Land Pride Brush Cutter RCF2760 and RCF2772 User Manual

Rotary Cutters  
RCF2760 and RCF2772  
30945  
326-460M  
Operator’s Manual  
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see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and  
warnings are serious - follow without exception.  
Your life and the lives of others depend on it!  
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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  
Look For The Safety Alert Symbol  
Thoroughly read and understand  
the instructions given in this  
manual before operation. Refer to  
the “Safety Label” section, read all  
instructions noted on them.  
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  
equipment, hazard control, and accident prevention are  
dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and  
proper training of personnel involved in the operation,  
transport, maintenance, and storage of equipment.  
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.  
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Be Aware of  
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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.  
Signal Words  
The operator must not use drugs  
or alcohol as they can change the  
alertness or coordination of that  
person while operating equipment.  
The operator should, if taking over-  
the-counter drugs, seek medical  
advice on whether he/she can  
safely operate the equipment.  
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.  
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CAUTION  
Operator should be familiar with all  
functions of the tractor and  
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.  
attachments, and be able to  
handle emergencies quickly.  
Make sure all guards and shields  
are in place and secured before  
operating implement.  
Keep all bystanders away from  
equipment and work area.  
Operator must start tractor and  
operate controls from the driver’s  
seat only. Never from the ground.  
For Your Protection  
Thoroughly read and understand  
the “Safety Label” section, read  
all instructions noted on them.  
Tractor Shutdown & Storage  
If engaged, disengage PTO.  
Do not leave tractor or implement  
Lower attached implement to  
ground, put tractor in park or set  
park brake, turn off engine, and  
remove switch key to prevent  
unauthorized starting.  
Wait for all components to come to  
a complete stop before leaving the  
operator’s seat.  
unattended with engine running.  
Dismounting from a moving tractor  
can cause serious injury or death.  
Do not allow anyone to stand  
between tractor and implement  
while backing up to implement.  
Keep hands, feet, and clothing  
away from power-driven parts.  
Detach and store implement in an  
area where children normally do  
not play. Secure implement using  
Watch out for fences, trees, rocks,  
wires, etc., while operating and  
transporting implement.  
blocks and supports.  
OFF  
Turning tractor too tight may cause  
hitched machinery to ride up on  
wheels. This could result in injury  
or equipment damage.  
Parts Manual QR Locator  
Dealer QR Locator  
The QR (Quick Reference) code on the  
cover and to the left will take you to the  
Parts Manual for this equipment.  
The QR code on the left will  
link you to available dealers  
for Land Pride products.  
Refer to Parts Manual QR  
Locator on this page for  
detailed instructions.  
Download the appropriate App on your  
smart phone, open the App, point your  
phone on the QR code and take a picture.  
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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.  
Maximum transport speed for an  
Use Safety  
Transport  
attached implement is 20 mph. DO  
NOT EXCEED. Never travel at a  
speed which does not allow  
adequate control of steering and  
stopping. Some rough terrains  
require a slower speed.  
Lights and Devices  
Machinery Safely  
Slow moving tractors,  
Comply with state and local laws.  
self-propelled equipment, and  
towed implements can create a  
hazard when driven on public  
roads. They are difficult to see,  
especially at night.  
Use towing vehicle and trailer of  
adequate size and capacity.  
Secure equipment towed on a  
As a guideline, use the following  
maximum speed weight ratios for  
an attached implement:  
trailer with tie downs and chains.  
Sudden braking can cause a trailer  
to swerve and upset. Reduce  
speed if trailer is not equipped with  
brakes.  
Avoid contact with any over head  
utility lines or electrically charged  
conductors.  
Flashing warning lights and turn  
signals are recommended  
20 mph when weight of attached  
implement is less than or equal to  
the weight of machine towing the  
implement.  
10 mph when weight of attached  
implement exceeds weight of  
machine towing implement but  
not more than double the weight.  
whenever driving on public roads.  
Engage park brake when stopped  
on an incline.  
IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load  
that is more than double the weight  
of the machine towing the load.  
Do not grease or oil implement  
Use A Safety Chain  
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 attached implement to the  
ground, put tractor in park, turn off  
engine, and remove key before  
performing maintenance.  
while it is in operation.  
A safety chain will help control  
drawn machinery should it  
Inspect all parts. Make certain  
parts are in good condition &  
installed properly.  
Replace parts on this machine with  
genuine Land Pride parts only. Do  
not alter this machine in a way  
which will adversely affect its  
performance.  
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.  
Remove buildup of grease, oil, or  
Allow implement to cool before  
debris.  
working on it.  
Remove all tools and unused parts  
Disconnect battery ground cable (-)  
before servicing or adjusting  
electrical systems or before welding  
on implement.  
from implement before operation.  
Do not use safety chain for towing.  
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Important Safety Information  
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in  
this manual.  
Prepare for Emergencies  
Be prepared if a fire starts.  
Wear  
Avoid High  
Pressure Fluids Hazard  
Protective Equipment  
Keep a first aid kit and fire  
Wear protective clothing and  
equipment appropriate for the job  
such as safety shoes, safety  
Escaping fluid under pressure can  
penetrate the skin causing serious  
injury.  
Avoid the hazard by relieving  
pressure before disconnecting  
hydraulic lines or performing work  
on the system.  
extinguisher handy.  
Keep emergency numbers for  
doctor, ambulance, hospital, and  
fire department near phone.  
glasses, hard hat, and ear plugs.  
Clothing should fit snug without  
fringes and pull strings to avoid  
entanglement with moving parts.  
Prolonged exposure to loud noise  
can cause hearing impairment or  
hearing loss. Wear suitable  
hearing protection such as  
earmuffs or earplugs.  
Make sure all hydraulic fluid  
connections are tight and all  
hydraulic hoses and lines are in  
good condition before applying  
pressure to the system.  
Operating equipment safely  
requires the operator’s full  
attention. Avoid wearing radio  
headphones while operating  
machinery.  
Use a piece of paper or  
cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to  
check for suspected leaks.  
Wear protective gloves and safety  
glasses or goggles when working  
with hydraulic systems.  
DO NOT DELAY. If an accident  
occurs, see a doctor familiar with  
this type of injury immediately. Any  
fluid injected into the skin or eyes  
must be treated within  
a few hours or  
911  
gangrene may  
result.  
Tire Safety  
Use Seat Belt and ROPS  
Keep Riders Off  
Machinery  
Tire changing can be dangerous  
and should be performed by  
trained personnel using the  
correct tools and equipment.  
When inflating tires, use a clip-on  
chuck and extension hose long  
enough to allow you to stand to  
one side and NOT in front of or  
over the tire assembly. Use a  
safety cage if available.  
Operate only tractors equipped  
with a Roll-Over Protective  
Never carry riders or use  
Structure (ROPS) and seat belt.  
machinery as a person lift.  
Keep folding ROPS in the “locked  
Riders obstruct operator’s view.  
up” position at all times.  
Riders could be struck by foreign  
objects or thrown from the  
machine.  
Fasten seat belt snugly and  
securely to help protect against  
serious injury or death from falling  
and machine overturn.  
Wear protective equipment such  
as a hard hat, safety shoes, safety  
glasses, and ear plugs.  
Never allow children to operate  
equipment.  
When removing and installing  
wheels, use wheel handling  
equipment adequate for the  
weight involved.  
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Important Safety Information  
specified by Land Pride. When ordering new components  
make sure the correct safety labels are included in the  
request.  
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.  
4. Refer to this section for proper label placement.  
To install new labels:  
1. Keep all safety labels clean and legible.  
a. Clean surface area where label is to be placed.  
2. Refer to this section for proper label placement. Replace  
all damaged or missing labels. Order new labels from your  
nearest Land Pride dealer. To find your nearest dealer,  
3. Some new equipment installed during repair requires  
safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as  
b. Spray soapy water onto the cleaned area.  
c. Peel backing from label and press label firmly onto the  
surface.  
d. Squeeze out air bubbles with edge of a credit card or  
with a similar type of straight edge.  
818-130C  
Caution: 540 RPM  
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30947  
818-543C  
Danger: Guard Missing  
(2 places)  
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Important Safety Information  
818-142C  
Danger: Rotating Driveline  
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818-556C  
Danger: Thrown Object  
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818-564C  
Danger: Rotating Blades  
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838-614C  
Red Reflector  
(2 places)  
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Important Safety Information  
ROTATING DRIVELINE  
KEEP AWAY!  
818-552C  
Danger: Rotating Driveline  
24597  
818-540C  
Danger: Guard Missing  
24597  
30947  
818-830C  
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Introduction  
Introduction  
Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new  
product owners.  
Owner Assistance  
The Online Warranty Registration should be completed  
by the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is  
necessary to provide you with quality customer service.  
This Rotary Cutter has been designed with care and built  
by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper  
assembly, maintenance, and safe operating practices will  
help you get years of satisfactory use from this machine.  
The parts on your Rotary Cutter have been specially  
designed by Land Pride and should only be replaced with  
genuine Land Pride parts. Contact a Land Pride dealer if  
customer service or repair parts are required. Your Land  
Pride dealer has trained personnel, repair parts, and  
equipment needed to service the implement.  
Application  
The RCF2760 and RCF2772 Series Rotary Cutters are  
designed and built by Land Pride to provide excellent  
cutting performance on gentle slopes, slightly contoured  
right-of-ways, roadsides, pastures, set-aside-acres,  
around the farm, and around town. They are compatible  
with 35 to 130 horsepower tractors with a category I or II  
three-point hitch and 540 RPM PTO speed. The cutters  
are Quick Hitch adaptable and equipped with an ASAE  
category 4 driveline with 4-plate slip-clutch for protection.  
Serial Number  
Model No. _____________Serial No. ______________  
For quick reference and prompt service, record model  
number and serial number in the spaces provided above  
and again on warranty page 33. Always provide model  
number and serial number when ordering parts and in all  
correspondences with your Land Pride dealer. Refer to  
Figure 1 for location of your serial number.  
RCF27 Series cutters with 1 1/2" to 12" cutting height  
range, can cut through grass, weeds, crops, brush, and  
small trees up to 3 inches in diameter with a blade tip  
speed of 12,384 FPM for the RCF2760 and 14,861 FPM  
for the RCF2772. These units come equipped standard  
with a 3/16" thick heavy-duty stump jumper and  
replaceable bolt-on skid shoes. Optional shields for the  
front are rubber deflector and single chain guard.  
Optional shield for the rear is single chain guard.  
See “Specifications & Capacities” on page 28 and  
“Features & Benefits” on page 30 for additional  
information and performance enhancing options.  
Using This Manual  
This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarize  
the operator with safety, assembly, operation,  
adjustments, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Read  
this manual and follow the recommendations to help  
ensure safe and efficient operation.  
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Figure 1  
Further Assistance  
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.  
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:  
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  
1. Discuss the matter with your dealership service  
manager making sure that person is aware of any  
problems you may have and has had the opportunity  
to assist you.  
Terminology:  
“Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined by  
facing the direction the machine will operate while in use  
unless otherwise stated.  
2. If you are still not satisfied, seek out the owner or  
general manager of the dealership, explain the  
problem, and request assistance.  
Definitions:  
3. For further assistance write to:  
IMPORTANT: A special point of information related  
to the following topic. Land Pride’s intention is this  
information must be read & noted before continuing.  
Land Pride Service Department  
1525 East North Street  
P.O. Box 5060  
Salina, Ks. 67402-5060  
NOTE: A special point of information that the  
operator should be aware of before continuing.  
E-mail address  
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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up  
STercatiocnt1o: ArssRemeblqy &uSierte-ump ents  
1. The cutter is shipped with 3/4" clevis pin (#12), pivot  
tube (#1), and hairpin cotter (#11) assembled to hitch  
straps (#5). Pivot tube (#1) should be removed only if  
hitching to a Cat. 1 hitch.  
Tractor horsepower and hitch category should be within  
the range noted below. Tractors outside the horsepower  
range must not be used.  
2. Bushings (#2) are zip tied to top hitch (#13).  
Tractor Horsepower Rating . . . . . . . . . . .35 to 130 HP  
Hitch Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cat I & II  
PTO Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .540 RPM  
PTO Shaft Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3/8"-6 Spline  
3. Remove hex flange lock nuts (#9A) and flat  
washers (#10) from bolt (#6A).  
4. Reattach A-frame brace bars (#5) with  
5/8"-11 x 1 3/4" hex head bolts (#6A), bushings (#2),  
flat washers (#10), and lock nuts (#9A). Tighten lock  
nuts (#9A).  
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WARNING  
Ballast weights may need to be added to your tractor to  
maintain steering control. Refer to your tractor operators  
manual to determine proper ballast requirements.  
5. Attach 1 5/32" diameter holes in rear brace bars (#3)  
to inside of rear deck lugs with 5/8"-11 x 1 3/4" GR5  
bolts (#6B), 13/32" long bushings (#4), flat washers  
(#10), and lock nuts (#9B). Tighten lock nuts (#9B).  
Torque Requirements  
on page 32 to determine correct torque values when  
tightening hardware. See Additional Torque Values” at  
bottom of chart for exceptions to standard torque values.  
IMPORTANT: See Detail A in Figure 1-1 on page 9.  
Floating top hitch (#13) must be installed with  
ears (#14) above rear brace bars (#3).  
6. Rotate A-frame/floating top hitch (#5 & #13) up and  
rotate left rear brace (#3) up until holes in rear  
Uncrating Instructions  
braces (#3) align with hole in floating top hitch (#13).  
7. Insert 3/4"-10 x 4 1/2" GR5 bolt (#7) into the left rear  
brace (#3), floating top hitch (#13), and right rear  
brace (#3).  
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WARNING  
Always secure cutter with an overhead crane, fork lift, or  
other suitable lifting device before removing hardware bags,  
shipping components, bands, lag screws, and hitch pins. The  
cutter can suddenly fall causing serious injury or death.  
8. Secure bolt with hex flange lock nut (#8). Draw lock  
nut (#8) up snug and then back off 1/4 turn.  
1. Secure cutter with a hoist or other lifting device  
before removing shipping hardware.  
NOTE: After assembly of hitch, push on top of  
A-frame assembly (#5). It should rotate backwards  
and floating top link (#13) should rotate upwards. If  
they are too stiff to rotate, loosen nuts (#8) until  
floating top link (#13) rotates freely.  
2. Cut shipping straps securing driveline and hitch  
straps (#5) to the shipping crate. Remove driveline  
from shipping crate and lay gently hitch straps down  
onto the shipping crate.  
Tailwheel Assembly  
3. 5-pack only: Remove bar at the top connecting this  
cutter to other cutters. Be sure to replace the bolts in  
the cutter and to tighten it to the correct torque.  
1. Attach tailwheel gauge arm (#1) to inside of rear deck  
lugs with 5/8"-11 x 2" GR5 cap screws (#3C) and hex  
nylock nuts (#5). Draw nylock nut (#5) up snug and  
then back off 1/4 turn.  
4. Remove lag screws securing cutter deck to crate.  
5. Using lifting device, remove tension on hitch pins  
securing clevis plates to shipping crate.  
2. Install two 2 1/4" OD machine washers (#7) onto  
tailwheel spindle (#9).  
6. Remove hitch pins from clevis plates and lift cutter  
from shipping crate.  
3. Insert tailwheel spindle into tailwheel pivot tube (#1).  
NOTE: When lowering cutter onto the working area,  
keep hitch straps (#5) from falling onto the manual  
tube and breaking the tube.  
NOTE: Keep adjustment bar (#2) rotated up off the  
deck to prevent scratching the paint while driving roll  
pin (#8) in with a hammer.  
7. Gently lower cutter onto the working area. Be careful  
not to allow hitch straps (#5) to fall onto the plastic  
manual tube.  
4. Install third machine washer (#7) over tailwheel  
spindle and secure with 3/8" x 2 1/2" roll pin (#8).  
5. Attach bottom hole of tailwheel adjustment bar (#2) to  
deck rear with 5/8"-11 x 2" GR5 cap screw (#3B), and  
hex nylock nut (#5). Draw nylock nut up tight, do not  
torque tight.  
3-Point Hitch Assembly  
NOTE: Pivot tube (#1) is used only when  
hooking-up to a Cat. ll 3-point hitch.  
6. Tighten hex nut (#4) until lock washer (#6) is  
squeezed flat.  
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Hitch Assembly  
Figure 1-1  
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Tail Wheel Assembly  
Figure 1-2  
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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up  
Gearbox Vented Dipstick  
IMPORTANT: The driveline must be lubricated  
before putting it into service. Refer to “Lubrication  
IMPORTANT: Rotary Cutters are shipped with a  
solid plug in the gearbox to prevent loss of oil during  
shipping and handling. The solid plug on top of the  
gearbox must be replaced with a vented dipstick. Do  
not operate cutter without vented dipstick installed.  
The tractor’s PTO shaft and cutter gearbox shaft  
must be aligned and level with each other when  
hooking-up the driveline to the tractor.  
An additional driveline may be required if cutter is to  
be used on more than one tractor, especially if a  
Quick Hitch is used.  
A vented dipstick is shipped loose and packaged with the  
Operator’s Manual. Remove temporary solid plug from  
top of gearbox and replace with vented dipstick. See your  
nearest Land Pride dealer if dipstick is missing.  
Remove  
Solid Plug  
Install  
Vented Dip-  
Oil Level  
Plug  
DO NOT  
OVERFILL!  
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Figure 1-3  
Driveline Installation  
30953  
Driveline Installation  
Figure 1-4  
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DANGER  
All guards and shields must be installed and in good working  
condition at all times during cutter operation.  
1. Remove rubber sleeve (#3) from gearbox input shaft.  
2. Remove coupling bolts (#1) from end of  
driveline (#5).  
!
DANGER  
Do not engage tractor PTO while hooking-up and unhooking  
driveline or while someone is standing near the driveline. A  
persons body and/or clothing can become entangled in the  
driveline resulting in serious injury or death.  
3. Unsnap access doors (#4) on both sides of gearbox  
shield and rotate doors open.  
4. Slide slip-clutch end of driveline (#5) onto gearbox  
input shaft until holes in slip-clutch align with notch in  
gearbox shaft.  
!
WARNING  
5. Insert coupling bolts (#1) through driveline yoke and  
gearbox input shaft.  
Always disengage PTO, put tractor in park or set park brake,  
shut tractor engine off, remove ignition key, and wait for  
blades to come to a complete stop before dismounting tractor.  
6. Secure with removed hex nuts (#2). Tighten hex nuts  
to the correct torque.  
7. Close access doors (#4) on gearbox shield.  
!
WARNING  
8. Raise driveline (#5) up and rotate driveline hook (#6)  
down.  
Do not over-speed PTO or machine breakage may result.  
Some tractors are equipped with multispeed PTO ranges. Be  
certain your tractors PTO does not exceed 540 RPM.  
9. Lower driveline (#5) until resting in driveline  
hook (#6).  
10. Continue with “Tractor Hook-Up” on page 11.  
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WARNING  
Do not use a PTO adapter. A PTO adapter will increase strain  
on the tractors PTO shaft resulting in possible damage to  
shaft and driveline. It will also defeat the purpose of the  
tractors master shield and could cause bodily injury or death.  
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Tractor Hook-Up  
Hairpin Cotters  
In Holes A”  
!
DANGER  
A Crushing Hazard exists when hooking-up equipment to a  
tractor. Do not allow anyone to stand between tractor and  
implement while backing-up to implement. Do not operate  
hydraulic 3-point lift controls while someone is directly  
behind tractor or near implement.  
1-3  
Hitch Pins  
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3-Point Hitch Pin Configuration For Cat. l Hitch  
Figure 1-6  
NOTE: Land Pride’s Quick Hitch can be attached to  
the tractor to provide quick and easy 3-point hook-  
up and detachment. See your nearest Land Pride  
dealer to purchase a Quick-Hitch.  
Hairpin Cotters  
In Holes “B”  
A 3-Point Category I or Category II hitch is required. 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.  
1-4  
Hitch Pins  
35391  
3-Point Hitch Pin Configuration For Cat. ll Hitch And  
Quick Hitch Pin Configuration For Cat. l & ll Hitches  
Figure 1-7  
1. Slowly back tractor up to Rotary Cutter while using  
tractor’s 3-Point hydraulic control to align lower  
3-Point arm holes with clevis lug holes “C.  
4. Connect top center 3-Point link to upper pivot hitch:  
2. Engage tractor park brake, shut tractor engine off,  
and remove key before dismounting from tractor.  
a. Cat. l Hitch: Connect center link with clevis  
pin (#8) and hairpin cotter (#7).  
3. Attach lower arms to clevises with hitch pins (#9) and  
secure with hairpin cotters (#6) as follows:  
b. Cat. ll Hitch: Connect center link with clevis  
pin (#8), pivot tube (#2), and hairpin cotter (#7).  
a. Cat. l 3-Point Hitch: Insert hairpin cotters (#6) in  
5. The length of the top center link will be adjusted later  
after the tail wheel has been installed.  
hole “A”.  
b. Cat. ll 3-Point Hitch and Cat. l & ll Quick Hitch:  
6. The arm lift cylinders on your tractor’s 3- point hitch  
should be adjusted to allow for lateral float. Please  
consult your tractor’s manual for adjusting  
instructions.  
Insert hairpin cotters (#6) in hole “B.  
c. See also Figure 1-6 & Figure 1-7 for illustration of  
hitch pin positions in clevis.  
35397  
37298  
Tractor Hook-Up  
Figure 1-5  
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Hook-up Driveline to Tractor PTO  
Check Clearances  
1. Return to tractor and slowly raise and lower  
implement carefully to ensure that the drawbar, tires,  
and other equipment on the tractor do make contact  
with cutter frame and driveline. Move or remove  
drawbar if needed.  
1. Park tractor on a level surface. Place gear selector in  
park or set park brake. Make sure PTO is  
disengaged.  
2. Slowly engage tractor 3-point lift lever to raise cutter  
until gearbox input shaft is at the same height as the  
tractor PTO shaft.  
2. Manually adjust one of the two lower lift arms up or  
down to level the Rotary Cutter from left to right.  
3. Manually adjust the length of the top-link to level the  
Rotary Cutter from front to rear. Final deck leveling  
adjustments will be made later.  
3. Support cutter deck at this height with support jacks  
or blocks to keep cutter from drifting down.  
4. Shut tractor engine off and remove switch key.  
5. Lift driveline (#3) off of driveline support (#4).  
Check Driveline Collapsible Length  
6. Driveline support (#4) will rotate up until secure  
against A-frame (#5) as it is spring loaded.  
IMPORTANT: A driveline that is too long can bottom  
out causing structural damage to tractor and cutter.  
Always check driveline collapsed length during initial  
setup, when connecting to a different tractor, and  
when alternating between using a quick hitch and a  
standard 3-point hitch. More than one driveline may  
be required to fit all applications.  
7. Collapse driveline (#3) by pushing tractor end of  
driveline toward the gearbox.  
Length” if driveline is too long to start onto tractor  
PTO shaft.  
1. Make sure driveline is properly installed and level  
before checking driveline collapsible length. (Refer to  
“Figure 1-4:” instructions on page 10.)  
8. Pull back on driveline yoke collar (#1) and push  
driveline yoke onto the tractor PTO shaft. Release  
pull collar and continue to push driveline yoke  
forward until pull collar locks in place.  
2. With driveline level, measure (“B” dimension) back  
from universal joint shield to end of outer driveline  
shield as shown in Figure 1-9. If measurement is less  
than 1", then shorten driveline using instructions  
9. The driveline should now be moved back and forth to  
ensure both ends are secured to the tractor PTO  
shaft and gearbox input shaft. Reattach any end that  
is loose.  
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24804  
Outer Shielding has been removed for clarity.  
22311  
Driveline Shortening  
Figure 1-9  
Driveline Maximum Extended Length  
Figure 1-10  
Check Driveline Interference  
1. Make certain driveline yokes are properly attached.  
Shorten Driveline  
2. Start tractor and raise Rotary Cutter just enough to  
remove support blocks from under the cutter.  
Be sure to check driveline collapsed length first. If  
required, shorten driveline.  
3. Slowly engage tractor hydraulic 3-point control lever  
to lower cutter while checking for sufficient drawbar  
clearance. Move drawbar ahead, aside, or remove if  
required.  
1. Unhook driveline from tractor PTO shaft. Pull outer  
and inner drivelines apart.  
2. Reattach outer driveline to tractor PTO shaft. Pull on  
inner and outer driveline yokes to be sure universal  
joints are properly secured.  
3. Hold inner and outer drivelines parallel to each other:  
IMPORTANT: Avoid premature driveline breakdown.  
A driveline that is operating must not exceed an  
angle of 25 degrees up or down while operating 3-  
point lift.  
a. Measure 1" (“B” dimension) back from outer  
driveline universal joint shield and make a mark at  
this location on the inner driveline shield.  
b. Measure 1" (“B” dimension) back from the inner  
driveline universal joint shield and make a mark at  
this location on the outer driveline shield.  
4. With PTO off, raise implement fully up to make the  
following checks below. If driveline exceeds any of  
the limits listed, set tractor 3-point lift limiter at a  
height that will keep the driveline within its lift limits  
and to avoid premature driveline breakdown.  
4. Remove driveline from tractor PTO shaft and gearbox  
shaft.  
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5. Measure from end of inner shield to scribed mark  
(“X” dimension). Cut off inner shield at the mark. Cut  
same amount off the inner shaft (“X1” dimension).  
Driveline does not exceed 25 up.  
Driveline does not exceed maximum allowable  
length recorded in step 2 under “Check Driveline  
6. Measure from end of outer shield to scribed mark  
(“Y” dimension). Cut off outer shield at the mark. Cut  
same amount off the outer shaft (“Y1” dimension).  
7. Remove all burrs and cuttings.  
Check Driveline Maximum Length  
The driveline maximum allowable length must, when fully  
extended, have a minimum overlap of profile tubes by not  
less than 1/2 the free length with both inner and outer  
profile tubes being of equal length.  
1. Apply multi-purpose grease to the inside of the outer  
shaft and reassemble the driveline.  
24872  
Maximum PTO Driveline Movement During Operation  
Figure 1-11  
2. Assemble the two driveline profiles together with just  
1/2 overlapping of the profile tubes as shown. Once  
assembled, measure and record maximum allowable  
length here. ________  
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Section 2: Optional Equipment Set-Up  
Section 2: Optional Equipment Set-Up  
30956  
Front Rubber Guard  
Figure 2-1  
Front Chain Guard (Single & Double Chain)  
Front and Rear Guard Installations  
1. Install front chain guard (#1) as shown with  
3/8"-16 x 1" GR5 carriage bolts (#2), and hex  
locknuts (#3).  
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DANGER  
Rotary Cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high  
speeds; therefore, the use of front and rear safety guards is  
strongly recommended when cutting along highways or in  
areas where people may be present.  
2. Tighten all nuts to the correct torque.  
Front Rubber Guard  
1. Install front rubber guards (#4 & #5) as shown with  
3/8"-16 x 1" GR5 carriage bolts (#2), front deflector  
strap (#1), and hex locknuts (#3).  
2. Tighten all nuts to the correct torque.  
30954  
Front Chain Guard (Single and Double Chain)  
Figure 2-2  
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Rear Single Chain Guard  
1. Attach both ends of rear chain guard (#1) to the deck  
rear with four 1/2"-13 x 1 1/4" GR5 carriage bolts (#3)  
and hex whiz nuts (#5). Draw nuts up snug, do not  
tighten.  
2. Continue attaching chain guard (#1) to the deck rear  
with eight 1/2"-13 x 4" GR5 carriage bolts (#4),  
deflector spacers (#1), and hex whiz nuts (#5).  
3. Tighten all hex whiz nuts (#5) to the correct torque.  
30955  
Rear Chain Guard (Single and Double Chain)  
Figure 2-3  
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Section 3: Adjustments  
Section 3: Adjustments  
Deck Cutting Height  
Deck Leveling & Cutting Height  
There are 4 primary adjustments that should be made  
prior to actual field operation:  
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CAUTION  
Avoid direct contact with cutter blades by wearing a pair of  
gloves. Cutter blades have sharp edges and burrs that can  
cause injuries.  
Proper adjustment of each of these items will provide for  
higher efficiency, improved cutting performance, and  
longer blade life. The following tools will be needed:  
IMPORTANT: The front blade tip should be lower  
than rear blade tip by approximately 1". The cutter is  
subject to continuous material flow under the deck if  
the rear blade is at the same height or lower than the  
front blade causing horsepower loss, grass clumps,  
blade wear, and frequent blade sharpening.  
Pliable tape measure  
Spirit or carpenters level  
Set of wrenches and/or socket wrench set  
Protective gloves  
1. With gloves on, carefully rotate each blade tip to the  
position shown in Figure 3-1.  
2. Measure distance from cutting tip of front blade to  
ground surface. This distance is the cutting height.  
!
WARNING  
Always disengage PTO, put tractor in park or set park brake,  
shut tractor engine off, remove ignition key, and wait for all  
moving parts to stop before dismounting from tractor.  
3. Using tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control, raise or  
lower the 3-point arms until the front blade tip is at the  
desired cutting height.  
The top center link should be loose when deck rear is  
supported by the tailwheel. If not, lengthen center  
link until loose. Final adjustment will be made later.  
4.  
Deck Leveling From Left to Right  
1. Locate tractor with Rotary Cutter on a flat, level  
surface.  
5. Measure distance from cutting tip of rear blade to  
ground. This distance should be slightly higher than  
the front blade but not more than 1" higher.  
2. Use tractor’s hydraulic 3-point control lever to lower  
cutter until tailwheel makes contact with ground  
surface.  
6. If rear blade is lower than the front blade or is more  
than 1" higher than the front blade, then the tailwheel  
height must be adjusted. If needed, see “Tailwheel  
Height Adjustment” instructions below.  
3. Place a level on the cutter deck as shown. Manually  
adjust one or both lower 3-point lift arms until deck is  
level from left to right. On some tractors, only one arm  
can be adjusted vertically.  
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 until tailwheel and 3-point  
arms are adjusted to the desired cutting height.  
8. Set tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control stop once the  
tailwheel and 3-point arms are adjusted properly.  
30957  
Set Front Blade Tip  
At Cutting Height  
Set Rear Blade Tip Slightly  
Blade Tip  
Blade Tip  
Higher Than Cutting Height  
Cutting Height  
Figure 3-1  
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Tailwheel Height Adjustment  
If the front blade tip is set at the desired cutting height and  
the back blade tip is at the same height or lower or is  
higher than the front blade tip by more than 1", then the  
tailwheel (#1) must be adjusted up or down as follows:  
spirt Level  
1. Use tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control to lift cutter  
until tailwheel (#5) clears the ground.  
2. Remove hex head nut (#3), spring lock washer (#4),  
and cap screw (#2).  
3. Adjust tailwheel as follows:  
To lower cutting height, raise tailwheel up.  
To increase cutting height, lower tailwheel down.  
30958  
4. With tailwheel adjusted to the correct height, replace  
5/8"-11 x 2" GR5 cap screw (#2), spring lock  
washer (#4), and hex nut (#3). Tighten hex nut (#3)  
until lock washer (#4) is squeezed flat.  
Deck Leveling  
Figure 3-2  
5. Readjust tractor’s lower 3-point lift arms as needed.  
NOTE: The following adjustments may be made if  
desired cutting height is located between two holes  
in tail wheel adjustment bar (#1).  
1. Unbolt adjustment bar from tailwheel pivot frame  
and deck mounting lugs.  
2. Turn adjustment bar upside down and reattach it  
to the deck mounting lugs and tail wheel pivot  
frame using existing hardware.  
3. Repeat steps 1 thru 5.  
30959  
Tailwheel Height Adjustment  
Figure 3-3  
Tractor Center 3-Point Adjustment  
NOTE: The upper casting has bushing built in the  
center hitch and is used for Quick Hitch attachment.  
Lower cutter deck to the nominal cutting height.  
1.  
NOTE: Customer may adjust tractor center 3-point  
link to his or her preference. Lengthening tractor  
center 3-point link allows more movement while  
going over raised surfaces. Shortening the link  
allows more movement while crossing over ditches.  
Also, shortening center link allows the cutter to be  
carried higher while traveling. Never lengthen center  
link to where the cutter is carried too low.  
13832  
Center 3-Point Link Adjustment  
Figure 3-4  
Typically the tractor center 3-point link is adjusted so  
that the upper 3-point clevis pin is straight above the  
lower 3-point hitch pins. This arrangement allows for  
optimum ground contour following performance.  
2.  
Lock tractor center link in this position once correct  
length is achieved. Adjustment on center 3-point link  
can be made depending on customer’s preference.  
3.  
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Section 4: Operating Instructions  
Section 4: Operating Instructions  
Operating Checklist  
!
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent  
upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper  
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and  
maintenance of the Rotary Cutter. Therefore, it is  
absolutely essential that no one operates 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:  
DANGER  
Keep others away while cutter is operating. It can discharge  
objects at high speeds. Therefor, the use of front and rear  
safety guards is required when cutting along highways and in  
areas where people may be present. Stop blade rotation if a  
bystander is within several hundred feet.  
!
DANGER  
The following inspection should be performed before  
using the cutter.  
Do not operate a broken or bent driveline. Such drivelines can  
break apart while rotating at high speeds causing serious  
injury or death. Always remove Rotary Cutter from service  
until damaged drivelines are repaired or replaced.  
!
DANGER  
Never place hands or feet under the deck or attempt to make  
adjustments to the cutter with PTO engaged. Cutter blades  
rotating at high speeds cannot be seen and are located close  
to the deck housing. Body extremities can be cut off instantly.  
Operating Checklist  
Check  
Page  
Make sure all guards and shields are in place.  
!
DANGER  
Follow hook-up & driveline installation.  
Do not operate and/or travel across steep inclines where a  
tractor can rollover resulting in serious injury or death.  
Consult your tractors manual for acceptable inclines the  
tractor is capable of traveling across.  
Make all required adjustments.  
Preform all required maintenance.  
Lubricate cutter and driveline as needed.  
!
DANGER  
Do not use cutter as a fan. Cutting blades are not properly  
designed or guarded for this use. Using cutter as a fan can  
result in injury or death.  
Lubricate all gearboxes and replace oil plugs  
properly. Refer to “Gearbox”.  
Check cutter initially and periodically for loose  
bolts and pins. Refer to “Torque Values Chart.  
Safety Information  
!
WARNING  
Do not use a PTO adapter. A PTO adapter will increase strain  
on the tractors PTO shaft resulting in possible damage to  
shaft and driveline. It will also defeat the purpose of the  
tractors master shield and could cause bodily injury or death.  
!
DANGER  
Do not engage tractor PTO while hooking-up and unhooking  
driveline or while someone is standing near the driveline. A  
persons body and/or clothing can become entangled in the  
driveline resulting in serious injury or death.  
!
WARNING  
Always disengage PTO, put tractor in park or set park brake,  
shut tractor engine off, remove ignition key, and wait for all  
moving parts to stop before dismounting from tractor.  
!
DANGER  
All guards and shields must be installed and in good working  
condition at all times during cutter operation.  
!
WARNING  
Always disengage PTO before lifting cutter up and never  
operate cutter in the raised position. The cutter can discharge  
objects at high speeds resulting in serious injury or death.  
!
DANGER  
Tractor PTO shield, gearbox shaft shield, and driveline  
shields must be secured in place when operating cutter to  
avoid injury or death from entanglement in driveline.  
!
WARNING  
Always disengage PTO before lifting cutter too high and never  
engage PTO with cutter raised too high. Doing so can cause  
rotating u-joints to break into pieces that can be thrown at  
high speeds causing serious injury or death.  
!
DANGER  
Always disconnect driveline from tractor PTO shaft before  
servicing underside of cutter. If tractor is started with PTO  
engaged, the cutter can cause bodily injury or death.  
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Tractor & Cutter Inspection  
!
Make the following inspections with cutter attached to a  
tractor and PTO disengaged and completely stopped:  
WARNING  
Never allow riders including children on the tractor or cutter.  
They can fall and be ran over causing serious injury or death.  
1. Park tractor and cutter on a level surface.  
2. Disengage PTO, place gear selector in park, set park  
brake, shut tractor off, and remove switch key. Make  
sure cutter blades have come to a complete stop  
before dismounting from tractor.  
!
WARNING  
Keep blade bolt access hole covered at all times except when  
servicing cutter blades. Make sure driveline is disconnected  
from the tractor before servicing cutter blades.  
3. Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is  
installed and in good working condition.  
4. Inspect cutter safety equipment to make sure it is  
installed and in good working condition.  
!
WARNING  
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 could cause serious injury or death.  
5. Check driveline to make certain it is securely  
connected to the tractor PTO shaft and cutter  
gearbox shaft.  
6. Check driveline guards to make certain they are in  
good condition and in place.  
!
WARNING  
Do not operate cutter with loose hardware. Loose hardware  
can result in a breakdown causing bodily injury or death.  
7. Carefully raise and lower implement to ensure that  
the drawbar, tires, and other equipment on the tractor  
do not contact cutter frame or driveline.  
8. With cutter deck resting on solid supports, PTO  
disengaged and blade rotation completely stopped:  
!
WARNING  
Do not use cutter to lift or carry objects, to pull fence posts,  
stumps or other objects, or to tow other equipment. Doing so  
can damage the cutter, cause serious bodily injury or death.  
Check for and remove foreign objects wrapped  
around blade spindles.  
Check for nicked, bent, broken, and worn cutting  
blades. Replace or sharpen blades as required.  
!
CAUTION  
Buildup of debris around moving parts and gearboxes is a fire  
hazard. Keep rotating parts and gearboxes free from debris to  
avoid serious injury and property damage.  
9. Remove solid supports from under the deck.  
10. Verify cutter is set at the correct cutting height. See  
The remaining inspections are made by engaging the  
PTO to check for vibrations.  
!
CAUTION  
Improper oil level can cause bearing failure and be a fire  
hazard. Maintain proper gearbox oil level to avoid serious  
injury and property damage.  
!
WARNING  
Stop PTO immediately if vibration continues after a few  
revolutions during start-up and anytime thereafter. Wait for  
PTO to come to a complete stop before dismounting from  
tractor to check for probable causes. Make necessary repairs  
and adjustments before continuing.  
!
CAUTION  
Do not exceed rated cutting capacity of your cutter. See  
specifications & capacities for specified cutting capacity.  
Exceeding ratted cutting capacities can damage drive  
components, cutter blades, and deck components.  
IMPORTANT: Do not exceed rated cutter PTO  
speed. Excessive engine speed will cause damage  
to power train components.  
!
CAUTION  
Do not over speed PTO or machine damage may result. This  
cutter is designed to operate at 540 RPM rear PTO.  
11. Start tractor, set throttle to idle or slightly above idle,  
and slowly engage PTO. Initial start-up vibration is  
normal and should stop after a few revolutions. Stop  
PTO rotation immediately if vibration continues.  
12. Once cutter is running smoothly, increase tractor  
PTO speed to 540 RPM. Stop PTO rotation  
immediately if vibration occurs.  
13. Investigate cause of vibration and make repairs  
before putting cutter back into service.  
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Section 4: Operating Instructions  
Transporting  
Field Operation  
!
!
WARNING  
WARNING  
When traveling on public roads, use accessory lights, SMV  
sign, clean reflectors, and other adequate devices to warn  
operators in other vehicles of your presence. Always comply  
with all federal, state, and local laws.  
Clear area to be cut of debris and other unforeseen removable  
objects before cutting. Mark any potential hazards that cannot  
be removed such as tree stumps, post, rocks, holes, and drop-  
offs with a visible flag.  
IMPORTANT: Always disengage tractor PTO before  
IMPORTANT: Maintain correct PTO speed. Loss of  
PTO speed will allow blades to swing back resulting  
in ragged, uneven cutting. Excessive engine speed  
will cause damage to the power train components.  
raising cutter to transport position.  
1. Make sure driveline does not contact tractor or cutter  
when raising cutter to 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.  
IMPORTANT: Your cutter is equipped with free  
swinging cutting blades to reduce shock loads when  
striking obstacles. However, it is best to avoid  
striking obstacles to extend cutter and blade life.  
3. Limit transport speed to 20 mph. Transport only with  
a tractor of sufficient size and horsepower.  
4. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way  
that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.  
NOTE: Do not cut in wet conditions. Wet material  
will build up on the deck underside creating poor  
discharge, high wear, and additional horsepower.  
5. Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over rough  
or hilly terrain.  
Periodically disengage PTO, turn off tractor, remove  
key & check for objects wrapped around blade  
spindle. Block deck up before removing objects.  
Blade Engagement & Disengagement  
Cutter blades can lock-up against each other during  
start-up and shut-down especially if the tractor’s PTO  
engagement is “INSTANT ON” and “INSTANT OFF.  
Following Blade Engagement and Blade Disengagement  
instructions below will help eliminate blade lock up.  
Frequently inspect cutter for loose bolts and nuts.  
Tighten all loose hardware as indicated in the  
“Torque Values Chart” on page 32.  
1. Thoroughly inspect area to be cut for debris and  
unforeseen objects. Mark any potential hazards.  
Blade Engagement  
2. Follow “Blade Engagement” instructions on right  
1. Increase throttle to a speed just enough to get the  
cutter started without stalling tractor while slowly  
engaging PTO drivelines. Use tractor’s PTO soft start  
option if available.  
side of this page to start cutter blades turning.  
3. Optimum ground speed depends on density of  
material being cut, horsepower rating of tractor, and  
terrain. Always operate tractor at cutter’s full rated  
PTO speed in a gear range that allows the cutter to  
make a smooth cut without lugging the tractor down,  
usually between 2 to 5 mph.  
2. Ensure that all power shafts are rotating and that the  
cutter is not vibrating excessively after ramping up to  
PTO speed for at least 3 seconds. If excessive  
vibration continues after 3 seconds at full PTO  
speed, disengage PTO immediately, shut down  
tractor, and remove switch key.  
4. Follow “Blade Disengagement” instructions on right  
side of this page to stop cutter blades. After the first  
50 feet, disengage PTO and check to see that the  
cutter is adjusted properly.  
3. Check blades for a lock-up situation. Block cutter  
deck up before working under the unit. Unlock  
blades, remove support blocks, and repeat “Blade  
Engagement” instructions.  
5. Do not engage PTO when cutter is fully raised.  
6. Periodically disengage PTO, shut down tractor,  
remove key, and check for foreign objects wrapped  
around the blade spindle. Block cutter deck up before  
removing objects.  
Blade Disengagement  
1. Slowly decrease throttle speed until engine idle  
speed is reached and then disengage PTO.  
7. Frequently inspect cutter for loose bolts and nuts.  
Tighten all loose bolts and nuts as indicated in the  
2. Engage tractor park brake, shut tractor engine off  
and remove switch key. Stay on tractor until blades  
have come to a complete stop.  
8. For additional information, see “General Operating  
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You should now be ready to transport to your cutting site  
Unhooking the Rotary Cutter  
at a safe ground speed. On roadways transport in such a  
manner that faster moving vehicles can easily see you  
and pass you safely. Reduce your speed when travelling  
over rough and hilly terrain. Avoid quick or sharp steering  
corrections. Take extra care to ensure that the mower  
doesn’t come into contact with obstacles such as trees,  
buildings, or fences. Use accessory lights and  
appropriate reflective devices to provide adequate  
warning to pedestrians and other vehicle operators when  
traveling on public roads and in the dark of night. Comply  
with all local, state, and federal laws.  
Unhook Rotary Cutter from the tractor as follows:  
1. See “Long Term Storage” on page 25 if cutter is to  
be stored for a long time.  
2. Park on a level solid surface and lower deck to  
ground level or onto support blocks.  
3. Engage tractor park brake, shut tractor engine off,  
and remove switch key. Stay on tractor until blades  
have come to a complete stop.  
4. Pull back on yoke collar and hold while pulling  
driveline yoke from tractor PTO shaft. Store driveline  
off the ground to keep universal joints out of the dirt.  
It is important that you inspect the area where you will be  
cutting and clear it of safety hazards and foreign objects  
either before or after you arrive at the cutting 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 to inspect 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.  
5. Unhook 3-point hitch from tractor and drive tractor  
forward several feet.  
6. Reinstall hitch pins, linchpins, and hairpin cotters in  
cutter hitch for safe keeping.  
7. Collapse driveline by pushing tractor end of driveline  
towards cutter gearbox.  
8. Rotate driveline storage hook down and place  
driveline in storage hook.  
You will need to maintain 540 RPM PTO speed and 2 to  
5 mph ground speed to produce a clean cut. Make a  
tractor gear and range selection that will enable you to  
maintain these speed combinations. 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 happen you may try reversing the  
direction of cut and/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 through dips to prevent  
hanging up the tractor and cutter. Slow down in turns.  
Remember to look back often.  
General Operating Instructions  
It is important that you familiarize 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 Rotary Cutter.  
The running operational safety check may now be done.  
It is important that at any time during this safety check  
you detect a malfunction in either the cutter or tractor that  
you immediately shut the tractor off, remove its key, and  
make necessary repairs and/or adjustments before  
continuing on.  
Make sure before starting the tractor that the park brake  
is engaged, PTO is disengaged, and cutter is resting on  
the ground. Start the tractor and set the engine throttle  
speed at a low idle. Raise the cutter with the tractor’s rear  
hydraulic lift control lever to transport position making  
sure that the driveline does not bind and does not contact  
the cutter frame. Lower the cutter 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  
cutting height checking for bind or chatter in the driveline.  
Lower the cutter to the ground and increase the tractor’s  
engine RPM until it reaches the cutter full PTO operating  
speed of 540 RPM. If everything is still running smoothly,  
once more raise the cutter to cutting height to check for  
driveline bind or chatter. Lower the cutter to the ground,  
return the engine to a low idle, and disengage the PTO.  
Position the adjustable stops on the tractor’s hydraulic lift  
lever so the cutter can be consistently returned to the  
same cutting and transport height.  
Now that you’re prepared and well briefed you may begin  
cutting. Begin mowing by doing the following:  
Reducing tractor’s engine RPM and lower cutter to the  
preferred cutting height.  
Engage PTO and then raise engine RPM to the  
appropriate PTO speed. Begin cutting.  
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 to determine the  
effect on quality of cut. With a little practice you will be  
pleased with what you and your Land Pride Rotary Cutter  
can do. Whether you are done mowing, need to take a  
break, or just need to make a few adjustments to the  
cutter, remember to always reduce tractor’s engine RPM,  
disengage PTO, stop on level ground, set park brake,  
turn off engine, remove switch key, and stay on the tractor  
until the cutter blades have come to a complete dead  
stop.  
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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication  
Maintenance  
Proper servicing and adjustments are key to the long life  
of any implement. Careful and systematic inspection can  
avoid costly downtime, maintenance, and repairs.  
!
WARNING  
Do not attempt to straighten a bent blade or weld on a blade.  
Do not attempt to modify a blade such as hard surfacing, heat  
treating, cold treating, or by any other method. Always  
replace blades with a new Land Pride blade to assure safety.  
Check all bolts and pins after using the unit for several  
hours and on a regular basis thereafter to ensure they are  
tight and secured.  
IMPORTANT: Replace cutting blades in pairs with  
genuine Land Pride blades only. Replacing single  
blades can result in an out-of-balance condition that  
will contribute to premature bearing wear/breakage  
and/or structural cracks in gearbox and/or deck.  
Replace worn, damaged, or illegible safety labels by  
obtaining new labels from your Land Pride dealer.  
!
CAUTION  
Do not alter Land Pride equipment or replace parts with other  
brands. Doing so can cause equipment to perform improperly  
and may lead to breakage that can cause bodily injury.  
Replace parts only with genuine Land Pride parts.  
Always inspect cutting blades before each use. Make  
certain they are properly installed and are in good working  
condition. Replace any blade that is damaged, worn, bent,  
or excessively nicked. Small nicks can be ground out when  
sharpening.  
Remove cutting blades and sharpen or replace as  
follows:  
!
CAUTION  
Buildup of debris around moving parts and gearboxes is a fire  
hazard. Keep rotating parts and gearboxes free from debris to  
avoid serious injury and property damage.  
1. Place tractor gear selector in park, set brakes, shut  
engine off, and remove ignition key.  
2. Disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO and  
secure cutter deck in the up position with solid  
supports before servicing underside of cutter.  
!
CAUTION  
Improper oil level can cause bearing failure and be a fire  
hazard. Maintain proper gearbox oil level to avoid serious  
injury and property damage.  
3. Remove access cover (#5).  
4. Rotate blade bolt (#1) until aligned with access  
hole (A).  
Cutter Blade Maintenance  
5. Unscrew locknut (#3) to remove cutting blade (#6).  
Blade bolt (#1) is keyed and will not turn freely.  
!
DANGER  
Always disconnect driveline from tractor PTO shaft before  
servicing underside of cutter. If tractor is started with PTO  
engaged, the cutter can cause bodily injury or death.  
6. Repeat steps 4 & 5 for the other blade.  
7. 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 in the cutting unit. The following precautions  
should be taken when sharpening blades:  
!
DANGER  
Always secure cutter deck in the up position with solid  
supports before servicing underside of 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.  
a. Do not remove more material than necessary.  
b. Do not heat and pound out a cutting edge.  
c. Do not grind blades to a razor edge. Leave a blunt  
cutting edge approximately 1/16" thick.  
d. Always grind cutting edge so end of blade remains  
square to cutting edge and not rounded.  
!
WARNING  
e. Do not sharpen back side of blade.  
Keep blade bolt access hole covered at all times except when  
servicing cutter blades. Make sure driveline is disconnected  
from the tractor before servicing cutter blades.  
f. Both blades should weigh the same with not more  
than 1 1/2 oz. difference. Unbalanced blades will  
cause excessive vibration which can damage  
gearbox bearings and create structural cracks.  
!
WARNING  
8. 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.  
Do not operate cutter with blades that are out-of-balance,  
bent, excessively worn, excessively nicked, or with blade bolts  
that are excessively worn. Such blades can break loose from  
the cutter at high speeds causing serious injury or death.  
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Driveline Protection  
IMPORTANT: Examine blade bolts (#1) and flat  
The drivetrain is protected from shock loads with a four  
plate slip-clutch. The slip-clutch must be capable of  
slippage during operation. Always do a “clutch run-in”  
operation at the beginning of each season and after long  
periods of inactivity to remove any oxidation that may  
have accumulated on the friction surfaces. Repeat  
“clutch run-in” instructions when moisture and/or  
condensation seizes the inner friction plates.  
washers (#2) for excessive wear and replace if worn.  
IMPORTANT: Locknuts can loose their ability to lock  
properly once removed. Always use a new locknut  
when installing blades.  
9. Insert blade bolt (#1) through cutting blade (#6), dish  
pan (#4), and flat washer (#2). Secure blade with a  
new locknut (#5) and torque to 450 ft-lbs.  
10. Replace access cover (#5).  
!
WARNING  
Always disengage PTO, engage parking brake, shut off  
tractor, remove ignition key, and wait for all moving parts to  
come to a complete stop before dismounting tractor to make  
adjustments.  
11. If replacing dishpan (#4), castle nut (#7) on gearbox  
output shaft should be torqued to 450 ft-lbs. minimum  
and secured with cotter pin (#9) with both legs bent  
opposite directions around the nut.  
Clutch Run-In  
30961  
Use 1-11/16"  
Socket Wrench  
Refer to Refer to Figure 5-2:  
On Blade Nut (#3)  
1. Using a pencil or other marker, scribe a line across the  
exposed edges of the clutch plates and friction discs.  
13693  
Clutch  
Figure 5-2  
Counterclockwise Blade Rotation  
Land Pride Cutter Blade Parts  
Item Part No. Part Description  
2. Carefully loosen each of the 8 spring retainer nuts by  
exactly 2 revolutions. It will be necessary to hold hex  
end of retainer bolt in order to count the exact  
number of revolutions.  
318-586A BLADE BOLT KIT (items 1, 2, & 3 below)  
3. Start tractor and engage PTO drive for 2-3 seconds  
to permit slippage of the clutch surfaces. Disengage  
PTO, then re-engage a second time for 2-3 seconds.  
Disengage PTO, shut off tractor, and remove key.  
Wait for all components to stop before dismounting  
from tractor.  
1
2
3
4
4
5
6
6
802-277C BLADE BOLT 1 1/8-12 x 3 7/16 WITH KEY  
804-147C WASHER FLAT 1 HARD ASTMF436  
803-170C NUT HEX TOP LOCK 1 1/8-12 PLATE  
312-820H RCF2760 DISHPAN WELDMENT  
312-811H RCF2772 DISHPAN WELDMENT  
840-273C PLUG LP 3" ID RUBBER  
820-137C RCF2760 BLADES 1/2" x 4" x 25"LG. CCW  
820-168C RCF2772 BLADES 1/2" x 4" x 29"LG. CCW  
Cutter Blade Assembly  
Figure 5-1  
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4. Inspect clutch and ensure that the scribed markings  
made on the clutch plates have changed position.  
Slippage has not occurred if any two marks on the  
friction disc and plate are still aligned. A clutch that  
has not slipped must be disassembled to separate  
the friction disc plates. See “Clutch Assembly and  
5. Tighten each of the 8 spring retainer nuts on the  
clutch housing exactly 2 revolutions to restore the  
clutch to the original setting pressure.  
6. The clutch should be checked during the first hour of  
cutting and periodically each week. An additional set  
of scribe marks can be added to check for slippage.  
See Figure 5-4 to adjust spring length.  
Clutch Assembly and Disassembly  
Disassembly  
23554  
Clutch Disassembly  
Figure 5-3  
IMPORTANT: Refer to Figure 5-4. Be Sure to  
measure and record length (A) of each clutch  
spring before disassembling clutch.  
A = Measured length of each spring  
before disassembling slip clutch.  
See IMPORTANT NOTE above before disassembling  
clutch. After measuring and recording each spring length,  
remove spring retainer nuts (#1), springs (#2), and bolts  
(#3). Each friction disc (#4) must then be separated from  
the metal surface adjacent to it. Refer to the Parts Manual  
for a detailed parts breakdown.  
Use 1.319" for A” dimension if  
measurements were not taken befor  
disassembling slip clutch.  
Inspection  
24600  
Inspect all parts for excessive wear and condition. Clean  
all parts that do not require replacement.The original  
friction disc thickness is 1/8" (3.2mm) and should be  
replaced if thickness falls below 3/64" (1.1mm). If  
clutches have been slipped to the point of “smoking, the  
friction discs may be damaged and should be replaced.  
Heat build-up may also affect the yoke joints.  
Clutch Adjustment  
Figure 5-4  
Skid Shoe Maintenance  
!
WARNING  
Assembly  
Excessive wear on skid shoes can damage side panels, cause  
inadequate operation of cutter, and create a safety hazard.  
Always replace skid shoes at the first sign of wearing thin.  
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 bolts (#3) and secure with nuts (#1).  
Progressively tighten each spring retainer bolt until  
correct spring height A” dimension is obtained.  
There are skid shoes mounted on the cutter sides. Check  
both skid shoes for wear and replace if necessary. Order  
only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride  
dealer.  
1. Remove 3/8" hex whiz nuts (#3), 3/8" plow bolts (#2),  
and skid shoe (#1) as shown.  
2. Plow bolts should be checked for wear and replaced  
if necessary.  
3. Attach new skid shoe (#1) to cutter with existing  
3/8" plow bolts (#2) and secure with 3/8" hex whiz  
nuts. Tighten to the correct torque.  
4. Repeat on opposite side.  
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1. Clean off any dirt and grease that may have  
accumulated on the cutter and moving parts. Scrape  
off compacted dirt from the bottom of deck and then  
wash surface thoroughly with a garden hose. A  
coating of oil may also be applied to the lower deck  
area to minimize oxidation.  
2. Check blades and blade bolts for wear and replace if  
necessary. See  
3. Inspect for loose, damaged, or worn parts and adjust  
or replace as needed.  
4. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to  
prevent rust. Ask your dealer for Land Pride aerosol  
touch-up paint. Paint is also available in touch-up  
bottles with brush, quarts and gallon sizes by adding  
TU, QT, or GL to the end of the aerosol part number.  
30962  
Land Pride Skid Shoe Replacement Parts  
Item Part No. Part Description  
Land Pride Aerosol Touch-up Paint  
Part No.  
Part Description  
1
2
3
312-602D SKID SHOE  
802-603C PLOW 3/8" - 16 x 1" GR5  
803-198C NUT HEX WHIZ 3/8-16 PLT  
821-011C  
821-002C  
821-054C  
821-058C  
821-066C  
PAINT LP BEIGE AEROSOL SPRAY CAN  
PAINT LP BLACK AEROSOL SPRAY CAN  
PAINT MEDIUM RED AEROSOL SPRAY CAN  
PAINT GREEN AEROSOL SPRAY CAN  
PAINT ORANGE AEROSOL SPRAY CAN  
Skid Shoe Replacement  
Figure 5-5  
Long Term Storage  
5. Replace all damaged or missing decals.  
Clean, inspect, service, and make necessary repairs to  
the cutter when parking it for long periods and when  
parking it at the end of a working season. This will help  
ensure the cutter is ready for field use the next time you  
hook-up to it.  
6. Lubricate as noted in “Lubrication Points” starting  
7. Store cutter on a level surface in a clean, dry place.  
Inside storage will reduce maintenance and make for  
a longer cutter life.  
8. Follow all unhooking instructions on page 21 when  
disconnecting tractor from cutter.  
!
DANGER  
Always disconnect driveline from tractor PTO shaft before  
servicing drive train components and cutter blades. The PTO  
can be engaged if tractor is started causing bodily injury or  
death.  
Ordering Replacement Parts  
Land Pride offers equipment in factory standard beige  
color with black highlights. Equipment in special colors  
may be purchased in Green, Red, or Orange. Because of  
the variety of colors available, special attention must be  
given to the part number to prevent ordering the wrong  
replacement part. A suffix number corresponding to one  
of the colors below must be added at the end of Land  
Pride’s part number when ordering a replacement part  
with that color. Parts ordered without a suffix number will  
be supplied in factory standard colors.  
!
DANGER  
Always secure cutter deck in the up position with solid  
supports before servicing underside of 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.  
81 . . . . . . Green  
82 . . . . . . Orange  
83 . . . . . . .Red  
85 . . . . . . .Black  
!
CAUTION  
For example, if you are ordering a replacement part with  
part number 555-555C and the existing part is red, then  
add the suffix 83 to the end of the number to make the  
part number read 555-555C83.  
Always store cutter with 3-point hitch pivoted back as far as  
possible. The floating 3-point hitch when not hooked to a  
tractor can fall backwards unexpectedly causing bodily injury.  
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Lubrication Points  
Multi-purpose  
spray lube  
Multi-purpose  
grease lube  
Multi-purpose  
oil lube  
Intervals in hours at which  
lubrication is required  
Lubrication  
Legend  
50  
Hrs  
24  
Hours  
Gauge Wheel Spindle Tube  
Type of Lubrication: Grease  
Quantity = 6 pumps  
30578  
8
Hours  
Gauge Wheel Hub  
Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease  
Quantity = 2 pumps  
30578  
30215  
Do Not Overfill  
8
Hours  
Gearbox  
NOTE: Do not overfill! Cutter should be level when  
checking oil. Oil expands when hot, therefore, always  
check oil level when cold.  
Method 1: Unscrew top vented dipstick (#1). Wipe oil  
from dipstick and screw dipstick in without tightening.  
Unscrew dipstick and check oil on dipstick. If below  
bottom level mark, add recommended gear lube through  
dipstick hole until oil reaches top mark on dipstick.  
Reinstall vented dipstick and tighten.  
Method 2: Remove side oil plug (#2). If oil is below  
bottom of plug hole, add recommended gear lube  
through top dipstick hole until oil flows out of side plug  
hole. Reinstall and tighten side oil plug (#2) and vented  
dipstick (#1).  
IMPORTANT: Your cutter is shipped with a vented  
dipstick packaged in the Operator’s Manual bag and  
should have been installed in the gearbox by your  
Land Pride dealer. Please see your Land Pride dealer  
if vented dipstick was not included.  
Type of Lubrication: 80-90W EP Gear Lube  
NOTE: Use a suction or siphon pump to drain  
gearboxes of oil when there is not an oil drain plug.  
Quantity = Fill until oil reaches top mark on dipstick or  
begins to flow out side plug hole in gearbox.  
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8
Hours  
Driveline U-Joints  
Type of Lubrication: Grease  
Quantity = 6 pumps  
30949  
8
Hours  
Driveline Shield Bearings  
Type of Lubrication: Grease  
Quantity = 6 pumps  
30949  
20  
Hours  
Driveline Profiles  
Quantity = Clean & coat inner tube of driveline with a light  
film of grease and then reassemble.  
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Section 6: Specifications & Capacities  
Section 6: Specifications & Capacities  
RCF2760 & RCF2772 Models  
Specifications & Capacities  
Model Numbers  
RCF2760  
RCF2772  
955 lbs.  
1,072 lbs.  
Machine Weight  
With front and rear Single Chain Guards  
Category l or II with floating top linkage, Quick Hitch ready  
Hitch  
Cutting Width  
Overall Width  
Overall Length  
60"  
67"  
72"  
79"  
109"  
121 3/4"  
Deck Height  
(Bottom of Deck to Bottom of Skid Shoe)  
11 1/4"  
Cutting Height  
1 1/2" - 12"  
3" Diameter  
35-130 HP  
540 RPM  
Cutting Capacity  
Recommended Tractor PTO HP  
PTO Speed  
540 RPM PTO driven gearbox, 1:1.44 speed-up beveled gears,  
cast iron housing, 1 3/8"-6 spline input shaft and 2" output shaft  
Gearbox  
Gearbox Lubricant  
EP 80-90W oil  
7 pints  
Gearbox oil Capacity  
Deck Construction  
All welded deck  
10 Gauge  
Deck Material Thickness  
Side Skirt Material Thickness  
Skid Construction  
1/4"  
Replaceable bolt on skid shoes  
Stump Jumper  
3/16" x 24" Round Pan  
3/16" x 30 1/2" Round Pan  
1/2" x 4" x 25" Heat treated alloy steel 1/2" x 4" x 29" Heat treated alloy steel  
Blades (2)  
free-swinging high lift  
free-swinging high lift  
14,861 FPM  
Blade Bolts  
Keyed with harden flat washers & lock nuts.  
Blade Tip Speed  
Driveline  
12,384 FPM  
ASAE Category 4  
4 plate slip clutch  
Driveline Protection  
Tailwheel Mount Assembly  
Tailwheel  
Welded A-arm and caster fork with 360 degree swivel  
4.00" x 8" x 15" Laminated tire with cast iron hub and tapered roller bearings  
Optional: Rubber Belting or Single Chain Guard  
Single Chain Guard  
Front Guard  
Rear Guard  
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RCF2760 = 110 1/2"  
RCF2772 = 123 1/4"  
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Section 7: Features & Benefits  
Section 7: Features & Benefits  
RCF2760 & RCF2772 Models  
Features  
Benefits  
Surpassed rugged  
industry standards  
All Land Pride Cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary  
testing procedures specified by ANSI.  
5 Year gearbox warranty  
130 HP gearbox  
Shows our confidence in the gearbox integrity.  
A rugged heavy built gearbox capable of handling heavy cutting applications.  
Gearbox bottom seal protection for longer bearing life.  
Gearbox Seal Protection  
Cat. 4 driveline with  
4-plate slip-clutch  
Slip-clutch driveline offers convenience for continual work.  
Lower clevis type  
3-point hitch  
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.  
Heavy 10 gauge deck  
construction with 1/4" side skits  
Can withstand more abuse than lighter gauge decks.  
Box tubing deck supports  
Fully welded deck  
Makes for a stronger rigid deck.  
Adds additional strength.  
Round back design  
11 1/4" Deck Height  
1 1/2" to 12" Cutting height  
High cutting capacity  
Skid shoes  
Helps discharge grass better than enclosed or partially enclosed cutters.  
Allows cutter to handle heavy cutting conditions.  
Provides for a wide range of cutting conditions.  
Can cut brushy areas with saplings up to 3".  
Provides sidewall reinforcement and protection to bottom of sidewall.  
1/2" x 4" Heat-treated  
free swinging blades  
Free swinging protects from obstructions. Heat-treated offers longer life.  
Splined blade bar hub  
Allows for tight positive fit of stump jumper and blade bar to gearbox output shaft.  
Standard round stump jumper slides over stumps, rocks, and debris.  
3/16" Plate stump jumper  
High blade tip speed  
RCF2760 = 12,384 FPM  
RCF2772 = 14,861 FPM  
Ensures clean cut.  
Laminated tailwheel  
Laminated material is long lasting in rough conditions.  
Can’t go flat.  
4" x 15" Solid rubber tailwheel  
1 1/2" Heavy-duty spindle  
on tailwheel  
Tailwheels take a beating, spindle gives the strength to protect tailwheel assembly.  
Protect against flying debris. Customer can choose to include single chain or rubber  
guarding on the front and single chain guarding on the back.  
Optional Guarding  
Driveline Holder  
Keeps driveline up out of dirt. Easier hook up of driveline.  
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Section 8: Troubleshooting  
Section 8: Troubleshooting  
RCF27 Series Troubleshooting Chart  
Cause  
Problem  
Solution  
Gearbox overfilled  
Drain to side plug hole  
Seals damaged  
Grass or wire wrapped on  
shaft in seal area  
Replace seals  
Oil seal leaking  
Check seal areas daily  
Shock load  
Needs lubrication  
Avoid hitting solid objects  
Lubricate every 8 hours  
Raise cutting height  
Driveline yoke or cross failing  
Driveline clutch is slipping  
Scalping the ground  
Cutting too fast  
PTO being engaged too  
fast at high engine RPM  
Reduce travel speed  
Slowly engage PTO at low engine RPM  
Cutting over solid objects  
Contacting frame  
Contacting drawbar  
Bottoming out  
Avoid solid objects  
Reduce lift height in transport position  
Reposition drawbar  
Shorten driveline  
Not lubricating enough  
Bent Driveline  
(NOTE: driveline should be  
repaired or replaced if bent)  
Binding up  
Driveline  
telescoping tube failing  
Shock load  
Avoid hitting solid objects  
Driveline  
telescoping tube wearing  
Needs lubrication  
Lubricate every 20 hours  
Engage PTO at low rpms and then slowly  
increase engine speed to full PTO speed.  
Decrease engine speed slowly to an idle and then  
disengage PTO.  
Tractor has instant on PTO  
Blades Lock-up  
Tractor has Instant off PTO  
Cutting on  
sandy ground  
Raise cutting height  
Blades wearing excessively  
Contacting  
ground frequently  
Raise cutting height  
Blades breaking  
Hitting solid objects  
Avoid hitting solid objects  
Blades not  
tightened properly  
Tighten blade hardware (refer to “Cutter Blade  
Blades coming loose  
Improper deck attitude  
Lower front of deck, see page 17  
Running loose in the past  
Replace gearbox output shaft and blade carrier  
Blade carrier becomes loose  
Blade carrier hardware not  
tight enough  
Tighten to specified torque  
Blade hardware running loose Replace blades and blade bolts if worn  
Blade bolt holes worn  
Blade carrier bent  
Avoid hitting solid objects and replace blade  
Hitting solid objects  
carrier  
Cutting height not level  
Soil abrasive  
Cutting too low  
Lowering too fast  
Hitting objects when turning  
Driveline bent  
Adjust cutter height  
Adjust cutter height  
Adjust cutter height  
Adjust rate of drop  
Reduce speed on turns  
Replace driveline  
Excessive side skid wear  
Tailwheel support failing  
Blades loose  
Blade carrier bent  
Blade broken  
Tighten blade bolts  
Replace blade carrier  
Replace blade  
Excessive vibration  
Blade will not swing  
Blades have unequal weight  
Remove and inspect blade  
Replace both blades  
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Section 9: Torque values Chart  
Section 9: Torque values Chart  
Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes  
Bolt Head Identification  
Bolt Head Identification  
8.8  
10.9  
5.8  
Bolt Size  
(inches)  
Bolt Size  
(Metric)  
Grade 2  
Grade 5  
Grade 8  
Class 5.8  
Class 8.8  
Class 10.9  
1
2
3
4
in-tpi  
N · m ft-lb  
N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb  
mm x pitch  
N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb  
1/4" - 20  
7.4  
8.5  
5.6  
11  
13  
8
10  
16  
18  
12 M 5 X 0.8  
14 M 6 X 1  
4
7
3
5
6
11  
5
8
9
15  
7
11  
1/4" - 28  
5/16" - 18  
5/16" - 24  
3/8" - 16  
3/8" - 24  
7/16" - 14  
7/16" - 20  
1/2" - 13  
1/2" - 20  
9/16" - 12  
9/16" - 18  
5/8" - 11  
5/8" - 18  
3/4" - 10  
3/4" - 16  
7/8" - 9  
6
15  
11  
13  
24  
17  
33  
25 M 8 X 1.25  
27 M 8 X 1  
17  
12  
26  
19  
36  
27  
17  
26  
19  
37  
18  
13  
28  
21  
39  
29  
27  
20  
42  
31  
59  
44 M10 X 1.5  
49 M10 X 0.75  
70 M12 X 1.75  
78 M12 X 1.5  
105 M12 X 1  
120 M14 X 2  
155 M14 X 1.5  
170 M16 X 2  
210 M16 X 1.5  
240 M18 X 2.5  
375 M18 X 1.5  
420 M20 X 2.5  
605 M20 X 1.5  
670 M24 X 3  
910 M24 X 2  
995 M30 X 3.5  
33  
24  
52  
39  
72  
53  
31  
22  
47  
35  
67  
39  
29  
61  
45  
85  
62  
43  
32  
67  
49  
95  
58  
42  
91  
67  
125  
130  
145  
200  
l215  
315  
335  
405  
485  
610  
900  
93  
49  
36  
75  
55  
105  
145  
165  
210  
235  
285  
325  
510  
570  
820  
905  
60  
44  
95  
70  
97  
66  
49  
105  
115  
150  
165  
205  
230  
360  
405  
585  
640  
875  
955  
76  
90  
66  
105  
145  
155  
225  
240  
310  
350  
440  
650  
760  
830  
77  
105  
150  
160  
230  
245  
300  
355  
450  
665  
780  
845  
75  
55  
85  
92  
68  
105  
115  
165  
180  
230  
260  
325  
480  
95  
70  
110  
120  
150  
170  
265  
295  
430  
475  
99  
73  
105  
130  
150  
235  
260  
225  
250  
340  
370  
480  
540  
680  
750  
890  
1010  
1180  
1330  
79  
145  
155  
195  
220  
280  
310  
480  
525  
960  
1060  
105  
115  
145  
165  
205  
230  
355  
390  
97  
110  
170  
190  
165  
185  
250  
275  
7/8" - 14  
1" - 8  
560 1050  
610 1150  
645 1230  
705 1350  
1" - 12  
705 1510  
1120 2100 1550  
1-1/8" - 7  
1-1/8" - 12  
1-1/4" - 7  
1-1/4" - 12  
1-3/8" - 6  
1-3/8" - 12  
1-1/2" - 6  
1-1/2" - 12  
355 1080  
795 1750 1290 M30 X 2  
785 1680 1240 2320 1710  
395 1210  
890 1960 1440 M36 X 3.5  
1730 1270 2650 1950 3660 2700  
1880 1380 2960 2190 4100 3220  
500 1520  
1120 2460 1820 M36 X 2  
1
555 1680 1240 2730 2010  
655 1990 1470 3230 2380  
745 2270 1670 3680 2710  
870 2640 1950 4290 3160  
980 2970 2190 4820 3560  
in-tpi = nominal thread diameter in inches-threads per inch  
N· m = newton-meters  
2
3
4
ft-lb= foot pounds  
mm x pitch = nominal thread diameter in millimeters x thread  
pitch  
Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above.  
Additional Torque Values  
Blade Bolt Lock Nut  
Blade Carrier Hub Nut  
450 ft-lbs  
450 ft-lbs Minimum  
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Section 10: Warranty  
Section 10: Warranty  
Warranty  
Land Pride warrants to the original purchaser that this Land Pride product will  
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.  
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 limited to the repair or replacement of any defective part by  
Land Pride and the installation by the dealer of any such replacement part, and  
does not cover common wear items. Land Pride reserves the right to inspect any  
equipment or parts which are claimed to have been defective in material or  
workmanship.  
This Warranty does not apply to any part or product which in Land Pride’s  
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.  
Claims under this Warranty should be made to the dealer which originally sold  
the product and all warranty adjustments must be made through an authorized  
Land Pride dealer. Land Pride reserves the right to make changes in materials or  
design of the product at any time without notice.  
This Warranty shall not be interpreted to render Land Pride liable for damages  
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.  
No other warranty of any kind whatsoever, express or implied, is made  
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.  
This Warranty is not valid unless registered with Land Pride within 30 days from  
the date of purchase by the end user.  
IMPORTANT: The Online Warranty Registration should be completed by the dealer at the time of  
purchase. This information is necessary to provide you with quality customer service.  
Model Number ____________________  
Serial Number ____________________  
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