Land Pride Brush Cutter RCR16 Series User Manual

Rotary Cutters  
RCR16 Series  
19816  
312-742M  
Operator’s Manual  
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subsequent instructions and  
warnings are serious - follow without  
exception. Your life and the lives of  
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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.  
Keep Riders  
Off Machinery  
Riders obstruct the operator’s  
view they could be struck by  
foreign objects or thrown from the  
machine.  
Be Aware of Signal Words  
A signal word designates a degree or  
level of hazard seriousness. The  
signal words are:  
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WARNING  
Indicates a potentially hazardous  
situation which, if not avoided, could  
result in death or serious injury, and  
includes hazards that are exposed  
when guards are removed. It may  
also be used to alert against unsafe  
practices.  
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DANGER  
Never allow children to operate  
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.  
equipment.  
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CAUTION  
Indicates a potentially hazardous  
situation which, if not avoided, may  
result in minor or moderate injury. It  
may also be used to alert against  
unsafe practices.  
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For Your Protection  
Thoroughly read and understand  
the “Safety Label” section, read all  
instructions noted on them.  
Shutdown and Storage  
Lower machine to ground, put  
tractor in park, turn off engine,  
and remove the key.  
OFF  
Detach and store implements in a  
area where children normally do  
not play. Secure implement by  
using blocks and supports.  
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Important Safety Information  
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in  
this manual.  
Wear  
Use Safety  
Lights and Devices  
Prepare for Emergencies  
Be prepared if a fire starts.  
Protective Equipment  
Protective clothing and equipment  
Keep a first aid kit and fire  
Slow moving tractors, self-  
propelled equipment, and towed  
implements can create a hazard  
when driven on public roads. They  
are difficult to see, especially at  
night.  
Flashing warning lights and turn  
signals are recommended  
whenever driving on public roads.  
Use lights and devices provided  
with implement.  
should be worn.  
extinguisher handy.  
Wear clothing and equipment  
appropriate for the job. Avoid  
loose fitting clothing.  
Prolonged exposure to loud noise  
can cause hearing impairment or  
hearing loss. Wear suitable  
hearing protection such as  
earmuffs or earplugs.  
Operating equipment safely  
requires the full attention of the  
operator. Avoid wearing radio  
headphones while operating  
machinery.  
Keep emergency numbers for  
doctor, ambulance, hospital and  
fire department near phone.  
911  
Allow implement to cool  
Use A Safety Chain  
Practice Safe Maintenance  
completely.  
A safety chain will help control  
drawn machinery should it  
separate from the tractor  
drawbar.  
Use a chain with the strength  
rating equal to or greater than  
the gross weight of the towed  
machinery.  
Attach the chain to the tractor  
drawbar support or other  
specified anchor location. Allow  
only enough slack in the chain to  
permit turning.  
Understand procedure before  
doing work. Use proper tools and  
equipment, refer to Operator’s  
Manual for additional information.  
Do not grease or oil implement  
while it is in operation.  
Inspect all parts. Make sure parts  
are in good condition & installed  
properly.  
Work in a clean dry area.  
Lower the implement to the  
ground, put tractor in park, turn off  
engine, and remove key before  
performing maintenance.  
Remove buildup of grease, oil or  
debris.  
Remove all tools and unused  
parts 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.  
Avoid High  
Pressure Fluids Hazard  
Escaping fluid under pressure can  
penetrate the skin causing serious  
injury.  
Avoid the hazard by relieving  
pressure before disconnecting  
hydraulic lines.  
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.  
If an accident occurs, see a  
doctor immediately. Any fluid  
injected into the skin must be  
surgically removed within a few  
hours or gangrene may result.  
Wear  
Prepare for Emergencies  
Be prepared if a fire starts.  
Protective Equipment  
Protective clothing and equipment  
Keep a first aid kit and fire  
should be worn.  
extinguisher handy.  
Wear clothing and equipment  
appropriate for the job. Avoid  
loose fitting clothing.  
Prolonged exposure to loud noise  
can cause hearing impairment or  
hearing loss. Wear suitable  
hearing protection such as  
earmuffs or earplugs.  
Operating equipment safely  
requires the full attention of the  
operator. Avoid wearing radio  
headphones while operating  
machinery.  
Keep emergency numbers for  
doctor, ambulance, hospital and  
fire department near phone.  
911  
Do not stand between the tractor  
Safety at All Times  
and implement during hitching.  
Thoroughly read and understand the  
instructions given in this manual  
before operation. Refer to the “Safety  
Label” section, read all instructions  
noted on them.  
Keep hands, feet, and clothing  
away from power-driven parts.  
Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid  
entanglement with moving parts.  
Watch out for wires, trees, etc.,  
when raising implement. Make  
sure all persons are clear of  
working area.  
Turning tractor too tight may  
cause implement to ride up on  
wheels. This could result in injury  
or equipment damage.  
Operator should be familiar with  
all functions of the unit.  
Operate implement from the  
driver’s seat only.  
Do not leave tractor or implement  
unattended with engine running.  
Dismounting from a moving  
tractor could cause serious injury  
or death.  
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Important Safety Information  
by Land Pride. 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.  
5. Refer to this section for proper label placement.  
To install new labels:  
Safety Labels  
Your implement comes equipped with all safety labels in place.  
They were designed to help you safely operate your implement.  
1. Read and follow label directions.  
2. Keep all safety labels clean and legible.  
3. Replace all damaged or missing labels.  
4. Some new equipment installed during repair require safety  
labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified  
a. Clean the area the label is to be placed.  
b. Peel backing from label. Press firmly on surface  
being careful not to cause air bubbles under label.  
818-130C  
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Caution 540 RPM  
818-543C  
Danger PTO Shield  
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818-540C  
Danger Guard Missing  
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Important Safety Information  
ROTATING DRIVELINE  
KEEP AWAY!  
818-552C  
Danger PTO Driveline  
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818-556C  
Danger Thrown Object  
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818-564C  
Danger Rotating Blades  
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ROTATING DRIVELINE  
KEEP AWAY!  
818-142C  
Danger Driveline  
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Important Safety Information  
818-830C  
Safety Combo  
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Introduction  
Introduction  
Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new  
product owners.  
Owner Assistance  
The Warranty Registration card should be filled out by the  
dealer at the time of purchase. This information is  
necessary to provide you with quality customer service.  
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 the Rotary  
Cutter.  
If customer service or repair parts are required contact a  
Land Pride dealer. A dealer has trained personnel, repair  
parts and equipment needed to service the implement.  
The parts on your RCR16 Series Rotary Cutter have been  
specially designed and should only be replaced with  
genuine Land Pride parts. Therefore, should your Rotary  
Cutter require replacement parts go to your Land Pride  
Dealer.  
Application  
Land Pride’s RCR16 Series Rotary Cutters are ideal for  
clearing grass, weeds and light brush. These cutters offer  
fast, clean, dependable mowing and have been  
extensively tested to ensure operating safety. High blade  
tip speeds assure a clean cut in a variety of field  
conditions. The standard stump jumper slides over  
stumps, rocks and debris and safety guards help contain  
material under the deck. See “Features and Benefits”,  
“Section 5” for additional information.  
Serial Number Plate  
For prompt service always use the serial number and  
model number when ordering parts from your Land Pride  
dealer. Be sure to include your serial and model numbers in  
correspondence also. Refer to Figure 1 for the location of  
your serial number plate.  
Using This Manual  
This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarize  
you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments,  
troubleshooting, and maintenance. Read this manual  
and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe  
and efficient operation.  
The information contained within this manual was  
current at the time of printing. Some parts may change  
slightly to assure you of the best performance.  
To order a new Operator’s or Parts Manual contact your  
authorized dealer. Manuals can also be downloaded,  
or printed from the Land Pride Service & Support Center  
CD-Rom which is at your dealership.  
Serial Number Plate Location  
Figure 1  
Terminology:  
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"Right " or "Left" as used in this manual is determined by  
facing the direction the machine will operate while in use  
unless otherwise stated.  
Further Assistance  
Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new Rotary  
Cutter. If for any reason you do not understand any part of  
this manual or are not satisfied with the service received,  
the following actions are suggested:  
Definitions:  
NOTE: A special point of information that the operator  
must be aware of before continuing.  
1. Discuss the matter with your dealership service  
manager making sure he is aware of any problems  
you may have and that he has had the opportunity to  
assist you.  
IMPORTANT: A special point of information related to  
its preceding topic. Land Pride’s intention is that this  
information should be read and noted before  
continuing.  
2. If you are still not satisfied, seek out the owner or  
general manager of the dealership, explain the  
problem and request assistance.  
3. For further assistance write to:  
Land Pride  
Service Department  
P.O. Box 5060  
Salina, KS 67402-5060  
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Section 1 Assembly and Set-Up  
Section 1 Assembly and Set-Up  
Tractor Requirements  
1. The A-frame braces (#4) are rotated down against the  
deck in shipment. Loosen the nuts and rotate the  
A-frame braces up as shown.  
The RCR16 Series Rotary Cutters are designed for use  
with tractors that are equipped with a (540 RPM 1 3/8”-6  
spline) rear power take-off (PTO).  
2. The rear braces (#5) are disassembled and strapped  
to the cutter. Undo the rear braces and assemble  
them as shown. The rear braces (#5) should be to the  
the outside of the front A-frame braces (#4).  
The tractor must also provide for 3-point hitch attachment  
Category I. The tractors rated drawbar PTO horsepower  
on a 3-point should be no less than 20 HP and no more  
than 50 HP.  
3. Place the top hitch spacer (#2) in the upper hitch (#1)  
and between the front A-frame braces.  
NOTE: In order to maintain steering control, ballast  
may need to be added to your tractor. To determine  
whether or not to add the ballast, refer to your tractor’s  
operator’s manual.  
4. Secure with the 5/8” x 5” long bolt (#7) and 5/8” lock  
nut (#8).  
5. Install the gauge wheel into the gauge wheel  
mainframe and secure with washer (#9) and roll pin  
(#10) as shown.  
Dealer Assembly  
NOTE: Do not tighten hardware until assembly  
is complete. Refer to “Torque Values Chart for  
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Dealer Assembly  
Figure 1-1  
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Driveline Installation  
(#3) should break. Align the holes in the driveline with  
the hole in the gearbox input shaft and insert the 1/2”  
x 3 1/2” long bolt (#3) and secure with the 1/2” nut (#4)  
and 1/2” jam nut (#5).  
6. Remove the snap ring (#1) from the gearbox input  
shaft. Slide the driveline (#2) on to the gearbox shaft  
and replace the snap ring to the gearbox shaft. The  
snap ring is for extra security in case the shear bolt  
7. Secure the chain on the driveline to the driveline cone  
to restrict outer shield from rotating.  
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Driveline Installation  
Figure 1-2  
Rear Chain Guards  
Install the rear chain guard (#1) (#2) and (#3) as shown in  
Figure 1-4, with 3/8” x 1 ” long carriage bolts (#4), and 3/8”  
flange nuts. Tighten all nuts and bolts to torque as  
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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 an  
area where people may be present.  
Optional Equipment Assemblies  
Front Chain Guards  
Install each segment of the front chain guards (#1) center,  
(#2) left hand and (#3) right hand as shown in Figure 1-3,  
with 3/8” x 1” long carriage bolts (#4), and 3/8” flange nuts  
(#5). Tighten all nuts and bolts to torque as indicated in the  
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Rear Chain Guard  
Figure 1-4  
Front Chain Guard  
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Figure 1-3  
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Front Rubber Guards  
carriage bolts (#4), and 3/8” flange nuts (#5). Tighten all  
nuts and bolts to torque as indicated in the “Torque  
Install front rubber guards center (#1), left hand (#2) and  
right hand (#3), as shown in Figure 1-5, with 3/8” x 1” long  
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Front Rubber Guards  
Figure 1-5  
Rear Rubber Guard  
and spacers (#2). Tighten all nuts and bolts to torque as  
Install rear rubber guard (#1) as shown in Figure 1-6, with  
3/8” x 3 1/2” long carriage bolts (#3), 3/8” flange nuts (#4)  
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Figure 1-6  
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b. Pull driveline apart. Reattach outer sections to  
tractor and gearbox. Pull on driveline section to be  
sure that yoke locks into place.  
Tractor Hook-Up  
1. Slowly back the tractor up to the cutter and use the  
tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control to adjust the lower  
link arms up or down to match the height of the cutter  
hitch pins.  
c. Hold driveline sections parallel to each other to  
determine if too long. Each section should end  
approximately 1" ("B" dimension) short of  
reaching universal joint shield on opposite  
section. If too long, measure 1" ("B" dimension)  
back from universal joint shield and mark on  
opposite section. Do this for both sections.  
2. Simply position the lower link arms to "insert" the hitch  
pin into the lower hitch link hole.  
3. Install a linch pin or other fastener (supplied by  
customer) through the hitch pin hole to lock the lower  
links into position.  
d. Cut off shield where marked ("X" dimension). Cut  
shaft the same amount ("X" dimension).  
e. Repeat the procedure to the other driveline half.  
Remove all burrs and cuttings.  
4. Connect the driveline to the tractor’s PTO output shaft  
and secure with locking device on driveline. Connect  
the safety chain to the hitch brace on the cutter to  
restrict outer shield of driveline from rotating.  
f. Apply multi-purpose grease to inside of outer  
(female) driveline section. Assemble driveline and  
install on tractor and cutter. Pull on each driveline  
section to be sure yokes lock into place. Make  
certain driveline shielding is in place and in good  
condition.  
NOTE: Chain should be attached at implement end  
of driveline.  
5. Connect the top link to the upper pivot hitch using the  
3/4" clevis pin supplied. In most cases, the lowest hole  
of the upper pivot hitch is the appropriate hole to use.  
For tractors with shorter than normal top-links, the  
second set of holes on the upper pivot hitch allows  
greater ground clearance for the tailwheel.  
6. Start the tractor and slowly engage the tractor’s  
hydraulic 3-point to lift the cutter. Check for sufficient  
drawbar clearance. Move the drawbar ahead, aside or  
remove if required. Watch the telescoping movement  
of the driveline to ensure that it does not bottom out  
while lifting the 3-point. If the driveline does bottom  
out, it will require shortening:  
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Shortening Driveline Shafts  
Figure 1-8  
a. Refer to Figure 1-8. Raise the tractor 3-point hitch  
so the input shaft of the cutter gearbox is in line  
with the PTO shaft on the tractor. Shut down  
tractor, leaving cutter in position of shortest  
distance between shafts, refer to "A" dimension.  
Securely block cutter in position. Remove  
driveline from tractor and gearbox  
Tractor Hook-Up  
Figure 1-7  
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Section 2 Operating Instructions  
Section 2 Operating Instructions  
Transporting  
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DANGER  
To prevent personal injury caused by thrown objects, the use of  
front & rear safety guards is strongly recommended! To avoid  
injury or death from entanglement in rotating drivelines, the  
drive gearbox shields must be in place and secure when  
operating.  
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CAUTION  
When traveling on public roads, use accessory lights and  
devices for adequate warning to operators of other vehicles.  
Comply with all federal, state and local laws.  
IMPORTANT: Always disengage the tractor’s PTO  
before raising the cutter to transport position.  
Cutting Instructions  
1. Your cutter is equipped with free-swinging cutting  
blades to reduce shock loads to the cutter if striking  
obstacles.  
1. When raising the cutter to the transport position be  
sure that the driveline does not contact tractor or  
cutter.  
2. Start the machine slowly; do not use full throttle. Allow  
10 seconds for cutter blades to become aligned  
properly before going to full power.  
2. Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when turning;  
and leave enough clearance so the cutter does not  
contact obstacles such as buildings, trees or fences.  
3. The ground speed depends on two things: the density  
of the material being cut, and the size of the tractor.  
Never run fast enough to overload the tractor.  
3. Limit transport speed to 20 mph. Transport only with a  
tractor of sufficient size and horsepower. When  
traveling on roadways, transport in such a way that  
faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.  
4. It is important to maintain correct RPM PTO speed.  
Loss of PTO speed will allow the blades to hinge back  
and result in ragged, uneven cutting.  
5. This cutter was designed to cut grass and brush 1”  
maximum diameter.  
4. When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, shift tractor  
to a lower gear.  
Operating Check List  
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CAUTION  
In addition to design and configuration of equipment,  
hazard control and accident prevention are dependent  
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper  
training involved in the operation, transport, maintenance  
and storage of equipment. Before beginning to cut, the  
following inspection should be performed.  
Damage may occur if exceeding the rated cutting capacity of  
the cutter!  
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CAUTION  
Do not overspeed PTO or machine damage may result. This  
cutter is designed to be used with tractors having a 540 RPM  
rear PTO. Know what your tractor specifications are.  
Operating Checklist  
Leveling Procedure  
There are 5 primary adjustments that should be made  
prior to actual field operation:  
Check  
Reference  
Information” in this Manual.  
1. Deck level from left to right  
2. Tractor top link length  
Check oil level in gearboxes.  
Section 3  
3. Tractor lower link height  
Check that all plugs in gearbox have  
been replaced properly.  
Section 3  
4. Tailwheel height  
5. Cutter slightly higher in the rear than the front.  
Be sure nuts and bolts are tight.  
Section 1  
Be certain all guards and shields are in  
place.  
Section 1  
Lubricate the cutter as needed. Refer to  
“Maintenance and Lubrication”.  
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Section 2 Operating Instructions  
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:  
a. Pliable tape measure  
b. Spirit or carpenters level  
c. Open end or hex end wrench or socket set  
d. Protective gloves  
Having completed, the " Tractor Hookup", locate the  
tractor on a flat, level surface.  
1. Use the tractor’s hydraulic 3-point control to lower the  
cutter until the tailwheel contacts ground surface.  
2. Place a level or other suitable leveling device on the  
front of the cutter deck as shown in Figure 2-1. Adjust  
either one or both of the tractors lower link height  
adjustments to level the deck from left to right. Some  
tractors have only a single adjusting crank.  
Deck Leveling  
Figure 2-1  
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DANGER  
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, shut off tractor and  
remove key before proceeding. Ensure that all moving parts  
have come to a complete stop before dismounting from the  
tractor.  
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CAUTION  
Wear a pair of gloves when performing this operation. Go to the  
back of the cutter and carefully rotate each blade to the position  
shown in Figure 2-2. Avoid direct contact with the cutting edge  
of the blade.  
Nominal Cutting Height  
Measure the distance from the end (cutting tip) of the  
blade to the ground surface. This distance is the nominal  
cutting height. Refer to Figure 2-2.  
Cutting Height  
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Figure 2-2  
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Section 2 Operating Instructions  
b. Remove the existing hardware; 3/8” -16 x 1" long  
carriage bolt (#1) and 3/8” flange nut (#2).  
Cutter Height Adjustment  
If the cutting height is too high or too low, the gauge wheel  
must be adjusted as follows:  
c. Adjust the gauge wheel up or down to the desired  
cutting height and replace the hardware.  
a. Use the tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control to lift the  
cutter such that the gauge wheel clears the  
ground.  
3-Point Cutter Height Adjustment  
Figure 2-3  
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Section 3 Maintenance and Lubrication  
Section 3 Maintenance and Lubrication  
Maintenance  
Proper servicing and adjustment can increase the life of any  
implement. With careful and systematic inspection, you can  
avoid costly maintenance, time and repair.  
Driveline Clutch (Optional)  
Cutter drive components are protected from shock loads  
by a two plate slip-clutch. The clutch must be capable of  
slippage during operation to protect the gearbox, driveline  
and other drivetrain parts.  
After using your cutter for several hours, check all bolts to  
be sure they are tight.  
Prior to initial operation and after long periods of inactivity,  
the clutch should be "run-in" to remove any oxidation that  
may have accumulated on the friction surfaces.  
Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety labels by  
obtaining new labels from your Land Pride Dealer.  
Service Cutting Blades  
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CAUTION  
1. 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.  
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, shut off tractor, and  
remove key before making any of the following adjustments.  
Clutch Run-In  
1. Using a pencil or other marker, scribe a line across the  
exposed edges of the clutch plates and friction discs.  
NOTE: Care should be taken in order not to remove  
any more material than necessary when sharpening  
blades.  
2. Both blades should weigh the same after sharpening.  
3. When replacing or sharpening the cutter blades,  
examine bolts for excessive wear and replace if  
necessary. To replace blades:  
a. Order blade bolt Land Pride part # 802-277C.  
b. Torque blade bolt lock nut to 450 ft. pounds. An  
extended cheater bar may be required to achieve  
proper torque.  
IMPORTANT: Replace blades with genuine Land  
Pride blades only. Blades must be ordered and  
replaced in pairs.  
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Clutch  
Figure 4-1  
If replacing dishpan, nut on gearbox output shaft should  
be torqued to 450 foot/pounds and cotter pin installed in  
nut with legs securely bent around nut.  
Shearbolt Driveline  
2. Carefully loosen each of the 8 spring retainer nuts on  
the clutch housing a total of EXACTLY 2 revolutions. It  
will be necessary to hold the hex end of the retainer  
bolt in order to count the exact number of revolutions.  
Shear Bolt Replacement  
The Standard Shear Bolt Driveline is secured to the cutter  
with a shearbolt for protection of the driveline and gearbox.  
The shearbolt is designed to shear off when the blade  
impacts objects that the cutter is not designed to cut  
through. Should the shearbolt need replaced, replace with  
Land Pride part #802-264C. Refer to page 9 Figure 1-2.  
3. Start the tractor and engage the PTO drive for 2-3  
seconds to permit slippage of the clutch surfaces.  
Disengage the PTO, then re-engage a second time for  
2-3 seconds. Disengage the PTO, shut off tractor and  
remove key. Wait for all components to stop before  
dismounting from tractor.  
IMPORTANT: A snap ring (Land Pride part  
#800-079C) is installed so that driveline does not  
come loose from the gearbox should the shearbolt  
shear.  
4. Inspect the clutch and ensure that the scribed  
markings made on the clutch plates have changed  
position. If any two marks on a friction disc and plate  
are still aligned, this indicates that slippage has not  
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occurred and the clutch must be disassembled to  
separate the friction discs, see "Clutch Assembly  
and Disassembly", on page 16.  
The original friction disc thickness is 1/8" (3.2mm) and  
should be replaced if the thickness falls below 3/64"  
(1.1mm). If the 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.  
5. Tighten each of the 8 spring retainer nuts on the clutch  
housing EXACTLY 2 revolutions to restore the original  
clutch setting pressure.  
Install new friction discs if needed and reassemble all  
components in proper order. Progressively tighten each  
spring retainer bolt until the spring length is 1.010 inches.  
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 "Clutch Assembly and Disassembly", on  
page 16, to adjust for proper spring length.  
Clutch Assembly and Disassembly  
If the clutch run-in procedure, (see "Clutch Run-In" on  
page 15), indicated that one or more of the friction discs did  
not slip, the clutch must be disassembled to separate the  
friction discs. Refer to the Parts Section of this manual for a  
detailed parts breakdown.  
Clutch Adjustment  
Figure 4-3  
To disassemble the clutch, first remove the spring retainer  
nuts (#8), springs (#1) and bolts (#3) from the assembly.  
Each friction disc (#4) must then be separated from the  
metal surface adjacent to it. Inspect all parts for excessive  
wear and condition. Clean all parts that do not require  
replacement.  
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Storage  
At the end of the working season or when the cutter will not  
be used for a long period, it is good practice to clean off  
any dirt or grease that may have accumulated on the  
cutter and any of the moving parts.  
1. Clean the cutter as necessary.  
2. Check the blades for wear and replace if necessary,  
see "Service Cutting Blades", page 15.  
3. Inspect the cutter for loose, damaged or worn parts  
and adjust or replace as needed.  
4. Lubricate as noted in "Lubrication" starting on  
5. Store the cutter inside if possible for longer cutter life.  
6. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to  
prevent rust. Ask your dealer for Aerosol Land Pride  
Beige touch-up paint part #821-011C.  
19783  
Clutch Disassembly  
Figure 4-2  
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Lubrication  
Lubrication  
Legend  
Multipurpose  
spray lube  
Multipurpose  
grease lube  
Multipurpose  
oil lube  
Intervals at which  
lubrication is required  
50  
24  
Gauge Wheel Spindle Tube  
Type of Lubrication: Grease  
Quantity = 6 pumps  
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Gauge Wheel Hub  
The gauge wheel hub is equipped with a relief hole  
located directly opposite the grease fitting. The relief  
hole releases pressure from inside the hub casting when  
it is greased. The hub should be greased until grease  
purges from the relief hole.  
19745  
Type of Lubrication: Multipurpose Grease  
Quantity = Until grease purges from the relief hole  
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Gearbox  
Check oil level in the gearbox by removing the side plug in  
the gearbox case. If the oil level is low, remove the top plug in  
the gearbox case and fill with EP90 oil until oil flows from the  
side port of gearbox case. Reinstall plugs and tighten.  
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NOTE: Do not overfill! Cutter should be level when  
checking oil.  
Type of Lubrication: EP90 Oil  
Quantity = Fill until oil flows from the side port of gearbox  
case.  
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8
Driveline U-Joints  
Type of Lubrication: Grease  
Quantity = 6 pumps  
13755  
8
Driveline Shield Bearings  
Type of Lubrication: Grease  
Quantity = 6 pumps  
13755  
20  
Driveline Profiles  
Quantity = Clean & coat the inner tube of the driveline  
with a light film of grease and then reassemble.  
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Section 4 Specifications and Capacities  
Section 4 Specifications and Capacities  
RCR1660  
RCR1672  
Model  
Cutting Width  
60"  
72"  
62"  
74"  
Overall Width  
101"  
113 "  
Overall Length (Including Tailwheel)  
Blade Tip Speed  
16,362 fpm/1042 rpm  
14,873 fpm/790 rpm  
540 rpm PTO Driven Gearbox  
1:1.93 Speed-Up Beveled Gears  
Cast Iron Housing 50 HP  
540 rpm PTO Driven Gearbox  
1:1.46 Speed-Up Beveled Gears  
Cast Iron Housing 50 HP  
Gearbox  
567#  
648#  
Machine Weight (with Chain Guards)  
Recommended Tractor PTO HP  
Cutting Height  
20-50  
20-50  
1” - 9”  
Category l  
12 Ga. (.105”)  
7 1/2”  
Hitch  
Deck Material Thickness  
Deck Height  
(Bottom of Deck to Bottom of Skid Shoe)  
1/2" x 3" Heat Treated Alloy Steel  
Free-Swinging High Lift - Low Friction  
Blades  
Round Pan 10 ga. x 24”  
Blade Holder  
Drive Shaft  
ASAE Category 3 Shear Bolt or Slip Clutch  
2 Plate Slip Clutch or 1/2” Shear Bolt Protection  
4.00 x 8 x 15 Laminated Tire or 4.00 x 16 Solid Tire  
Slip Protection  
Tailwheel  
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Section 5 Features and Benefits  
Section 5 Features and Benefits  
Features Benefits  
Floating top link Permits deck to follow the terrain for an even cut.  
Fully welded deck Robotic welded. Adds additional strength.  
Round back design Helps discharge grass better than enclosed or partially enclosed cutters.  
High blade tip speed Ensures clean cut.  
Rubber or chain guards Protect against flying debris.  
Full length skid shoes Provides sidewall reinforcement and full protection to bottom of sidewall.  
Cat. 3 driveline with shear-bolt Shear-bolt offers maximum driveline protection.  
Cat. 3 driveline with Slip-clutch driveline offers convenience for continual work.  
2-plate slip-clutch  
Laminated tailwheel Laminated material is long lasting in rough conditions.  
Solid rubber tailwheel Can’t go flat.  
Heavy-duty spindle on Tailwheels take a beating, 1 1/4 ” spindle gives the strength to protect tailwheel  
assembly.  
tailwheel  
Splined bladebar hub Allows for tight positive fit of stump jumper and blade bar to gearbox output  
shaft.  
Stump jumper Standard 10 gauge round stump jumper slides over stumps, rocks and debris.  
Surpassed rugged industry standards All Land Pride Cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous  
voluntary testing procedures specified by ANSI.  
2 Year gearbox warranty Shows our confidence in the gearbox integrity.  
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Section 6 Troubleshooting  
Section 6 Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause  
Solution  
Gearbox overfilled  
Seals damaged  
Drain to side plug hole  
Replace seals  
Oil seal leaking  
Grass or wire wrapped on  
shaft in seal area  
Check seal areas daily  
Shock load  
Avoid hitting solid objects  
Lubricate every 8 hours  
Raise cutting height  
Driveline yoke or cross failing  
Needs lubrication  
Scalping the ground  
Driveline  
clutch slipping  
Cutting too fast  
Reduce travel speed  
PTO being engaged too  
fast at high engine rpm  
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  
Bent Driveline (NOTE: driveline should  
be repaired or replaced if bent)  
Shorten driveline  
Shock load  
Avoid hitting solid objects  
Driveline  
telescoping tube failing  
Needs lubrication  
Lubricate every 20 hours  
Driveline  
telescoping tube wearing  
Cutting on  
sandy ground  
Raise cutting height  
Raise cutting height  
Avoid hitting solid objects  
Blades wearing excessively  
Contacting  
ground frequently  
Hitting solid objects  
Blades breaking  
Blades not  
tightened properly  
Tighten blade hardware (refer to  
Blades coming loose  
Improper deck attitude  
Lower front of deck, see page 14  
Replace gearbox output shaft and blade carrier  
Tighten to specified torque  
Running loose in the past  
Blade carrier becomes loose  
Blade carrier hardware not  
tight enough  
Blade hardware running loose Replace blades and blade bolts if worn  
Blade bolt holes worn  
Blade carrier bent  
Hitting solid objects  
Cutting height not level  
Soil abrasive  
Avoid hitting solid objects and replace blade carrier  
Adjust cutter height  
Excessive side skid wear  
Adjust cutter height  
Cutting too low  
Adjust cutter height  
Lowering too fast  
Adjust rate of drop  
Tail wheel support failing  
Hitting objects when turning  
Reduce speed on turns  
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Problem  
Cause  
Solution  
Driveline bent  
Replace driveline  
Tighten blade bolts  
Replace blade carrier  
Replace blade  
Excessive vibration  
Blades loose  
Blade carrier bent  
Blade broken  
Blade will not swing  
Blades have unequal weight  
Remove and inspect blade  
Replace both blades  
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Section 6 Appendix  
Section 6 Appendix  
Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes  
Bolt Head Identification  
Bolt Head Identification  
8.8  
5.8  
Class 5.8  
10.9  
Class  
Bolt Size  
(Inches)  
Bolt Size  
(Metric)  
mm x pitch  
M 5 X 0.8  
M 6 X 1  
Grade 2  
Grade 5  
N · m  
Class 8.8  
Grade 8  
1
2
3
4
in-tpi  
N · m  
ft-lb  
ft-lb  
8
N · m  
ft-lb  
N · m  
ft-lb  
N · m  
ft-lb  
N · m  
ft-lb  
7
1/4" - 20  
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  
7.4  
8.5  
5.6  
11  
13  
16  
18  
12  
14  
4
3
5
6
5
9
6
10  
17  
19  
31  
35  
49  
55  
76  
85  
7
11  
8
15  
11  
15  
11  
24  
33  
25  
M 8 X 1.25  
M 8 X 1  
17  
12  
26  
19  
36  
27  
17  
13  
26  
37  
27  
18  
13  
28  
21  
39  
29  
27  
20  
42  
59  
44  
M10 X 1.5  
33  
24  
52  
39  
72  
53  
31  
22  
47  
67  
49  
M10 X 0.75  
M12 X 1.75  
M12 X 1.5  
M12 X 1  
39  
29  
61  
45  
85  
62  
43  
32  
67  
95  
70  
58  
42  
91  
67  
125  
130  
145  
200  
215  
315  
335  
405  
485  
610  
900  
1050  
1150  
2100  
2320  
3660  
4100  
93  
49  
36  
75  
105  
145  
165  
210  
235  
285  
325  
510  
570  
820  
905  
1230  
1350  
1750  
1960  
2460  
2730  
3230  
3680  
4290  
4820  
78  
60  
44  
95  
70  
97  
66  
49  
105  
115  
105  
120  
155  
170  
210  
240  
375  
420  
605  
670  
910  
995  
1290  
1440  
1820  
2010  
2380  
2710  
3160  
3560  
90  
66  
105  
145  
155  
225  
240  
310  
350  
440  
650  
760  
830  
1510  
1680  
2650  
2960  
77  
105  
150  
160  
230  
245  
300  
355  
450  
665  
780  
845  
1550  
1710  
2700  
3220  
75  
55  
M14 X 2  
92  
68  
105  
115  
165  
180  
230  
260  
325  
480  
560  
610  
1120  
1240  
1950  
2190  
95  
70  
150  
165  
110  
120  
M14 X 1.5  
M16 X 2  
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  
1730  
1880  
105  
115  
145  
165  
205  
230  
355  
390  
705  
785  
1270  
1380  
97  
205  
150  
M16 X 1.5  
M18 X 2.5  
M18 X 1.5  
M20 X 2.5  
M20 X 1.5  
M24 X 3  
110  
170  
190  
165  
185  
250  
275  
355  
395  
500  
555  
655  
745  
870  
980  
230  
170  
360  
265  
405  
295  
585  
430  
7/8" - 14  
1" - 8  
640  
475  
875  
645  
M24 X 2  
1" - 12  
955  
705  
M30 X 3.5  
M30 X 2  
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  
1080  
1210  
1520  
1680  
1990  
2270  
2640  
2970  
795  
890  
M36 X 3.5  
M36 X 2  
1120  
1240  
1470  
1670  
1950  
2190  
1
2
3
4
in-tpi = nominal thread dia .in inches-threads per inch  
N· m = newton-meters  
ft-lb= foot pounds  
mm x pitch = nominal thread dia. in millimeters x thread pitch  
Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above.  
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Section 6 Appendix  
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: One year Parts and Labor  
Gearbox: 2 years on housing, gears and shafts  
Blades, tires and driveline friction discs considered wear items  
This Warranty is limited to the 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 such as blades, belts, tines, etc. 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 must be made to the dealer which originally sold  
the product and all warranty adjustments must be made through such 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.  
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