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Section 8: Troubleshooting

9/6/17

RC2512 Series 2 S/N  Rotary Cutters 330-725M

Table of Contents

Excessive side skid wear

Soil abrasive

Adjust cutter height.

Cutting too low

Raise cutting height.

Excessive vibration

Driveline bent

Replace driveline or distribution shaft.

Blade carrier bent

Replace blade carrier.

Blade broken

Replace blade.

Blade will not swing

Inspect and unlock blades.

power take-off not operating at 
full speed

Increase power take-off speed to 540.

Blades have unequal weight

Replace each pair of blades on affected carrier.

Wing cylinder movement too slow

Orifice is plugged

Remove elbow fitting and unplug orifice.

Troubleshooting Chart

Problem

Cause

Solution

Summary of Contents for 945551+

Page 1: ...in French Language please see your Land Pride dealer Read the Operator s Manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your lif...

Page 2: ...measurements provided in the Specifications Capacities Section of this manual with the Option s weight and measurements Dealer Contact Information Model Number Serial Number Machine Height Machine Len...

Page 3: ...16 Hook up Driveline 17 Hook up Hydraulics 17 Hook up LED Lights 17 Remove Shipping Lugs 18 Driveline Clearance Check 18 Purge Hydraulic System 19 Unhook Rotary Cutter 20 Park Jack Assembly 21 Sectio...

Page 4: ...appropriate App on your smart phone open the App point your phone on the QR code and take a picture Dealer QR Locator The QR code on the left will link you to available dealers for Land Pride products...

Page 5: ...o play on the power machine or implement Use extra caution when backing up Before the tractor starts to move look down and behind to make sure the area is clear Safety at All Times Careful operation i...

Page 6: ...aws Use towing vehicle and trailer of adequate size and capacity Secure equipment towed on a trailer with tie downs and chains Sudden braking can cause a towed trailer to swerve and upset Reduce speed...

Page 7: ...ting equipment Use Seat Belt and ROPS Land Pride recommends the use of a CAB or roll over protective structures ROPS and seat belt in almost all power machines Combination of a CAB or ROPS and seat be...

Page 8: ...your nearest dealer visit our dealer locator at www landpride com 3 Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by Land Pride...

Page 9: ...45551 Rotary Cutters 330 725M Table of Contents 37523 37523 37523 818 840C Warning Rollover Hazard Left side only_ 818 561C Danger Raised Wing Hazard 2 Places Right Left Wings 818 276C Warning Rotatin...

Page 10: ...ers 330 725M 9 6 17 Table of Contents 37523 37524 37524 818 543C Danger Guard Missing DO NOT Operate 3 Places Center Section Right and Left Wings 818 556C Danger Thrown Object Hazard 3 Places Left bac...

Page 11: ...30 725M Table of Contents 37524 37524 37524 818 564C Danger Rotating Blade 2 Places Right and Left Wings 818 045C Warning Pinch Point 1 Place Back of Center Axle 818 142C Danger Rotating Driveline Kee...

Page 12: ...Contents 37525 13313 39050 818 130C Caution Use 540 rpm only RC Series Cutters ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY 818 552C Danger Rotating Driveline Keep Away 3 Places Main Driveline and 2 Wing Drivelines 8...

Page 13: ...6 17 RC2512 Series 2 S N 945551 Rotary Cutters 330 725M Table of Contents 39050 39050 39050 838 094C Warning High Pressure 858 558C Caution Driveline Damage 838 588C Warning Folding Cutter Speed Warn...

Page 14: ...Rotary Cutters 330 725M 9 6 17 Table of Contents 37523 37523 37524 838 614C 2 x 9 Red Reflector 4 Places Right and Left Wings 818 229C Amber Reflector 2 Places Right and Left Wings 838 615C 2 x 9 Ambe...

Page 15: ...ation The RC2512 Series 2 Rotary Cutter is designed and built by Land Pride to provide excellent cutting performance on gently sloping or slightly contoured pastures and set aside acres Also it is an...

Page 16: ...ectly Refer to the Parts Manual if unsure NOTE All assembled hardware from the factory has been installed in the correct location Remember location of a part or fastener if removed Keep parts separate...

Page 17: ...move switch key WARNING To prevent serious injury or death Keep everyone out of the area where the wing decks will unfold into A wing that falls suddenly on a person will cause serious bodily injury o...

Page 18: ...ack 11 down to vertical position Hitch and Jack Assembly Figure 1 4 37527 9 Fully insert detent pin 12 to secure park jack 11 10 If park jack is not vertical adjust jack angle according to Park Jack A...

Page 19: ...e bolts 3 and tighten them to the correct torque 6 Remove hex whiz nuts 4B and shipping bracket 1 Discard shipping bracket 7 Reattach hex whiz nuts 4B to carriage bolts 3 and tighten them to the corre...

Page 20: ...tch pin 1 and hairpin cotter 2 are customer supplied 7 Verify tractor drawbar is adjusted correctly Refer to Drawbar Set up dimensions on page 12 8 See Detail C Raise or lower park jack 3 to align cle...

Page 21: ...l locking collar snaps in place 4 Driveline 5 should be moved back and forth to ensure both ends are secured to tractor and gearbox shafts Reattach any end that is loose Hook up Hydraulics The standar...

Page 22: ...ttached to the tractor and all stroke control spacers 2 removed from hydraulic cylinder 1 slowly raise and lower cutter to its upper and lower limits while observing clearances between hitch and drive...

Page 23: ...nd raise center deck fully up 2 Put tractor in park or set park brake turn off engine and remove switch key before dismounting tractor NOTE Do not loosen hydraulic hose fittings 7 or 8 Hydraulic fluid...

Page 24: ...this page 13 Unhook hitch safety chain 4 from tractor 14 Unhook hydraulic hose 7 from tractor duplex outlet Insert couplers through spring hose loop 10 to keep couplers out of the dirt 15 Unhook wire...

Page 25: ...igure 1 13 1 Remove park jack 3 from left hand wing deck 2 Attach park jack 3 to jack mount 12 and secure with detent pin 8 Make sure detent pin is fully inserted 3 If park jack is not vertical adjust...

Page 26: ...nt closer to the ground than the back 6 Raise center deck up to make accessing jam nuts 3 and adjusting nuts 4 easier with wrenches 37530 NOTE Lengthen leveling rods to lower front of cutter shorten l...

Page 27: ...er wing wheels to properly align themselves 3 Check wing tops to see if they are level with the top of the center deck If the outer edge of either wing top is higher or lower than the center deck then...

Page 28: ...continue with step 8 If this height is unacceptable repeat steps 4 7 until desired cutting height is achieved 8 Select required size and number of stroke control spacers 2 that will fit on the center...

Page 29: ...e damage to shaft and driveline It will also defeat the purpose of the tractor s power take off shield Some tractors are equipped with multi power take off speeds Do not exceed 540 rpm power take off...

Page 30: ...s V IMPORTANT Maintain correct power take off speed Loss of power take off speed will allow blades to swing back and result in ragged uneven cutting Excessive speed will cause damage to the power trai...

Page 31: ...ration continues after a few revolutions during start up and anytime vibration occurs thereafter IMPORTANT Read all Safety Information starting on page 25 before operating the cutter 2 Make sure cutte...

Page 32: ...Always comply with all federal state and local laws 1 Select a safe ground speed when transporting from one area to another Maximum transport speed for the Rotary Cutter is 20 mph DO NOT EXCEED 2 Be s...

Page 33: ...rating of tractor and in some cases terrain Always operate tractor at cutter s full rated power take off speed in a gear range that allows the cutter to make a smooth cut without lugging the tractor d...

Page 34: ...ill not contact main driveline You should now be ready to move to the cutting site to begin mowing You should have inspected and should only be cutting in an area you are familiar with which is free o...

Page 35: ...in drawbar Customer to supply hitch pin and hitch pin keeper Land Pride Performance Hitch Optional Refer to Figure 4 2 The LP Performance Hitch is a drawbar friendly self leveling hitch that pivots u...

Page 36: ...use a cutter receives and to provide a smoother ride when transporting from field to field Hydraulic Wing Control Kit 330 760K RC2512 DUAL REMOTE HYDRAULIC KIT Refer to Figure 4 4 Land Pride offers a...

Page 37: ...off can be engaged if tractor is started causing bodily injury or death Always secure equipment with solid supports before working under it Never work under equipment supported by concrete blocks or...

Page 38: ...on gearbox output shaft should be torqued to 450 ft lbs minimum and secured with cotter pin 8 with both legs bent opposite directions around the nut 9 Replace rubber plug 5 10 Reconnect main driveline...

Page 39: ...pring Length Figure 5 4 IMPORTANT After clutch run in but before clutch disassembly spring retainer nuts must be returned to their original position to measure spring length A Measured and record leng...

Page 40: ...correct torque 6 Pull push on the slip clutch end of driveline to make sure it is secured to the output shaft 7 Push pull on opposite end of driveline to make sure it is secured to the input shaft on...

Page 41: ...posite side of center deck Wing Skid Shoe Refer to Figure 5 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 should be chec...

Page 42: ...r loose damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace as needed 4 Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust Ask your Land Pride dealer for aerosol touch up paint They are also avail...

Page 43: ...hown Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Grease Quantity 2 pumps Lubrication Points 26537 Outside Location Inside Location 37536 50 Multi purpose spray lube Multi purpose grease lube Intervals in hours...

Page 44: ...Zerks 2 zerks per wing axle Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Grease Quantity As required 37537 37537 37537 Adjustable Turnbuckle Oil threads Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose oil lube Quantity As req...

Page 45: ...PORTANT Do not overfill gearbox with oil Oil will expand when hot Make sure implement is level and oil is cool before checking oil level Splitter Gearbox Lubrication Instructions Remove oil level plug...

Page 46: ...onal Driveline Profile Tubes Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity Coat Generously Conventional Driveline Joints Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease 37515 37516 Zerk located through s...

Page 47: ...brication grease should be visible around the ball joints Grease fittings located on the u joints should be lubricated every 8 hours of operation IMPORTANT To extend the life of the constant velocity...

Page 48: ...rough Two Holes In Driveline Shield Figure 5 11 Lubrication By Sliding Driveline Shields Back 1 Refer to Figure 5 12 With a flat bladed screwdriver or similar tool pry top of red locking tab up 2 Refe...

Page 49: ...ittings stroke control spacers Wing folding hydraulics 2 x 8 hydraulic cylinders hoses fittings Wing flex 22o Down and 45o up while cutting Wing transport protection Wing transport locks Deck material...

Page 50: ...C2512 Series 2 S N 945551 Rotary Cutters 330 725M 9 6 17 Table of Contents Dimensions Shown With Center Deck Cutting Blade 1 1 2 Off The Ground Transport Width Without Special Adjustments Center Deck...

Page 51: ...w hitch weight Less drawbar wear Less ballast required Works well with lighter tractors Park Jack angle is adjustable Help keep park jack vertical when in use Single remote hydraulics Easy to operate...

Page 52: ...ting solid objects Driveline shaft telescoping tube wearing Needs lubrication Lubricate every 8 hours of operation Blades lock up Blades locked together overlapped when wings were raised to transport...

Page 53: ...ace driveline or distribution shaft Blade carrier bent Replace blade carrier Blade broken Replace blade Blade will not swing Inspect and unlock blades power take off not operating at full speed Increa...

Page 54: ...245 5 8 18 150 110 230 170 325 240 M18 X 2 5 195 145 310 230 405 300 3 4 10 235 170 360 265 510 375 M18 X 1 5 220 165 350 260 485 355 3 4 16 260 190 405 295 570 420 M20 X 2 5 280 205 440 325 610 450...

Page 55: ...ose 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 should be made to the...

Page 56: ...Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com...

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