Land Pride RCR2584 User Manual 2
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Operator’s Manual
Operator’s Manual
RCR2584
Rotary Cutter
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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Be Aware of Signal Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Serial Number Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Section 1 Assembly and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Lift-Type Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
3-Point Hitch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3-Point Quick Hitch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Single Tailwheel Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Dual Tailwheel Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Trail-Type Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Hitch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Axle Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Front Chain Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Rear Chain Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Tractor Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3-Point Tractor Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Trail-Type Tractor Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Safety Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Check Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Section 2 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Operating Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Cutting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Section 3 Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Leveling Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Lift-Type Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Nominal Cutting Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Cutter Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Single Tailwheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Dual Tailwheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Trail-Type Lift Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Deck Attitude Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Lift-Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Trail-Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication . . . . . . . .20
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Service Cutting Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Driveline Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Clutch Run-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Clutch Assembly and Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . .21
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Tailwheel Spindle Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Tailwheel Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Driveline U-Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Driveline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Ratchet Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Inner Tube Bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Section 5 Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . .24
Section 6 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Section 7 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes . . . .27
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
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Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information
Be Aware of Signal Words
The word that 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.
!
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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Use Safety
Lights and Devices
▲ Slow moving tractors, self-pro-
pelled equipment, and towed
implements can create a hazard
when driven on public roads. They
are difficult to see, especially at
night.
▲ Flashing warning lights and turn
signals are recommended whenever driving on public roads. Use
lights and devices provided with
implement.
Prepare for Emergencies
▲ Be prepared if a fire starts.
▲ Keep a first aid kit and fire extin-
guisher handy.
▲ Keep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital and
fire department near phone.
911
Wear
Protective Equipment
▲ Protective clothing 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.
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
preforming maintenance.
▲ 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 pars
from implement before operation.
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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.
▲ 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 folding and raising implement. Make sure all persons are
clear of working area.
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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.
Read and follow their directions.
1. Keep all safety labels clean and legible.
2. Replace all damagedor missing labels. To ordernew labels
go to your Land Pride Dealer.
3. Some new equipment installed during repair require safety
labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified
by the manufacturer. 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.
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4. Refer to this section for proper label placement.
To install new labels:
5. To install new labels:
a. Clean the area on which 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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Danger PTO Shield
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818-230C
Red Reflector
818-540C
Danger Guard Missing
ROTATING DRIVELINE
KEEP AWAY!
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Danger PTO Driveline
818-552C
Danger PTO Driveline
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818-830C
Safety Combo
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Introduction
Introduction
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Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new
product owners.
This implement 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 machine.
Theparts on yourRCR2584 Rotary Cutter havebeen specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine
Land Pride parts. Therefore,shouldyourRotary Cutter require replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer.
Using This Manual
ThisOperator’sSectionis designed tohelpfamiliarize you
with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Read this manual and follow
the recommendations to help ensure safe and efficient
operation.
The warranty Registration card should be filled out by the
dealer at the time of purchase.
To order a new Operator or Parts Manual contact your authorizeddealer.Youmayobtain partsinformation from our
website at www.landpride.com.
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.
Terminology
"Right " or "Left" as used in this manual is determined by
facingthe direction the machine will travel while in use unless otherwise stated.
Definitions
IMPORTANT:A special point of information related to
its preceding topic. The author’s intention is that this
information should be read and noted before
continuing.
NOTE: A special point of information that the author
feels an operator must be aware of before continuing.
Owner Assistance
If customer service or repair parts are required contact an
Land Pride dealer.A dealer has trained personnel, repair
parts and equipment needed to service the implement.
These parts have been specially designed and should
only be replaced with genuine Land Pride parts.
Serial Number Plate
Refer to the Figure 1 for the location of the serial number
plate.
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Serial Number Plate Location
Figure 1
Forpromptservicealwaysusetheserialnumberandmodel
number when ordering parts from a Land Pride dealer. Be
sure to include serial and model numbers in all correspondence.
Dealers want you to be satisfied with the new machine. If
for any reason an operator does not understand any part
of this manual or is not satisfied with the service received,
the following actions are suggested:
1. Discuss the matter with the dealership service manager and make sure theyare aware of any problems and
that he has had the opportunity to assist.
2. If youare 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:
Product Support
Land Pride, Service Department
1525 East North Street
P.O. Box 5060
Salina, Ks. 67402-5060
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Tractor Requirements
The RCR2584 Rotary Cutter is designed for use with tractors that are equipped with a (540 RPM 1 3/8”-6 spline)
rear power take-off (PTO).
The tractor must also provide for 3-point hitch attachment
Category II or III. The tractors rated drawbar minimum
horsepoweron a 3point to be 60hp., andon a trailtype40
hp.
NOTE:In ordertomaintain steeringcontrol, ballast
mayneed tobe added toyour tractor.Todetermine
whether or not to add the ballast, refer to your tractor’s operator manual.
Lift-Type Cutter
3-Point Hitch Assembly
NOTE: Do not tighten hardware until assembly
is complete. Refer to “Torque Values Chart for
Common Bolt Sizes” on page 27.
Refer to Figure 1-1:
1. Assemble hitch braces (#2) to the rear strap lugs
(welded to cutter deck) using 5/8" x 1 1/2" bolts (#7),
and 5/8" lock nuts (#8).
2. Rotate hitch straps (#1) and hitch braces (#2) up to a
vertical position. Install bushing (#10) and pivoting
hitch (#3) to the inside of hitch straps (#1), with hitch
braces(#2) on the outside.Install1” x 6” long bolt(#4)
and lock nut (#5).
3-Point Quick Hitch Assembly
Assemble as shown in Figure 1-2.
Driveline Installation
1. Remove wing nut holding gearbox shield and flip up
and out of the way.
2. Attach the slip clutch end of the driveline (#6) to the
gearbox input shaft securely. Make certain that the
slip clutch is fully onto the input shaft splines.Tighten
thetwo lock nutson backsideof slip clutch alternately
until they have reached the proper torque.
3. Secure chain (#9) ondrivelineto hitch brace(#2) to restrict outer shield from rotating.
4. Swing gearbox shield back into place and re-install
the wing nut and tighten.
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3-Point Hitch Assembly
Figure 1-1
3-Point Quick Hitch Assembly
Figure 1-2
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