Land Pride 312-753M User manual

Brand: Land Pride

Model: 312-753M

Category: Garden tools

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Operator’s Manual

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Land Pride provides this publication “asis” without warrantyof anykind, eitherexpressedor implied.While every precautionhas been taken in the preparation of this manual, Land

Pride assumesnoresponsibility forerrorsor omissions.Neitheris any liabilityassumedfor damagesresultingfromthe use oftheinformation contained herein. Land Pridereserves

the rightto reviseand improve itsproducts as itsees fit. Thispublication describes the stateofthis productatthe time ofits publication,and maynotreflect theproductin the future.

Land Pride is aregistered trademark.

All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks oftheir respective holders.

Printed in the UnitedStates of America.

Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .1

Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Serial Number Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Further Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up . . . . . . .10

Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Weight & Horsepower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

PTO Type & Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Pull-Type Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3-Point Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Dealer Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Gearbox Vent Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Lift-Type Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Hitch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Pull-Type Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Hitch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Equal Angle Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . 13

Constant Velocity Driveline Installation . . . . . .14

Chain Safety Shields (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Front Chain Shields (RCR2596) . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Front Chain Shields (RCR(M)2510) . . . . . . . . 15

Rear Chain Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Rubber Safety Shields (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Front Rubber Shields (RCR2596) . . . . . . . . . .16

Front Rubber Shields (RCR(M)2510 . . . . . . . . 16

Rear Rubber Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3-Point Tractor Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Driveline Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Checking Driveline Minimum Length . . . . . . . . 18

Pull-Type Tractor Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Safety Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Pull-Type Tractor Un-Hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Check Chains, 3-Point Lift-Type Cutters . . . . . 21

Section 2: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Leveling Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Lift-Type Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Pull-Type Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Cutting Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Lift-Type Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Pull-Type Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Section 3: Operating Procedures . . . . . .24

Operating Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Transporting the Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Un-hooking the Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Cutting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Turning Angles for Pull-Type Cutters . . . . . . . . . .25

Crossing Steep Ditches & Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication . .28

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Service Cutting Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Driveline Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Clutch Run-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Clutch Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Clutch Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Clutch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Flex Couplers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Skid Shoe Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Tractor Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Storage Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Tailwheel Spindle Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Tailwheel Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Gearbox & T-Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Driveline U-Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Driveline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Constant Velocity Driveline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Flex Coupler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Pillow Bearing (Pull-Type Cutter) . . . . . . . . . . .34

Ratchet Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Section 5 Specifications & Capacities . .35

Section 6: Features & Benefits . . . . . . . .36

Section 7: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . .37

Section 8: Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes . . . .38

Tire Inflation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

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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 given in this

manual before operation. Refer to

the “Safety Label” section, read

all instructions noted on them.

Do not allow anyone to operate

this equipment who has not fully

read and comprehended this

manual and who has not been

properly trained in the safe

operation of the equipment.

▲ Operator should be familiar with

all functions of the unit.

▲ Operate implement from the

driver’s seat only.

▲ Make sure all guards and shields

are in place and secured before

operating the implement.

▲ Do not leave tractor or implement

unattended with engine running.

▲ Dismounting from a moving

tractor could cause serious injury

or death.

▲ Do not stand between the tractor

and implement during hitching.

▲ Keep hands, feet, and clothing

away from power-driven parts.

▲ Wear snug ﬁtting clothing to avoid

entanglement with moving parts.

▲ Watch out for wires, trees, etc.,

when raising implement. Make

sure all persons are clear of

working area.

▲ Turning tractor too tight may

cause implement to ride up on

wheels. This could result in injury

or equipment damage.

Look For The Safety Alert Symbol

The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a

potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra

safety precaution must be taken. When you see this

symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that

follows it. In addition to design and conﬁguration of

equipment, hazard control and accident prevention

are dependent upon the awareness, concern,

prudence and proper training of personnel involved in

the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of

equipment.

Be Aware of

Signal Words

A Signal word designates a degree or

level of hazard seriousness. The

signal words are:

Indicates an imminently hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury. This

signal word is limited to the most

extreme situations, typically for

machine components that, for

functional purposes, cannot be

guarded.

DANGER

Indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury, and

includes hazards that are exposed

when guards are removed. It mayalso

be used to alert against unsafe

practices.

Indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, may

result in minor or moderate injury. It

may also be used to alert against

unsafe practices.

WARNING

CAUTION

For Your Protection

▲ Thoroughly read and understand

the “SafetyLabel” section, read all

instructions noted on them.

Shutdown and Storage

▲ Lower machine to ground, put

tractor in park, turn off engine, and

remove the key.

▲ Detach and store implements in a

area where children normally do

not play. Secure implement by

using blocks and supports.

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Transport

Machinery Safely

▲ Comply with state and local laws.

▲ Maximum transport speed for

implement is 20 mph. DO NOT

EXCEED. Never travel at a speed

which does not allow adequate

control of steering and stopping.

Some rough terrain require a

slower speed.

▲ Sudden braking can cause a

towed load to swerve and upset.

Reduce speed if towed load is not

equipped with brakes.

▲ Use the following maximum

speed - tow load weight ratios as

a guideline:

20 mph when weight is less

than or equal to the weight of

tractor.

10 mph when weight is double

the weight of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load that

is more than double the weight of

tractor.

Use Safety

Lights and Devices

▲ Slow moving tractors, self-

propelled equipment, and towed

implements can create a hazard

when drivenonpublic roads. They

are difﬁcult to see, especially at

night.

▲ Flashing warning lights and turn

signals are recommended

whenever driving on public roads.

Use lights and devices provided

with implement.

Practice Safe Mainte-

nance

▲ Understand procedure before

doing work. Use proper tools and

equipment, refer to Operator’s

Manual for additional information.

▲ Work in a clean dry area.

▲ Lower the implement to the

ground, put tractor in park, turn off

engine, and remove key before

performing maintenance.

▲ Allow implement to cool

completely.

▲ Do not grease or oil implement

while it is in operation.

▲ Inspect all parts. Make sure parts

are in good condition & installed

properly.

▲ Remove build-up of grease, oil or

debris.

▲ Remove all tools and unused

parts from implement before

operation.

Use A Safety Chain

▲ A safety chain will help control

drawn machinery should it

separate from the tractor

drawbar.

▲ Use a chain with the strength

rating equal to or greater than

the gross weight of the towed

machinery.

▲ Attach the chain to the tractor

drawbar support or other

speciﬁed anchor location. Allow

only enough slackinthechainto

permit turning.

▲ Do not use safety chain for

towing.

These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in

this manual.

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Prepare for Emergencies

▲ Be prepared if a ﬁre starts.

▲ Keep a ﬁrst aid kit and ﬁre

extinguisher handy.

▲ Keep emergency numbers for

doctor, ambulance, hospital and

ﬁre department near phone.

911

Wear

Protective Equipment

▲ Protectiveclothing and equipment

should be worn.

▲ Wear clothing and equipment

appropriate for the job. Avoid

loose ﬁtting clothing.

▲ Prolonged exposure to loud noise

can cause hearing impairment or

hearing loss. Wear suitable

hearing protection such as

earmuffs or earplugs.

▲ Operating equipment safely

requires the full attention of the

operator. Avoid wearing radio

headphones while operating

machinery.

These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in

this manual.

Keep Riders

Off Machinery

▲ Riders obstruct the operator’s

view, they could be struck by

foreign objects or thrown from the

machine.

▲ Never allow children to operate

equipment.

Avoid High

Pressure Fluids Hazard

▲ Escaping ﬂuidunderpressure can

penetratetheskin causing serious

injury.

▲ Avoid the hazard by relieving

pressure before disconnecting

hydraulic lines or performing work

on the system.

▲ Make sure all hydraulic ﬂuid

connections are tight and all

hydraulic hoses and lines are in

good condition before applying

pressure to the system.

▲ Use a piece of paper or

cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to

check for suspected leaks.

▲ Wear protective gloves and safety

glasses or goggles when working

with hydraulic systems.

▲ If an accident occurs, see a

doctor immediately. Any ﬂuid

injected into the skin must be

treated within a few hours or

gangrene may result.

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Safety Labels

YourCutter comesequipped withall safetylabels inplace. They

were designed to help you safely operate your implement.

1. Read and follow label directions.

2. Keep all safety labels clean and legible.

3. Replace all damaged or missing labels.

4. Some new equipment installed during repair require safety

labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified

by Land Pride. When ordering new components make sure

the correct safety labels are included in the request. To

order new labels go to your Land Pride dealer.

5. Refer to this section for proper label placement.

To install new labels:

a. Clean the area the label is to be placed.

b. Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to

be placed.

c. Peelbackingfrom label. Press firmly ontothesurface.

d. Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card.

838-062C

Amber Reflector

818-335C

Red Reflector

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818-130C (Shown)

Caution 540 RPM

818-240C

Caution 1000 RPM

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818-543C

Danger Guard Missing

818-552C

Danger PTO Driveline

ROTATING DRIVELINE

KEEP AWAY!

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818-830C

Safety Combo

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818-564C

Chain Shield

818-142C

Rotating Driveline

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818-556C

Danger Thrown Object

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818-540C

Danger Guard Missing

Do Not Operate

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818-552C

Rotating Driveline

Hazard Keep Away

ROTATING DRIVELINE

KEEP AWAY!

838-094C

Warning: High Pressure

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Introduction

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Introduction

Terminology

“Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined by

facing the direction the machine will operate while in use

unless otherwise stated.

Definitions

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 repair parts are required contact a

LandPride dealer.Adealerhastrainedpersonnel,repair

parts and equipment needed to service the Cutter.

The parts on your Cutter have been specially designed

and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride

parts.Therefore,shouldyourCutterrequirereplacement

parts go to your Land Pride Dealer.

Serial Number Plate

Refer to Figure 1:

For prompt service always use the serial number and

modelnumberwhenordering partsfromyourLandPride

dealer.Besuretoinclude yourserialandmodelnumbers

incorrespondence also.Referto Figure 1 for the location

of your serial number plate.

Serial Number Plate Location

Figure 1

NOTE: A special point of information that the

operator must be aware of before continuing.

IMPORTANT: A special point of information related

to its preceding topic. Land Pride’s intention is that

this information should be read and noted before

continuing.

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Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new

product owners.

This Cutter has been designed with care and built by

skilledworkersusingqualitymaterials. Proper assembly,

maintenance, and safe operating practices will help you

get years of satisfactory use from the machine.

Application

The standard utility duty RCR2596, RCR2510 and

RCRM2510SeriesRotaryCuttersaredesignedandbuilt

by Land Pride to provide excellent cutting performance

on gently sloping or slightly contoured right-of ways,

pastures, set-aside-acres, and row crop fields. Their

eight and ten foot cutting widths, 2" to 12" cutting height

and ability to cut weeds and brush up to 1” diameter

make them well suited for these applications.

The RCR2596 and RCR2510 cutters operate at a PTO

speed of 540 rpm and the RCRM2510 cutter operates at

1000 rpm. A category four equal angle driveline is

available on all three models and a category four

constant velocity driveline is available on only the

RCR2510 & RCRM2510 models.

Pull-type and three-point type hitches are available. The

RCR2596 is designed for a category I or II three-point

hitchandtheRCR2510andRCRM2510aredesignedfor

a category II or III three-point hitch. All three-point

hitches are Quick-Hitch adaptable. The RCR2596 three-

point hitch requires a 45-110 hp tractor and the Pull-type

hitch requires a 30-110 hp tractor. The RCR2510 and

RCRM2510 three-point hitch requires a 50-110 hp

tractor and 35-110 hp for Pull-type.

Stump jumpers, main driveline slip-clutches, and

outboard flex couplers are also offered for driveline and

gearbox protection. Safety shields around the cutter are

offered in either chain or rubber.

See “Features and Benefits” section and “Product

Specifications” for more information and performance

enhancing options.

Using This Manual

• This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarize

you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments,

troubleshooting, and maintenance. Read this manual

and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe

and efficient operation.

• The information contained within this manual was

current at the time of printing. Some parts may change

slightly to assure you of the best performance.

• To ordera new Operator’sor Parts Manualcontact your

authorized dealer. Manuals can also be downloaded,

free-of-charge from our website at www.landpride.com

orprintedfromtheLandPrideService&SupportCenter

by your dealer.

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Further Assistance

Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new

Cutter. If for any reason you do not understand any part

of this manual or are not satisfied with the service

received, the following actions are suggested:

1. Discuss the matter with your dealership service

manager making sure he is aware of any problems

youmayhave and that he has had the opportunity to

assist you.

2. If you are still not satisfied, seek out the owner or

general manager of the dealership, explain the

problem and request assistance.

3. For further assistance write to:

Land Pride

Service Department

P.O. Box 5060

Salina, KS 67402-5060

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Tractor Requirements

Weight & Horsepower

Tractor horsepower and weight must be capable of

controlling the cutter under all operating conditions.

Tractorsoutside the horsepowerrange must not be used.

• RCR2596 cutters

Three-point. . . . . . . . 45-110 HP

Pull-type. . . . . . . . . . 30-110 HP

• RCR2510 & RCRM2510 cutters

Three-point. . . . . . . . 50-110 HP

Pull-type. . . . . . . . . . 35-110 HP

PTO Type & Speed

Tractor’srearpowertake-off(PTO)speedandsplinetype

must be capable of matching the cutter’s PTO type and

speed.

• RCR2596 and RCR2510 cutters

540 RPM 1 3/8”-6 spline rear power take-off

• RCRM2510 cutters

1000 RPM 1 3/8”-21 spline rear power take-off

Pull-Type Hitch

Refer to Figure 1-1

Distances between center of drawbar hitch pin hole to

end of tractor PTO shaft (“A” dimension) and from top of

drawbar hitch to center of PTO shaft (“B” dimension)

must be maintained when using the Pull-type hitches.

• “A” = 14" for 540 rpm

• “A” = 16" for 1000 rpm

• “B” = 8” for 540 and 1000 rpm

PTO to Drawbar Distances

Figure 1-1

NOTE: Ballast may need to be added to your tractor

to maintain steering control. Refer to your tractor’s

operator manual to determine if one needs

additional ballast.

IMPORTANT: PTO damage may occur if distances

“A” and “B” are not properly maintained.

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3-Point Hitch

The lower 3-Point arms of the 3-Point hitch must be

stabilized to prevent side-to-side movement. Most

tractors have sway blocks or adjustable chains for this

purpose. Category of hitch is dependent upon the series

of cutter being used.

• RCR2596 (Category l or ll hitch)

• RCR2510 & RCRM2510 (Category ll or lll hitch)

Dealer Preparations

Read and understand the operator’s manual for your

cutter. An understanding of how it works will aid in the

assembly and setup of your cutter.

This Rotary Cutter has been partially assembled at the

factory. However, some assembly will be necessary to

attach the hitch, driveline and guards to the cutter.

It is best to go through the Pre-Assembly Checklist

before assembling the cutter. Speed up your assembly

task and make the job safer by having all the needed

parts and equipment readily at hand.

Pre-Assembly Checklist

Check Reference

Fasteners and pins that were shipped

with the cutter. NOTE: All hardware from

the factory has been installed in the

location where it will be used. If a part or

fastener is temporarily removed for

assembly reasons, remember where it

goes.Keep the parts separated.

Operator’s

Manual

Be sure the parts get used in the correct

location. By double checking while you

assemble, you will lessen the chance of

using a bolt incorrectly that may be

needed later.

Operator’s

Manual

All grease fittings are in place and

lubricated.

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Safety labels are correctly located and

legible. Replace if damaged.

Safety

Information

pg. 1

Inflate tires to specified PSI air pressure.

Tighten wheel bolts to specified torque.

Section 8

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Red and amber reflectors are correctly

located and visible when the cutter is in

the transport position.

Safety

Information

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Have a minimum of 2 people at hand

while assembling the cutter.

Operator’s

Manual

Have a fork lift or loader along with

chains and safety stands that are sized

for the job ready for the assembly task.

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Lift Type Cutter 3-Point Assembly

Figure 1-3

theA-Framehitch.SecuretheA-Framehitchwiththe

3/4" bolts (#15), 3/4" flat washer (#13) and 3/4" lock

nut (#12).

2. Place the 2" long bushing (#17) between the A-

Framehitch as shown and insert 1” bolt (#9) through

the hole in the hitch and bushing. Secure with the 1”

lock nut (#10).

3. Assemble the two short braces (#8) that are on the

rear brace (#1) between the back holes of the

A-Frame (#11) using the clevis pin (#18) provided

and secure with the flat washer (#21) and cotter pin

(#19).

4. Assemble the two longer straight braces (#5) to the

front hole of the lug that is welded behind the

gearbox mount. Secure with the 1" bolt (#6) and lock

nut (#7).

5. Assembletheformedrearbraces(#2)totheinsideof

the inner most lugs at the rear of the cutter. Secure

with the 3/4” bolt (#3) and lock nut (#4).

6. Install the other clevis pin (#18), flat washer (#21)

and cotter pin (#19) into the top front hole of the A-

Frame.

Driveline Installation

1. Attachthe slip-clutch end of the driveline(#16)tothe

gearbox input shaft securely. Make certain that the

slip-clutch is fully onto the input shaft splines.

Tighten the conical dog pin on back side of slip-

clutch to 45-50 ft-lb torque.

2. Securechain#20toholeindrivelineguard.Driveline

guard not shown.

Gearbox Vent Plug

Refer to Figure 1-2

Gearbox vent plugs are shipped loose and packaged

with the Operator’s Manual. Remove existing splitter

gearbox pipe plug and replace with 3/8” vent plug.

Remove wing box pipe plugs and replace with 1/2” vent

plugs.

Figure 1-2

Lift-Type Cutter

Hitch Assembly

Refer to Figure 1-3:

1. Assemble the A-Frame hitch (#11) to the lower bolt

holes of the front inside hitch ears as shown. Insert

the 5/8" long bushings (#14) into the bottom holes of

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1/2” Wing Box Pipe Plug

1/2” WingBox

Pipe Plug

3/8” Splitter Box Pipe Plug

NOTE: Do not tighten hardware until assembly is

complete. Refer to “Torque Values Chart for

Common Bolt Sizes” on page 38.

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Pull-Type Cutter

Hitch Assembly

Refer to Figure 1-4 for RCR2596 hitch assembly and

Figure 1-5 for RCR2510 hitch assembly:

1. Assemble tongue (#1) to the deck using hitch pins

(#2), spacer tubes (#3) and linch pins (#4).

NOTE: Do not tighten hardware until assembly is

complete. Refer to “Torque Values Chart for

Common Bolt Sizes” on page 38.

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2. Attachlevelrodassemblies(#8)totongue(#1) using

clevis pins (#5), flat washers (#6) and cotter pins

(#7).Makesurelevelrodadjustingnutsarethreaded

the same distance on both rods. This will ensure a

level unit.

3. Remove hydraulic hose holder (#9) from the hitch

and install to the cutter deck with 3/4” x 1 1/2” GR5

hex head cap screw (#12) and 3/4” hex locknut (#13)

as shown. Tighten mounting bracket hardware as

needed to secure hose holder in place.

4. Route hydraulic hose through the hose holder loop.

5. Remove parking jack (#10) from its storage position

on the deck and attach to the tongue (#1). Secure

with attached pin (#11). Adjust jacktodesired height.

RCR2596 Hitch Assembly

Figure 1-4

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RCR2510 Hitch Assembly

Figure 1-5

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4. Install main driveline (#4) to jackshaft (#2) by pulling

onthecollarandpushingtheyokeforwardtoengage

the groove on the jackshaft splined stub until the

collar has locked in place. Make certain the locking

collar has engaged by pulling on the main driveline.

5. Tighten the set screw in the bearing locking

collar (#3).

6. Replace gearbox cover.

7. Secure chain (#5) on the main driveline (#4) to the

bearingsupport assembly(#3).Securechain (#6)on

the jackshaftdriveline (#2) to the hole on the left side

of the gearbox cover (cover not shown). Securing

chains will restrict driveline outer shields from

rotating.

RCR2596, RCR2510 & RCRM2510

Equal Angle Driveline Assembly

Figure 1-6

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Equal Angle Driveline Installation

Refer to Figure 1-6:

Equal angle drivelines can be installed on RCR2596,

RCR2510 and RCRM2510. Maximum turning angle is

limited to 35 degrees.

1. Remove gearbox cover (cover not shown).

2. Securely attach the slip-clutch end of the driveline

jackshaft (#2) to the gearbox input shaft (#1). Make

certain the slip-clutch is fully on the gearbox input

shaft. Tighten the conical dog pin on the connection

to 45-50 ft-lbs. of torque.

3. Insert driveline jackshaft (#2) through the bearing

support assembly (#3). Pull the bearing support

assembly fully against the jackshaft to extend the

jackshaft splines through the bearing and out the

other side as far as possible.

IMPORTANT: Makesurethebearing(#3) in bearing

support has its locking collar facing the cutter

gearbox (#1).

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Constant Velocity Driveline Installation

Refer to Figure 1-7:

Constant velocitydriveline can be installed on RCR2510

and RCRM2510 cutters only. Maximum turning angle is

limited to 80 degrees.

1. Securely attach slip-clutch end of jackshaft driveline

(#1) to gearbox input shaft (#8). Make certain the

slip-clutch is fully on the gearboxinputshaft. Tighten

the conical dog pin on the connection to 45-50 ft-lb

torque.

2. Insert jackshaft driveline (#1) into pillow block

bearing (#9). Secure bearing support (#2) with 1/2”-

13 x 3 1/2” long bolts (#3) and 1/2” flange nuts (#4).

NOTE: Do not tighten hardware until assembly is

complete. Refer to “Torque Values Chart for

Common Bolt Sizes” on page 38.

3. Install main driveline (#5) to jackshaft driveline (#1)

by attaching the (red) slide collar on the jackshaft.

Twist the quick disconnect on the yoke and push it

forward to engage the groove on the jackshaft

splined stub.

4. Secure chain (#7) to the tongue (#10) to restrict

driveline outer shield from rotating. Secure jackshaft

driveline chain (#6) to the hole in the left side of the

gearbox cover (cover not shown). Securing chains

will restrict driveline outer shields from rotating.

5. Tighten nuts (#4) to proper torque.

RCR2510 & RCRM2510

Constant Velocity Driveline Assembly

Figure 1-7

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Chain Safety Shields (Optional)

DANGER!

Rotary Cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high

speeds; therefore, the use of front and rear safety shields is

strongly recommended when cutting along highways or in an

area where people may be present.

Front Chain Shields (RCR2596)

Refer to Figure 1-8

Install each front chain shield (#1) with 1/2-13 x 2 3/4”

long carriage bolts (#2) and flange nuts (#3) as shown.

Front Chain Shields (RCR(M)2510)

Refer to Figure 1-9

Install front chain shields (#1) & (#2) with 1/2” -13 x 3 1/

2” long carriage bolts (#3) and flange nuts (#4) as shown.

Rear Chain Shield

Refer to Figure 1-10

Install rear chain shield (#1) with 1/2” -13 x 1 1/2” long

carriage bolts (#2) and 1/2” flange nuts (#3) as shown.

NOTE: Do not tighten hardware until assemblies

are complete. Refer to “Torque Values Chart for

Common Bolt Sizes” on page 38.

RCR2596 Front Chain Shield

Figure 1-8

RCR2510 & RCRM2510 Front Chain Shield

Figure 1-9

Rear Chain Shield

Figure 1-10

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Rubber Safety Shields (Optional)

DANGER!

Rotary Cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high

speeds; therefore, the use of front and rear safety shields is

strongly recommended when cutting along highways or in an

area where people may be present.

Front Rubber Shields (RCR2596)

Refer to Figure 1-11

Install front rubber shields (#1) with 1/2” -13 x 2 3/4” long

carriage bolts (#2) and flange nuts (#3) as shown.

Front Rubber Shields (RCR(M)2510

Refer to Figure 1-12

Install front rubber shields (#1) & (#2) with 1/2” -13 x 3 1/

2” long carriage bolts (#3) and flange nuts (#4) as shown.

Rear Rubber Shield

Refer to Figure 1-13

Install rear rubber shield (#1) and rear shield strap (#2)

with 1/2” -13 x 1 1/2” long carriage bolts (#3) and

1/2” flange nuts (#4) as shown.

NOTE: Do not tighten hardware until assemblies

are complete. Refer to “Torque Values Chart for

Common Bolt Sizes” on page 38.

RCR2596 Front Rubber Shields

Figure 1-11

RCR2510 & RCRM2510 Front Rubber Shields

Figure 1-12

Rear Rubber Shield

Figure 1-13

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3-Point Tractor Hook-Up

Refer to Figure 1-14:

DANGER!

Tractor hook-up canbehazardousto you or your helper. Donot

allow anyone to stand between the cutter and tractor during

hook-up operations. Do not operate hydraulic 3-point lift

controls while someone is directly behind the tractor.

CAUTION!

Always engage parking brake, shut off tractor and remove key

before dismounting from tractor.

1. Locate the cutter on a flat level surface.

2. Determine the hitch category of the tractor that will

be used:

a. Category I tractors will have a lower hitch link

hole diameter of 7/8”. The top link hole diameter

(cutter end) will be 3/4".

b. Category II tractors will have a lower hitch link

holediameterof11/8”.Thetoplinkholediameter

(cutter end) will be 1".

c. Category III tractors will have a lower hitch link

hole diameter of 1 7/16”. The top link hole

diameter (cutter end) will be 1 5/16".

3. Removelowerlinchpins(#3)andhitchpins(#1)from

the deck. Remove upper cotter pin (#6), washer (#7)

and hitch pin (#5) from the deck.

3-Point Lift Type Cutter Tractor Hook-Up

Figure 1-14

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4. Slowly back the tractor up the cutter while using the

tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control to adjust the lower

linkarms up ordownto match the tractor’slowerarm

pin holes to the cutter hitch pin holes. The lower lift

arms of a Category 2 tractor will be positioned to the

outside of the cutters lower hitch lugs on the

RCR2596 & RCRM2596 cutters.

5. Re-insert hitch pins (#1) and secure with the linch

pins (#3).

6. Connect the top center link (#4) to the upper pivot

hitch using 1” clevis pin (#5), washer (#6) and cotter

pin (#7). Bend cotter pin after inserting to prevent it

from falling out.

7. Theliftlinkrodson yourtractor’s3-pointhitchshould

be adjusted to allow for lateral float. Please consult

you tractor’s manual for adjusting instructions.

Driveline Hook-up

An additional driveline may be required if the Rotary

Cutter is used on more than one tractor especially if a

quick hitch is used.

CAUTION!

Do not use a PTO adaptor. A PTO adapter will increase the

strainon the tractor’sPTOshaft and can damagethe PTO shaft

and mower driveline.

CAUTION!

Do not over speed PTO. The cutter can be damage when

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WARNING!

Damaged drivelines can cause serious injury or death.

Either a tractor with 540 rpm or 1000 rpm PTO (Power

Take-Off) speed is required. The RCR cutters are

designed for a PTO speed of 540 rpm and the RCRM

cutters are designed for 1000 rpm.

Maximum PTO Driveline Movement During Operation

Figure 1-15

Checking Driveline Minimum Length

Refer to Figure 1-14 on page 17:

1. Obtain the shortest distance possible between

tractor PTO shaft and gearbox shaft by starting the

tractor and slowly engaging 3-point lift to move the

lower arms up or down until the gearbox shaft is

IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to operate a 540 RPM

driveline cutter with a 1,000 RPM PTO tractor and

do not operate a 1000 RPM driveline cutter with a

540 RPM PTO tractor. Many tractors provide both

540 and 1,000 RPM PTO speeds. Check your

tractor’s manual to determine its capabilities.

IMPORTANT: Avoid premature driveline

breakdown. A driveline that is operating must not

exceed an angle of 25 degrees up or down while

operating 3-point lift. See Figure 1-15 below.

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IMPORTANT: Always check driveline minimum

length during initial setup, when connecting to a

different tractor and when alternating betweenusing

aquickhitch and astandard 3-point hitch. Morethan

one driveline may be required to fit all applications.

IMPORTANT: It is necessary to align and level the

tractor’s PTO shaft with the gearbox shaft when

checking driveline minimum length. Too long a

driveline can damage tractor, gearbox and driveline.

aligned and level with the tractor's PTO shaft.

Securely block cutter deck in this position.

2. Place tractor gear selector in park, shut tractor

engine off, set park brake and remove switch key.

3. Attach driveline to cutter and tractor as follows:

a. Slide inner yoke of driveline over the gearbox

shaft and secure with locking collar.

b. Slideouteryokeofdrivelineoverthetractor'sPTO

shaft and secure with locking collar.

c. Skip to step 5 if driveline fits between tractor and

Rotary Cutter.

Refer to Figure 1-16:

4. The driveline will require shortening if it is too long to

fit between the tractor and Rotary Cutter. Shorten

driveline as follows:

a. Check to makesure cutter andtractor PTO shafts

are level with each other and the deck is securely

supported at this height with support blocks.

b. Pull driveline profiles apart into two sections as

shown in Figure 1-16.

Driveline Shortening

Figure 1-16

c. Attach outer driveline universal joint to tractor

PTO shaft and inner driveline universal joint to

gearboxshaft. Pull on each drivelinesection to be

sure universal joints are secured.

d. Hold driveline sections parallel to each other to

determineiftheyaretoolong.Theinnerandouter

shieldsoneachsectionshouldendapproximately

1" short of reaching the universal joint shield on

the adjacent section (see “B” dimension). If they

are too long, measure 1" (“B” dimension) back

from the universal joint shield and makea mark at

this location on the inner and outer shields.

e. Cut off inner shield at mark (“X” dimension). Cut

same amount off inner shaft (“X1” dimension).

Repeat cut off procedure (“Y”&“Y1” dimensions)

to cut outer driveline half.

f. Remove all burrs and cuttings.

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