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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.
▲ 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 the implement.
▲ 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.
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
!
Be Aware of
Signal Words
A Signal word designates a degree or
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.
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.
!
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.
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 drivenon public roads. 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.
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.
▲ Usethefollowingmaximum
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 build-up of grease, oil or
debris.
▲ Remove all tools and unused
parts from implement before
operation.
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Prepare for Emergencies
▲ Be prepared if a fire starts.
▲ Keep a first aid kit and fire
extinguisher handy.
▲ Keep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital and
fire department near phone.
911
Wear
Protective Equipment
▲ Protectiveclothing andequipment
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 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, NOTBODYPARTS, to
check for suspected leaks.
▲ Wear protective gloves 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
YourCutter comes equipped with allsafety 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
by Land Pride. When ordering new components make sure
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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.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 a credit card.
838-062C
Amber Reflector
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818-335C
Red Reflector
818-130C (Shown)
Caution 540 RPM
818-240C
Caution 1000 RPM
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818-830C
Safety Combo
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ROTATING DRIVELINE
KEEP AWAY!
818-552C
Danger PTO Driveline
818-543C
Danger Guard Missing
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818-564C
Chain Shield
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818-556C
Danger Thrown Object
818-142C
Rotating Driveline
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Warning: High Pressure
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818-540C
Danger Guard Missing
Do Not Operate
ROTATING DRIVELINE
KEEP AWAY!
818-552C
Rotating Dr iveline
Hazard Keep Away
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Introduction
Introduction
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Land Pride
Land Pr ide welcomes you to the growing family of new
product owners.
This Cutter has been designed with care and built by
skilledwor kers using qualitymaterials.Proper assembly,
maintenance, and safe operating practices will help you
get years of satisfactory use from the machine.
Application
The standard utility duty RCR2596, RCR2510 and
RCRM2510Series Rotary Cuttersaredesigned andbuilt
by Land Pride to provide excellent cutting performance
on gently sloping or slightly contoured r ight-of ways,
pastures, set-aside-acres, and row crop fields. Their
eight and ten foot cutting widths, 2" to 12" cutting height
and ability to cut weeds and brush up to 1” diameter
make them well suited for these applications.
The RCR2596 and RCR2510 cutters operate at a PTO
speed of 540 rpm and the RCRM2510 cutter operates at
1000 rpm. A category four equal angle driveline is
available on all three models and a category four
constant velocity driveline is available on only the
RCR2510 & RCRM2510 models.
Pull-type and three-point type hitches are available.The
RCR2596 is designed for a categor y I or II three-point
hitchand theRCR2510 andRCRM2510are designedfor
a category II or III three-point hitch. All three-point
hitches are Quick-Hitch adaptable. The RCR2596 threepoint hitch requires a 45-110 hp tractor and the Pull-type
hitch requires a 30-110 hp tractor. The RCR2510 and
RCRM2510 three-point hitch requires a 50-110 hp
tractor and 35-110 hp for Pull-type.
Stump jumpers, main driveline slip-clutches, and
outboard flex couplers are also offered for driveline and
gearbox protection. Safety shields around the cutter are
offered in either chain or rubber.
See “Features and Benefits” section and “Product
Specifications” for more information and performance
enhancing options.
Terminology
“Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined by
facingthe 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 Registration card should be filled out by
the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is
necessary to provide you with quality customer ser vice.
If customer service or repair parts are required contact a
LandPr ide dealer.A dealer hastrainedpersonnel, repair
parts and equipment needed to ser vice the Cutter.
The parts on your Cutter have been specially designed
and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride
parts. Therefore,should yourCutter require replacement
parts go to your Land Pride Dealer.
Serial Number Plate
Refer to Figure 1:
For prompt service always use the serial number and
modelnumber when ordering parts from yourLand Pride
dealer.Besure to includeyour serial andmodel numbers
incorrespondencealso. Referto Figure 1 forthe location
of your serial number plate.
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 order a new Operator’sor Parts Manual contact your
authorized dealer. Manuals can also be downloaded,
free-of-charge from our website at www.landpride.com
orprinted fromtheLand PrideService & SupportCenter
by your dealer.
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Serial Number Plate Location
Figure 1
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Further Assistance
Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new
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 ser vice
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:
Land Pride
Service Department
P.O. Box 5060
Salina, KS 67402-5060
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Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up
Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up
Tractor Requirements
Weight & Horsepower
Tractor horsepower and weight must be capable of
controlling the cutter under all operating conditions.
Tractors outside the horsepowerrange must not be used.
• RCR2596 cutters
Three-point . . . . . . . . 45-110 HP
Pull-type. . . . . . . . . . 30-110 HP
• RCR2510 & RCRM2510 cutters
Three-point . . . . . . . . 50-110 HP
Pull-type. . . . . . . . . . 35-110 HP
NOTE: Ballast may need to be added toyourtractor
to maintain steering control. Refer to your tractor’s
operator manual to determine if one needs
additional ballast.
PTO Type & Speed
Tractor’srearpower take-off(PTO)speedand splinetype
must be capable of matching the cutter’s PTO type and
speed.
• RCR2596 and RCR2510 cutters
540 RPM 1 3/8”-6 spline rear power take-off
• RCRM2510 cutters
1000 RPM 1 3/8”-21 spline rear power take-off
Pull-Type Hitch
Refer to Figure 1-1
Distances between center of drawbar hitch pin hole to
end of tractor PTO shaft (“A” dimension) and from top of
drawbar hitch to center of PTO shaft (“B” dimension)
must be maintained when using the Pull-type hitches.
• “A” = 14" for 540 rpm
• “A” = 16" for 1000 rpm
• “B” = 8” for 540 and 1000 rpm
IMPORTANT: PTO damage may occur if distances
“A” and “B” are not properly maintained.
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3-Point Hitch
The lower 3-Point arms of the 3-Point hitch must be
stabilized to prevent side-to-side movement. Most
tractors have sway blocks or adjustable chains for this
purpose. Category of hitch is dependent upon the series
of cutter being used.
Read and understand the operator’s manual for your
cutter. An understanding of how it wor ks will aid in the
assembly and setup of your cutter.
This Rotary Cutter has been par tially assembled at the
factory. However, some assembly will be necessary to
attach the hitch, driveline and guards to the cutter.
It is best to go through the Pre-Assembly Checklist
before assembling the cutter. Speed up your assembly
task and make the job safer by having all the needed
parts and equipment readily at hand.
Pre-Assembly Checklist
CheckReference
Fasteners and pins that were shipped
with the cutter. NOTE: All hardware from
the factory has been installed in the
location where it will be used. If a part or
fastener is temporarily removed for
assembly reasons, remember where it
goes.Keep the parts separated.
Be sure the parts get used in the correct
location. By double checking while you
assemble, you will lessen the chance of
using a bolt incorrectly that may be
needed later.
All grease fittings are in place and
lubricated.
Safety labels are correctly located and
legible. Replace if damaged.
Operator’s
Manual
Operator’s
Manual
Section 5
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Safety
Information
pg. 1
PTO to Drawbar Distances
Figure 1-1
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Inflate tires to specified PSI air pressure.
Tighten wheel bolts to specified torque.
Red and amber reflectors are correctly
located and visible when the cutter is in
the transport position.
Have a minimum of 2 people at hand
while assembling the cutter.
Have a fork lift or loader along with
chains and safety stands that are sized
for the job ready for the assembly task.
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Gearbox Vent Plug
Refer to Figure 1-2
Gearbox vent plugs are shipped loose and packaged
with the Operator’s Manual. Remove existing splitter
gearbox pipe plug and replace with 3/8” vent plug.
Remove wing box pipe plugs and replace with 1/2” vent
plugs.
1/2” Wing Box Pipe Plug
3/8” Splitter Box Pipe Plug
1/2” Wing Box
Pipe Plug
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Figure 1-2
Lift-Type Cutter
Hitch Assembly
NOTE: Do not tighten hardware until assembly iscomplete. Refer to “Torque Values Chart for
Common Bolt Sizes” on page 38.
Refer to Figure 1-3:
1. Assemble the A-Frame hitch (#11) to the lower bolt
holes of the front inside hitch ears as shown. Insert
the 5/8" long bushings (#14) into the bottom holes of
theA-Framehitch. Securethe A-Framehitchwith the
3/4" bolts (#15), 3/4" flat washer (#13) and 3/4" lock
nut (#12).
2. Place the 2" long bushing (#17) between the AFramehitch as shown and insert 1” bolt (#9) through
the hole in the hitch and bushing. Secure with the 1”
lock nut (#10).
3. Assemble the two short braces (#8) that are on the
rear brace (#1) between the back holes of the
A-Frame (#11) using the clevis pin (#18) provided
and secure with the flat washer (#21) and cotter pin
(#19).
4. Assemble the two longer straight braces (#5) to the
front hole of the lug that is welded behind the
gearboxmount. Secure with the 1" bolt (#6) and lock
nut (#7).
5. Assemblethe formedrear braces(#2) tothe inside of
the inner most lugs at the rear of the cutter. Secure
with the 3/4” bolt (#3) and lock nut (#4).
6. Install the other clevis pin (#18), flat washer (#21)
and cotter pin (#19) into the top front hole of the AFrame.
Driveline Installation
1. Attachtheslip-clutch end of the driveline (#16)to the
gearbox input shaft securely. Make certain that the
slip-clutch is fully onto the input shaft splines.
Tighten the conical dog pin on back side of slipclutch to 45-50 ft-lb torque.
2. Securechain #20 toholein driveline guard.Dr iveline
guard not shown.
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Figure 1-3
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