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Land Pride RCR1860 Series Operator's Manual

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    Table of contents cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit. Read the operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it! ! © copyright 201...

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    Table of contents rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m 2/03/12 © copyright 2012 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 prid...

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    1 important safety information 2/03/12 rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m table of contents important safety information ▲ safety at all times thoroughly read and understand the instructions given in this manual before operation. Refer to the “safety label” section, read all instruct...

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    2 important safety information rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m 2/03/12 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 ...

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    3 important safety information 2/03/12 rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m 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 e...

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    4 important safety information rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m 2/03/12 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. 1. Read and follow label directions. 2. Keep all ...

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    5 important safety information 2/03/12 rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m table of contents 818-556c danger: thrown object 818-564c danger: rotating blades 21428 21428 818-142c danger: rotating driveline 21428.

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    6 important safety information rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m 2/03/12 table of contents 818-552c danger: rotating driveline rotating driveline keep away! 818-540c danger: guard missing 818-830c safety combo 21428 24597 24597.

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    7 introduction 2/03/12 rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m table of contents introduction 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. The rcr18 s...

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    8 section 1: assembly and set-up rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m 2/03/12 table of contents section 1: assembly and set-up rcr1860 & rcr1872 refer to figure 1-1: 1. Loosen 5/8" locknuts (#5 & #13). 2. Remove 5/8" x 5" bolt (#9) and lay aside pivoting upper hitch (#10) and hitch spa...

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    9 section 1: assembly and set-up 2/03/12 rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m table of contents tractor hook-up figure 1-3 21422 a 3-point category i 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 s...

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    10 section 1: assembly and set-up rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m 2/03/12 table of contents driveline installation ! Danger do not engage tractor pto while hooking-up and unhooking driveline or while someone is standing near the driveline. A person’s body and/or clothing can becom...

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    11 section 1: assembly and set-up rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m 2/03/12 table of contents 9. Hook driveline safety chain on the tractor end of driveline to the tractor. Re-latch safety chain to the outer driveline shield. 10. Hook driveline safety chain on the cutter end of driv...

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    12 section 1: assembly and set-up rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m 2/03/12 table of contents check driveline interference refer to figure 1-7: 1. Make certain driveline yokes and safety chains are properly attached. See steps 8 -10 on page 10. 2. Start tractor and raise rotary cutt...

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    13 section 2: optional equipment set-up 2/03/12 rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m table of contents front & rear guards ! 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 cutti...

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    14 section 2: optional equipment set-up rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m 2/03/12 table of contents front chain guard installation refer to figure 2-4: 1. Install chain guards (#1, #2 & #3) as shown in figure 2-4, with 3/8" x 1" long carriage bolts (#4), and 3/8" flange nuts (#5). 2...

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    15 section 3: adjustments 2/03/12 rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m table of contents section 3: adjustments cutting height figure 3-2 cutting height 21424 blade tip blade tip this end should be slightly higher than cutting height deck leveling & height adjustments there are 4 prima...

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    16 section 3: adjustments rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m 2/03/12 table of contents center 3-point link adjustment refer to figure 1-3 on page 9: 1. Lower cutter deck to the nominal cutting height. 2. Adjust length of center 3-point link so that the upper pivot hitch rest at a sli...

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    17 section 4: operating instructions 2/03/12 rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m table of contents section 4: operating instructions operating checklist hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training involved in the opera...

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    18 section 4: operating instructions rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m 2/03/12 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. ...

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    19 section 4: operating instructions 2/03/12 rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m 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”. ...

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    20 section 4: operating instructions rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m 2/03/12 table of contents general operating instructions it is important that you familiarized yourself with the operator’s manual, completed operators checklist, properly attached cutter to your tractor, made le...

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    21 section 5: maintenance and lubrication 2/03/12 rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m table of contents maintenance proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life of any farm implement. Careful and systematic inspection can avoid costly down time, maintenance and repairs....

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    22 section 5: maintenance and lubrication rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m 2/03/12 table of contents refer to figure 5-2: 7. Start by assembling blades without shim (#2). Insert blade bolt (#1) through blade (#3), dish pan (#4) and flat washer (#5). Temporary secure blade with a us...

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    23 section 5: maintenance and lubrication 2/03/12 rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m table of contents 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...

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    24 section 5: maintenance and lubrication rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m 2/03/12 table of contents lubrication gauge wheel spindle tube type of lubrication: grease quantity = 6 pumps gauge wheel hub the gauge wheel hub is equipped with a relief hole located directly opposite the ...

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    25 section 5: maintenance and lubrication 2/03/12 rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m table of contents driveline profiles quantity = clean & coat inner tube of driveline with a light film of grease and then reassemble. Driveline u-joints type of lubrication: grease quantity = 6 pumps...

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    26 section 6: specifications & capacities rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m 2/03/12 table of contents section 6: specifications & capacities rcr1860 & rcr1872 models rcr1860 rcr1872 machine weight 599 lbs. 737 lbs. With laminated tailwheel, slip clutch driveline, front rubber guards...

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    27 section 6: specifications & capacities 2/03/12 rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m table of contents 26814.

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    28 section 7: features & benefits rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m 2/03/12 table of contents section 7: features & benefits . Rcr1860 & rcr1872 models features benefits surpassed rugged industry standards all land pride cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous volunt...

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    29 section 8: troubleshooting 2/03/12 rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m table of contents section 8: 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 ...

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    30 section 9: torque values chart rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m 2/03/12 table of contents section 9: 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...

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    31 section 10: warranty 2/03/12 rcr1860 and rcr1872 series rotary cutters 312-849m 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 t...

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