Land Pride RCR1572 User Manual
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Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up
RCR1542, RCR1548, RCR1560 and RCR1572 Rotary Cutters 312-556M
12/28/05
Land Pride
Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up
Tractor Requirements
The RCR15 Series Rotary Cutters are designed for use
with tractors that are equipped with a (540 RPM 1 3/8”-6
spline) rear power take-off (PTO).
The tractor must also provide for 3-point hitch
attachment Category I. The tractors rated drawbar PTO
horsepower on a 3 point to be no less than 20 hp and no
more than 50hp.
Dealer Assembly
NOTE: In order to maintain steering control, ballast
may need to be added to your tractor. To determine
whether or not to add the ballast, refer to your
tractor’s operator manual.
NOTE: Do not tighten hardware until assembly
is complete. Refer to “Torque Values Chart” on
page 24.
Refer to Figure 1-1:
4.
The A-frame braces (#1) are rotated down against
the deck in shipment. Loosen the nuts (#2) and
rotate the A-frame braces up as shown.
5.
The rear braces (#3) are rotated back and are
strapped to the gauge wheel mainframe. Undo the
rear braces from the gauge wheel mainframe and
rotate the braces up as shown. The rear braces (#3)
should be to the the outside of the front A-frame
braces (#1).
6.
Place the top hitch spacer (#6) in the upper hitch (#4)
and between the front A-frame braces.
7.
Secure with the 5/8” x 5” long bolt and 5/8” lock nut.
Dealer Assembly
Figure 1-1
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