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Rear Blade
RB4596, RB45108 & RB5596
Model RB45
10347
Model RB55
10351
301-133M
Operator’s Manual
Read the Operator’s manual entirely. When
you see this symbol, the subsequent
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instructions andwarningsare serious - follow
without exception. Your life and the lives of
others depend on it!
© Copyright 2007 Printed
Cover photo may show optional equipment
not supplied with standard unit.
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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Section 1: Assembly and Setup . . . . . . . .6
RB45 & RB55 Rear Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Tractor Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
RB55 3-Point Hitch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Category ll Standard Hitch: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Category ll Quick Hitch: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Category lll Standard Hitch: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Blade Offset Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Blade Tilting Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Manual Blade Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Manual Blade Tilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Skid Shoe Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Section 2: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Blade Pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Blade Angling and Reversing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Blade Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Manual Tilt Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Hydraulic Tilt Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
RB45 Blade Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Manual Blade Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Hydraulic blade Offset with 16” stroke cylinder 10
Hydraulic blade Offset with 14” stroke cylinder 10
RB55 Blade Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Manual Blade Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Hydraulic blade Offset with 16” stroke cylinder 10
Hydraulic blade Offset with 14” stroke cylinder 10
Section 3: Operating Procedures . . . . . .11
Operating Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Basic Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Section 4: Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Skid Shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication 14
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Moldboard and Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Pivot Shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Section 6: Specifications & Capacities . .15
Section 7: Features and Benefits . . . . . .16
Section 8: Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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Land Pride provides this publication “asis” without warranty ofany kind, either expressedor implied. While every precaution has beentaken in the preparationof this manual, Land
Pride assumesno responsibility forerrors oromissions. Neither isany liability assumedfor damagesresulting from theuse of theinformation contained herein.Land Pride reserves
the rightto revise andimprove itsproducts as it sees fit. This publicationdescribes the stateof this productat the time of its publication,and may notreflect the productin the future.
Land Pride isa registered trademark.
All other brands and product names are trademarksor registered trademarks of their respectiveholders.
Printed in the United States of America.
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Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information
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.
▲ Operator should be familiar with
all functions of the unit.
▲ Operate implement from the
driver’s seat only.
▲ Do not leave tractor or implement
unattended with engine running.
▲ Dismounting from a moving
tractor could cause serious injury
or death.
▲ Do not stand between the tractor
and implement during hitching.
▲ Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from power-driven parts.
▲ Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid
entanglement with moving parts.
▲ Watch out for wires, trees, etc.,
when raising implement. Make
sure all persons are clear of
working area.
▲ Turning tractor too tight may
cause implement to ride up on
wheels. This could result in injury
or equipment damage.
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
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Be Aware of
Signal Words
A Signal word designates a degree or
level of hazard seriousness. The
signal words are:
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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.
For Your Protection
▲ Thoroughly read and understand
the “Safety Label” section, read all
instructions noted on them.
equipment, hazard control and accident prevention
are dependent upon the awareness, concern,
prudence and proper training of personnelinvolved in
the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of
equipment.
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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 mayalso
be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
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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.
Shutdown and Storage
▲ Lower machine to ground, put
tractor in park, turn off engine, and
remove the key.
▲ Detach and store implements in a
area where children normally do
not play. Secure implement by
using blocks and supports.
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Important Safety Information
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Use Safety
Lights and Devices
▲ 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.
▲ Flashing warning lights and turn
signals are recommended
whenever driving on public roads.
Use lights and devices provided
with implement.
Transport
Machinery Safely
▲ Comply with state and local laws.
▲ 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.
▲ Sudden braking can cause a
towed load to swerve and upset.
Reduce speed if towed load is not
equipped with brakes.
▲ 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.
Use A Safety Chain
▲ A safety chain will help control
drawn machinery should it
separate from the tractor
drawbar.
▲ Use a chain with the strength
rating equal to or greater than
the gross weight of the towed
machinery.
▲ Attach the chain to the tractor
drawbar support or other
specified anchor location. Allow
only enough slack in the chain to
permit turning.
▲ Do not use safety chain for
towing.
Practice Safe Maintenance
▲ Understand procedure before
doing work. Use proper tools and
equipment, refer to Operator’s
Manual for additional information.
▲ Work in a clean dry area.
▲ Lower the implement to the
ground, put tractor in park, turn off
engine, and remove key before
performing maintenance.
▲ Allow implement to cool
completely.
▲ Do not grease or oil implement
while it is in operation.
▲ Inspect all parts. Make sure parts
are in good condition & installed
properly.
▲ Remove buildup of grease, oil or
debris.
▲ Remove all tools and unused
parts from implement before
operation.
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These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Prepare for Emergencies
▲ Be prepared if a fire starts.
▲ Keep a first aid kit and fire
extinguisher handy.
▲ Keep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital and
fire department near phone.
911
Wear
Protective Equipment
▲ Protectiveclothingandequipment
should be worn.
▲ Wear clothing and equipment
appropriate for the job. Avoid
loose fitting clothing.
▲ Prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause hearing impairment or
hearing loss. Wear suitable
hearing protection such as
earmuffs or earplugs.
▲ Operating equipment safely
requires the full attention of the
operator. Avoid wearing radio
headphones while operating
machinery.
Avoid High
Pressure Fluids Hazard
▲ Escaping fluid underpressurecan
penetratetheskincausingserious
injury.
▲ Avoid the hazard by relieving
pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines.
▲ Use a piece of paper or
cardboard, NOT BODYPARTS, to
check for suspected leaks.
▲ Wear protective gloves and safety
glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems.
▲ If an accident occurs, see a
doctor immediately. Any fluid
injected into the skin must be
treated within a few hours or
gangrene may result.
Keep Riders
Off Machinery
▲ Riders obstruct the operator’s
view, they could be struck by
foreign objects or thrown from the
machine.
▲ Never allow children to operate
equipment.
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Safety Labels
Your Rear Blade comes equipped with all safety labels in place.
They were designed to help you safely operate your implement.
Read and follow their directions.
1. Keep all safety labels clean and legible.
2. Replace all damaged or missing labels. To order new
labels go to your nearest Land Pride dealer or visit our
dealer locator at landpride.com.
3. Some new equipment installed during repair requires
safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as
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specified by Land Pride. When ordering new components
make sure the correct safety labels are included in the
request.
4. Refer to this section for proper label placement.
To install new labels:
a. Clean the area the label is to be placed.
b. Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to
be placed.
c. Peel backing from label.Pressfirmlyontothe surface.
d. Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card.
818-202C
Caution: Retaining Nut
15014
818-230C
Red reflector (Both ends)
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Introduction
Introduction
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Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new
product owners.
Thisimplement has been designedwith care and builtby
skilledworkersusingqualitymaterials.Properassembly,
maintenance, and safe operating practices will help you
get years of satisfactory use from the machine.
Application
Land Pride’s RB45 and RB55 Series Rear Blade is built
tough from the ground up for applications ranging from
landscaping, construction, snow removal, feedlot
cleaning and all-around farm use. Available options
include single hydraulic gauge wheel, side plates for
holding dirt in and skid shoes for blade protection. See
“Section 7: Features and Benefits” on page 16 for
additional information.
Using This Manual
•
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.
• The information contained within this manual was
current at thetime of printing. Some partsmay change
slightly to assure you of the best performance.
• 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 & Support Center by your dealer.
Terminology
“Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined by
facing forward in 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
LandPridedealer. A dealer has trained personnel, repair
parts and equipment needed to service the Rear Blade.
The parts on your Rear Blade have been specially
designedandshouldonlybe replaced with genuine Land
Pride parts. Therefore, should your Rear Blade require
replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer.
Serial Number Plate
For prompt service always use the serial number and
modelnumber when ordering partsfromyour Land Pride
dealer.Besuretoincludeyourserialandmodel numbers
in correspondence also. Refer to Figure 1: for the
location of your serial number plate.
14999
Serial Number Location
Figure 1
Further Assistance
Yourdealer wants youtobe satisfied with yournew Rear
Blade. 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 ser vice
manager making sure he is aware of any problems
youmay haveand that he has had the opportunity to
assist you.
2. If you 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
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Section 1: Assembly and Setup
Section 1: Assembly and Setup
RB45 & RB55 Rear Blade
Refer to Figure 1-1:
1. Uncrate blade Assembly from shipping crate.
2. Remove front hitch assembly (#1) from blade
panel (#2).
3. Use a lifting device to set blade panel (#2) upright.
Remove rotation pin (#3) and position main frame
(#4) at 90˚ to blade panel and replace rotation lock
pin (#3).
4. Remove pin (#5) and rotate support stand (#6) to a
vertical position. Reinsert pin (#5) and secure with
lock pin.
5. Lower unit to ground and unhook lifting device.
6. Remove front pivot shaft (#7) from front hitch
assembly (#1) by removing #8, 9 & 10 hardware.
7. Secure front hitchassembly(#1) to a lifting deviceor
attach to a tractor. See “TractorHook-Up” on page 7.
8. Positionfront hitch to main frameas shown.(Bottom
plate of main frame (#4) sets on top of front hitch
tubing cross member (#1).) Align holes and install
front pivot shaft (#7). When top plate of pivot shaft
bottoms out on top plate of front hitch, reinstall (# 8,
9 & 10). Tighten hardware to secure front pivot
shaft (#7).
9. If not already done, attach unit to tractor 3-point
hitch. Top 3-point pin and lynch pin to be suppliedby
customer.
10. Check to be sure castle nut (#11) and pivot
washer (#12) are securely attached to threaded tilt
shaft. Raise blade with tractor3-point. Support main
frame section with blade approximately 1" to 2" off
the ground.
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11. Remove rotation lock pin (#3). Rotate blade panel
(#2). If panel rotates toohard or is too loose,remove
cotter pin (#13). Tighten or loosen castlenut (#11) to
adjust pivoting movement to desired tension.
Reinstall cotter pin (#13) bending both legs around
castle nut.
IMPORTANT: Retighten castle nut (#11) after first
20 hours of use and check periodically.
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CAUTION
Alwayscheckto be surethat the slotted hex nutandcotterpin are
in place to retaintheblade beforereversing the blade. If they are
missing, the blade will fall off the frame while being rotated!
RB45 & RB55 Rear Blade Assembly
Figure 1-1
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Tractor Hook-Up
Refer to Figures 1-2, 1-3, 1-4 & 1-5:
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DANGER
Tractor hook-up to equipment is dangerous and can result in
serious injury or death. Do not allow anyoneto stand between
the blade and tractor during hook-up operations. Do not
operate the hydraulic 3-point lift controls while someone is
directly behind the tractor or near the blade.
1. Slowly back tractor up to the Rear Blade while using
tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control to align the lower
hitch link holes with lower hitch clevis holes on the
blade.
2. Engage park brake,shut engine off and remove key
before dismounting from tractor.
a. Withtractor’slower hitcharmsaligned and positioned
in the clevises, insert hitch pins through theclevis lugs
and lower arm holes. Be sure to use the bushings as
showninFigures 1-3, 1-4&1-5. Securehitchpins with
linch pins.
3. Connect top center link to the upper pivot hitch
mounting holes using customer supplied clevis pin
and linch pin.
4. Ensure that the lower hitch arms are blocked to
prevent excessive side movement.
5. Remove hitch pin and raise support stand fully up.
Reinsert hitch pin and secure with lock pin.
6. Return to tractor and slowly operate controls up and
down to check for clearance. Make certain the
blade does not interfere with the tractor hitch, tires,
and drawbar. Move or remove the drawbar if it
interferes.
7. Manually adjust one of the two lower lift arms up or
down to level the blade from left to right.
8. Manually adjust length of the top-link to level the
blade from front to rear.
RB55 3-Point Hitch Settings
Category ll Standard Hitch:
Refer to Figure 1-3:
Hitch pins (#2) are inserted from the outer lug. Place
spacer adapter (#1) on hitch pin (#2) outside ofthe inner
most lug and secured with lock pin (#3).
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Category ll Standard Hitch
Figure 1-3
Category ll Quick Hitch:
Refer to Figure 1-4:
Bushings (#2) are positionednext to theouter most hitch
lug with hitch pins (#3) inserted from the inner most lug.
Placespacer adapter (#1) onhitchpin (#3) outside ofthe
outer most lug and secured with the lock pin (#4).
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Category ll Quick Hitch
Figure 1-4
Category lll Standard Hitch:
Refer to Figure 1-5:
Bushings (#2) arepositioned next tothe inner most hitch
lug with hitch pins (#3) inserted from the outer most lug.
Placespacer adapter (#1) onhitchpin (#3) outside ofthe
inner most lug and secured with the lock pin (#4).
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Figure 1-2
Category lll Standard Hitch
Figure 1-5
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Blade Offset Cylinder
Refer to Figure 1-6:
IMPORTANT: Attachcylinder base to the fronthitch
lug. The cylinder base will interfere with the main
frame if attached to the rear lug.
Assemble hydraulichoses to the hydraulic cylinder
before placing cylinder on the blade.
1. Position hydraulic cylinder with ports on top. Install
two 90 degree elbows into the cylinder ports and
tighten as needed.
2. Screw 96" long hydraulic hoses into the elbows and
tighten. Use 101” long hydraulichoses when sing a
Quick Hitch.
3. Thread adapter fittings to the other end of the
hydraulichoses and tighten. (Hydrauliccouplingsnot
furnished.)
4. Attachhydrauliccylindertothe lugs located on either
side of the Rear Blade with clevis pins. Make sure
hydraulicportsarepositioned on top and the cylinder
base in positioned to the front as shown.
5. Secure clevis pins with hair pin cotters.
6. Routehosesthrough hose bracketslocated on top of
themainframeandontheright side of the front hitch.
Connect hoses to tractor's hydraulic system.
Blade Tilting Cylinder
Refer to Figure 1-6:
IMPORTANT: Attach cylinder base to the upper
mounting lug.
Assemble hydraulichoses to the hydraulic cylinder
before placing cylinder on the blade.
1. Position hydraulic cylinder with ports on top. Install
two 90 degree elbows into the cylinder ports and
tighten as needed.
2. Screw114" long hydraulic hoses intotheelbows and
tighten. Use 125” long hydraulichoses when sing a
Quick Hitch.
3. Thread adapter fittings to the other end of the
hydraulichoses and tighten. (Hydrauliccouplingsnot
furnished.)
4. Attach hydraulic cylinder to the lugs located on the
back of the Rear Blade with clevis pins. Make sure
hydraulicports are positioned facing forwardand the
cylinder base in positioned up as shown.
5. Secure clevis pins with hair pin cotters.
6. Routehosesthrough hose bracketslocated on top of
themainframeandontheright side of the front hitch.
Connect hoses to tractor's hydraulic system.
Blade Tilting
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Hydraulic Tilt and Offset Assembly
Figure 1-6
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Manual Blade Offset
Refer to Figure 1-7:
1. Attach blade offset links to the left or right side
ofthebladeasshownwithtwoclevispins and secure
with hair pin cotters.
2. Adjust offset angle by removing the hitch pin and
moving outer link to a different hole. Replace hitch
pin and secure with hair pin cotter.
Manual Blade Tilting
Refer to Figure 1-7:
1. Attach ratchet jack to the back side of the blade as
shownwithtwo1"clevispinsandsecurewithhairpin
cotters.
2. Adjust blade tilt by setting the lock on the ratchet
lever and pumping the lever back and forth to raise
one end of the blade higher than the other end.
Reposition ratchet lock and pump lever back and
forth to tilt blade in the opposite direction.
Skid Shoe Option
Refer to Figure 1-8:
The skid shoes are attached toboth ends of the blade to
help prevent damage to the surface of the ground by the
blade.
Kit Bundle
301-110A SKID SHOE ASSEMBLY
1. Attach skid shoe bracket (#1) with 1/2"-13 x 4 1/2"
GR5 hex head cap screw (#5), flat washers (#6),
spring lock washer (#7) and hex nut (#8). Tighten
hardware to the correct torque.
2. Insert skid shoe (#2) into skid shoe bracket (#1).
Secure with clevis pin (#3) and hair pin cotter (#4).
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other side.
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Skid Shoe Assembly
Figure 1-8
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Manual Tilt and Offset Assembly
Figure 1-7
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Blade Pitch
Bladepitchcan be adjusted by lengthening orshortening
the tractor’s top center 3-point link.
Blade Angling and Reversing
Refer to Figure 1-7 on page 9:
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CAUTION
Avoid injury from falling blade by always check to make sure
all hardware is secured properly before rotating blade.
There are 7 blade angle positions; upto 45 degreesright
or left 15 degree increments. (Center, 3 clockwise and 3
counterclockwise positions.)
1. Adjust blade angle by removing the angling locking
pin and rotating the blade to adifferenthole position.
2. Replace angle locking pin and secure with hair pin.
3. The blade may also be rotated around 180 degrees.
a. Remove angling locking pin from turntable.
b. Rotate blade 180 degrees.
c. Reconnect angle locking pin to tur ntable.
IMPORTANT: Makesurethe angling linkis proper ly
re-installed before using the blade.
Blade Tilt
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CAUTION
Avoid injury from falling blade by always checking to make
sure all hardware is secured properly before tilting blade.
Manual Tilt Adjustment
Refer to Figure 1-7 on page 9:
The blade end can be tilted manually by as much 20
degrees with the ratchet jack.
1. Set ratchet lock and pump lever back and forth to
raise one endof the bladehigher than the other end.
2. Reposition ratchet lock and pump lever back and
forth to tilt blade in the opposite direction.
Hydraulic Tilt Adjustment
Refer to Figure 1-6 on page 8:
The blade end can be tilted hydraulically with the tilt
cylinder by as much as 20 degrees.
1. Operate tractor control lever to change blade tilt by
as much as 20 degrees right or left.
RB45 Blade Offset
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CAUTION
The blade may come in contact with the tractorreartirewhen
offsetting blade to maximum position and angling blade in the
same direction to most severe angle.
Manual Blade Offset
The blade will offset to the right if the manual link is
mounted on the left side and tothe left if it is mounted on
the right side. There are 5 offset positions; centered; 4”,
10 1/2”, 17” and 23”.
Hydraulic blade Offset with 16” stroke cylinder
If the cylinder is mounted on the right hand side, the
blade will offset to the left up to 27” and to the right up to
10”. If the cylinder is mounted on the left hand side, the
blade will offset to the right up to 27” and to the left up to
10”.
Hydraulic blade Offset with 14” stroke cylinder
If the cylinder is mounted on either side it will offset both
directions 13 1/2”.
RB55 Blade Offset
!
CAUTION
The blade may come in contact with the tractorreartirewhen
offsetting blade to maximum position and angling blade in the
same direction to most severe angle.
Manual Blade Offset
The blade will offset to the right if the manual link is
mounted on the left side and tothe left if it is mounted on
the right side. There are 5 offset positions; centered;
offset 6 1/2”, 13”, 19 1/2” and 25 1/2”.
Hydraulic blade Offset with 16” stroke cylinder
If the cylinder is mounted on the right hand side, the
bladewill offset totheleft up to291/2” and totheright up
to121/2”. If the cylinder ismountedonthe left hand side,
thebladewilloffsettothe right up to 29 1/2” and to the left
up to 12 1/2”.
Hydraulic blade Offset with 14” stroke cylinder
If the cylinder is mounted on either side it will offset both
directions 16”.
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Section 3: Operating Procedures
Section 3: Operating Procedures
Operating Check List
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of the blade. Therefore, it is
absolutelyessential that no oneoperatestheRear Blade
without first having read, fully understood and become
totallyfamiliarwiththeOperator’sManual.Makesurethe
operator has paid particular attention to:
• Important Safety Information, pages 1 to 3
• Section 1: Assembly and Setup, page 6
• Section 2: Adjustments, page 10
• Section 3: Operating Procedures, page 11
• Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication, page 14
Operating Checklist
✔ Check Reference
Check 3-point Hook-up procedure. Be sure all
pins have been installed and are secured.
All blade adjustments have been made and pins
have been installed and are secured.
The operator has read and understood how to
operate the blade.
The Rear Blade has been lubricated as required.
Check the blade initially and periodically for loose
bolts & pins, See Torque V alues Chart.
Make the following inspections after attaching the Rear
Blade to the tractor:
1. Inspect tractor safetyequipment to make sure it is in
good working condition.
2. Carefully raise and lower the implement to ensure
that the drawbar, tires, and other equipment on the
tractor do not contact the frame and moldboard.
3. Carefully pivot bladefully clockwise and offset blade
such that the moldboard end closest to the tractor is
in line with the tractor tire. Raise and lower
implement to ensure tractor tires and tractor do not
contact the blade.
4. Carefully pivot blade fully counterclockwise and
offset blade such that the moldboard end closest to
the tractor is in line with the tractor tire. Raise and
lowerimplementtoensuretractortiresand tractor do
not contact the blade.
5. Inspect hydraulic hoses for wear, damage and
hydraulic leaks. See “AvoidHigh Pressure Fluids
Hazard”onpage 3.
with genuine Land Pride parts.
Replacedamagedandwornhoses
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Transporting
!
CAUTION
When traveling on public roadsat night or during the day, use
accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to
operators of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state and
local laws.
1. Whentravelingonroadways,transport in such away
that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.
2. Leave enough clearance on both sides of the blade
when traveling straight or making turns to keep the
blade from contacting obstacles such as buildings,
trees or fences.
3. Slow down when traveling over rough or hilly terrain.
Basic Operating Instructions
!
WARNING
Do not use blade tilt to raise tractor tires off the ground for
repair. Improper use can damaged the Rear Blade.
!
WARNING
Do not operate the side shift cylinder with blade in the ground
or to push or pull other objects. Improper use can damaged
the Rear Blade.
!
WARNING
Do not use the blade for pulling fence posts, stumps, etc.,
lifting objects, carry objects or towing other equipment. Any
of the above can result in Rear Blade damage, serious bodily
injury or death.
!
DANGER
Never carry a person on the blade. A person can fall and be
ran over by the blade or tractor causing serious injury or
death.
IMPORTANT: Avoidcatching the hydraulic hoses on
brush, post, stumps, and other protrusions that
could damage and/or break them.
1. Thoroughly inspect the work area for buried utility
cables, pipelines, sprinkler heads and any
unforeseen objects. Mark any potential hazards.
2. Placegradestakesif you intend to developa specific
grade or soil level.
3. Adjust the blade to the desired angle, tilt, and offset
position before lowering the blade to the ground.
4. Lower blade to the ground and proceed forward at a
speed of no more than 2to 4 mph. The blade should
immediately begin shaving the soil surface.
5. Set the tractor’s draft-link height control to the
desired position. With the blade set at a 90 degree
angleyoumayneedto raise the bladeslightlysothat
the dirt or gravelcan flow out evenly under the blade
effectively shaving off high spots and filling in
potholes or depressions.
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General Operating Instructions
Once you have familiarized yourself with the Operator’s
Manual, completed the operations checklist, and
properly attached your Land Pride blade to your tractor,
you are now almost ready to begin work. The RB45 and
RB55 Series blades were designed and built by Land
Pride for category lI and lII three-point hitch and Quick
Hitch attachment for 70 to 110 hp tractors with the RB45
Series and 90 to 180 hp tractors with the RB55 Series
that are equipped with remote hydraulic outlets and two
wheel drive capability. They are ideal for snow removal
as well as dirt leveling, finish grading, and backfilling
applications at feedlots, outdoor arenas, building and
construction sites, and maintenance operations on farm
andranch lanes orroadways. They are alsoexcellent for
soil contouring and construction and maintenance of
ditches and waterways.
Hopefully you have checked out your work site for any
buried utility cables, pipelines, sprinkler heads, or other
obstacles that you wouldn’t want to damage or
encounter. Grade stakes should now be in place if you
intend to develop a specific grade, elevation, soil
contour, or roadbedcrown. The blade’sprimary purpose
is for grading or leveling of soil, gravel, or aggregate in
the warmer months or snow removal in the colder
months. These functions are best done at an
approximate 2 to 4 mph ground speed. Becoming
proficient with a blade takes practice.
Tractor horsepower, your personal skill level, soil or
aggregatecomposition,moisturelevels,andcompaction
factors will all have a definite impact on how easily and
effectively you get the job done when you are in the dirt
working mode. Develop a plan to achieve yourexpected
results. Set the blade up at the proper angle or angles to
dothe job. The hydraulictilt, and offset capabilitiesofthe
RB45 and RB55 series make these adjustments easy
utilizingthetractorsremote hydraulic controls. Adjust the
bladeangle by simplypulling a pin androtating the blade
to the desired angle and reinserting the pin. Setting the
blade up may require some experimentation to achieve
the desired results. Lower the blade to the ground and
proceed forward at a speed of no more than 2 to 4 mph.
The blade should immediately begin shaving the soil
surface and dirt or aggregate material. Set the tractor’s
draft-link height control in the desired position. With the
blade set at a90 degree angleyou may needto raise the
bladeslightly so that the dirtorgravel can flow out evenly
under the blade effectively shaving off high spots and
filling in potholes or depressions.
If you have the blade set at a horizontal angle, the
shaved or accumulated material will begin to move
outward toward the trailing edge of the blade. The
greater the angle the more quickly the shaved material
will be distributed off to theside. If itis necessary towork
upnexttoabuilding foundation, abutment, or raised curb
youmay want to offsettheblade so that theoutsideedge
of the bladeis beyond the outer edge of thetractor tire in
working position. Back-filling operations may be more
easily performed by reversing the blade and operating
the tractor inreverse or commonly called the push mode.
If you are performing the construction of soil contours or
waterwaysyouwillprobablyneedtosetatilt angle on the
blade to achieve the desired effect. If you are grading or
cuttinga new ditch bank or formingaroadcrown, you will
probably want to offset the blade in combination with
setting an appropriate tilt angle. This again will likely
require some experimentation to gain desired results.
Snow removal techniques with a blade will be very
similar to dirt working techniques and will require a little
experimentation to become proficient.
With a little practice you should become a very good
operator and consistently achieve the desired results
you expect with your Land Pride RB45 and RB55 Series
blade.
See “Section 6: Specifications & Capacities” on page 15
and “Section 7: Features and Benefits” on page 16 for
additional information and performance enhancing
options.
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Section 4: Options
Section 4: Options
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Skid Shoes
The skid shoes are attached to both ends of the blade to
help prevent damage to the surface of the ground by the
blade. Refer to the skid shoe manual for assembly
instructions and operations.
Kit Bundle
301-110A SKID SHOE ASSEMBLY
15002
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Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication
Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication
Maintenance
Properservicingand adjustment is the key to thelonglife
of any implement. With careful and systematic
inspection, you can avoid costly maintenance, time and
repair.
After using your Rear Blade for several hours, check all
bolts to be sure they are tight.
Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety labels by
obtaining new labels from your Land Pride Dealer
Lubrication
Land Pride
!
WARNING
Do not alter the Rear Blade. Altering the blade can adversely
affect its performance and reliability causing damage to the
blade, tractor and/or bodily injury. Always replace damaged
parts with original Land Pride parts.
Lubrication
Legend
10347
15000
Multi-purpose
spray lube
Multi-purpose
grease lube
Multi-purpose
oil lube
50
Intervals in hours at which
lubrication is required
hrs
Seasonally
Moldboard and Blade
Greasemoldboard and blade whenstoringfor an extended
period of time.
Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose
Quantity = Coat Generously
25
Hours
Pivot Shaft
Grease every 24 hours.
Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose
Quantity = 2-4 pumps
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Section 6: Specifications & Capacities
Section 6: Specifications & Capacities
RB45 & RB55 Series Rear Blades
Model/Series RB4596 RB45108 RB5596
Blade Width 96” 108” 96”
Approximate Weight (lbs.) 890 * 940 * 1330 *
Max. Gross Vehicle Weight (G.V.W.) 9,500 lbs. 9,500 lbs. 15,000 lbs.
Horsepower Rating 90 180
Hitch Type Cat. 2 Cat. 2 & 3
Fits Land Pride Quick Hitch
Blade Thickness 1/4” reinforced 5/16” reinforced
Blade Height 19”
Angle/Position 6 Forward up to 45 degrees right or left
6 Reverse up to 45 degrees right or left
Cutting Edge 1/2” x 6”
Reversible
Double bevel
Tilt Up to 20 degrees left or right
Options Skid Shoes
Hydraulic Offset
Hydraulic Tilt
Blade Construction Boxed Section
* No offsetting or tilt components.
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Section 7: Features and Benefits
Section 7: Features and Benefits
RB45 Series Rear Blade
Features Benefits
Working widths 96”, 108”
HP Range 70 - 110 HP
7 Forward and 7 reverse
positions
Tilt left or right Tilt moldboard left or right for ditching.
Offset left or right Position the moldboard beyond tractor tire and enable to work closer to obstructions.
Rolled moldboards Material ‘rolls’ which causes less drag on the blade.
19” Moldboard height Tall moldboard allows for a great deal of material to be moved.
Formed moldboard lip Top lip of moldboard is formed at 90 degrees for additional strength.
” Moldboard thickness with
3/16” reinforcement channel
2 ” Kingpin Kingpin is matched to handle workloads up to 110 HP.
Reversible cutting edge Lengthens blade life by being able to use both edges.
Fully welded main frame Overall mainframe strength is enhanced due to being fully welded.
Retractable parking stand Enables one person hook-up and keeps the mainframe off the ground.
Heavy-duty pivot housing 5/8” Thick steel gives pivot housing strength, which is very impor tant when pulling blade in
Optional hydraulic
adjustments
Warranty One year parts & labor.
Various positions to work in various conditions to get desired results.
Heavy-duty moldboard to handle the workload from tractors up to 110 HP.
tilt, offset or angled positions.
Hydraulic adjustments can be made from the tractor seat for on the go changes.
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Section 7: Features and Benefits
RB55 Series Rear Blades
Features Benefits
Working widths 108”, 120”
Tractor HP Range 90-180 HP
Cat. 2 and 3 Bushing provided to go from Cat. 2 to Cat. 3 enables a wider variety of tractors to be used.
7 Forward and 7 reverse
positions
Tilt left or right Tilt moldboard left or right for ditching.
Offset left or right Position the moldboard beyond the tractor tire and enable to work closer to obstructions.
19” Moldboard height Tall moldboard allows for a great deal of material to be moved.
4” Solid Kingpin 4” Solid steel is matched for workloads up to 180 HP.
Heavy-duty pivot housing 1” Thick steel gives pivot housing strength, which is very important when pulling blade in
5/16” Moldboard with
reinforcement
Formed moldboard lip Top lip of moldboard is formed at 90 degrees for additional strength.
Reversible cutting edge Lengthens blade life by being able to use both edges.
Fully welded reinforced main
frame
Retractable parking stand Enables one person hook-up and keeps the mainframe off of the ground.
Grease points in front pivot
shaft
Skid shoes (optional) Skid shoes protect the moldboard from hitting low lying obstructions like manhole covers.
Side plates (optional) Side plates allow the blade to hold material in to drag from one spot to another.
Hydraulic adjustments Hydraulic adjustments can be made from the tractor seat for on the go changes.
Warranty One year parts & labor.
Various positions to work in various conditions to get desired results.
tilt, offset or angled positions.
Heavy-duty moldboard to handle loads from 180 HP tractors.
Overall mainframe strength is enhanced due to being fully welded.
Helps front pivot shaft to easily move.
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Section 8: Appendix
Section 8: Appendix
Table of Contents
Torque Values Chart
Bolt Head Identification
Land Pride
Bolt Head Identification
Bolt Size
(Inches)
1
in-tpi
1/4" - 20 7.4 5.6 11 8 16 12 M 5 X 0.8436597
1/4" - 28 8.5 6 13 10 18 14 M 6 X 1 7 5 11 8 15 11
5/16" - 18 15 11 24 17 33 25 M 8 X 1.25 17 12 26 19 36 27
5/16" - 24 17 13 26 19 37 27 M 8 X 1 18 13 28 21 39 29
3/8" - 16 27 20 42 31 59 44 M10 X 1.5 33 24 52 39 72 53
3/8" - 24 31 22 47 35 67 49 M10 X 0.75 39 29 61 45 85 62
7/16" - 14 43 32 67 49 95 70 M12 X 1.75 58 42 91 67 125 93
7/16" - 20 49 36 75 55 105 78 M12 X 1.5 60 44 95 70 130 97
1/2" - 13 66 49 105 76 145 105 M12 X 1 90 66 105 77 145 105
1/2" - 20 75 55 115 85 165 120 M14 X 2 92 68 145 105 200 150
9/16" - 12 95 70 150 110 210 155 M14 X 1.5 99 73 155 115 l215 160
9/16" - 18 105 79 165 120 235 170 M16 X 2 145 105 225 165 315 230
5/8" - 11 130 97 205 150 285 210 M16 X 1.5 155 115 240 180 335 245
5/8" - 18 150 110 230 170 325 240 M18 X 2.5 195 145 310 230 405 300
3/4" - 10 235 170 360 265 510 375 M18 X 1.5 220 165 350 260 485 355
3/4" - 16 260 190 405 295 570 420 M20 X 2.5 280 205 440 325 610 450
7/8" - 9 225 165 585 430 820 605 M20 X 1.5 310 230 650 480 900 665
7/8" - 14 250 185 640 475 905 670 M24 X 3 480 355 760 560 1050 780
1" - 8 340 250 875 645 1230 910 M24 X 2 525 390 830 610 1150 845
1" - 12 370 275 955 705 1350 995 M30 X 3.5 960 705 1510 1120 2100 1550
1-1/8" - 7 480 355 1080 795 1750 1290 M30 X 2 1060 785 1680 1240 2320 1710
1 1/8" - 12 540 395 1210 890 1960 1440 M36 X 3.5 1730 1270 2650 1950 3660 2700
1 1/4" - 7 680 500 1520 1120 2460 1820 M36 X 2 1880 1380 2960 2190 4100 3220
1 1/4" - 12 750 555 1680 1240 2730 2010
1 3/8" - 6 890 655 1990 1470 3230 2380
1 3/8" - 12 1010 745 2270 1670 3680 2710
1 1/2" - 6 1180 870 2640 1950 4290 3160
1 1/2" - 12 1330 980 2970 2190 4820 3560
Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above.
Grade 2 Grade 5
Grade 8
N·m ft-lb3N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb mm x pitch N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb
Bolt Size
(Metric)
1
in-tpi = nominal thread diameter in inches-threads per inch
2
N· m = newton-meters
3
ft-lb= foot pounds
4
mm x pitch = nominal thread diameter in millimeters x thread
pitch
5.8
Class 5.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9
8.8 10.9
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Warranty
Land Pride warrants tothe original purchaser that thisLand 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.
Overall Unit: One year Parts and Labor
Hydraulic Cylinder: One year Parts and Labor.
Hoses and Seals: Considered wear items.
Cutting Edges: Considered wear items.
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 beinterpreted to render Land Prideliable 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
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.
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Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060
Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA
www.landpride.com
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