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Important Safety Information

RC3615 and RCM3615 Series 2 S/N Rotary Cutters 330-502M

12/12/18

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37586

37572

37572

37586

818-229C 

1 3/4" x 2 3/4" Amber Reflector 
Located on front side of left & right wing lock bars

838-614C 

2" x 9" Red Reflector 
Located on back side of left & right wing lock bars

838-614C 

2" x 9" Red Reflector 
Located on back side of left & right wing rear axles

838-615C

2" x 9" Amber Reflector 
Located on front side of left wing only.

Summary of Contents for RCM3615

Page 1: ...ch 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: ...inally 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 Section of...

Page 3: ...e Hitch Optional 13 Ball Hitch Optional 13 Pintle Hitch Optional 13 Hitch Assembly 14 Park Jack Assembly 14 Spring Hose Loop Assembly 14 Tractor Shutdown Procedure 14 Standard Clevis Hitch Hook up 15...

Page 4: ...for detailed instructions RC3615 and RCM3615 Series 2 S N 945023 Rotary Cutters 330 502M Table of Contents Section 5 Maintenance Lubrication 40 General Maintenance 40 Hydraulic System 40 Tires 40 Spri...

Page 5: ...ildren to 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 ope...

Page 6: ...location Allow only enough slack in the chain to permit turning Always hitch the implement to the machine towing it Do not use the safety chain tow the implement Transport Safely Comply with federal s...

Page 7: ...hones while operating equipment Use Seat Belt and ROPS Land Pride recommends the use of a CAB or roll over protective structures ROPS and seat belt in almost all power machines Combination of a CAB or...

Page 8: ...rest 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 or...

Page 9: ...12 12 18 5 Table of Contents 37588 37586 37588 37586 818 552C Danger Rotating Driveline Keep Away 1 Place Top of splitter shield 3 Places Main driveline and 2 wing drivelines 818 142C Danger Rotating...

Page 10: ...02M 12 12 18 6 Table of Contents 37502 37588 37588 818 714C Danger Crushing Hazard 818 130C RC Series cutters only Caution Use 540 rpm power take off 818 240C RCM Series cutters only Caution Use 1000...

Page 11: ...f Contents 22296 37589 37586 37588 818 540C Danger Shield Missing DO NOT Operate 3 Places Located on main and two wing drivelines 818 543C Danger Guard Missing DO NOT Operate 3 Places Located on cente...

Page 12: ...12 18 8 Table of Contents 37588 37586 37586 818 561C Danger Raised Wing Hazard 2 Places Located on the right and left wing decks 818 556C Danger Thrown Object Hazard 2 Places Located on the right and...

Page 13: ...Series 2 S N 945023 Rotary Cutters 330 502M 12 12 18 9 Table of Contents 37586 37588 37588 838 588C Warning Folding Cutter Speed Warning 818 564C Danger Rotating Blade 2 Places Located on the right an...

Page 14: ...37572 37586 818 229C 1 3 4 x 2 3 4 Amber Reflector Located on front side of left right wing lock bars 838 614C 2 x 9 Red Reflector Located on back side of left right wing lock bars 838 614C 2 x 9 Red...

Page 15: ...afe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from this Rotary Cutter Application The RC3615 and RCM3615 Series 2 Rotary Cutters are designed and built by Land Pride to provide e...

Page 16: ...ts there are control valve kits available to add outlets See Hydraulic Accessories on page 39 for a complete description of this kit Before You Start Read and understand the operator s manual for your...

Page 17: ...4 The bar tite hitch functions similar to LP Performance hitch except it clamps directly to the drawbar The bar tite hitch is sandwiched between hardened steel plates to eliminate drawbar wear It has...

Page 18: ...nment on page 28 3 Adjust jack up or down until clevis hitch 1 is at drawbar height Spring Hose Loop Assembly Refer to Figure 1 7 1 Attach spring hose loop 10 to A frame hitch 2 with 3 8 16 x 1 GR5 bo...

Page 19: ...park jack 3 to align clevis 9 with tractor drawbar Drawbar should fit between lower and upper plates of clevis 8 Restart tractor and continue to back tractor up to cutter hitch until hitch holes in t...

Page 20: ...cedure 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...

Page 21: ...ake certain 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...

Page 22: ...e 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 fluid under...

Page 23: ...locknut 3 Tighten locknut 3 to the correct torque 8 Tighten locknuts 2 until snug Do not over tighten Wing axle must be able to pivot in the field 9 Repeat steps 4 6 for the left wing axle 6 27929 NOT...

Page 24: ...ge 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 and shipping bracket 1 Discard shipping bracket IMPORTANT The driveline m...

Page 25: ...park brake shut tractor engine off remove ignition key and wait for blades to come to a complete stop before dismounting tractor CAUTION To avoid minor or moderate injury Some tractors are equipped w...

Page 26: ...7 With driveline attached to tractor rotate driveline hanger 1 up as shown 8 Loosen nuts securing carriage bolts 3 and adjust driveline hanger 1 up until there is a small gap between driveline 5 and h...

Page 27: ...ydraulic pressure is relieved before disconnecting any hydraulic lines or fittings to purge the hydraulic system Wing Fold Cylinder Refer to Figure 1 21 1 Lower center deck until it is supported by st...

Page 28: ...rson verify the lights are operating Start tractor and operate lights as follows a Turn on head lights to verify red lights illuminate b Turn on flasher lights to verify amber light are blinking on an...

Page 29: ...o Figure 1 24 Figure 1 25 Tie down lugs are installed on all four corners of the center deck for shipping purposes only They should be removed and discarded before cutter is put into use Remove and di...

Page 30: ...tter 1 from storage lugs 2 Refer to Figure 1 27 7 Swing transport lock bars 3 down and place over lock pins 4 Secure with hairpin cotters 1 Refer to Figure 1 28 8 Spread stroke control spacers 2 apart...

Page 31: ...t as follows a For Standard Clevis Hitch See Figure 1 29 Remove hairpin cotter 2 and hitch pin 1 a For LP Performance Hitch See Figure 1 30 Refer to Detail B Remove hairpin cotter 2 and hitch pin 1 b...

Page 32: ...ns below for jack alignment and torque value instructions Level Cutter Decks These adjustments should be made with your cutter hooked to the tractor operating the unit or to a tractor having the same...

Page 33: ...lign themselves 3 Check wing tops to see if they are level with the top of the center deck If the outer edge of either wing top is higher or lower than the center deck then that wing should be leveled...

Page 34: ...Select required size and number of stroke control spacers 2 that will fit on the center hydraulic cylinder rod The following spacers are available Two 1 spacers One 1 1 4 spacer One 1 1 2 spacer One 1...

Page 35: ...efer to Torque Values Chart 58 Clear area to be cut of debris and other unforeseen removable objects before cutting Mark non removable hazards such as tree stumps post stubs protruding objects rocks d...

Page 36: ...erious 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 not exceed rated cu...

Page 37: ...on occurs thereafter Always shut tractor down using Tractor Shutdown Procedure provided in this manual before dismounting tractor CAUTION To avoid minor or moderate injury Some tractors are equipped w...

Page 38: ...back at all times Always comply with all federal state and local laws Watch while making tight turns to ensure that the rear tractor tires and lower 3 point arms do not make contact with cutter hitch...

Page 39: ...on page 30 for detailed instructions Set Wing Lift Lever to Float Position Use float position of your tractor s hydraulic system to provide automatic floating of wings for varying terrain conditions T...

Page 40: ...n such a manner that faster moving vehicles can easily see you and pass you safely Reduce your speed when traveling over rough and hilly terrain Avoid quick or sharp steering corrections Take extra ca...

Page 41: ...ered rows of hanging chain links The second row provides an additional barrier for stopping thrown objects Rubber Guards 330 482A Front Rubber Guards 330 494A Rear Rubber Guards Single Chain Guards 33...

Page 42: ...nder to lower the deck It will have an excess amount of air and will drop the deck suddenly 1 Pull cable hook with cable out past the gearbox 2 Attach cable to wing deck by routing cable around the wi...

Page 43: ...tlets 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 3 Thi...

Page 44: ...egular basis thereafter to ensure they are tight and secured Replace worn damaged or illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels from your Land Pride dealer DANGER To avoid serious injury or death...

Page 45: ...rect torque 4 Repeat for the right hand wing Center Skid Shoes Refer to Figure 5 4 Replace center skid shoes as follows 1 Remove 1 2 13 hex whiz nuts 4 1 2 13 x 1 1 4 GR5 carriage bolts 3 and right ha...

Page 46: ...at high speeds Wait for blades to come to a complete stop before accessing blade bolts through blade bolt access hole Wear eye protection and gloves while inspecting removing sharpening and replacing...

Page 47: ...k cutting edges of blades in relation to blade carrier rotation to ensure correct blade placement Cutter blades must be installed with cutting edge leading in rotation Refer to Figure 5 6 WARNING To a...

Page 48: ...e B Clutch 26619 Type A Clutches Clutch Run In Refer to Figure 5 9 1 Using a pencil or other marker scribe a line across the exposed edges of the clutch plates and friction disks 2 Carefully loosen ea...

Page 49: ...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 also af...

Page 50: ...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 13 Clutch Disassembly Inspection Assembly Refer to...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...k per wheel zerk can be on either side Quantity 2 pumps Repack wheel bearings annually Adjustable Turnbuckle Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Grease Quantity As required Hitch Frame Type of Lubricati...

Page 53: ...tions 26599 37725 Wing Axle 2 zerks per axle Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease 50 Hours 50 Hours LP Performance Hitch Optional 2 zerks Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As requi...

Page 54: ...out side plug hole in gearbox IMPORTANT Do not overfill gearbox with oil Oil will expand when hot Make sure implement is level and oil is cool before checking oil level Divider Box Instructions Remove...

Page 55: ...tion Multi purpose Grease Drivelines with external profile tube grease point 37519 37519 37518 23567 Zerk located through slot in plastic outer tubes 23567 Intermediate Driveline Joints Type of Lubric...

Page 56: ...e of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity 8 10 pumps IMPORTANT To extend the life of the constant velocity joint extensive lubrication must be performed every 8 hours of operation CV Main Driveli...

Page 57: ...ation Through Two Holes In Driveline Shield Figure 5 16 Lubrication By Sliding Driveline Shields Back 1 Refer to Figure 5 17 With a flat bladed screwdriver or similar tool pry top of red locking tab u...

Page 58: ...raulics 2 1 2 x 12 hydraulic cylinders hoses fittings Wing transport protection Wing Transport Locks Deck material thickness 10 Gauge Side skirt thickness 1 4 Steel Skid shoes Wing Deck AR400 1 replac...

Page 59: ...12 12 18 55 Table of Contents Transport Width Without Special Adjustments Transport Width With Wing Axles Disconnected At Turnbuckles 5 And Wheels Folded Back See Figure 1 13 on page 19 10 2 3 4 Add...

Page 60: ...se High blade tip speed Allows clean cutting of material 6 Blade overlap Eliminates skipping during turns 3 16 Round stump jumper Standard thick stump jumper material keeps damage to a minimum Smooth...

Page 61: ...pry bar or other tool to separate cutting blades before lowering wings Tractor has instant on power take off Engage power take off at low rpm and then slowly increase engine speed to full power take o...

Page 62: ...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 5 280 205 440 325 610 450 7 8 9 225 165 585 430 820 605 M20 X 1 5 310...

Page 63: ...in Land Pride s judgment shall have been misused or damaged by accident or lack of normal maintenance or care or which has been repaired or altered in a way which adversely affects its performance or...

Page 64: ...Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA...

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