Land Pride RC45180 User's Manual
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1. Bolt Head Identification Bolt Head Identification Bolt Size C E EJ Bolt Size Inches Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 Metric Class 5 8 Class 8 8 Class 10 9 in tpi Nem ftlb Nem ftlb Nem ftHb mm x pitch Nem ftl Nem fHb Nem ftlb 1 4 20 7 4 5 6 16 12 M5X0 8 4 3 9 7 1 4 28 85 6 13 10 18 14 M6X1 7 5 11 8 15 11 516 18 15 11 24 17 33 25 M8x1 25 17 12 26 19 36 27 516 24 17 13 26 19 37 27 M8X1 18 13 28 21 39 29 38 16 27 20 59 44 Mi0X15 33 24 72 53 3 8 24 31 22 47 35 67 49 M10X0 75 39 29 61 45 85 62 716 14 43 32 67 49 95 70 M12X1 75 58 42 91 67 125 93 716 20 49 36 75 55 105 78 M12X1 5 60 44 130 97 1 2 13 66 49 145 105 M12Xx1 90 66 145 105 1 2 20 75 55 115 85 165 120 M14 X2 22 68 145 105 200 150 g16 12 95 70 150 110 210 155 M1i4X1 5 99 73 155 115 215 160 g 16 18 105 79 165 120 235 170 M16 X2 145 105 225 165 315 230 5 8 11 130 97 205 150 285 210 Mi6X15 155 115 240 180 335 245 5 8 18 150 110 240 M18X2 5 195 145 300 3 4 10 235 170 375 M18X1 5 220 165 355 3 4 16 260 190 420 M20X2 5 280 205 450 7 8 9 225 165 605 M20X1 5 310 230 665 7 8 14 250 185 670 M24 X3 480 355 760 560 780 1 8 340 250 910 M24 X 2 525 390 830 610 845 1 12 370 275 995 M30X3 5 960 705 1510 1120 1550 1 1 8 7 480 355 1080 795 1750 1290 M30X2 1060 785 2320 1710 11 8 122. lt q Step 3 Step 3 Tighten the four hex nuts uniformly Bend the retaining lugs inward over until the clutch pack and hub are the Belleville Spring edges to secure loose the spring before backing the four hex F G nuts off T Step 4 Bend all four retaining lugs out on the lt d Step 4 edge of the clutch housing With the lugs bent in loosen the four hex nuts completely to the end of the threaded studs lt d Step 5 Insert greased balls lt 4 Step 5 Remove the thrust plate with the Belleville Springs and lug rings to ac cess friction disks and hub for inspec tion or service lt Step 6 Install bottom backup ring compres sion spring lock collar and top back up ring lt 4 Step 6 Inspect friction disks and hub lt 4 Step 7 Install snap ring CM45180 Rotary Cutter 312 382M 7 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 6 Specifications and Capacities RC45180 amp RCM45180 Rotary Cutter Cutting Width Overall Width Minimum Transport Width 96 Cutting Height 2 14 Deck Material Thickness 10 gauge Hitch Type Pull Self Leveling Blades 6 2 per Carrier 1 2 x 4 Heat Alloy Steal Free Swinging High Lift Low Friction Blade Tip Speed 540 RPM PTO
3. 0 7 Main Hitch 22 ee3eec4 cee ee ce ese tote 20 Section 1 Assembly and Setup 8 Gearbox Pi Sues thease Soares EE ates eae 20 Tractor Requirements 005 8 eee a SE es Before You Start 0 00 eee 8 Breet ben sat yee ghee tan anne gush nett quench aq cena Dealer Cutter Assembly amp Preparations 8 Drive line Shafts es Sh i ST IT A EA TE z Left amp Right Wing Axle Assembly 8 4 a tate ocity Shaft r Hitch Assembly o unauna aaee han st hug con 8 i ate ae PIN Seon OOO woeee Goan eu gud ox a Slow Moving Vehicle sasse y i Bundle Assembly lt 3 s444444 e dade daddies os 9 ASSO ITD Ya i cll ie till il teil ail ela i cal 22 Hydraulic Plumbing 0 0 eee eee eee 9 Section 6 Specifications and Capacities 23 Tractor Hookup 0000 ee 10 f f Section 7 Appendix 0000 24 Section 2 Operating Instructions 12 l l PP O ting Check List 12 Tire Inflation Chart 00 0 24 perg g ETE SE EO R Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes 24 Transporto pasa de Det s petit poets tee 13 Warrant 25 Parking o on onana aaea 13 Ye oeeaaeaii Section 3 Adjustments 14 Center Deck Level Adjustments 14 Center Deck Rear Axle Arms Adjustment 14 Wing Deck Level Adjustments 15 Wing Deck Tailwheel Rubber Bumper Adjustment 15 Copyright 2008 All rights Reserved Land Pride pro
4. 1 Park the cutter on a level solid area 2 Shut off tractor engine and engage parking brake 3 Install jack amp crank up the jack until it is supporting the unit 4 Unhitch from tractor 7 14 08 RC45180 amp RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312 382M 13 Table of Contents Section 3 Adjustments Land Pride Section 3 Adjustments Center Deck Level Adjustments These adjustments should be made with the cutter hooked up to the same tractor that will be used for field op erations or one having the same drawbar height A CAUTION Engage parking brake shut off tractor remove key and disen gage PTO before making any height adjustments Center Deck Rear Axle Arms Bolt amp Nut Adjustment NOTE Cutter is to be set up on level ground with the wings folded up and in the locked position Refer to Figure 3 1 1 Tighten all four bolts 1 until the nuts 2 bottom out on the bolts this is to loosen springs up then loosen all 4 bolts until all the nuts are loose 2 Measure the distance A on both center axle arm tubes to axle channel 3 On the side with the shortest A Measurement tight en nuts up until they are just snug against the axle tube 4 Adjust the other axle assembly with the longest A measurement by tightening the nuts 2 until it s A measurement is the same as the previous axle as sembly with the shortest A measurement j Pii Center Deck Level Adjustmen
5. Center Blade Wing Blade 1000 RPM PTO Center Blade Wing Blade Blade Holders Center 3 16 x 27 Oval Pan Wing 3 16 x 15 Round Pan PTO Drive Shafts 540 PTO ASAE Category 5 Input Shafts ASAE Category 4 Output Shafts 1 000 PTO ASAE Category 4 Input Output Driveline Slippage Protection Dual plate Bellevile type slip clutches on each blade gearbox Power Divider 540 RPM PTO Driven 1 1 15 Speed Up Tapered Roller Bearings Beveled Gears Cast Iron Housing 125 Horse Power 1000 RPM PTO Driven 1 3 1 Reduction Tapered Roller Bearings Beveled Gears Cast Iron Housing 180 Horse Power Gear Boxes 540 RPM PTO Driven 1 1 46 Speed Up Tapered Roller Bearings Beveled Gears Cast Iron Housing 75 Horse Power 1000 RPM wings PTO Driven 1 1 21 Speed Up center 1 21 1 Reduction Tapered Roller Bearings Beveled Gears Cast Iron Housing 75 Horse Power Tailwheel Pull Type 6 00 x 9 x 21 Laminated or 5 x 15 Rim only or 21 Solid Core or 25 5 x 8 0 14 18 Ply tube type Shock Load Suspension Four Compression type springs on center wheels Four Rubber Bumper cushions on wing wheels Machine Weight With front rear chain guards 4 400 Ibs Tongue Weight 1 600 lbs Recommended PTO Horse Power 50 150 7 14 08 RC45180 amp RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312 382M 23 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 7 Appendix Section 7 Appendix Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes
6. essary when sharpening blades 2 Both blades on each dishpan should weigh the same af ter sharpening 3 When replacing or sharpening the cutter blades exam ine bolts and hardware for excessive wear and replace if necessary a Torque blade bolt lock nut to 450 ft pounds An ex tended cheater bar may be required to achieve proper torque b Carefully check the cutting edges of the blades in re lation to the blade carrier rotation diagram below to ensure correct blade placement A CAUTION Installation of the longer blades on the wing decks will cause an immediate operating hazard NOTE Blades for the wings amp center deck are 25 long Note rotation as shown in Figure 5 1 BLADE ROTATION 918 268C REAR OF CUTTER Blade Rotation Figure 5 1 4 Blade Dishpan Replacement Dishpan nut on gearbox output shafts should be torqued to 450 foot pounds and cotter pin installed in nut with legs securely bent around nut Skid Shoe Service amp Replacement The center deck skid shoes should be checked periodical ly for wear and replaced is necessary Order center deck skid shoe Land Pride part 312 218H No adjustment is required A CAUTION Skid shoe replacement must be done with the deck raised to the transport position and securely blocked Engage parking brake shut off tractor remove key and disengage PTO before adjusting or replacing these parts Ay warnine E
7. affected carrier Remove elbow fitting and remove orifice 16 RC45180 amp RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312 382M 7 14 08 Land Pride Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Table of Contents Section 5 maintenance and Lubrication Maintenance Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life of any farm implement With careful and systematic in spection you can avoid costly maintenance time and re pair For safety reasons each maintenance operation must be performed wiht tractor PTO disengaged the cutter low ered completely to the ground or on safely supported blocking tractor engine shut off and ignition key removed 1 After using your cutter for several hours check all bolts to be sure they are tight 2 After transporting your cutter for several hours check all wheel lugs bolts and nuts to be sure they are tight Always maintain proper air pressure in the tires NOTE Check tightness of bolts periodically using the Torque Values Chart on 24 as a guide Service Cutting Blades 1 Both blades on each dishpan should be sharpened at the same angle as the original cutting edge and must be replaced or reground at the same time to maintain proper balance in the cutting unit IMPORTANT Replace blades with genuine Land Pride blades only If one blade is to be replaced the mating blade on the same carrier must also be replaced NOTE Do not remove any more material than nec
8. and then lower the wings to full down posi tion 13885 Transport Link Figure 2 1 4 Increase throttle to approximately 500 RPM and slow ly engage PTO Ensure that all power shafts are rotat ing and that cutter has no vibration 5 Continue to increase throttle to full PTO speed before commencing forward operation Refer to Figure 2 2 Optimum Ground speed depends on the density of the material being cut the horsepower rating of the tractor and in some cases terrain If the cutter to tractor PTO is a standard conventional shaft avoid tractor to cutter turning angles exceeding 35 If equipped with a Constant Velocity PTO shaft the turn ing angle may be increased to 80 These extreme angles are intended for intermittent usage only and not prolong usage Plan your field cutting to minimize the number of turns as well as the extreme angles where turns are necessary Conventional U Joint PTO Figure 2 2 12 RC45180 amp RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312 382M 7 14 08 Land Pride Section 2 Operating Instructions Table of Contents This cutter was designed to cut grass and medium to heavy brush in pastures right of ways and certain ditch terrace areas This cutter is also useful for heavy row crop cutting Avoid areas where small trees or brush diameters exceed 2 Do not attempt to operate this cutter in areas where rocks steel glass concrete wire or other hard foreign objects may
9. be present Ay warnine Do not operate this cutter under any terrain conditions where the wing angle exceeds 45 up Ensure that the wing wheels are in continuous ground contact at all times Use the float position of your tractors hydraulic system to provide automatic wing float position for varying terrain conditions Transporting Ay DANGER Rotary Cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high speeds do not operate this cutter along highways roadways or other areas where people may be present unless approved guarding has been installed and properly maintained Factory approved guarding includes front and rear safety chain deflec tor skirts or other shields Contact your dealer or call Great Plains Manufacturing Inc for the name of your nearest factory authorized dealer A CAUTION When traveling on public roads whether at night or during the day use accessory light and devices for adequate warning to operators of other vehicles Comply with all federal state and local laws A CAUTION Always disengage tractor PTO before transporting cutter to avoid injury from thrown objects or blade contact 1 Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting from one area to another When traveling on road ways transport in such a way that faster moving vehi cles may pass you safely 2 Reduce tractor ground speed when turning Leave enough clearance so the cutter does not contact ob stacles such as buildings t
10. cutter should be lowered to the ground or the cylinder fully retracted before loosening the hose fitting as described above 11 The PTO Constant Velocity shaft or conventional PTO if used should be checked for adequate clearance under all ranges of cutter height depending on the tractor being used With the PTO shaft attached to the tractor slowly raise and lower the cutter to upper and lower limits while observing clearance distance be tween hitch and PTO shaft If an interference condi tion exists it may be necessary to modify the drawbar height length of the tractor 7 14 08 RC45180 amp RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312 382M 11 Table of Contents Section 2 Operating Instructions Land Pride Section 2 Operating Instructions Operating Check List In addition to design and configuration of equipment haz ard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training in volved in its operation transport maintenance and stor age of equipment Before beginning to operate your Cutter the following inspection should be performed Check Reference Read and follow the Safety Rules care Section 1 fully page 1 Read all of the Tractor Hook Up and prep Section 1 aration instructions page 10 Operating Instructions in this Manual Section 2 page 12 Lubricate the cutter as needed Refer to Section 5 Lubrication
11. speed or machine damage may re sult This cutter is designed to be used with a tractor using a 540 or 1 000 rpm rear PTO I mportant Never should a machine equipped for 540 rpm PTO be operated by a tractor equipped with a 1 000 rpm PTO nor should a 1 000 rpm PTO machine be operated with a tractor equipped with a 540 rpm PTO In order to maintain steering control add ballast to trac tor To determine the amount of ballast required refer to your tractor operator s manual Before performing maintenance disconnect PTO driveline and hydraulic hoses and securely block cutter on safe sup porting stands Do not position stands under axle or wheel supports Transport cutter with transport axle lock pin installed and wing lock latches in place Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure can have suffi cient force to penetrate the skin Check all hydraulic hoses before applying pressure Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost invisible Use paper or card board not body parts to check for suspected leaks If in jured seek medical assistance from a doctor that is familiar with this type of injury Foreign fluids in the tissue must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene will result Do not permit anyone to stand between tractor and cutter especially during tractor hook up Purge air from hydraulic system before attempting to raise or lower wings Stand clear of wings when raising or lowering Trans
12. 540 395 1210 890 1440 M36X3 5 1730 1270 2650 1950 3660 2700 11 4 7 680 500 1520 1120 1820 M36 X 2 1880 1380 2960 2190 4100 3220 11 4 12 750 555 1680 1240 2010 13 8 6 890 655 3230 2380 1 in tpi nominal thread dia in inches threads per inch 1 3 8 12 1010 745 2270 1670 3680 2710 2 N m newton meters 11 2 6 1180 870 2640 1950 4290 3160 9 ft Ib foot pounds 1 1 2 12 1330 980 2970 2190 4820 3560 4mm x pitch nominal thread dia in millimeters x thread pitch Tire Inflation Chart Tire Size Inflation PSI 25 5 x 8 0 14 35 24 RC45180 amp RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312 382M 7 14 08 Warranty Land Pride warrants to the original purchaser that this Land Pride product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of delivery to the end user when used as intended and under normal ser vice and conditions for personal use and 6 months for municipalities golf cours es sod farms and rental purposes This Warranty is limited to the replacement of any defective part by Land Pride and the installation by the dealer of any such re placement 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 judg ment shall have been misused
13. Do not allow anyone to operate this machine who has not been properly trained in its safe operation To prevent personal injury caused by thrown objects the use of front and rear safety shields is strongly recommend ed Do not let children operate the cutter Never allow passengers Never operate the cutter near people and do not stand near the cutter while blades are in motion Before cutting clear the area of objects and debris that could become entangled in the blades or thrown from the cutter After striking an object disengage PTO shut off tractor and inspect for damage before continuing Do not operate the cutter in reverse unless necessary De bris may be thrown from the front of the cutter therefore increasing the risk of injury to the operator Check the cutter periodically for loose hardware and tight en if necessary Travel slowly over rough terrain and be alert to holes and gullies When traveling on public roads use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to operators of other vehi cles Comply with all Federal State and Local laws Never operate the cutter while in the raised transport posi tion Be alert to traffic when crossing or cutting near roadways Disengage the PTO when raised for transport or backing up Wear proper eye protection to prevent injury from flying objects Keep PTO shielding in place and in good condition do not operate cutter with shields missing Always use proper PTO
14. Install bracket 1 with hardware shown to bearing cap Then install Slow Moving Vehicle 2 to bracket 1 by using screw 1 4 x 5 8 Long 3 with square nut 5 and lock washer 4 Table of Contents Slow Moving Vehicle Assembly Figure 1 3 Hydraulic Plumbing Refer to Figure 1 4 The standard cutter is equipped with hydraulic cylinders for each wing to provide simultaneous folding An optional hydraulic lift adjustment kit is also available from your Dealer Lin Zag Pye Hydraulic Plumbing Figure 1 4 7 14 08 RC45180 amp RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312 382M Table of Contents Section 1 Assembly and Setup Land Pride NOTE Each pair of outlets on your tractor can only operate one remote cylinder All three cylinders on the cutter are single action one way type cylinders and should not be plumbed for two way operation Your Dealer will be able to help you determine the best configuration to match your tractor Tractor Hookup Refer to Figure 1 5 1 Back the tractor up to the tongue until holes in draw bar and cutter hitch are aligned Raise or lower tongue jack to correct height 2 Attach cutter with 1 hitch pin and secure with lock pin Always use apin that contains a safety locking device to prevent it from falling out 3 Lower tongue jack until weight of cutter is fully re moved from jack then remove the jack Store the jack on the left hand wing deck A st
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16. T POSITION TRANSPORT POSITION To avoid injury or machine damage Engage wing latches except during field use Use transport link during transport and maintenance procedures 818 440C Caution Wing latches amp transport link information An OPERATOR S MANUAL and a WARRANTY REGISTRATION were attached to this implement during final inspection at the factory If they were not attached at the time of purchase please contact your selling dealer at once 1 Read and understand Manual BEFORE operating the implement 2 Complete sign and mail the Warranty Registration in today 818 559C Notice To Owner 18 550C A CAUTION To avoid Injury or Machine Damage 818 240C Operate only with Caution Use 1000 rom PTO 1000 rom PTO only 818 240C Rev A 6 RC45180 amp RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312 382M 7 14 08 Land Pride Introduction Table of Contents Introduction Using This Manual This Operator s Section is designed to help familiarize you with safety assembly operation adjustments trouble shooting and maintenance Read this manual and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe and efficient operation The warranty sheet should be filled out by the owner and dealer at the time of purchase After completion give the dealer the white copy and send the pink copy to Great Plains Keep your copy in the manual for use when corre sponding with the deal
17. Table of Contents Operator s Manual RC45180 amp RCM45180 Rotary Cutter A Read the Operator s manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instruc tions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your life and the lives of others depend on it Cover illustration may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit Copyright 2000 Printed 7 14 08 312 382M Land Pride Table of Contents Table of Contents Important Safety Information 1 Section 4 Troubleshooting 16 p y ae a CE i Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication 17 er SO I I I I ea 2 Maintenance 0 eee eee 17 Paa Ae a ae S Service Cutting Blades 17 Trans POMMING a nite a Galion Ai eo Ral aa Ad bolita 2 Skid Shoes 17 Tire Handling amp Repair 2 Clutch Run In a POR Oe oe bon Pm Ee Poe OG Oe PR OE Be D 18 Salay Labels acaddanddadadadadacadanancatd 3 Grea hess taste S saute A 18 Introduction eseee seen 7 Lubrication c0seeeeeereeereee 19 Using This Manual 00 0 7 Axle Hub Bearing 000 eee nee 19 Terminology 20 eee eee eee 7 Wing Hinges 6 00000ee eae 19 Definitions 0 0 00 0000 ee 7 Ratche rack icrercrerssereraresevaraturevasetasater ater aress 19 Owner Assistance 0 00000008 7 Axle Rockshaft amp Axle Link 20 Serial Number Plate
18. aler wants you to be satisfied with your new ma chine If for any reason you are not satisfied with the ser vice received the following actions are suggested 1 Discuss the matter with your dealership Service Man ager make sure he is aware of any problems you may have and that he has had the opportunity to assist you 2 If you are still not satisfied seek out the Owner or General Manager of the dealership explain the prob lem and request assistance 3 For further assistance write to Customer Service Great Plains Mfg Inc P O Box 245 Assaria Ks 67416 7 14 08 RC45180 amp RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312 382M 7 Table of Contents Section 1 Assembly and Setup Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Setup Tractor Requirements This cutter is designed for tractors with a minimum PTO horsepower rating of 50 HP and maximum of 150 HP A CAUTION Do not over speed PTO or machine damage may result This cutter is designed to be used with a tractor using a 540 or 1 000 rpm rear PTO but not both Specifically each cutter is equipped for only one mode of operation Do not attempt to operate a 540 PTO cutter with a 1 000 RPM PTO tractor Do not operate a 1000 RPM PTO cutter with a 540 PTO tractor Note that many tractors provide both 540 and 1 000 RPM PTO modes Check your tractors manual to determine your exact con figuration Before You Start Read and understand the owners manual for your cutter A basi
19. c understanding of how it works will aid in the assem bly and setup of your cutter Before attempting to assemble the cutter use the following as a check list Having all the needed parts and equipment readily at hand will speed up your assembly task and will make the job as safe as possible L Check for fasteners and pins that were shipped with the cutter Note All hardware coming 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 ita pin bolt or other part has been removed and you are unsure where it is used use the parts section to iden tify it Be sure the part gets used in the correct location By double checking while you assemble you will decrease the chance of using a bolt incorrectly that may be needed later L Have a fork lift or loader along with chains and safety stands that are sized for the job ready for the assembly task L Have a minimum of 2 people at hand while assembling the cutter L Check to see all nuts are tightened See Torque Val ues Chart page 24 for additional torque specifications Dealer Cutter Assembly amp Preparations This cutter has been partially assembled at the factory The hitch amp both wing axles will need to be assembled Left amp Right Wing Axle Assembly NOTE Hardware bag should be banded to unit Refer to Figur
20. ct Hazard A 818 556C 818 554C Warning General Safety Information Si No Lee Ingles Pida Ayuda a Alquien Que Si Lo Lea Para 81 8 557C Que le Traduzca las Medidas de Sequridad BESTE Re A Notice To Owner 74099 4 RC45180 amp RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312 382M 7 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information eT ROTATING BLADES KEEP AWAY To prevent serious injury or death from rotating blade contact eee 2 Never allow riders especially children on tractor Do not operate with bystanders in mowing area Do not operate with deflectors quards removed Do not place hands or feet under deck when operating or when engine is running 818 555C 818 229C Amber Reflector 818 230C Red Reflector ADANGER RAISED WING HAZARD KEEP AWAY To prevent serious injury or death Do not tronsport without transport lacks securely engaged Do not walk or work underneath raised wing unless it is securely locked ate 818 561C Warning Moving Parts Hazard 818 555C Danger Rotat ing Blade Hazard 7 14 08 RC45180 amp RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312 382M Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information A CAUTION WING LATCH TRANSPORT LINK TRANSPOR
21. e 1 1 1 Assemble axle tube arm assembly 1 with tire to wing axle 2 using axle mount pin 3 with hard ware Install rubber bumpers 4 with hardware 2 Grease points marked by arrows as noted in Main tenance amp Lubrication section page 19 NOTE Make sure nuts amp bolts are tight i L 13869 p Wing Axle Assembly Figure 1 1 Hitch Assembly Refer to Figure 1 2 NOTE Do not tighten hardware until assembly is complete 1 Insert main hitch rear mount bushings 2 into hitch pivot Install the main hitch 1 to the forward hitch plates Secure with 1 x 8 hex bolt 3 and 1 flat washers and Nylock nut Nut should be located to ward the inside as shown 2 Install both leveling rods 4 through the respective trunnion pivot of the hitch Secure the leveling rod to the hitch with the leveling tube weldment 6 and a 7 8 hex nut 8 Note The leveling tube weldment should be screwed onto the leveling rod about 3 as a preliminary adjustment Final adjustment should not be made until the cutter is attached to the tractor 8 RC45180 amp RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312 382M 7 14 08 Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Setup 3 Install screw jack 7 to hitch and secure with at tached pin Adjust jack until center deck is approxi mately horizontal 11153 Hitch Assembly Illustration Figure 1 2 Slow Moving Vehicle Bundle Assembly Refer to Figure 1 3
22. er To order a new Operator or Parts Manual contact your au thorized dealer or write to the address listed below in the Owner Assistance paragraph Include the model and se rial numbers of your unit 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 Terminology Right or Left as used in this manual is determined by facing the direction the machine will travel while in use un less otherwise stated Definitions NOTE A special point of information related to it s preceding topic The author s intention is that you read and note this information before continuing IMPORTANT Information related to it s proceeding topic that the author feels would be of use Owner Assistance If customer service or repair parts are required contact your local Land Pride Dealer He has trained personnel repair parts and the equipment needed to service your implement These parts have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride parts Serial Number Plate Refer to the following illustration for the location of your se rial number plate Serial Number Plate Location Figure 1 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 corre spondence also Your de
23. fitting The relief hole releas es pressure from inside the hub casting when it is greased The hub should be greased until grease purges from the re lief hole Wing Hinges 6 Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Quantity As required As Required Ratchet Jack Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Quantity As required 7 14 08 RC45180 amp RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312 382M 19 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Axle Rockshaft amp Axle Link Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Quantity As required Main Hitch Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Quantity As required f Gearbox 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 Divider Box Type of Lubrication 80 90W EP Quantity As required 20 RC45180 amp RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312 382M 7 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Driveline Shaft Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Quantity Coat Generously E gt ct Ne X aie Drive line Shafts aH Type of Lubrication Multipurpose Grease PTO Constant Velocity Shaft Type of Lubrication Multipurpose Grease NOTE To extend the life of the co
24. g Table of Contents Land Pride Section 4 Troubleshooting Problem Oil seal leaking Power Take Off yoke or shock cross failing Slip Clutches slip even with a light load Bent Power Take Off shaft Note Power Take Off shaft should be repaired or replaced if bent Power Take Off shaft telescoping tube failing Power Take Off shaft telescoping tube wearing Blades wearing excessively Blades coming loose Blades breaking Loose blade carrier Blade carrier bent Excessive side skid wear Excessive vibration Wing cylinder movement too slow Solution Drain to level fill hole Replace seals Clean off wrapped material and check seal areas daily Avoid hitting solid objects Lubricate every 10 hours Replace clutch plates Remove foreign object Reduce lift height in transport position Reposition drawbar Shorten Power Take Off shaft Avoid hitting solid objects Lubricate every 50 hours of operation Raise cutting height Tighten blade hardware refer to Service Cutting Blades on page 17 Avoid solid objects Replace gearbox bearings and or shaft Tighten shaft nut to specified torque Avoid hitting solid objects Adjust cutter height Raise cutting height Replace Power Take Off or distribution shaft Replace blade carrier Replace blade Inspect and unlock blades Disassemble and inspect for incorrectly located needles or damaged bearing cap Replace each pair of blades on
25. guard tubes equally c Shorten inner and outer sliding profiles by the same length as the guard tubes d Proper overlap is a minimum of one half the length of each tube with both tubes being of equal length e Round off all sharp edges and remove burrs Grease sliding profiles 9 Route cylinder hoses through hose support loop and connect to tractor remote outlets Refer to Hydraulic Plumbing on page 9 for proper hookup If the tractor being used does not have three pair of supply outlets an optional control valve kit is available from your dealer 10 Cycle the hydraulic system by raising and lowering the center deck cylinder and the wing fold cylinders If op eration is sluggish it may be necessary to purge the system of trapped air A DANGER Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate skin Wear protec tive gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hy draulic 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 surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor or gangrene may result 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 Tighten each fitting The optional center deck lift cylinder is purged in the same manner The
26. in the operation transport mainte nance and storage of equipment Watch for the following Safety Notations throughout your Operator s Manual Ay 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 Ay warnine Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury 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 Safety Rules These rules and instructions must be reviewed at least annually by all operators Most accidents are the result of negligence and careless ness usually caused by failure of the operator to follow safety precautions The following precautions are manda tory to prevent such accidents Your implement has been designed with built in safety features Make sure everyone that uses this machine has read the Operator s Manual and understands how to operate it safely This Operator s Manual is considered a part of the imple ment and should remain so when loaned or sold 7 14 08 RC45180 amp RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312 382M 1 Table of Contents Important Safety Information Land Pride General L MARM 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
27. king any height adjustments Refer to Figure 3 3 1 Lower both wings to full down position 2 Place a level on the wing axle rockshaft to determine initial up or down position left right 3 Raise the wing to full vertical position 4 Remove the cotter pin 1 and clevis pin 2 from the back end of the axle link 3 The axle link is then shortened to raise the wing or lengthened to lower the wing Shorten the axle link by rotating the clevis end clockwise or lengthen by turning counterclockwise Reattach to the rockshaft lug 13887 Wing Deck Level Adjustments Figure 3 3 5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 until axle rockshaft is at level position 6 Reattach clevis to rockshaft lug and secure with clevis pin and cotter pin Wing Deck Tailwheel Rubber Bumper Adjustment Refer to Figure 3 4 NOTE Cutter to be adjusted on level ground The tailwheel adjustment nut Figure 3 4 is to be adjusted with wings down and in level position Weight of cutter will set the rubber bumpers Snug nut up plus one additional turn Bumpers are then set for optimal cushioning condition NOTE Bumpers will need to be checked periodically for over compression When dimension A gets to 1 the cushions should both be replaced Bumper part number is 312 313D 13153 Wing Deck Tail Bumper l Figure 3 4 7 14 08 RC45180 amp RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312 382M 15 Section 4 Troubleshootin
28. lean off any dirt or grease that may have accumulat ed on the cutter and any of the moving parts It may be necessary to scrape off compacted dirt from the bot tom of the deck then use a garden hose to thoroughly clean the surface 2 Check the blades for wear and replace if necessary See Maintenance amp Lubrication 3 Inspect the cutter for loose damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace if needed 4 Lubricate as noted in Maintenance amp Lubrication beginning on page 19 5 Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to pre vent rust Aerosol Buckskin touch up paint is avail able from your dealer Order Land Pride part 821 011C Replace all damaged or missing decals 7 Store the cutter inside if possible Inside storage will reduce maintenance and make for a longer cutter life Center Deck Skid Shoe Figure 5 2 Wing Deck Skid Shoe Figure 5 3 14178 18 RC45180 amp RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312 382M 7 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Lubrication Lubrication T Multipurpose Multipurpose A Multipurpose J50 Intervals at which spray lube grease lube oil lube lubrication is required Legend N d DN 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 locat ed directly opposite the grease
29. nstant velocity joint extensive lubrication must be performed every 8 hours of operation a Theconstant velocity joint should be greased in a straight position forcing grease through the passages and into the cavity After lubrication grease should be visible around the ball joints b 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 c Grease fittings are located on the u joints and driveline shields and should be lubricated every 8 hours of operation 7 14 08 RC45180 amp RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312 382M Table of Contents Land Pride Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication 4 Plate Slip Clutch p E a Assembly NOTE Before proceeding secure the clutch firmly in ne a vise or other clamping device to prevent injury iD lt pS J sob Step 1 eee uel amp Place the hub and friction disks into the housing lt Step 1 Remove snap ring Step 2 lt d Step 2 Remove backup ring lock collar compression spring bottom backup ring and balls Compress the Belleville Springs to the pressure plate by tightening the four hex nuts and then placing the as sembly into the clutch housing
30. or damaged by accident or lack of normal mainte nance 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 prod uct at any time without notice This Warranty shall not be interpreted to render Land Pride liable 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 reason able 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 delivery to the end user Corporate Office PO Box 5060 Salina
31. orage base is located near the front edge of the wing 4 Attach safety chain on tongue hitch to tractor Adjust chain length to remove all slack except what is neces sary to permit turning of the cutter Lock hook securely on chain Refer to Figure 1 6 5 The PTO shaft from the tractor may be a constant ve locity type or conventional Attach the 1 3 4 20 splined end to the input side of the power divider gearbox At tach end with the quick disconnect to the tractor 11150 PTO Quick Disconnect Figure 1 6 NOTE The PTO quick disconnect consists of a graphite reinforced round sleeve that must be rotat ed about it s own axis to engage disengage the shaft 6 Secure chain on PTO around cutter tongue to restrict outer shield of PTO from rotating NOTE Two small chains are supplied with each PTO These chains must be attached to the outer shields of each PTO shield and to an anchor ring on the cutter deck or hitch 7 PTO should now be moved back and forth to insure that it is secured on the shaft of the tractor and power divider input shaft on the cutter 8 Should the PTO shaft require shortening a Hold the half shafts next to each other in the short est working position and mark them Tractor Hook Up Figure 1 5 10 RC45180 amp RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312 382M 7 14 08 Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Setup Table of Contents b Shorten inner and outer
32. page 19 Check the cutter initially and periodically for Section 6 loose bolts amp pins Torque Values Chart page 24 Make sure all guards and shields are in Section 1 place page 3 Gearbox Gear Lube Section 5 page 20 Ay warnine The following operating procedures should be carried out by the tractor operator Other persons should be cleared of the area even during cutter setup cutter operation should be stopped when in the vicinity of other persons Refer to Figure 2 1 1 Raise the center deck to sufficient height to disengage the transport link 1 Remove the transport link pin 2 lower the link arm then replace the link pin to the storage position NOTE The center deck height is controlled with the standard ratchet jack or the optional hydraulic lift cyl inder 2 Inspect the wing blade carriers and blades prior to lowering the wings The wing deck 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 if necessary 3 The automatic wing latches on each wing must be re leased prior to lowering the wings If the wing latch handles cannot be moved it may be necessary to raise the wings to the fully closed position Release wing latch
33. porting L Be alert to traffic when crossing or operating near road ways Always maintain complete control of the machine Know your state and local laws concerning highway safety and regulations Comply with these laws when transporting machinery Do not exceed 15 mph when trasnporting Transport only with a farm tractor of sufficient size and horse power See Tractor Requirements Section 1 PAGE 8 Always make sure flashing safety lights slow moving vehi cle emblem and reflectors are in place and visible prior to transporting the machine on public roads when required Do not transport at night or during other periods of poor visibility Tire Handling amp Repair I Tire changing can be dangerous and should be preformed by trained personnel using the correct tools and equip ment Do not re inflate a tire that has been run flat or seriously under inflated Have it checked by qualified personnel When removing and installing wheels use wheel handling equipment adequate for the weight involved 2 RC45180 amp RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312 382M 7 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information Safety Labels 4 Refer to this section for proper label placement To install new labels a Clean the area the label is to be placed b Peel backing from label Press firmly on surface being careful not to cause air bubbles under label 1 Your implement comes equipped with all safety label
34. rees or fences 3 When traveling over rough or hilly terrain shift tractor to a lower gear 4 Raise cutter to transport position using the hydraulic lift or rachet jack Careful When raising to transport position be certain that PTO shaft does not contact tractor or cutter tongue 5 Raise both wings to 85 vertical position The auto matic wing latches should engage Check to be sure they are fully latched Refer to Figure 2 3 6 Engage transport lock 1 by removing lock pin 2 and rotating transport lock to 45 position Insert lock pin through detent notch and secure with hair pin cot ter 3 7 Slowly lower the cutter until transport lug of axle weld ment contacts transport lock block 8 Reduce tractor ground speed when turning be sure tractor wheel does not contact cutter when turning Leave clearance so cutter does not contact obstacles such as buildings trees or fences 9 The cutter should be transported no faster than 15 mph when equipped with laminated or solid tires and 30 mph when equipped with pneumatic tires 13885 Transport Link Operation Figure 2 3 A CAUTION The cutter is 8 9 wide and care should be taken when encoun tering oncoming traffic and roadside obstructions Parking The following steps should be done when preparing to store the cutter or unhitch it from the tractor See also Storage on page 18 for additional information on long term storage of your cutter
35. s in place They were designed to help you safely operate your implement Read and follow their directions 2 Keep all safety labels clean and legible 3 Replace all damaged or missing labels To order new labels go to your Land Pride Dealer ADANGER 818 552C Danger Rotating Driveline Entanglement Hazard GUARD MISSING 81 8 540C euro J Danger Shield Missing ADANGER DO NOT Operate AxCAUTION 22 22 To avoid Injury or a Machine Damage 818 240C Operate only with caution Use 1000 rom PTO 940 rpm PIO only 818 130C Rev B 7 14 08 RC45180 amp RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312 382M 3 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information AWARNING DO NOT exer ROTATING BLADE HAZARD TRACTOR MUST HAVE SAFETY GUARDING 818 276C To prevent serious injury or death from contact with rotating blades Do not exceed 45 degrees at wing angles up unless Warning Rotating tractor is equipped with suitable safety guarding Do not point discharge at people animals or buildings a Blade Hazard oe hands feet clothing and hair away from moving iC Rev A A THROWN OBJECT HAZARD 818 556C To prevent serious injury or death from thrown object Operate only with all guards installed and in good condition Danger Thrown Stop operation if bystanders come within several hundred feet Obje
36. ts Center Deck Rear Axle Figure 3 1 Refer to Figure 3 2 With the cutter positioned on level ground the deck should be adjusted to a level position for the drawbar height of the tractor being used 1 Raise both wings to latched position Adjust the height of the center deck to 2 3 inch clearance between the front skids and ground surface 2 Place a level anywhere on a center deck channel It should be oriented for front to rear readings 3 Loosen hex nut 1 on level rod and turn the leveling tube weldment 2 clockwise to raise the front of the Figure 3 2 14 RC45180 amp RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312 382M 7 14 08 Land Pride Section 3 Adjustments Table of Contents cutter or counterclockwise to lower Continue to adjust until the deck is level or the frontis slightly below level Both leveling rods should be adjusted to equal lengths 4 Tighten jam nut 1 to secure leveling rods 5 This setting should not require further adjustment un less the drawbar height is changed or different size tires are used 6 The cutting height can be adjusted by extending or re tracting the hydraulic cylinder or rachet jack located at the rear center of the cutter Wing Deck Level Adjustments IMPORTANT Ensure that Center Deck Level Adjustments have been made before proceeding with wing deck level adjustments A CAUTION Engage parking brake shut off tractor remove key and disen gage PTO before ma
37. vides this publication as is without warranty of any kind either 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 RC45180 amp RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312 382M 7 14 08 Land Pride Important Safety Information Table of Contents Important Safety Information For your safety and to develop a better understanding of your equipment thoroughly read the Operator s Sections of this manual before operation Safety Notations A The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates that there is a potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety precautions must be taken When you see this sym bol be alert and carefully read the message that follows it In addition to design and configuration of equipment haz ard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training of personnel involved
38. xcessive wear on skids may cause inadequate operation of cut ter and create a safety hazard The wing deck skid shoes should be checked periodically for wear Excessive leading edge wear can be repaired by interchanging the LH wing skid with the RH wing skid If both leading edges have been worn down order skid shoe Land Pride part 312 446H Skid Shoes To replace center deck skid shoes Refer to Figure 5 2 a Attach skid shoe to cutter using four 1 2 bolts lock washers and hex nuts b Repeat for opposite skid shoe 7 14 08 RC45180 amp RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312 382M 17 Table of Contents Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Land Pride To replace wing deck shoes Refer to Figure 5 3 a Attach skid shoe to cutter using three 1 2 car riage bolts flat washers lock washers and hex nuts b Repeat for opposite skid shoe Clutch Run In Refer to Figure 5 4 TIGHTEN NUS Clutch Run in Figure 5 4 10103 The clutch should slip during operation to protect the cut ter from excessive loads Prior to initial operation and after long periods of inactivity the Friction Clutch should be run in 1 Tighten all 4 nuts uniformly until the spring load is low enough that the clutch slips freely with the PTO en gaged 2 Turn nuts fully back Clutch is ready for use Storage 1 Atthe end of the working season or when the cutter will not be used for a long period it is good practice to c
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