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Introduction
12/17/07
RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotary Cutters 312-849M
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Introduction
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.
The RCR18 Series Rotary Cutter has been specially
designed with genuine Land Pride parts. Contact a Land
Pride dealer if any repair parts are required or when in
need of customer service. Our Land Pride dealers have
trained personnel, repair parts and equipment needed to
service the implement.
Serial Number Plate
For prompt service always use the serial number and
model number when ordering parts from your Land Pride
dealer. Be sure to include your serial and model numbers
in correspondence also. Refer to Figure 1 for the location
of your serial number plate.
Figure 1
Further Assistance
Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new
Rotary 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
you may have 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
1525 East North Street
P.O. Box 5060
Salina, Ks. 67402-5060
E-mail address
lpservicedept@landpride.com
NOTE: A special point of information that the operator
must be aware of before continuing.
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Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new
product owners.
This Rotary Cutter has been designed with care and built
by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper
assembly, maintenance, and safe operating practices
will help you get years of satisfactory use from the Rotary
Cutter.
Application
Land Pride’s RCR18 Series Rotary Cutters are built and
designed by Land Pride for cutting on gentle slopes or
slightly contoured right-of-ways, pastures, around the
farm or around town. The cutting widths, 60” for
RCR1860 and 72” for RCR1872, are compatible with the
more maneuverable 20 to 50 horsepower tractors with
540 rpm PTO speed. The cutters have a category I three-
point hitch and are Quick Hitch adaptable. They are
offered with a standard ASAE Category 3 driveline with
either shear bolt or slip-clutch protection. Also, they are
offered with either a laminated or a solid rubber tailwheel.
RCR18 Series Cutters cut through grass, weeds, and
light brush up to1 in. diameter. The RCR 1860 has a
cutting height range of 1-1/ 2” to 13” and the RCR1872
has a cutting height range of 1-1/2” to 11-1/2”. Cutting
blade tip speed for the RCR1860 is 16,363 fpm and for
the RCR1872 is 14,955 fpm. These units come with 10
ga. (.135” thick) x 24” diameter standard-duty stump
jumpers and welded on full length skid shoes. A metal
band shield is standard equipment for the rear. Optional
shields for the front and rear are rubber deflectors and
chain guards. See “Section 7: Features & Benefits” for
additional information.
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 order a new Operator’s or Parts Manual contact
your authorized dealer. Manuals can also be
downloaded, free-of-charge from our website at
www.landpride.com or printed from the Land Pride
Service & Support Center by your dealer.
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:
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.