Land Pride RC15, RC35, RC25 User Manual
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Operator’s Manual
RC15, RC25, and RC35 Series
Rotary Cutter
Manufacturing, Inc.
P.O. Box 5060
● Salina, Kansas 67402-5060
Read theOperator’smanual entirely.When yousee this symbol, the subsequent instruc-
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tions and warnings are serious - followwithout exception. Yourlife and the livesof others
depend on it!
Model RC15 Model RC25 Model RC35
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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Terminology: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Definitions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Section 1 Assembly and Setup . . . . . . . . .9
Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Hitch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
RC15 Tailwheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
RC25 & RC35 Tailwheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3-Point Tractor Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Safety Guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Section 2 Operating Instructions . . . . . .12
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operating Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cutting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Section 3 Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cutting Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Section 4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . .15
Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication .17
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Service Cutting Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Shearbolt Driveline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Walterscheid Slip Clutch Run-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Eurocardan Clutch Run-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Eurocardan Clutch Assembly & Disassembly . . . .18
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
4-Plate Slip Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
2-Plate Slip Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Tailwheel Spindle Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Tailwheel hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Driveline U-Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Driveline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Section 6 Specifications and Capacities 23
Section 7 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes . . . . 26
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
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LandPride provides this publication“asis”without warranty of anykind,eitherexpressedor implied. While everyprecautionhasbeen taken in the preparationofthis manual,
Land Pride assumes noresponsibility forerrors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed fordamages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Land
Pride reservesthe right to revise and improveits productsas it sees fit. This publication describes the stateof this product at the time of its publication, and may not reflect
the product in the future. The illustrations in this manual are not intended for safeand proper assembly or disassemblyof equipment. The illustrations are intended for ordering parts only.
Land Pride is registered trademark.
All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Printed in the United States of America.
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Important Safety Information
For your safety and to develop a better understanding of
your equipment, thoroughly read the Operator’s Sections
of this manual before operation.
Safety Notations
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates that there is a
potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra
safetyprecautions must be taken.Whenyousee this symbol,bealertand carefully read themessagethat followsit.
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 equipment.
Watch for the following Safety Notations throughout
your Operator’s Manual:
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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.
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WARNING!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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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
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Safety Rules
These rules and instructions
must be revie wed at least ann uall y
by all operators!
Most accidents are the result of negligence and carelessness,causedbyfailure of the operator to followsafety precautions. Even though your implement is designed with
manybuilt-in safetyfeatures,thefollowingprecautionsare
mandatory to prevent such accidents.
Make sure everyonethat uses this machine has read the
Operator’sManual and understands how to operate it
safely.
This Operator’s Manual is considered a part of the implement and should remain so when loaned or sold.
Prior To Operation
1. Do not allow anyone to operate this machine who has not
been properly trained in its safe operation.
2. Wear proper eye protection to prevent injury from
flying objects.
3. To prevent personal injury caused by thrown objects,
the use of front safety shields is strongly recommended.
4. Do not let children operate the implement.
5. Never allow passengers.
6. Do not leave the tractor or the implement unattended with
the engine running.
7. Before cutting, clear the area of objects and debris that
could become entangled in the blades or thrown from the
cutter.
During Operation
1. Never operate the cutter near people and do not stand near
the cutter while blades are in motion.
2. After striking anobject, disengage PTO, shutoff tractor and
inspect for damage before continuing.
3. Do not operate the cutter in reverse unless necessary. Debris maybe thrown fromthe front of thecutter; therefore, increasing the risk of injury to the operator.
4. Check thecutter periodicallyfor loosehardware andtighten
if necessary.
5. Never operate the cutter while in the raised transport position.
6. Disengage the PTO when raised for transport or backing
up.
7. Travel slowly over rough terrain and be alert to holes and
gullies.
8. Use warning flags or approved warning lights at night and
during other periods of poor visibility. Do your best to prevent highway accidents.
9. Be alert to traffic when crossing or cutting near roadways.
Always maintain complete control of the machine. Know
your state and local laws concerning highway safety and
regulations. Comply with these laws when transporting machinery.
10.Keep PTO shielding in place and in good condition. Do not
operate cutter with shields missing.
11.Always use proper PTO speed or machine damage may result. This cutteris designed to be used witha tractor using a
540 rpm rear PTO.
12.In orderto maintain steering control, add ballast to tractor.
To determine the amount of ballast required refer to your
tractor operator’s manual.
During Maintenance
1. Before performing maintenance, disconnect PTO driveline
and securely block cutter on safe supporting stands. Do not
position stands under axle or wheel supports.
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Safety Labels
Your implement comes equipped with all safety labels in place.
They were designed to help you safely operate your implement.
1. Read and follow label directions.
2. Keep all safety labels clean and legible.
3. Replace all damaged or missing labels.
4. Some new equipment installed during repair require safety
labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified
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by the manufacturer. When ordering new components make
sure the correct safety labels are included in the request. To
order new labels go to your Land Pride dealer.
5. Refer to this section for proper label placement.
To install new labels:
a. Clean the area the label is to be placed.
b. Peel backing from label. Press firmly on surface
being careful not to cause air bubbles under label.
818-130C
Caution 540 RPM
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818-130C
Caution 540 RPM
818-161C
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Caution Rotary Cutter
General Safety
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818-187C
Danger PTO Shield
818-187C
Danger PTO Shield
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Amber Reflector
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Danger Guard Missing
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ROTATING DRIVELINE
KEEP AWAY!
818-552C
Danger PTO Driveline
ROTATING DRIVELINE
KEEP AWAY!
818-552C
Danger PTO Driveline
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818-554C
Warning General
Cutter Safety
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Warning General
Cutter Safety
818-555C
Danger Rotating Blade
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Danger Rotating Blade
818-556C
Thrown Object Hazard
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Danger Chain Guard
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Danger Chain Guard
818-557C
Peligro
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818-557C
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