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Table of Contents

16602

RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and
RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM)

Rotary Cutters

318-128M

Operator’s Manual

8/28/08

Summary of Contents for RC5010

Page 1: ...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 Table of Contents 1660...

Page 2: ...xle Assembly 14 Tractor Hook up to Standard Clevis Hitch 14 Tractor Hook up to Swivel Clevis Hitch 15 Tractor Hook up to Bar Tite Hitch 15 Driveline Installation 16 Check Driveline Length 16 Hydraulic...

Page 3: ...n implement at any time Look For The Safety Alert Symbol The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety precaution must be taken When you se...

Page 4: ...ing lights and turn signals are recommended whenever driving on public roads Use lights and devices provided with implement Use A Safety Chain A safety chain will help control drawn machinery should i...

Page 5: ...rk on the system Make sure all hydraulic fluid connections are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition before applying pressure to the system Use a piece of paper or cardboard NO...

Page 6: ...clean and legible 2 Replace all damaged or missing labels To order new labels go to your nearest Land Pride dealer 3 Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to...

Page 7: ...ation 8 28 08 RC5010 RC6010 540 RPM and RCM5010 RCM6010 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 128M Land Pride Table of Contents 23571 818 552C Danger Rotating Driveline Entanglement Hazard ROTATING DRIVELINE KE...

Page 8: ...M6010 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 128M 8 28 08 Land Pride Important Safety Information Table of Contents 23571 818 540C Danger Shield Missing DO NOT Operate 818 543C Danger Guard Missing DO NOT Operat...

Page 9: ...RCM5010 RCM6010 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 128M Land Pride Table of Contents 818 276C Warning Rotating Blade Hazard TRACTOR MUST HAVE SAFETY GUARDING 818 840C Danger Rollover Hazard 818 561C Warning...

Page 10: ...rning Folding Cutter Speed Warning Located on Standard Clevis Hitch arm Double Swivel Clevis Hitch and Bar Tite Hitch 23572 Bar Tite Hitch Shown 838 094C Warning High Pressure Located on Standard Clev...

Page 11: ...8 08 RC5010 RC6010 540 RPM and RCM5010 RCM6010 1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 128M Land Pride Table of Contents 818 229C Amber Reflector Located on Wing Weight Box 818 230C Red Reflector Located on Wing...

Page 12: ...1000 RPM Rotary Cutters 318 128M 8 28 08 Land Pride Important Safety Information Table of Contents 818 556C Danger Thrown Object Hazard Located on Left Wing Right Wing 818 564C Danger Rotating Blade...

Page 13: ...s Proper assembly maintenance and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from this machine The parts on your Rotary Cutter have been specially designed and should only be...

Page 14: ...e job safer by having all the needed parts and equipment readily at hand Torque Requirements Refer to Torque Values Chart on page 42 to determine correct torque values when tightening hardware Pre Ass...

Page 15: ...twisting torque on the cutter hitch and tractor drawbar Hitch swivel is greaseable Bar Tite Hitch Optional Refer to Figure 1 4 The Bar Tite hitch functions the same as the swivel clevis hitch except...

Page 16: ...arking jack 3 is properly attached to the cutter hitch and secured with attachment pin 8 2 Back tractor within close proximity of cutter clevis 11 3 Raise or lower the parking jack 3 to align clevis 1...

Page 17: ...IMPORTANT Parking jack attachment pin 8 must be fully inserted and secured before working on or around a cutter that is not hooked to the tractor drawbar 22271 7 Lower parking jack 3 until cutter wei...

Page 18: ...ts are used to connect the driveline to the tractor and implement gearbox A driveline that is too long can damage the tractor gearbox and or driveline Always check driveline length with cutter hitched...

Page 19: ...r can help you determine the best configuration that will match your needs and your tractor capabilities Optional control valve kits are available if the tractor does not have the required number of d...

Page 20: ...rs from the center hydraulic cylinder and lower cutter until front skids are resting on the ground Replace stroke control spacers as needed to support wheels at this position 4 With tractor gear selec...

Page 21: ...e Torque Values Chart in the Appendix section on page 42 Make sure all guards and shields are in place refer to Important Safety Information starting on page 1 Gearbox Gear Lube refer to the Maintenan...

Page 22: ...1 from both the left and right cylinder pins 4 3 Rotate end of transport lock bar 3 to the storage pin 2 as shown in Figure 2 2 Secure with hairpin clips 1 22169 Wing Deck Cutting Blades Blade Carrier...

Page 23: ...e speed engage the PTO If everything is running smoothly at a low idle slowly raise the cutter to transport height checking for bind or chatter in the driveline Lower the cutter to the ground and incr...

Page 24: ...d the cutter is in cutting position Engage the PTO Raise the engine rpm to the appropriate PTO speed Begin cutting Make wide turns when possible Operators of pull type models must plan ahead and choos...

Page 25: ...ction from front to rear using measurements from ground line to center of left hand hinge rod 1 See Figure 3 2 Loosen jam nut 2 and rotate the left hand leveling rod adjusting nut 3 until the center s...

Page 26: ...e of tearing through the rubber Double chain guards provide the highest degree of protection against objects being thrown Part Number Description Rubber Guards 318 350A Front Rubber Safety Guards 318...

Page 27: ...ound at the same time to maintain proper balance in the cutting unit The following precautions should be taken when sharpening the blades a Do not remove more material than necessary b Do not heat and...

Page 28: ...ove key Wait for all components to stop before dismounting from tractor 5 Inspect clutch and ensure that the scribed markings made on the clutch plates have changed position Slippage has not occurred...

Page 29: ...perate 4 Start tractor and engage PTO drive at idle for 2 3 seconds to permit slippage of friction plates Disengage PTO shut off tractor and remove key Wait for all components to come to a complete st...

Page 30: ...store the belleville spring to its original pressure setting 2 Plate Assembly 4 Plate Assembly 26637 26638 Type C Clutches Clutch Run In Refer to Figure 5 8 View A 1 Using a pencil or other marker scr...

Page 31: ...ction or service 4 Plate Disassembly Step 1 If included remove end half clamps Step 5 Inspect friction discs and hub 23553 4 Plate Assembly Step 2 Compress Belleville Springs to the pressure plate by...

Page 32: ...e of center section Center Skid Shoe Figure 5 9 Land Pride Skid Shoe Replacement Parts Part No Part Description 318 145H CENTER SKID SHOE RH 318 146H CENTER SKID SHOE LH 318 096D WEIGHT BOX SKID SHOE...

Page 33: ...side of the cutter 1 Clean off any dirt and grease that may have accumulated on the cutter and moving parts Scrape off compacted dirt from the bottom of deck and then wash surface thoroughly with a ga...

Page 34: ...required Lubrication Legend Axle Hub Bearing Repack wheel bearings Type of Lubrication Wheel Bearing Grease Quantity Coat Generously NOTE The tailwheel hub is equipped with a relief hole located dire...

Page 35: ...RPM Rotary Cutters 318 128M Land Pride Table of Contents Main Hitch Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Grease Quantity As required 50 Hrs 23575 Bar Tite Hitch Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease 5...

Page 36: ...evel mark on dipstick If low fill through top plug hole in gearbox with EP90 oil until oil reaches full mark on dipstick Reinstall vent plug with dipstick and tighten Take your gearbox to a Land Pride...

Page 37: ...tity Coat Generously 20 Hrs Conventional Driveline Joints Shields Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease 8 Hrs Drivelines with internal profile tube grease point 23566 Zerk Located on end of plastic...

Page 38: ...oping member and must be greased every 8 hours to prevent premature failure of the joint Grease fittings are located on the u joints and driveline shields and should be lubricated every 8 hours of ope...

Page 39: ...Quantity Coat Generously 20 Hrs Wing Driveline Joints Shields Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease 8 Hrs Drivelines with internal profile tube grease point 23563 Zerk Located on end of plastic ou...

Page 40: ...arrier 1 2 x 4 Heat Treated Alloy Steel Free Swinging with up lift Blade Tip Speed 540 RPM Center Blade Wing Blade 14 909 FPM 5 307 FPM 15 268 FPM 15 000 FPM Blade Tip Speed 1000 RPM Center Blade Wing...

Page 41: ...en damaged or worn out on wing and center deck 3 16 Stump jumper Heavy round stump jumper with bottom gearbox seal protector Can hold up to tough conditions Deck rings option Keeps blades from damagin...

Page 42: ...rn out on wing and center deck 3 16 Stump jumper Heavy round stump jumper with bottom gearbox seal protector Can hold up to tough conditions Deck rings option Keeps blades from damaging the deck 4 Pla...

Page 43: ...ng tube failing Avoid hitting solid objects Power Take Off shaft telescoping tube wearing Lubricate every 20 hours of operation Blades wearing excessively Raise cutting height Blades coming loose Tigh...

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Page 45: ...cident or lack of normal maintenance or care or which has been repaired or altered in a way which adversely affects its performance or reliability or which has been used for a purpose for which the pr...

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