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Land Pride RCMB6010 User's Manual

1. 30 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 9 04 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4 Maintenance amp Lubrication Oil Level Plug Divider Box Type of Lubrication 80 90W EP Quantity As required NOTE Do not overfill Cutter should be level when checking oil If for any reason all oil has been removed from gearbox refill to level plug and allow air to bleed up from lower cavity then recheck Gearbox IMPORTANT Do not overfill Level cutter and wait for gearbox oil to cool before checking An unlevel cutter or a gearbox with hot oil will not show correct oil level on the dipstick Make sure wings are down Unscrew top vent plug in gearbox to remove dipstick Wipe excess oil from dipstick and screw it back into the plug hole Remove dipstick again and check oil level mark on dipstick If low fill through top plug hole in gearbox with EP90 oil until oil reaches full mark IMPORTANT Your cutter is shipped with the on dipstick Reinstall vent plug with dipstick and tighten gearbox vent plug with dipstick packaged in the Operator s Manual bag and should have been installed in the gearbox by your Land Pride dealer Please see your Land Pride dealer if the vent plug Type of Lubrication EP90 Oil with dipstick was not included Take your gearbox to a Land Pride dealer if it requires service Quantity Fill until oil reaches
2. C Fasteners and pins that were shipped with the cutter NOTE All hardware from the factory has been installed in the location where it will be used If a part or fastener is temporarily removed for assembly reasons remember where it goes Keep the parts separated Operator s Manual 5 Be sure the parts get used in the correct location By double checking while you assemble you will lessen the chance of using a bolt incorrectly that may be needed later Operator s Manual Section 4 Page 29 All grease fittings are in place and lubricated Safety labels are correctly located and legible Replace if damaged Important Safety Information Page 1 Red and amber reflectors are correctly located and visible when the cutter is in the transport position Important Safety Information Page 1 Section 8 Page 38 Inflate tires to specified PSI air pressure Tighten wheel bolts to specified torque Have a minimum of 2 people at hand while assembling the cutter Operator s Manual Have a fork lift or loader along with chains and safety stands that are sized for the job ready for the assembly task Operator s Manual 9 04 08 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 11 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 1 Preparation and Set up V 1 G HEE AB a ae eZ poM NATOR 7 AA ARG De
3. e Make sure the wings are on the ground and the cutter is in cutting position e Engage the PTO e Raise the engine rpm to the appropriate PTO speed e Begin cutting Make wide turns when possible Operators of pull type models must plan ahead and choose a cutting pattern that allows for wider turns Try increasing or decreasing ground speed to determine the effect on quality of cut With a little practice you will be pleased with what you and your Land Pride Rotary Cutter can do Whether you are done mowing need to take a break or just need to make a few adjustments to the cutter remember to always do the following e Reduce the tractor s engine rpm e Disengage the PTO e Stop on level ground e Set the park brake e Turn off the engine and remove the key e Stay on the tractor until the cutter blades have come to a complete stop 20 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 9 04 08 Land Pride Section 3 Adjustments Table of Contents Center and Wing Section Leveling These adjustments should be made with the cutter hooked up to the same tractor that will be used for field operations or one having the same drawbar height Cutter adjusting rods are set at the factory prior to shipment The adjusting rods control the draw bar height at the hitch clevis Refer to Figure 3 1 Figure 3 2 amp Figure 3 3 1 Attach the cutter to the tractor and posit
4. Skid Shoe Maintenance Ay warnine Excessive wear on skid shoes may cause inadequate operation of cutter and create a safety hazard There are two skid shoes mounted on either side of the center section and one skid shoe mounted on each wing section Check all skid shoes for wear and replace if necessary Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride Dealer Land Pride Skid Shoe Replacement Parts Part No 318 145H 318 146H 318 335D 318 096D 802 466C Part Description CENTER SKID SHOE RH CENTER SKID SHOE LH WING SKID SHOE S N292792 WEIGHT BOX SKID SHOE PLOW BOLT 3 8 16 x 1 1 1 4 grade 5 Center Skid Shoe Refer to Figure 4 7 Replace center skid shoes as follows 1 Remove 1 2 13 hex whiz nuts 2 1 2 13 x 2 gr8 hex bolts 3 and center skid shoe 1 as shown 2 Attach new skid shoe 1 to cutter with existing 1 2 hex bolts 3 existing top plate 4 and secure with existing 1 2 hex whiz nuts Torque to 105 ft Ibs 3 Repeat on opposite side of center section Center Skid Shoe Figure 4 7 9 04 08 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 27 Table of Contents Section 4 Maintenance amp Lubrication Wing Skid Shoe Refer to Figure 4 8 Replace wing skid shoes as follows 1 Remove 3 8 hex whiz nuts 3 3 8 plow bolts 2 and wing skid shoe 1 as shown 2 Plow bolts 2 should be ch
5. 1 Place tractor gear selector in park and or set brakes shut engine off and remove ignition key 2 Disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO and secure cutter deck in the up position with solid supports before servicing underside of cutter 3 Align blade bolt with access hole in deck 4 See Figure 4 2 on page 23 Unscrew locknut 6 to remove cutting blade 3 Blade bolt 1 is keyed and will not turn freely 5 Both blades should be sharpened at the same angle as the original cutting edge and must be replaced or re ground at the same time to maintain proper balance in the cutting unit The following precautions should be taken when sharpening blades a Do not remove more material than necessary b Do not heat and pound out a cutting edge c Do not grind blades to a razor edge Leave a blunt cutting edge approximately 1 16 thick d Always grind cutting edge so end of blade remains square to cutting edge and not rounded e Do not sharpen back side of blade f Both blades should weigh the same with not more than 1 1 2 oz difference Unbalanced blades will cause excessive vibration which can damage gearbox bearings and create structural cracks Refer to Figure 4 1 6 Carefully check cutting edges of blades in relation to blade carrier rotation to ensure correct blade placement Cutter blades must be installed with cutting edge leading in rotation BLADE ROTATION GE REAR OF CUTTER Blade
6. 10 against nut 2 Lower jack stand 3 until hitch weight is removed Remove jack stand from hitch and store on left hand deck wing storage base or weight box Prevent water and freeze damage by storing it so that the foot is level or lower than the head especially when the wing is folded up Attach hitch safety chain 4 to the tractor Adjust chain length to remove all slack except what is necessary to permit turning Lock chain hook securely to the safety chain ESAS Tractor Hookup to Double Swivel Clevis Clamp Hitch Figure 1 5 9 04 08 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 13 Table of Contents Section 1 Preparation and Set up Tractor Hook up to Bar Tite Clevis Hitch Refer to Figure 1 6 1 Attach Bar Tite clevis hitch to tractor drawbar a Insert 1 x 5 hex bolt 7 through hitch top plate 2 hitch weldment with bushing 4 hitch base weldment 5 and tractor drawbar 13 as shown Secure with 1 lock nut 9 Tighten lock nut snugly to remove all play and then back nut one quarter turn Do Not torque 1 lock nut b Insert two 3 4 x 5 1 2 gr5 hex bolts 8 through 3 4 flat washers 11 hitch top plate 2 hitch base weldment 5 and formed hitch support 3 as shown Secure with 3 4 lock nuts 10 c Tighten 3 4 lock nuts to the correct torque See Torque Values Chart on page 38 d Remove 1 x 6 1 2 gr5 hex bo
7. 6 Record these distances for reassembly 3 Remove bolts 7 evenly amp belleville spring 6 4 Separate all friction disks 2 from plates 4 amp 5 hub 3 and yoke flange 1 2 Plate Assembly 4 Plate Assembly Type B Clutch Assembly Figure 5 7 Inspection Inspect all parts for excessive wear and condition Clean all parts that do not require replacement The original friction disk 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 disks may be damaged and should be replaced Heat build up may also affect the yoke joints Assembly Reassemble each friction disk 2 next to the metal plate it was separated from Install bolts 7 through the end plates and intermediate plates as shown and secure with nuts 8 Tighten each nut to the measured distance A recorded in step 2 during disassembly 9 04 08 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 25 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 4 Maintenance amp Lubrication Type C Clutches Clutch Run In 4 Plate Disassembly Refer to Figure 5 8 View A bs B 1 Using a pencil or other marker scribe a line across the exposed edges of the clutch plates and friction disks 2 Tighten all 4 nuts uniformly until spring load is low lt Step 1 enough that the clutch slips freely with PT
8. CAN 28 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 9 04 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4 Maintenance amp Lubrication Lubrication Points Lubrication A Multi purpose Multi purpose A Multi purpose 50 Intervals in hours at which Legend ai spray lube H grease lube oil lube hrs lubrication is required Axle Hub Bearing Repack wheel bearings Type of Lubrication Wheel Bearing Grease Quantity Coat Generously NOTE The tailwheel hub is equipped with a relief hole located directly opposite the grease fitting The relief hole releases pressure from inside the hub casting when it is greased The hub should be greased until grease purges from the relief hole Adjustable Turnbuckle Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Grease Quantity As required 9 04 08 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 29 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 4 Maintenance amp Lubrication Main Hitch Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Grease Quantity As required D Wing Hinges Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Grease Location Multiple hinge points Quantity As required DN Double Swivel Clevis Hitch Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease EVIS HITCH H Bar Tite Clevis Hitch Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease
9. HAZARD Danger Thrown To prevent serious injury or death from thrown object Object Hazard Operate only with all guards installed and in good condition Stop operation if bystanders come within several hundred feet Located on Left Wing 18 5580 amp Right Wing ROTATING BLADES KEEP AWAY To prevent serious Injury or death when the engine Is running and the blades are rotating Never allow riders especially children on tractor Danger Do not operate with bystanders Ih nowng arec Rotating Blade Do not operate with deflectors guards removed Do not place hands or feet under deck Located on Left Wing amp Right Wing 1 WV q T 4 WARNING HIGH PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death THTTTT KC Relieve pressure on system before repairing or adjusting or disconnecting Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for leaks Use wood or cardboard instead of hands Keep all components in good repair init 838 094C Warning High Pressure Located on Double Swivel Clevis Hitch flat plate and Bar Tite Clevis Hitch flat plate DO NOT EXCEED 20 MPH TRANSPORT SPEED TO PREVENT MACHINE DAMAGE LIMIT SPEED WHILE e TRANSPORTING e TURNING e IN WINDY CONDITIONS e IN ROUGH TERRAIN 838 588C Warning Folding Cutter Speed Warning Located on Double Swivel Clevis Hitch flat plate and Bar Tite Clevis H
10. are resting on the ground Replace stroke control spacers as needed to support wheels at this position 4 With tractor gear selector in park and park brake set shut tractor engine off and remove switch key Move cylinder lift levers back and forth to release hydraulic line pressure 5 Refer to Hitch Assembly Illustration Figure 1 2 on page 12 Remove the parking jack 3 from the left hand wing deck or weight box and install to cutter hitch Secure the parking jack in place with attached jack pin 4 6 Adjust the parking jack as needed to remove the hitch pin 7 Remove hitch pin and unhook hydraulic hoses from tractor Store hose ends on cutter deck 8 Lower the parking jack to rest cutter on its front skids Land Pride 16 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 9 04 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2 Operating Instructions Pre start Checklist Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of the cutter Before beginning to operate your cutter the following inspections should be made Read and follow the Safety Rules carefully refer to Important Safety Information starting on page 1 Read all of the Tractor Hook Up in the Assembly and Set up section on page 13 and all preparation instructions R
11. constructed of case hardened steel and has a bushing in the tongue to extend hitch life Bushing and hitch swivel are greaseable Tractor Hook up to Swivel Clevis Hitch A DANGER Crushing Hazard between tractor and implement Do not allow anyone to stand between the tractor and implement while backing up to an implement Never operate the hydraulic 3 point lift controls while someone is directly behind the tractor Refer to Figure 1 5 IMPORTANT Jack attachment pin 8 must be fully inserted and secured before working on or around a cutter that is not hooked to the tractor drawbar Table of Contents Make certain the parking jack 3 is properly at tached to the cutter hitch and secured with attachment pin 8 Back tractor within close proximity of cutter clevis 11 Raise or lower the parking jack 3 to align clevis 11 with the tractor drawbar Drawbar should fit between lower and upper plates of clevis Back tractor up to cutter hitch until holes in the drawbar and clevis 11 are aligned Insert 1 flat washers 9 equally above and below tractor drawbar until both spaces between drawbar and clevis plates are filled Insert 1 x 5 gr5 hex bolt 1 through top of clevis 11 1 washers 9 drawbar remaining 1 washers 9 and out through bottom of clevis 11 Secure hex bolt with nut 2 Tighten nut snugly to remove all play and then back nut one quarter turn Tighten jamb nut
12. cutting blades pri or to lowering the wings The cutting blades may be come locked together overlapped when the wings are raised to transport position Operating the cutter under such circumstances will result in severe deck vi bration Inspect the wing decks for a locked blade con dition prior to power on operation Use a pry bar or other tool to separate the blades when necessary Blade Carrier Wing Deck Cutting Blades DN Wing Deck Blade Positioning Figure 2 3 NOTE The cutter height is controlled with a hydraulic lift cylinder Refer to Figure 2 1 amp Figure 2 2 on page 17 2 Fully raise the wings to release any tension on the transport lock bar as shown in Figure 2 1 Remove hairpin clip 1 from both the left and right cylinder pins 4 Land Pride 4 Lower wing sections to the down position 5 Increase throttle to approximately 500 rpm and slowly engage the driveline 6 Ensure that all power shafts are rotating and that the cutter has no vibration 7 Continue to increase throttle to full 540 or 1000 PTO speed before commencing forward operation Operating Speed amp Turning Angle Refer to Figure 2 4 amp Figure 2 5 Optimum ground speed depends on the density of the material being cut the horsepower rating of the tractor and in some cases terrain Always operate the tractor at the cutter s full rated PTO speed in a gear range that allows the cutter to make a smooth cut without l
13. hook up to it A DANGER Always disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO and secure cutter deck in the up position with solid supports before servicing the underside of the cutter 1 Clean off any dirt and grease that may have accumulated on the cutter and moving parts Scrape off compacted dirt from the bottom of deck and then wash surface thoroughly with a garden hose A coating of oil may also be applied to the lower deck area to minimize oxidation 2 Check blades and blade bolts for wear and replace if necessary See Cutter Blade Maintenance on page 22 3 Inspect for loose damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace as needed 4 Lubricate as noted in Lubrication Points starting on page 29 5 Replace all damaged or missing decals 6 Store cutter on a level surface in a clean dry place Inside storage will reduce maintenance and make for a longer cutter life 7 Follow all unhooking instructions on page 16 when disconnecting tractor from cutter 8 Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust Ask your dealer for Aerosol Land Pride touch up paint They are 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 Land Pride Touch up Paint Part Description Part No 821 0110 821 002C 821 0540 821 058C PAINT LP BEIGE SPRAY CAN PAINT LP BLACK SPRAY CAN PAINT MEDIUM RED SPRAY CAN PAINT GREEN SPRAY
14. 2 2 Remove hairpin clip 1 from storage pin 2 5 Rotate end of transport lock bar 3 to cylinder pin 4 as shown in Figure 2 1 Secure with hairpin clip 1 6 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the other wing section Cutter is now ready for transporting Transport Bar Storage Position Figure 2 2 9 04 08 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 17 Table of Contents Section 2 Operating Instructions Transporting The Cutter A CAUTION When traveling on public roads at night or during the day use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to operators of other vehicles Comply with all federal state and local laws 1 Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when turning and leave enough clearance so the cutter does not contact obstacles such as buildings trees or fences 2 Select a safe ground speed when transporting from one area to another When traveling on roadways transport in such a way that faster moving vehicles may pass you Safely 3 When traveling over rough or hilly terrain shift tractor to a lower gear Cutter Set up For Field Operation A WARNING The following operational procedures should be carried out by the tractor operator Other persons should be cleared of the area even during cutter set up Cutter operation should be stopped when in the vicinity of other persons Refer to Figure 2 3 1 Inspect the wing blade carriers and
15. 5 165 585 430 820 605 1 8 340 250 875 645 1230 910 E2 370 275 955 705 1350 995 1 1 8 7 480 355 1080 795 1750 1290 11 8 12 540 395 1210 890 i960 1440 m36x3 5 i730 1270 2650 1950 3660 2700 11 4 7 680 500 1520 1120 2460 1820 M36 x2 1880 1380 2960 2190 4100 3220 1 1 4 12 750 555 1680 1240 2730 2010 1 in tpi nominal thread diameter in inches threads per inch 890 655 13 8 6 1990 1470 3230 2380 2 N m newton meters 2 ft b toot pounds 1 1 2 6 1180 870 2640 1950 4290 3160 4mm x pitch nominal thread diameter in millimeters x thread 11 2 12 1330 980 2970 2190 4820 3560 pitch Torque tolerance 0 15 of torquing values Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above Additional Torque Values Blade Bolt Lock Nut 450 ft lbs Blade Carrier Hub Nut 550 ft lbs minimum Wheel Lug Nuts 85 ft lbs Tire Inflation Chart Tire Size Inflation PSI 38 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 9 04 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 8 Appendix Warranty Land Pride warrants to the original purchaser that this Land Pride product will be free from defects in material and workmanship beginning on the date of purchase by the end user according to the following schedule when used as intended and under normal service and conditions for personal use Overall Unit a
16. 6 185C Center 540 1000 1 175 S N 566919 1 14 S N 566918 1 32 826 481C 540 1000 24 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 9 04 08 Land Pride Section 4 Maintenance amp Lubrication Type B Clutches Clutch Run In Refer to Figure 5 6 1 Using apencil or other marker scribe a line across the exposed edges of the clutch plates and friction disks HOLD THIS WRENCH STATIONARY WHILE TURNING THE ABOVE WRENCH Type B Clutch Run In Figure 5 6 2 Carefully loosen each of the 6 nuts by exactly 1 revolution It will be necessary to hold hex end of retainer bolt in order to count the exact number of revolutions 3 Make sure the area is clear of all bystanders and machine is safe to operate 4 Start tractor and engage PTO drive at idle for 2 3 seconds to permit slippage of friction plates Disengage PTO shut off tractor and remove key Wait for all components to come to a complete stop before dismounting from tractor 5 Inspect clutch to ensure that the scribed markings made on the clutch plates and friction disc have changed positions If any two marks are still aligned then the clutch did not slip as it should Skip to step 8 if all clutch plates slipped 6 If the friction clutch did not slip loosen the nuts one more revolution Make sure the nuts have full thread engagement on the bolt and then repeat steps 4 5 7 A clutch that d
17. Conventional Driveline Joints amp Shields 31 Tractor Hook up to Swivel Clevis Hitch 13 CV Input Driveline Profile Tubes 32 Tractor Hook up to Bar Tite Clevis Hitch 14 CV Input Driveline Joints amp Shields 32 Driveline Hook up 000040 14 Wing Driveline Profile Tubes 33 Hydraulic Hook up 00000 eee 15 Wing Driveline Joints amp Shields 33 Unhooking From the Cutter 16 Section 5 Specifications amp Capacities 34 Section 2 Operating SPU CHONS see ear 1 Section 6 Features and Benefits 35 Pre start Checklist 00020000000 17 Cutter Set up For Transporting 17 Section 7 Troubleshooting 36 Transporting The Cutter 18 Cutter Set up For Field Operation 18 SECHON G APPENGIX i srddrearst sedni ee Operating Speed amp Turning Angle 18 Torque Values Chart 000 0 eee aes 37 Optional Manual Wing Lift Winch 19 Tire Inflation Chart 200000000 37 General Operating Instructions 19 Notes 6 6 ieee 38 Section 3 Adjustments 21 Warranty ee ee 39 Center and Wing Section Leveling 21 Cutting Height Adjustment 21 Copyright 2008 All rights Reserved Land Pride provides this publication as is without warranty of any kind eit
18. O engaged If included remove end half clamps NUTS TURNED FULLY BACK IIGHTEN NUTS lt TIGHTEN NUTS Ai lt Step 2 Tighten the four hex nuts uniformly until the clutch pack and hub are loose Type C Clutch Run in Figure 5 8 3 Make sure the area is clear of all bystanders and machine is safe to operate 4 Start tractor and engage PTO for 2 3 seconds to permit slippage of clutch surfaces Disengage PTO then re engage a second time for 2 3 seconds Disengage PTO shut off tractor and remove key Wait for all components to stop before dismounting from tractor 5 Inspect clutch and ensure that the scribed markings made on the clutch plates have changed position Slippage has not occurred if any two marks on the friction disk and plate are still aligned A clutch that m has not slipped must be disassembled to separate ae the friction disk plates See Clutch Disassembly oS lt Step 4 Inspection amp Assembly below Remove thrust plate with Refer to Figure 5 8 View B Belleville Springs and lug poe rings to access friction discs 6 If no two marks on the friction disk and plate are still and hub for inspection or aligned Turn all 4 nuts fully back lt d Step 3 Bend all four retaining lugs out on edge of clutch housing service 7 Allow clutch to cool to ambient temperature before operating again Clutch is now ready for use 8 The clutch shou
19. Rotation Figure 4 1 Refer to Figure 4 2 on page 23 IMPORTANT Shim 2 below may or may not be required If blade deflection is less than 3 4 without a shim then the shim is not used However a shim is required if blade deflection is greater than 3 4 IMPORTANT Locknuts can loose their ability to lock properly once removed Therefore always use a used blade nut or plain nut in steps 7 amp 8 below and then replace used nut with new locknut in step 9 7 Start by assembling blades without shim 2 Insert blade bolt 1 through blade 8 dish pan 4 and flat washer 5 Temporarily secure blade with a used 1 1 8 12 nut Draw nut up snug Do not tighten 8 Check blade deflection If deflection is greater than 3 4 remove blade bolt and reassemble as before except include shim 2 when reassembling Select shim thickness based on deflection The greater the deflection the thicker the shim 9 Once blade deflection is correct replace used nut with new locknut 6 and torque to 450 ft Ibs 22 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 9 04 08 Land Pride Section 4 Maintenance amp Lubrication 10 If replacing dishpan 4 nut on gearbox output shaft should be torqued to 550 ft lbs minimum and secured with a cotter pin installed through the nut and bolt and both legs bent opposite directions around the nut 3 4 maximum blade deflection whe
20. Skid Shoe Maintenance se dak a sata se cat aad ahaa ae ae 26 Center Skid Shoe 2000000 26 Free Maintenance Video 10 Further Assistance 00000 es 10 WIM ISIC STI cielo ecru seniors ee f Weight Box Skid Shoe 26 Section 1 Preparation and Set up 11 Tractor Maintenance 00000 27 Tractor Requirements 11 Storage ccineweeee fa hehe beh tate vais 27 MIOMSSPOWG simiri a had stot s8 ed an 11 Lubrication Points 0 0 0 cc wee eee 28 Hitch 2 0 eee 11 Axle Hub Bearing 00000 eee 28 Hydraulic Outlets wc acciwkne nie eka kak 11 Adjustable Turnbuckle 04 28 PTO Speed oie adie idadt boat he Eann Eoi 11 Main Hitch 0 0 0 sst eee 29 Before You Start cancadedeare rive riven ed 11 Wing Hinges 0 c eee eee eens 29 Dealer Assembly amp Preparations 11 Double Swivel Clevis Hitch 29 Hitch Assembly 000000 cee eee 12 Bar Tite Clevis Hitch 0 29 Wing Axle Assembly 0 0000 eevee 12 Divider BOX sstcsusnace cen eee ee es 30 Hydraulic Plumbing 0005 12 Gearbox ossaa aaa aaa a i 30 Hitch TYDES soarana aoa aaa ai a 13 Intermediate Driveline Joints 30 Swivel Clevis Hitch 2 05 13 Conventional Driveline Profile Tubes 31 Bar Tite Clevis Hitch 0 13
21. Table of Contents Rotarv Cutters RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM we 7A ord Tie 9 04 08 Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit 23584 M am N 318 263M Operator s Manual Read the Operator s manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your life and the lives of 3 5 D T N NRE GPT T IY T Table of Contents Fri Important Safety Information 1 Section 4 Maintenance amp Lubrication 22 Safety at All Times aaa 1 General Maintenance Information 22 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol 1 Cutter Blade Maintenance 22 Safety Labels 00 0 000 c eee ee eee 4 Driveline Protection 000 eee 23 Introduction ceeecccccccucee 10 Clutches With 4 Adjusting Nuts 23 Application 4 4044 450444046404 41044464644 10 Gluten nunn Oe d ega aaae Using This Manual 0000 eee 10 Gluten pisaseemaly amp pseemibly PIOUBOUTE za Terminology ooieoe raneren 10 Clutches With 8 Adjusting Nuts 25 DEMONS tte hacebennmenaesnaeaceces 10 CITED ANGE HT IQUE OME A Clutch Disassembly amp Assembly Procedure 25 Owner Assistance a asuaan eean 10 Serial Number Plate cs se goc coe cac coc soc coe on 10
22. al point of information that the operator must be aware of before continuing 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 If customer service or repair parts are required contact a Land Pride dealer A dealer has trained personnel repair parts and equipment needed to service the cutter The parts on your cutter have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride parts Therefore should your cutter require replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer 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 i Serial Number Plate Location Figure 1 Free Maintenance Video Be sure to request your free copy of the 15 Rotary Cutter Maintenance Guidelines video from your local Land Pride dealer Further Assistance Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new 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 man ager making sure he is aware of any problems you may have and that
23. astens rust over time 3 16 Deck thickness Heavy gauge material aids in resisting damage from debris hitting the underside of the deck 1 4 Sidewall thickness Reduces debris piercing possibilities 10 1 2 Deck height Handles heavy cutting which reduces balling up of cut material under the deck 2 to 14 Cutting Height Cover a wide range of cutting conditions 6 Blade overlap Eliminates skipping during turns 4 Cutting capacity Enables the cutter to be used in pastures with small trees up to 4 in diameter High blade tip speed 540 rom 15 268 fpm center amp 15 000 fpm wings 1000 rpm 15 578 fpm center amp 14 620 fom wings Allows clean cutting of material Chain guards Front and rear double chain guards are available with cable to reduce thrown objects Replaceable skid shoes Can be replaced when damaged or worn out on wings and center deck 3 16 Round stump jumper 1 Thick plate offers superior support and protection to gearbox output shaft with 1 thick plate Underside deck rings Fully welded 1 2 x 3 dek rings on underside of each deck eliminates blades getting in deck and offers additional overall strength to the decks 4 Plate slip clutch Protects drivelines and gearboxes by slipping clutches rather than twisting the driveline when impacts are encountered Easy to Grease drivelines Drivelines have access holes to grease the U joints of the driveline as well as hol
24. at run in instructions at the beginning of Table of Contents each season and when moisture and or condensation seizes the inner friction plates Refer to Figure 5 2 to determine which friction clutch your cutter has Follow run in instructions on the following pages for your specific clutch type 5 8 ADJUSTING NUTS WITH COMPRESSION SPRINGS UNDER THE NUTS 6 ADJUSTING NUTS WITH BELLEVILLE SPRING UNDER THE NUTS 4 ADJUSTING HEX NUTS WITH BELLEVILLE SPRINGS BETWEEN CLUTCH PLATES Type A Clutch Type B Clutch Type C Clutch 23560 Clutch Types Figure 5 2 Type A Clutches Clutch Run In Refer to Figure 5 3 1 Using apencil or other marker scribe a line across the exposed edges of the clutch plates and friction disks HOLD URNIN THIS WRENCH STATIONARY WHILE 3 THE ABOVE WRENCH Type A Clutch Run In Figure 5 3 2 Carefully loosen each of the 8 spring retainer nuts by exactly 2 revolutions It will be necessary to hold hex end of retainer bolt in order to count the exact number of revolutions 3 Make sure the area is clear of all bystanders and machine is safe to operate 4 Start tractor and engage PTO drive for 2 3 seconds to permit slippage of the clutch surfaces Disengage PTO then re engage a second time for 2 3 seconds Disengage PTO shut off tractor and remove key Wait for all components to stop before dismounting from tractor 5 Inspect clutch and ensure that the scribe
25. azard A Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury A Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines A Use a piece of paper or cardboard NOT BODY PARTS to check for suspected leaks A Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems A If an accident occurs see a doctor immediately Any fluid injected into the skin must be treated within a few hours or gangrene may result WT Tire Safety A Tire changing can be dangerous and should be preformed by trained personnel using the correct tools and equipment A When inflating tires use a clip on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and NOT in front of or over the tire assembly Use a safety cage if available A When removing and installing wheels use wheel handling equipment adequate for the weight involved Keep Riders Off Machinery A Riders obstruct the operator s view they could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine A Never allow children to operate equipment 9 04 08 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 3 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information Safety Labels Your cutter comes equipped with all safety labels in place They were designed to help you safely operate your im
26. ch it by routing the cable around the cylinder pin between the transport bar and cylinder clevis and clipping the hook back to the cable as shown My W N Manual Wing Lift Winch Figure 2 6 General Operating Instructions A CAUTION To prevent personal injury caused by thrown objects the use of front amp rear safety guards is strongly recommended To avoid injury or death from entanglement in rotating drivelines the drive gearbox shields must be in place and secure when operating A DANGER Rotary cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high speeds therefore the use of front amp rear safety guards is strongly recommended when cutting along highways or in an area where people may be present A CAUTION Damage may occur if exceeding the rated cutting capacity of the cutter Ay caution Do not over speed PTO or machine damage may result RC series are designed for a tractor with 540 RPM rear PTO and RCM series are designed for a tractor with 1000 RPM rear PTO Table of Contents A DANGER Do not lift deck to use cutting blades as a fan Cutting blades are not properly designed or guarded for this use Using the deck as a fan can result in injury and or death A DANGER Do not operate 15 ft cutters without both wings attached to the center deck Removing one wing will expose blades and increase risk of cutter overturning Removing both wings will expose blades on both sides Ex
27. d markings made on the clutch plates have changed position Slippage has not occurred if any two marks on the friction disk and plate are still aligned A clutch that has not slipped must be disassembled to separate the friction disk plates See Clutch Disassembly Inspection amp Assembly below 9 04 08 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 23 Table of Contents Section 4 Maintenance amp Lubrication 6 Tighten each of the 8 spring retainer nuts on the clutch housing exactly 2 revolutions to restore clutch to original setting pressure 7 Allow clutch to cool to ambient temperature before operating again Clutch is now ready for use 8 The clutch should be checked during the first hour of cutting and periodically each week An additional set of scribe marks can be added to check for slippage See Figure 5 5 to adjust spring length Clutch Disassembly Inspection amp Assembly Refer to Figure 5 4 If clutch run in procedure above indicated that one or more friction disks did not slip then the clutch must be disassembled to separate the friction disks Disassembly IMPORTANT Not all Type A clutch components are arranged as illustrated in Figure 5 4 Also some have more components than others Be sure to keep track of order and orientation of your clutch components during disassembly Disassembly of clutch is simply a matter of first removing sprin
28. ditional information A Work in a clean dry area A Lower the implement to the ground put tractor in park turn off engine and remove key before performing maintenance A Do not grease or oil implement while it is in operation A Inspect all parts Make sure parts are in good condition amp installed properly A Remove buildup of grease oil or debris A Remove all tools and unused parts from implement before operation 26 2 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 9 04 08 Land Pride Important Safety Information Table of Contents These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual Prepare for Emergencies A Be prepared if a fire starts A Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy A Keep emergency numbers for doctor ambulance hospital and fire department near phone T Wear Protective Equipment A Wear protective clothing and equipment A Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job Avoid loose fitting clothing A Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hearing impairment or hearing loss Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs A Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating machinery Nak OR Avoid High Pressure Fluids H
29. e in place and secured before operating the implement A Do not leave tractor or implement unattended with engine running A Dismounting from a moving tractor could cause serious injury or death A Do not stand between the tractor and implement during hitching A Keep hands feet and clothing away from power driven parts A Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with moving parts A Watch out for wires trees etc when raising implement Make sure all persons are clear of working area A Turning tractor too tight may cause implement to ride up on wheels This could result in injury or equipment damage equipment Be Aware of Signal Words A Signal word designates a degree or level of hazard seriousness The signal words are A DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine components that for functional purposes cannot be guarded Look For The Safety Alert Symbol The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety precaution must be taken When you see this symbol be alert and carefully read the message that follows it In addition to design and configuration of equipment hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training of perso
30. ead the Operating Instructions section starting on page 17 Refer to the Maintenance and Lubrication section starting on page 22 to lubricate the cutter as required Check the cutter initially and periodically for loose bolts and pins refer to the Torque Values Chart in the Appendix section on page 38 Make sure all guards and shields are in place refer to Important Safety Information starting on page 1 e Gearbox Gear Lube refer to the Maintenance and Lubrication section starting on page 31 Cutter Set up For Transporting Transport Bar Locked Position Refer to Figure 2 1 amp Figure 2 2 Figure 2 1 IMPORTANT Always disengage the tractor s PTO before raising the cutter wings to transport position Drivelines and gearboxes can be damaged if the wings are raised while PTO is turning NOTE The wings are controlled with two hydraulic lift cylinders Be certain that the wing hydraulics are attached to the tractor and the hydraulic hoses are full of oil before proceeding If the cutter wings are down they will need to be raised before transporting on a road and or through narrow openings 1 Disengage tractor PTO and wait for the cutter blades to come to a complete stop before raising the wings 2 Raise the cutter wings fully up with the hydraulics 3 Place tractor gear selector in park shut tractor engine off set park brake remove switch key and dismount from tractor 4 See Figure
31. ecked for wear and replaced if necessary 3 Attach new skid shoe 1 to cutter with existing 3 8 plow bolts 2 and secure with 3 8 hex whiz nuts Torque to 31 ft Ibs 4 Repeat on opposite wing section Skid shoe is reversible Wing Skid shoe Figure 4 8 Weight Box Skid Shoe Refer to Figure 4 8 Replace wing skid shoes as follows 1 Remove 3 8 hex whiz nuts 3 3 8 plow bolts 2 and wing skid shoe 1 as shown 2 Plow bolts 2 should be checked for wear and replaced if necessary 3 Attach new skid shoe 1 to cutter with existing 3 8 plow bolts 2 and secure with 3 8 hex whiz nuts Torque to 31 ft Ibs Skid shoe is reversible Wing Skid shoe Figure 4 9 Land Pride Tractor Maintenance One of the most important things you can do to prevent hydraulic system problems is to ensure that your tractor s reservoir remains free of dirt and contamination Use a clean cloth to wipe the hose ends before attaching them to your tractor Replace the filter element for your tractor s hydraulic system at the prescribed intervals These simple maintenances will go a long way to prevent the occurrence of control valve and hydraulic cylinder problems Storage It is good practice to clean inspect service and make necessary repairs to the cutter when parking it for long periods and when parking it at the end of a working season This will help ensure the cuter is ready for field use the next time you
32. ed up 8 Attach hitch safety chain 4 to the tractor Adjust chain length to remove all slack except what is necessary to permit turning Lock chain hook securely to the safety chain Lia Tractor Hookup to Bar Tite Clevis Hitch Figure 1 7 Driveline Hook up A CAUTION Tractor PTO shields and guards must be in place at all times during operation The cutter driveline is coupled to the tractor and implement shafts with a pull collar coupler and retaining bolt 14 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 9 04 08 Land Pride Section 1 Preparation and Set up Always engage the PTO at low engine rpm to minimize start up torque on the driveline See Section 4 Maintenance amp Lubrication on page 22 for a detailed description of maintaining the driveline 1 The driveline shaft from the tractor may be either a constant velocity type or a conventional type Attach the 1 3 4 20 splined end to the input shaft of the divid er gearbox Attach the opposite splined end to the tractor PTO shaft Skip to step 3 if driveline fits be tween tractor and implement Refer to Figure 1 8 2 The PTO driveline will require shortening if it is too long to fit between the tractor and cutter gearbox Shorten driveline as follows a Place tractor gear selector in park shut tractor engine off set park brake and remove switch key b Pull driveline apart a
33. en each fitting The center deck lift cylinder is purged in the same manner as the wing cylinders The lift cylinder must be fully retracted and the cutter resting on the ground before loosening the hose fitting as described in paragraph 2a above Check the driveline for adequate clearance under all ranges of cutter height With the driveline shaft attached to the tractor slowly raise and lower the cutter to its upper and lower limits while observing clearance between hitch and driveline outer shield Modify the tractor drawbar height and or length if the driveline interferes with the tractor drawbar 5 Attach the safety chain located on the other end of the driveline 5 to the cutter s main frame to restrict the driveline inner shield from rotating Re latch safety chain to driveline guard 9 04 08 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 15 Table of Contents Section 1 Preparation and Set up ee From the Cutter Park cutter on a level solid hard surface Place tractor gear selector in park and set park brake 2 Refer to Transporting The Cutter Figure 2 1 amp Figure 2 2 on page 18 Raise wings up in the transport position and place transport lock bars in the locked position Make sure transport bars are secured in place with lock pins 2 and hair pins 1 3 Remove stroke control spacers from the center hydraulic cylinder and lower cutter until front skids
34. ers 318 263M 35 Table of Contents Section 6 Features and Benefits RCB6010 amp RCB6015 Bid Specification Rotary Cutters Features C i iR PIS C d 250 HP Splitter box Highest gearbox rating in its class 210 HP wing boxes Highest gearbox rating in its class Tractor HP range 50 250 HP Left wing counter rotates Better discharge of material Refers to RCB6015 cutters with 2 wing decks Factory assembled Arrives ready for the customer Saves the customer set up time Gearbox warranty S N 325492 5 years on housing gears and shafts 3 years on seals amp bearings S N 325491 1 year warranty 2 3 8 Gearbox output shaft Large output shaft handles shock loads better Star profile Cat 5 drivelines Increased strength in driveline Holds up to shock loads and harsh mowing conditions Input driveline Cat 5 constant velocity or conventional u joint available Wing drivelines Choice of Cat 4 or Cat 5 to match up to customers needs 540 or 1000 RPM Fits wide variety of tractors Dual swiveling clevis hitch Clevis hitch bolts to tractor draw bar and swivels left to right and front to back This allows cutter to float but hitch stays rigid on drawbar which eliminates drawbar wear Gearbox seal protection Gearbox bottom seal is protected for longer bearing life All welded deck Deck is 100 welded which offers additional strength and keeps moisture and dirt from getting trapped in tight places which h
35. es to grease the inner profiles Hinged wing sections Allow you to shape the cutter to the job Ideal for rough ground where hillsides ditches and hollows can cause uneven cutting 1 Solid hinge rods Larger diameter hinge rod gives greater strength to the cutter from front to rear and in the hinge area itself Wing hydraulics are plumbed independently to allow the user to raise one wing at a time which can aid in going through narrow spaces Enclosed front to rear dual Dual leveling rods enable the cutter to pull equally on the rear axle during uneven terrain leveling rods vs just pulling from one side of the front hitch Airplane tire option Airplane tires give better cushion while transporting the cutter Available with heavy duty with optional foam sealant foam which virtually eliminates flats Cant go fat Wheels Cor8Wheelopon SSCS Rear axle pull ring Aids in getting unit out of soft ground conditions Surpassed rugged industry All Land Pride Cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary testing standards procedures specified by ANSI Paint options Choice of red green or tan to match popular tractor lines 36 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 9 04 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 7 Troubleshooting Probie sae Driveline yoke Avoid hitting solid object
36. ever driving on public roads Use lights and devices provided with implement Transport Machinery Safely A Comply with state and local laws A Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph DO NOT EXCEED Never travel at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering and stopping Some rough terrain require a slower speed A Sudden braking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with brakes iko A Use the following maximum speed tow load weight ratios as a guideline A 20 mph when weight is less than or equal to the weight of tractor A 10 mph when weight is double the weight of tractor A IMPORTANT Do not tow a load that is more than double the weight of tractor A A safety chain will help control drawn machinery should it separate from the tractor drawbar A Use a chain with the strength rating equal to or greater than the gross weight of the towed machinery A Attach the chain to the tractor drawbar support or other specified anchor location Allow only enough slack in the chain to permit turning A Do not use safety chain for towing aE d NYY Q _ ee be Le ZININN ZININNS Q yy y Practi fe Maintenance A Allow implement to cool Use A Safety Chain actice Safe Maintena completely A Understand procedure before doing work Use proper tools and equipment refer to Operator s Manual for ad
37. f everything is still running smoothly once more raise the cutter to transport height to check for driveline bind or chatter Lower the cutter to the ground return the engine to a low idle and disengage the PTO Position the adjustable stops on the tractor s hydraulic lift lever so the cutter can be consistently returned to the same cutting and transport height Make a tight turn to ensure that the rear tractor tires are not coming into contact with the deck You should now be ready to transport to your cutting site at a safe ground speed On roadways transport in such a manner that faster moving vehicles can easily see you and pass you safely Reduce your speed when traveling over rough and hilly terrain Avoid quick or sharp steering corrections Take extra care to insure that the mower doesn t come into contact with obstacles such as trees buildings or fences Use accessory lights and 9 04 08 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 19 Table of Contents Section 2 Operating Instructions appropriate reflective devices to provide adequate warning to pedestrians and other vehicle operators when traveling on public roads and in the dark of night Comply with all local state and federal laws It is important that you inspect the area where you will be cutting and clear it of safety hazards and foreign objects either before or after you arrive at the cutting site Never a
38. fications amp Capacities RCB6010 amp RCB6015 Series RCB6010 RCB6015 Cutting Width 120 180 Overall Width 135 189 Minimum Transport Width 96 96 Cutting Height 2 14 Overall Length 181 w Lam Tire 194 w Lam Tire Deck Height 10 1 2 Blades 2 per Carrier 1 2 x 4 Heat Alloy Steal Free Swinging High Lift Low Friction Blade Tip Speed 540 RPM PTO FPM Center Blade 14933 Wing Blade 15036 1000 RPM PTO FPM Center Blade 15632 Wing Blade 14651 Blade Holders Round Pan with 1 x 22 steel plate support PTO Drive Shafts 540 PTO ASAE Category 5 Input Shafts 1000 PTO ASAE Category 4 Output Shafts Driveline Slippage Protection 540 4 plate Slip Clutch Int Drv 1000 2 plate Slip Clutch Int Drv 4 plate Wing Drv Power Divider 540 RPM or 1000 RPM Tapered Roller Bearings Beveled Gears Cast Iron Housing 180 Horse Power Gear Boxes 540 RPM or 1000 RPM Tapered Roller Bearings Conical Gears Cast Iron Housing 140 Horse Power Tailwheel Pull Type 6 00 x 9 x 19 Laminated or 5x 15 Rim 25 5 x 8 0 14 18 Ply tube type Airplane Shock Load Suspension Springs on center axle Machine Weight With front rear 3880 lbs Approx 4919 lbs Approx chain guards Tongue Weight 1350 Ibs 1450 Ibs Min PTO Horse Power 50 9 04 08 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutt
39. full mark on dipstick Intermediate Driveline Joints Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease 9 04 08 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 31 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 4 Maintenance amp Lubrication Zerk located through slot in plastic outer tubes Drivelines with external profile tube grease point p N Conventional Driveline Profile Tubes Zerk Located on end of plastic outer tube Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity Coat Generously Drivelines with internal profile tube grease point Drivelines with external profile tube grease point Conventional Driveline Joints amp Shields Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Drivelines with internal profile tube grease point 32 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 9 04 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4 Maintenance amp Lubrication Zerk located through slot in tubes Drivelines with external tube grease point Zerk Located on end of tube Drivelines with internal tube grease point Drivelines with internal tube grease point Constant Velocity Input Driveline Profile Tubes Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity Coat Generously Constant Velocity Input Drivel
40. g retainer nuts 1 springs 2 and bolts 3 from the assembly Each friction disk 4 must then be separated from the metal surface adjacent to it Inspection Inspect all parts for excessive wear and condition Clean all parts that do not require replacement The original friction disk 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 disks may be damaged and should be replaced Heat build up may also affect the yoke joints Assembly Reassemble each friction disk 4 next to the metal plate it was separated from Install bolts 3 through the end plates and intermediate plates as shown Place springs 2 over the bolts and secure with nuts 1 14714 IMPORTANT Keep track of order and orientation of your clutch components during disassembly Type A Clutch Disassembly Figure 5 4 Land Pride Refer to Figure 5 5 amp Table Below Progressively tighten each spring retainer bolt until correct spring height A is reached ST aL 24600 Type A Clutch Adjustment Figure 5 5 826 183C 1 15 1 15 S N 5669194 566919 1 12 on 566918 1 09 S N 566919 Center 826 184C Center 1000 1 02 S N 566918 540 1000 1 32 826 478C 82
41. he has had the opportunity to as sist 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 10 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 9 04 08 Land Pride Section 1 Preparation and Set up Table of Contents Tractor Requirements Horsepower The cutter is designed to be used on tractors with 50 to 250 hp Hitch Refer to Figure 1 1 The cutter uses a drawbar type hitch hook up Maintain proper distance dimension A between center of drawbar hitch pin hole and end of tractor PTO shaft e A 14 for 540 rpm e A 16 for 1000 rpm e B 8 for 540 rpm and 1000 rpm e C 18 to 21 for 540 rom and 1000 rpm IMPORTANT PTO damage may occur if distance A is not properly maintained PTO to Drawbar Distance Figure 1 1 Hydraulic Outlets The number of required hydraulic duplex outlets is dependent upon how the Rotary Cutter is set up The tractor will require two duplex outlets for the 10 and 15 series Three duplex outlets are required for the 15 series if the wings are raised and lowered independently e Two duplex outlets are required fo
42. her expressed or implied While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual 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 Land Pride is a registered trademark All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Printed in the United States of America RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 9 04 08 Land Pride Important Safety Information Table of Contents These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual Safety at All Times Thoroughly read and understand the instructions given in this manual before operation Refer to the Safety Label section read all instructions noted on them Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment who has not fully read and comprehended this manual and who has not been properly trained in the safe operation of the equipment A Operator should be familiar with all functions of the unit A Operate implement from the driver s seat only A Make sure all guards and shields ar
43. ine Joints amp Shields Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease NOTE To extend the life of the constant velocity joint extensive lubrication must be performed every 8 hours of operation e The constant velocity joint should be greased ina straight position forcing grease through the passages and into the cavity After lubrication grease should be visible around the ball joints e The constant velocity driveline comes equipped with a grease zerk in the outer telescoping member and must be greased every 8 hours to prevent premature failure of the joint e Grease fittings are located on the u joints and driveline shields and should be lubricated every 8 hours of operation 9 04 08 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 33 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 4 Maintenance amp Lubrication Zerk located through slot in tubes Wing Driveline Profile Tubes Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity Coat Generously Wing Driveline Joints amp Shields Drivelines with external profile tube grease point Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Drivelines with internal profile tube grease point 34 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 9 04 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 5 Speci
44. ion it on level ground 2 Raise both wings to locked position 3 See Figure 3 1 Using the hydraulic lift adjust the height of the center deck to 2 3 inch clearance between the front skids 2 and ground surface Front Skid Front Skid Position Figure 3 1 4 See Figure 3 1 Level the left side of the center section from front to rear using measurements from ground line to center of left hand hinge rod 1 See Figure 3 2 Loosen jam nut 2 and rotate the left hand leveling rod adjusting nut 3 until the center section is level Re tighten jam nut 2 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the right hand leveling rod Be sure that both left and right leveling rods are equally tight Center Section Leveling Rod Figure 3 2 6 See Figure 3 3 Lower wings to ground position Wing sections may need adjusting now that the center section is level Loosen jam nut 4 and rotate the adjusting turnbuckle 5 to desired position Re tighten jam nut 4 Wing Leveling Turnbuckle Figure 3 3 Cutting Height Adjustment Refer to Figure 3 4 The cutter comes standard with hydraulic height control Stroke control spacers are supplied to accommodate various cutting heights Stroke Control Spacers aS Hydraulic Cylinder With Stroke Control Spacers Figure 3 4 9 04 08 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 21 Table of Contents Section 4 Maintenance am
45. itch flat plate Bar Tite Clevis Hitch Shown 8 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 9 04 08 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information O D N a Amber Reflector Located on Left Wing Right Wing and Weight Box 230C Red Reflector 818 Located on Left Wing and Right Wing 9 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 9 04 08 Table of Contents Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners This implement 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 this machine The parts on your Rotary Cutter have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride parts Therefore should your Rotary Cutter require replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer Application The heavy duty RCB6010 RCMB6010 RCB6015 and RCMB6015 Series Rotary Cutters are designed and built by Land Pride to provide excellent cutting performance on gently sloping or slightly contoured right of ways roadsides pastures set aside acres or for residue in row crop fields The 10 amp 15 cutting width 2 to 14 cutting height and ability to cut weeds and brush make them well suited f
46. ld be checked during the first hour of cutting and periodically each week An additional set of scribe marks can be added to check for slippage Clutch Disassembly Inspection amp Assembly If clutch run in procedure above indicated that one or more of the friction disks did not slip then the clutch must be disassembled to separate the friction disks K Step 5 Inspect friction discs and hub IMPORTANT Before proceeding secure the clutch firmly in a vise or other clamping device to prevent injury 23553 26 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 9 04 08 Land Pride Section 4 Maintenance amp Lubrication 4 Plate Assembly lt q Step 1 Place hub and friction discs into the housing lt 4 Step 2 Compress Belleville Springs to the pressure plate by tightening the four hex nuts and then placing the assembly into the clutch housing lt 4 Step 3 Bend retaining lugs inward over the Belleville Spring edges to secure the spring before backing the four hex nuts off lt 4 Step 4 With lugs bent in loosen the four hex nuts completely to the end of the threaded studs lt q Step 5 Install end half clamps if available 23553 Table of Contents
47. le for damages of any kind direct consequential or contingent to property Furthermore Land Pride shall not be liable for damages resulting from any cause beyond its reasonable control This Warranty does not extend to loss of crops any expense or loss for labor supplies rental machinery or for any other reason No other warranty of any kind whatsoever express or implied is made with respect to this sale and all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose which exceed the obligations set forth in this written warranty are hereby disclaimed and excluded from this sale This Warranty is not valid unless registered with Land Pride within 30 days from the date of purchase by the end user 9 04 08 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 39 Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com
48. le of Contents Important Safety Information NATOR 7 ROTATING DRIVELINE CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH KEEP AWAY DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT e All driveline guards tractor and equipment shields in place Drivelines securely attached at both ends e Driveline guards that turn freely on Driveline 818 552C 818 552C Danger Rotating Driveline Entanglement Hazard 9 04 08 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 5 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information S ss S d O Aly aa lt GUARD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE 818 540C Danger Shield Missing GUARD MISSING DO NOT Operate DO NOT OPERATE 818 5400 AIL s A Zy this is visi OT O GLEMENT HAZARD can cause Serious Injury or Death St no entiende ingles se prefiere que busque a alquien que interprete las instrucciones para usted PHDC 6 818 543C Danger Guard Missing DO NOT Operate 6 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 9 04 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information AWARNING Land Pride TOR a
49. lt 6 and 1 lock nut 12 from hitch weldment 4 Bar Tite Clevis Hitch Assembly to Tractor Tongue Figure 1 6 A DANGER Crushing Hazard between tractor and implement Do not allow anyone to stand between the tractor and implement while backing up to an implement Never operate the hydraulic 3 point lift controls while someone is directly behind the tractor Refer to Figure 1 7 IMPORTANT Jack attachment pin 8 must be fully inserted and secured before working on or around a cutter that is not hooked to the tractor drawbar Land Pride 2 Make certain the parking jack 3 is properly attached to the cutter and secured with attachment pin 8 3 Back tractor within close proximity of cutter hitch Raise or lower the parking jack 3 to align hitch 10 with bolt hole in swivel clevis 9 5 Back tractor up to cutter swivel hitch 9 until hole in hitch weldment with bushing 10 aligns with holes in swivel clevis 9 6 Insert 1 x 6 1 2 gr5 hex bolt 1 through the cutter swivel hitch 9 and hitch weldment 10 Secure hex bolt with lock nut 2 Tighten lock nut snugly to remove all play Do Not torque 1 lock nut 7 Lower jack stand 3 until hitch weight is removed Remove jack stand from hitch and store on left hand deck wing storage base or weight box Prevent water and freeze damage by storing it so that the foot is level or lower than the head especially when the wing is fold
50. lt lt SS i X e C 6 SS e z f 23578 Hitch Assembly Illustration Figure 1 2 Hitch Assembly Each duplex outlet on your tractor can perform only one 2 operation One outlet is needed for lifting the cutter and a REIO IE RUUIT A second and third for lifting the wings independently of NOTE Do not tighten the hardware until assembly each other is complete If the tractor being used does not have the required number of duplex outlets an optional control valve kit is 1 Install left and right leveling rods 1 to the hitch available from your dealer frame with 3 4 x 1 1 2 clevis pins 3 4 flat washers and 1 8 x 1 1 4 cotter pins Final adjustment should Your Dealer will be able to help you determine the best be made when the cutter is attached to the tractor configuration to match your needs and your tractor 2 Install parking jack 2 to the hitch frame and secure with attached pin 3 Adjust parking jack to preferred drawbar height Wing Axle Assembly Turnbuckle 3 NOTE Do not tighten the hardware until assembly to be secured is complete r a j between this d flange and the Refer to Figure 1 3 j one below Wing axle locknuts are tightened for shipping purposes j 1 Loosen lock nuts 1 slightly and rotate wing axles 2 to install turnbuckles 3 2 Remove cap screws and locknuts 4 Attach turnbuckles 3 to the wing axles with existing cap screws and lock
51. n BO NOT excess ROTATING BLADE HAZARD TRACTOR MUST HAVE SAFETY GUARDING To prevent serious injury or death from contact with 81 8 276C rotating blades i p Keep hands feet clothing and hair away from moving rts 218 2760 Rav ii rites riven ate auc ean ea Warning Rotating Blade th lef i eRe UT PEP Do not point discharge at people animals or buildings at Pep ith i a Hazard N A i 818 840C To prevent serious injury or death Do not operate with wing raised when mowing on an Danger Rollover Hazard nena aa i incline to prevent turning over the center section ph Y j It which can cause serious bodily injury or death nt i i pe Do not operate without wing or weightbox 818 830C Safety Combo Located on Left Wing amp Right Wing 818 561C RAISED WING HAZARD Warning Raised Wing Hazard To prevent serious injury or death Do not transport without transport locks securely engaged Located on e Do not walk or work underneath raised wing unless securely locked Nae Left Wing amp Right Wing is gt WS 9 04 08 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 7 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information 818 556C THROWN OBJECT
52. n blade bolts are tight Cutter Blade Assembly Figure 4 2 Land Pride Cutter Blade Parts Part Description BLADE BOLT KIT Item No s 1 2 5 amp 6 BLADE BOLT 1 1 8 12 x 3 7 16 WITH KEY BLADE SPACER 16 GA 06 BLADE SPACER 18 GA 062 BLADE SPACER 20 GA 036 BLADE SPACER 24 GA 024 CUTTER BLADE 1 2 x 4 x 29 CCW CTR CUTTER BLADE 1 2 x 4 x 23 CCW RH 820 170C CUTTER BLADE 1 2 x 4 x 23 CW LH 318 190D WELDMENT DISHPAN 804 147C WASHER FLAT 1 HARD ASTMF436 803 170C NUT HEX TOP LOCK 1 1 8 12 PLATE Item Part No 318 586A 802 277C 312 075D 312 082D 312 089D 312 808D 820 168C 820 169C 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 5 6 Drivelines With Slip Clutches A CAUTION Engage parking brake disengage PTO shut off tractor and remove key before working on or around the driveline and or slip clutch A CAUTION Slip clutches that have been in use or have been slipped for only two or three seconds during run in may be too hot to touch Allow a hot clutch to cool before working on it Cutter drive components are protected from shock loads by a friction slip clutch The clutch must be capable of slippage during operation to protect the gearbox driveline and other drive train parts Friction clutches should be run in prior to initial operation and after long periods of inactivity to remove any oxidation that may have accumulated on the friction surfaces Repe
53. nd Drivelines One year Parts and Labor Gearbox S N 3254924 Five years Parts and Labor S N 325491 Five year on housing gears and shaft One year on seals and bearings Hydraulic Cylinder One year Parts and Labor Hoses and seals considered wear items Blades Tires and Driveline Friction Discs Considered wear items This Warranty is limited to the 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 This Warranty does not apply to any part or product which in Land Pride s judgment shall have been misused or damaged by accident or lack of normal maintenance or care or which has been repaired or altered in a way which adversely affects its performance or reliability or which has been used for a purpose for which the product is not designed Misuse also specifically includes failure to properly maintain oil levels grease points and driveline shafts Claims under this Warranty must be made to the dealer which originally sold the product and all warranty adjustments must be made through such dealer Land Pride reserves the right to make changes in materials or design of the product at any time without notice This Warranty shall not be interpreted to render Land Pride liab
54. nnel involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices For Your Protection A Thoroughly read and understand the Safety Label section read all instructions noted on them Shutdown and Storage A Lower machine to ground put tractor in park turn off engine and remove the key A Detach and store implements in a area where children normally do not play Secure implement by using blocks and supports 9 04 08 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 1 Important Safety Information Table of Contents Land Pride These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual Use Safety Lights and Devices A Slow moving tractors self propelled equipment and towed implements can create a hazard when driven on public roads They are difficult to see especially at night A Flashing warning lights and turn signals are recommended when
55. nuts 4 Hydraulic Plumbing The cutter is equipped with one hydraulic cylinder in the center for lifting the cutter and one on each wing for lana folding of the wings independently All cylinders on the cutter are single action one way type and should not be plumbed for two way operation Wing Axle Turnbuckle Assembly Figure 1 3 12 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 9 04 08 Land Pride Section 1 Preparation and Set up Hitch Types Refer to Figure 1 4 The cutter will have one of two hitch types shown below Grease zerk location 7 Hitch swivels allowing SLA p cutter to pivot about Xf tractor drawbar freely Washers are spaced evenly above and below _ r tractor drawbar as needed x Joes hitch pivots freely up and down DOUBLE SWIVEL CLEVIS HITCH Hitch swivels allowing Grease zerk locations 5 C A cutter to pivot about J S N tractor drawbar freely gn eK tite clevis hitch pivots freely up and down BAR TITE CLEVIS HITCH Hitch Types Figure 1 4 Swivel Clevis Hitch The swivel clevis hitch allows the cutter to pivot about the tractor drawbar freely in two directions It is designed for cutting hillsides reducing the twisting torque on the cutter hitch and tractor drawbar Hitch swivel is greaseable Bar Tite Clevis Hitch The Bar Tite clevis hitch functions the same as the swivel clevis hitch except it is
56. oes not slip must be disassembled to separate the friction disk plates See Clutch Disassembly Inspection amp Assembly below 8 Tighten each of the nuts on the clutch back to their original location to restore clutch pressure 9 Allow clutch to cool to ambient temperature before operating again Clutch is now ready for use 10 The clutch should be checked during the first hour of cutting and periodically each week An additional set of scribe marks can be added to check for slippage Clutch Disassembly Inspection amp Assembly The clutch must be disassembled into its separate friction disks if clutch run in procedure above indicated that one or more friction disks did not slip See disassembly instructions Table of Contents Disassembly Refer to Figure 5 7 IMPORTANT If you have already loosened each nut 8 by 1 or 2 revolutions retighten nuts before taking measurement A Measure distance A within 015 from outside of belleville spring 6 to outside of plate 4 on center line of all 6 bolts 7 and record before disassembling the clutch These six measurements must be kept and reused when reassembling the clutch to restore the belleville spring to its original pressure setting 1 Determine if you have a 2 plate clutch or 4 plate clutch Use matching illustration in Figure 5 7 below 2 Measure from outside of belleville spring 6 to outside of plate 4 on center line of all 6 bolts
57. or these applications All listed models offer pull type self leveling clevis hitches for attachment to 50 250 hp tractors The 60 series feature a Cat 5 main driveline and offer various safety guard selections making them an excellent choice for state and municipal mowing applications See Section 5 Specifications amp Capacities and Section 6 Features and Benefits for additional information and performance enhancing options Using This Manual e 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 amp 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 NOTE A speci
58. otating 4 Referto Figure 1 7 on page 14 Secure chain 6 on driveline 5 around the hitch clevis rod to restrict the driveline outer shield from rotating Re latch safety chain to driveline guard Table of Contents INNER DRIVELINE PAA La INNER SHAFT g INNER SHIELD IMPLEMENT END UNIVERSAL JOINT SHIELD D OUTER DRIVELINE RY L RRAS hae IRON i TRACTOR END e at OUTER SHAFT ates OUTER SHIELD PTO Driveline Shortening Figure 1 8 Hydraulic Hook up Refer to Figure 1 7 on page 14 A DANGER Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate skin Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems Use a piece of cardboard or wood rather than hands when searching for hydraulic leaks If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin it must be treated by a doctor within a few hours or gangrene may result 1 2 Route cylinder hoses 7 through hose support loop and connect to tractor remote outlets Cycle the hydraulic system by raising and lowering the center deck cylinder and the wing fold cylinders It may be necessary to purge the system of trapped air if operation is sluggish The system may be purged as follows a With the wings lowered to the ground loosen the hydraulic hose fitting at each wing cylinder slightly to allow fluid to escape b Slowly activate the tractor control valve to purge any trapped air from the system c Tight
59. p Lubrication General Maintenance Information Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life of any implement With careful and systematic inspection you can avoid costly maintenance time and repair Check all bolts after using the unit for several hours to be sure they are tight Replace any worn damaged or illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels from your Land Pride Dealer Cutter Blade Maintenance A DANGER Always disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO before servicing the underside of the cutter deck Cutter can be engaged if tractor is started resulting in damage to the cutter bodily injury and or death Ay warnine Always secure cutter deck in the up position with solid supports before servicing the underside of the 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 IMPORTANT Replacement blades should be ordered in pairs Order only genuine Land Pride blades Other blades may not meet specifications Always inspect cutting blades before each use Make certain they are properly installed and are in good working condition Replace any blade that is damaged worn bent or excessively nicked Small nicks can be ground out when sharpening Remove cutting blades and sharpen or replace as follows
60. plement Read and follow their directions 1 2 Keep all safety labels clean and legible Replace all damaged or missing labels To order new labels go to your nearest Land Pride dealer or visit our dealer locator at landpride com Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by Land Pride When ordering new components make sure the correct safety labels are included in the request 4 Refer to this section for proper label placement To install new labels a b Clean the area the label is to be placed Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to be placed Peel backing from label Press firmly onto the surface Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card A WARNING PINCH POINT OR CRUSHING HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death from pinching or crushing 81 8 045C Stand clear from implement while Folding Raising Pinch Point Unfolding Lowering B18 045C Rev Warning ACAUTION s18 120c To avoid In Machine Damage ony Operate only with 818 240C a a Caution Use u y or 540 rom PTO Caution Use NATOR Z 540 rom 0 1000 rpm PTO TOR Be p 818 130C Rev B only p 4 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M wuts Land Pride Tab
61. posed blades can result in serious injury and or death It is important that you familiarize yourself with the Operator s Manual completed the Operators Checklist properly attached the cutter to your tractor made leveling adjustments and preset your cutting height before beginning a running operational safety check on your Land Pride RC M 5015 and RC M 6015 Series Rotary Cutters It s now time to do a running operational safety check It is important that at any time during this safety check you detect a malfunction in either the cutter or tractor that you immediately shut the tractor off remove the key and make necessary repairs and or adjustments before continuing on Make sure before starting the tractor that the park brake is engaged the PTO is disengaged and the cutter is resting on the ground with both wings down Start the tractor and set the engine throttle speed at a low idle Raise the cutter with the tractor s rear hydraulic lift control lever to transport position making sure that the PTO shaft does not bind and does not contact the cutter frame Lower the cutter to the ground and at a low engine speed engage the PTO If everything is running smoothly at a low idle slowly raise the cutter to transport height checking for bind or chatter in the driveline Lower the cutter to the ground and increase the tractor s engine rpm until it reaches the cutter s full PTO operating speed which will be either 540 or 1000rpm I
62. r the 10 and 15 series e Three duplex outlets are required if the wings on the 15 series are raised and lowered independently Control valve kits are available from your local Land Pride dealer if the tractor is not equipped with the correct number of duplex outlets PTO Speed Ay CAUTION Do not over speed PTO The cutter can be damaged when operated above its rated PTO RPM Either a 540 rpm or 1000 rpm tractor Power Take Off PTO is required The RC5015 and RC6015 cutters are designed for 540 rpm and the RCM5015 and RCM6015 are designed for 1000 rpm IMPORTANT Do not attempt to operate a 540 RPM driveline cutter with a 1000 RPM PTO tractor and do not operate a 1000 RPM driveline cutter with a 540 RPM PTO tractor Many tractors provide both 540 and 1000 RPM PTO modes Check your tractor s manual to determine its capabilities Before You Start Read and understand the operator s manual for your cutter An understanding of how it works will aid in the assembly and set up of your cutter It is best to go through the Pre Assembly Checklist before assembling the cutter Soeed up your assembly task and make the job safer by having all the needed parts and equipment readily at hand This cutter has been partially assembled at the factory However there is still some assembly required before the cutter is ready for operation Dealer Assembly amp Preparations Pre Assembly Checklist Check Reference
63. s Slip Clutches slip even with a light load Bent Driveline shaft Note Driveline shaft Reduce lift height in transport position should be repaired or replaced if bent Eoia Shorten Power Take Off shaft Driveline shaft Avoid hitting solid objects telescoping tube failing Driveline shaft Lubricate every 20 hours of operation telescoping tube wearing Blades coming loose Tighten blade hardware refer to Cutter Blade Maintenance starting on page 22 Excessive side skid wear Adjust cutter height Excessive vibration Replace Power Take Off or distribution shaft Replace blade Inspect and unlock blades Disassemble and inspect for incorrectly located needles or damaged bearing cap Replace each pair of blades on affected carrier Wing cylinder movement too slow Remove elbow fitting and remove orifice 9 04 08 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 37 Table of Contents Section 8 Appendix Torque Values Chart Bolt Head Identification Bolt Head Identification Inches 8 Class 10 9 2 3 i ft lb 5 16 18 5 16 24 3 8 16 7 16 14 43 32 67 49 95 70 7 16 20 49 36 75 55 105 78 1 2 13 66 49 105 76 145 105 9 16 12 95 70 150 110 210 155 9 16 18 105 79 165 120 235 170 5 8 11 130 97 205 150 285 210 3 4 10 235 170 360 265 510 375 3 4 16 260 190 405 295 570 420 7 8 9 22
64. s shown in Figure 1 8 on page 15 Attach the outer yoke section to the tractor shaft and inner yoke section to the cutter gearbox shaft Pull on each driveline section to be sure the universal joints are secured to the shafts c Hold the driveline sections parallel to each other to determine if they are too long The inner and outer shields on each section should end approximately 1 short of reaching the universal joint shield on the adjacent section see B dimension If they are too long measure 1 B dimension back from the universal joint shield and make a mark at this location on the inner and outer driveline shields d Cut off the shield at the mark X dimension Cut the same amount off the shaft X1 dimension Repeat cut off procedure Y amp Y1 dimensions to the other driveline half e Remove all burrs and cuttings f Apply multi purpose grease to the inside of the outer shaft and reassemble the driveline g Attach inner driveline yoke end to the cutter divider gearbox input shaft h Attach outer driveline yoke end to the tractor s shaft The driveline should now be moved back and forth to insure both ends are secured to the tractor and cutter shafts Reattach any end that is loose IMPORTANT Two small chains are supplied with each driveline These chains must be attached to the outer and inner driveline shields and to the cutter deck or hitch to restrict the shields from r
65. ssume the area is clear Cut only in areas you are familiar with and are free of debris and unseen objects Extremely tall grass should be cut twice to detect potential hazards In the event you do strike an object stop the cutter and tractor immediately to inspect and make necessary repairs to the cutter before resuming operation It really pays to inspect a new area and to develop a safe plan before cutting You will need to maintain either 540 or 1000 rom PTO speed and 2 to 5 mph ground speed to produce a clean cut Make a tractor gear and range selection that will enable you to maintain these speed combinations Generally the quality of cut is better at lower ground speeds Dense ground cover will create the need to slow down even more In certain conditions tractor tires will roll grass down resulting in an uneven cut when the grass fails to rebound Should this happen you may try reversing the direction of cut and or double cut to achieve the desired finish Avoid very low cutting heights especially on extremely uneven terrain Always cut downward on slopes and avoid crossing the face of steep slopes Avoid sharp drops and cross diagonally through dips to prevent hanging up the tractor and cutter Slow down in turns and avoid sharp turns if at all possible Remember to look back often Land Pride Now that you re prepared and well briefed you may begin cutting Begin cutting by doing the following e Reducing the tractor s engine rpm
66. ugging the tractor down usually between 2 to 5 mph Avoid tractor to cutter turning angles exceeding 35 degrees Figure 2 4 if the main driveline is a standard conventional shaft Turning angle may be increased to 80 degrees Figure 2 5 if the cutter is equipped with a constant velocity driveline shaft These extreme angles are intended for intermittent usage only and not prolonged usage Plan your field cutting to minimize the number of turns as well as extreme turning angles Ay warnine Do not operate this cutter under any terrain conditions where on a continuous cut the wing angle exceeds 45 degrees up Ensure that the wing wheels are in continuous ground contact at all times Use the float position of your tractor s hydraulic system to provide automatic wing float position for varying terrain conditions 11934 Conventional U Joint Driveline Figure 2 4 20795 3 Rotate end of transport lock bar 3 to the storage pin 2 as shown in Figure 2 2 Secure with hairpin Constant Velocity CV Driveline clips 1 Figure 2 5 18 RCB6010 amp RCB6015 540 RPM and RCMB6010 amp RCMB6015 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 263M 9 04 08 Land Pride Section 2 Operating Instructions Optional Manual Wing Lift Winch Refer to Figure 2 6 An optional manual wing lift kit is available for the RCB6010 and RCB6015 cutters in case of hydraulic failure Pull the hook cable out and atta

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