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Land Pride RCR1884 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 rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m 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 pride assumes no ...

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    1 important safety information 2/03/12 rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m 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 giv...

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    2 important safety information rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m 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 night. ▲ flas...

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    3 important safety information 2/03/12 rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m 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 h...

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    4 important safety information rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m 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. Read and follow their directions. 1. Keep all safety labels cl...

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    5 important safety information 2/03/12 rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m table of contents 818-540c danger: guard missing 818-552c danger: rotating driveline rotating driveline keep away! 24597 818-142c danger: rotating driveline 24584 24597.

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    6 important safety information rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m 2/03/12 table of contents 818-556c danger: thrown object 818-564c danger: rotating blades 24584 24584 818-230c red reflector 24652.

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    7 important safety information 2/03/12 rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m table of contents 24584 818-830c safety combo 818-130c caution: 540 rpm 24584.

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    8 introduction rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m 2/03/12 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. If customer service or r...

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    9 section 1: assembly and set-up 2/03/12 rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m table of contents section 1: assembly and set-up tractor requirements the rcr18 series rotary cutters are designed for use with tractors that are equipped with: • 45 to 90 horsepower • category i or ii quick hitch • 540 r...

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    10 section 1: assembly and set-up rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m 2/03/12 table of contents 3-point hitch assembly figure 1-3 24654 draw lock nuts 8a & 8b up snug and then back off 1/4 turn. 4. Rotate hitch straps (#2a & #2b) up as shown and insert 3/4"-10 x 4 1/2" gr5 hex head bolt (#7a) thro...

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    11 section 1: assembly and set-up 2/03/12 rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m table of contents 3-point tractor hook-up refer to figure 1-4: ! 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 impl...

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    12 section 1: assembly and set-up rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m 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 become entangled i...

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    13 section 1: assembly and set-up 2/03/12 rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m table of contents check driveline collapsible length 1. Make sure driveline is properly installed and level before checking driveline collapsible length. (refer to “driveline installation” instructions on page 12 if need...

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    14 section 1: assembly and set-up rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m 2/03/12 table of contents single tailwheel assembly refer to figure 1-7: 1. Slide adjustment plate (#1) onto tailwheel arm (#2). 2. Attach front end of tailwheel arm (#2) to tailwheel deck bracket with 5/8"-11 x 3 1/4" gr5 hex h...

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    15 section 1: assembly and set-up 2/03/12 rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m table of contents dual tailwheel assembly refer to figure 1-8: 1. Attach tailwheel bracket (#2) to left side of cutter deck with four 1/2" -13 x 1 1/2" gr5 hex head bolts (#6), 1/2" flat washers (#11) and 1/2" flange loc...

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    16 section 1: assembly and set-up rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m 2/03/12 table of contents front guard assembly ! 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 ...

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    17 section 1: assembly and set-up 2/03/12 rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m table of contents rear guard assembly ! 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 o...

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    18 section 2: adjustments rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m 2/03/12 table of contents section 2: adjustments deck leveling & height adjustments there are 4 primary adjustments that should be made prior to actual field operations: • deck leveling from left to right • deck leveling from front to r...

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    19 section 2: adjustments 2/03/12 rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m table of contents single tail wheel height adjustment refer to figure 2-3: the single tailwheel must be adjusted if cutting height is too high or too low. 1. Use tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control to lift the tailwheel off the ...

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    20 section 3: operating instructions rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m 2/03/12 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, transpo...

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    21 section 3: operating instructions 2/03/12 rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m 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 n...

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    22 section 3: operating instructions rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m 2/03/12 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 bla...

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    23 section 3: operating instructions rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m 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 leveling adjust...

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    24 section 4: options rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m 2/03/12 table of contents section 4: options front and rear safety guard options ! 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 c...

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    25 section 5: maintenance and lubrication 2/03/12 rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m 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 down time and repair. Check all bo...

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    26 section 5: maintenance and lubrication rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m 2/03/12 table of contents 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 used 1 1/8"-12 nut. Draw nut up snug...

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    27 section 5: maintenance and lubrication 2/03/12 rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m table of contents clutch disassembly figure 5-4 clutch inspection inspect all parts for excessive wear and condition. Clean all parts that do not require replacement.The original friction disc thickness is 1/8" (...

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    28 section 5: maintenance and lubrication rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m 2/03/12 table of contents lubrication points gauge wheel spindle tube type of lubrication: multi-purpose grease quantity = 6 pumps gauge wheel hub the gauge wheel hub is equipped with a relief hole located directly oppos...

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    29 section 5: maintenance and lubrication 2/03/12 rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m table of contents driveline profiles type of lubrication: multi-purpose grease quantity = clean & coat the inner tube of the driveline with a light film of grease and then reassemble. Driveline u-joints type of l...

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    30 section 5: specifications & capacities rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m 2/03/12 table of contents section 5: specifications & capacities rcr1884 model rcr1884 machine weight with front rubber guard and rear metal band) 851 lbs. Without driveline hitch category l or category ii quick hitch cu...

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    31 section 5: specifications & capacities 2/03/12 rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m table of contents 27738.

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    32 section 6: features & benefits rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m 2/03/12 table of contents section 6: features & benefits rcr1884 model features benefits surpassed rugged industry standards all land pride rotary cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary testing procedu...

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    33 section 7: troubleshooting 2/03/12 rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m 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 d...

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    34 section 8: torque values chart rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m 2/03/12 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 ...

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    35 section 9: warranty 2/03/12 rcr1884 series rotary cutter 312-880m 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 followin...

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    Corporate office: p.O. Box 5060 salina, kansas 67402-5060 usa www.Landpride.Com.