Land Pride RC25 Series User's Manual
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1.2. Bolt Head Identification Bolt Size Bolt Size Inches Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 Metric Class 5 8 Class 8 8 Class 10 9 in tpi N m fH Nem ftlb Nem ftb mm xpitch Nem ftl Nem ftb Nem ftlb 1 4 20 7 4 5 6 11 8 16 12 M5X0 8 4 9 7 1 4 28 l 8 5 6 13 10 18 14 M6X1 7 EEEE 15 11 546 18 15 11 33 25 M8 X 1 25 aes eae 36 27 5 16 24 l 17 13 26 19 37 27 M8X1 39 29 3 8 16 l 27 20 42 31 59 44 M10 X 1 5 k 72 53 3 8 24 l 31 22 67 49 M10 X 0 75 85 62 716 14 43 32 95 70 M12 X 1 75 ee Pe 125 93 7 16 20 l 49 36 105 78 M12 X 1 5 130 97 1 2 13 l 66 49 145 105 M12 X1 l 90 66 105 77 145 105 1 2 20 l 75 55 165 120 M14 X2 92 145 105 200 150 g 16 12 95 70 210 155 M14 X 1 5 99 215 160 9 16 18 l 105 79 165 120 235 170 M16 X2 145 315 230 5 8 11 l 130 97 205 150 285 210 M16 X 1 5 l 155 335 245 5 8 18 150 110 325 240 M18 X 2 5 195 405 300 3 4 10 235 170 510 375 M18 X 1 5 220 485 355 3 4 16 l 260 190 570 420 M20 X 2 5 280 610 450 7 8 9 l 225 165 820 605 M20 X 1 5 l 310 900 665 7 8 l 250 185 905 670 M24 X3 480 1050 780 1 8 340 250 1230 910 M24 X 2 525 390 1150 845 1 12 l 370 275 955 705 1350 995 M30 X 3 5 960 705 1510 1120 2100 1550 1 1 8 l 480 355 1080 795 1750 1290 M30 X 2 l 1060 785 1680 1240 2320 1710 1 1 8 12 l 540 395 1210 890 1960 1440 M36 X 3 5 1730 1270 2650 1950 3660 2700 11 4 7
3. GUARD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE A DANGER ROTATING DRIVELINE CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH KEEP AWAY DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT e All driveline guards tractor and equipment shields in place e Drivelines securely attached at both end Driveline guards that turn freely on li 818 5520 Driveline ROTATING DRIVELINE CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH KEEP AWAY DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT eAll driveline guards tractor and equipment shields in place Drivelines securely attached at both ends e Driveline guards that turn freely on Driveline aia s52 Land Pride 818 540C Danger Guard Missing 818 552C Danger PTO Driveline 818 552C Danger PTO Driveline RC15 RC25 and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312 298M 9 25 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 7 Eae m 818 554C Model RC15 amp RC25 ip betore derouning T Warning General E PORZLGEa SHY abd we Cutter Safety 818 554C Warning General Cutter Safety Model RC35 ROTATING BLADES KEEP AWAY To prevent serious injury or death from rotating blade contact Never allow riders especially children on tractor Do not operate with bystanders in mowing area x P Do not operate with deflectors guards removed Model RC1 5 amp RC25 a e Do not place hands or feet under deck when operating 81 8 555C
4. 1 with hitch braces 5 on the outside Install 1 bolt 10 and nut 11 Do not overtighten as upper must be allowed to pivot 4 Tighten all hardware to torque listed in the Torque Val ues Chart in the Appendix section on page 26 a oS be ae J Hitch Assembly Diagram Ae Figure 1 1 Ser 14244 9 25 08 RC15 RC25 and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312 298M 9 Table of Contents Section 1 Assembly and Setup Land Pride RC15 Tailwheel As shown in Figure 1 3 attach tailwheel boom 1 in tail wheel risers welded to cutter deck using 1 2 x 3 1 4 long bolts 2 lock washers 3 and nuts 4 Attach tail wheel yoke spindle 5 to boom weldment 1 and se cure with washers 6 and cotter pin 7 si as 14221 RC15 Tailwheel Assembly Figure 1 3 RC25 amp RC35 Tailwheel As shown in Figure 1 3 attach tailwheel boom 1 in tail wheel risers welded to cutter deck using 3 4 10 x 4 1 2 long bolts 2 lock washers 3 and nuts 4 Attach tailwheel yoke spindle 5 to boom weldment 1 and se cure with washers 6 amp 8 and roll pin 7 RC25 amp RC35 Tailwheel Assembly Figure 1 3 Tractor 3 Point Hitch Figure 1 4 Driveline Installation 1 Grease input shaft on gearbox 2 Slide the driveline end with the slip clutch or shearbolt over splined shaft of the gearbox and secure with lock ing device on driveline 3 Point Tractor Hookup A DANGER Tract
5. These parts have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride parts Serial Number Plate Refer to the Figure 1 for the location of your serial number plate Model RC35 Serial Number Plate Location Figure 1 For prompt service always use the serial number and model number when ordering parts from your Land Pride dealer Be sure to include your serial and model numbers in correspondence also Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new ma chine If for any reason you do not understand any part of this manual or are not satisfied with the service received the following actions are suggested 1 Discuss the matter with your dealership Service Man ager make sure he is aware of any problems you may have and that he has had the opportunity to assist you 2 Ifyou are still not satisfied seek out the Owner or General Manager of the dealership explain the prob lem and request assistance 3 For further assistance write to Product Support Land Pride Service Department 1525 East North Street P O Box 5060 Salina Ks 67402 5060 8 RC15 RC25 and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312 298M 9 25 08 Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Setup Table of Contents Tractor Requirements The RC15 RC25 and RC35 Rotary Cutters are designed for use with tractors that are equipped with a Type 1 540 RPM 1 3 8 6 spline rear power take off PTO per ASAE American Society of Agr
6. 3 When replacing or sharpening the cutter blades ex amine bolts for excessive wear and replace if neces sary To replace blades a Order blade bolt Land Pride part 802 277C b Blade shim 30 must be installed to insure a tight and proper fit between the blade bolt and blade Too tight a fit may cause blade to not swing back into proper cutting position after striking ob stacles Too loose a fit will cause play between blade bolt and blade resulting in excessive wear on blade carrier blade bolts and blades Three sizes of shims are available 16 ga part no 312 075D 18 ga part no 312 082D amp 20 ga part no 312 089D c Torque blade bolt lock nut to 450 ft pounds Use a 3 long pipe to achieve proper torque 4 If replacing dishpan nut on gearbox output shaft should be torqued to 450 foot pounds and cotter pin installed in nut with legs securely bent around nut Shearbolt Driveline Cutter drive components are protected from shock loads by a 1 2 shear bolt If shear bolt fails replace with a 1 2 x 3 1 2 long hex bolt grade 2 Shear bolt failure can be avoided by engaging the PTO slowly at low engine rpm Walterscheid Slip Clutch Run In Refer to Figure 5 1 RC15 and RC25 Rotary Cutters drive components are protected from shock loads by a two plate slip clutch and the RC35 Rotary Cutters are protected by a four plate slip clutch The clutch should slip during operation to protect the cutter from ex
7. 680 500 2460 1820 M36 X 2 1880 1380 2960 2190 4100 3220 11 4 12 l 750 555 1680 1240 2730 2010 13 8 6 l 890 655 1990 1470 3230 2380 1 in tpi nominal thread dia in inches threads per inch 13 8 12 l 1010 745 2270 1670 3680 2710 2 N m newton meters 11 2 6 1180 4290 3160 3 ft Ib foot pounds TR 1330 4820 3560 4mm x pitch nominal thread dia in millimeters x thread pitch Torque tolerance 0 15 of torquing values Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above 26 RC15 RC25 and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312 298M 9 25 08 Warranty Land Pride warrants to the original purchaser that this Land Pride product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of delivery to the end user when used as intended and under normal ser vice and conditions for personal use and 6 months for municipalities golf cours es sod farms and rental purposes This Warranty is limited to the replacement of any defective part by Land Pride and the installation by the dealer of any such re placement part and does not cover common wear items such as blades belts tines etc Land Pride reserves the right to inspect any equipment or parts which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship This Warranty does not apply to any part or product which in Land Pride s judg ment shall have been misused or damaged by accident or lack of normal mainte nance or care or which has
8. e With the lugs bent in loosen the four hex nuts completely to the end of the threaded studs Step 5 Insert greased balls f lt q Step 6 Install bottom backup ring compres sion spring lock collar and top back up ring lt d Step 7 Install snap ring 20 AC15 RC25 and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312 298M 9 25 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Lubrication Intervals at which lubrication is required Lu brication T Multipurpose H Multipurpose i Multipurpose Legend spray lube grease lube oil lube H DN Tailwheel Spindle Hub Type of Lubrication Multipurpose Grease Quantity 6 pumps K Tailwheel hub The tailwheel hub is equipped with a relief hole located di rectly opposite the grease fitting The relief hole releases pressure from inside the hub casting when it is greased The hub should be greased until grease purges from the relief hole Type of Lubrication Multipurpose Grease Quantity Until grease purges from the relief hole DN Driveline U Joints Type of Lubrication Multipurpose Grease Quantity 6 pumps 9 25 08 RC15 RC25 and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312 298M 21 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Gearbox Check oil level in the gearbox by removing the side plug in the gearbox case If the oil level is low remove the top plug in the gearbox case an
9. justed properly Height Adjustment Figure 3 4 Re adjust the tractors 3 point hydraulic control such that the front of the cutter is 1 lower than the rear NOTE This adjustment is very important With the deck positioned at this attitude the blades will be cutting material only at the front of the cutter If the deck is level or the rear of the cutter is lower than the front the blades are subject to continuous mate rial flow which results in additional blade wear and horsepower loss as well as more frequent blade sharpening Refer to Figure 3 5 For best cutting efficiency adjust wo the lower 3 that the front of the cutter is approximately 1 3 point arm he ower than the rear t such 14254 Best Deck Attitude for Cutting Figure 3 5 14 RC15 RC25 and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312 298M 9 25 08 Land Pride Section 4 Troubleshooting Problem Oil seal leaking Driveline yoke or cross failing Table of Contents Cause Gearbox overfilled Solution Drain to side plug hole Seals damaged Replace seals Grass or wire wrapped on shaft in seal area Shock load check seal areas daily Avoid hitting solid objects Needs lubrication Lubricate every 8 hours Driveline clutch slipping or Shear bolt breaking Bent Driveline NOTE driveline should be repaired or replaced if bent Scalping the ground Cut
10. o1 or when engine is running 818 5550 Danger Rotating Blade 9 25 08 RC15 RC25 and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312 298M 5 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information A DANGER saint Eis ROTATING BLADES KEEP AWAY To prevent serious injury or death from rotating blade contact Never allow riders especially children on tractor e Do not operate with bystanders in mowing area Do not operate with deflectors quards removed 81 8 5 5 5C Do not place hands or feet under deck when operating Model RC35 or when engine is running 818 5550 Danger Rotating Blade sS JP g ne THROWN OBJECT HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death from thrown object Operate only with all guards installed and in good condition 81 8 556C Stop operation if bystanders come within several hundred feet 818 5566 Thrown Obj ect Hazard A DANGER FS THROWN OBJECT HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death from thrown object Operate only with all guards installed and in good condition 81 8 556C Stop operation if bystanders come within several hundred feet 818 556C Thrown Obj ect Hazard Model RC35 6 RC15 RC25 and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312 298M 9 25 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information ROTATING BLADES KEEP AWA
11. POSITION A POSITION B POSITION A POSITION B 10419 Top Link Adjustment Figure 3 2 14240 Deck Leveling Figure 3 1 9 25 08 RC15 RC25 and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312 298M 13 Table of Contents Section 3 Adjustments Land Pride A DANGER Engage parking brake disengage PTO shut off tractor and re move key before proceeding Ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop before dismounting from the tractor A CAUTION Wear a pair of gloves when performing this operation Go to the back of the cutter and carefully rotate each blade to the position shown in Figure 3 1 Avoid direct contact with the cutting edge of the blade 5 Measure the distance from the end cutting tip of the blade to the ground surface This distance is the nom inal cutting height see Figure 3 3 14253 Nominal Cutting Height Figure 3 3 Refer to Figure 3 4 6 Ifthe cutting height is too high or too low the tailwheel must be adjusted as follows a Use the tractors 3 point hydraulic control to lift the cutter such that the tailwheel clears the ground surface b Remove attaching hardware bolt 1 nut 2 and lock washer 8 c Adjust the tailwheel up or down to the desired cut ting height and replace the attaching hardware d Lower the 3 point hitch and repeat steps 3 and 4 to be sure the deck is level and the top link is ad
12. Supplied by customer thru the hitch pin hole to lock the lower links into position 6 Connect the driveline to the tractor s PTO output shaft and secure with locking device on driveline Connect the safety chain to the hitch brace on the cutter to re strict outer shield of driveline from rotating NOTE Chain should be attached at implement end of driveline 7 Connect the top link to the upper pivot hitch using the 3 4 hitch pin supplied 8 Start the tractor and slowly engage the tractors hy draulic 3 point to lift the cutter Check for sufficient drawbar clearance Move the drawbar ahead aside or remove if required Watch the telescoping move ment of the driveline to ensure that it does not bottom out while lifting the 3 point If the driveline does bottom out it will require shortening Refer to Figure 1 5 a Hold the half shafts next to each other in the short est working position and mark them Shorten the inner and outer guard tubes equally Shorten the inner and outer profiles by the same length as the guard tubes d Proper overlap is a minimum of one half the length of each tube with both tubes being of equal length e Round off all sharp edges and remove burrs grease sliding profiles before re assembly ga lp _ FAY E INNER DRIVELINE NNER SHAFT V INNER SHIELD 7 UNIVERSAL JOINT SHIELD af me OUTER DRIVELINE TRACTOR END sam oa
13. collar and top back up ring lt Step 7 Install snap ring 9 25 08 RC15 RC25 and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312 298M 19 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication 2 Plate Slip Clutch p Assembly NOTE Before proceeding secure the clutch firmly in a vise or other clamping device to prevent injury ae H R lt Step 1 Disassembly Place the hub and friction disks into the housing lt Step 1 Remove snap ring lt d Step 2 Remove backup ring lock collar lt Step 2 compression spring bottom backup ring and balls lt q Step 3 Tighten the four hex nuts uniformly until the clutch pack and hub are loose lt 4 Step 4 Bend all four retaining lugs out on the edge of the clutch housing lt 4 Step 5 Remove the thrust plate with the Belleville Springs and lug rings to ac cess friction disks and hub for inspec tion or service lt Step 6 Inspect friction disks and hub Compress the Belleville Springs to the pressure plate by tightening the four hex nuts and then placing the as a sembly into the clutch housing lt 4 Step 3 Bend the retaining lugs inward over the Belleville Spring edges to secure the spring before backing the four hex nuts off Loosen i Nuts Ka T lt Step 4
14. designed to help familiarize you with safety assembly operation adjustments trouble shooting and maintenance Read this manual and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe and efficient op eration The warranty sheet should be filled out by the owner and dealer at the time of purchase After completion give the dealer the white copy and send the pink copy to Great Plains Keep your copy in the manual for use when corre sponding with the dealer To order a new Operator or Parts Manual contact your au thorized dealer or write to the address listed below in the Owner Assistance paragraph Include the model and seri al numbers of your unit The information contained within this manual was current at the time of printing Some parts may change slightly to assure you of the best performance Terminology Right or Left as used in this manual is determined by facing the direction the machine will travel while in use un less otherwise stated Definitions NOTE A special point of information related to it s preceding topic The author s intention is that you read and note this information before continuing IMPORTANT Information related to it s proceeding topic that the author feels would be of use Owner Assistance If customer service or repair parts are required contact your local Land Pride dealer He has trained personnel re pair parts and the equipment needed to service your im plement
15. in rotating drivelines the drive gearbox shields must be in place and secure when operat ing Ay DANGER Rotary cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high speeds therefore the use of front safety shields is strongly rec ommended when cutting along highways or in an area where people may be present Cutting Instructions Your cutter is equipped with free swinging cutting blades to reduce shock loads to the cutter if striking obstacles 2 Start the machine slowly do not use full throttle Allow 10 seconds for cutter blades to become aligned prop erly before going to full power 3 The ground speed depends on two things the density of the material to be cut and the size of the tractor Never run fast enough to overload the tractor 4 Itis important to maintain 540 RPM PTO speed Loss of PTO speed will allow the blades to hinge back and result in ragged uneven cutting 5 This cutter was designed to cut grass and light brush in right of ways pastures and for shredding row crop residues A CAUTION Damage may occur if exceeding the cutting capacity of the cut ter A CAUTION Do not over speed PTO or machine damage may result This cutter is designed to be used only with a tractor having a 540 RPM rear PTO 12 RC15 RC25 and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312 298M 9 25 08 Land Pride Section 3 Adjustments Table of Contents Cutting Height There are 4 primary adjustments that should be
16. made pri or to actual field operations a Deck level from left to right b Tractor top link length c Tractor lower link height d Tailwheel height Proper adjustment of each of these items will provide for higher efficiency improved cutting performance and long er blade life The following tools will be needed a Pliable tape measure b Spirit or carpenters level c Open end or hex end wrench or socket set d Protective gloves Having completed 3 Point Tractor Hookup in the Assem bly and Setup section on page 10 locate the tractor ona flat level surface 1 Use the tractor s hydraulic 3 point control to lower the cutter until the tailwheel contacts ground surface 2 Place a spirit level or other suitable leveling device on the front of the cutter deck as shown in Figure 3 1 Ad just either one or both of the tractors lower link height adjustments to level the deck from left to right Some tractors have only a single adjusting crank 3 Similarly place a level on either of the main deck channels Use the tractors 3 point hydraulic control to level the cutter deck from front to rear 4 With cutter in cutting position adjust tractor lop link until upper hitch pin is aligned vertically with lower hitch pins see Figure 3 2 Position A is for standard category hitch tractors and position B is for smaller horsepower rated tractors without adequate ground clearance when cutter is raised for transport
17. 18 130C Caution 540 RPM 818 1300 Rev B A CAUTION To Avoid Injury or Machine Damage ise cutter slowly after necting driveline ke sure driveline does strike cutter frame NOT operate if veline Is damaged 818 161C Caution Rotary Cutter General Safety er to Operator s nual for instructions B18 161C Rev B 2 RC15 RC25 and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312 298M 9 25 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information A CAUTION To Avoid In Machine Da Raise cutter connecting ke sure driveline does strike cutter frame NOT operate if iveline Is damaged 81 8 1 61 C er to Operator s ual for Instructions Caution Rotary Cutter jury or mage slowly after driveline 818 1861C Rev B General Safety ROTATI C DRIVELINE shie Model RC25 amp RC35 KO AZARD d Missing ot Operate 818 187C 818 1870 Rev B Danger PTO Shield ROTATI G_DRIVELINE shie 0 ModelRCi5 W E AZARD d Missing ot Operate 818 187C 818 187C Rev B Danger PTO Shield 818 229C Amber Reflector 9 25 08 RC15 RC25 and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312 298M 3 Table of Contents Important Safety Information A DANGER Ae y GUARD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE A DANGER EAA
18. Blades Blade Holders Round Pan 3 16 x 21 1 2 Round Pan 3 16 x 21 1 2 Round Pan 3 16 x 21 1 2 Drive Shaft ASAE Category 3 ASAE Category 3 ASAE Category 3 Slip Protection Standard 1 2 Center Shear Standard 1 2 Center Shear Standard 1 2 Center Shear Bolt Protection Optional Bolt Protection Optional Bolt Protection Optional Center Bolt 2 Plate Slip Center Bolt 2 Plate Slip Center Bolt 2 Plate Slip Clutch Clutch Clutch Tailwheel 4 00 x 8x 15 Laminated Tire 4 00 x 8 x 15 Laminated Tire 4 00 x 8 x 15 Laminated Tire or 16 Solid Rubber Tire or 16 Solid Rubber Tire or 16 Solid Rubber Tire 9 25 08 RC15 RC25 and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312 298M 23 Table of Contents Section 6 Specifications and Capacities Land Pride RC25 Series Rotary Cutter Model Cutting Width RC2560 RC2572 RC02572 72 RC2584 RCO02584 84 Overall Width Overall Length Including Tailwheel 75 119 87 131 Offset Distance Blade Tip Speed 12 384 fom 788 rom 18 RCO2572 Only 14 861 fom 788 rpm 18 RCO2584 Only 14 369 fom 653 rom Gearbox Machine Weight with Chain Guards 540 RPM PTO Driven Gearbox 1 46 1 Speed Up Beveled Gears Cast Iron Housing 725 540 RPM PTO Driven Gearbox 1 46 1 Speed Up Beveled Gears Cast Iron Housing 905 540 RPM PTO Driven Gearbox 1 21 1 Speed Up Beveled Gears Cast Iron Housin
19. Table of Contents Operator s Manual RC15 RC25 and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter Great Plains Manufactunng Inc PO Box 5060 e Salina Kansas 67402 5060 A Read the Operator s manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instruc tions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your life and the lives of others depend on it LAND PRIDE Model RC15 Model RC25 Model RC35 Cover illustration may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit Copyright 2008 Printed 9 25 08 312 298M Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 1 Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication 17 Introduction ccccceccccceuuce 8 Maintenance 0 cee ee 17 Service Cutting Blades 00005 17 D rg A PoE OE E E j Shearbolt Driveline 0 ceeeeeeeees 17 SO OAY ae tea A Walterscheid Slip Clutch Run In 17 DeiNIIONS jane ae 8 o Assist 8 Eurocardan Clutch Run In 17 ee Be etre eterna eaten e epee gy ene Eurocardan Clutch Assembly amp Disassembly 18 Section 1 Assembly and Setup 9 Storage e r E O A E ERT 18 Tractor Requirements 000000 9 4 Plate Slip Clutch 00000000 19 Hitch Assembly 0 000 eee eee 9 Disassembly 0 000 eee eee 19 RC15 Tailwheel 000 00000 00 10 Assembly OEE E 000 cee eee 19 RC25 amp RC35 Tailwheel 4 10 2 P
20. Y To prevent serious Injury or death when the engine Is running ano the blades are rotating Never allow riders especially children an tractor Do not operate with bystanders In mowing area Do not operate with deflectors guards removed 81 8 564C Danger Chain Guard ROTATING BLADES KEEP AWAY To prevent serious injury or death when the engine is running ano the blades are rotating Never allow riders especially children on tractor or mower Do not operate with bystanders In mowing area Do not operate with deflectors guards removed 81 8 564C Danger Chain Guard Si No Lee Ingles Pida Ayuda a Alquien Que Si Lo Lea Para Que le Traduzea las Medidas de Sequridad 81 8 557C BIBS Rm A Peligro Si No Lee Ingles Pida Ayuda a Alquien Que Si Lo Lea Para a Que le Traduzca las Medidas de Sequridad 81 8 557C Model RC35 i l Peligro 9 25 08 RC15 RC25 and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312 298M 7 Table of Contents Introduction Land Pride Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners This implement has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials Proper assembly maintenance and safe operating prac tices will help you get years of satisfactory use from the machine Using This Manual This Operator s Section is
21. bed mark ings made on the clutch plates have changed position If any two marks on a friction disk and plate are still aligned such indicates that slippage has not occurred and the clutch must be disassembled to separate the friction disks see Clutch Assembly and Disassem bly on page 18 5 Tighten each of the 8 spring retainer nuts on the clutch housing EXACTLY 2 revolutions to restore the original clutch setting pressure 6 The clutch should be checked during the first hour of cutting and periodically each week An additional set of scribe marks can be added to check for slippage See Clutch Assembly and Disassembly on page 18 to adjust for proper spring length Eurocardan Clutch Assembly amp Disassembly If the clutch run in procedure see Clutch Run In on page 17 indicated that one or more of the friction disks did not slip the clutch must be disassembled to separate the friction discs Refer to the Parts Section of this manual for a detailed parts breakdown Refer to Figure 5 3 Disassembly of the clutch is simply a matter of first remov ing the spring retainer nuts 1 springs 2 and bolts 3 from the assembly Each friction disc 4 must then be separated from the metal surface adjacent to it Inspect all parts for excessive wear and condition Clean all parts that do not require replacement Clutch Disassembly Figur
22. 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 warranty adjustments must be made through such dealer Land Pride reserves the right to make changes in materials or design of the prod uct at any time without notice This Warranty shall not be interpreted to render Land Pride liable for damages of any kind direct consequential or contingent to property Furthermore Land Pride shall not be liable for damages resulting from any cause beyond its reason able control This Warranty does not extend to loss of crops any expense or loss for labor supplies rental machinery or for any other reason No other warranty of any kind whatsoever express or implied is made with respect to this sale and all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose which exceed the obligations set forth in this written warranty are hereby disclaimed and excluded from this sale This Warranty is not valid unless registered with Land Pride within 30 days from the date of delivery to the end user Land Pride Division Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Corporate Office PO Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA
23. cessive loads TIGHTEN NUTS pre Slip Clutch Driveline 14221 Figure 5 1 Prior to initial operation and after long periods of inactivity the Friction Clutch should be run in a Tighten all 4 nuts uniformly until the spring load is low enough that the clutch slips freely with the PTO engaged b Turn nuts fully back Clutch is ready for use Ay CAUTION Engage parking brake disengage PTO shut off tractor and re move key before making any of the following adjustments Eurocardan Clutch Run In Refer to Figure 5 2 1 Using a pencil or other marker scribe a line across the exposed edges of the clutch plates and friction disks HOLD S WRENCH STATIONARY WHI TURNING THE ABOVE WRENCH Clutch 13693 i Figure 5 2 2 Carefully loosen each of the 8 spring retainer nuts on the clutch housing a total of EXACTLY 2 revolutions It will be necessary to hold the hex end of the retainer bolt in order to count the exact number of revolutions 3 Start the tractor and engage the PTO drive for 2 3 sec onds to permit slippage of the clutch surfaces Disen gage the PTO then re engage a second time for 2 3 seconds Disengage the PTO shut off tractor and re move key Wait for all components to stop before dis mounting from tractor 9 25 08 RC15 RC25 and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312 298M 17 Table of Contents Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Land Pride 4 Inspect the clutch and ensure that the scri
24. contact tractor or cutter Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when turning and leave enough clearance so the cutter does not contact obstacles such as buildings trees or fences Select a safe ground speed when transporting from one area to another When traveling on roadways transport in such a way that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely When traveling over rough or hilly terrain shift tractor to a lower gear Operating Check List In addition to design and configuration of equipment haz ard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training in volved in their operation transport maintenance and stor age of equipment Before beginning to cut the following inspection should be performed N w gt A Operating Checklist Check Reference Safety Rules in this Manual page 1 Check oil level in gearboxes Refer to Section 5 Maintenance amp Lubrication page 22 Check that all plugs in gearbox have Section 5 been replaced properly page 22 Be sure nuts and bolts are tight Section 1 Be certain all guards and shields are in Section 1 place Lubricate the cutter as needed Refer to Section 5 Maintenance amp Lubrication page 17 A CAUTION To prevent personal injury caused by thrown objects the use of front amp rear safety guards is strongly recommended To avoid injury or death from entanglement
25. d fill with EP90 oil until oil flows from the side port of gearbox case Reinstall plugs and tighten NOTE Do not overfill Cutter should be level when checking oil Type of Lubrication EP90 Oil Quantity fill until oil flows from the side port of gearbox case Driveline Disconnect driveline from the tractor and slide apart Quantity Clean amp coat the inner tube of the driveline with a light film of grease and then reassemble 22 RC15 RC25 and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312 298M 9 25 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 6 Specifications and Capacities RC15 Series Rotary Cutter Cutting Width 45 1 2 57 69 Overall Width 50 62 74 Overall Length Including Tailwheel 84 96 108 Blade Tip Speed 13 096 fpm 12 469 fpm 14 955 fom 1 042 rpm 794 fom 794 rpm Gearbox 540 RPM PTO Driven Gear 540 RPM PTO Driven Gear 540 RPM PTO Driven Gear box 1 93 1 Speed Up Bev box 1 47 1 Speed Up Bev box 1 47 1 Speed Up Bev eled Gears Cast Iron eled Gears Cast Iron eled Gears Cast Iron Housing Housing Housing Machine Weight with Chain Guards 420 489 641 Recommended Tractor PTO HP 15 50 20 50 25 50 Hitch Category Category Category Deck Height 7 1 2 7 1 2 7 1 2 Blades 2 1 2 x 3 Heat Treated Alloy 1 2 x 3 Heat Treated Alloy 1 2 x 3 Heat Treated Alloy Steel Free Swinging Suction Steel Free Swinging Suction Steel Free Swinging Suction Blades Blades
26. e 5 3 14714 The original friction disc thickness is 1 8 3 2mm and should be replaced if the thickness falls below 3 64 1 1mm If the clutches have been slipped to the point of smoking the friction discs may be damaged and should be replaced Heat build up may also affect the yoke joints Install new friction discs if needed and reassemble all com ponents in proper order Progressively tighten each spring retainer bolt until the spring length is 1 010 inches Figure 5 4 CL 13741 SS J Clutch Adjustment Figure 5 4 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 cut ter and any of the moving parts 1 Clean the cutter as necessary 2 Check the blades for wear and replace if necessary 3 Inspect the cutter for loose damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace as needed 4 Lubricate as noted in Lubrication starting on page 21 5 Store the cutter inside if possible for longer cutter life 6 Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to pre vent rust Ask your dealer for Aerosol Land Pride Beige touch up paint 821 011C 18 RC15 RC25 and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312 298M 9 25 08 Land Pride Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Table of Contents 4 Plate Slip Clutch NOTE Before proceeding secure th
27. e clutch firmly in a vise or other clamping device to prevent injury Disassembly Step 1 Remove snap ring lt 4 Step 2 Remove backup ring lock collar compression spring bottom backup ring and balls lt q Step 3 Tighten the four hex nuts uniformly until the clutch pack and hub are loose lt d Step 4 Bend all four retaining lugs out on the edge of the clutch housing lt q Step 5 Remove the thrust plate with the Belleville Springs and lug rings to ac cess friction disks and hub for inspec tion or service lt d Step 6 Inspect friction disks and hub Assembly lt Step 1 Place the hub and friction disks into the housing P lt 4 Step 2 Compress the Belleville Springs to the pressure plate by tightening the four hex nuts and then placing the as sembly into the clutch housing S Bend lt s Inward lt Step 3 NS Bend the retaining lugs inward over the Belleville Spring edges to secure the spring before backing the four hex nuts off AGW A Step 4 AAS With the lugs bent in loosen the four Se hex nuts completely to the end of the threaded studs lt 4 Step 5 Insert greased balls lt Step 6 Install bottom backup ring compres sion spring lock
28. f this product at the time of its publication and may not reflect ue product in me future The illustrations in this manual are not intended for safe and proper assembly or disassembly of equipment The illustrations are intended for or ering parts only Land Pride is registered trademark All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Printed in the United States of America RC15 RC25 and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312 298M 9 25 08 Land Pride Important Safety Information Table of Contents For your safety and to develop a better understanding of your equipment thoroughly read the Operator s Sections of this manual before operation Safety Notations The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates that there is a potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety precautions must be taken When you see this sym bol be alert and carefully read the message that follows it In addition to design and configuration of equipment haz ard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation transport mainte nance and storage of equipment Watch for the following Safety Notations throughout your Operator s Manual Ay DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is limited to the most ext
29. g Recommended Tractor PTO HP Cutting Height 20 75 244 25 75 211 1165 30 75 Hitch Hitch Pins Deck Material Thickness Category II Category I With Bushing to Category II 10 Gauge Category II Category With Bushing to Category Il 10 Gauge 11 Category Il Category Il 10 Gauge Deck Height Bottom of Deck to Bottom of Skid Shoe 8 1 2 8 1 2 8 1 2 Blades 2 1 2 x 3 Heat Treated Alloy Steal Free Swinging Suction Blades 1 2 x 3 Heat Treated Alloy Steal Free Swinging Suction Blades 1 2 x 3 Heat Treated Alloy Steal Free Swinging Suction Blades Blade Holders Drive Shaft Round Pan 3 16 x 21 1 2 ASAE Category 4 Round Pan 3 16 x 21 1 2 ASAE Category 4 Round Pan 3 16 x 39 ASAE Category 4 Slip Protection Tailwheel 4 Plate Slip Clutch 4 00 x 8 x 15 Laminated Tire 4 Plate Slip Clutch 4 Plate Slip Clutch 4 00 x 8 x 15 Laminated Tire 4 00 x 8 x 15 Laminated Tire 24 RC15 RC25 and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312 298M 9 25 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 6 Specifications and Capacities RC35 Series Rotary Cutter Model Cutting Width RC3560 57 1 2 RC3572 69 RC3584 1 Overall Width Overall Length Including Tailwheel 63 110 75 118 8 87 130 Blade Tip Speed Gearbox Machine Weight with Chain Guard
30. icultural Engineers 203 12 APR93 The tractor must also provide for 3 point hitch attachments that fall within the scope set forth by ASAE S217 11 RC15 Category with tractors rated PTO horsepower no less than 15 nor more than 50 RC25 Category standard or Il with tractors rated PTO horsepower no less than 20 nor more than 75 RC35 Category II with tractors rated PTO horsepower no less than 30 nor more than 120 NOTE In order to maintain steering control ballast may need to be added to your tractor To determine whether or not to add the ballast refer to your tractor s operator manual A CAUTION Do not overspeed PTO or machine damage may result This cut ter is designed to be used with a tractor using a 540 RPM rear PTO Hitch Assembly Refer to Figure 1 1 NOTE There are two mounting holes in each lower hitch angle The top hole is for standard category hitch tractors the lower hole is for smaller horsepow er rated tractors without adequate ground clearance when cutter is raised for transport NOTE Do not tighten hardware until assembly is complete 1 Assemble hitch straps 1 to inside of lower hitch an gles welded to cutter deck with hitch pin 2 lock washers 8 and nuts 4 2 Attach hitch braces 5 to inside of lugs welded to deck using 3 4 bolt 6 lock washer 7 and nut 8 3 Install pivoting upper hitch 9 to inside of hitch straps
31. itting objects when turning Adjust cutter height Adjust rate of drop Reduce speed on turns 9 25 08 RC15 RC25 and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312 298M 15 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 4 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Excessive vibration Blades locked together Unlock blades Driveline bent Replace driveline Blades loose Tighten blade bolts Blade carrier bent Replace blade carrier Blade broken Replace blade Blade will not swing Remove and inspect blade Blades have unequal weight Replace both blades 16 RC15 RC25 and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312 298M 9 25 08 Land Pride Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Table of Contents Maintenance Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life of any farm implement With careful and systematic in spection you can avoid costly maintenance time and re pair After using your cutter for several hours check all bolts to be sure they are tight Replace any worn damaged or illegible safety decals by obtaining new decals from your Land Pride Dealer Service Cutting Blades 1 Both blades should be sharpened at the same angle as the original cutting edge and must be replaced or reground at the same time to maintain proper balance in the cutting unit NOTE Care should be taken in order not to remove any more material than necessary when sharpening blades 2 Both blades should weigh the same after sharpening
32. late Slip Clutch 200 000005 20 Driveline Installation 0040 10 DISASSEMDIY aR 20 3 Point Tractor Hookup 000000 10 Assembly E E E 20 Safety G ardS gssai aaa TEE DE E S 11 CUBrICHION areni nna a E E EE ORS 21 Section 2 Operating Instructions 12 Tailwheel Spindle AUD seus avine aune Geers 21 Pallwheel hubs so wee were ire tet tees 21 Transporting 0 eee eee 12 ae Driveline U Joints 004 21 Operating Check List 2 0005 12 Cutting Instructions sasti Ta tey o ten koy Bea uts 12 GEAD Sara AAA A PAEA OES ee Secti 3 Adiust t 13 Driveline gt ssaa i a a 22 lon mentS 2 2 igs cae R 3 l ERTER Section 6 Specifications and Capacities 23 Cutting Height 2 00000 13 Section 4 Troubleshooting 15 Section 7 Appendix 26 Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes 26 Warranty amp ccudevewsseeewswoeweeeousouseces 27 Copyright 2008 All rights Reserved Land Pride provides this publication as is without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual Land Pride assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Land Pride reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit This publication describes the state o
33. ngled in the blades or thrown from the cutter During Operation 1 Never operate the cutter near people and do not stand near the cutter while blades are in motion 2 After striking an object disengage PTO shut off tractor and inspect for damage before continuing 3 Do not operate the cutter in reverse unless necessary De bris may be thrown from the front of the cutter therefore in creasing the risk of injury to the operator 4 Check the cutter periodically for loose hardware and tighten if necessary 5 Never operate the cutter while in the raised transport posi tion 6 Disengage the PTO when raised for transport or backing up 7 Travel slowly over rough terrain and be alert to holes and gullies amp Use warning flags or approved warning lights at night and during other periods of poor visibility Do your best to pre vent highway accidents 9 Be alert to traffic when crossing or cutting near roadways Always maintain complete control of the machine Know your state and local laws concerning highway safety and regulations Comply with these laws when transporting ma chinery 10 Keep PTO shielding in place and in good condition Do not operate cutter with shields missing 11 Always use proper PTO speed or machine damage may re sult This cutter is designed to be used with a tractor using a 540 rpm rear PTO 12 In order to maintain steering control add ballast to tractor To determine the amount of ballast re
34. or hook up can be hazardous to your health or that of your helper Do not allow anyone to stand between the cutter and the tractor during hook up operations Do not operate the hydrau lic 3 point lift controls while someone is directly behind the tractor Refer to Figure 1 5 1 Locate the cutter on a flat level surface 2 Determine the hitch category of the tractor that will be used A Category tractor will have a lower hitch link hole diameter of 7 8 The top link hole diameter implement end will be 3 4 A Category II tractor will have a lower hitch link hole diameter of 1 1 8 The top link hole diameter imple ment end will be 1 3 Slowly back the tractor up to the cutter and use the tractors 3 point hydraulic control to adjust the lower link arms up or down to match the height of the cutter hitch pins A DANGER Engage parking brake shut off tractor and remove key before dismounting from the tractor 4 Ifthe tractor is a Category I simply position the lower link arms to insert the hitch pin into the lower hitch link hole If the tractor is Category Il install the adaptor bushing on the hitch pin before insertion into the lower link hole Adapter bushing not required on RC2584 and all RC35 series rotary cutters 14249 10 RC15 RC25 and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312 298M 9 25 08 Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Setup Table of Contents 5 Install a 7 16 lynch pin or other fastener
35. quired refer to your tractor operator s manual During Maintenance 1 Before performing maintenance disconnect PTO driveline and securely block cutter on safe supporting stands Do not position stands under axle or wheel supports 9 25 08 RC15 RC25 and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312 298M 1 Table of Contents Important Safety Information Land Pride Safety Labels Your implement comes equipped with all safety labels in place They were designed to help you safely operate your implement I Read and follow label directions 2 Keep all safety labels clean and legible 3 Replace all damaged or missing labels 4 Some new equipment installed during repair require safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified Model RC35 Model RC15 amp RC25 by the manufacturer When ordering new components make sure the correct safety labels are included in the request To order new labels go to your Land Pride dealer 5 Refer to this section for proper label placement To install new labels a Clean the area the label is to be placed b Peel backing from label Press firmly on surface being careful not to cause air bubbles under label ACAUTION To avoid Injury or Machine Damage Operate only wil QO rpm PIO 818 1300 Rev B 818 130C Caution 540 RPM ACAUTION To avoid Injury or Machine Damage Operate only with 540 rpm PIO 8
36. r a OUTER SHAFT OUTER SHIELD 13588 Cutting the PTO Shafts Figure 1 5 14247 Check Chain Installation Figure 1 6 9 If check chain kit is added install as shown in Figure 1 6 Safety Guards Refer to Figure 1 7 After Rotary Cutter assembly is complete tighten all hard ware to the torque listed on Torque Values Chart in the Appendix section on page 26 1 Install chain guard assembly 1 to the cutter front angle using 1 2 13 x 1 1 2 long bolts 2 and whiz nuts 3 2 Install side chain guards 4 to the bottom of cutter front angle using bolts 2 and whiz nuts 3 A DANGER Rotary cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high speeds therefore the use of front safety shields is strongly rec ommended when cutting along highways or in an area where people may be present Safety Guard Assembly Figure 1 7 14246 9 25 08 RC15 RC25 and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312 298M 11 Table of Contents Section 2 Operating Instructions Land Pride Transporting A CAUTION When traveling on public roads at night or during the day use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to opera tor s of other vehicles Comply with all federal state and local laws NOTE Always disengage the tractor s PTO before raising the cutter to transport position _ When raising the cutter to the transport position be sure that driveline does not
37. reme situations Ay warnine Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoid ed could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoid ed may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices Safety Rules These rules and instructions must be reviewed at least annually by all operators Most accidents are the result of negligence and careless ness caused by failure of the operator to follow safety pre cautions Even though your implement is designed with many built in safety features the following precautions are mandatory to prevent such accidents Make sure everyone that uses this machine has read the Operator s Manual and understands how to operate it safely This Operator s Manual is considered a part of the imple ment and should remain so when loaned or sold Prior To Operation 1 Do not allow anyone to operate this machine who has not been properly trained in its safe operation 2 Wear proper eye protection to prevent injury from flying objects 3 To prevent personal injury caused by thrown objects the use of front safety shields is strongly recommended 4 Do not let children operate the implement 5 Never allow passengers 6 Do not leave the tractor or the implement unattended with the engine running 7 Before cutting clear the area of objects and debris that could become enta
38. s 12 384 fom 788 rom 540 RPM PTO Driven Gearbox 1 46 1 Speed Up Beveled Gears Cast Iron Housing 1168 14 861 fom 788 rpm 540 RPM PTO Driven Gearbox 1 46 1 Speed Up Beveled Gears Cast lron Housing 1341 14 369 fom 653 rom 540 RPM PTO Driven Gearbox 1 21 1 Speed Up Beveled Gears Cast Iron Housing Recommended Tractor PTO HP Cutting Height 30 120 3 44 30 120 344 1514 35 120 2 14 n Hitch Deck Material Thickness Category II 3 16 Category II 3 16 Category Il 3 16 Deck Height Bottom of Deck to Bottom of Skid Shoe 9 1 2 9 1 2 9 1 2 Blades 2 1 2 x 3 Heat Treated Alloy Steal Free Swinging Suction Blades 1 2 x 3 Heat Treated Alloy Steal Free Swinging Suction Blades 1 2 x 3 Heat Treated Alloy Steal Free Swinging Suction Blades Blade Holders Drive Shaft Round Pan 3 16 x 39 ASAE Category 4 Round Pan 3 16 x 39 ASAE Category 4 Round Pan 3 16 x 39 Slip Protection Tailwheel 4 Plate Slip Clutch 6 00 x 9 x 21 Laminated Tire 4 Plate Slip Clutch 6 00 x 9 x 21 Laminated Tire ASAE Category 4 4 Plate Slip Clutch 6 00 x 9 x 21 Laminated Tire 9 25 08 RC15 RC25 and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312 298M 25 Table of Contents Section 7 Appendix Land Pride Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes Bolt Head Identification
39. ting too fast PTO being engaged too fast at high engine rpm Raise cutting height Reduce travel speed Slowly engage PTO at low engine rpm Cutting over solid objects Contacting frame Contacting drawbar Bottoming out Avoid solid objects Reduce lift height in transport position Reposition drawbar Shorten driveline Driveline telescoping tube failing Shock load Avoid hitting solid objects Driveline telescoping tube wearing Blades wearing excessively Blades Breaking Blades coming loose Needs lubrication Cutting on sandy ground Lubricate every 50 hours Raise cutting height Contacting ground frequently Hitting solid objects Blades hitting each other Blades not tightened properly Raise cutting height Avoid solid objects Blade carrier needs to be timed Tighten blade hardware refer to Servicing Cutter Blades on page 16 Blade carrier becomes loose Running loose in the past Blade carrier hardware not tight enough Replace gearbox output shaft and blade carrier Tighten to specified torque Blade bolt holes worn Blade hardware running loose Replace blades and blade bolts if worn Blade carrier bent Hitting solid objects Avoid hitting solid objects and replace blade carrier Excessive side skid wear Cutting height not level Adjust cutter height Tail wheel support failing Soil abrasive Adjust cutter height Cutting too low Lowering too fast H
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