Land Pride RCR1884 User Manual

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Rotary Cutters
RCR1884 Series
312-880M
Operator’s Manual
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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up . . . . . . . .9
Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Vent Plug Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Category l Adapter Bushings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3-Point Hitch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Single Tailwheel Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Dual Tailwheel Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Front Guard Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Front Rubber Guard Installation . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Front Chain Guard Installation (Optional) . . . . 13
Rear Metal Deflector Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Rear Chain Guard Installation (Optional) . . . . 14
3-Point Tractor Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Checking Driveline Minimum Length . . . . . . . . 16
Section 2: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Leveling Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Deck Leveling From Left to Right . . . . . . . . . . 18
Deck Leveling From Front to Rear . . . . . . . . . 18
Top Center Link Length Adjustment . . . . . . . . 18
Single Tail Wheel Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 19
Dual Tail Wheel Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Section 3: Operating Instructions . . . . . .20
Operating Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Un-hooking the Rotary Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cutting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Section 4: Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Front and Rear Safety Guard Options . . . . . . . . .23
Front Rubber Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Front Chain Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Rear Chain Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Category l Center 3-Point Adapter Bushing . . .23
Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication 24
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Cutter Blade Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Driveline Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Clutch Run-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Clutch Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Clutch Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Clutch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Cutter Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Gauge Wheel Spindle Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Gauge Wheel Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Driveline U-Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Driveline Shield Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Driveline Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Section 5: Specifications & Capacities . .29
Section 6: Features & Benefits . . . . . . . .30
Section 7: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . .31
Section 8: Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes . . . .33
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
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Important Safety Information

Important Safety Information
These arecommon practicesthat may or may not be applicable to the productsdescribed 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.
Operator should be familiar with
all functions of the unit.
Operate implement from the
driver’s seat only.
Make sure all guards and shields
are in place and secured before operating implement.
Do not leave tractor or implement
unattended with engine running.
Dismounting from a moving
tractor could cause serious injury or death.
Do not allow anyone to stand
between the tractor and implement while backing up to the implement.
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.
Do not carry passengers on
implement at any time.

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 involvedin 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.
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 arecommon practicesthat may or may not be applicable to the productsdescribed in this manual.
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Slow moving tractors, self-
propelled equipment, and towed implements can create a hazard whendriven on public roads.They are difficult to see, especially at night.
Flashing warning lights and turn
signals are recommended wheneverdriving onpublic roads. Use lights and devices provided with implement.
Transport Machinery Safely
Comply with state and local laws.Maximum transport speed for
implement is 20 mph. DO NOT EXCEED. Never travel at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering and stopping. Some rough terrain require a slower speed.
Sudden braking can cause a
towed load to swerve and upset. Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with brakes.
Use the following maximum speed
- tow load weight ratios as a guideline:
20 mph when weight is less than or equal to the weight of tractor.
10 mph when weight is double the weight of tractor.
IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load that
is more than double the weight of tractor.
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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These arecommon practicesthat may or may not be applicable to the productsdescribed 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
Protectiveclothing and 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 pressurecan
penetratethe skincausing serious injury.
Avoid the hazard by relieving
pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines orperforming 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, NOTBODYPARTS, to check for suspected leaks.
Wear protectivegloves and 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 treated within a few hours or gangrene may result.
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.
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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. Replace all damaged or missing labels. To order new labels go to your nearest Land Pride dealer or visit our dealer locator at 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 the area the labelis to beplaced. b. Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to
be placed. c. Peel backing from label. Press firmly onto the surface. d. Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of acredit card.
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ROTATING DRIVELINE
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Danger PTO Driveline
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Introduction

Introduction
Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners.
ThisRotary Cutter has been designedwithcare and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper assembly, maintenance, and safe operating practices willhelp you getyears of satisfactoryuse from theRotary Cutter.

Application

Land Pride’s RCR1884Series Rotary Cutteris built and designed by Land Pride for cutting on gentle slopes or slightly contoured right-of-ways, pastures, around the farm or around town. The 84” cuttingwidth is compatible with maneuverable 45 to 90 horsepower tractors with 540 rpm PTO speed. The cutter has a Category I and Category II three-point hitch and is QuickHitch compatible. It is offered with a standard ASAE Category 4 driveline with slip-clutch protectionandasingle or dual rear laminated tailwheel.
TheRCR1884 cutter cuts throughgrass, weeds andlight brush up to 1 1/2” in diameter witha cutting height range of 2” to 11”. Cutting blade tip speed is 17,113 fpm. It includesa 10ga. (.135” thick)oval panstump jumperand welded on full length skid shoes. A rear metal band shield is standard equipment. Optional shields are front rubber guard, front chain guard and rear chain guard.
See“Section 5: Specifications & Capacities” on page 29 and “Section 6: Features & Benefits” on page 30 for additional information.
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Owner Assistance

The Warranty Registration card 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 requiredcontact a LandPride dealer. Adealer has trainedpersonnel, repair parts and equipment needed to service thecutter.
The parts on your Rotary Cutter have been specially designedand should onlybe replacedwithgenuine Land Pride parts. Therefore, should your cutter require replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer.
Serial Number Plate
For prompt service always use the serial number and modelnumber when ordering parts from yourLand Pride dealer.Be sureto include yourserial andmodelnumbers incorrespondence also. Refer toFigure 1 forthe location of your serial number plate.

Using This Manual

This Operator’s Manual isdesigned tohelp 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 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 inthis manual isdetermined by facing the direction the machine will operate while in use unless otherwise stated.
Definitions:
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.
NOTE:A specialpointof information that theoperator must be aware of before continuing.
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Serial Number Plate Location
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 he is aware of any problems youmay 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:
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Service Department
P.O. Box 5060
Salina, KS 67402-5060
E-mail address
lpservicedept@landpride.com
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Tractor Requirements

The RCR18 Series Rotary Cutters are designed for use with tractors that are equipped with:
45 to 90 horsepower
Category I or II Quick Hitch
540 RPM 1 3/8”-6 spline rear power take-off (PTO)

Category l Adapter Bushings

Refer to Figure 1-2:
Two adapter bushings (#1)(not includedwith thecutter) are required if attaching this cutter toa tractor with a Cat. l 3-point hitch. You can order the bushings from you nearest Land Pride dealer. Two are required when ordering.
NOTE: Ballast weights may be required to maintain steering control. Referto your tractor’soperator’s manual to determine proper ballast requirements.

Vent Plug Installation

Refer to Figure 1-1:
Vent Plug
Oil Level Plug
DO NOT OVER
FILL
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Vent Plug Location
Figure 1-1
Land Pride Cat. l Adapter Bushings
Part No. Part Description 827-071C BUSHING STEP 1.25OD x .765ID x .70 lg.
Cat. l Upper 3-Point Adapter Bushings
Stop Pin Must Be Located Above The Rear Hitch Braces
Cat. ll Upper 3-Point Hitch Pin Holes
Quick Hitch Hitch Pin
IMPORTANT: A vent plug for the gearbox is
included in a bag with themanual. See your nearest Land Pride Dealer if vent plug is missing.
Model RCR1884 Rotary Cutters are shipped with a black plug inthegearbox to prevent loss of oil during shipping and handling. This plug must bereplaced with the vent plug before operating the cutter.
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Cat. l Lower 3-Point Hitch Location
Cat. ll Lower 3-Point Hitch Location
Category l Adapter Bushings
Figure 1-2
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3-Point Hitch Assembly

IMPORTANT: Tighten allflange lock nuts snug. DO NOT torque nuts tight. All connections must be
allowed to pivot.
Refer to Figure 1-3:
1. Remove inside linch pins (#17) and assembly hitch straps (#2A & #2B) over threaded bushings (#16) as shown. Install 1 1/4” flat washers (#15) and secure with 1 1/4” lock nuts (#14). Tighten lock nuts to the correct torque. Reference Torque Chart on page 33.
2. Reinstall linch pins (#17).
3. Assemble rear hitch braces (#3)to theinside ofrear strap lugs (#13)with 5/8"-11 x 1 1/2" GR5 bolts (#6) and 5/8" hexflange locknuts (#9). Draw locknuts up snug.
4. Rotate hitch straps (#2A & #2B) up as shown and Insert 3/4”-10 x 4 1/2” GR5 hex head bolt (#7A) through hitch strap (#2A), machine washer (#11), hinge bar (#4), spacer (#5A), hinge bar (#4), machine washer (#11) and hitch strap (#2B) as shown. Secure with hex flange lock nut(#8A). Draw lock nut up snug and then back off 1/4 turn.
5. Insert 3/4”-10 x 4 1/2” GR5 hex head bolt (#7B) through rear hitch brace (#3), flat washer (#10), hinge bar (#4), spacer (#5B), hinge bar (#4), flat washer (#10) and rear hitch brace (#3) as shown. Securewith hexflange locknut (#8B).Draw locknut up snug and then back off 1/4 turn.
6. Pivot hinge bars (#4) up and insert stop pin (#1) in the hinge bars (#4) as shown. Stop pin must be positioned above the rear hitch braces (#3) when completed. See “Figure 1-2” on page 9.
7. Insert 2 cotter pins (#12) in the stop pin as shown. Secure cotter pins by bending one legof each cotter pin 45 degrees or more.
Draw Lock nuts 8A & 8B up snug
and then back off 1/4 turn.
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Single Tailwheel Assembly

NOTE: Do not tighten hardware until assembly
is complete. See “Torque Values Chart” on page 33 for correct torques.
Refer to Figure 1-4:
1. Slide adjustment plate (#1) onto tailwheel arm (#2). IMPORTANT: If chain guards are not used, install
tailwheelarm (#2)infront hole of tailwheel mounting bracketas shown. Ifchainguards are used, install in rear hole.
2. Attach front end of tailwheel arm (#2) to tailwheel
mountingbracket with5/8”-11x 3 1/4” GR5hexhead bolt (#6), 5/8” flat washer (#9)and 5/8” locknut (#7).
3. Assemble tailwheel adjusting brackets (#3 & #4) to deck rear with four 1/2”-13 x 1 1/2” GR5 carriage bolts (#5) and 1/2” flange locknuts (#8).
4. Install shim washer (#10) onto yoke spindle (#12) and insert spindle into tailwheel arm (#2). Install 2nd shimwasher (#10)onto yokespindleandsecure with roll pin (#11).
5. Assemble tailwheel adjusting plate (#1) to adjusting brackets(#3 & #4) with two1/2”-13 x 1 1/2” GR5 hex head bolts (#5) and 1/2” flange locknuts (#8).
6. Refer to “Single Tail Wheel Height Adjustment” on page 19 for adjusting instructions.
7. Tighten all locknuts to correct torque.
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Single Tailwheel Assembly
Figure 1-4
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Dual Tailwheel Assembly

NOTE: Do not tighten hardware until assembly
is complete. See “Torque Values Chart” on page 33 for correct torques.
Refer to Figure 1-5:
1. Attach tailwheel bracket (#2) to left side of cutter deck with four 1/2” -13 x 1 1/2” GR5 hex head bolts (#6), 1/2” flat washers (#11) and 1/2” flange lock nuts (#9).
IMPORTANT: If rear chain guard is used, install tailwheel arm (#1) in rear hole of bracket (#2) as shown. If rear metal deflector is used, install tailwheel arm (#1) in front hole of bracket (#2).
2. Attach tailwheel arm (#1) to tailwheel bracket (#2) with 5/8”-11 x 3 1/4” GR5 hexhead bolt (#8), 5/8” flat washer (#12) and 5/8” lock nut (#9).
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3. Assemble tailwheel adjusting brackets (#3 & #4) to left side of deck using four 1/2”-13 x 1 1/2” GR5 carriage bolts (#7) and 1/2” flange lock nuts (#10).
4. Install shim washer (#13) onto yoke spindle (#15) and insert spindleinto tailwheel arm (#1). Slide 2nd shimwasher (#13)onto yokespindleandsecure with roll pin (#14).
5. Install two 1/2”-13 x 3 1/2” GR5 hex head bolts (#5) and hex flange lock nuts (#10) in adjusting brackets (#3 & #4) as shown.
6. Tighten all nuts to correct torque.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for right side of cutter.
8. Refer to “Dual Tail Wheel Height Adjustment” on page 19 for adjusting instr uctions.
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Front Guard Assembly

Front Rubber Guard Installation

Refer to Figure 1-6:
1. Install center rubber guard (#5) with 3/8” x 1” long carriage bolts(#4). Secure with 3/8”flange nuts (#3).
2. Install left and right side r ubber guards (#2)with 3/8” x 1” long carriage bolts (#4). Secure with3/8” flange nuts (#3).
3. Tighten all 3/8” flange nuts (#2) to 31 ft-lbs as indicated in the “Torque Values Chart” onpage 33.
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Figure 1-6

Front Chain Guard Installation (Optional)

Refer to Figure 1-7:
1. Install center chain guard (#1) with 3/8”x 1” long carriage bolts(#4). Secure with 3/8”flange nuts (#3).
2. Install left and right chain guards (#2) with 3/8” x 1” long carriage bolts (#4). Secure with 3/8” flange nuts (#3).
3. Tighten all 3/8” flange nuts (#2) to 31 ft-lbs as indicated in the “Torque Values Chart” onpage 33.
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Rear Metal Deflector Assembly

Therearmetal deflector is factory supplied and must be removed before the rear chain guard option can be installed.
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DANGER
Do not operator cutter without rear protection. Do not remove rear deflector (#4) unless it is replaced by a Land Pride chain guard. Serious body injury or loss of life can result without a rear deflector or rear chain guard.
Refer to Figure 1-8:
1. Unscrew 1/2” whiz nuts (#5) and1/2” hex flange lock nuts (#6). Remove rear metal deflector(#1) from deck rear.
2. Attach carr iage bolts (#4) with whiz nuts (#6) to reardeflector for safekeeping.Keep1/2”x1 1/2” carriage bolts (#3) for reattaching tailwheel vertical support (#2) to deck during chain guard installation.
3. Store rear deflector for reuse if chain guard damaged or removed.
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Figure 1-8

Rear Chain Guard Installation (Optional)

Refer to Figure 1-9:
4. Install center chain guards (#3 & #4) with four new 1/2”-13 x 1” GR5(#7) carriage bolts (#7) as shown. Secure with 1/2” whiz nuts (#8). Do not tighten nuts.
5. Reattachtailwheelver tical support (#5) withfour existing1/2”-13 x 1 1/2” GR5carriage bolts (#6). Securewith 1/2” hex flangelocknuts (#9). Donot tighten nuts.
6. Install far left and r ight chain guards (#1 & #2) with four1/2”-13x 11/2” GR5 carriage bolts(#7) and 1/2” whiz nuts (#8) as shown.
7. Tighten all 1/2” nuts (#8 & #9) to 76 ft-lbs as indicated in the “Torque Values Chart” on page 33.
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Figure 1-9
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3-Point Tractor Hook-Up

Refer to Figure 1-10:
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Tractor hook-up to equipment is dangerous and can result in serious injury or death. Do not allow anyone to stand between the cutter and tractor during hook-up operations. Do not operate the hydraulic 3-point lift controls while someone is directly behind the tractor or near the cutter.
You will need to purchase two adapter bushings if attaching this cutter to a 3-Point Category I hitch. See “Category l Adapter Bushings” on page 9 for additional information and bushing part number.
The tractor’s lower 3-Point arms must bestabilized to preventside-to-side movement.Mosttractors havesway blocks or adjustable chains for this purpose.
1. Locate on a flat and level concrete surface.
2. Slowlybacktractorup tothe Rotary Cutterwhile using the tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control to position the tractor’slower hitch link holes (#1) in the clevis and aligned with thehitch pins (#2).
3. Engage tractor park brake, shut tractor engine off and remove key before dismounting from tractor.
4. Attach lower hitch linkholes (#1) to the clevises with hitch pins (#2). Secure with linch pins (#3).
5. Connect top center link (#4) to the upper hitch (#5) with customer supplied clevis pin and linch pin. If required, start tractor and slowly raise 3-point hitch to align center link with hitch pin hole.
6. Ensure that lower hitch arms areblocked to prevent excessive side movement.
7. Return to tractorand slowly operate controls upand downto checkforclearance betweencutter deckand tractor tires and drawbar.Move or remove drawbarif it interferes.
8. Manually adjust a lower lift arm (#1) up or down to level the Rotary Cutter from left to right.
9. Manually adjust the center link (#4) length to level cutter from front to rear.
10. Final deck leveling adjustments will be made later.
11. The liftlink rodsonyour tractor’s3- point hitchshould be adjusted to allow for lateral float. Please consult you tractor’s manual for adjusting instructions.
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Driveline Installation

An additional driveline may be required if the Rotary Cutter is used on more than one tractor especially if a quick hitch is used.
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CAUTION
Do not use a PTO adaptor.A PTOadapter will increasestrain on the tractor’s PTO shaft resulting in possible damage the shaft and driveline.
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CAUTION
Tractor PTO shield and all Rotary Cutter guards must be in place at all times during operation!
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CAUTION
Always engage parking brake, shut off tractor and remove key before dismounting from tractor.
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WARNING
Damaged drivelines can cause serious injury or death.
IMPORTANT: Some tractors are equipped with multispeed PTO ranges. Be certain your tractor ‘s PTO is set for 540 rpm.
IMPORTANT: Avoid premature driveline breakdown. A driveline that is operating must not exceed an angle of 25 degrees up or down while operating the 3-point lift. See Figure 1-11 below.
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Figure 1-11

Driveline Minimum Length

IMPORTANT: Always check driveline minimum
length during initial setup, when connecting to a differenttractor and when alternating between using aquick hitch and astandard 3-point hitch. More than one driveline may be required to fit all applications.
IMPORTANT: It is necessary to align and level the tractor’s PTO shaft with the gearbox shaft when checking driveline minimum length. Too long a driveline can damagetractor, gearbox and driveline.
Refer to Figure 1-10 on page 15:
1. Remove covering (#6) over gearbox shaft.
2. Obtain the shortest distance possible between tractor PTO shaft and gearbox shaft by starting the tractor and slowly engaging 3-point lift to move the lower arms up or down until the gearbox shaft is aligned and level with the tractor's PTO shaft. Securely block cutter deck in this position.
3. Place tractor gear selector in park, shut tractor engine off, set park brake and remove switch key.
4. Attach dr iveline to cutter and tractor as follows: a. Slide inner yoke of driveline over the gearbox
shaft and secure with locking collar.
b. Slideouter yokeofdriveline overthetractor's PTO
shaft and secure with locking collar.
c. Skip tostep 6on page17 ifdriveline fits between
tractor and Rotary Cutter.
5. The driveline will require shortening ifit is toolong to fit between the tractor and Rotary Cutter. Shorten driveline as follows:
a. Checkto make sure cutter and tractorPTO shafts
are level with each other and the deck issecurely supported at this height with support blocks.
Refer to Figure 1-12 on page 17:
b. Pull driveline profiles apart into two sections. c. Attach outer driveline universal joint to tractor
PTO shaft and inner driveline universal joint to gearboxshaft. Pull oneach driveline section tobe sure universal joints are secured.
d. Hold driveline sections parallel to each other to
determine ifthey aretoo long.The inner andouter shieldson eachsection shouldend approximately 1" short of reaching the universal joint shield on the adjacent section(see “B” dimension). If they are too long, measure 1" (“B” dimension) back fromtheuniversal joint shield and makea mark at this location on the inner and outer driveline shields.
e. Cut off inner shield at the mar k (“X” dimension).
Cut the same amount off the inner shaft (“X1” dimension). Repeat cutoff procedure (“Y”&“Y1” dimensions) to the outer driveline half.
f. Remove all burrs and cuttings.
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Figure 1-12
Refer to Figure 1-12:
6. With dr iveline profiles pulled apart, apply multi­purpose grease tothe inside of theouter profile and reassemble the two profiles.
7. Attach inner driveline yoke to the gearbox shaft and outer dr iveline yoke to the tractor's PTO shaft.
8. The driveline shouldnow bemoved back and forth to insure that bothends are secured. Reattach any end that is loose.
Refer to Figure 1-10 on page 15:
IMPORTANT: Two small chains are supplied with the driveline. These chains must be attached to outer and inner driveline yoke shields and to the cutter deck and tractor to restrict driveline shields from rotating.
9. Hook a safetychain in the hole on the outer driveline yoke shield and its opposite end to the tractor.
10. Hook the other safety chain in the hole on the inner driveline yoke shield and its opposite end to the cutter.
11. Star t tractor and raise Rotary Cutter just enough to remove support blocks fro under the cutter deck.
12. Slowly engage tractor’s 3-point controls to lower the cutter. Check for sufficient drawbar clearance. Move drawbar ahead, aside or remove if required.
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Section 2: Adjustments

Section 2: Adjustments

Leveling Procedure

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

Deck leveling from left to right

Tractor top link length
Tractor lower link height
Tailwheel height
Proper adjustment of each of these itemswill provide for higher efficiency, improved cutting performance and longer blade life. The following tools willbe needed:
Pliable tape measure
Carpenters level
3/4” Open end or hex end wrench or socket set
Protective gloves
Deck Leveling From Left to Right
Refer to Figure 2-1:
1. Locate tractor and Rotary Cutter on a flat, level surface.
2. Use tractor’shydraulic 3-point control tolower cutter until tailwheel contacts ground surface.
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DANGER
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, shut off tractor and remove key before proceeding. Ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop before dismounting from tractor.
3. Place aCarpenters level or other suitableleveling deviceonthe frontof thecutter deck.Adjust eitherone or both of the tractors 3-point lower link height adjustments to levelthe deck from left to right. Some tractors have only a single adjusting crank.
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DANGER
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, shut off tractor and remove key before proceeding. Ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop before dismounting from tractor.
IMPORTANT: Blade positioning is ver y important. The bladesshould be positioned to cut mater ial only at the front of the cutter as shown in page 19 the front, then the blades are subject to continuous material flow resulting in additional blade wear, horsepower loss and frequent blade sharpening.
Refer to
1.
2.
Refer to
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
. Ifdeck is levelor rear of cutter is lowerthan
Figure 2-1:
Place a Carpenters level on one of the main deck channels. Using the tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control lever, raise or lower the 3-point ar ms untilthe deck is slightly lower at the front (approximately 1” lower) than at the back.
Thetop center linkshould be loosewhen deck rearis supported by the tail wheel. If not, lengthen center link until loose. Final adjustment will be made later.
Figure 2-5 on page 19:
With gloves on, carefully rotate each blade to the position shown in Figure 2-5 on page 19.
At the frontof the blade cutting tip to ground surface. This distance is known as the “Nominal Cutting Height”.
The tail wheel will need adjusting if nominal cutting height is not at the preferred cutting height. Adjust tailwheel per instructions on page 19.
Repeat steps 1 to 5 until preferred cutting height is achieved.
Set stop on tractor lift quadrant so returned to the same height.
, measure thedistance from
cutter
Figure 2-5 on
can be
cutter

Top Center Link Length Adjustment

Refer to
1.
2.
3.
Figure 2-2:
Lower Adjust length of tractor’s 3-pointtop center link such
that the top and bottom hitch pins are aligned vertically with each other.
Lock center link in this position.
deck to the nominal cutting height.
cutter
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Figure 2-1

Deck Leveling From Front to Rear

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CAUTION
Wear a pair ofgloves when checkingcuttingheight. Avoiddirect contact with the cutting edge of the blade.
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Single Tail Wheel Height Adjustment

Refer to Figure 2-3:
The single tailwheel must be adjusted if cutting height is too high or too low.
1. Use tractor’s 3-point hydrauliccontrol to lift the tailwheel off the ground.
2. Remove1/2”-13 x1 1/2"GR5 carriage headbolt (#5) and 1/2” hex flange locknut (#6).
3. Adjust tailwheel (#2) up or down to desired cutting height by repositioning adjusting plate (#1) and replace attaching hardware.
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Figure 2-3

Dual Tail Wheel Height Adjustment

Refer to Figure 2-3:
The dual tailwheels must be adjusted if cutting height is too high or too low.
1. Use tractor’s 3-point hydrauliccontrol to lift the tailwheels off the ground.
2. Remove 1/2” -13 x 3 1/2" GR5 bolts (#2).
3. Adjust tailwheel (#1) up or down to desired cutting height and reinsert 1/2” -13 x 3 1/2" GR5 bolts (#2).
4. Secure 1/2” bolts with 1/2” flange lock nuts (#3). Tighten lock nuts to correct torque.
For best cutting efficiency, adjust the lower 3-point arm height such that the front cutter blade is approximately 1" lower than the rear cutter blade.
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Section 3: Operating Instructions

Operating Check List

Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of the Rotary Cutter. Therefore, it is absolutely essential that no oneoperates 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 7
Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up, page 9
Section 2: Adjustments, page 18
Section 3: Operating Instructions, page 20
Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication, page 24 Operating Checklist
Check Reference
Read “Important Safety Information”
Read “Assembly & Set-up” Instructions. Read “Operating Instructions” Check oil level in gearboxes. Make sure
all plugs have been replaced properly. Check cutter initially and periodically for
loose bolts & pins, See Torque Values Chart.
Make sure all guards and shields are in place.
Lubricate cutter as needed. Refer to
“Maintenance and Lubrication”.
With cutter attached to a tractor and PTO disengaged and completely stopped, make the following inspections:
1. Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure itis in
good working condition.
2. Carefully raise and lower implement to ensure that
thedrawbar,tires,and otherequipment onthe tractor do not contact the cutter frame or PTO driveline.
3. Check PTO guards to make certain they arein good
working condition and in place.
4. With PTO disengaged and completely stopped,
check cutting blades for sharpness.
5. Adjust tractor lower3-point arms such that the deck
is set to cutting height.
IMPORTANT: Stop PTO immediately if vibration continues after a fewrevolutionsduring start-up and anytimeit occurs thereafter. Waitfor PTOto come to a complete stop before dismounting from tractor to check for probable causes. Make necessary repairs and adjustments before continuing on.
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6. Start tractor, set throttle to idle or slightly above idle and slowly engage the PTO. Initial start-up vibration is normal and should stop after a few revolutions. StopPTO rotationimmediately if vibrationcontinues.
IMPORTANT: Do not exceed rated PTO speed of the cutter. Excessive engine speed will cause damage to the power train components.
7. Once the cutter is running smoothly,increase tractor PTO speed to540 RPM. Stop PTO rotation immediately if vibration occurs.

Transporting

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CAUTION
When traveling on public roadsat night or during the day, use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to operators of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state and local laws.
IMPORTANT: Always disengage the tractor’s PTO before raising the cutter to transport position.
1. Makesure driveline does notcontact tractor or cutter when raising cutter to the 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 speedto 20 mph.Transport onlywith a farm tractor of sufficient size and horse power.
4. Whentraveling onroadways, transport in sucha way that faster movingvehicles may pass you safely.
5. Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over rough or hilly terrain.

Un-hooking the Rotary Cutter

Un-hook Rotary Cutter from the tractor asfollows:
1. Park on a level solid surface.
2. Lowerdeck to levelground orontoblocks supporting the deck just above ground level.
3. Engage tractor parkbrake,shut tractor engine off and remove key before dismounting from tractor.
4. Disconnect driveline from tractor PTO shaft.
5. Un-hook 3-point hitch from tractor. Reinstall hitch pins, linch pins andhair pincotters incutter hitch for storage.
6. See “Cutter Storage” on page 26 if cutter is to be stored for a long time.
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Cutting Instructions

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CAUTION
Do not over speed PTO or machine damage may result. This cutter is designed tobe used only with a tractor having a 540 RPM rear PTO.
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WARNING
The RCR186 series cutter is designed to cut grass and brush up to 1 1/2” in diameter. Using this cutter for another type of work can damage the drive components, deck and support frame.
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DANGER
Gearbox and driveline shields must be secured in place when operating to avoid injury or death from entanglement in rotating drivelines.
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DANGER
Rotary Cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high speeds. Therefore, the use of front & rear deck safety shields is strongly recommended when cutting along highways or in an area where people may be present!
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DANGER
Never operate the cutter in theraised position. The cutter can discharge object at high speeds resulting in serious injury or death.
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DANGER
Do not cut on steep inclines. The tractor and cutter could flip over causing damage to the equipment, serious bodily injury or death.
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DANGER
Do not use cutter to lift or carry objects. Lifting and/or carrying objects can result in damage to the cutter, serious bodily injury or death.
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DANGER
Never carry a person on the cutter. A person can fall and be ran over by the cutter or tractor causing serious injury or death.
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DANGER
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 can cause serious injury or death.
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DANGER
Do not use deck as a fan. Cutting blades are not properly designed or guarded for this use. Using the deck as a fan can result in injury and/or death.
NOTE: Your Rotary Cutter is equipped with free swinging cuttingblades to reduce shock loads to the cutter if striking obstacles.
IMPORTANT: It isimportant tomaintain correct RPM PTO speed. Loss ofPTO speed will allow the blades to hinge back and result in ragged, uneven cutting.
This cutter was designed tocutgrassand medium brush in right-of-ways, pastures and for shredding row crop residues.
1. Thoroughly Inspect the area to be cut for debris and unforeseen objects. Mark any potential hazards.
2. Start the machine slowly; do not use full throttle. Allow 10 seconds for cutter blades to become aligned proper ly before going to 540 RPM.
3. Neverrun fastenough tooverload thetractor orcutter. Ground speed depends on two things:
The density of material being cut.
The size of tractoroperating the cutter.
4. After the first 50 feet, stop and check to seethat the cutter is adjusted properly.
5. Do not engage PTO with machine in the fully raised or lowered position.
6. Periodically disengage PTO, turn off tractor, remove ignition key and check for foreign objects wrapped around the rotor shaft. Block cutter deck up before removing objects.

General Operating Instructions

It is important that you familiarized 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 84" Rotary Cutter.
The running operational safety check maynow be done. It is important that at any time during this safety check youdetect a malfunctionin either thecutter or tractorthat you immediately shut the tractor off, remove its’ key, and make necessary repairs and/or adjustments before continuing on.
Make sure before startingthe tractorthat the park brake is engaged, the PTO is disengaged, and the cutter is restingon theground.Start thetractor and setthe engine throttle speed at a low idle. Raise the cutter with the tractor’s rear hydraulic lift control lever to transport
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position making sure that the PTO shaft does not bind anddoes notcontactthe cutterframe. Lower thecutter 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 transport height checking for bind or chatter in the driveline. Lower the cutter to the ground and increase the tractor’s engine rpm until itreaches the cutter full PTO operating speed of 540rpm. If everything is still running smoothly, once more raise the cutter to transport height to check for driveline bindor chatter. Lower the cuttertotheground, return the engine to a low idle, and disengage the PTO. Position theadjustable stops on the tractor’s hydraulic lift lever so the cuttercan 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 insuch a manner that faster movingvehicles can easilysee you and passyousafely.Reduce your speed when travelling overrough and hillyterrain. Avoidquickor sharpsteering corrections. Take extra care to insure thatthe mower doesn’t come into contact with obstacles such as trees, buildings or fences. Use accessory lights and appropriate reflective devices to provide adequate warningto pedestrians andother vehicle operatorswhen travelingonpublic roads and in thedark of night. Comply with all local, state and federal laws.
It isimportantthatyou inspect the area where you will be cutting and clear itof safetyhazards andforeign objects either before or afteryou arriveat thecutting 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 toinspect 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 PTOspeed and 2 to 5 mphground speed toproduce a cleancut. Make atractor gear and range selection that will enable you to maintain these speedcombinations. 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 happensyou may try reversingthe direction ofcutand/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 throughdipsto prevent hanging up the tractor and cutter. Slow down in turns. Remember to look back often.
Nowthat you’re preparedand well briefedyou may begin cutting. Begin mowing by doing the following:
Reducing the tractor’s engine rpm
Make sure the cutter ison the ground incuttingposition
Engage the PTO
Raise the engine rpm to the appropriate PTO speed
Begin mowing.
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 todetermine the effect on quality of cut. With a little practice you will be pleasedwith whatyouand yourLand Pride RotaryCutter can do.
Whether you aredone mowing, need to take a break, or just need to make a few adjustments to the cutter, remember to always do the following:
Reduce the tractor’s engine rpm
Disengage the PTO
Stop on level ground
Set the park brake
Turn off the engine and remove the key
Stay on the tractor until the cutter blades have come to
a complete dead stop.
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Section 4: Options

Section 4: Options

Front and Rear Safety Guard Options

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DANGER
Rotary Cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high speeds; therefore, use of front and rear safety shields is strongly recommended when cutting along highways and in areas where people may be present.
IMPORTANT: Not all objects will be stopped by safety shields. Therefore, Land Pride recommends using extreme cautionwhen cutting in public areas. It is best to operate the Rotary Cutter when no one is within 300 feet of the cutter.
Land Pride offers two types of front guards to best suit your application. They are the rubber skirt guard and chain skirt guard. The rubber skirt guardis more economical and designed for light duty applications. The chain guard is designed to handle heavier applications where cutter blades make contact with solid dense objects that are capable of tearingthrough rubber skirts.

Front Rubber Guard

Refer to Figure 4-1:
Part Number & Description
312-866A Front Rubber Guard Assembly See “Front Rubber Guard Installation” on page 13 for
proper installation.

Front Chain Guard

Refer to Figure 4-2:
Part Number & Description
312-869A Front Chain Guard Assembly
See “Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up” onpage 13 for installation.
Land Pride offers a rear chain safety guard designed to handle heavy applications where cutter blades make contact with solid dense objects.
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Figure 4-1
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Front Chain Guard
Figure 4-2

Rear Chain Guard

Refer to Figure 4-3:
The rear chain safety guard is designed for heavy applications and open the rear to allow material to discharge better. See “Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up” on page 14 for installation.
Part Number & Description
312-872A Rear Chain Guard Assembly

Accessories

Category l Center 3-Point Adapter Bushing

The RCR1884 Rotary Cutter will require twoAdapter Bushings if attaching the cutter to atractor with a Cat.l 3-point hitch. See “Category l Adapter Bushings” on page 9 for additional information and bushing part number.
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Figure 4-3
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Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication

Maintenance

Properservicing and adjustmentis the keyto the longlife of any implement. With careful and systematic inspection, you can avoid costly maintenance, time and repair.
After using your Rotary Cutter for several hours, check all bolts to be sure they are tight.
Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels from your Land Pride Dealer.

Cutter Blade Maintenance

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DANGER
Always disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO before servicing the underside of the cutter deck. Cutter can be engaged if tractor is started resulting in damage to the cutter, bodily injury and/or death.
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WARNING
Always secure cutter deck in the up position with solid supports before servicing the underside of the 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.
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5. 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. 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 notgrind blades to a razor edge. Leave a blunt
cutting edge approximately 1/16” thick.
d. Alwaysgrind 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 sameafter
sharpening with not more than 1 1/2 oz. difference.
Refer to Figure 5-1:
6. 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.
IMPORTANT: Replace cutting blades with genuine Land Pride blades only. Blades must be replaced in mating pairs. Not replacingboth bladeswill resultin an out-of-balance condition that will contribute to premature bearing break down on the spindle hub and create structural cracks in cutter housing.
Always inspect cutting blades before each use. Make certainthey are properly installedandare in good working condition.Replace anyblade that isdamaged, worn,bent, or excessively nicked. Small nicks can be ground out when sharpening.
1. Place tractorgearselector in park and/or set brakes, shut engine off and remove ignition key.
2. Disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO and secure cutter deck in theup position with solid supports beforeservicing underside of cutter.
3. Inspect cuttingblades. Make certain theyareproperly installed and are in good working condition. Replace anyblade that is damaged, worn,bent, or excessively nicked. Small nicks can be ground out when sharpened.
4. To remove blades from the cutter, align blade bolts with blade bolt access holelocated in the deck as shown in Figure 5-1.
Blade Bolt Access Hole
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Figure 5-1
Refer to Figure 5-2 on page 25:
IMPORTANT: Examine blade bolts (#1) and washers(#5) forexcessive wearandreplace if worn.
IMPORTANT: Locknuts can loose their ability to lock properly once removed. Therefore, always use a used blade nut or plain nut in steps 7 & 8 below and then replace used nut with new locknut in
step 9.
7. Start by assembling blades without shim(#2). Insert blade bolt (#1) through blade (#3), dish pan (#4) and flatwasher (#5).Temporary secureblade witha used 1 1/8"-12 nut. Draw nut up snug. Do not tighten.
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8. Check blade deflection. If deflection is greater than 3/4", remove blade bolt and reassemble as before except include shim (#2) in the assembly. Select shim thickness based ondeflection. The greater the deflection, the thicker the shim.
9. Once blade deflection is correct, replace used nut with new locknut (#6) and torque to 450 ft-lbs.
10. If replacingdishpan (#4),nut on gearboxoutput shaft should be torqued to 450 ft-lbs. minimum and cotter pin installed in nut withlegs securelybent around nut.
3/4" maximum
blade deflection
when blade
bolts are tight
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CAUTION
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, shut off tractor, and remove key before making any of the following adjustments.
Refer to Refer to Figure 5-3:
1. Using apencil orother marker, scribea lineacross the exposed edges of the clutchplates andfriction discs.
Cutter Blade Assembly
Figure 5-2
Land Pride Cutter Blade Parts
Item Part No. Part Description
318-586A BLADE BOLT KIT
(Includes items 1, 2, 5, & 6 below)
1 802-277C BLADE BOLT 1 1/8-12 x 3 7/16 WITH KEY 2 312-075D BLADE SPACER 16 GA. (.060") 2 312-082D BLADE SPACER 18 GA. (.048") 2 312-089D BLADE SPACER 20 GA. (.036") 2 312-808D BLADE SPACER 24 GA. (.024") 3 820-138C CUTTER BLADE 1/2 x 4 x 31 CCW 4 312-881H 27 x 10G OVAL DISHPAN WELDMENT 5 804-147C WASHER FLAT 1 HARD ASTMF436 6 803-170C NUT HEX TOP LOCK 1 1/8-12 PLATE

Driveline Protection

Cutter drive components are protected from shock loads by a friction slip-clutch. The clutch must be capable of slippage dur ing operation to protect the gearbox, driveline and other drive train parts.

Clutch Run-In

Friction clutches should be “r un-in” prior to initial operation and after long periods of inactivity to remove any oxidation that may have accumulated on friction surfaces. To prevent driveline and gear box damage, repeat “run-in” instructions at beginning of each season and when moisture and/or condensation seizes inner friction plates.
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Clutch
Figure 5-3
2. Carefullyloosen each of the8 spring retainer nutson the clutch housing atotal of EXACTLY 2 revolutions. Itwill be necessary tohold the hexend ofthe retainer bolt inorderto count the exact numberofrevolutions.
3. Start tractor and engagedriveline for 2-3 seconds to permit slippage of the clutch surfaces. Disengage the PTO, then re-engage a second time for 2-3 seconds. Disengage the PTO, shut off tractor and remove key. Wait for all components to stop before dismounting from tractor.
4. Inspect clutch and ensure that scribed markings made on the clutch plates have changed position. Slippage has not occurred if anytwo marks on the friction disc and plate are still aligned.
IMPORTANT: The clutch must be disassemb ledinto separate friction discs if one or more friction disc did not slip during clutch run-in operation. See Clutch Disassembly on page 26.
5. Tighten eachspringretainer nut onthe clutch housing exactly 2 revolutions to restore clutch to original settingpressure. SeeClutch Assemblyon page 26for exact spring length.
6. The clutch should be checkedduring the first hour of cutting andperiodically each week.An additional set of scribe marks can be added to checkfor slippage.
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Clutch Disassembly

Refer to Figure 5-4 on page 26:
Disassembly of the clutch is simply amatter of removing the spring retainer nuts (#1), springs (#2) and bolts (#3) from the assembly. Each friction disc (#4) must then be separated from the metal surface adjacent to it.

Clutch Inspection

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

Clutch 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 the bolts and secure with nuts (#1).
Refer to Figure 5-5:
Install new frictiondiscs ifneeded and reassemble all components in properorder. Progressivelytighten each spring retainer nutuntil spring length is 1.283” (1 9/32”).
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Clutch Adjustment
Figure 5-5

Cutter Storage

It is good practice to clean off any dirt or grease that may haveaccumulatedon the cutter and onanymoving parts at the end ofaworkingseasonor when the cutter will not be used for a long period.
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DANGER
Always disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO and secure cutter deck in the up position with solid supports before servicing the underside of the cutter.
Clutch Disassembly
Figure 5-4
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1. Clean cutter of all debris.
2. Check bladesforwear and replaceif necessary, see “Cutter Blade Maintenance” on page 24.
3. Inspect cutter for loose,damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace as needed.
4. Lubricate as noted under “Lubrication” on page 27.
5. Store cutter inside when possible to prolong its life.
6. Repaint parts wherepaint is worn or scratched to preventrust. Ask yourdealer forAerosol Land Pride touch-up paint.
Land Pride Touch-up Paint
Part No. Part Description 821-011C PAINT LP BEIGE SPRAY CAN
821-032C PAINT LP GLOSS BLACK SPRAY CAN
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Lubrication

Lubrication Legend
24652
24652
Multi-purpose spray lube
Multi-purpose grease lube
Multi-purpose oil lube
50
Intervals in hours at which lubrication is required
hrs
Hours

Gauge Wheel Spindle Tube

Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = 6 pumps
Hours

Gauge Wheel Hub

The gauge wheel hub is equipped with a relief hole located directly opposite the grease fitting. The relief hole releases pressure from inside the hubcasting when it is greased. The hub should be greased until grease purges from the relief hole.
Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = Until grease purges from the relief hole
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8
IMPORTANT: Your cutter is shipped with the
gearbox vent plug with dipstick packaged in the Operator’s Manual bag and should have been installed in the gearboxby your Land Pride dealer. Please see your Land Pride dealerif the vent plug with dipstick was not included.
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Gearbox

IMPORTANT: Do not overfill! Level cutter and wait
for gearbox oil to cool before checking. An unlevel cutter or a gearbox with hot oil will not show correct oil level on the dipstick.
Unscrew top vent plug in gearbox to remove dipstick. Wipe oil from dipstick and screw it back in without tightening. Unscrew dipstick and check oil level mark. If low, fill throughtop plug holein gearbox with80-90W EPoiluntil oil reaches full mark on the dipstick. Reinstall vent plug with dipstick and tighten.
Take your gearbox to a Land Pride dealer if it requires service.
Type of Lubrication: 80-90W EP Gear Lube Quantity = Fill until oil reaches full mark on dipstick.
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Driveline U-Joints

Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = 6 pumps
8
Hours
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Driveline Shield Bearings

Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = 6 pumps
20
Hours

Driveline Profiles

Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = Clean & coat the inner tube of the driveline
with a light film of grease and then reassemble.
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Section 5: Specifications & Capacities

Section 5: Specifications & Capacities

RCR1884 Model
RCR1884
Cutting Width 84” Overall Width 89" Overall Length with Tail Wheel 133” Blade Tip Speed 17,113 fpm Machine Weight (with Front Rubber
Guard and Rear Metal Band) Driveline ASAE Category 4 Driveline Protection Slip Clutch Recommended Tractor PTO HP 45 - 90 HP PTO Speed 540 rpm Gearbox HP Rating 90 HP Gearbox 1:1.44 Speed-Up Beveled Gears with Cast Iron Housing Gearbox Oil Type 80-90W EP Gear Lube Cutting Height 2” - 11” Deck Material Thickness 10 Ga. Deck Height
(Bottom of Deck to Bottom of Skid Shoe) Skid Construction Standard 1/4” x 2 1/2” welded on Tailwheel Mount Assembly Welded arm and Caster Fork Tailwheel 4” x 8” x 15” Laminated Tire Hitch Category l or Category II Quick Hitch Stump Jumper Oval 10 ga. Pan Blades 1/2” x 4" Heat Treated Alloy Steel
Blade Bolt Keyed with harden flat washer and lock nut Blade Cutting Capacity 1 1/2” Diameter Front Guard Standard: Rubber Guard
Rear Guard Standard: Metal Banding
851 lbs. without driveline
9 1/8”
Free-Swinging High Lift - Low Friction
Optional: Chain Guard
Optional: Chain Guard
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Section 6: Features & Benefits

Section 6: Features & Benefits

RCR1884 Model
Features Benefits
Surpassed rugged industry standards
Tractor HP range 45 - 90 HP 5 Year gearbox warranty Shows our confidence in the gearbox integrity. Cat. 4 driveline with
2-plate slip-clutch Cat I or Cat II Hitch
Quick Hitch Capability Lower clevis type
3-point hitch 84” Cutting width Wide cutting width, Reduces cutting time in the field. Heavy 10 gauge
deck construction Box tubing deck supports Makes for a stronger rigid deck. Fully welded deck Adds additional strength. Extended cutter front For increased material flow and added protection. Round back design Helps discharge grass better than enclosed or partially enclosed cutter. 9 1 1/2” Deck Height Allows cutter to handle heavy cutting conditions. 2” to 11” Cutting height Provides for a wide range of cutting conditions. Standard rear guard: Metal band Aids against flying debris. Optional rear guard: Chain guard Provides better material discharge relief than metal band guard. Optional front guard: Rubber guard
Chain guard 1/4” x 2 1/2” Full length
skid shoes Splined blade bar hub Allows for tight positive fit of stump jumper and blade bar to gearbox output shaft. 10 Gauge stump jumper Standard oval stump jumper slides over stumps, rocks and debris. High blade tip speed Ensures clean cut. (17,113 FPM) 15” Laminated tailwheel Laminated material is long lasting in rough conditions. Heavy-duty spindle
on tailwheel 1 1/2” Cutting capacity Can aid in cleaning brush 90 Hp gearbox A rugged heavy built gearbox capable of handling heavy cutting applications.
All Land Pride Rotary Cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary testing procedures specified by ANSI.
Slip-clutch driveline offers convenience for continual work.
Permits deck to follow the terrain for an even cut. Quick Hitch provides for fast hook-up.
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.
Aids against flying debris. Provides better protection than the rubber guard.
Provides sidewall reinforcement and full protection to bottom of sidewall.
Tailwheels take a beating, 1 1/4” spindle gives the strength to protect tailwheel assembly.
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Section 7: Troubleshooting

Section 7: T roubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution Oil seal leaking
Driveline yoke or cross failing
Driveline clutch slipping
Bent Driveline (NOTE:driveline should be repaired or replaced if bent)
Driveline telescoping tube failing
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 Raise cutting height
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
Check seal areas daily
Slowly engage PTO at low engine rpm
Driveline telescoping tube wearing
Blades wearing excessively
Blades breaking Blades coming loose
Blade carrier becomes loose
Blade bolt holes worn Blade carrier bent Excessive side skid wear
T ail wheel support failing
Needs lubrication Lubricate every 20 hours
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 14 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 Avoid hitting solid objects and replace blade carrier 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
Raise cutting height
Raise cutting height
Tighten blade hardware (refer to “Cutter Blade Maintenance” on page 24
Tighten to specified torque
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Problem Cause Solution
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Excessive vibration
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
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Section 8: Appendix

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Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes

Bolt Head Identification
Bolt Size (Inches)
1
in-tpi
1/4" - 20 7.4 5.6 11 8 16 12 M 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 55 115 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 1120 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 2010 1 3/8" - 6 890 655 1990 1470 3230 2380 1 3/8" - 12 1010 745 2270 1670 3680 2710 1 1/2" - 6 1180 870 2640 1950 4290 3160 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.
Grade 2 Grade 5
Grade 8
N·m2ft-lb3N·m ft-lb N·m ft-lb mm x pitch N·m ft-lb N·m ft-lb N·m ft-lb
Bolt Size (Metric)
1
in-tpi = nominal thread diameter in inches-threads per inch
2
N· m = newton-meters
3
ft-lb= foot pounds
4
mm x pitch = nominal thread diameter in millimeters x thread
pitch
Bolt Head Identification
5.8 8.8 10.9
Class 5.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9
Additional Torque Values
Blade Bolt Lock Nut 450 ft-lbs Blade Carrier Hub Nut 450 ft-lbs minimum
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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.
and the installation by the dealerof any such replacement part, and does not cover common wearitems such as blades, belts, tines, etc. Land Pride reserves theright 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 adjustmentsmust be made throughsuch 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 limitedto the replacement of any defective part byLand Pride
This Warranty does not apply to any part or product which in Land Pride’s
Claims under this Warranty must 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
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Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060
Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA
www.landpride.com
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