Land Pride RCF2784 User Manual

Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication

RCF2784 Rotary Cutters 326-364M

12/15/15

Table of Contents

Clutch Disassembly

Figure 4-3

Clutch Assembly and Disassembly

Disassembly

Refer to Figure 4-3:

See “IMPORTANT NOTE” above before disassembling
clutch. After measuring and recording each spring length,
remove spring retainer nuts (#1), springs (#2) and bolts
(#3). Each friction disc (#4) must then be separated from
the metal surface adjacent to it. Refer to the Parts Manual
for a detailed parts breakdown.

Inspection

Inspect all parts for excessive wear and condition. Clean
all parts that do not require replacement.The original
friction disc thickness is 1/8" (3.2mm) and should be
replaced if thickness falls below 3/64" (1.1mm). If
clutches have been slipped to the point of “smoking”, the
friction discs may be damaged and should be replaced.
Heat build-up may also affect the yoke joints.

Assembly

Refer to Figure 4-4:
Reassemble each friction disc (#4) next to the metal plate
it was separated from. Install bolts (#3) through end
plates and intermediate plates as shown. Place springs
(#2) over bolts (#3) and secure with nuts (#1).

Refer to Figure 4-4:

Progressively tighten each spring retainer bolt until
correct spring height “A” dimension is obtained.

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IMPORTANT: Refer to Figure 4-4. Be Sure to
measure and record length (“A”) of each clutch
spring before disassembling clutch.

Clutch Adjustment

Figure 4-4

Cutter Blade Maintenance

DANGER

Always disconnect driveline from tractor PTO shaft before
servicing underside of cutter. If tractor is started with PTO
engaged, the cutter can cause bodily injury or death.

DANGER

Always secure cutter deck in the up position with solid
supports before servicing underside of cutter. Never work
under equipment supported by hydraulics. Hydraulics can
drop equipment if controls are actuated or if hydraulic lines
burst. Either situation can drop the cutter instantly even when
power to the hydraulics is shut off.

WARNING

Keep blade bolt access hole covered at all times except when
servicing cutter blades. Make sure driveline is disconnected
from the tractor before servicing cutter blades.

WARNING

Do not operate cutter with blades that are out-of-balance,
bent, excessively worn, excessively nicked, or with blade bolts
that are excessively worn. Such blades can break loose from
the cutter at high speeds causing serious injury or death.

WARNING

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 a new Land Pride blade to assure safety.

Model

No.

Driveline

No.

PTO

Speed

A (inches)

Spring Height

RCF2784

826-152C
826-673C

540

1.11" to 1.12"

1.319"

24600

A = Measured length of each spring
before disassembling slip clutch.

Use “A” dimension in table below
if measurements were not taken
before disassembling slip clutch.