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© Copyright 2000 Printed 7/14/08

Operator’s Manual

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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!

Table of Contents

312-382M

RC45180 & RCM45180

Rotary Cutter

14115

Summary of Contents for RC45180

Page 1: ...2000 Printed 7 14 08 Operator s Manual 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 liv...

Page 2: ...ty Labels 3 Introduction 7 Using This Manual 7 Terminology 7 Definitions 7 Owner Assistance 7 Serial Number Plate 7 Section 1 Assembly and Setup 8 Tractor Requirements 8 Before You Start 8 Dealer Cutt...

Page 3: ...reviewed at least annually by all operators For your safety and to develop a better understanding of your equipment thoroughly read the Operator s Sections of this manual before operation Safety Notat...

Page 4: ...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 19 Before performing maintenance disconnect PTO drivel...

Page 5: ...eplace all damaged or missing labels To order new labels go to your Land Pride Dealer 4 Refer to this section for proper label placement To install new labels a Clean the area the label is to be place...

Page 6: ...Cutter 312 382M 7 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents 818 276C Warning Rotating Blade Hazard 14099 TRACTOR MUST HAVE SAFETY GUARDING 818 556C Danger Thrown Object Hazard 818 554C Warning General Safety...

Page 7: ...on 7 14 08 RC45180 RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312 382M Land Pride Table of Contents 818 555C Danger Rotat ing Blade Hazard 14100 818 230C Red Reflector 14101 14101 818 561C Warning Moving Parts Hazard 140...

Page 8: ...rmation RC45180 RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312 382M 7 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents 14099 818 440C Caution Wing latches transport link information 14099 818 559C Notice To Owner 14086 818 240C Cautio...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...ection 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 Have a...

Page 11: ...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 Hydraulic Plumbing Refer to Figure 1 4 The sta...

Page 12: ...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 NOTE Each pair of o...

Page 13: ...ety 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 b...

Page 14: ...wing latch handles cannot be moved it may be necessary to raise the wings to the fully closed position Release wing latch and then lower the wings to full down posi tion Check Reference Read and foll...

Page 15: ...ng 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 th...

Page 16: ...surement 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 a...

Page 17: ...le 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 lin...

Page 18: ...telescoping tube failing Avoid hitting solid objects Power Take Off shaft telescoping tube wearing Lubricate every 50 hours of operation Blades wearing excessively Raise cutting height Blades coming l...

Page 19: ...ve 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 CAUTION Installation of the longer blades...

Page 20: ...ose damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace if needed 4 Lubricate as noted in Maintenance Lubrication beginning on page 19 5 Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to pre vent rust Aerosol...

Page 21: ...earings 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 fitting The relief hole releas es...

Page 22: ...Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Quantity As required 14105 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...

Page 23: ...ition 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 t...

Page 24: ...e with the Belleville Springs and lug rings to ac cess friction disks and hub for inspec tion or service Step 6 Inspect friction disks and hub 14232 Step 2 Compress the Belleville Springs to the press...

Page 25: ...00 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...

Page 26: ...X 1 5 155 115 240 180 335 245 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...

Page 27: ...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...

Page 28: ...Corporate Office PO Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com...

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