.

Do not use deck as a working platform. The deck is not
properly designed or guarded for this use. Using deck as a
working platform could cause serious injury or death.

Do not operate cutter with loose hardware. Loose hardware
can result in a breakdown causing bodily injury or death.

Do not use cutter to lift or carry objects, to pull fence posts,
stumps or other objects, or to tow other equipment. Doing so
can damage the cutter, cause serious bodily injury or death.

Buildup of debris around moving parts and gearboxes is a fire
hazard. Keep rotating parts and gearboxes fr ee fr om debris to
avoid serious injury and property damage.

Improper oil level can cause bearing failure and be a fire
hazard. Maintain proper gearbox oil level to avoid serious
injury and property damage.

Tractor & Cutter Inspection

Make the following inspections with cutter attached to a
tractor and PTO disengaged and completely stopped:

1. Park tractor and cutter on a level surface.

2. Disengage PTO, place gear selector in park, set park
brake, shut tractor off, and remove switch key. Make
sure cutter blades have come to a complete stop
before dismounting from tractor.

3. Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is
installed and in good working condition.

4. Inspect cutter safety equipment to make sure it is
installed and in good working condition.

5. Check driveline to make certain it is securely
connected to the tractor PTO shaft and cutter
gearbox shaft.

6. Check driveline guards to make certain they are in
good condition and in place.

7. Carefully raise and lower implement to ensure that
the drawbar, tires, and other equipment on the tractor
do not contact cutter frame or driveline.

8. With cutter deck resting on solid supports, PTO
disengaged and blade rotation completely stopped:

• Check for and remove foreign objects wrapped

around blade spindles.

• Check for nicked, bent, broken, and worn cutting

blades. Replace or sharpen blades as required.
Refer to “Cutter Blade Maintenance” on page 22.

9. Remove solid supports from under the deck.

10. Verify cutter is set at the correct cutting height. See
“Deck Leveling & Cutting Height” on page 16.

The remaining inspections are made by engaging the
PTO to check for vibrations.

Do not exceed rated cutting capacity of your cutter. See
specifications & capacities for specified cutting capacity.
Exceeding ratted cutting capacities can damage drive
components, cutter blades, and deck components.

Do not over speed PTO or machine damage may result. This
cutter is designed to operate at 540 RPM rear PTO.

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Stop PTO immediately if vibration continues after a few
revolutions during start-up and anytime thereafter. Wait for
PTO to come to a complete stop before dismounting from
tractor to check for probable causes. Make necess ary repairs
and adjustments before continuing.

11. Start tractor, set throttle to idle or slightly above idle,
and slowly engage PTO. Initial start-up vibration is
normal and should stop after a few revolutions. Stop
PTO rotation immediately if vibration continues.

12. Once cutter is running smoothly, increase tractor
PTO speed to 540 RPM. Stop PTO rotation
immediately if vibration occurs.

13. Investigate cause of vibration and make repairs
before putting cutter back into service.

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raising cutter to transport position.

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IMPORTANT: Maintain correct PTO speed. Loss of

PTO speed will allow blades to swing back resulting
in ragged, uneven cutting. Excessive engine speed
will cause damage to the power train components.

IMPORTANT: Your cutter is equipped with free
swinging cutting blades to reduce shock loads when
striking obstacles. However, it is best to avoid
striking obstacles to extend cutter and blade life.

NOTE: Do not cut in wet conditions. Wet material
will build up on the deck underside creating poor
discharge, high wear, and additional horsepower.

Periodically disengage PTO, turn off tractor, remove
key & check for objects wrapped around blade
spindle. Block deck up before removing objects.

Frequently inspect cutter for loose bolts and nuts.
Tighten all loose hardware as indicated in the

“Torque Values Chart” on page 32.

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Transporting

When traveling on public roads, use accessory lights, SMV
sign, clean reflectors, and other adequate devices to warn
operators in other vehicles of your presence. Always comply
with all federal, state, and local laws.

1. Make sure driveline does not contact tractor or cutter
when raising cutter to transport position.

2. Reduce tractor ground speed when turning and leave
enough clearance so cutter does not contact
obstacles such as buildings, trees, or fences.

3. Limit transport speed to 20 mph. Transport only with
a tractor of sufficient size and horsepower.

4. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way
that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.

5. Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over rough
or hilly terrain.

Blade Engagement & Disengagement

Cutter blades can lock-up against each other during
start-up and shut-down especially if the tractor’s PTO
engagement is “INSTANT ON” and “INSTANT OFF”.
Following Blade Engagement and Blade Disengagement
instructions below will help eliminate blade lock up.

Blade Engagement

1. Increase throttle to a speed just enough to get the
cutter started without stalling tractor while slowly
engaging PTO drivelines. Use tractor’s PTO soft start
option if available.

2. Ensure that all power shafts are rotating and that the
cutter is not vibrating excessively after ramping up to
PTO speed for at least 3 seconds. If excessive
vibration continues after 3 seconds at full PTO
speed, disengage PTO immediately, shut down
tractor, and remove switch key.

3. Check blades for a lock-up situation. Block cutter
deck up before working under the unit. Unlock
blades, remove support blocks, and repeat “Blade

Engagement” instructions.

Blade Disengagement

1. Slowly decrease throttle speed until engine idle
speed is reached and then disengage PTO.

2. Engage tractor park brake, shut tractor engine off
and remove switch key. Stay on tractor until blades
have come to a complete stop.

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Clear area to be cut of debris and other unfor eseen re movable
objects before cutting. Mark any potential hazards that cannot
be removed such as tree stumps, post, rocks, holes, and drop­offs with a visible flag.

1. Thoroughly inspect area to be cut for debris and
unforeseen objects. Mark any potential hazards.

2. Follow “Blade Engagement” instructions on right
side of this page to start cutter blades turning.

3. Optimum ground speed depends on density of
material being cut, horsepower rating of tractor, and
terrain. Always operate tractor at cutter’s full rated
PTO speed in a gear range that allows the cutter to
make a smooth cut without lugging the tractor down,
usually between 2 to 5 mph.

4. Follow “Blade Disengagement” instructions on right
side of this page to stop cutter blades. After the first
50 feet, disengage PTO and check to see that the
cutter is adjusted properly.

5. Do not engage PTO when cutter is fully raised.

6. Periodically disengage PTO, shut down tractor,
remove key, and check for foreign objects wrapped
around the blade spindle. Block cutter deck up before
removing objects.

7. Frequently inspect cutter for loose bolts and nuts.
Tighten all loose bolts and nuts as indicated in the
“Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes” on
page 32.

8. For additional information, see “General Operating
Instructions” on page 21.

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Unhooking the Rotary Cutter

Unhook Rotary Cutter from the tractor as follows:

1. See “Long Term Storage” on page 25 if cutter is to
be stored for a long time.

2. Park on a level solid surface and lower deck to
ground level or onto support blocks.

3. Engage tractor park brake, shut tractor engine off,
and remove switch key. Stay on tractor until blades
have come to a complete stop.

4. Pull back on yoke collar and hold while pulling
driveline yoke from tractor PTO shaft. Store driveline
off the ground to keep universal joints out of the dirt.

5. Unhook 3-point hitch from tractor and drive tractor
forward several feet.

6. Reinstall hitch pins, linchpins, and hairpin cotters in
cutter hitch for safe keeping.

7. Collapse driveline by pushing tractor end of driveline
towards cutter gearbox.

8. Rotate driveline storage hook down and place
driveline in storage hook.

General Operating Instructions

It is important that you familiarize yourself with the
Operator’s Manual, completed Operators Checklist,
properly attached cutter to your tractor, made leveling
adjustments, and preset your cutting height before
beginning a running operational safety check on your
Land Pride Rotary Cutter.

The running operational safety check may now be done.
It is important that at any time during this safety check
you detect a malfunction in either the cutter or tractor that
you immediately shut the tractor off, remove its key, and
make necessary repairs and/or adjustments before
continuing on.

Make sure before starting the tractor that the park brake
is engaged, PTO is disengaged, and cutter is resting on
the ground. Start the tractor and set the engine throttle
speed at a low idle. Raise the cutter with the tractor’s rear
hydraulic lift control lever to transport position making
sure that the driveline does not bind and does not contact
the cutter frame. Lower the cutter to the ground and at a
low engine speed engage the PTO. If everything is
running smoothly at a low idle, slowly raise the cutter to
cutting height checking for bind or chatter in the driveline.
Lower the cutter to the ground and increase the tractor’s
engine RPM until it reaches the cutter full PTO operating
speed of 540 RPM. If everything is still running smoothly,
once more raise the cutter to cutting height to check for
driveline bind or chatter. Lower the cutter to the ground,
return the engine to a low idle, and disengage the PTO.
Position the adjustable stops on the tractor’s hydraulic lift
lever so the cutter can be consistently returned to the
same cutting and transport height.

You should now be ready to transport to your cutting site
at a safe ground speed. On roadways transport in such a
manner that faster moving vehicles can easily see you
and pass you safely. Reduce your speed when travelling
over rough and hilly terrain. Avoid quick or sharp steering
corrections. Take extra care to ensure that the mower
doesn’t come into contact with obstacles such as trees,
buildings, or fences. Use accessory lights and
appropriate reflective devices to provide adequate
warning to pedestrians and other vehicle operators when
traveling on public roads and in the dark of night. Comply
with all local, state, and federal laws.

It is important that you inspect the area where you will be
cutting and clear it of safety hazards and foreign objects
either before or after you arrive at the cutting site. Never
assume the area is clear. Cut only in areas you are
familiar with and are free of debris and unseen objects.
Extremely tall grass should be cut twice to detect
potential hazards. In the event you do strike an object
stop the cutter and tractor immediately to inspect and
make necessary repairs to the cutter before resuming
operation. It really pays to inspect a new area and to
develop a safe plan before cutting.

You will need to maintain 540 RPM PTO speed and 2 to
5 mph ground speed to produce a clean cut. Make a
tractor gear and range selection that will enable you to
maintain these speed combinations. Generally the
quality of cut is better at lower ground speeds. Dense
ground cover will create the need to slow down even
more. In certain conditions tractor tires will roll grass
down resulting in an uneven cut when the grass fails to
rebound. Should this happen you may try reversing the
direction of cut and/or double cut to achieve the desired
finish. Avoid very low cutting heights especially on
extremely uneven terrain. Always cut downward on
slopes and avoid crossing the face of steep slopes. Avoid
sharp drops and cross diagonally through dips to prevent
hanging up the tractor and cutter. Slow down in turns.
Remember to look back often.

Now that you’re prepared and well briefed you may begin
cutting. Begin mowing by doing the following:

• Reducing tractor’s engine RPM and lower cutter to the

preferred cutting height.

• Engage PTO and then raise engine RPM to the

appropriate PTO speed. Begin cutting.

Make wide turns when possible. Three-point hitch and
optional Quick Hitch models can be lifted into transport
position to make tight turns and to reverse direction. Try
increasing or decreasing ground speed to determine the
effect on quality of cut. With a little practice you will be
pleased with what you and your Land Pride Rotary Cutter
can do. Whether you are done mowing, need to take a
break, or just need to make a few adjustments to the
cutter, remember to always reduce tractor’s engine
disengage PTO, stop on level ground, set park brake,
turn off engine, remove switch key, and stay on the tractor
until the cutter blades have come to a complete dead
stop.

RPM,

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IMPORTANT: Replace cutting blades in pairs with

genuine Land Pride blades only. Replacing single
blades can result in an out-of-balance condition that
will contribute to premature bearing wear/breakage
and/or structural cracks in gearbox and/or deck.

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Maintenance

Proper servicing and adjustments are key to the long life
of any implement. Careful and systematic inspection can
avoid costly downtime, maintenance, and repairs.

Check all bolts and pins after using the unit for several
hours and on a regular basis thereafter to ensure they are
tight and secured.

Replace worn, damaged, or illegible safety labels by
obtaining new labels from your Land Pride dealer.

Do not alter Land Pride equipment or replace parts with other
brands. Doing so can cause equipment to perform improperly
and may lead to breakage that can cause bodily injury.
Replace parts only with genuine Land Pride parts.

Buildup of debris around moving parts and gearboxes is a fire
hazard. Keep rotating parts and gearboxes fr ee fr om debris to
avoid serious injury and property damage.

Improper oil level can cause bearing failure and be a fire
hazard. Maintain proper gearbox oil level to avoid serious
injury and property damage.

Cutter Blade Maintenance

Always disconnect driveline from tractor PTO shaft before
servicing underside of cutter. If tractor is started with PTO
engaged, the cutter can cause bodily injury or death.

Always secure cutter deck in the up position with solid
supports before servicing underside of cutter. Never work
under equipment supported by hydraulics. Hydraulics can
drop equipment if controls are actuated or if hydraulic lines
burst. Either situation can drop the cutter instantly even when
power to the hydraulics is shut off.

Keep blade bolt access hole covered at all times except when
servicing cutter blades. Make sure driveline is disconnected
from the tractor before servicing cutter blades.

Do not operate cutter with blades that are out-of-balance,
bent, excessively worn, excessively nicked, or with blade bolts
that are excessively worn. Such blades can break loose from
the cutter at high speeds causing serious injury or death.

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Do not attempt to straighten a bent blade or weld on a blade.
Do not attempt to modify a blade such as hard surfacing, heat
treating, cold treating, or by any other method. Always
replace blades with a new Land Pride blade to assure safety.

Always inspect cutting blades before each use. Make
certain they are properly installed and are in good working
condition. Replace any blade that is damaged, worn, bent,
or excessively nicked. Small nicks can be ground out when
sharpening.

Remove cutting blades and sharpen or replace as
follows:

1. Place tractor gear selector in park, set brakes, shut
engine off, and remove ignition key.

2. Disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO and
secure cutter deck in the up position with solid
supports before servicing underside of cutter.

Refer to Figure 5-1 on page 23:

3. Remove access cover (#5).

4. Rotate blade bolt (#1) until aligned with access
hole (A).

5. Unscrew locknut (#3) to remove cutting blade (#6).
Blade bolt (#1) is keyed and will not turn freely.

6. Repeat steps 4 & 5 for the other blade.

7. Both blades should be sharpened at the same angle
as the original cutting edge and must be replaced or
re-ground at the same time to maintain proper
balance in the cutting unit. The following precautions
should be taken when sharpening blades:

a. Do not remove more material than necessary.

b. Do not heat and pound out a cutting edge.

c. Do not grind blades to a razor edge. Leave a blunt

cutting edge approximately 1/16" thick.

d. Always grind cutting edge so end of blade remains

square to cutting edge and not rounded.

e. Do not sharpen back side of blade.

f. Both blades should weigh the same with not more

than 1 1/2 oz. difference. Unbalanced blades will
cause excessive vibration which can damage
gearbox bearings and create structural cracks.

8. Carefully check cutting edges of blades in relation to
blade carrier rotation to ensure correct blade
placement. Blade rotation is counterclockwise with
cutting edge leading. Airfoil (lift) must be oriented
towards the top of the deck.

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IMPORTANT: Examine blade bolts (#1) and flat

washers (#2) for excessive wear and replace if worn.

IMPORTANT: Locknuts can loose their ability to lock
properly once removed. Always use a new locknut
when installing blades.

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Counterclockwise Blade Rotation

Use 1-11/16"

Socket Wrench

On Blade Nut (#3)

Land Pride Cutter Blade Parts

Item Part No. Part Description

318-586A BLADE BOLT KIT (items 1, 2, & 3 below)

1 802-277C BLADE BOLT 1 1/8-12 x 3 7/16 WITH KEY
2 804-147C WASHER FLAT 1 HARD ASTMF436
3 803-170C NUT HEX TOP LOCK 1 1/8-12 PLATE
4 312-820H RCF2760 DISHPAN WELDMENT
4 312-811H RCF2772 DISHPAN WELDMENT
5 840-273C PLUG LP 3" ID RUBBER
6 820-137C RCF2760 BLADES 1/2" x 4" x 25"LG. CCW
6 820-168C RCF2772 BLADES 1/2" x 4" x 29"LG. CCW

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9. Insert blade bolt (#1) through cutting blade (#6), dish
pan (#4), and flat washer (#2). Secure blade with a
new locknut (#5) and torque to 450 ft-lbs.

10. Replace access cover (#5).

11. If replacing dishpan (#4), castle nut (#7) on gearbox
output shaft should be torqued to 450 ft-lbs. minimum
and secured with cotter pin (#9) with both legs bent
opposite directions around the nut.

Driveline Protection

The drivetrain is protected from shock loads with a four
plate slip-clutch. The slip-clutch must be capable of
slippage during operation. Always do a “clutch run-in”
operation at the beginning of each season and after long
periods of inactivity to remove any oxidation that may
have accumulated on the friction surfaces. Repeat
“clutch run-in” instructions when moisture and/or
condensation seizes the inner friction plates.

Always disengage PTO, engage parking brake, shut off
tractor, remove ignition key, and wait for all moving parts to
come to a complete stop before dismounting tractor to make
adjustments.

Clutch Run-In

Refer to Refer to Figure 5-2:

1. Using a pencil or other marker, scribe a line across the
exposed edges of the clutch plates and friction discs.

Cutter Blade Assembly

Figure 5-1

Clutch

Figure 5-2

2. Carefully loosen each of the 8 spring retainer nuts by
exactly 2 revolutions. It will be necessary to hold hex
end of retainer bolt in order to count the exact
number of revolutions.

3. Start tractor and engage PTO drive for 2-3 seconds
to permit slippage of the clutch surfaces. Disengage
PTO, then re-engage a second time for 2-3 seconds.
Disengage PTO, shut off tractor, and remove key.
Wait for all components to stop before dismounting
from tractor.

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IMPORTANT: Refer to Figure 5-4. Be Sure to
measure and record length (“A”) of each clutch
spring before disassembling clutch.

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A = Measured length of each spring
before disassembling slip clutch.

Use 1.319" for “A” dimension if
measurements were not taken befor
disassembling slip clutch.

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4. Inspect clutch and ensure that the scribed markings
made on the clutch plates have changed position.
Slippage has not occurred if any two marks on the
friction disc and plate are still aligned. A clutch that
has not slipped must be disassembled to separate
the friction disc plates. See “Clutch Assembly and
Disassembly” on page 24.

5. Tighten each of the 8 spring retainer nuts on the
clutch housing exactly 2 revolutions to restore the
clutch to the original setting pressure.

6. The clutch should be checked during the first hour of
cutting and periodically each week. An additional set
of scribe marks can be added to check for slippage.
See Figure 5-4 to adjust spring length.

Clutch Assembly and Disassembly

Disassembly

Refer to Figure 5-3:

Clutch Disassembly

Figure 5-3

See IMPORTANT NOTE above before disassembling
clutch. After measuring and recording each spring length,
remove spring retainer nuts (#1), springs (#2), and bolts
(#3). Each friction disc (#4) must then be separated from
the metal surface adjacent to it. Refer to the Parts Manual
for a detailed parts breakdown.

Inspection

Inspect all parts for excessive wear and condition. Clean
all parts that do not require replacement.The original
friction disc thickness is 1/8" (3.2mm) and should be
replaced if thickness falls below 3/64" (1.1mm). If
clutches have been slipped to the point of “smoking”, the
friction discs may be damaged and should be replaced.
Heat build-up may also affect the yoke joints.

Assembly

Refer to Figure 5-4:

Reassemble each friction disc (#4) next to the metal plate
it was separated from. Install bolts (#3) through the end
plates and intermediate plates as shown. Place springs
(#2) over bolts (#3) and secure with nuts (#1).
Progressively tighten each spring retainer bolt until
correct spring height “A” dimension is obtained.

Clutch Adjustment

Figure 5-4

Skid Shoe Maintenance

Refer to Figure 5-5 on page 25:

Excessive wear on skid shoes can damage side panels, cause
inadequate operation of cutter, and create a safety hazard.
Always replace skid shoes at the first sign of wearing thin.

There are skid shoes mounted on the cutter sides. Check
both skid shoes for wear and replace if necessary. Order
only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride
dealer.

1. Remove 3/8" hex whiz nuts (#3), 3/8" plow bolts (#2),
and skid shoe (#1) as shown.

2. Plow bolts should be checked for wear and replaced
if necessary.

3. Attach new skid shoe (#1) to cutter with existing
3/8" plow bolts (#2) and secure with 3/8" hex whiz
nuts. Tighten to the correct torque.

4. Repeat on opposite side.

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Land Pride Skid Shoe Replacement Parts

Item Part No. Part Description

1 312-602D SKID SHOE
2 802-603C PLOW 3/8" - 16 x 1" GR5
3 803-198C NUT HEX WHIZ 3/8-16 PLT

Land Pride Aerosol Touch-up Paint

Part No. Part Description

821-011C PAINT LP BEIGE AEROSOL SPRAY CAN
821-002C PAINT LP BLACK AEROSOL SPRAY CAN
821-054C PAINT MEDIUM RED AEROSOL SPRAY CAN
821-058C PAINT GREEN AEROSOL SPRAY CAN
821-066C PAINT ORANGE AEROSOL SPRAY CAN

81 . . . . . . Green

82 . . . . . . Orange

83 . . . . . . . Red

85 . . . . . . . Black

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1. Clean off any dirt and grease that may have

accumulated on the cutter and moving parts. Scrape
off compacted dirt from the bottom of deck and then
wash surface thoroughly with a garden hose. A
coating of oil may also be applied to the lower deck
area to minimize oxidation.

2. Check blades and blade bolts for wear and replace if

necessary. See
page 22.

3. Inspect for loose, damaged, or worn parts and adjust

or replace as needed.

4. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to

prevent rust. Ask your dealer for Land Pride aerosol
touch-up paint. Paint is also available in touch-up
bottles with brush, quarts and gallon sizes by adding
TU, QT, or GL to the end of the aerosol part number.

“Cutter Blade Maintenance”

on

Skid Shoe Replacement

Figure 5-5

Long Term Storage

Clean, inspect, service, and make necessary repairs to
the cutter when parking it for long periods and when
parking it at the end of a working season. This will help
ensure the cutter is ready for field use the next time you
hook-up to it.

Always disconnect driveline from tractor PTO shaft before
servicing drive train components and cutter blades. The PTO
can be engaged if tractor is started causing bodily injury or
death.

Always secure cutter deck in the up position with solid
supports before servicing underside of cutter. Never work
under equipment supported by hydraulics. Hydraulics can
drop equipment if controls are actuated or if hydraulic lines
burst. Either situation can drop the cutter instantly even when
power to the hydraulics is shut off.

5. Replace all damaged or missing decals.

6. Lubricate as noted in “Lubrication Points” starting

on page 26.

7. Store cutter on a level surface in a clean, dry place.

Inside storage will reduce maintenance and make for
a longer cutter life.

8. Follow all unhooking instructions on page 21 when

disconnecting tractor from cutter.

Ordering Replacement Parts

Land Pride offers equipment in factory standard beige
color with black highlights. Equipment in special colors
may be purchased in Green, Red, or Orange. Because of
the variety of colors available, special attention must be
given to the part number to prevent ordering the wrong
replacement part. A suffix number corresponding to one
of the colors below must be added at the end of Land
Pride’s part number when ordering a replacement part
with that color. Parts ordered without a suffix number will
be supplied in factory standard colors.

Always store cutter with 3-point hitch pivoted back as far as
possible. The floating 3-point hitch when not hooked to a
tractor can fall backwards unexpectedly causing bodily injury.

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For example, if you are ordering a replacement part with
part number 555-555C and the existing part is red, then
add the suffix 83 to the end of the number to make the
part number read 555-555C83.

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NOTE: Do not overfill! Cutter should be level when
checking oil. Oil expands when hot, therefore, always
check oil level when cold.

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IMPORTANT: Your cutter is shipped with a vented

dipstick packaged in the Operator’s Manual bag and
should have been installed in the gearbox by your
Land Pride dealer. Please see your Land Pride dealer
if vented dipstick was not included.

NOTE: Use a suction or siphon pump to drain
gearboxes of oil when there is not an oil drain plug.

Lubrication Points

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Lubrication
Legend

Multi-purpose
spray lube

Multi-purpose
grease lube

Multi-purpose
oil lube

Hrs

Gauge Wheel Spindle Tube

Type of Lubrication: Grease

Quantity = 6 pumps

Gauge Wheel Hub

Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease

Quantity = 2 pumps

Intervals in hours at which

50

lubrication is required

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Gearbox

Method 1: Unscrew top vented dipstick (#1). Wipe oil

from dipstick and screw dipstick in without tightening.
Unscrew dipstick and check oil on dipstick. If below
bottom level mark, add recommended gear lube through
dipstick hole until oil reaches top mark on dipstick.
Reinstall vented dipstick and tighten.

Method 2: Remove side oil plug (#2). If oil is below
bottom of plug hole, add recommended gear lube
through top dipstick hole until oil flows out of side plug
hole. Reinstall and tighten side oil plug (#2) and vented
dipstick (#1).

Type of Lubrication: 80-90W EP Gear Lube

Quantity = Fill until oil reaches top mark on dipstick or
begins to flow out side plug hole in gearbox.

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Driveline U-Joints

Type of Lubrication: Grease

Quantity = 6 pumps

8

Hours

Driveline Shield Bearings

Type of Lubrication: Grease

Quantity = 6 pumps

20

Hours

Driveline Profiles

Quantity = Clean & coat inner tube of driveline with a light
film of grease and then reassemble.

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Section 6: Specifications & Capacities

Section 6: Specifications & Capacities

RCF2760 & RCF2772 Models

Specifications & Capacities

Model Numbers RCF2760 RCF2772

Machine Weight

Hitch Category l or II with floating top linkage, Quick Hitch ready

Cutting Width 60" 72"

Overall Width 67" 79"

Overall Length 109" 121 3/4"

Deck Height
(Bottom of Deck to Bottom of Skid Shoe)

Cutting Height 1 1/2" - 12"

Cutting Capacity 3" Diameter

Recommended Tractor PTO HP 35-130 HP

PTO Speed 540 RPM

Gearbox

Gearbox Lubricant EP 80-90W oil

Gearbox oil Capacity 7 pints

Deck Construction All welded deck

Deck Material Thickness 10 Gauge

Side Skirt Material Thickness 1/4"

Skid Construction Replaceable bolt on skid shoes

Stump Jumper 3/16" x 24" Round Pan 3/16" x 30 1/2" Round Pan

Blades (2)

Blade Bolts Keyed with harden flat washers & lock nuts.

Blade Tip Speed 12,384 FPM 14,861 FPM

Driveline ASAE Category 4

Driveline Protection 4 plate slip clutch

Tailwheel Mount Assembly Welded A-arm and caster fork with 360 degree swivel

Tailwheel 4.00" x 8" x 15" Laminated tire with cast iron hub and tapered roller bearings

Front Guard Optional: Rubber Belting or Single Chain Guard

Rear Guard Single Chain Guard

cast iron housing, 1 3/8"-6 spline input shaft and 2" output shaft

1/2" x 4" x 25" Heat treated alloy steel

955 lbs. 1,072 lbs.

With front and rear Single Chain Guards

11 1/4"

540 RPM PTO driven gearbox, 1:1.44 speed-up beveled gears,

1/2" x 4" x 29" Heat treated alloy steel

free-swinging high lift

free-swinging high lift

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RCF2760 = 67"

RCF2772 = 79"

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37 1/4"

RCF2760 = 110 1/2"
RCF2772 = 123 1/4"

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Section 7: Features & Benefits

Section 7: Features & Benefits

RCF2760 & RCF2772 Models

Features Benefits

Surpassed rugged
industry standards

5 Year gearbox warranty Shows our confidence in the gearbox integrity.

130 HP gearbox A rugged heavy built gearbox capable of handling heavy cutting applications.

Gearbox Seal Protection Gearbox bottom seal protection for longer bearing life.

Cat. 4 driveline with
4-plate slip-clutch

Lower clevis type
3-point hitch

Heavy 10 gauge deck
construction with 1/4" side skits

Box tubing deck supports Makes for a stronger rigid deck.

Fully welded deck Adds additional strength.

Round back design Helps discharge grass better than enclosed or partially enclosed cutters.

11 1/4" Deck Height Allows cutter to handle heavy cutting conditions.

1 1/2" to 12" Cutting height Provides for a wide range of cutting conditions.

High cutting capacity Can cut brushy areas with saplings up to 3".

Skid shoes Provides sidewall reinforcement and protection to bottom of sidewall.

1/2" x 4" Heat-treated
free swinging blades

Splined blade bar hub Allows for tight positive fit of stump jumper and blade bar to gearbox output shaft.

3/16" Plate stump jumper Standard round stump jumper slides over stumps, rocks, and debris.

High blade tip speed
RCF2760 = 12,384 FPM
RCF2772 = 14,861 FPM

Laminated tailwheel Laminated material is long lasting in rough conditions.

4" x 15" Solid rubber tailwheel Can’t go flat.

1 1/2" Heavy-duty spindle
on tailwheel

Optional Guarding

Driveline Holder Keeps driveline up out of dirt. Easier hook up of driveline.

All Land Pride Cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary
testing procedures specified by ANSI.

Slip-clutch driveline offers convenience for continual work.

Allows for ease of hook-up to tractor. Also adds additional strength allowing for an even
pull from the tractor’s lower arms, vs. pulling on a single pin design.

Can withstand more abuse than lighter gauge decks.

Free swinging protects from obstructions. Heat-treated offers longer life.

Ensures clean cut.

Tailwheels take a beating, spindle gives the strength to protect tailwheel assembly.

Protect against flying debris. Customer can choose to include single chain or rubber
guarding on the front and single chain guarding on the back.

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Section 8: Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Solution

Oil seal leaking

Driveline yoke or cross failing

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RCF27 Series Troubleshooting Chart

Gearbox overfilled Drain to side plug hole
Seals damaged Replace seals
Grass or wire wrapped on

shaft in seal area
Shock load Avoid hitting solid objects
Needs lubrication Lubricate every 8 hours

Scalping the ground

Check seal areas daily

Raise cutting height

Driveline clutch is slipping

Bent Driveline
(NOTE: driveline should be
repaired or replaced if bent)

Driveline
telescoping tube failing

Driveline
telescoping tube wearing

Blades Lock-up

Blades wearing excessively

Blades breaking

Blades coming loose

Blade carrier becomes loose

Blade bolt holes worn

Blade carrier bent

Excessive side skid wear

Tailwheel support failing

Excessive vibration

Cutting too fast Reduce travel speed
PTO being engaged too

fast at high engine RPM
Cutting over solid objects Avoid solid objects
Contacting frame Reduce lift height in transport position
Contacting drawbar Reposition drawbar
Bottoming out Shorten driveline
Binding up Not lubricating enough

Shock load Avoid hitting solid objects

Needs lubrication Lubricate every 20 hours

Tractor has instant on PTO

Tractor has Instant off PTO

Cutting on
sandy ground

Contacting
ground frequently

Hitting solid objects Avoid hitting solid objects
Blades not

tightened properly
Improper deck attitude Lower front of deck, see page 17
Running loose in the past Replace gearbox output shaft and blade carrier
Blade carrier hardware not

tight enough
Blade hardware running loose Replace blades and blade bolts if worn

Hitting solid objects

Cutting height not level Adjust cutter height
Soil abrasive Adjust cutter height
Cutting too low Adjust cutter height
Lowering too fast Adjust rate of drop
Hitting objects when turning Reduce speed on turns
Driveline bent Replace driveline
Blades loose Tighten blade bolts
Blade carrier bent Replace blade carrier
Blade broken Replace blade
Blade will not swing Remove and inspect blade
Blades have unequal weight Replace both blades

Slowly engage PTO at low engine RPM

Engage PTO at low rpms and then slowly
increase engine speed to full PTO speed.
See Blade Engagement on page 20.

Decrease engine speed slowly to an idle and then
disengage PTO.
See Blade Disengagement on page 20.

Raise cutting height

Raise cutting height

Tighten blade hardware (refer to “Cutter Blade
Maintenance” on page 22

Tighten to specified torque

Avoid hitting solid objects and replace blade
carrier

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Section 9: Torque values Chart

5.8

8.8

10.9

Section 9: Torque values Chart

Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes

Bolt Head Identification Bolt Head Identification

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Bolt Size

(inches) Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8

1

in-tpi

1/4" - 20 7.45.611 81612M 5 X 0.8 436597

1/4" - 28 8.5 6 13 10 18 14 M 6 X 1 7 5 11 8 15 11

5/16" - 18 15 11 24 17 33 25 M 8 X 1.25 17 12 26 19 36 27

5/16" - 24 17 13 26 19 37 27 M 8 X 1 18 13 28 21 39 29

3/8" - 16 27 20 42 31 59 44 M10 X 1.5 33 24 52 39 72 53

3/8" - 24 31 22 47 35 67 49 M10 X 0.75 39 29 61 45 85 62

7/16" - 14 43 32 67 49 95 70 M12 X 1.75 58 42 91 67 125 93

7/16" - 20 49 36 75 55 105 78 M12 X 1.5 60 44 95 70 130 97

1/2" - 13 66 49 105 76 145 105 M12 X 1 90 66 105 77 145 105

1/2" - 20 75 55 11 5 85 165 120 M14 X 2 92 68 145 105 200 150

9/16" - 12 95 70 150 110 210 155 M14 X 1.5 99 73 155 115 l215 160

9/16" - 18 105 79 165 120 235 170 M16 X 2 145 105 225 165 315 230

5/8" - 11 130 97 205 150 285 210 M16 X 1.5 155 115 240 180 335 245

5/8" - 18 150 110 230 170 325 240 M18 X 2.5 195 145 310 230 405 300

3/4" - 10 235 170 360 265 510 375 M18 X 1.5 220 165 350 260 485 355

3/4" - 16 260 190 405 295 570 420 M20 X 2.5 280 205 440 325 610 450

7/8" - 9 225 165 585 430 820 605 M20 X 1.5 310 230 650 480 900 665

7/8" - 14 250 185 640 475 905 670 M24 X 3 480 355 760 560 1050 780

1" - 8 340 250 875 645 1230 910 M24 X 2 525 390 830 610 1150 845

1" - 12 370 275 955 705 1350 995 M30 X 3.5 960 705 1510 112 0 2100 1550

1-1/8" - 7 480 355 1080 795 1750 1290 M30 X 2 1060 785 1680 1240 2320 1710

1-1/8" - 12 540 395 1210 890 1960 1440 M36 X 3.5 1730 1270 2650 1950 3660 2700

1-1/4" - 7 680 500 1520 1120 2460 1820 M36 X 2 1880 1380 2960 2190 4100 3220

1-1/4" - 12 750 555 1680 1240 2730 20101 in-tpi = nominal thread diameter in inches-threads per inch

1-3/8" - 6 890 655 1990 1470 3230 23802 N· m = newton-meters

1-3/8" - 12 1010 74 5 2270 1670 3680 27103 ft-lb= foot pounds

1-1/2" - 6 1180 870 2640 1950 4290 31604 mm x pitch = nominal thread diameter in millimeters x thread

1-1/2" - 12 1330 980 2970 2190 4820 3560

Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above.

N · m 2ft-lb 3N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb mm x pitch 4N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb

Bolt Size

(Metric) Class 5.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9

pitch

Additional Torque Values

Blade Bolt Lock Nut 450 ft-lbs

Blade Carrier Hub Nut 450 ft-lbs Minimum

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Section 10: Warranty

be free from defects in material and workmanship beginning on the date of
purchase by the end user according to the following schedule when used as
intended and under normal service and conditions for personal use.

Land Pride and the installation by the dealer of any such replacement part, and
does not cover common wear items. Land Pride reserves the right to inspect any
equipment or parts which are claimed to have been defective in material or
workmanship.

judgment shall have been misused or damaged by accident or lack of normal
maintenance or care, or which has been repaired or altered in a way which
adversely affects its performance or reliability, or which has been used for a
purpose for which the product is not designed. Misuse also specifically includes
failure to properly maintain oil levels, grease points, and driveline shafts.

the product and all warranty adjustments must be made through an authorized
Land Pride dealer. Land Pride reserves the right to make changes in materials or
design of the product at any time without notice.

of any kind, direct, consequential, or contingent to property. Furthermore, Land
Pride shall not be liable for damages resulting from any cause beyond its
reasonable control. This Warranty does not extend to loss of crops, any expense
or loss for labor, supplies, rental machinery or for any other reason.

with respect to this sale; and all implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose which exceed the obligations set forth in this
written warranty are hereby disclaimed and excluded from this sale.

the date of purchase by the end user.

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Warranty

Land Pride warrants to the original purchaser that this Land Pride product will

Overall Unit and Driveline: One year Parts and Labor

Gearbox: 5 years Parts and Labor

Blades, tires and driveline friction discs: Considered wear items

This Warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of any defective part by

This Warranty does not apply to any part or product which in Land Pride’s

Claims under this Warranty should be made to the dealer which originally sold

This Warranty shall not be interpreted to render Land Pride liable for damages

No other warranty of any kind whatsoever, express or implied, is made

This Warranty is not valid unless registered with Land Pride within 30 days from

IMPORTANT: The Online Warranty Registration should be completed by the dealer at the time of
purchase. This information is necessary to provide you with quality customer service.

Model Number ____________________ Serial Number ____________________

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Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060
Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA

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