Land Pride Rotary Cutters RCR1884 User Manual
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Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication
2/03/12
RCR1884 Series Rotary Cutter 312-880M
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" (3.2 mm) and should be
replaced if thickness falls below 3/64" (1.1 mm). If
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 yoke joints.
Clutch Assembly
Refer to Figure 5-4:
Reassemble each friction disc (#4) next to the metal
plate it was separated from. Install bolts (#3) through the
end plates and intermediate plates as shown. Place
springs (#2) over the bolts and secure with nuts (#1).
Clutch Adjustment
Figure 5-5
Refer to Figure 5-5:
Install new friction discs if needed and reassemble all
components in proper order. Progressively tighten each
spring retainer nut until spring length is 1.283" (1 9/32").
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 is ready for field use the next time you
hook-up to it.
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DANGER
Always disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO before
coming within close proximity or servicing the drive train
components and cutter blades. PTO can be engaged if tractor
is started causing bodily injury or death.
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DANGER
Always secure cutter deck in the up position with solid
supports before servicing underside of cutter. Never work
under equipment supported by hydraulics. Hydraulics can
drop equipment if controls are actuated or if hydraulic lines
burst. Either situation can drop the cutter instantly even when
power to the hydraulics is shut off.
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CAUTION
Always store cutter with 3-Point hitch pivoted back as far as
possible. The floating 3-Point hitch when not hooked to a
tractor can fall backwards unexpectedly causing bodily injury.
1.
Clean off any dirt and grease that may have
accumulated on the cutter and moving parts. Scrape
off compacted dirt from the bottom of deck and then
wash surface thoroughly with a garden hose. A
coating of oil may also be applied to the lower deck
area to minimize oxidation.
2.
Check blades and blade bolts for wear and replace if
necessary. See“Cutter Blade Maintenance” on
page 25.
3.
Inspect cutter for loose, damaged or worn parts and
adjust or replace as needed.
4.
Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to
prevent rust. Ask your Land Pride dealer for aerosol
touch-up paint. They are also available in touch-up
bottles with brush, quarts, and gallon sizes by adding
TU, QT, or GL to the end of the aerosol part number.
5.
Replace all damaged or missing decals.
6.
Lubricate as noted in “Lubrication Points” starting
on page 28.
7.
Store cutter on a level surface in a clean, dry place.
Inside storage will reduce maintenance and make for
a longer cutter life.
8.
Follow all unhooking instructions on page 22 when
disconnecting tractor from cutter.
Land Pride Aerosol Touch-up Paint
Part No.
Part Description
821-011C
PAINT LP BEIGE AEROSOL SPRAY CAN
821-002C
PAINT LP BLACK AEROSOL SPRAY CAN
821-054C
PAINT MEDIUM RED AEROSOL SPRAY CAN
821-058C
PAINT GREEN AEROSOL SPRAY CAN
821-066C
PAINT ORANGE AEROSOL SPRAY CAN