Land Pride RCF2784, 326-364M User Manual
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Rotary Cutters
RCF2784
30697
Operator’s Manual
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see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and
warnings are serious - follow without exception.
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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
Gearbox Vented Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3-Point Cutter Assembly & Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3-Point Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3-Point Single Tailwheel Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3-Point Dual Tailwheel Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3-Point Tractor Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Check Driveline Collapsible Length . . . . . . . . . . 13
Shorten Driveline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Check Driveline Maximum Length . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Check Driveline Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Pull-Type Cutter Assembly & Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Hitch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Axle Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Pull-Type Tractor Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Hydraulic Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Purge Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Assembly of Optional Guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Front Rubber Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Front Single or Double Chain Guard . . . . . . . . . 18
Rear Single or Double Chain Guards . . . . . . . . . 19
Section 2: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3-Point Leveling & Cutting Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Deck Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cutting Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Single & Dual Tailwheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 21
Center 3-Point Link Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Pull-Type Deck Leveling & Cutting Height . . . . . . . 22
Deck Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Front To Back Deck Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cutting Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Section 3: Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . 24
Operating Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Inspection of Tractor & Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Blade Engagement & Disengagement . . . . . . . . . . 26
Blade Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Blade Disengagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Field Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Unhooking the Rotary Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication . . . . . 29
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Slip-Clutch Protected Drivelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Clutch Run-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Clutch Assembly and Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Cutter Blade Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Skid Shoe Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Long Term Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Ordering Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Gauge Wheel Spindle Tube (3-Point Cutters) . . . 34
Gauge Wheel Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Driveline U-Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Driveline Shield Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Driveline Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Ratchet Jack (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Section 5: Specifications & Capacities . . . . . 36
Section 6: Features & Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Section 7: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Section 8: Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . 40
Section 9: Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Safety at All Times
Thoroughly read and understand
the instructions given in this
manual before operation. Refer to
the “Safety Label” section, read all
instructions noted on them.
Do not allow anyone to operate
this equipment who has not fully
read and comprehended this
manual and who has not been
properly trained in the safe
operation of the equipment.
▲ The operator must not use drugs
or alcohol as they can change the
alertness or coordination of that
person while operating equipment.
The operator should, if taking overthe-counter drugs, seek medical
advice on whether he/she can
safely operate the equipment.
▲ Operator should be familiar with all
functions of the tractor and
attachments, and be able to
handle emergencies quickly.
▲ Make sure all guards and shields
are in place and secured before
operating implement.
▲ Keep all bystanders away from
equipment and work area.
▲ Operator must start tractor and
operate controls from the driver’s
seat only. Never from the ground.
▲ Do not leave tractor or implement
unattended with engine running.
▲ Dismounting from a moving tractor
can cause serious injury or death.
▲ Do not allow anyone to stand
between tractor and implement
while backing up to implement.
▲ Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from power-driven parts.
▲ Watch out for fences, trees, rocks,
wires, etc., while operating and
transporting implement.
▲ Turning tractor too tight may cause
hitched machinery to ride up on
wheels. This could result in injury
or equipment damage.
Look For The Safety Alert Symbol
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a
potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra
safety precaution must be taken. When you see this
symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that
follows it. In addition to design and configuration of
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Be Aware of
Signal Words
A Signal word designates a degree or
level of hazard seriousness. The
signal words are:
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DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is limited to the most
extreme situations, typically for
machine components that, for
functional purposes, cannot be
guarded.
For Your Protection
▲ Thoroughly read and understand
the “Safety Label” section, read
all instructions noted on them.
equipment, hazard control, and accident prevention are
dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and
proper training of personnel involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance, and storage of equipment.
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WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed
when guards are removed. It may also
be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
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CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
Tractor Shutdown & Storage
▲ If engaged, disengage PTO.
▲ Lower attached implement to
ground, put tractor in park or set
park brake, turn off engine, and
remove switch key to prevent
unauthorized starting.
▲ Wait for all components to come to
a complete stop before leaving the
operator’s seat.
▲ Detach and store implement in an
area where children normally do
not play. Secure implement using
blocks and supports.
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cover and to the left will take you to the
Parts Manual for this equipment. Download
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open the App, point your phone on the QR
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Refer to Parts Manual
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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Important Safety Information
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 immediately.
Any fluid injected into the skin
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
818-681C
Notice: 20 MPH Max.
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Safety Combo
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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 Heavy Duty RCF2784 Rotary Cutter is built and
designed by Land Pride for cutting on gentle sloping
or slightly contoured right-of-ways, pastures, set aside
acres, and row crop fields. Its 84" cutting width and Quick
Hitch capability makes it compatible with the
60 to 130 HP tractors with 540 rpm PTO speed, and
Category lI or lIl 3-Point or pull-type hitch. Its Category 4
driveline is protected with a 4 plate slip clutch.
The cutter removes grass, weeds, and light brush up to
3" in diameter and has a cutting height range of
1 1/2" to 12" with a cutting blade tip speed of 14,369 fpm.
This unit comes with a standard 3/16" x 24" x 38" heavyduty oval stump jumper and replaceable skid shoes.
Optional front rubber deflector or front chain guard and
rear chain guards are available.
See “Specifications & Capacities” on page 36 and
“Features & Benefits” on page 38 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 41. 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:
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
lpservicedept@landpride.com
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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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DO NOT
OVERFILL!
Oil Level
Plug
Remove
Solid Plug
Install
Vented Dipstick
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WARNING
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WARNING
IMPORTANT: The rear chain guard is shipped
attached to the underside of the deck and must be
removed before putting cutter into service or the
cutting blades will hit the guard.
NOTE: When lowering cutter onto the working area,
keep hitch straps from falling onto the manual tube
and breaking the tube.
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
Tractor Requirements
Tractor horsepower and hitch category should be within
the range noted below. Tractors outside the horsepower
range must not be used.
Tractor Horsepower Rating . . . . . . . . . . . 60 to 130 HP
Hitch Type:
3-Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Category Cat lI & lII
Pull-Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Draw Bar
PTO Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .540 RPM
Hydraulic Outlets (Pull-Type) . . . . . . . . . Single Outlet
Tractor Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Warning Below
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” on page 40 to determine
correct torque values for common bolts. See “Additional
Torque Values” at bottom of chart for exceptions to
standard torque values.
Gearbox Vented Dipstick
Refer to Figure 1-1:
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.
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
2. Unbolt rear chain guard from underside of deck.
3. Cut shipping straps securing driveline and hitch
4. Remove lag screws securing front face of cutter to
5. Using lifting device, remove tension on hitch pins
6. Remove hitch pins from clevis plates and lift cutter
before removing shipping hardware.
Keep all attaching hardware for reassembly later.
straps to the shipping crate. Remove driveline from
shipping crate and pivot hitch straps down gently.
the crate.
securing clevis plates to shipping crate.
from shipping crate.
Gearbox Vented Dipstick Installation
Figure 1-1
7. Gently lower cutter onto the working area. Be careful
not to allow hitch straps to fall onto the manual tube.
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Hitch Assembly
Figure 1-2
3-Point Cutter Assembly & Set-up
The following instructions are for assembling the 3-Point
cutter. See page 14 for “Pull-Type Cutter Assembly &
Set-up” instructions.
3-Point Hitch
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.
Refer to Figure 1-2:
1. Attach right and left-hand hitch straps (#6 & #10) to
cutter deck with 7/8"-9 x 2 1/2" GR5 bolts (#16),
bushings (#4), 2 1/4" O.D. flat washers (#22), and
nylock hex nuts (#18). Tighten nylock nuts to the
correct torque.
2. Attach driveline hook (#12) to hitch strap (#6) using 5/
16"-18 x 1 1/4" bolt (#28) and nut (# 29).
3. Bolt left and right-hand hitch straps together with
1"-8 x 4 1/2" GR5 cap screw (#14), bushing (#2), and
hex flange lock nut (#19). Tighten lock nut to the
correct torque.
4. Attach long rear braces (#11) to rear deck lugs in the
holes shown with 5/8"-11 x 1 3/4" GR5 hex head cap
screws (#13), bushings (#5), flat washers (#21), and
hex flange lock nuts (#20). Tighten lock nuts to the
correct torque.
5. Bolt long rear braces (#11) together with
5/8"-11 x 1 1/2" GR5 cap screw (#15) and hex lock
nut (#17). Tighten lock nut to the correct torque.
6. Insert 1" x 2" clevis pin (#7B) through rear holes in
short braces (#3) and secure with cotter pin (#8B).
Bend one or both legs of cotter pin around clevis pin
to retain cotter pin.
7. Attach long rear braces (#11) to short rear
braces (#3) by inserting 1" x 2" clevis pin (#7A)
through middle hole in short rear brace (#3), both
long rear braces (#11), middle hole of short rear
brace (#3), and flat washer (#9A). Secure clevis pin
with cotter pin (#8A). Bend one or both legs of cotter
pin around clevis pin to retain cotter pin.
8. Rotate short rear braces (#3) around until clevis
pin (#7B) is above long rear braces (#11) as shown in
Detail-A.
9. Attach short rear braces to right and left-hand hitch
straps by inserting clevis pin (#24) through hitch
strap (#10), flat washer (#9B), both short rear
braces (#3), flat washer (#9C), hitch strap (#6), and
flat washer (#9D). Secure clevis pin (#24) with cotter
pin (#8C). Bend one or both legs of cotter pin around
clevis pin to retain cotter pin.
10. Attach clevis pin (#26) to right and left-hand hitch
straps (#10 & #6) as shown. Secure clevis pin with
hairpin cotter (#23).
11. Attach hitch pins (#1) and 2 1/2" long adapter
bushings (#27) to 3-Point clevis as shown. Secure
hitch pins with linchpins (#25).
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3-Point Single Tailwheel Option
Refer to Figure 1-3:
1. Attach tailwheel A-frame (#1) to inside of rear deck
lugs with 5/8"-11 x 2" GR5 cap screws (#2A), and hex
nylock nuts (#5). Draw nylock nut up snug, do not
tighten.
2. Install two 2 1/4" OD machine washers (#6A & #6B)
onto tailwheel spindle (#9).
3. Insert tailwheel spindle (#9) into pivot tube of
A-frame (#1) and install machine washer (#6C)
over tailwheel spindle. Secure tailwheel with
3/8" x 2 1/2" roll pin (#8).
4. Attach bottom hole of tailwheel adjustment bar (#3) to
deck rear with 5/8"-11 x 2" GR5 cap screw (#2C), and
hex nylock nut (#5). Draw nylock nut up tight, do not
torque tight.
5. Attach tailwheel adjustment bar (#3) to A-frame (#1)
with 5/8"-11 x 2" GR5 cap screw (#2B), spring lock
washer (#7), and hex nut (#4). Tighten hex nut until
lock washer (#7) is squeezed flat.
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Single Tailwheel Assembly
Figure 1-3
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3-Point Dual Tailwheel Option
Refer to Figure 1-4:
1. Attach tailwheel frame (#1) to outside of rear deck
lugs with 5/8"-11 x 1 3/4" GR5 cap screws (#3), and
hex flange nylock nuts (#7). Draw nylock nut up snug,
do not tighten.
2. Install two 2 1/4" OD machine washers (#9A & #9B)
onto tailwheel spindle (#11).
3. Insert tailwheel spindle (#11) into pivot tube of
tailwheel frame (#1) and install machine washer
(#9C) over tailwheel spindle. Secure tailwheel with
3/8" x 2 1/2" roll pin (#10).
4. Attach bottom hole of tailwheel adjustment bar (#2) to
deck rear with 5/8"-11 x 2" GR5 cap screw (#4A), and
hex nylock nut (#6). Draw nylock nut up tight, do not
torque tight.
5. Attach tailwheel adjustment bar (#2) to tailwheel (#1)
with 5/8"-11 x 2" GR5 cap screw (#4B), spring lock
washer (#8), and hex nut (#5). Tighten hex nut until
lock washer (#8) is squeezed flat.
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Figure 1-4
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NOTE: Driveline installation instructions will follow
after hooking-up cutter to tractor. This is because
the distance between tractor PTO shaft and gearbox
input shaft can vary from tractor to tractor.
NOTE: Land Pride’s QH20 Cat. II Quick Hitch can
be attached to the tractor to provide quick and easy
3-Point hook-up and detachment. See your nearest
Land Pride dealer to purchase a QH20 Quick Hitch.
NOTE: Adapter bushings (#13) are used if tractor
3-Point hitch is Cat. lll. The bushing can also be
used when using a Quick Hitch.
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3-Point 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 tractor with 3-Point Category lI or lII hitch is required.
The lower 3-Point arms must be stabilized to prevent
side-to-side movement. Most tractors have sway blocks
or adjustable chains for this purpose.
1. Slowly back tractor to the Rotary Cutter while using
tractor’s 3-Point hydraulic control lever to align lower
3-Point arm hitch holes with clevis hitch pin holes.
2. Engage tractor park brake, shut tractor engine off
and remove key before dismounting from tractor.
5. Return to tractor and slowly and carefully raise and
lower cutter to ensure drawbar, tires, and other
equipment on the tractor do not contact cutter frame.
Move or remove drawbar if it interferes with cutter.
6. Manually adjust one of the lower lift arms up or down
to level the Rotary Cutter from left to right.
7. Manually adjust length of top-center-link to align
center hitch pin vertically above lower hitch pins.
Final deck leveling adjustments will be made later.
8. The tractor’s lower 3-Point arms should be adjusted
for lateral float. Please consult your tractor’s manual
for adjusting instructions.
Driveline Installation
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.
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.
3. Attach lower 3-Point arms to clevises with hitch
pins (#1) and if required adapter bushings (#12).
Secure hitch pins with linch pins (#6).
4. Connect upper center 3-Point link hitch hole to upper
hitch with clevis pin (#7) and hairpin cotter (#5).
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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.
Driveline Installation
Figure 1-5
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