Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
8/22/23
RC4615 & RCM4615 Rotary Cutters 331-644M
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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
Tractor Requirements
Horsepower
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Tractor horsepower should be within the range noted
below. Tractors outside the range must not be used.
Horsepower Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-200 hp
Power Take-Off Speed
Model RC4615 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 rpm
Model RCM4615. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1000 rpm
Drawbar Set-up
Refer to Figure 1-1:
Maintain proper distance, dimension A, between center
of drawbar hitch pin hole and end of power take-off shaft.
Hitch Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Draw Bar
540 rpm & 1 3/8", 1000 rpm rear power take-off speed:
A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14"- 16"
B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8" - 10"
C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18" - 22"
1 3/4", 1000 rpm rear power take-off Speed:
A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18" - 20"
B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10" - 12"
C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18" to 22"
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Distance From Power Take-Off Shaft to Drawbar
Figure 1-1
IMPORTANT:
Do use a power take-off adapter. It
can damage the power take-off drivetrain.
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Hydraulic Outlets
Depending on purchased fold option, two to three duplex
outlets are required. Two outlets are needed when
choosing a fold option where the wings fold
simultaneously. Three outlets are needed when choosing
a fold option where the wings fold independently.
Land Pride highly recommends connecting the wing fold
hose(s) to a duplex outlet with float capabilities and use
the float when in field operation.
If the tractor does not have the necessary number of
duplex outlets, a control valve kit is available for adding
an outlet. See
on page 41 for a
complete description of this kit.
Before You Start
Read and understand 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
this page before assembling the cutter. Speed up your
assembly task and make the job safer by having all
needed parts and equipment readily at hand.
Pre-Assembly Checklist
Check
Reference
Have a fork lift or loader with properly sized chains and safety
stands capable of lifting and supporting the equipment on hand.
Have a minimum of two people available during assembly.
Make sure all major components and loose
parts are shipped with the machine.
Operator’s
Manual
Double check to make sure all parts, fasteners,
and pins are installed in the correct location.
Refer to the Parts Manual if unsure. By double
checking, you will lessen the chance of using a
bolt incorrectly that may be needed later.
NOTE:
All assembled hardware from the
factory has been installed in the correct
location. Remember location of a part or
fastener if removed during assembly. Keep
parts separated.
Operator’s
Manual
331-644M
Parts Manual
331-644P
Make sure working parts move freely, bolts are
tight & cotter pins are spread.
Make sure all grease fittings are in place and
lubricated.
Make sure all safety labels are correctly
located and legible. Replace if damaged.
Make sure all red and amber reflectors are
correctly located and visible when machine is
in transport position.
Make sure all pneumatic tires are properly
inflated and all wheel bolts and axle nuts are
tightened to the specified torque.