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Section 7: Maintenance & Lubrication
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RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-057M
Land Pride
Blade Rotation is clockwise. See Figure 7-4.
The Skid Shoes should be inspected at the beginning of
each cutting season. Original material thickness is 1/4".
They should be replaced when the material thickness is
less than 1/8" at any point. The skid shoes are
interchangeable from left to right.
Tractor Maintenance
Replace the filter element for your tractors hydraulic
system at the prescribed intervals. Doing so will go a long
way to prevent the occurrence of cartridge valve and
hydraulic cylinder problems on the Parallel Arm Cutter.
Storage
At the end of the working season or when the cutter will
not be used for a long period, it is good practice to clean
off any dirt or grease that may have accumulated on the
cutter and any of the moving parts. It may be necessary
to scrape off compacted dirt from the bottom of the deck,
then use a garden hose to thoroughly clean the surface.
A coating of oil may also be applied to the lower deck
area to minimize oxidation.
Check the blades and blade bolts for wear and replace if
necessary. See “Section 7: Maintenance & Lubrication”
on page 27.
Inspect 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 with the arms retracted and
the jack stands lowered to suitable 3-Point height.
Ensure that the main frame is stable. Use auxiliary
supports or posts if necessary to prevent the possibility of
the unit tipping over.
Blade Rotation
Figure 7-4
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IMPORTANT: One of the most important things you
can do to prevent hydraulic system problems is to
ensure that your tractor's reservoir remain free of
dirt and contamination. Use a clean cloth to wipe the
hose ends before attachment to your tractor.
NOTE: Removal of the solenoid valves from the
valve block requires the removal of a 1/2" hex nut on
the end of the solenoid armature. Use care when
removing/replacing this nut. Use Locktite or other
thread locking compound when replacing and DO
NOT exert more than 3 ft lbs of torque on this hex nut.
Remember that 3 ft lbs is slightly higher than finger
tight! See Figure 7-5. Overtightening this nut will
distort the hollow armature shaft and may result in
valve failure. See Solenoid Valve Block
Solenoid Valve Block
Figure 7-5
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