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Cover photo may show optional equipment 
not supplied with standard unit.

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 others depend on it! 

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© Copyright 2015

Printed

27852

RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) 

S/N 945022-

Rotary Cutters

330-502M

Operator’s Manual

4/20/15

Summary of Contents for RC3615

Page 1: ...erator s Manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your life and the lives of others depend on it Copyright 2015 Printed 27...

Page 2: ...rge Hydraulic System 18 Unhook Rotary Cutter 18 Section 2 Adjustments 20 Center Wing Section Leveling 20 Center Deck Leveling 20 Wing Deck Leveling 21 Cutting Height Adjustment 21 Section 3 Operating...

Page 3: ...s 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 pr...

Page 4: ...ed implement is less than or equal to the weight of machine towing the implement 10 mph when weight of attached implement exceeds weight of machine towing implement but not more than double the weight...

Page 5: ...hould be preformed by trained personnel using the correct tools and equipment 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...

Page 6: ...er 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 When ordering new components make...

Page 7: ...d RCM3615 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 330 502M Table of Contents 818 552C Danger Rotating Driveline Entanglement Hazard ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY 27854 27854 27854 27853 818 142C Danger Rotating Drivel...

Page 8: ...02M 4 20 15 Table of Contents 818 276C Warning Rotating Blade Hazard TRACTOR MUST HAVE SAFETY GUARDING 818 540C Danger Shield Missing DO NOT Operate Located on all driveline profiles 818 543C Danger G...

Page 9: ...C3615 540 RPM and RCM3615 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 330 502M Table of Contents 27854 27854 27854 818 840C Danger Rollover Hazard 818 561C Warning Raised Wing Hazard Located on left right wings 818 830C...

Page 10: ...ry Cutters 330 502M 4 20 15 Table of Contents 838 094C Warning High Pressure 838 588C Warning Folding Cutter Speed Warning 27853 27853 23600 23600 818 556C Danger Thrown Object Hazard Located on left...

Page 11: ...7922 27853 818 229C 1 3 4 x 2 3 4 Amber Reflector Located on front face of left right wing lock bars 838 614C 2 x 9 Red Reflector Located on rear face of left right wing lock bars 838 614C 2 x 9 Red R...

Page 12: ...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 Application The RC3615...

Page 13: ...tand the Operator s Manual for your cutter An understanding of how it works will aid in the assembly and setup of your cutter It is best to go through the Pre Assembly Checklist before assembling the...

Page 14: ...ncluded washers to reduce clevis and drawbar wear Bar Tite Hitch Optional Refer to Figure 1 4 The bar tite hitch functions the same as the double swivel clevis hitch except it clamps directly to the d...

Page 15: ...preferred drawbar height Turnbuckle Assembly WARNING Connect turnbuckle to wing axles before lowering wings Otherwise personal injury and or damage to the turnbuckle can occur Refer to Figure 1 8 Wing...

Page 16: ...ert hitch pin 1 through top of clevis 9 drawbar and out through bottom of clevis Secure hitch pin with hairpin cotter 2 6 Lower parking jack 3 until hitch weight is supported by drawbar 7 Remove parki...

Page 17: ...s 9 drawbar 12 two more flat washers 9 and lower plate of clevis 2 Add more flat washers 9 if necessary to take up any remaining slack 7 Secure hex bolt 1 with hex nut 10 Draw hex nut up snug Do not t...

Page 18: ...or within close proximity of cutter hitch 3 Raise or lower parking jack 3 to align hitch 10 with bolt hole in swivel clevis 9 4 Back tractor up to swivel clevis 9 until hole in hitch bushing 10 aligns...

Page 19: ...The driveline should now be moved back and forth to ensure both ends are secured to the tractor and cutter PTO shafts Reattach any end that is loose 10 Secure chains 6 on driveline 5 around hitch cle...

Page 20: ...ft cylinder may be purged as follows 1 With wings lowered to the ground shut tractor off and move the wing hydraulic control lever back and forth to relieve hydraulic pressure at the wing cylinders 2...

Page 21: ...e safety chains 6 and hitch safety chain 4 from the tractor 2 27857 1 27973 10 Pull back on driveline yoke locking collar and pull driveline 5 from tractor PTO shaft 11 Collapse driveline 5 by pushing...

Page 22: ...hinges are too high at the front a Loosen jam nuts 3 b Unscrew adjusting nuts 4 an equal amount to lengthen both leveling rods until hinges 1 are inclined from front to back by 1 with the front being...

Page 23: ...e blade height above ground as the non operating blade height will be different than the operating blade height Cutting Height Adjustment Figure 2 4 3 Remove all stroke control spacers 2 from center h...

Page 24: ...Lubricate cutter and driveline as needed Refer to Lubrication Points Page 40 Lubricate all gearboxes and replace oil plugs properly Refer to Gearbox lubrication Page 42 Check cutter initially and peri...

Page 25: ...tter blades stopped 1 Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is in good working condition 2 Inspect cutter safety equipment to make sure it is installed and in good working condition 3 Check...

Page 26: ...for other probable causes such as broken or bent blades loose blades loose gearbox mounting bolts and bent driveline 9 Taking proper precautions make necessary repairs and adjustments IMPORTANT Read...

Page 27: ...m transport speed of 20 MPH with cutter attached Travel below 20 MPH on rough terrain The cutter can lose a tire or tires can break apart causing the operator to lose control of tractor and or impleme...

Page 28: ...t all times Select Gear Range Optimum ground speed depends on density of material being cut horsepower rating of tractor and in some cases terrain Always operate tractor at cutter s full rated PTO spe...

Page 29: ...ontrol 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 everyth...

Page 30: ...ally 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 Now that you re prepared and well briefed you may...

Page 31: ...than rubber skirts Double row chainguards are constructed with two staggered rows of hanging chain links The second row provides an additional barrier for stopping thrown objects Rubber Guards 330 48...

Page 32: ...re 4 2 This kit is for tractors needing only one additional duplex outlet It converts one of the tractor s duplex outlets into two duplex outlets with a control valve A selector lever on the control v...

Page 33: ...connections Pull hook 5 with cable out Attach cable to wing deck by routing the cable around the cylinder pin between the clevis brackets and clipping the hook back to the cable The cylinder rod end w...

Page 34: ...mature bearing breakdown on the spindle hub and create structural cracks in the cutter housing Section 5 Maintenance Lubrication General Maintenance Information Proper servicing and adjustments are ke...

Page 35: ...se excessive vibration which can damage gearbox bearings and create structural cracks Refer to Figure 5 1 6 Carefully check cutting edges of blades in relation to blade carrier rotation to ensure corr...

Page 36: ...anty Type A Clutch Type B Clutch 26619 Type A Clutches Clutch Run In Refer to Figure 5 4 1 Using a pencil or other marker scribe a line across the exposed edges of the clutch plates and friction disks...

Page 37: ...ction 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 t...

Page 38: ...ippage Clutch Disassembly Inspection Assembly Refer to Figure 5 9 The clutch must be disassembled into its separate friction disks if clutch run in procedure indicated that one or more friction disks...

Page 39: ...and secure with existing 1 2 hex whiz nuts 4 Tighten bolts to the correct torque 3 Repeat steps 1 2 for left hand center skid shoe Wing Skid Shoes Refer to Figure 5 11 Replace wing skid shoes as foll...

Page 40: ...the cuter is ready for field use the next time you hook up to it DANGER Always disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO before servicing underside of cutter PTO can be engaged if tractor is started...

Page 41: ...ntion must be given to the part number to prevent ordering the wrong replacement part A suffix number corresponding to one of the colors below must be added at the end of Land Pride s part number when...

Page 42: ...per wheel zerk can be on either side Quantity 2 pumps Repack wheel bearings annually Adjustable Turnbuckle Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Grease Quantity As required Hitch Frame Type of Lubrication...

Page 43: ...pose Grease 27926 30726 26598 Grease Zerk Location 26599 Grease Zerk Locations Wing Axle Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease 50 Hours 50 Hours Double Swivel Clevis Hitch Optional 1 zerk Type of L...

Page 44: ...e plug hole in gearbox IMPORTANT Do not overfill gearbox with oil Oil will expand when hot Make sure cutter is level and oil is cool before checking oil level Oil Level Plug Oil Drain Plug 23603 Oil F...

Page 45: ...s Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity Coat Generously Wing Driveline Joints Shields Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Drivelines with external profile tube grease point 14618 Zerk...

Page 46: ...ty 8 10 pumps IMPORTANT To extend the life of the constant velocity joint the grease zerk for the profile tubes must be lubricated every 8 hours CV Main Driveline Joints CV Constant Velocity Type of L...

Page 47: ...ion Through Two Holes In Driveline Shield Figure 5 14 Lubrication By Sliding Driveline Shields Back 1 Refer to Figure 5 15 With a flat bladed screwdriver or similar tool pry top of red locking tab up...

Page 48: ...s 2 1 2 x 12 hydraulic cylinders hoses fittings Wing Transport Protection Wing Transport Locks Deck Material Thickness 10 gauge Side Skirt Thickness 1 4 Skid Shoes Wing Deck 1 Replaceable shoe per win...

Page 49: ...M3615 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 330 502M Table of Contents Transport Width Without Special Adjustments Transport Width With Wing Axles Disconnected At Turnbuckles 5 And Wheels Folded Back See Figure 1 8...

Page 50: ...M Center RCM3615 Allows clean cutting of material 6 Blade overlap Eliminates skipping during turns Left wing rotates clockwise Better discharge of material Picks up tractor tracks 3 16 Round stump jum...

Page 51: ...ised to transport position Use pry bar or other tool to separate cutting blades before lowering wings Tractor has instant on PTO Engage PTO at low RPMs and then slowly increase engine speed to full PT...

Page 52: ...335 245 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 4...

Page 53: ...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 should be ma...

Page 54: ...Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA...

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