Land Pride RCF2760, RCF2772 User Manual

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Rotary Cutters
RCF2760 and RCF2772
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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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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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Dealer QR Locator
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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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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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Danger: Guard Missing (2 places)
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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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Danger: Rotating Driveline
818-540C
Danger: Guard Missing
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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
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:

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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
lpservicedept@landpride.com
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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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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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