Land Pride RCR16 User Manual

Rotary Cutters

RCR16 Series

312-742M

Operator’s Manual

Read the Operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and

warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it!

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Deﬁnitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

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

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

Section 1 Assembly and Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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

Dealer Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Optional Equipment Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Front Chain Guards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Rear Chain Guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Front Rubber Guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Rear Rubber Guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

Section 2 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Operating Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Cutting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Leveling Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Nominal Cutting Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Cutter Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Section 3 Maintenance and Lubrication . . . . . . . .15

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Service Cutting Blades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Shear Bolt Driveline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Shear Bolt Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Driveline Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Clutch Run-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Clutch Assembly and Disassembly . . . . . . .16

Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Gauge Wheel Spindle Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Gauge Wheel Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Driveline U-Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Driveline Shield Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Driveline Proﬁles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Section 4 Speciﬁcations and Capacities. . . . . . . .19

Section 5 Features and Beneﬁts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Section 6 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Section 7 Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes . . .23

Warranty Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

LandPrideprovidesthispublication“asis”withoutwarrantyof any kind, either expressedor implied. While everyprecautionhas been taken in the preparationofthis 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. The illustrations in this manual are not intended for safe and proper assembly or disassembly of equipment. The illustrations are intended for ordering parts only.

Land Pride is registered trademark.

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

Printed in the United States of America.

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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.

Be Aware of Signal Words

A signal word designates a degreeor level of hazard seriousness. The signal words are:

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.

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.

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.

Keep Riders Off Machinery

▲ Riders obstruct the operator’s

view they could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine.

▲ Never allow children to operate

equipment.

For Your Protection

▲ Thoroughly read and understand

the “Safety Label” section, read all instructions noted on them.

OFF

Shutdown and Storage

▲ Lower machine to ground, put

tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove the key.

▲ Detach and store implements in a

area where children normally do not play. Secure implement by using blocks and supports.

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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 publicroads. They are difﬁcult to see, especially at night.

▲ Flashing warning lights and turn

signals are recommended whenever driving on public roads. Use lights and devices provided with implement.

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

▲ Protective clothingand equipment

should be worn.

▲ Wear clothing and equipment

appropriate for the job. Avoid loose ﬁtting clothing.

▲ Prolonged exposure to loud noise

can cause hearing impairment or hearing loss. Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs.

▲ Operating equipment safely

requires the full attention of the operator. Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating machinery.

Use A Safety Chain

▲ A safety chain will help control

drawn machinery should it separate from the tractor drawbar.

▲ Use a chain with the strength

rating equal to or greater than the gross weight of the towed machinery.

▲ Attach the chain to the tractor

drawbar support or other speciﬁed anchor location. Allow only enough slack in the chain to permit turning.

▲ Do not use safety chain for

towing.

Practice Safe Maintenance

▲ Understand procedure before

doing work. Use proper tools and equipment, refer to Operator’s Manual for additional information.

▲ Work in a clean dry area. ▲ Lower the implement to the

ground, put tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove key before performing maintenance.

▲ Allow implement to cool

completely.

▲ Do not grease or oil implement

while it is in operation.

▲ Inspect all parts. Make sure parts

are in good condition & installed properly.

▲ 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

▲ Protective clothingand equipment

should be worn.

▲ Wear clothing and equipment

appropriate for the job. Avoid loose ﬁtting clothing.

▲ Prolonged exposure to loud noise

can cause hearing impairment or hearing loss. Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs.

▲ Operating equipment safely

requires the full attention of the operator. Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating machinery.

Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard

▲ Escaping ﬂuid under pressure can

penetratethe skincausing serious injury.

▲ Avoid the hazard by relieving

pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines.

▲ Use a piece of paper or

cardboard, NOTBODYPARTS,to check for suspected leaks.

▲ Wear protective glovesand safety

glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems.

▲ If an accident occurs, see a

doctor immediately. Any ﬂuid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result.

Safety at All Times

Thoroughly read and understand the instructions given in this manual beforeoperation. Referto the “Safety Label” section, read all instructions noted on them.

▲ Operator should be familiar with

all functions of the unit.

▲ Operate implement from the

driver’s seat only.

▲ Do not leave tractor or implement

unattended with engine running.

▲ Dismounting from a moving

tractor could cause serious injury or death.

▲ Do not stand between the tractor

and implement during hitching.

▲ Keep hands, feet, and clothing

away from power-driven parts.

▲ Wear snug ﬁtting clothing to avoid

entanglement with moving parts.

▲ Watch out for wires, trees, etc.,

when raising implement. Make sure all persons are clear of working area.

▲ Turning tractor too tight may

cause implement to ride up on wheels. This could result in injury or equipment damage.

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Safety Labels

Your implement comes equipped with all safety labels in place. They were designed to help you safely operate your implement.

1. Read and follow label directions.

2. Keep all safety labels clean and legible.

3. Replace all damaged or missing labels.

4. Some new equipment installed during repair require safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified

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by Land Pride. When ordering new components make sure the correct safety labels are included in the request. To order new labels go to your Land Pride dealer.

5. Refer to this section for proper label placement. To install new labels:

a. Clean the area the label is to be placed. b. Peel backing from label. Press firmly on surface

being careful not to cause air bubbles under label.

818-130C

Caution 540 RPM

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818-543C

Danger PTO Shield

818-540C

Danger Guard Missing

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ROTATING DRIVELINE

KEEP AWAY!

818-552C

Danger PTO Driveline

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818-556C

Danger Thrown Object

818-564C

Danger Rotating Blades

ROTATING DRIVELINE

KEEP AWAY!

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818-142C

Danger Driveline

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818-830C

Safety Combo

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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 the Rotary Cutter.

Application

Land Pride’s RCR16 Series Rotary Cutters are ideal for clearing grass, weeds and light brush. These cutters offer fast, clean, dependable mowing and have been extensively tested to ensure operating safety. High blade tip speeds assure a clean cut in a variety of field conditions. The standard stump jumper slides over stumps, rocks and debris and safety guards help contain material under the deck. See “Features and Benefits”,

“Section 5” for additional information.

Using This Manual

• This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarize

you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Read this manual and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe and efficient operation.

• The information contained within this manual was

current at the time of printing. Some parts may change slightly to assure you of the best performance.

• To ordera new Operator’s orParts Manual contact your

authorized dealer. Manuals can also be downloaded, free-of-charge from our website at www.landpride.com orprinted fromthe LandPride Service &Support Center CD-Rom which is at your dealership.

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:

NOTE:A special point of information that the operator must be aware of before continuing.

IMPORTANT: A special point of information related to its preceding topic. Land Pride’s intention is that this information should be read and noted before continuing.

Owner Assistance

The Warranty Registrationcard should be filled out by the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is necessary to provide you with quality customer service.

If customer service or repair parts are required contact a Land Pride dealer. A dealer has trained personnel, repair parts and equipment needed to service the implement.

Theparts on your RCR16Series Rotary Cutterhave been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride parts. Therefore, should your Rotary Cutter require replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer.

Serial Number Plate

For prompt service always use the serial number and model number when ordering parts from your Land Pride dealer.Be sureto includeyour serialand modelnumbers in correspondence also. Refer to Figure 1 for the location of your serial number plate.

Serial Number Plate Location

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Further Assistance

Yourdealer wantsyouto besatisfied withyournew Rotary Cutter.If for any reason you donot 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 he is aware of any problems you may have and that he 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:

Figure 1

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P.O. Box 5060

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