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Your life and the lives of others depend on it! Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit. For an Operator’s Manual and Decal Kit in French or Spanish Language, please see your Land Pride dealer. Printed 2/7/20...
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Machine Height Machine Length Machine Width Machine Weight Delivery Date First Operation Accessories Dealer Contact Information Name: Street: City/State: Telephone: Email: California Proposition 65 WARNING: Cancer and reproductive harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov RCR1242, RCR1248, RCR1260 & RCR1272 Rotary Cutter 326-047M 2/7/20...
Land Pride assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Land Pride reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit. This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future.
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Download the appropriate App on your Refer to Parts Manual QR smart phone, open the App, point your Locator on this page for phone on the QR code and take a picture. detailed instructions. RCR1242, RCR1248, RCR1260 & RCR1272 Rotary Cutter 326-047M 2/7/20...
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Important Safety Information 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 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol Careful operation is you best The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a insurance against an accident.
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Lower implement to the ground and Replace parts on this implement above recommended pressures follow all shutdown procedures with genuine Land Pride parts only. shown in the Operator’s Manual. before leaving the operator’s seat to Do not alter this implement in a way ...
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Use Safety Use Seat Belt and ROPS Keep Riders Off Lights and Devices Machinery Land Pride recommends the use of a CAB or roll-over-protective- Slow moving tractors, and tractor Never carry riders or use structures (ROPS) and seat belt self-propelled equipment can to lift or transport individuals.
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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. Avoid crystalline Silica Be aware of and follow OSHA If possible, change into disposable (or other local, State, or Federal) or washable work clothes at the (quartz) Dust guidelines for exposure to airborne...
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Spray soapy water onto the cleaned area. all damaged or missing labels. Order new labels from your Peel backing from label and press label firmly onto the nearest Land Pride dealer. To find your nearest dealer, surface. visit our dealer locator at www.landpride.com.
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Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Serial Number Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners. This Rotary Cutter has been designed For quick reference and prompt service, record model with care and built by skilled workers using quality and serial number on the inside cover page and again on materials.
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If tractor is too small to lift cutter high enough for on page 36 to determine the correct torque value when tighten hardware during assembly. transporting, install hitch pins (#20) and A-frames (#6) in lower hitch pins holes “B” with bushings RCR1242, RCR1248, RCR1260 & RCR1272 Rotary Cutter 326-047M 2/7/20...
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If your are experiencing this problem, attach A-frame bars (#6) and hitch pins (#20) in lower 3-point mounting holes “B” . 30289 Hitch & Tailwheel Assembly Figure 1-2 2/7/20 RCR1242, RCR1248, RCR1260 & RCR1272 Rotary Cutter 326-047M...
The power take-off shaft and gearbox input shaft must be aligned and level with each other when checking driveline minimum length. A driveline that is too long can damage tractor and implement. RCR1242, RCR1248, RCR1260 & RCR1272 Rotary Cutter 326-047M 2/7/20...
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10. Lower driveline (#5) until resting in driveline top of gearbox and replace with the vented plug (#1). See hook (#6). you nearest Land Pride dealer if vented plug is missing. 11. Continue with “3-Point Hook-Up” on page 14. 2/7/20...
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Please consult you tractor’s manual for adjusting NOTE: Land Pride’s Quick Hitch can be attached to instructions. the tractor to provide quick and easy 3-point hook- up and detachment.
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IMPORTANT: Check driveline minimum collapsible length before completing “Driveline Hook-Up”. Structural damage to the tractor and implement can occur if this check is not made. Refer to “Check Driveline Collapsible Length” on page 16. 2/7/20 RCR1242, RCR1248, RCR1260 & RCR1272 Rotary Cutter 326-047M...
2. Reattach driveline to tractor power take-off shaft and gearbox shaft. Refer to “Driveline Installation” on page 12 and “Driveline Hook-Up” on page 15. 3. Continue with “Check Driveline Interference” on page 17. RCR1242, RCR1248, RCR1260 & RCR1272 Rotary Cutter 326-047M 2/7/20...
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6. Start tractor, raise implement slightly, and drive forward enough to clear the support blocks. Lower implement to ground and shut tractor down using “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page 22. 2/7/20 RCR1242, RCR1248, RCR1260 & RCR1272 Rotary Cutter 326-047M...
Always replace skid shoes at the first sign of wearing thin. Replaceable skid shoes may be purchased for the RCR1260 and RCR1272 to extend the wear life of the cutter built in skids. See your nearest Land Pride dealer to order skid shoes. RCR1260 & RCR1272 Skid Shoes 30294 Part No.
Some tractors have only a single slightly lower than the rear of the deck. adjusting arm. This End Should Be Slightly Higher Than Cutting Height Cutting Height Blade Tip Blade Tip 30296 Cutting Height Figure 3-2 2/7/20 RCR1242, RCR1248, RCR1260 & RCR1272 Rotary Cutter 326-047M...
3-point hitch pins. This arrangement allows for optimum ground contour following performance. 3. Lock center link in this position once correct length is achieved. Adjustment on center 3-point link can be made depending on customer’s preference. RCR1242, RCR1248, RCR1260 & RCR1272 Rotary Cutter 326-047M 2/7/20...
5. Check driveline to make certain it is securely connected to the tractor power take-off shaft and cutter gearbox shaft. 6. Check driveline guards to make certain they are in good condition and in place. 2/7/20 RCR1242, RCR1248, RCR1260 & RCR1272 Rotary Cutter 326-047M...
Use steps, grab-handles and anti-slip surfaces when exceeding 25 degrees up or down. The driveline can break stepping on and off the tractor. and send projectiles. RCR1242, RCR1248, RCR1260 & RCR1272 Rotary Cutter 326-047M 2/7/20...
8. For additional information, see “General Operating 2. Engage tractor park brake, shut tractor engine off Instructions” on page 24. and remove switch key. Stay on tractor until blades have come to a complete stop. 2/7/20 RCR1242, RCR1248, RCR1260 & RCR1272 Rotary Cutter 326-047M...
With a little practice you will be return the engine to a low idle, and disengage the power pleased with what you and your Land Pride Rotary Cutter take-off. Position the adjustable stops on the tractor’s 3- can do.
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Avoid shear bolt failure by engaging the power take-off slowly at low engine rpm. See your Land Pride dealer when replacing shear bolts. Using higher grade shear bolt may result in driveline, gearbox, and/or tractor power take-off damage.
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Do not attempt to straighten a bent blade or weld on a blade. Do not attempt to modify a blade such as hard surfacing, heat treating, cold treating, or by any other method. Always replace blades with new Land Pride blades to assure safety. IMPORTANT: Only replace cutting blades in pairs with genuine OEM blades.
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10. If replacing dishpan (#4), nut (#7) on gearbox output shaft should be torqued to 450 ft-lbs. minimum and secured with cotter pin (#8) with both legs bent opposite directions around the nut. 30287 Counterclockwise Blade Rotation Figure 5-5 2/7/20 RCR1242, RCR1248, RCR1260 & RCR1272 Rotary Cutter 326-047M...
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4. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust. Ask your dealer for Land Pride aerosol touch-up paint. Paint is 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.
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The hub should be greased until grease purges from the relief hole. Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = Until grease purges from the relief hole. 30299 2/7/20 RCR1242, RCR1248, RCR1260 & RCR1272 Rotary Cutter 326-047M...
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Quantity = Fill until oil begins to flow out rear plug hole in gearbox. NOTE: Use a suction or siphon pump to drain gearboxes of oil when there is not an oil drain plug. RCR1242, RCR1248, RCR1260 & RCR1272 Rotary Cutter 326-047M 2/7/20...
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Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = 6 pumps 30561 Hours Driveline Profiles Quantity = Clean & coat the inner tube of the driveline with a light film of Multi-purpose Grease and then reassemble. 30303 2/7/20 RCR1242, RCR1248, RCR1260 & RCR1272 Rotary Cutter 326-047M...
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Driveline Protection Options 1/2" (13 mm) Center shear bolt protection or center bolt 2 plate slip clutch Tailwheel 4" x 8" Laminated tire and yoke Safety Guards Rubber (standard front and rear) RCR1242, RCR1248, RCR1260 & RCR1272 Rotary Cutter 326-047M 2/7/20...
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Section 7: Features & Benefits RCR12 Series Features Benefits Surpassed rugged industry All Land Pride cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary testing standards procedures specified by ANSI. Tractor Horsepower range 18 - 60 horsepower 3 Year gearbox warranty Shows our confidence in the gearbox integrity.
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Tighten blade bolts Blade carrier bent Replace blade carrier Blade broken Replace blade Blade will not swing Remove and inspect blade Blades have unequal weight Replace both blades Dishpan bent Replace dishpan 2/7/20 RCR1242, RCR1248, RCR1260 & RCR1272 Rotary Cutter 326-047M...
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This Warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of any defective part by Land Pride and the installation by the dealer of any such replacement part, and does not cover common wear items such as blades, belts, tines, etc. Land Pride reserves the right to inspect any equipment or parts which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship.
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