Land Pride Rotary Cutters RCR1884 User Manual
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Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up
2/03/12
RCR1884 Series Rotary Cutter 312-880M
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 RPM 1 3/8"-6 spline rear power take-off (PTO)
!
WARNING
Ballast weights may be required to maintain steering control.
Refer to your tractor’s operator’s manual to determine proper
ballast requirements.
Torque Requirements
Refer to “Torque Values Chart” on page 34 to
determine correct torque values for common bolts. See
“Additional Torque Values” at bottom of chart for
exceptions to standard torque values.
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 with vented dipstick. See your
nearest Land Pride Dealer if dipstick is missing.
Vent Plug Location
Figure 1-1
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.
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DO NOT
OVERFILL!
Oil Level
Plug
Remove
Solid Plug
Install
Vented Dipstick
Category l Adapter Bushings
Refer to Figure 1-2:
Two adapter bushings (#1) (not included with the cutter)
are required if attaching this cutter to a tractor with a
Cat. l 3-point hitch. You can order the bushings from you
nearest Land Pride dealer. Two are required when
ordering.
Category l Adapter Bushings
Figure 1-2
Land Pride Cat. l Adapter Bushings
Part No.
Part Description
827-071C
BUSHING STEP 1.25OD x .765ID x .70 lg.
Cat. l Lower 3-Point
Hitch Location
Cat. ll Lower 3-Point
Hitch Location
Cat. l Upper 3-Point
Adapter Bushings
Quick Hitch
Hitch Pin
Stop Pin Must Be
Located Above The
Rear Hitch Braces
Cat. ll Upper 3-Point
Hitch Pin Holes
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