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Land Pride 326-364M Operator's Manual

Manual is about: Rotary Cutters

Summary of 326-364M

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    Table of contents cover illustration may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit. Read the operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it! ! © copyri...

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    Table of contents rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m 5/08/13 © copyright 2013 all rights reserved land pride provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, land pride assumes no respon...

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    1 important safety information 5/08/13 rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m table of contents important safety information ▲ these are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Safety at all times thoroughly read and understand the instructions given in ...

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    2 important safety information rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m 5/08/13 table of contents use safety lights and devices ▲ 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 w...

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    3 important safety information 5/08/13 rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m table of contents 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. ▲ keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. ...

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    4 important safety information rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m 5/08/13 table of contents 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. 1. Keep all safety labels clean an...

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    5 important safety information 5/08/13 rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m table of contents 818-556c danger: thrown object 818-564c danger: rotating blades 818-142c danger: rotating driveline 33040 838-614c red reflector (2 places) 33041 33041 33021.

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    6 important safety information rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m 5/08/13 table of contents 818-552c danger: rotating driveline rotating driveline keep away! 818-540c danger: guard missing 24597 24597 33035 818-830c safety combo 33040 818-681c notice: 20 mph max..

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    7 introduction 5/08/13 rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m table of contents introduction 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. The parts on your rotary cutt...

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    8 section 1: assembly & set-up rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m 5/08/13 table of contents section 1: assembly & set-up gearbox vented dipstick refer to figure 1-1: a vented dipstick is shipped loose and packaged with the operator’s manual. Remove temporary solid plug from top of gearbox and replace w...

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    9 section 1: assembly & set-up 5/08/13 rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m table of contents 4. Bolt long rear braces (#11) together with 5/8"-11 x 1 1/2" gr5 cap screw (#15) and hex lock nut (#17). Tighten lock nut to the correct torque. 5. Insert 1" x 2" clevis pin (#7b) through rear holes in short br...

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    10 section 1: assembly & set-up rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m 5/08/13 table of contents 3-point single tailwheel option refer to figure 1-3: 1. Attach tailwheel a-frame (#1) to inside of rear deck lugs with 5/8"-11 x 2" gr5 cap screws (#2a), and hex nylock nuts (#5). Draw nylock nut up snug, do no...

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    11 section 1: assembly & set-up 5/08/13 rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m table of contents 3-point dual tailwheel option refer to figure 1-4: 1. Attach tailwheel frame (#1) to outside of rear deck lugs with 5/8"-11 x 1 3/4" gr5 cap screws (#3), and hex flange nylock nuts (#7). Draw nylock nut up snug...

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    12 section 1: assembly & set-up rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m 5/08/13 table of contents 33270 23998 driveline installation figure 1-5 3-point tractor hook-up refer to figure 1-5: ! Danger a crushing hazard exists when hooking-up equipment to a tractor. Do not allow anyone to stand between tractor ...

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    13 section 1: assembly & set-up 5/08/13 rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m table of contents ! Warning do not use a pto adaptor with a quick hitch. A pto adapter will increase strain on the tractor’s pto shaft resulting in possible damage to shaft and driveline. Refer to figure 1-5 on page 12: 1. Park ...

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    14 section 1: assembly & set-up rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m 5/08/13 table of contents 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). 6. Measure from end of outer shield to scribed mark (...

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    15 section 1: assembly & set-up 5/08/13 rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m table of contents trail-type tongue assembly figure 1-9 33268 6. Attach parking jack (#29) to stob on tongue with detent hitch pin (#30). Make certain detent hitch pin is fully inserted. Driveline installation refer to figure 1-...

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    16 section 1: assembly & set-up rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m 5/08/13 table of contents trail-type axle assembly figure 1-10 33268 refer to figure 1-9 on page 15: 11. Move driveline yoke back and forth several times to make sure yoke is locked in place. 12. Attach safety chain (#1a) to the gearbox...

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    17 section 1: assembly & set-up 5/08/13 rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m table of contents 5. Screw jam nut (#12) onto the short leveling rod (#2) a distance of about 1 3/4". 6. Screw short leveling rod (#2) into coupler nut (#13) until coupler nut is against jam nut (#12). 7. Attach clevis end of lo...

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    18 section 1: assembly & set-up rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m 5/08/13 table of contents hydraulic hook-up ! Danger hydraulic fluid under high pressure can penetrate skin. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems. Use a piece of cardboard or wood rath...

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    19 section 1: assembly & set-up 5/08/13 rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m table of contents rear single or double chain guards refer to figure 1-15: 1. Install rear chain guard (#2) with four 1/2"-13 x 1" gr5 carriage bolts (#3), and hex whiz nuts (#5). Draw whiz nuts up snug, do not tighten at this t...

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    20 section 2: adjustments rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m 5/08/13 table of contents 3-point leveling & cutting height there are four primary adjustments that should be made prior to actual field operation: 1. Deck leveling 2. Cutting height adjustment 3. Single & dual tailwheel adjustment 4. Center ...

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    21 section 2: adjustments 5/08/13 rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m table of contents single & dual tailwheel adjustment refer to figure 2-3 & figure 2-4: instructions for adjusting 3-point tailwheel height is the same for single and dual tailwheels. If the front blade tip is set at the desired cuttin...

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    22 section 2: adjustments rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m 5/08/13 table of contents pull-type deck leveling & cutting height there are two primary adjustments that should be made prior to actual field operation: 1. Deck leveling 2. Cutting height adjustment proper adjustment of each of these items w...

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    23 section 2: adjustments 5/08/13 rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m table of contents cutting height adjustment ! 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 from tractor. ! Cauti...

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    24 section 3: operating instructions rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m 5/08/13 table of contents section 3: operating instructions operating checklist hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training involved in the operation, transport, m...

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    25 section 3: operating instructions 5/08/13 rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m table of contents ! Warning never allow riders including children on the tractor or cutter. They can fall and be ran over causing serious injury or death. ! Warning do not use deck as a working platform. The deck is not pro...

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    26 section 3: operating instructions rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m 5/08/13 table of contents 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 eng...

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    27 section 3: operating instructions 5/08/13 rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m table of contents pull-type cutter: a. Attach parking jack to hitch stob with detent hitch pin. Make certain detent hitch pin is fully inserted. B. Adjust parking jack up until cutter weight is off tractor drawbar. C. Disco...

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    28 section 4: maintenance & lubrication rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m 5/08/13 table of contents maintenance proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life of any implement. With careful inspection and routine maintenance, you can avoid costly downtime and repair. The parts on your rot...

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    29 section 4: maintenance & lubrication 5/08/13 rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m table of contents cutter blade assembly (counterclockwise rotation) figure 4-1 10. Insert blade bolt (#1) through blade (#6), dish pan (#4), and flat washer (#2). Secure blade with a new locknut (#3) and torque to 450 ft...

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    30 section 4: maintenance & lubrication rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m 5/08/13 table of contents clutch assembly and disassembly disassembly refer to figure 4-3: see “important note” above before disassembling clutch. After measuring and recording each spring length, remove spring retainer nuts (#1...

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    31 section 4: maintenance & lubrication 5/08/13 rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m table of contents long term storage 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 ...

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    32 section 4: maintenance & lubrication rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m 5/08/13 table of contents lubrication points gauge wheel spindle tube (3-point cutters) type of lubrication: multi-purpose grease quantity = 6 pumps gauge wheel hub type of lubrication: multi-purpose grease quantity = 2 pumps ge...

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    33 section 4: maintenance & lubrication 5/08/13 rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m table of contents driveline profiles type of lubrication: multi-purpose grease quantity = clean & coat inner tube of driveline with a light film of grease and then reassemble. Driveline u-joints type of lubrication: mult...

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    34 section 5: specifications & capacities rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m 5/08/13 table of contents section 5: specifications & capacities rcf2784 model machine weight 3-point single tailwheel 3-point dual tailwheel pull-type dual tailwheel 1,354 lbs. With front & rear chain guards 1,427 lbs. With f...

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    35 section 5: specifications & capacities 5/08/13 rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m table of contents 33037.

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    36 section 6: features & benefits rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m 5/08/13 table of contents section 6: features & benefits rcf2784 model features benefits surpassed rugged industry standards all land pride cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary testing procedures specified...

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    37 section 7: troubleshooting 5/08/13 rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m table of contents section 7: troubleshooting problem cause solution oil seal leaking gearbox overfilled drain to side plug hole seals damaged replace seals grass or wire wrapped on shaft in seal area check seal areas daily driveli...

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    38 section 8: torque values chart rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m 5/08/13 table of contents section 8: torque values chart torque values chart for common bolt sizes in-tpi 1 n·m 2 ft-lb 3 n·m ft-lb n·m ft-lb mm x pitch 4 n·m ft-lb n·m ft-lb n·m ft-lb 1/4" - 20 7.4 5.6 11 8 16 12 m 5 x 0.8 4 3 6 5 9 ...

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    39 section 9: warranty 5/08/13 rcf2784 rotary cutters 326-364m table of contents 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 sche...

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