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Important Safety Information

RC(M)4715 & RCG(M)4715 Rotary Cutters 334-113M

6/3/20

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72233

818-130C

CAUTION: Use 540 rpm power take-off

RC Series cutters only.

(1 Place) Located on top of sliding shield.

818-240C

CAUTION: Use 1000 rpm power take-off

RCM Series cutters only.

(1 Place) Located on top of sliding shield.

818-552C

DANGER: Rotating Driveline - Keep Away

(4 Places) Located on top of sliding shield, main

driveline, and both wing drivelines.

818-142C

DANGER: Rotating Driveline - Keep Away

(2 Places) Located on left and right drivelines.

Summary of Contents for RCM4715

Page 1: ...it in French 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...

Page 2: ...ered 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 this manu...

Page 3: ...ar Tite Hitch Hook up 18 Hydraulic Hook up 19 Wing Axle Turnbuckle Set up 20 Unfold Wings 20 Fold Lock Lugs Set up 21 Driveline Assembly 22 Driveline Hook up to Tractor 23 Driveline Hanger Adjustment...

Page 4: ...ines With Slip Clutches 46 Clutch Run in 46 Clutch Disassembly Inspection Assembly 46 Disassembly 46 Inspection 47 Assembly 47 Cutter Blades 47 Hitch Wear Points 50 Skid Shoes 51 Stroke Control Flip S...

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 6 3 20 5 This page left blank intentionally...

Page 10: ...om 3 Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as 72233 72236 72234 858 956C DANGER Entanglement Hazard 4 Places Located under all drive...

Page 11: ...utters only 1 Place Located on top of sliding shield 818 240C CAUTION Use 1000 rpm power take off RCM Series cutters only 1 Place Located on top of sliding shield 818 552C DANGER Rotating Driveline Ke...

Page 12: ...s 22296 72234 72234 858 950C WARNING Pinching and Crushing Hazard 1 Place Located on center axle 858 947C DANGER Thrown Object and Rotating Blade Hazard 2 Places Located on back side of left and right...

Page 13: ...Important Safety Information RC M 4715 RCG M 4715 Rotary Cutters 334 113M 6 3 20 9 Table of Contents 72233 858 949C Cutter Safety Combo 2 Places Located on the left and right wing decks...

Page 14: ...Important Safety Information RC M 4715 RCG M 4715 Rotary Cutters 334 113M 6 3 20 10 Table of Contents 858 954C Hitch Safety Combo 1 Place Located on Hitch Assembly 72233...

Page 15: ...or 2 Places Located on front side of left and right wing decks 838 615C 2 x 9 Amber Reflector 3 Places Located on front left side of center deck and on right and left side of center axle 818 230C 1 11...

Page 16: ...a new Operator s or Parts Manual contact your authorized dealer Manuals can also be downloaded free of charge from our website at www landpride com Terminology Right or Left as used in this manual is...

Page 17: ...ield operation Accessory available to convert from two duplexes to one duplex Before You Start Be sure to read and fully understand this Operator s Manual An understanding of how the Rotary Cutter wor...

Page 18: ...up and down and side to side It is held upright with a 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 th...

Page 19: ...e 1 7 Refer to Figure 1 8 4 For shipping the hitch 2 is positioned upright and bolted in place Before removing bolts secure hitch 2 with a hoist Then remove and discard 1 2 hex whiz nuts 4 and 1 2 bol...

Page 20: ...6 Verify tractor drawbar is adjusted correctly Refer to Drawbar Set up on page 13 7 Raise or lower park jack 3 to align clevis 9 with tractor drawbar Drawbar should fit between lower and upper plates...

Page 21: ...tor s storage hook NOTE Hitch pin 1 and hairpin cotter 2 are customer supplied 6 Start tractor raise 3 point arms fully up and carefully back tractor within close proximity of clevis 9 7 Shut tractor...

Page 22: ...ile hooking up and unhooking the implement Keep people and animals away while backing up to the implement or pulling away from the implement Do not operate hydraulic controls while a person or animal...

Page 23: ...ith float capabilities and use the float when in field operation The black handled hose is for the lift cylinder The red handled hose is for simultaneous fold or right hand wing fold when setup indepe...

Page 24: ...down properly before dismounting according to Tractor Shutdown Procedure on page 15 70499 NOTE The cutter is shipped with turnbuckles attached and drawn all the way in as shown in Figure 1 15 4 Remov...

Page 25: ...1 3 4 bolts 4 from both wing decks Set hardware aside for re use 2 On both wing decks flip the fold lock lugs 5 length wise as shown 3 Re install 5 8 hex nuts 1 lock washers 2 flat washers 3 and 5 8 1...

Page 26: ...5 Reinsert carriage bolts 3 and secure with hex whiz nuts 4B Tighten whiz nuts to the correct torque IMPORTANT The driveline must be lubricated before putting it into service Refer to Lubrication Poi...

Page 27: ...ate at the implement s rated power take off speed or equipment breakage may result RC models are rated for 540 rpm and RCM models are rated for 1000 rpm Make certain driveline yokes are securely faste...

Page 28: ...re removed adjust driveline hanger 1 to achieve appropriate gap distance from underside of driveline and reinsert all four carriage bolts 3 into appropriate square holes 7 11 Secure all four carriage...

Page 29: ...re on page 15 Now move tractor control levers back and forth to relieve all hydraulic pressure 4 Slightly loosen hydraulic hose fitting 2 on right hand wing cylinder 1 to allow air to escape 5 Restart...

Page 30: ...right side b Make sure connector 9L with a yellow wire is connected to end labeled ENHANCER of wire harness 8L for LED light on implement s left side c Make sure connector on the lead wire harness 13...

Page 31: ...6 Remove hairpin cotter 1 from transport pin 2 and remove the transport pin 2 from storage holes 4 7 Insert transport pin 2 through wing lock hole 3 and secure it with hairpin cotter 1 Refer to Figure...

Page 32: ...2 and hitch pin 1 c For Bar Tite Hitch See Figure 1 36 Remove locknut 1 and bolt 2 23 Restart tractor and slowly drive tractor forward several feet 24 Shut tractor down properly before dismounting acc...

Page 33: ...s supplied with 21 to 26 tires Put the lift cylinder 2 in the top hole A when the cutter is supplied with 29 tires When supplied with larger tires overall ground clearance can be increased by putting...

Page 34: ...hinges are 1 lower in the front than in the back 7 Be sure left and right leveling rods have equal amounts of tension and then retighten jam nuts 5 against lock washers 4 and adjusting nuts 3 Front Sk...

Page 35: ...osition IMPORTANT Whether engaging or disengaging stroke control flip spacers take time to ensure they are in the fully open or fully closed position Flip spacers not in the fully closed or fully open...

Page 36: ...haft causing possible damage to shaft and driveline It will also defeat the purpose of the tractor s power take off shield Do not engage power take off while hooking up or unhooking the driveline or w...

Page 37: ...Do not operate a broken or bent driveline Such a driveline will break apart while rotating at high speeds and can cause serious injury or death Always remove the implement from use until the damaged d...

Page 38: ...on continues after a few revolutions during start up and anytime vibration occurs thereafter Some tractors are equipped with two power take off speeds Be certain your tractor s power take off is set u...

Page 39: ...tch driveline or deck Keep lower 3 point arms raised at all times when hitched to a pull type cutter When traveling on public roads use LED lights slow moving vehicle sign clean reflectors and other a...

Page 40: ...cotters 1 6 Start tractor and lower both wings down IMPORTANT Cutting should not be done in wet conditions Wet material will build up on the deck underside creating high wear poor discharge and the ne...

Page 41: ...a complete stop on cutters equipped with a main driveline that has an overrunning clutch as opposed to a cutter with a main driveline that does not have an overrunning clutch Blade Carrier Blockage R...

Page 42: ...provide adequate warning to pedestrians and other vehicle operators when traveling on public roads and in the dark of night Comply with all local state and federal laws It is important that you inspe...

Page 43: ...cks to protect from bent and deflected blades caused by hitting obstructions Wing Fold Options Land Pride offers four wing folding options to best suit your application The dual acting cylinders have...

Page 44: ...is option allows the purchaser to choose a separate wing axle option that meets their needs Independent Suspension Center Axle Refer to Figure 4 3 Not applicable with HD Solid Wing Axles on page 41 Th...

Page 45: ...features a rocker and spring to better handle rough terrain When field terrains are challenging this wing axle option ensures your implement is provided with ample suspension support across the full w...

Page 46: ...main drivelines to best suit your application CAT 6 constant velocity drivelines allow the operator to make up to 80 degree turns CAT 6 constant velocity drivelines with overrunning clutch have the sa...

Page 47: ...lic adapter fitting 10 as shown Tighten hose 12 Make sure all hoses and fittings are tightened Dual Acting Lift Cylinder Accessory Land Pride offers the Dual Acting Lift Cylinder accessory which allow...

Page 48: ...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 things you can do to prevent hydraulic system pro...

Page 49: ...assembly Do not unhook safety chain 3 3 When servicing the driveline is completed return shaft guard 1 to its original position and secure it to mounting plate 4 with latches 2 4 Check safety chain 3...

Page 50: ...t number of revolutions 3 Make sure the area is clear of all bystanders and machine is safe to operate IMPORTANT Prior to initial operation and after 30 days of inactivity slip friction disks to remov...

Page 51: ...only Refer to page 48 and page 49 when ordering Land Pride replacement blade components DANGER To avoid serious injury or death Always disconnect driveline from the tractor before servicing the drivet...

Page 52: ...xcessive vibration which can damage gearbox bearings and create structural cracks Refer to Figure 5 11 7 Carefully check cutting edges of blades in relation to blade carrier rotation to ensure correct...

Page 53: ...LADE 1 2x4x23 CW LH WING 7 820 720C CUTTER BLADE 1 2X4X23 CCW for right hand wing center deck 8 840 273C PLUG LP 3 ID RUBBER 72289 Access Hole A ed Welded Dishpan Assembly Figure 5 10 Direction of Bla...

Page 54: ...pin hole the hitch must be replaced LP Performance Hitch Wear Points Refer to Figure 5 14 On the LP Performance Hitch check plate 1 for excessive wear If the thickness of plate 1 is worn down to 1 2...

Page 55: ...f necessary 3 Attach new left hand skid shoe 1 to cutter with 3 8 plow bolts 2 and secure with 3 8 hex whiz nuts 3 Tighten bolts to the correct torque by referring to the Torque Values Chart on page 6...

Page 56: ...5 8 11 GR5 bolt 1A 2 Carefully remove 5 8 11 GR5 bolt 1A from alternating flip spacers 5 6 leaving both wave washers 3 and both flat washers 2 on bolt 1A 3 Remove any worn flip spacers 5 6 and replac...

Page 57: ...irt 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 garden hose A coating of oil or touch...

Page 58: ...pe of Lubrication Multi Purpose Grease Grease wheel bearings every 150 hours Quantity 2 pumps Repack wheel bearings annually Adjustable Turnbuckle 3 zerks Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Grease Grea...

Page 59: ...ity As required Bar Tite Hitch Optional 3 zerks Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Frequency Every 50 hours Quantity As required 50 Hours 50 Hours As Needed Deck Hinges 20 zerks Type of Lubricat...

Page 60: ...reaches top mark on dipstick Reinstall vented dipstick and tighten Method 2 Remove side oil plug 2 If oil is below bottom of plug hole add recommended gear lube through top dipstick hole until oil flo...

Page 61: ...purpose Grease Frequency Every 8 hours Quantity Coat Generously Wing Driveline Joints Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Frequency Every 8 hours Quantity 2 3 Pumps Intermediate Driveline Joints...

Page 62: ...y 8 10 pumps CV Main Driveline Joints Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Frequency Every 8 hours For instructions on how to access grease zerks shown in See Accessing CV Driveline Joints on page...

Page 63: ...ase zerk Lubrication By Sliding Driveline Shields Back 1 Refer to Figure 5 23 With a flathead screwdriver or similar tool pry top of red locking tab up 2 Refer to Figure 5 24 Rotate white locking ring...

Page 64: ...s needed as long as the wheel s are still on the ground Wing hydraulics 2 1 2 x 12 6 4 cm 30 5 cm hydraulic cylinders hoses fittings Wing transport protection Wing Transport Lock Pins Deck material th...

Page 65: ...rs 334 113M 6 3 20 61 Table of Contents Transport Width Without Special Adjustments Narrow Transport 10 3 3 12 m 11 3 35 m when using 29 Aircraft Tires 16 3 4 95 m 16 7 5 05 m when using 29 Aircraft T...

Page 66: ...ovides the critical strength needed for consistent top performance 3 16 Round stump jumper Standard thick stump jumper material keeps damage to a minimum Smooth top design Reduces accumulation of debr...

Page 67: ...with least amount of moving parts Independent suspension center axle Offers additional suspension support per wheel axle Walking tandem center axle Designed for versatility over a multitude of terrain...

Page 68: ...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 off spee...

Page 69: ...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 5 310 230 650 480 900 665 7...

Page 70: ...or 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 mad...

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

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