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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M
4/20/15
Hitch Types
The cutter is factory supplied with the standard clevis
hitch. Other optional hitches are available. They are
double swivel clevis hitch, bar-tite hitch, ball hitch, and
pintle hitch. See your nearest Land Pride dealer should
you want to change your hitch set-up.
Standard Clevis Hitch
Refer to Figure 1-2:
Cutter rotation about the tractor drawbar is limited to slot
in the upper clevis plate, hole size in the lower clevis
plate, and drawbar hole size.
Double Swivel Clevis Hitch (Optional)
Refer to Figure 1-3:
The double swivel clevis hitch allows the cutter to pivot
about the tractor drawbar freely in two directions. It is
designed to reduce twisting torque on the cutter hitch and
tractor drawbar while cutting hillsides. The hitch swivel is
greasable. The clevis can be held horizontal with the
hitch bolt while backing tractor up to align the drawbar
with the clevis. The clevis must be shimmed with included
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 drawbar. The
bar-tite hitch is sandwiched between hardened steel
plates minimizing drawbar wear. It has a bushing in the
tongue to extend hitch life. Bushing and hitch swivel are
greasable.
Ball Hitch (Optional)
Refer to Figure 1-5:
Cutter rotation about the tractor drawbar is limited to
swivel movement over the 2 5/16" tractor mounted ball.
Pintle Hitch (Optional)
Refer to Figure 1-6:
Cutter rotation about the tractor drawbar is limited to
movement about the pintle connection. The pintle hitch is
ideal for a drawbar hammer strap.
NOTE:
The 5/8" bolt (#1) and spacer (#2) may be
removed for more flexibility of hitch. If bolt and
spacer are removed, an equal number of washers
should be added above the drawbar and below the
drawbar to remove gap between drawbar and clevis
hitch. Adding washers when bolt and spacer are
removed will reduce drawbar and hitch ware.
Standard Clevis Hitch
Figure 1-2
Double Swivel Clevis Hitch
Figure 1-3
Bar-Tite Hitch
Figure 1-4
Ball Hitch
Figure 1-5
Pintle Hitch
Figure 1-6
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