Land Pride RCS3596 Operator's Manual

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8IntroductionRCS3596, RCSM3596, RCS3510 & RCSM3510 Series Rotary Cutters 312-708M 6/26/06Land PrideTable of ContentsIntroductionOwner AssistanceThe Warranty Registration card should be filled out bythe dealer at the time of purchase. This information isnecessary to provide you with quality customer service.If customer service or repair parts are required contact aLand Pride dealer. A dealer has trained personnel, repairparts and equipment needed to service the Cutter.The parts on your Cutter have been specially designedand should only be replaced with genuine Land Prideparts. Therefore, should your Cutter require replacementparts go to your Land Pride Dealer.Serial Number PlateFor prompt service always use the serial number andmodel number when ordering parts from your Land Pridedealer. Be sure to include your serial and model numbers incorrespondence also. Refer to Figure 1 for the location ofyour serial number plate.Further AssistanceYour dealer wants you to be satisfied with your newCutter. If for any reason you do not understand any partof this manual or are not satisfied with the servicereceived, the following actions are suggested:1. Discuss the matter with your dealership servicemanager making sure he is aware of any problemsyou may have and that he has had the opportunity toassist you.2. If you are still not satisfied, seek out the owner orgeneral manager of the dealership, explain theproblem and request assistance.3. For further assistance write to:Land Pride Service Department1525 East North StreetP.O. Box 5060Salina, Ks. 67402-5060E-mail addresslpservicedept@landpride.comIMPORTANT: A special point of information relatedto its preceding topic. Land Pride’s intention is thatthis information should be read and noted beforecontinuing.Serial Number Plate LocationFigure 120701Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of newproduct owners.This Cutter has been designed with care and built byskilled workers using quality materials. Proper assembly,maintenance, and safe operating practices will help youget years of satisfactory use from the machine.ApplicationThe Land Pride RCS(M)3596 and RCS(M)3510 SeriesSide Shift Rotary Cutters are designed and built to cleargrass, weeds, and light brush up to two inches indiameter from areas under orchard and grove trees,beneath over-hanging hedge rows, or under fence linesand guard railings. Both units have 14" side shiftcapability to either side of the tractor with rear mounted360 degree rotating tailwheels. These cutters are alsowell suited for operation on gentle slopes and mildlycontoured approaches immediately adjacent to ponds,lakes, streams, drainage ditches, and roadways. Theeight or ten foot cutting width and 2" to 12" cutting heightmake them well suited for mowing pastures, set asideacres, and row crop fields.The RCS3596 is adapted for Category 1 or 2 semi-hitchmounting and 50 to 120 horsepower tractors. The ModelRCS3510 is approved for Category 2 or 3 semi-hitchattachment and 60-120 horsepower tractors. Due to theoffset nature of the hitch, this cutter utilizes a“semi-mount” hitch configuration. The top link will not beused and the tailwheels will always be in contact with theground. Both models are available with either 540 rpm or1000 rpm PTO capability and offer standard drivelineclutch protection. A stump jumper is standard equipmentand safety guards are available. See “Features andBenefits”, “Section 5” for additional information.Using This Manual• This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarizeyou with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments,troubleshooting, and maintenance. Read this manualand follow the recommendations to help ensure safeand efficient operation.• The information contained within this manual wascurrent at the time of printing. Some parts may changeslightly to assure you of the best performance.• To order a new Operator’s or Parts Manual contactyour authorized dealer. Manuals can also bedownloaded, free-of-charge from our website atwww.landpride.com or printed from the Land PrideService & Support Center by your dealer.Terminology“Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined byfacing the direction the machine will operate while in useunless otherwise stated.DefinitionsNOTE: A special point of information that theoperator must be aware of before continuing.