Land Pride manual Tractor Requirements, Dealer Assembly, Assembly and Set-Up, RCR1860 & RCR1872

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Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up

Tractor Requirements

The RCR18 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 should be no less than 20 HP and no more than 50 HP.

NOTE: Ballast weights may be required to maintain steering control. Refer to your tractor’s operator’s manual to determine proper ballast requirements.

RCR1860 & RCR1872

Refer to Figure 1-1:

1.Loosen 5/8” locknuts (#5 & #13).

2.Remove 5/8” x 5” bolt (#9) and lay aside pivoting upper hitch (#10) and hitch spacer (#11).

3.Rotate A-frame braces (#12) and rear frame braces (#7) up to align with each other as shown. Rear braces (#7) should be located outside of front A-frame braces (#12).

4.Attach pivoting upper hitch (#10) and spacer (#11) to A-frame braces (#12) with 5/8” x 5” bolt (#9). Secure in place with locknut (#8).

Dealer Assembly

NOTE: Do not tighten hardware until assembly is complete. Refer to “Torque Values Chart For Common Bolt Sizes” on page 28.

RCR1872 Tailwheel A-Frame

Refer to Figure 1-1:

1.The RCR1872 tailwheel A-Frame (#1) is shipped with its short cross brace attached to the adjusting bracket (#2). Remove 5/8” locknut (#3) and

5/8” x 1 1/2” bolt (#4).

2.Remove 5/8” locknuts (#5) and 5/8” x 2” bolts (#6) from tailwheel A-frame.

3.Reinsert 5/8” x 2” bolts (#6) through deck tab, rear brace (#7) and tailwheel A-frame (#1). Secure with 5/8” locknuts (#5). Draw nuts up snug. Do not tighten.

4.Reinsert 5/8” x 1 1/2” bolt (#4) and secure with 5/8” locknut (#3). Do not tighten.

5.Draw lock nuts (#5) up snug. Do not tighten. Tighten all other 5/8” locknuts (#3, #8 & #13) to 170 ft.-lbs.

6.Install machine washer (#15) on pivot shaft of tailwheel (#14).

7.Insert tailwheel pivot shaft (#14) into tailwheel A-frame (#1).

8.Install second machine washer (#15) on pivot shaft of tailwheel and secure with roll pin (#16).

9.Attach driveline hook (#17) to pivoting upper hitch (#10) with 3/8” hex nut (#19). Tighten nut to the correct torque.

10.Attach manual storage tube (#22) to the cutter deck with two 1/4”-20 x GR5 hex head cap screws (#18). 1/4” lock washers (#21) and hex head nuts (#20).

Tighten nuts to the correct torque.

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Figure 1-1

8 RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotary Cutters 312-849M 12/17/07