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RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-057M

4/28/08

Land Pride

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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .1

Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Section 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Serial Number Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Further Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Section 2: Assembly & Set-up . . . . . . . . . .9

Tractor Requirements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Preparation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Dealer Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3-Point Hookup  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PTO Hookup  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hydraulic Hookup  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Electrical Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Functional Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Operator Protective Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting Flow Control Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Section 3: Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Hydraulic Cylinder Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Marking Hydraulic Line Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Section 4: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Deck Level Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Section 5: Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Section 6: Operating Procedures . . . . . .24

Breakaway Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Tension Bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Breakaway Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Section 7: Maintenance & Lubrication . .27

Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Parallel Arm Cutter Zerks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
PTO Zerks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Driveline Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Blade Servicing (Replacement)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Tractor Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Storage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Section 8: Specifications & Capacities . .31

Section 9: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . .33

Section 10: Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Page 1: ... Read the 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 RCP2560 RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M Operator s Manual 4 28 08 18671 ...

Page 2: ...n 1 Safety at All Times 1 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol 1 Safety Labels 4 Section 1 Introduction 8 Application 8 Using This Manual 8 Terminology 8 Definitions 8 Owner Assistance 8 Serial Number Plate 8 Further Assistance 8 Section 2 Assembly Set up 9 Tractor Requirements 9 Preparation Checklist 10 Dealer Preparations 10 3 Point Hookup 10 PTO Hookup 12 Hydraulic Hookup 13 Electrical Hookup 14 Fu...

Page 3: ...t Symbol The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety precaution must be taken When you see this symbol be alert and carefully read the message that follows it In addition to design and configuration of equipment hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training of personnel inv...

Page 4: ...ifficult to see especially at night Flashing warning lights and turn signals are recommended whenever driving on public roads Use lights and devices provided with implement Practice Safe Maintenance Understand procedure before doing work Use proper tools and equipment refer to Operator s Manual for additional information Work in a clean dry area Lower the implement to the ground put tractor in par...

Page 5: ...wearing radio headphones while operating machinery Keep Riders Off Machinery Riders obstruct the operator s view they could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine Never allow children to operate equipment Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydrauli...

Page 6: ...all safety labels 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 the replaced component as specified by Land Pride When ordering new components make sure the correct safety labels are included in the request 4 Refer to this section for proper labe...

Page 7: ...M2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M Land Pride Table of Contents 818 390C Warning Thrown Object Hazard 818 180C Danger Thrown Object Hazard Keep Away 818 142C Danger Rotating Driveline Hazard 12322 12321 12429 818 230C Red Reflector 12323 ...

Page 8: ...rm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 4 28 08 Land Pride Table of Contents 818 391C Warning Tractor Roll Over Hazard 818 186C Danger Keep Away Rotating Blade Hazard 818 403C Used on 540 rpm PTO only Caution 540 RPM PTO 12222 12325 12324 818 141C Danger Thrown Object Hazard 12325 ...

Page 9: ...allel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M Land Pride Table of Contents 818 350C Caution General Safety Information 818 003C Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem 818 484C Used on 1000 rpm PTO only Important 1000 rpm PTO 818 338C Caution General Safety Information 13568 12222 13568 12324 ...

Page 10: ...ownloaded free of charge from our website at www landpride com or printed from the Land Pride Service Support Center by your dealer Terminology Right or Left as used in this manual is determined by facing the direction the machine will operate while in use unless otherwise stated Definitions NOTE A special point of information that the operator must be aware of before continuing IMPORTANT A specia...

Page 11: ...O is required for pump motor operation This cutter is available with either 540 rpm or 1000 rpm rated PTO speed increasers For best fuel economy it is recommended that the 540 rpm unit be used on 1000 rpm tractors However PTO output RPM must be carefully controlled by engine RPM such that the PTO speed does not exceed 540 RPM The actual horsepower required for pump motor operation is approximately...

Page 12: ...le you will lessen the chance of using a bolt incorrectly that may be needed later Safety decals are legible and undamaged from shipment PTO shaft and loose parts bag box shipped with the cutter Dealer Preparations This cutter has been assembled at the factory Some preparation will be necessary to attach the cutter to the customer s tractor Ensure that the intended tractor conforms to the requirem...

Page 13: ...y Set up 4 28 08 RCP2560 RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M Land Pride Table of Contents Hitch Category Figure 2 2 12251 Category II Quick Hitch Category III Standard Quick Hitch Category II Standard Hitch ...

Page 14: ...ry Cutter s gearbox shaft when checking driveline minimum length Too long a driveline can damage tractor gearbox and driveline b Set tractor in park shut tractor engine off set park brake and remove switch key c Pull driveline apart into two sections as shown in Figure 1 5 Attach outer driveline universal joint to the tractor PTO shaft Attach inner driveline universal joint to the Rotary Cutter ge...

Page 15: ...aulic flow Consult the tractor operator s manual if unsure Remove the access cover located at the rear of the solenoid valve control box to adjust the flow control valve If the tractor is OPEN center the valve must be open turn knob counterclockwise If the tractor is CLOSED center the valve must be closed turn knob clockwise b See Figure 2 6 If the cutter is NOT equipped with the optional Electric...

Page 16: ...y Cylinder Hose Connections Figure 2 7 12256 NOTE If the tractor has dual 6 volt batteries see the tractors owners manual for proper 12 volt hook up IMPORTANT All dual 6 volt batteries are not hooked up correctly cylinders may not function properly due to solenoid valves not being fully charged Arm and deck functions will be slow Mount the Switch Control Box using either sheet metal screws for pla...

Page 17: ...that the cutter is equipped with the optional Electric Cylinder Control Go to step c if your cutter is not equipped with this option b Toggle the switch on the control box labeled ARM1 by pushing it forward away from you The inboard parallel arm should extend outward If it does not move or moves in the opposite direction retracts you should either change the position of the console lever from retr...

Page 18: ... 1 2 x 6 Other sizes may require longer mounting bolts and or custom flatbars Installation requires that 4 mounting holes be drilled in the frame of the shield No modification is made to the ROPS Installation Refer to Figure 2 11 Measure the width and thickness of the ROPS bar on the tractor to determine that the clamping hardware supplied will be adequate Compare the parts list on and quantities ...

Page 19: ...t the GPM NOTE Parallel Arm Cutters with S N 163695 will require flow control valve kit 316 068K if your tractor does not have flow control turtle rabbit control or if your tractor uses an open center hydraulic system Check your tractor s operator s manual to determine your tractor s set up IMPORTANT Overheating of the oil may occur if the flow control kit is not installed Damage to the o ring in ...

Page 20: ... requires a single duplex outlet on the tractor See Figure 3 1 An optional electric cylinder control provides for toggle switch operation of each cylinder Response time is much faster than with tractor controls and this option is recommended where frequent changes are necessary because of terrain or cutting conditions Ditches and embankments are typical examples The electric cylinder control optio...

Page 21: ... overpressure relief valve opens to provide a return path to the reservoir Marking Hydraulic Line Lengths Hydraulic lines are marked to length from motor to pump and pump to motor as outlined in Figure 3 4 below Tie Strap Return Line Pressure Line Twist return hose 811 404C counter clockwise until it follows the same contour as pressure hose 811 403C Pressure Line Outer End Hose Locations for Hydr...

Page 22: ...er should be installed on the cutter as shown in Figure 3 5 Be sure that the rod end of the cylinder is located on the pivot lug as shown Connect both hoses from the cylinder to a remote outlet on the tractor The tension bolt should never be used in conjunction with the breakaway cylinder The breakaway cylinder is designed to bypass hydraulic fluid under high pressure when the cutter head or paral...

Page 23: ...21 Section 3 Hydraulics 4 28 08 RCP2560 RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M Land Pride Table of Contents Electric Cylinder Control Schematic Optional Figure 3 6 12263 ...

Page 24: ...ptional electric cylinder control so that the deck is approximately level from left to right 5 Raise the 3 Point hitch until the PTO shaft is approximately level Extend the parallel arms to full length 6 Place a level on the cutter deck to read forward aft attitude 7 Adjust the 3 Point top link so that the front of the cutter deck is slightly lower than the rear approximately 1 2 See Figure 4 1 Se...

Page 25: ...ing cutter to avoid injury from thrown objects or blade contact 8 Retract both parallel arms and position the deck to vertical with the blades facing outboard away from the tractor 9 Engage the transport safety chain to the deck hook Figure 5 1 10 Raise the 3 Point hitch up to provide 8 12 of clearance for the deck CAUTION The cutter is 10 6 wide and care should be taken when encountering oncoming...

Page 26: ...ately 3 4 of full extension Adjust deck attitude and height Optimum ground speed will depend on the density of the material being cut operator awareness and in some cases terrain If in doubt reduce tractor ground speed to a comfortable level WARNING Do not operate this cutter under any terrain conditions that would place the tractor at an angle exceeding 30 degrees either front to rear or left to ...

Page 27: ... deck arms by backing the tractor into an obstruction rather than using the tractor s remote cylinder control 3 The shear bolt has become fatigued after repeated breakaway cycles and resets 4 The self locking nut used to hold the shear bolt in place has been torqued to the point of contacting the rod end of the cylinder and because of preloading causes the shear bolt to shear with reduced effort I...

Page 28: ...ty chain Verify that the PTO shaft is approximately level Adjust 3 point link if PTO shaft is not level Visually inspect cutter blades Make certain they are not overlapped and locked together Return to the tractor after preforming the above checks to start the engine Extend the cutter s parallel arm out and position the deck flat on the ground Adjust height of the parallel arm and cutting deck for...

Page 29: ...se Quantity Disconnect driveline from the tractor and slide apart Clean and coat the inner tube of the driveline with a light film of grease then reassemble 14294 Section 7 Maintenance Lubrication Parallel Arm Cutter Zerks 14Zerks Type of Lubrication Grease Lubrication Points 50 Multi purpose spray lube Multi purpose grease lube Intervals in hours at which lubrication is required Lubrication Legen...

Page 30: ...ours or once a year Use 80 90 weight gearlube Check the oil level by removing the level plug located on the side of the case Oil may be added by removing the breather located at the top of the case A drain plug is located at the bottom of the case See Figure 7 3 Blade Servicing Replacement The cutter blades should be inspected on a daily basis They must be kept sharp and should be replaced if they...

Page 31: ...ct the cutter for loose damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace if needed Lubricate as noted in Section 7 Maintenance Lubrication on page 27 Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust Aerosol Buckskin touch up paint is available from your Land Pride Dealer Order Land Pride part 821 011C Store the cutter in a clean dry place The deck should be positioned on a flat surface wi...

Page 32: ...ion 7 Maintenance Lubrication RCP2560 RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 4 28 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Maintenance Lubrication Record Item to be Serviced When to Perform Reference Date ...

Page 33: ...40 PTO 1000 RPM Blade Tip Speed 15 000 FPM Blade Size 1 2 x 4 Blade Rotation Clockwise Blade Bolt 1 1 2 with keyway nut Dishpan 3 16 X 21 Round Dish Shaped Cutting Capacity 2 Deck Thickness 10 GA Hydraulic Fluid Mobil 424 Hydraulic Reservoir Capacity 35 Gallons Hydraulic Fluid Flow Rate 15 GPM approx Overload Protection Hydraulic Relief Valve Driveline ASAE Category 2 Hitch 3 Point Cat 2 3 with cl...

Page 34: ...32 Section 8 Specifications Capacities RCP2560 RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 4 28 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Overall Dimensions Figure 9 1 10703 ...

Page 35: ...el or blade missing Adjust deck height or replace Soil abrasive Raisecuttingheight Cutting too low Raise cutting height Excessive vibration Locked blades Inspect and unlock blades Blades have unequal weight Replace blades as a PAIR PTO shaft bent Straighten or replace PTO shaft Blade carrier bent Replace straightenbladecarrier PTO cross not centered with yoke Disassemble and inspect for incorrectl...

Page 36: ... 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 8 14 250 185 640 475 905 670 M24 X 3 480 355 760 560 1050 780 1 8 340 250 875 645 1230 910 M24 X 2 525 390 830 610 1150 845 1 12 370 275 955 705 1350 995 M30 X 3 5 960 705 1510 1120 2100 1550 1 1 8 7 480 355 1080 795 1750 1290 M30 X 2 1060 785 1680 1240 2320 1...

Page 37: ...intenance 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 product is not designed Misuse also specifically includes failure to properly maintain oil levels grease points and driveline shafts Claims under this Warranty must be made to the dealer which originally sold the product and all ...

Page 38: ...Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com ...

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