Land Pride Brush Cutter Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter User's Manual
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1. 30 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 4 28 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 8 Specifications amp Capacities RCP 2560 Parallel Arm Series RCP2560 Cutting Width 58 Overall Width Fully Extended Transport Width Minimum Cuiting Height deck level Maximum Horizontal Reach from Center of Tractor 186 Maximum Vertical Reach above horizontal 137 Maximum Vertical Reach below horizontal 109 Deck Rotating Arc 180 degrees PTO Input Speed 540 RPM Rotor motor RPM 540 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 amp 3 with clevis style lower hitch Quick hitch Minimum Tractor Weight 7000 Lbs Minimum Tractor Horsepower 75 HP Skid Shoes 1 4 Reversible Shipping Weight 1 930 Lbs no fluid Options Elect Cylinder Control Breakaway Cylinder Operator Safety Shield 1000 rpm Increaser PTO 4 28 08 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Paral2. 35 Gallons of Hydraulic Fluid for the hydraulic reservoir Use any high quality mineral based hydraulic fluid such as Additional hydraulic fluid approx 2 gallons for the tractor reservoir Miscellaneous assembly tools hammer tape measure hacksaw assortment of wrenches and sockets 1 4 drill drill Possible need for forklift or hoist capable of lifting 2500 Ibs Auxiliary tractor weights depending on tractor size A minimum of two people available during assembly If a pin bolt or other part has been removed and you are unsure where it is used use the parts section of this manual to identify it Be sure the part gets used in the correct location By double checking while you assemble 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 its spirit level Quick disconnect adaptors to match your tractors duplex outlets Quantities required depend on options selected 2 If equipped with Electric Cylinder Control Option 13 If not equipped with Electric Switching Option If equipped with hydraulic Breakaway Cylinder Option 10 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 4 28 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2 Assembly amp Set up Hitch Spac ock i D
3. 2 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 4 28 08 Land Pride Important Safety Information Table of Contents Prepare for Emergencies A Be prepared if a fire starts A Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy A Keep emergency numbers for doctor ambulance hospital and fire department near phone Wear Protective Equipment A Protective clothing and equipment should be worn A Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job Avoid loose fitting clothing A Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hearing impairment or hearing loss Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs A Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating machinery Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard A Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury A Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines or performing work on the system A Make sure all hydraulic fluid connections are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition before applying pressure to the system A Use a piece of paper or cardboard NOT BODY PARTS to check for suspected leaks A Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems A If an accident occurs see a doctor immediately
4. 34 Section 2 Assembly amp Set up 9 Torque Values Chart 0000000 34 Tractor Requirements 0000005 9 VVAMANY ssscesscitoniiniiiniiantiinitii 35 Preparation Checklist nnana aaan aaa 10 Dealer Preparations nnna anaana aaa 10 S P ONLAOOKUD rea ea maaa a a N A 10 PTOHOOKUD corate atin atina aia aiaa i 4 12 Hydraulic Hookup 000 0c eee eee 13 Electrical Hookup 00002 eee eee 14 Functional Check 0000 eee aes 15 Operator Protective Shield 16 Setting Flow Control Valve 005 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 04 24 Tension Bolt isoo sasadan 0000 cee eee 24 Breakaway Cylinder 0055 25 General Operating Instructions 26 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 informa
5. B dimension back from the universal joint shield and make a mark at this location on the inner and outer driveline shields e Cut off inner shield at mark X dimension Cut same amount off inner shaft X1 dimension PTO shaft Repeat cut off procedure Y amp Y1 dimensions to outer driveline half f Remove all burrs and cuttings IMPORTANT A quick hitch may be used but is not recommended because it moves the cutter deck back about 5 and impedes operator visibility IMPORTANT See Figure 1 4 below Avoid premature PTO driveline breakdown PTO driveline must not exceed an angle of 25 degrees up or down while operating cutter Maximum PTO driveline Movement a Figure 1 4 NZ IMPORTANT Always check driveline minimum length during initial setup when connecting to a different tractor and when alternating between using a quick hitch and a standard 3 point hitch More than one driveline may be required to fit all applications IMPORTANT It is necessary to aligning the tractor s PTO shaft level with the Rotary Cutter s gearbox shaft when checking driveline minimum length Too long a driveline can damage tractor gearbox and driveline 5 Apply multi purpose grease to the inside of the outer driveline shaft and reassemble the two shafts Shortening PTO Driveline Shields and Shafts Figure 1 5 Check Driveline Minimum Length 6 Attach inner driveline yoke to the cut
6. 2 Slowly back the tractor and cutter away from those obstacles that would interfere with rotating the deck and arms to the home position 3 Use the tractor s remote cylinder control to rotate the deck arms back to the home position IMPORTANT Do not attempt to operate the cutter in reverse The breakaway mechanism will function ONLY when the tractor is moving ina forward direction Cutter operation with the tractor in reverse gear may cause structural damage to the parallel arms if the cutter head strikes a solid or immovable object A shear bolt is located at the rod end of the optional breakaway cylinder This bolt may shear under the following conditions 1 After breakaway the operator backs the tractor away from the obstruction but encounters an additional obstruction or immovable object while operating the tractor in reverse Specifically the operator failed to raise the deck high enough to clear the object before operating the tractor in reverse 2 The operator tried to reset the 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 IMPORTANT
7. A Keep hands feet and clothing away from power driven parts A Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with moving parts A Watch out for wires trees etc when raising implement Make sure all persons are clear of working area A Turning tractor too tight may cause implement to ride up on wheels This could result in injury or equipment damage equipment Be Aware of Signal Words A Signal word designates a degree or level of hazard seriousness The signal words are A 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 extreme situations typically for machine components that for functional purposes cannot be guarded Look For The Safety Alert 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 involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed It may als
8. e 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 e To order 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 or printed from the Land Pride Service amp 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 special point of information related to its preceding topic Land Pride s intention is that this information should be read and noted before continuing Owner Assistance The Warranty Registration card should be filled out by the dealer at the time of purchase This information is necessary to provide you with quality customer service If customer service or repair parts are required contact a Land Pride dealer A dealer has trained personnel repair parts and equipment needed to service the cutter The parts on your cutter have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride parts Therefore should your cutter require replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer Serial Number Plate For prompt service always use the serial
9. 110 3 4 10 235 170 285 210 325 240 510 375 7 8 9 165 240 180 230 260 310 440 325 7 8 14 185 225 250 340 1 8 250 820 605 905 670 1230 910 Erenn 795 1290 350 650 480 760 560 830 610 M30 X 3 5 960 705 1510 1120 2100 1550 1240 2320 1 1 8 12 890 1440 1680 2650 1270 1950 3660 11 4 7 480 355 540 395 680 500 1120 1820 1750 1960 2460 1 3 8 6 1470 3230 2380 1 3 8 12 1670 3680 2710 890 655 1010 745 1180 870 11 2 6 1950 4290 3160 Torque tolerance 0 15 of torquing values Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above Additional Torque Values 1380 2960 2190 4100 1 in tpi nominal thread diameter in inches threads per in 2 N m newton meters 3 ft lb foot pounds 4mm x pitch nominal thread diameter in millimeters x thread pitch Blade Bolt Lock Nut 450 ft lbs Blade Carrier Hub Nut 450 ft lbs minimum 34 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 4 28 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 10 Appendix Warranty Land Pride warrants to the original purchaser that this Land Pride product will be free from defects in material and workmanship beginning on the date of purchase by the end user according to the following schedule when used as intended and under normal service and conditions for personal use Over
10. 43 7 8 2 6 Satthi b bd73 GND oe S S2 S3 Switch 30X 10A Red Black 12263 Tea Electric Cylinder Control Schematic Optional Figure 3 6 4 28 08 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 21 Table of Contents Section 4 Adjustments Deck Level Adjustments The cutter deck should be adjusted for level attitude Adjust the cutter head deck cylinder using the tractor or optional 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 Oe ae PTO shaft Da 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 O O mm S Cutter Deck i Front L i Rear N oe PSS x T j Nominal Cutting Height x t 12264 Deck level Adjustments Figure 4 1 22 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 4 28 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 5 Transporting 9 Engage the transport safety chain to the deck hook CAUTION Figure 5 1 When traveling on public roads whether a
11. Category III hitch with hydraulic lift control is required As shown in Figure 2 1 the rear wheel base must be not less than 74 wide as measured from the outside of each tire If the right hand tractor tire is more than 47 from the center of the tractor it may interfere with the hydraulic motor on the deck when it is in the transport position If the tractor is equipped with dual wheels the right hand dual may have to be removed TRACTOR CAB OR ROLL OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE OPERATOR PROTECTIVE SHIELD 8000 LBS MINIMUM 12250 Minimum Tractor Requirements Figure 2 1 Table of Contents A single tractor duplex hydraulic outlet is required if the cutter is equipped with the optional Electric Cylinder Control Three duplex hydraulic outlets will be needed for parallel arm and deck control if the cutter is NOT equipped with the optional Electric Cylinder Control An additional tractor duplex hydraulic outlet is required if the cutter is equipped with the optional hydraulic breakaway cylinder A tractor Power Take Off PTO 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
12. occur to the pump Position the cutter deck flat on the ground or concrete surface SLOWLY engage the PTO to start blade rotation On initial start up blade position may cause the deck to vibrate After 2 3 revolutions these vibrations should stop If the deck continues to vibrate shut off the PTO raise the deck and check for locked blades Gradually increase engine RPM until PTO output RPM is 540 The deck should not exhibit excessive vibration IMPORTANT If the tractor being used is equipped with a 1000 RPM PTO output be sure that throttle RPM is reduced to limit PTO output to 540 RPM Operator Protective Shield An optional operator protective shield is available for use on tractors not equipped with cabs or other protective shielding This shield is a universal type and is suitable for attachment to a conventional Roll Over Protective Structure ROPS bar that is already attached to the tractor The shield is constructed of an extruded aluminum frame and is glazed with 1 4 clear lexan polycarbonate Mounting hardware will permit attachment to ROPS having cross section dimensions of 2 x 4 2 x 5 and 2 x 6 or 2 1 2 x 4 2 1 2 x 5 and 2 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 thickn
13. of Contents Section 7 Maintenance amp Lubrication Land Pride The motor spindle hub housing 1 Figure 7 1 has two cavity plugs located on one side of the housing just below the motor mounting flange Position the cutter deck in the transport position and remove either plug to check fluid level Fluid level should be within 1 2 of the top of the port Add 80 90 weight gearlube as required The capacity of the cavity is approximately 1 3 pint 13994 Motor Spindle Hub Figure 7 1 The hydraulic reservoir has an effective capacity of 35 gallons A dipstick located on the filler cap indicates the correct reservoir fluid level A filter mounted on the hydraulic reservoir is used to clean the pump and motor system fluid It should be replaced after 2 years of service A conventional 10 micron filter element should be used See Figure 7 2 12469 Filter Removal Figure 7 2 The speed increaser gearbox is mounted between the PTO shaft and the hydraulic pump It increases the standard 540 RPM PTO speed to 2000 RPM at the pump The oil should be changed after the first 100 working hours Successive changes should be made after every 1500 hours 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
14. operation is approximately 30 HP If the tractor weight is less than 8500 Ibs auxiliary counterbalance weights will be required These weights can be added to the weight bracket of the hydraulic reservoir or preferably to the left hand tractor wheel The reservoir weight bracket is designed to be used with conventional John Deere type suitcase weights each weight being 100 Ibs A total of 8 weights can be added to the bracket The tractor MUST be equipped with operator protective equipment in the form of shielding from thrown objects and Roll Over Protective Structure ROPS as shown in Figure 2 1 A universal operator protective shield is available from Great Plains Mfg Refer to page 16 for more information and installation It is also recommended that protective shielding or screen be added to the right hand side of the tractor engine cowling and radiator This will help protect the tractor finish and radiator against thrown objects The lower 3 Point links of the 3 Point hitch must be stabilized to prevent side to side movement Most tractors have sway blocks or adjustable chains for this purpose 4 28 08 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M Table of Contents Section 2 Assembly amp Set up Land Pride 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 intend
15. skilled workers using quality materials Proper assembly maintenance and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from the machine Application The RCP2560 Series Hydraulic Parallel Arm Rotary Cutters are designed and built by Land Pride to provide excellent cutting performance on ditch banks and sloping areas adjacent to right of ways lakes ponds and streams They are designed to work equally as well in and around areas of restricted access such as over or under fences guardrails low overhanging branches tree limbs and hedges These units perform extremely well in tall grass cutting applications and will easily cut through standing brush up to two inches in diameter The RCP2560 series is adapted for Category 2 or 3 three point hitch mounting on 75 to 150 hp tractors weighing 7000 Ibs or more Pump and reservoir system require either 540 or 1000 input rpm Cutter drive and tractor will need to be equipped with depending upon operator configuration one to four hydraulic outlets to operate the cutters lift extension rotation arm See Section 8 Specifications amp Capacities on page 31 for additional information and performance enhancing options Using This Manual e This Operator s Manual is designed to help familiarize you with safety assembly operation adjustments troubleshooting and maintenance Read this manual and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe and efficient operation
16. 4 28 08 Land Pride Section 2 Assembly amp Set up Setting Flow Control Valve This procedure is for those units with the solenoid valve option on RCP 2560 and RCPM2560 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 The flow control valve diverts excess oil back to the tractor which in turn keeps the back pressure down and keeps the oil cooler IMPORTANT Overheating of the oil may occur if the flow control kit is not installed Damage to the o ring in the solenoid valve and or the cylinders may occur if the oil becomes overheated Time the 2nd arm cylinder arm furthest from the tractor from the fully extended position to the fully retracted position Set the turtle rabbit control on the tractor or the flow control valve optional so that the cylinder cycles at 5 seconds These cylinders require 5 GPM gallons per minute for proper arm function Timing of the cylinder is the easiest way to set the GPM CYCLE TIME 5 FULLY EXTENDED SECONDS TO FUI Table of Contents Timing Procedures Refer to Figure 2 12 1 2 3 4 Set the RCP2560 in the transport position with the arms and deck in the folded posi
17. 7 3 Pa No 12270 Speed Increaser 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 are worn excessively 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 during rotation Do not remove any more material than necessary when sharpening blades IMPORTANT Replace blades with genuine Land Pride blades only If one blade is to be replaced the mating blade must also be replaced Failure to do so will result in an out of balance condition that will contribute to premature bearing failure on the spindle hub Factory blades are 4 wide and 25 When replacing or sharpening the cutter blades examine the blade bolts shims and blade bolt nut Replace if necessary Be sure that the blades are installed properly The airfoil lift must be oriented towards the top of the deck The blade bolt nuts must be torqued to 450 ft lbs 28 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 4 28 08 Land Pride Section 7 Maintenance amp Lubrication Table of Contents BLADE ROTATION bo er Blade Rotation 12271 Figure 7 4 Blade Rotation is clockwise See Figure 7 4 The Skid Shoes shou
18. Any fluid injected into the skin must be treated within a few hours or gangrene may result Keep Riders Off Machinery A Riders obstruct the operator s view they could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine A Never allow children to operate equipment 4 28 08 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 3 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information Safety Labels make sure the correct safety labels are included in the request Refer to this section for proper label placement To install new labels a Clean the area the label is to be placed 1 Keep all safety labels clean and legible b 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 d Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card specified by Land Pride When ordering new components Your cutter comes equipped with all safety labels in place They 4 were designed to help you safely operate your implement Read and follow their directions Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to be placed c Peel backing from label Press firmly onto the surface A WARNING PINCH POINT OR CRUSHING HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death from pinching or crushing Stand clear from implement while
19. Do not back the tractor to reset the deck to home position Doing so may cause severe structural damage to the mainframe Breakaway Manual Reset Figure 6 2 L_ 12267 Push Here In the event of shear bolt failure the shear bolt MUST be replaced with the correct replacement part 316 118D The use of a substitute part may result in damage to the parallel arms or main frame A single replacement part is included with each cutter and is located on a bracket adjacent to the upper 3 point hitch IMPORTANT Torque the self locking nut onto the shear bolt but do not turn it so far as to make contact with the clevis of the hydraulic cylinder In other words the nut should be threaded onto the shear bolt to within approximately 1 32 of contact with the clevis See Figure 6 3 Shear Bolt Space 13403 Figure 6 3 4 28 08 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 25 Table of Contents Section 6 Operating Procedures Land Pride General Operating Instructions The RCP2560 Series Parallel Arm Hydraulic Rotary Cutter is uniquely versatile and a powerfully productive cutting implement in the hands of a skilled knowledgeable and responsible operator This unit is frequently operated on inclines in populated areas and near high traffic Therefore it is absolutely essential that no one operates this cutter without first becoming totally familiar with the Operator s Manual Make sure
20. Folding e Raising Unfolding Lowering 818 045C Warning Pinch Point Hazard 818 339C Warning High Pressure Fluid Hazard 818 229C Amber Reflectors 818 230C Red Reflector 4 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 4 28 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818 230C Red Reflector AD AN GER THROWN OBJECT HAZARD Keep Away 818 180C i EE doc M Danger o prevent serious injury or death from thrown Thrown Obiect objects J e Do not operate with guards removed fect Keep Do not point discharge towards people animals or buildings when operating e Stay away from outlet during operation 818 180C Rev A 818 142C Danger Rotating Driveline Hazard SIDE MOUNTED ROTARY CUTTERS MAY DISCHARGE OB ECTS AT HIGH SPEED WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO BY STANDERS OR OPERATOR e 818 390C R Warning Thrown Object EQUIP TRACTOR WITH A CAB DO NOT OPERATE THIS OR OTHER APPROVED SAFETY UNIT IN THE VICINITY OF Hazard SHIELDING OTHER PERSONS ANIMALS EQUIP DECK WITH FACTORY OR PROPERTY APPROVED SAFETY GUARDS WEAR EYE PROTECTION 4 28 08 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 5 Table of Contents Land Pride
21. Important Safety Information A WARNING ROLL OVER HAZARD TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH e THIS CUTTER MUST NOT BE tee Ta Heels THAT WEIGH LESS THAN 7000 LBS OR HAVE A Wi 81 8 391 Cc LESS THAN 74 WIDE AUXILIARY WEIGHTS MAY BE REQUIRED CONSULT YOUR OWNERS MANUAL FOR DETAILS EQUA TR TOR WITH Ar PROVED ROE ROLL OVER Ww T t PROTECTION STRUCTURE CONSULT YOUR OWNERS MANUAL FOR SPECIFICS arning rac or DO NOT OPERATE TRACTOR AT ANGLES EXCEEDING 30 Roll Over Hazard 818 3910 A CAUTION To avoid drive system component damage e Operate only with 34 rom PIO 818 4030 Rev A 818 403C Used on 540 rpm PTO only Caution 540 RPM PTO AL DANGE R whe Z t ROTATING BLADE HAZARD Ss To prevent serious injury or death from rotating blade contact or thrown objects Keep away from rotating blades Do not operate with guards removed Do not point discharge towards people animals or buildings when operatin Keep hands feet hair and clothing away from moving parts 818 186C Danger Keep Away Rotating Blade Hazard ROWN OBJECT HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death from thrown object e Stay away from discharge area during operation e Keep others away e Do for p point discharge toward people animals or uildings BiB 141 Rev D 818 141C Danger Thrown
22. Object Hazard RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 4 28 08 Land Pride Important Safety Information Table of Contents Z 818 350C Caution General Safety Information 818 003C Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem To avoid uns uneven cutti rpm 818 484C c Operate a with 1000 PTO tisfactory or e e 818 4840 Used on 1000 rpm PTO only Important 1000 rom PTO or fitting 4s CAUTION Read Owner s Manual before operating seeder Stop tractor engine lower seeder to the ground set park brake remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts fo stop before servicing adjusting repairing unplugging Install and secure all guards before starting Keep hands feet hair and clothing away from moving parts Do not allow riders Keep all hydraulic lines fittings and couplers tight and free of leaks before using Install safety chain when attaching to the tractor Install safety locks before transporting or working beneath components aioe 818 338C Caution General Safety Information 4 28 08 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 7 Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners This Cutter has been designed with care and built by
23. RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 4 28 08 Land Pride Section 2 Assembly amp Set up 11 Start tractor and raise cutter just enough to remove support blocks used in step 4a on page 12 12 Slowly engage tractor s hydraulic 3 point controls to raise and lower the cutter Check drawbar clearance Move or remove drawbar as needed Hydraulic Hookup 1 Connect the hydraulic hoses to the tractor duplex outlet s Pioneer quick disconnect hose couplings are supplied with each hose Some tractors use other types of quick couplers a Connect Power Cable To Tractor Ba See Figure 2 4 If the cutter is equipped with the optional electric cylinder control two hoses from the solenoid valve control box will be attached to a single duplex outlet on the tractor See Figure 2 5 You must determine if the tractor being used is configured for OPEN or CLOSED center hydraulic 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 See Figure 2 6 If the cutter is NOT equipped with the optional Electric Cylinder Control six hoses 2 per cylinder will be connected to 3 duplex outlets on your tractor Each tractor duplex ou
24. Table of Contents Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series 316 057M Operator s Manual 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 Copyright 2008 Printed 4 28 08 Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit Table of Contents Important Safety Information 1 Section 7 Maintenance amp Lubrication 27 Safety at All Times 00 0005 1 Lubrication Points 2 00 eee eee 27 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol 1 Parallel Arm Cutter Zerks 27 Safety Labels 0 0000 e eee eens 4 PTO ZerkS 0 0 00 ee 27 Section 1 Introduction aed E ee 8 Driveline Profiles 0 00 27 s i Blade Servicing Replacement 28 Application svi sik kA iw ial iw iia he baie 8 Tractor Maintenance 00000 29 Using This Manual sss essere tirera vetere eee 8 Storage 2 1 6 eee 29 Terminology acne hawa de eo Pare deere Pavers 8 f _ M Definitions nanna anaana aa 8 Section 8 Specifications amp Capacities 31 Owner Assistance nc vees ba keb eee badebe vedas 8 Section 9 Troubleshooting 33 Serial Number Plate 8 Further Assistance 0000005 g Section 10 Appendix
25. all Unit and Driveline One year Parts and Labor Hydraulic Cylinder One year Parts and Labor Hoses and seals are considered wear items Hydraulic Motor Two years Parts and Labor Solenoid Control Valves One year Parts and Labor This Warranty is limited to the replacement of any defective part by Land Pride and the installation by the dealer of any such replacement 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 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 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 product 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 La
26. cylinder control provides for necessary because of terrain or cutting conditions toggle switch operation of each cylinder Response Ditches and embankments are typical examples The time is much faster than with tractor controls and this electric cylinder control option can be easily added as a option is recommended where frequent changes are field installation kit See Figure 3 2 oo i bo H rie 2 Connect to r A be Tractor Duplex Outlet s 12261 Remote Cylinder Plumbing Optional Electric Cylinder Control Figure 3 2 18 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 4 28 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3 Hydraulics The hydraulic pump motor circuit is shown in fluid from a 35 gallon reservoir If the cutter blades are Figure 3 3 It operates via a tractor driven PTO and is stalled an overpressure relief valve opens to provide a not connected to tractor hydraulics The pump receives return path to the reservoir a Ha UIE o eee RR Q D mo 8 Um 12262 Hydraulic Pump Motor Circuit Figure 3 3 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 Hose Locations for Hydraulic re B Pump and M
27. d that is comfortable and will produce a quality cut for ground conditions and material density The RCP2560 Rotary Cutter is designed with an automatic breakaway cutter head and parallel arm that releases when the unit contacts immovable objects or irregular terrain The cutter head must be reset to home position after each breakaway before cutting operations can resume See Section 6 page 24 Breakaway Operations for additional information on resetting the cutter head to home position See Section 8 Specifications amp Capacities on page 31 for additional information on performance enhancing options It requires patience practice and attention to detail to become an expert operator on your Land Pride RCP2560 Series Cutter but the end result is well worth the effort 26 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 4 28 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 7 Maintenance amp Lubrication Lubrication Points Parallel Arm Cutter Zerks 14Zerks Type of Lubrication Grease PTO Zerks 2 Zerks Type of Lubrication Grease Driveline Profiles Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease 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 4 28 08 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 27 Table
28. e care to ensure that dust or other foreign particles do not contaminate the fluid or reservoir Check the fluid level by inserting the dipstick and cap all the way into the filler tube Electrical Hookup 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 See Figure 2 8 Find a suitable location for the Switch Control Box Based on our experience the location should be close to the right hand side of the operator most generally on the tractor fender or fender console Exact location should be convenient to the specific operator Orient the Control Box such that the switches are relative to the movement of the deck and parallel arms l e when the switch is toggled the arms or deck Forward Leff Hand Righ W pi Electric Switch Control Box Figure 2 8 Hand LOVALAY ia 12257 Mount the Switch Control Box using either sheet metal screws for plastic type consoles or machine screws nuts and washer Route the control cable to the Solenoid Control Box and connect the circular plastic connector to the mating connector on the box See Figure 2 4 on page 13 Route the power cable to the tractor battery or circuit breaker panel A 10 Amp or larger fuse circuit br
29. eaker source should be used Connect the red lead to the positive power source Connect the black lead to the negative source IMPORTANT Connect leads to 12VDC power source only Connection to 24VDC or larger will damage electrohydraulic components Ensure that the 10 Amp circuit breaker located on the switch control box is pushed in prior to functional check IMPORTANT This section only applies to Units with Solenoid Control Valve Option Determine if tractor is OPEN or CLOSED Center Hydraulic System If unsure consult your tractors owners manual and or contact your tractor dealer A l 12443 should move in the same relative direction as the handle of the switch Deck Safety Chain Figure 2 9 14 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 4 28 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2 Assembly amp Set up Functional Check 1 Remove the deck safety chain from the latch position and place the loose end on the stowage hook provided See Figure 2 9 Start the tractor and adjust the 3 point hitch until the PTO shaft is approximately level 2 Cycle the parallel arm and deck cylinders for proper operation A DANGER Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate skin Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems Use a piece of cardboard or wood rather than hands when searching for hydraulic leaks If hydraul
30. ed tractor conforms to the requirements stated under the heading Tractor Requirements on page 9 IMPORTANT Hydraulic fluid must be added to the hydraulic reservoir before this unit is placed into operation Do not attempt to run the pump without fluid or damage to the pump will occur 3 Point Hookup Prepare the cutter as follows 1 Locate the cutter on a flat and level concrete surface 2 For proper hitch configuration determine the hitch category for the tractor being used Refer to Figure 2 2 on page 11 Preparation Checklist 3 Back the tractor into position and connect the 3 Point hitch arms and top link Start the tractor then slowly raise the 3 Point hitch about 1 2 Stow the jack stands in the raised position Check to be sure that the deck safety chain is in place Slowly operate the tractor s 3 Point hydraulic control up and down and check for clearance between the tires reservoir frame drawbar etc Ensure that the lower arms are blocked to prevent excessive side movement Adjust the tractor s Lower lift arms to level the cutter from left to right Adjust the top link so that the cutter is approximately level from front to rear A final adjustment will be made later Before operating this unit 80 90 EP Gear Lube must be added to the gearbox amp motor as indicated in the maintenance lubrication section page 27 of this manual Mobil Fluid 424 with a viscosity rating of 10W 30
31. em Check the hydraulic fluid level in your tractor s reservoir If low add fluid to the system before proceeding The cylinders and hoses will require approximately 1 3 4 gallons from the tractor NOTE The following procedure is for those cutters that are not equipped with the Electric Cylinder Control c Operate the tractor console control lever designated for ARM1 by pushing it forward The inboard arm should extend outward If the arm tries to retract reverse the hoses at the duplex outlet See Figure 2 10 Repeat this procedure for the remaining arm and deck cylinders Cycle all of the cylinders to full extension and retraction to purge any air that might be trapped in the system 12254 Parallel Arm Movement Figure 2 10 4 28 08 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 15 Table of Contents Section 2 Assembly amp Set up Land Pride Check the hydraulic fluid level in your tractor s reservoir If low add fluid to the system before proceeding The cylinders and hoses will require approximately 1 3 4 gallons from the tractor d Move the tractor and cutter to a remote location away from all other persons to check pump motor operation Check to be sure the Hydraulic Reservoir shut off valve is full OPEN If this service valve is turned off damage will
32. er 17 Once the cutter is running smooth increase tractor throttle to provide for 540 PTO RPM IMPORTANT If a 1000 RPM tractor PTO is being used engine RPM MUST be reduced to limit PTO RPM to 540 Excessive engine speed will cause damage to the speed increaser and other power train components 18 Position the cutter deck for best operator visibility This is normally with the arms extended to approximately 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 A 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 right Ensure that adequate ballast weights are provided on both the front of the tractor and left of the tractor and left hand side of cutter to assure tractor stability See Figure 6 1 ROLL OVER HAZARD TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH THIS CUTTER MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO TRACTORS THAT WEIGH LESS THAN 7000 LBS OR HAVE A WHEELBASE LESS THAN 74 WIDE AUXILIARY WEIGHTS MAY BE REQUIRED CONSULT YOUR OWNERS MANUAL FOR DETAILS EQUIP TRACTOR WITH APPROVED ROPS ROLL OVER PROTECTION STRUCTURE CONSULT YOUR OWNERS MANUAL FOR SPECIFICS 818 391C Maximum Tractor Angle Figure 6 1 Breakaway Operations This cutter
33. erve and upset Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with brakes ike A Use the following maximum speed tow load weight ratios as a guideline 20 mph when weight is less than or equal to the weight of tractor 10 mph when weight is double the weight of tractor IMPORTANT Do not tow a load that is more than double the weight of tractor A A safety chain will help control drawn machinery should it separate from the tractor drawbar A Use a chain with the strength rating equal to or greater than the gross weight of the towed machinery A Attach the chain to the tractor drawbar support or other specified anchor location Allow only enough slack in the chain to permit turning A Do not use safety chain for towing ay NYP NYP K Z ZININN ZININN s Use A Safety Chain Practice Safe Maintenance A Allow implement to cool A Understand procedure before doing work Use proper tools and equipment refer to Operator s Manual for additional information A Work in a clean dry area A Lower the implement to the ground put tractor in park turn off engine and remove key before performing maintenance completely A Do not grease or oil implement while it is in operation A Inspect all parts Make sure parts are in good condition amp installed properly A Remove buildup of grease oil or debris A Remove all tools and unused parts from implement before ET y Se
34. ess of the ROPS bar on the tractor to determine that the clamping hardware supplied will be adequate Compare the parts list on and quantities with the parts received Report any missing or damaged items to your dealer To determine the best location for the shield the cutter should be connected to the tractor The parallel arms should be fully extended and the deck should be horizontal or approximately level Carefully remove the shield from the shipping carton and temporarily position it on the inside surface of the ROPS bar Locate the shield forward back up down to provide the best overall coverage for the tractor operator Use a spirit level to level the shield before marking Mark the top frame location with a pencil on each side of the ROPS bar and mark the vertical ROPS location on the frame of the shield Position the shield 5 on a flat work surface Locate one of the 316 116D 4 flatbars next to the pencil marks to determine which set of holes will clear the vertical marks for the ROPS location Mark the hole location and drill two 1 4 diameter holes through the frame of the shield Similarly mark and drill two additional holes for the lower clamp location Attach the shield to the inside surface of the ROPS bar using the mounting hardware provided 1 2 3 and 6 Operator Protective Shield Figure 2 11 16 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M
35. ic fluid is injected into the skin it must be treated by a doctor within a few hours or gangrene may result NOTE The following procedure assumes that the cutter is equipped with the optional Electric Cylinder Control Go to step c if your cutter is not equipped with this option a In Step 1 a Hydraulic Hookup two hoses from the Solenoid Control Valve were connected to a single duplex outlet on the tractor If the tractor is equipped with more than one remote duplex outlet you must first determine which console lever is used to control this outlet The control lever must then be locked into the Automatic Extend Position or the Automatic Retract Position Forward Left Hand Right Hand W LOVELY GN3LX3 LOVaLaY ON3LX3 df NMOG o znay x30 Q O 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 retract to extend or vice versa or reverse the hoses at the duplex outlet Toggle the ARM1 switch by pulling back on it The inboard parallel arm should retract See Figure 2 10 Repeat this procedure for the remaining arm and deck cylinders Cycle all of the cylinders to full extension and retraction to remove any air that might be trapped in the syst
36. in S in Hitch i Pin r Category III Hitch Bushing Standard amp Quick Hitch H Category II Quick Hitch il ae i Category Il Standard Hitch Remove Hitch Spacer 12251 Hitch Category Figure 2 2 4 28 08 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 11 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 2 Assembly amp Set up PTO Hookup b Set tractor in park shut tractor engine off set park k itch key IMPORTANT Do not engage tractor PTO until DIRKS andi TEMO Swilen Key driveline is fully connected and hydraulic fluid has c Pull driveline apart into two sections as shown in been added to the cutter reservoir Figure 1 5 Attach outer driveline universal joint to the tractor PTO shaft Attach inner driveline universal joint to the Rotary Cutter gearbox shaft Pull on each driveline section to be sure universal joints are secured to the shafts d Hold driveline sections parallel to each other to determine if they are too long The inner and outer shields on each section should end approximately 1 short of reaching the universal joint shield on the adjacent section see B dimension If they are too long measure 1
37. is designed for breakaway of the cutter head and parallel arms in the event the cutter head contacts an immovable object or irregular terrain during forward tractor movement The breakaway will prevent structural damage to the cutter head parallel arms and mainframe in the event of such contact See Figure 6 2 Upon breakaway the cutter head must be reset to the original home position before normal cutting operations can be resumed Reset to the home position is accomplished somewhat differently depending on whether the cutter is equipped with the standard tension bolt or the optional breakaway hydraulic cylinder Tension Bolt 1 Raise the arms and deck upward to clear any obstacles located behind the cutter deck Slowly back the tractor and cutter away from those obstacles that would interfere with rotating the deck and arms back to the home position A WARNING Shut off PTO power put the tractor in park and wait for the blades to stop rotating before dismounting from the tractor 24 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 4 28 08 Land Pride Section 6 Operating Procedures Table of Contents 3 Push the deck forward until the breakaway plate reaches the stop plate See Figure 6 2 Replace the tension bolt Ee Pa kos eh r EI Cylinder Raise the arms and deck upward to clear any obstacles located behind the cutter deck
38. ld 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 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 Replace the filter element for your tractors hydraulic system at the prescribed intervals Doing so will go along way to prevent the occurrence of cartridge valve and hydraulic cylinder problems on the Parallel Arm Cutter 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 Ibs 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 Torque To 25 30 Ft Lbs Hollow Armature Shaft 1 2 Nut Torque to 3 ft Ib 12272 Solenoid Valve Block Figure 7 5 Storage At the end of the working season or when the cutter will not be used for a long
39. lel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 31 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 8 Specifications amp Capacities D 77 3 4 i Sel J _ _ eS a n Sra H t M O T mg HE q q q q q q pO O000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 T 10703 Overall Dimensions Figure 9 1 32 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 4 28 08 Land Pride Problem Section 9 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Cause Solution Motor Oil Seal Leaking Spindle Hub Seal Leaking Return line from motor has been pinched or is collapsed Return line from motor has been pinched or is collapsed Replace lower seal of motor Check motor return hose for kinks Replace lower seal of motor and Spindle Hub output shaft seal Check motor return hose for kinks PTO Shaft is bent NOTE PTO tractor hitch shaft should be repaired or replaced if bent Contacting drawbar or Bottoming out Reposition drawbar Replace PTO tubes and cut to correct length Blades wearing excessively Cutting on sandy ground Contacting ground frequently Raise cutting height Raise cutting height Blades coming loose Insufficient shimming Blade bolts no
40. nd Pride shall not be liable for damages resulting from any cause beyond its reasonable 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 purchase by the end user 4 28 08 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 35 Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com
41. nity of other persons 11 After attachment to the tractor carefully raise and lower the cutter to ensure that the drawbar tires and other equipment on the tractor do not contact the cutter frame or PTO shaft 12 Check all hoses and wires to be sure that they will not contact the PTO shaft PTO guards must be in good condition and in place 13 When the deck is in the transport position and the PTO disengaged check to be sure the blades are not locked overlapped together The deck safety chain must be engaged in the deck hook provided 14 Check blades for sharpness and ensure that both blade bolts as well as the center blade carrier hub nut are tight Check tractor safety equipment particularly the ROPS Roll Over Protective Structure and the operator safety screen to be sure both are in good working condition Wear your safety glasses 15 Remove and stow the deck safety chain just prior to cutting Adjust lower 3 point links such that the PTO shaft is approximately level Extend the cutters parallel arms out and position the deck flat on the ground 16 Increase tractor throttle to approximately 500 RPM and slowly engage the PTO Initial start up vibration is normal but should stop after a few revolutions of the blade carrier If vibration continues stop PTO rotation Wait for the blade carrier to come to a complete stop before dismounting from the tractor then check the blades to be sure they are not locked togeth
42. number and model number when ordering parts from your Land Pride dealer Be sure to include your serial and model numbers in correspondence also Refer to Figure 1 for the location of your serial number plate Serial Number Plate Location Figure 1 Further Assistance Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new cutter 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 manager making 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 problem and request assistance 3 For further assistance write to Land Pride Service Department 1525 East North Street P O Box 5060 Salina Ks 67402 5060 E mail address lpservicedept landpride com 8 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 4 28 08 Land Pride Section 2 Assembly amp Set up Tractor Requirements The Parallel Arm Cutter by design must be used only on tractors that are capable of controlling the cutter under all operating conditions When the arms are fully extended a right hand torque load on the tractor is present which will try to tip the tractor over The tractor MUST have a minimum weight of 7000 Ibs A 3 Point Category Il or
43. o be used to alert against unsafe practices A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices For Your Protection A Thoroughly read and understand the Safety Label section read all instructions noted on them Shutdown and Storage A Lower machine to ground put tractor in park turn off engine and remove the key A Detach and store implements in a area where children normally do not play Secure implement by using blocks and supports 4 28 08 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 1 Important Safety Information Table of Contents Land Pride Use Safety Lights and Devices A Slow moving tractors self propelled equipment and towed implements can create a hazard when driven on public roads They are difficult to see especially at night A Flashing warning lights and turn signals are recommended whenever driving on public roads Use lights and devices provided with implement Transport Machinery Safely A Comply with state and local laws A Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph DO NOT EXCEED Never travel at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering and stopping Some rough terrain require a slower speed A Sudden braking can cause a towed load to sw
44. olenoid valve and clean or replace Reset Breaker Circular Plastic connector is not connected to receptacle Connect remote cable to Solenoid Control valve No power to switchbox connections Tractor spool valve not engaged open Check battery or power Lock tractor control valve open Flow Control Valve not adjusted properly for open closed center tractor Adjust flow control valve Hoses not connected to proper duplex outlet on tractor Connect hoses to proper tractor outlet Defective solenoid on cartridge valve assy Solenoid Valves sticking Replace solenoid Remove clean replace solenoid valve Tractor hydraulic fluid level is too low Add fluid to tractor reservoir 4 28 08 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 33 Section 10 Appendix Bolt Size lisia Grade 2 1 4 20 Table of Contents Torque Values Chart Bolt Head Identification Grade 5 ft lb N m ft lb 8 16 12 Bolt Head Identification Class 5 8 Class 8 8 Class 10 9 ft lb N m ft lb N m ft lb Bolt Size Metic 1 4 28 10 18 14 5 16 18 7 4 5 6 11 8 5 6 13 15 11 24 17 33 25 7 16 14 27 20 42 31 59 44 31 22 47 35 67 49 43 32 67 49 95 70 6 7 145 105 1 2 20 85 165 120 66 49 75 55 95 70 9 16 12 110 210 4155 5 8 11 130 97 77 105 115 145 105 225 165 5 8 18 150
45. otor f i ANS Orient 811 411C Figure 3 4 Tie Strap Hyd Fittings so they Outer End are 45 down 7 towards deck 2 tao Return Line Pressure Line Tank End Pressure Line a Mark Hydraulic Hoses at pealions Shown Below Motor End Twist return hose 811 404C counter clockwise until it follows the same C RETURN 92 1 2 From Outer End of Hose contour as pressure hose A j PRESSURE 84 To Visible Edge of Hose 811 403C Clamp 13776 a RETURN ao From Outer End of Hose PRESSURE 140 To Visible Edge of Hose Clamp 4 28 08 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 19 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 3 Hydraulics The breakaway cylinder or tension bolt is used to prevent structural damage to the cutter head and parallel arms If the cutter head strikes an object during forward movement the breakaway cylinder extends allowing the cutter head and parallel arms to pivot 90 degrees to the rear This movement is identical to that of the tension bolt but the big advantage of the breakaway cylinder is that it can be easily reset using the tractor s remote cylinder control levers The breakaway cylinder 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
46. 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 amp 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 amp 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 aclean 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 4 28 08 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 29 Table of Contents Section 7 Maintenance amp Lubrication Land Pride Maintenance amp Lubrication Record Item to be Serviced When to Perform Reference
47. t night or during 10 Raise the 3 Point hitch up to provide 8 12 of the day use accessory lights and devices for adequate clearance for the deck warning to operator s of other vehicles Comply with all federal state and local laws Ay caution The cutter is 10 6 wide and care should be taken when Ay caution encountering oncoming traffic and roadside obstructions If s in doubt about safe clearance reduce speed and or stop until Always disengage tractor PTO before transporting cutter to it is safe to proceed 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 L L SST m a as L E o l mOl0000g e ai E Lu Wt Transport Safety Chain ae Figure 5 1 4 28 08 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 23 Table of Contents Section 6 Operating Procedures A WARNING The following operating procedures must be carefully read and fully understood You are the tractor operator and are therefore responsible for the safe operation of this unit All other persons must be cleared of the area Cutter operation must be stopped when in the vici
48. t tightened properly Add shimming See text Torque blade bolt nuts to 450 ft Ibs Blades breaking Loose Blade Carrier Blade Carrier bent Hitting solid objects Worn Spindle Hub bearings Shaft nut loose Hitting solid objects Thoroughly check the cutting area BEFORE beginning to cut Be alert during cutting Replace Spindle Hub bearings and or shaft Tighten Spindle Hub shaft nut to 450 ft Ibs minimum Avoid solid objects Be alert Excessive skid shoe wear Excessive vibration Deck Cylinder will not extend and or retract Deck Cylinder will not retract Cutting height not level or blade missing Soil abrasive Adjust deck height or replace Raisecuttingheight Cutting too low Locked blades Raise cutting height Inspect and unlock blades Blades have unequal weight PTO shaft bent Replace blades as a PAIR Straighten or replace PTO shaft Blade carrier bent PTO cross not centered with yoke Orifice elbow on rod end is plugged Replace straightenbladecarrier Disassemble and inspect for incorrectly located needles or damaged bearing cap Clean orifice fitting Broken disconnected wire on solenoid Cylinder rod is bent Check wiring on cartridge valve solenoids Replace cylinder Arm Deck Cylinder s will not extend and or retract Optional Electrical control switch does not work Electric solenoid valve is sticking dirty Circuit Breaker tripped Remove s
49. ter gearbox input Refer to Figure 1 5 shaft 1 Start tractor and slowly engage 3 point controls to 7 Attach outer driveline yoke to the tractor s PTO shaft move lower arms until the Rotary Cutter s gearbox shaft is approximately level with tractor s PTO shaft 8 The driveline should now be moved back and forth to insure that both ends are secured to the tractor and Rotary Cutter PTO shafts Reattach any end that is loose 2 Slide inner yoke of the driveline over the cutter s gearbox shaft and secure with locking collar 3 Slide outer yoke end of driveline over tractor PTO shaft and secure with locking collar Skip to step 5 on IMPORTANT Two small chains supplied with the page 12 if driveline fits between tractor and Rotary driveline must be attached to restrict driveline shield Cutter rotation 4 The driveline will require shortening if itis too long to fit 9 between tractor and Rotary Cutter Shorten driveline as follows a Raise lower 3 point lower arms until Rotary Cutter 10 and tractor PTO shafts are approximately level with each other Securely support cutter frame in this position with blocking Hook one of the driveline safety chains in a hole on the outer yoke shield and the opposite end to the tractor to restrict outer shield rotation Hook second driveline safety chain in a hole on the inner yoke shield and opposite end to the Rotary Cutter frame to restrict inner shield rotation 12 RCP2560 amp
50. 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 parallel arms strike an object during forward movement Do not use any standard hydraulic cylinder for a breakaway cylinder or damage could occur to the unit NOTE All units equipped with the breakaway cylinder also have a 1 2 tension bolt installed on the breakaway plates for shipping purposes This bolt must be removed after the cutter is hooked up to the tractor 12231 Breakaway Cylinder Installation Figure 3 5 20 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 4 28 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3 Hydraulics Arm 1 Cylinder Arm 2 Cylinder Deck Cylinder e si O Csi eis O I Solenoid l Valve Block Assembly I I I vV vV 7 P SA SB SC SD l SE L SF E I I NV I I I I iZ x I T Closed l 1 Center I Shown o Red White Blue Green Orange Yellow Brown Black 9 43 7 8 2 6 9
51. tion Retract the 2nd cylinder which will raise the 2nd arms up Time this sequence Time should be 5 seconds Adjust the turtle rabbit control or the flow control valve until the cycle time is 5 seconds The unit is now set for proper operation If the unit is having overheating problems through the hydraulics check the tractor s operator s manual for power beyond hook up Y RETRACTED m cy Iw SES J e4 As a Q U ts Uio 7 all wS SE lt a o I o CJ 7 FOLDED TRANSPORT POSITION 14739 Timing Procedures Figure 2 12 4 28 08 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 17 Table of Contents Section 3 Hydraulics Hydraulic Cylinder Plumbing directly to the tractor s remote duplex outlets and controlled by the tractor operator Each cylinder requires a single duplex outlet on the tractor See Figure 3 1 The standard Parallel Arm Cutter is equipped with three 3 remote cylinders to operate the parallel arms and the cutter deck These cylinders are connected an E S Orr o Hl DS _ _ _ 12260 Remote Cylinder Plumbing Figure 3 1 An optional electric
52. tion contained herein Land Pride reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication and may not reflect the product in the future Land Pride is a registered trademark All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Printed in the United States of America RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 4 28 08 Land Pride Important Safety Information Table of Contents These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual Safety at All Times Thoroughly read and understand the instructions given in this manual before operation Refer to the Safety Label section read all instructions noted on them Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment who has not fully read and comprehended this manual and who has not been properly trained in the safe operation of the equipment A Operator should be familiar with all functions of the unit A Operate implement from the driver s seat only A Make sure all guards and shields are in place and secured before operating the implement A Do not leave tractor or implement unattended with engine running A Dismounting from a moving tractor could cause serious injury or death A Do not stand between the tractor and implement during hitching
53. tlet must be capable of infinite variable flow control by the operator and should have center detent off levers A typical tractor setup is shown in Figure 2 6 The hoses on each outlet should be connected such that when the control lever is pushed forward the arm or deck extends If the levers operate in reverse simply reverse the hoses at the duplex receptacle Connect Hoses To Remote Tractor Duplex Outlet w wl Switch i a Control Box 1 4 al Control Box 12253 Optional Electrical Control Hook Up S N 163695 Figure 2 4 Table of Contents Flow Control Valve Knob 12374 Figure 2 5 12255 Hose Hookup Without Electric Cylinder Control Option Figure 2 6 4 28 08 RCP2560 amp RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316 057M 13 Table of Contents Section 2 Assembly amp Set up Land Pride c See Figure 2 7 If the cutter is equipped with the optional breakaway cylinder two additional hoses will be connected to a single duplex outlet on your tractor 12256 Ten Connect both hoses to single duplex outlet fA Breakaway Cylinder Hose Connections Figure 2 7 2 Add 35 gallons of hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic reservoir Use any high quality mineral based hydraulic fluid such as Mobil fluid 424 with a viscosity rating of 10W 30 Us
54. you pay particular attention to Section 1 on Safety Rules Section 2 on Assembly Instructions and Set up Section 5 on Transporting Section 6 on Operating Procedures and Section 7 on Maintenance and Lubrication You may put the Rotary Cutter to work once you have carefully read and fully understood this Operator s manual Transport to the work site at a safe speed and in a manner that allows faster moving vehicles to pass safely A slow moving vehicle sign should always be properly displayed when using public roads or right of ways Upon arriving at the work site shut off the tractor set the brakes remove ignition key and dismount to preform the following checks e Remove and safely store away deck safety chain e Verify that the PTO shaft is approximately level Adjust 3 point link if PTO shaft is not level e 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 good visibility and unobstructed performance Set engine RPM at idle or slightly above and engage PTO Initial start up vibration is normal and should smooth out after a few revolutions of the cutter blades unless the blades are locked together Increase tractor throttle PTO speed to 540 RPM Proceed forward at a mowing spee
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