Table of Contents Operator’s Manual - Land Pride

1 Table of Contents Operator's Manual RCR2584. Rotary Cutter 14397. Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit. ! Read the Operator's Manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it! Copyright 2008 Printed 7/14/08. 312-459M. land Pride Table of Contents Table of Contents Important Safety Information .. 1 Section 3 Adjustments .. 16. Be Aware of Signal Words .. 1 Leveling Procedure .. 16. Safety Labels .. 4 Lift-Type Cutter .. 16. Introduction .. 7 Nominal Cutting Height .. 16. Using This Manual .. 7 Cutter Height Adjustment .. 17. Terminology .. 7 Single Tailwheel .. 17. Definitions .. 7 Dual Tailwheel .. 18. Owner Assistance .. 7 Trail-Type Lift Selections.

2 18. Deck Attitude Adjustment .. 19. Serial Number Plate .. 7. Lift-Type .. 19. Section 1 Assembly and Setup .. 8 Trail-Type .. 19. Tractor Requirements .. 8. Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication .. 20. Lift-Type Cutter .. 8. Maintenance .. 20. 3-Point Hitch Assembly .. 8. Service Cutting Blades .. 20. 3-Point Quick Hitch Assembly .. 8. Driveline Installation .. 8 Driveline Clutch .. 20. Single Tailwheel Assembly .. 9 Clutch Run-In .. 20. Dual Tailwheel Assembly .. 9 Clutch Assembly and Disassembly .. 21. Trail-Type Cutter .. 10 Storage .. 21. Hitch Assembly .. 10 Lubrication .. 22. Driveline Installation .. 10 Tailwheel Spindle Tube .. 22. Axle Assembly .. 11 Tailwheel Hub .. 22. Front Chain Guard .. 11 Gearbox .. 22. Rear Chain Guard .. 11 Driveline U-Joints .. 23. Tractor Hook-Up .. 12 Driveline.

3 23. 3-Point Tractor Hook-Up .. 12 Ratchet Jack .. 23. Trail-Type Tractor Hook-Up .. 13 Inner Tube Bearing .. 23. Safety Chains .. 14 Section 5 Specifications and Capacities .. 24. Check Chains .. 14. Section 6 Troubleshooting .. 25. Section 2 Operating Instructions .. 15. Section 7 Appendix .. 27. Transporting .. 15. Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes .. 27. Operating Check List .. 15. Notes .. 28. Cutting Instructions .. 15. Warranty .. 29. Copyright 2008 All rights Reserved land Pride provides this publication as is without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this Manual , land Pride assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

4 land Pride reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit. This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future. The illustrations in this Manual are not intended for safe and proper assembly or disassembly of equipment. The illustrations are intended for or- dering parts only. land Pride is registered trademark. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Printed in the United States of America. RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M 7/14/08.. land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Be Aware of Signal Words ! WARNING Keep Riders The word that designates a degree Indicates a potentially hazardous sit- Off Machinery uation which, if not avoided, could or level of hazard seriousness.

5 The Riders obstruct the operator's result in death or serious injury, and signal words are: view they could be struck by for- includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may eign objects or thrown from the ! DANGER also be used to alert against unsafe machine. Indicates an imminently hazardous practices. Never allow children to operate situation which, if not avoided, will equipment. result in death or serious injury. This ! CAUTION. signal word is limited to the most Indicates a potentially hazardous sit- extreme situations, typically for uation which, if not avoided, may machine components that, for func- result in minor or moderate injury. It tional purposes, cannot be guarded. may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. ! For Your Protection Shutdown and Storage Thoroughly read and understand OFF.

6 The Safety Label section, read all Lower machine to ground, put instructions noted on them. 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. ON. 7/14/08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M 1. Table of Contents land Pride Important Safety Information Wear Use Safety Prepare for Emergencies Protective Equipment Lights and Devices Be prepared if a fire starts. Protective clothing and equipment Slow moving tractors, self-pro- Keep a first aid kit and fire extin- should be worn. pelled equipment, and towed guisher handy. Wear clothing and equipment implements can create a hazard Keep emergency numbers for when driven on public roads. They appropriate for the job. Avoid doctor, ambulance, hospital and are difficult to see, especially at loose fitting clothing.

7 Fire department near phone. night. Prolonged exposure to loud noise Flashing warning lights and turn can cause hearing impairment or signals are recommended when- hearing loss. Wear suitable hear- ever driving on public roads. Use ing protection such as earmuffs or lights and devices provided with earplugs. implement. Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator. Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating machinery. 911. Practice Safe Maintenance Do not grease or oil implement while it is in operation. Understand procedure before Inspect all parts. Make sure parts doing work. Use proper tools and are in good condition & installed equipment, refer to Operator's properly. Manual for additional information. Remove buildup of grease, oil or Work in a clean dry area. debris.

8 Lower the implement to the Remove all tools and unused pars ground, put tractor in park, turn off from implement before operation. engine, and remove key before preforming maintenance. 2 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M 7/14/08. land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information Safety at All Times Dismounting from a moving tractor could cause serious injury or death. Thoroughly read and understand the Do not stand between the tractor instructions given in this Manual and implement during hitching. before operation. Refer to the Safety Keep hands, feet, and clothing Label section, read all instructions away from power-driven parts. noted on them. Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid Operator should be familiar with entanglement with moving parts. all functions of the unit. Watch out for wires, trees, etc.

9 , Operate implement from the when folding and raising imple- driver's seat only. ment. Make sure all persons are Do not leave tractor or implement clear of working area. unattended with engine running. 7/14/08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M 3. Table of Contents land Pride Important Safety Information Safety Labels 4. Refer to this section for proper label placement. Your implement comes equipped with all safety labels in place. To install new labels: They were designed to help you safely operate your implement. 5. To install new labels: Read and follow their directions. a. Clean the area on which the label is to be placed. 1. Keep all safety labels clean and legible. b. Peel backing from label. Press firmly on surface, 2. Replace all damaged or missing labels. To order new labels being careful not to cause air bubbles under label.

10 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. 818-130C. 14397. Caution 540 RPM. 14363. 818-187C. Danger PTO Shield 4 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M 7/14/08. land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 14364 818-230C. Red Reflector 818-540C. 14365. Danger Guard Missing ROTATING DRIVELINE. KEEP AWAY! 14363. 818-552C. Danger PTO Driveline ROTATING DRIVELINE. KEEP AWAY! 14365. 818-552C. Danger PTO Driveline 7/14/08 RCR2584 Rotary Cutter 312-459M 5. Table of Contents land Pride Important Safety Information 14397. 818-830C.