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Rotary Cutters

RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N

330-323M

Operator’s Manual

Printed 05/06/20

37607

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Page 1: ...sh Language please see your Land Pride dealer Read the Operator s Manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your life and t...

Page 2: ...originally ordered the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine Update the record by adding the machine weight and measurements provided in the Specifications Capacities Secti...

Page 3: ...Optional 13 Bar Tite Hitch Optional 13 Ball Hitch Optional 13 Pintle Hitch Optional 13 Hitch Assembly 14 Park Jack Assembly 14 Tractor Shutdown Procedure 14 Standard Clevis Hitch Hook up 15 LP Perfor...

Page 4: ...Shoes 45 Wing Skid Shoes 45 Wing Side Skirts With Skid Shoes 45 Spindle Gearbox Shaft Guard 46 Wing Axle Turnbuckles 46 Cutter Blades 46 Drivelines With Slip Clutches 48 Type A Clutches 48 Type B Clu...

Page 5: ...o play on the power machine or implement Use extra caution when backing up Before the tractor starts to move look down and behind to make sure the area is clear Safety at All Times Careful operation i...

Page 6: ...e performed by trained personnel using the correct tools and equipment Always properly match the wheel size to the properly sized tire Always maintain correct tire pressure Do not inflate tires above...

Page 7: ...t Use the Slow Moving Vehicle SMV sign when on public roads Flashing warning lights and turn signals are recommended whenever driving on public roads Avoid High Pressure Fluids Escaping fluid under pr...

Page 8: ...icles This dust can cause serious injury to the lungs silicosis There are guidelines which should be followed if crystalline silica quartz is present in the dust Be aware of and follow OSHA or other l...

Page 9: ...Important Safety Information 5 6 20 5 This page left blank intentionally...

Page 10: ...earest dealer visit our dealer 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...

Page 11: ...utters 330 323M 5 6 20 5 818 543C Danger Guard Missing DO NOT Operate 3 Places Located on center deck and both wing decks 37615 37609 818 840C Danger Rollover Hazard 1 Place Located on left side of ce...

Page 12: ...es Located on the right and left wing decks 818 556C Danger Thrown Object Hazard 2 Places Located on the right and left wing decks 37615 37608 37608 26591 818 045C Warning Pinch Point Warning 1 Place...

Page 13: ...Rotary Cutters 330 323M 5 6 20 7 818 552C Danger Rotating Driveline Keep Away 1 Place Top of splitter shield 3 Places Main driveline and 2 wing drivelines 37615 37614 37614 37614 818 142C Danger Rotat...

Page 14: ...ries 2 S N 944730 Rotary Cutters 330 323M 5 6 20 8 818 714C Danger Crushing Hazard 838 588C Warning Folding Cutter Speed Warning 838 094C Warning High Pressure 818 540C Danger Shield Missing DO NOT Op...

Page 15: ...23M 5 6 20 9 838 615C 2 x 9 Amber Reflector 1 Place Located on the front left face of the center deck 37615 37615 37614 37644 818 229C 1 3 4 x 2 3 4 Amber Reflector 2 Places Right and left wing locks...

Page 16: ...er Reflector Located on both sides of center axle 37628 37642 37644 26591 848 088C Danger Guard Missing 2 Places Located behind replaceable wing side skirts 818 230C 1 11 16 x 2 13 16 Red Reflector 6...

Page 17: ...et years of satisfactory use from this Rotary Cutter Application The RC5615 RCM5615 RC6615 RCM6615 Series 2 Rotary Cutters are designed and built by Land Pride to provide excellent cutting performance...

Page 18: ...ry has been installed in the correct location Remember location of a part or fastener if removed during assembly Keep parts separated Operator s Manual 330 323M Parts Manual 334 068P Make certain work...

Page 19: ...ide to side It is held upright with customer supplied hitch pin to allow single person hook up Bar Tite Hitch Optional Refer to Figure 1 4 The bar tite hitch functions similar to LP Performance hitch...

Page 20: ...IMPORTANT Insert bolts 7 from outside the hitch frame Inserting bolts from inside the hitch will result in them interfering with tractor tires Park Jack Assembly Refer to Figure 1 7 1 Attach park jac...

Page 21: ...tor drawbar is adjusted correctly Refer to Drawbar Set up dimensions on page 12 6 Raise or lower park jack 3 to align clevis 9 with tractor drawbar Drawbar should fit between lower and upper plates of...

Page 22: ...dure on page 14 NOTE Hitch pin 1 and hairpin cotter 2 are customer supplied 8 Verify tractor drawbar is adjusted correctly Refer to Drawbar Set up dimensions on page 12 9 Raise or lower park jack 3 to...

Page 23: ...ain park jack 3 is properly attached to the cutter hitch and secured with detent pin 8 If park jack is not vertical refer to Park Jack Angle Alignment on page 28 2 Store center 3 point link in its sto...

Page 24: ...available if the tractor does not have the required number of duplex outlets For additional information see Selector Control Valve Kit on page 39 WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Hydraulic flu...

Page 25: ...ARNINGS alerts on this page Shipping bar 1 is factory installed between the two wings for shipping purposes only Remove nuts 8 carriage bolts 4 and shipping bar 1 4 See WARNING alerts on this page Onc...

Page 26: ...t driveline aside for attaching to splitter box later 3 Reinsert carriage bolts 3 and secure with hex whiz nuts 4A Tighten whiz nuts to the correct torque 4 Remove hex whiz nuts 4B carriage bolts 3 an...

Page 27: ...are equipped with two power take off speeds Be certain your tractor s power take off is set up to operate at the implement s rated power take off speed or equipment breakage may result RC models are r...

Page 28: ...s 4 as needed to support wheels at this position Refer to Figure 1 19 7 With driveline attached to tractor rotate driveline hanger 1 up as shown 8 Loosen nuts securing carriage bolts 4 and adjust driv...

Page 29: ...ulic pressure is relieved before disconnecting any hydraulic lines or fittings to purge the hydraulic system Refer to Figure 1 20 Wing Fold Cylinders 1 Lower center deck until it is supported by strok...

Page 30: ...hut tractor down properly before dismounting 7 Remove hairpin cotter 3 and hitch pin 2 8 Reposition hydraulic cylinder to the correct mounting hole A B or C and reinsert hitch pin 2 Secure hitch pin w...

Page 31: ...follows a Turn on head lights to verify red lights illuminate b Turn on flasher lights to verify amber light are blinking on and off 4 If the lights did not operate properly recheck hook up of enhanc...

Page 32: ...ith no one around or near the cutter move center deck and wing cylinder lift levers back and forth to release all hydraulic pressure at the couplers Refer to Figure 1 28 12 Remove park jack 3 from lef...

Page 33: ...actor Shutdown Procedure on page 14 24 Lower park jack until skid shoes support the cutter 25 Replace connecting pin bolt 1 as follows a For Standard Clevis Hitch See Figure 1 28 on page 26 Replace co...

Page 34: ...carriage bolt 2 and secure with lock washer 5 and hex nut 3 Tighten hex nut to the correct torque 8 Tighten 1 hex nut 4 to 645 ft lbs 9 If moving cutter skip to step 10 If unhooking cutter see Unhook...

Page 35: ...nce off the ground at the back and 1 closer to the ground at the front than they are at the back If continuous hinges are too high at the front a Loosen jam nuts 2 several turns b Unscrew adjusting nu...

Page 36: ...rieved 26610 1 2 Counterclockwise Rotation Shown NOTE Make all cutting height adjustments in the field using height of cut grass material as a guide Do not measure blade height above ground as the non...

Page 37: ...ff shaft causing possible damage to shaft and driveline It will also defeat the purpose of the tractor s power take off shield WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Allow only persons to operate th...

Page 38: ...m debris to avoid serious injury and property damage Improper oil level can cause bearing failure and be a fire hazard Maintain proper gearbox oil level to avoid serious injury and property damage Do...

Page 39: ...avoid serious injury or death Stop power take off immediately if vibration continues after a few revolutions during start up and anytime vibration occurs thereafter Always follow Tractor Shutdown Pro...

Page 40: ...such a way that other vehicles may pass you safely Always use LED lights clean reflectors and a slow moving vehicle sign that is visible from the back to warn operators in other vehicles of your pres...

Page 41: ...hairpin cotters 6 Start tractor and lower both wing sections down 7 Adjust cutter to field cutting height For detailed instructions see Adjust Deck Cutting Height on page 30 IMPORTANT Cutting should n...

Page 42: ...eration Inspection on page 33 for detailed instructions 5 If cutter was not shut down commence forward cutting operation at full power take off operating speed Make a new gear selection if tractor is...

Page 43: ...contact with obstacles such as trees buildings or fences Use optional light kit and appropriate reflective devices to provide adequate warning to pedestrians and other vehicle operators when traveling...

Page 44: ...hrough the bottom hanging chain links This restricts the hanging links from spreading apart when hit by solid objects Rubber Guards 330 314A Front Rubber Safety Guards 330 315A Rear Rubber Safety Guar...

Page 45: ...ex outlets an optional control kit is available from your local Land Pride dealer See Selector Control Valve Kit below Selector Control Valve Kit 312 316A SELECTOR CONTROL VALVE KIT Refer to Figure 4...

Page 46: ...tting and connect all hydraulic hoses to a tractor d Purge hydraulic system of air See Purge Hydraulic System on page 23 Mechanical Wing Lift 330 414A RC56 RC66 Mechanical Winch Kit Refer to Figure 4...

Page 47: ...xport Light Kit Refer to Figure 4 4 Land Pride offers an EU Export Light Kit for installation on the RC M 5615 and RC M 6615 Rotary Cutters This Light Kit is specifically designed to meet European req...

Page 48: ...er pin A slotted hex nut B flat washer C and blade carrier assembly E from all three gearbox spindles 2 Keep removed hardware A B C for assembly of shredder blades Store blade carrier assemblies E in...

Page 49: ...944730 Rotary Cutters 330 323M 5 6 20 43 Left Wing Shredder Assembly Figure 4 6 Right Wing Shredder Assembly Figure 4 7 Center Deck Shredder Assembly Figure 4 8 30326 Clockwise Rotation Cutting Edge...

Page 50: ...ty damage Improper oil level can cause bearing failure and be a fire hazard Maintain proper gearbox oil level to avoid serious injury and property damage Hydraulic System One of the most important thi...

Page 51: ...an be reversed and reused reattach existing skid shoes to the opposite wing deck 5 Attach new existing hardened skid shoes 2 to cutter side panels with removed 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 GR5 carriage bolts 4 and...

Page 52: ...actuated even when power to hydraulics is off WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Do not operate cutter with blades that are out of balance bent excessively worn excessively nicked or with blade...

Page 53: ...ced or re ground at the same time to maintain proper balance in the cutting unit The following precautions should be taken when sharpening blades a Do not remove more material than necessary b Do not...

Page 54: ...Clutch 26619 Type A Clutches Clutch Run In Refer to Figure 5 10 1 Using a pencil or other marker scribe a line across the exposed edges of the clutch plates and friction disks 2 Carefully loosen each...

Page 55: ...8 3 2mm and should be replaced if thickness falls below 3 64 1 1mm If clutches have been slipped to the point of smoking the friction disks may be damaged and should be replaced Heat build up may als...

Page 56: ...r of cutting and periodically each week An additional set of scribe marks can be added to check for slippage 26618 Type B 4 Plate Clutch Assembly Figure 5 14 Clutch Disassembly Inspection Assembly Ref...

Page 57: ...nspect for loose damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace as needed 4 Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust Ask your Land Pride dealer for aerosol touch up paint Paint is a...

Page 58: ...m Pivots 4 zerks 1 per arm pivot Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Grease Quantity As required 8 Hours Axle Hub Bearing Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Grease 1 zerk per wheel zerk can be on either...

Page 59: ...s center axle Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Grease Quantity As required 27589 Center Deck Axle Pivot Wing Deck Axle Pivot 27589 27589 Wing Hinge 10 zerks 5 zerks per wing hinge Type of Lubrication...

Page 60: ...ain gearbox of oil when there is not an oil drain plug 8 Hours Divider Box Method 1 If included unscrew top vented dipstick Wipe oil from dipstick and screw dipstick in without tightening Unscrew dips...

Page 61: ...LP Performance Hitch Optional 2 zerks Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required Bar Tite Hitch Optional 3 zerks Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease 50 Hours 50 Hours 37620 375...

Page 62: ...Wing Driveline Profile Tubes Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity Coat Generously Wing Driveline Joints Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease 8 Hours 8 Hours Drivelines with external...

Page 63: ...Coat Generously Drivelines with external profile tube grease point Drivelines with internal profile tube grease point Drivelines with external profile tube grease point Drivelines with internal profi...

Page 64: ...brication must be performed every 8 hours of operation IMPORTANT Attach safety chain 1 to tractor frame Attach safety chain 2 to cutter frame CV Main Driveline Profile Tubes Type of Lubrication Multi...

Page 65: ...brication Through Two Holes In Driveline Shield Figure 5 18 Lubrication By Sliding Driveline Shields Back 1 Refer to Figure 5 19 With a flat bladed screwdriver or similar tool pry top of red locking t...

Page 66: ...0 5 cm Cutting Height 2 to 14 5 1 cm to 35 6 cm Lift hydraulics 3 1 2 Bore x 8 stroke hydraulic cylinder hoses fittings stroke control spacers Wing hydraulics 3 Bore x 8 stroke hydraulic cylinders hos...

Page 67: ...88 m Dimensions shown are with center hydraulic cylinder fully extended and 24 x 7 75 61 cm x 19 7 cm aircraft tires 26670 7 6 2 29 m Transport Width Without Special Adjustments Cylinders Are Fully Re...

Page 68: ...heavy cutting which reduces balling up of cut material under the deck 10 Gauge smooth deck top Reduces accumulation of debris and is easier and faster to clean 7 Gauge smooth deck bottom Heavy deck de...

Page 69: ...cutting blades before lowering wings Tractor has instant on power take off Engage power take off at low rpms and then slowly increase engine speed to full power take off speed See Engage Blades on pa...

Page 70: ...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 5 280 2...

Page 71: ...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 m...

Page 72: ...Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com...

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