Land Pride RC5515 User Manual

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Rotary Cutter

RC5515 & RC6515 (540 RPM) RCM5515 & RCM6515 (1000 RPM)

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Operator’s Manual

Read the Operator’sManual 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!

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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Free Informational Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Section 1: Assembly & Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Horsepower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Drawbar Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

PTO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Hydraulic Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Torque Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Hitch Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Standard Clevis Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Double Swivel Clevis Hitch (Optional) . . . . . . . . 12

Bar-Tite Hitch (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Ball Hitch (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Pintle Hitch (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Hitch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Wing Axle Assembly to Center Axle . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Standard Clevis Hitch Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Double Swivel Clevis Hitch Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Bar-Tite Hitch Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Check Driveline Collapsible Length . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Shorten Driveline Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Hydraulic Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Purge Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Unhooking The Rotary Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Section 2: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Center & Wing Section Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Center Deck Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Wing Deck Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Cutting Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Section 3: Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . 22

Pre-Start Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Tractor & Cutter Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Blade Operation Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Avoid Extreme Turning Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Transport Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Field Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Lower Wing Down & Set Cutting Height . . . . . . . 26

Set Wing Lift Lever In Float Position . . . . . . . . . 26

Select Gear Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Engage Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Disengage Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Section 4: Options & Accessories . . . . . . . . 28

Safety Guard Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Hitch Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Tire Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Hydraulic Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Optional Low Lift Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Hydraulic Wing Control Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

3 Spool Control Valve Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Selector Control Valve Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Shredder Blade Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Slow Moving Vehicle Sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication . . . . . 31

General Maintenance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Tractor Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Tire Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Cutter Blade Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Drivelines With Slip Clutches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Type A Clutches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Type B Clutches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Skid Shoe Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Center Skid Shoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Wing Skid Shoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Side Skirt Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Long Term Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Ordering Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Hitch Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Adjustable Turnbuckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Axle Hub Bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Optional Tandem Axle Pivot Joints . . . . . . . . . . .39

Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Divider Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Double Swivel Clevis Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Bar-Tite Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Intermediate Driveline Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Wing Driveline Profile Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Wing Driveline Joints & Shields . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Conventional Driveline Profile Tubes . . . . . . . . . 43

Conventional Driveline Joints & Shields . . . . . . . 43

CV Main Driveline Profile Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

CV Main Driveline Joints & Shields . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Accessing CV Driveline Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Section 6: Specifications & Capacities . . . . . 46

Section 7: Features & Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Section 8: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Section 9: Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . 50

Section 10: Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Land Pride provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been taken in the preparationof this manual,Land Pride assumesno responsibility forerrors oromissions. Neither isany liabilityassumedfor damagesresulting from theuse oftheinformation contained herein. LandPridereservesthe right to reviseandimprove its productsasit sees fit. This publicationdescribes 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.

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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.

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 familiarwith all

functions of the unit.

▲ The operator must not use drugs

or alcohol as they can change the alertness or coordination of that personwhile operating equipment. The operator should, if taking over-the-counter drugs, seek medical advice on whether he/she can safely operate the equipment.

▲ Operate implement from the

driver’s seat only.

▲ Make sure all guards and shields

are in place and secured before operating the implement.

▲ Do not leave tractor or implement

unattended with engine running.

▲ Dismounting from a moving tractor

could cause serious injury or death.

▲ Do not allow anyone to stand

between the tractor and implement while backing up to the implement.

▲ 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.

▲ Turningtractor too tight may cause

implement to ride up on wheels. This could result in injury or equipment damage.

▲ Do not carry passengers on

implement at any time.

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

Be Aware of Signal Words

A Signal word designates a degree or level of hazard seriousness. The signal words are:

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.

are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of equipment.

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 also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

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 an

area where children normally do not play. Secure implement by using blocks and supports.

OFF

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Parts Manual QR Locator

The QR (Quick Reference) code on the front cover and to the left will take you to the Parts Manual for this equipment. Download the appropriate App on your smart phone, open the App, point your phone on the QR code and take a picture.

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Dealer QR Locator

The QR code on the left will link you to available dealers for Land Pride products. Refer to Parts Manual QR Locator on this page for detailed instructions.

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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 whendriven on publicroads.They are difﬁcult to see, especially at night.

▲ Flashing warning lights and turn

signals are recommended whenever driving on public roads.

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 more than weight of tractor but less than 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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Important Safety Information

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

▲ Wear protective 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 ﬂuidunder pressure can

penetrate the skin causing serious injury.

▲ Avoid the hazard by relieving

pressure before disconnecting hydrauliclines or performing work on the system.

▲ Make sure all hydraulic ﬂuid

connections are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition before applying pressure to the system.

▲ Use a piece of paper or

cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to check for suspected leaks.

▲ Wear protective gloves and safety

glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems.

▲ DO NOT DELAY. 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.

Tire Safety

▲ Tire changing can be dangerous

and should be preformed by trained personnel using the correct tools and equipment.

▲ When inﬂating tires, use a clip-on

chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and NOT in front of or over the tire assembly. Use a safety cage if available.

▲ When removing and installing

wheels, use wheel handling equipment adequate for the weight involved.

Use Seat Belt and ROPS

▲ Operate only tractors equipped

with Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and seat belt.

▲ Fasten seat belt snugly and

securely to help protect operator from being thrown, crushed, or severely injured if a rollover occurs; and from falling off the tractor and being ran over by the tractorand/or cutter. Not using the seat belt can result in serious injury or death.

▲ Wearing protective equipment

such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, and ear plugs is highly recommended.

Keep Riders Off Machinery

▲ Riders obstruct the operator’s

view. Riders could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine.

▲ Never allow children to operate

equipment.

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Safety Labels

Your Rotary Cutter 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. Refer to this section for proper label placement. Replace all damaged or missing labels. Order new labels from your nearest Land Pride dealer. To find your nearest dealer, visit our dealer locator at www.landpride.com.

3. Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as

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. Press firmly onto the surface. d. Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card

or with a similar type straight edge.

818-130C

Caution! Use 540 rpm PTO only (RC Series Cutters)

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818-240C

Caution! Use 1000 rpm PTO only (RCM Series Cutters)

TRACTOR MUST HAVE SAFETY GUARDING

818-276C

Warning!Rotating BladeHazard Left Side Only

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818-840C

Danger: Rollover Hazard Left side only

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818-830C

Safety Combo 2-Places (Right and Left Wings)

818-229C

Amber Reflector 2- Places (Front Side of Both Transport Lock Bars)

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Red Reflector

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2-places (Back Side of Both Transpor t Lock Bars)

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818-561C

Danger! Raised Wing Hazard 2-Places (Right and Left Wings)

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818-556C

Danger! Thrown Object Hazard 2-Places (Right and Left Wings)

818-564C

Danger! Rotating Blade 2-Places (Right and Left Wings)

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818-540C

Danger! Shield Missing - DO NOT Operate 4-Places (All Drive Lines)

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818-543C

Danger! Guard Missing - DO NOT Operate 3-Places (Center Section, Right and Left Wings)

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818-045C

Pinch Point Warning 2-Places (Right & Left Side of Center Axle)

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ROTATING DRIVELINE

KEEP AWAY!

818-552C

Danger! Rotating Driveline Keep Away

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Standard Clevis Hitch Shown

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838-094C

Warning: High Pressure

Standard Clevis Hitch Shown

838-588C

Warning: Folding Cutter Speed Warning

848-088C

Danger: Guard Missing Located behind replaceable sideskirt (#1).

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Introduction

Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners.

ThisRotar y Cutter hasbeen designed with care andbuilt by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper assembly, maintenance and safeoperating practices will help youget years of satisfactory use from this machine.

Application

TheRC5515, RCM5515,RC6515, andRCM6515 Series Rotary Cutters are designed and built by Land Pride to provide excellent cutting performance on gently sloping or slightly contoured right-of-ways, roadsides, pastures, set-aside-acres, or for residue in row crop fields. The 15' cutting width, 2" to 14" cutting height, and ability to cut weeds and brush make them well suited for these applications. This Rotary Cutter utilizes a pull-type selflevelingclevishitch for attachment to 50-250 hp tractors. This series features a Cat. 5 main driveline and offers various safety guard selections making them an excellent choice for state and municipal mowing applications. Productivity, product life, and product serviceability are significantly improved with the smoothtopfeature.The smooth topdeck greatly reducestopside grass accumulation or makes any accumulated clipping removal from the deck a breeze.

See “Specifications & Capacities” on page 46 and “Features & Benefits” on page 48 for additional information & performance enhancing options.

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 the time of printing. Some parts may 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.

• Store this manual in the dry storage tube for future

reference. See Figure 1 for storage tube location.

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

IMPORTANT: A special point of information related

to the following topic. Land Pride’s intention is this information must be read & noted beforecontinuing.

Owner Assistance

The Online Warranty Registration should be completed by the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is necessary to provide you with quality customer service.

The parts on your Rotary Cutter have been specially designedbyLand Prideand shouldonly be replacedwith genuine Land Pride parts. Contact a Land Pride dealer if customer service or repair parts are required. Your Land Pride dealer has trained personnel, repair parts, and equipment needed to service the implement.

Serial Number

Model No. _____________Serial No. _______________ For quick reference and prompt service, record model

number and ser ial number in the spaces provided above and again on warranty page 51. Always provide model numberand serial number when ordering parts and in all correspondences with your Land Pr ide dealer. Refer to Figure 1 for location of your serial number plate.

Dry Storage Tube

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Serial Number Plate Location

Figure 1

Free Informational Video

Besure torequest yourfree copy ofthe 15'Rotar y Cutter Informational Video (also applicable to

10', 14' & 20' cutters) from your local Land Pride dealer.

Further Assistance

Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new cutter.If for anyreasonyou do notunderstand anypart of thismanual or are not satisfiedwith the service received, the following actions are suggested:

1. Discuss the matter with your dealership ser vice manager making sure that person is aware of any problemsyou mayhave and 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

NOTE: A special point of information that the operator should be aware of before continuing.

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E-mail address

lpservicedept@landpride.com

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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up

Tractor Requirements

Horsepower

Tractor horsepower should be within the range noted below. Tractors outside the horsepower range must not be used. If the tractor is too small, it can be pushed around and/or flipped over by the weight of the cutter. Too large a tractor can damage the cutter.

Horsepower Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-250 HP

Drawbar Set-up

Refer to Figure 1-1:

Maintainproper distance, dimension“A”, betweencenter of drawbar hitch pin hole and end of tractor PTO shaft.

Hitch Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Draw Bar

540 RPM & 1 3/8" @ 1000 RPM Rear PTO Speed:

“A”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14"- 16"

“B”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8" - 10"

“C”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18" to 22"

1 3/4" @ 1000 RPM Rear PTO Speed:

“A”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18" - 20"

“B”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10" - 12"

“C”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18" to 22"

IMPORTANT: PTO damage may occur if distances “A” and “B” are not properly maintained.

IMPORTANT: A PTO adaptor should not be used. Using a PTO adaptor can damage the PTO.

• Three duplex outlets are required if the wings are

raised and lowered independently. (Requires Hydraulic Wing Control Kit on page 29 to raise wings independently.)

• If the tractor does not have the necessary number of

duplex outlets, there are control valve kits available to addoutlets. See “Hydraulic Accessories” onpage 28 for a complete description of the kits.

Before You Start

Read and understand the operator’s manual for your cutter. An understanding of how it works will aid in the assembly and setup of your cutter.

It is best to go through the Pre-Assembly Checklist before assembling the cutter. Speed up your assembly task and make the job safer by having all needed parts and equipment readily at hand.

Torque Requirements

See “Torque Values Chart” on page 50 to determine correct torque values when tightening hardware. See “Additional Torque Values” at bottom of chart for exceptions to common torque values.

Pre-Assembly Checklist

Check Referenc

Have a fork lift or loader with properly sized chains and safety stands capable of lifting and supporting the equipment on hand.

Have a minimum of two people available during assembly.

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Figure 1-1

PTO Speed

Rear PTO Speed:

Model RC5515 & RC6515 . . . . . . . . . . . . .540 RPM

Model RCM5515 & RCM6515. . . . . . . . .1000 RPM

Hydraulic Outlets

The number of tractor hydraulic duplex outlets is dependent upon how the Rotary Cutter is set-up.

• Two duplex outlets are required if the wings are raised

and lowered simultaneously. (Factory standard)

Make sure all major components and loose parts are shipped with the machine.

Double check to make sure all parts, fasteners, and pins are installed in the correct location. Refer to the Parts Manual if unsure. By double checking, you will lessen the chance of using a bolt incorrectly that may be needed later.

NOTE:Allassembledhardwarefrom the factory has been installed in the correct location. Remember location of a part or fastener if removed during assembly. Keep parts separated.

Make sure working parts move freely, bolts are tight & cotter pins are spread.

Make sure all grease ﬁttings are in place and lubricated.

Make sure all safety labels are correctly located and legible. Replace if damaged.

Make sure all red and amber reﬂectors are correctly located and visible when machine is in transport position.

Make sure all tires are inﬂated to the speciﬁed psi air pressure and all wheel bolts and axle nuts are tightened to the speciﬁed torque.

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PartsManual 330-323P

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Hitch Types

Refer to Figure 1-2:

Thecutter isfactory supplied witha standardclevishitch. Other optional hitches are available.They are the double swivel clevis hitch, Bar-Tite hitch, ball hitch, and pintle hitch. See your nearest Land Pride dealer should you want to change your hitch set-up.

Standard Clevis Hitch

A clevis leveling rod attached to the underside of the cleviskeepsthe clevisparallel with the tractor drawbarat all cutting heights. Cutter rotation about the tractor drawbaris limitedto slots locatedin the clevis’ upper and lower plates and drawbar hole size.

Double Swivel Clevis Hitch (Optional)

The double swivel clevis hitch allows the cutter to pivot about the tractor drawbar freely in two directions. It is designed to reduce twisting torque on the cutter hitch and tractor drawbar while cutting hillsides. The hitch swivel is greaseable. The clevis can be held horizontal with the hitch bolt while backing tractor up to align the drawbarwiththe clevis.Theclevismust be shimmed with included washers to reduce clevis and drawbar wear.

Bar-Tite Hitch (Optional)

Thebar-titehitch functionsthesame asthedoubleswivel clevis hitch except it is constructed of case hardened steel and has a bushingin the tongue to extend hitch life. Bushing and hitch swivel are greaseable.

Ball Hitch (Optional)

Cutter rotation about the tractor drawbar is limited to swivel movement over the 2 5/16" tractor mounted ball.

Pintle Hitch (Optional)

A pintle leveling rod attached to the underside of the pintle keeps the pintle parallel with the tractor drawbar at all cutting heights. Cutter rotation about the tractor drawbar is limited to movement about the pintle connection.

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CLEVIS HITCH LEVELING ROD

Figure 1-3b

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Figure 1-3c

Hitch Assembly

Refer to Figure 1-3a, 1-3b & 1-3c:

1. Instructions “a” & “b” below are for cutters equipped with a standard clevis hitch only. See Figure 1-2 on page 12 for an illustration of a standard clevis hitch.

a. (See Figure 1-3a) Install clevis level rod (#1) to

center deck lug using clevis pin, flat washer, and cotter pin provided with your cutter.

b. (See Figure 1-3b) Install clevis level rod to clevis

hitch using clevis pin, flat washer, and cotter pin provided with your cutter.

2. (SeeFigure 1-3a)Install levelrods(#2) to hitch using clevis pin, flat washer,and cotter pin provided with your cutter. Final adjustment should be made when the cutter is attached to the tractor.

3. (SeeFigure 1-3c)Install par king jack(#3) tothe hitch and secure with attached pin (#4). Adjust jack to correct tractor drawbar height.

Wing Axle Assembly to Center Axle

Refer to Figure 1-4:

Connect turnbuckle to wing axles before lowering wings. Otherwise, personal injury and/or damage to the turnbuckle can occur.

WARNING

3. Attach turnbuckle to wing axle with spacer (#5) positioned under the turnbuckle. Secure with hex head bolt and locknut (#4).

4. Tighten locknut (#1) until snug. Do not overtighten. Allow wing angle to pivot.

5. Tighten locknut (#4) to the correct torque.

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complete.

Wing axle hex head bolts (#1) are tightened forshipping purposes.

1. Slightly loosen hex head bolts (#1).

2. Rotate wing axles (#2) and install turnbuckle (#3).

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Standard Clevis Hitch Hook-up

A Crushing Hazard exists when hooking-up equipment to a tractor. Do not allow anyone to stand between tractor and implement while backing-up to implement. Do not operate hydraulic 3-Point lift controls while someone is directly behind the tractor or near the implement.

Refer to Figure 1-5:

1. Make sure par king jack (#3) is properly attached to

2. Back tractor within close proximity of clevis (#9).

3. Raise or lower parking jack (#3) to align clevis (#9)

4. Back tractor up to cutter hitch until holes in drawbar

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IMPORTANT: Jack attachment pin must be fully

inserted and secured before working on or around a cutter not hooked to the tractor drawbar.

cutter hitch and secured with attachment pin (#8).

with tractor drawbar. Drawbar should fit between lower and upper plates of clevis.

and clevis hitch (#9) are aligned.

NOTE: Hitch pin (#1) and hairpin cotter (#2) are supplied by customer.

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Figure 1-5

5. Attach cutter to tractor drawbar with customer supplied hitch pin (#1) and hairpin cotter (#2).

6. Lower parking jack (#3) until hitch weight is supported by drawbar.Protect parking jack from damage by removing it from the hitch and storing it on the left-hand wing deck storage base. Prevent waterand freeze damageby storingit sothat thefoot is level with or lower than the head, especially when the wing is folded up. See cover picture for correct position.

7. Attach hitch safety chain (#4) to the tractor. Adjust chain length to remove all slack except what is necessary to permit turning. Lock chain hook securely to the safety chain.

8. See “Driveline Installation” on page 17 and “Hydraulic Hook-up” on page 18.

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Double Swivel Clevis Hitch Hook-up

Refer to Figure 1-6:

1. Make certain parking jack (#3) is properly attached

2. Back tractor within close proximity of swivel

3. Rotate swivel clevis (#2) up until level as shown and

4. Raise or lower parking jack (#3) until swivel

5. Back tractor up until holes in swivel clevis (#2) align

6. Removebolt (#1) from holes (A)and insert it through

7. Securehex bolt (#1) with hexnut (#10).Drawhex nut

8. Screw hex jam nut (#11) up against hex nut (#10).

9. Hold hex nut (#10) and tighten jam nut (#11) to the

10. Lower parking jack (#3) until hitch weight is

DANGER

IMPORTANT: Jack attachment pin must be fully

inserted and secured before working on or around a cutter not hooked to the tractor drawbar.

to cutter and secured with attachment pin (#8).

clevis (#2). Be sure to allow room to rotate swivel clevis (#2) up without hitting tractor drawbar (#12).

insert 1"-8 x 5 1/2" GR5 hex bolt (#1) through lower holes (A) to hold swivel clevis level.

clevis (#2) is in-line with tractor drawbar (#12).

with hole in tractor drawbar (#12).

upper plate of clevis (#2), two flat washers (#9), drawbar(#12), two moreflat washers(#9), andlower plate of clevis (#2). Add more flat washers (#9) if necessary to take up any remaining slack.

up snug. Do not tighten.

correct torque.

supported by tractor drawbar.

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Tractor Hookup to Swivel Clevis Hitch

Figure 1-6

IMPORTANT: Protect parking jack by storing it on

the left wing deck before moving the cutter. Make sure the jack is stored with its base level or lower than the head to prevent water and freeze damage.

11. Remove Parking jack (#3) from hitch frame and

attach it to the left-hand wingdeck storage base with attachment pin (#8). Make surethe base is levelwith or lowerthan the head especially after the wings are folded up. See cover picture for correct positioning.

12. Attach hitch safety chain (#4) to the tractor. Adjust

chain length to remove all slack except what is necessary to permit turning. Securely lock chain hook to the safety chain.

13. See “Driveline Installation” on page 17 and

“Hydraulic Hook-up” on page 18.

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Bar-Tite Hitch Hook-up

Refer to Figure 1-7:

Attach Bar-Tite Hitch to Tractor Drawbar

1. Remove 1" x 6 1/2" GR5 hex bolt (#12) and 1" lock nut (#13) from hitch bushing (#3). Keep bolt and lock nut for reuse.

2. Insert 1" x 5 1/2" hex bolt (#1) through hitch top plate (#2), hitch bushing (#3), hitch wear plate (#4), tractor drawbar (#5), and washer (#6) as shown. Secure with 1" lock nut (#7). Tighten 1" lock nut snugly to remove all play and then back nut one-quarter turn. Do Not torque 1" lock nut.

3. Insert two 3/4" x 6" GR5 hex bolts (#8) through, 3/4"flat washers (#9), hitch topplate (#2), hitchwear plate (#4), and formed hitch support (#10) as shown. Secure with 3/4" lock nuts (#11).

4. Tighten 3/4" lock nuts to correct torque.

Attach Tractor to Rotary Cutter

Refer to Figure 1-8:

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IMPORTANT: Jack attachment pin must be fully

inserted and secured before working on or around a cutter not hooked to the tractor drawbar.

8. Attach hitch safety chain (#4) to the tractor. Adjust chain length to remove all slack except what is necessary to permit turning. Securely lock chain hook to the safety chain.

9. See “Driveline Installation” on page 17 and “Hydraulic Hook-up” on page 18.

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Bar-Tite Hitch Assembly to Tractor Tongue

Figure 1-7

1. Make certain parking jack (#3) is properly attached to cutter and secured with attachment pin (#8).

2. Back tractor within close proximity of cutter hitch.

3. Raise or lower parking jack (#3) to align hitch (#10) with bolt hole in swivel clevis (#9).

4. Back tractor up to swivel clevis (#9) until hole in swivel clevis aligns with holes in clevis hitch (#9).

5. Insert 1"-8 x 6 1/2" GR5 hex bolt (#1) through swivel clevis (#9) and hitch swivel (#10). Secure hex bolt with hexflange lock nut (#2). Tighten lock nut snugly to removeall play. Do Not torque hex flange lock nut.

6. Lower parking jack (#3) until hitch weight is supported by drawbar.

IMPORTANT: Protect parking jack by storing it on the left wing deck before moving the cutter. Make sure the jack is stored with its base level or lower than the head to prevent water and freeze damage.

7. Remove parking jack (#3) from hitch and attach it to the left-hand wing deck storage base with attachment pin (#8). Make surethe base is levelwith or lowerthan the head especially after the wings are folded up. See cover picture for correct positioning.

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Driveline Installation

Always disengage PTO, place tractor in park or set park brake, shut tractor engine off, remove switch key, and wait for blades to stop before dismounting from tractor.

Do not operate cutter above its rated PTO speed or machine breakage may result.

Do not engage tractor PTO while hooking-up and unhooking driveline or while someone is standing near the driveline. A person’s body and/or clothing can become entangled in the driveline resulting in serious injury or death.

Make certain all driveline yokes are securely fastened at both ends. A loose yoke can work free allowing the driveline to rotate uncontrollably causing machine damage and bodily injury or death to anyone nearby.

WARNING

DANGER

WARNING

IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to operatea 540 RPM

driveline at 1,000 RPM or a 1,000 RPM driveline at 540RPM. Many tractors provideboth 540 and1,000 RPM PTO modes. Check your tractor’s manual to determine its capabilities.

IMPORTANT: Two small chains are supplied with each driveline. These chains must be attached to the driveline shields and adjacent equipment to keep inner and outer driveline shields from rotating.

Refer to Figure 1-5:

5. Secure chains (#6) on driveline (#5) around hitch clevis rod to restrict dr iveline outer shield from rotating. Re-latch safety chain to driveline guard.

6. Attach safety chain located on the other end of driveline (#5) to the cutter’s main frame to restrict driveline inner shield from rotating. Re-latch safety chain to driveline guard.

Check Driveline Collapsible Length

Refer to Figure 1-9:

IMPORTANT: A driveline that is too long can bottom out causing structural damage to tractor and cutter. The driveline collapsible length will need to be checked only if extreme turns must be made while crossing ditches, terraces or similar areas.

IMPORTANT: The Rotary Cutter must be hitched to the tractor on a level surface with tractor and cutter in a straight line during installation of driveline.

IMPORTANT: The driveline must be lubricated before putting it into service. Refer to Lubrication Points on page 38.

The main driveline may be either constant velocity type or conventional type. Pull-collar couplers and retaining bolts are used to connect the driveline to the tractor and implement gearbox, respectively.

1. Park tractor and cutter in a straight line on a level surface. Place gear selector in park, shut tractor engine off, set park brake, and remove switch key.

2. Verify “DrawbarSet-up” dimensionson page11 are correct before installing driveline.

3. Attach pull-collar coupler to tractor PTO shaft and bolted coupler to divider gearbox shaft.

4. Thedriveline should nowbe movedbackand forth to ensure both ends are secured to the tractor and cutter PTO shafts. Reattach any end that is loose.

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Figure 1-9

1. Make sure dr iveline is installed properly before checking driveline collapsible length (Refer to “Driveline Installation” instructions on page 17).

2. Measure 16" (“B” dimension) back from universal joint shield to end of outer driveline shield as shown in Figure 1-9. If measurement is less than 16", make sure tractor drawbar has been adjusted correctly. Refer to “Drawbar Set-up” instructions on page 11. Ifdrawbar is adjusted correctly and “B” dimensionis still less than 16", then shorten driveline using instructions provided below.

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Figure 1-10

Shorten Driveline Length

Refer to Figure 1-10:

Be sure to first check driveline collapsible length as instructed above. If required, shorten drivelineas follows:

1. Un-hook driveline from tractor PTO shaft and pull outer and inner drivelines apart.

2. Reattach outer dr iveline to tractor PTOshaft. Pull on inner and outer drivelines to be sure universal joints are properly secured.

3. Holdinner and outerdrivelines parallel to each other: a. Measure 16" (“B” dimension) back from outer

drivelineuniversal jointshield and makea markat this location on the inner driveline shield.

b. Measure16" (“B” dimension) back from the inner

drivelineuniversaljoint shieldand makea mar k at this location on the outer driveline shield.

4. Remove driveline from tractor and splitter gearbox.

5. Measure from end of inner shield to scribed mark (“X” dimension). Cutoff innershield at the mark. Cut same amount off the inner shaft (“X1” dimension).

6. Measure from end of outer shield to scribed mark (“Y” dimension). Cutoff outershield at themark. Cut same amount off the outer shaft (“Y1” dimension).

7. Remove all burrs and cuttings.

8. Apply multi-purpose greaseto the inside of the outer shaft and reassemble driveline.

9. Attach driveline to splitter gearbox input shaft and tractor PTO shaft. Refer to “Driveline Installation” on page 17 for detailed instructions.

Hydraulic Hook-up

The required number of duplex outlets at the tractor is dependent upon how the cutter is set-up.

The standard cutter is equipped with three hydraulic cylinders with one in the center for lifting the cutter and one on each wing for folding the wings simultaneously. All three cylinders are set-up for single action (one-way) operation.

Each duplex outlet on your tractor can perform only one operation. One outlet is needed for lifting the cutter and one for lifting the wings simultaneously. A third outlet is required if the wings are lifted independently. This will also require replumbing the hydraulics to the wing cylinders.

Your Land Pride dealer can help you determine the best configuration that will match your needs and your tractor capabilities.Optional control valvekitsare availableif the tractor does not have the required number of duplex outlets.For additional information, see Hydraulic Outlets on page 11.

Hydraulic fluid under high 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 hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin or eyes, it must be treated by a doctor familiar with this type of injury within a few hours or gangrene may result. DO NOT DELAY.

Refer to Figure 1-8 on page 16:

1. Routecylinder hoses(#7) throughhose support loop

2. Check driveline for adequate clearance under all

3. Cycle hydraulic system by raising and lowering

DANGER

and connect to tractor remote outlets. If the tractor has a float option on one of the outlets, connect wing lifthydraulichose tothat outlet and set tractor control lever for the wing cylinder in float position.

ranges of cutter height. With driveline shaft attached to the tractor, slowly raise and lower cutter to its upper and lower limits while observing clearances between hitch and driveline. Adjust tractor drawbar height and/or length if driveline interferes. See Figure 1-1 on page 11 for drawbar dimensions.

center deck cylinder and wing fold cylinders. It may be necessar y to purge the hydraulic system of trapped air if operation is sluggish.

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Purge Hydraulic System

Never remove or install a folding wing cylinder with cylinder rodretracted and wing folded up. The wing is unstable without its folding cylinder and can suddenly fall. Also, air trapped in a new or repaired cylinder will drop the wing suddenly when lowering the wing. Either situation can render the cutter inoperable and cause serious bodily injury or death.

Be sure center and wing decks are lowered to the ground and all hydraulic pressure is relieved before disconnecting any hydraulic lines or fittings between the Rotary Cutter and tractor hydraulic system.

The wing deck lift cylinder may be purged as follows:

1. With wings lowered to the ground, shut tractor off

2. Loosen hydraulic hose fittings slightly at each wing

3. Restart tractor and slowly activate tractor control

4. Once air is purged from the hydraulic system for the

5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 above to purge center deck lift

DANGER

WARNING

and move the wing hydraulic control lever back and forth to relieve hydraulic pressure at the wing cylinders.

cylinder to allow air and fluid to escape.

lever to retract the wing cylinders and to purge trapped air from the hydraulic system.

wing cylinders, tighten the hose fittings at each wing cylinder.

cylinder.Make sure the cutter skid shoes are resting on the ground or the lift cylinder is fully retracted against the stroke control spacers and all hydraulic pressure is relieved at the lift cylinder before loosening the lift cylinder hose fitting.

Unhooking The Rotary Cutter

1. See “Long TermStorage” on page 37 if parking the cutter for long periods and end of season.

2. Disengage PTO,park on a level hard surface.Place gear selector in park, and set park brake.

3. Waitfor blades to come to a complete stop and then fold wings up to transport position.

Refer to Figure 3-3 on page 25:

4. Remove hairpin clips (#1) from storage pins (#2).

Refer to Figure 3-4 on page 25:

5. Swing transpor t lock bars (#3) down and place over lock pins (#4). Secure with hairpin clips (#1).

Refer to Figure 2-2 on page 20:

6. Removestrokecontrolspacers from centerhydraulic cylinder and lower cutter until front skids are resting on the ground. Replace stroke control spacers as needed to support wheels at this position.

7. With tractor gear selector inpark and park brakeset, shut tractor engine off, and removeswitch key. Move cylinder lift levers back and forth to release hydraulic line pressure.

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Figure 1-11

Refer to Figure 1-11:

8. Remove parking jack (#3) from the left-hand wing deck and attach to the cutter hitch. Secure parking jack in place with attached jack pin (#8).

9. Unhook hydraulic hoses (#7), driveline safety chain (#6), driveline (#5), and hitch safety chain (#4) from tractor. Store hose ends in hose support loop.

10. Unhook driveline from tractor PTO shaft.

11. Adjust parking jack up or down as needed and remove connecting pin or bolt (#1) (See Figure 1-11 above, Figure 1-6 on page 15, or Figure 1-8 on page 16.

12. Dr ive tractorawayfromcutter andthen lower parking jack until cutter is resting on its front skid shoes.

13. Replace connecting pin/bolt (#1) to the cutter as follows:

a. Ifunhooking from standardclevis or doubleclevis

hitch, replace connecting pin/bolt to cutter hitch.

b. Ifunhooking swivelclevisorbar-tite hitch, remove

hitch components from tractor tongue and reattach to cutter hitch with connecting bolt.

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Center & Wing Section Leveling

These adjustments should be made with your cutter hooked up to the same tractor that will be used for field operations or one having the same drawbar height. Adjust leveling rods as described below.

Center Deck Leveling

Refer to Figure 2-1 & Figure 2-2:

1. Attach cutter to tractor and position it on level ground.

2. Raise both wings to locked position.

3. Using hydrauliclift, adjust center deck height so that the front skids (#2) are 2 to 3 inches above ground.

NOTE: Lengthening leveling rods with adjusting nuts (#4) will lower the front of the cutter.

4. On both sides of thecenter deck are hinge rods (#1). Measure from ground to bottom of hinge rods at the front and back. The hinge rods shouldbe 1" closer to the ground at the front than they are at the back.

If hinge rods are too high at the front:

Loosen jam nuts (#3). Rotate adjusting nuts (#4) an equal amount to lengthen both leveling rods until the hinge rods (#1) are inclined from front to back by 1" with the front being closer to the ground than the back.

If hinge rods are too low at the front:

Loosen jam nuts (#3). Rotate adjusting nuts (#4) an equal amount to shorten both leveling rods until the hinge rods (#1) are inclined from front to back by 1" with the front being closer to the ground than the back.

5. Be sure that both sides are equal distance from ground line to center line of hinge rod and that left and right leveling rods have equal tension. Re-tighten jam nut (#3).

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Figure 2-1

Jam

Left-hand Leveling Rod

Stroke Control Spacers

Jam

Right-hand Leveling Rod

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Wing Deck Leveling

Refer to Figure 2-3:

Each wing section will need adjusting if wing top is not level with center deck top when wings are unfolded.

1. With tractor hydraulics, lower wing deck as follows: a. See Figure 3-4 on page 25. Fully raise wing to

releasetensionon thetransportlock bar. Remove hairpin clip (#1) from transport lock pin (#4).

b. See Figure 3-3 on page 25. Swing transport lock

bar (#3) to stored position and overlock pin (#2). Secure with hairpin clip (#1).

c. Lower wing section to down position.

2. Pull cutter straight forward six to ten feet to allow outer wing wheels to properly align themselves.

3. Checkwing tops tosee ifthey are levelwiththe topof the center deck. If the outer edge of either wing is higher or lower than the center deck, then that wing should be leveled as follows:

a. If outer wing edge is higher than the center

deck, loosen jam nut (#1) and rotate turnbuckle (#2) clockwise to lower outer wing edge until wing is level. Tighten jam nut (#1) to the correct torque when level.

b. If outer wing edg e is lower than the center deck,

loosen jam nut (#1) and rotate tur nbuckle (#2) counterclockwise to raise outer wing edge until wing is level. Tighten jam nut (#1) to the correct torque when level.

Cutting Height Adjustment

NOTE: Make all cutting height adjustments in the

field using height of cut grass/material as a guide. Do not measure blade height above ground as the non-operating blade height will be different than the operating blade height.

Refer to Figure 2-2 on page 20:

1. Atthe cutting site,unfoldwings and raisecenter deck fully up with lift cylinder.

2. Place tractor gear selector in park, set park brake, shut off tractor, and remove key before dismounting from tractor.

3. Remove all stroke control spacers from center hydraulic lift cylinder by spreading them apart at the break line. Store spacers in a location they can be retrieved.

4. Start tractor and engage blades. See instructions for “Engage Blades” on page 26.

5. Using tractor control lever, adjust cutter to the desired cutting height and then travel forward for approximately 20 to 50 feet.

6. Stop tractor, disengage PTO, place tractor gear selector in park, set park brake, shut off tractor, remove key, and wait for blades to come to a complete stop before dismounting from tractor.

7. Measure height of cut grass/material. This distance is the cutting height. If this height is acceptable, continue with step 8. If this height is unacceptable, repeat steps 4 thru 7 until desired cutting height is achieved.

8. Select required size and number of stroke control spacers that will fit on the center hydraulic cylinder rod. The following spacers are available.

• (#1): Two 1" spacers

• (#2): One 1 1/4" spacer

• (#3): One 1 1/2" spacer

• (#4): One 1 3/4" spacer

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Figure 2-3

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9. Return to the tractor and raise Rotary Cutter up again. With tractor shut off and switch key removed, install selected stroke control spacers on the center hydraulic lift cylinder rod.

10. Return to tractor and lower cutter against stroke control spacers. Recheck cutting height in steps 4 thru 7. If needed, adjust size and quantity of stroke control spacers until desired cutting height is achieved.

Removing spacers lowers the cutting height and adding spacers raises the cutting height.

11. Keep remaining spacers with tractor for field adjustments.

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Pre-Start Checklist

Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper traininginvolvedin the operation, transport, storage, and maintenance of the Rotary Cutter. Therefore, it is absolutely essential that no one operates the cutter without first having read, fully understood, and become totallyfamiliar with theOperator’s Manual.Makesure the operator has paid particular attention to:

• Important Safety Information, pages 1 to 9

• Section 1: Assembly & Set-up, page 11

• Section 2: Adjustments, page 20

• Section 3: Operating Instructions, page 22

• Section 4: Options & Accessories, page 28

• Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication, page 31

Also make sure the operator has completed the Operating Checklist below before using the cutter.

Operating Checklist

✔ Chec k

Make sure all guards and shields are in place and in good working condition. Refer to “Important Safety Information”.

Follow hook-up & driveline installation instructions. Ref er to “Section 1: Assembly & Set-up”. Page 14

Make all required adjustments. Refer to “Section 2: Adjustments”. Page 20

Preform all required maintenance. Refer to “Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication”.

Lubricate cutter and driveline as needed. Refer to “Lubrication Points”. Page 38

Lubricate all gearboxes and replace oil plugs properly. Refer to Gearbox lubrication.

Check cutter initially and periodically for loose bolts and pins. Refer to “Torque Values Chart”. Page 50

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Tractor & Cutter Inspection

Make the following inspections with cutter attached to a tractor,tractor and cutter parked on a level surface, PTO disengaged, and cutter blades completely stopped.

1. Inspect tractor safetyequipment to make sure it is in good working condition.

2. Inspect cutter safety equipment to make sure it is installed and in good working condition.

3. Check driveline to make certain it is securely connected to the tractor PTO shaft and cutter gearboxshaft.Also,makecertainthat the guardsare in good working condition and in place.

4. Carefully raise and lower implement to ensure that thedrawbar,tires, and otherequipment on thetractor do not contact cutter frame or driveline.

5. Remove 3-Point lower arms or secure them so they do not interfere with driveline, hoses, or hitch.

6. Checkallhoses andwires to besure that theywill not pinch or come in contact with rotating driveline.

7. Raise center deck fully up and place sturdy suppor t blocks or jack stands under the four deck corners. Lower center deck down onto the supports.

8. Place gear selector in park, shut tractor engine off, remove switch key, and dismount from tractor.

9. With cutter resting on solid supports, PTO disengaged, and blade rotation completely stopped:

• Check for and remove foreign objects wrapped

around blade spindles.

• Check for nicked, bent, broken, and worn cutting

blades. Replace or sharpen blades as required. Referto “Cutter Blade Maintenance” on page 32.

10. Inspect Hydraulic hoses for wear, damage, and hydraulic leaks. See “Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard” on page 3. Replace damaged and worn hoses with genuine Land Pr ide parts.

11. Make repairs to cutter and tractor.

12. Continue with “Blade Operation Inspection” below.

Blade Operation Inspection

Tractor PTOshield, gearbox shaft shield and driveline shields must be securedinplace when operating cutter to avoid injury or death from entanglement in driveline!

Always disengage PTO, place tractor in park or set park brake, shut tractor engine off, remove switch key, and wait for blades to stop before dismounting from tractor.

1. Make sure cutter blades are not lockedagainst each

2. Remove deck supports, set transpor t locks for field

3. Start tractor and set throttle speed just above idle.

4. Initial start-up vibration is normal and should stop

5. Once cutter is running smoothly, increase throttle to

DANGER

WARNING

IMPORTANT: Read all “Safety Information”

starting on page 23 before operating the cutter.

IMPORTANT: Stop PTO immediately if vibration continues after a fewrevolutions dur ing start-up and anytime it occurs thereafter.

IMPORTANT: Do not exceed cutter’s rated PTO speed (540 or 1000 RPM). Excessive PTO speed will cause damage to the power train components.

other. See “Field Set-up” on page 26.

operations, and lower wings and center deck down until cutter blades are about 2" off the ground.

Use tractor’sPTO soft start option if available. Slowly engage PTO to get blades rotating. (Also see “Engage Blades” instructions on page 26.)

after a few revolutions. Stop PTO rotation immediately if vibration continues.

full PTO speed. If cutter vibrates excessively for 3 seconds at full speed then immediately disengage PTO, shut tractor down and remove switch key.

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6. Block center deck up before working under cutter.

7. Check blades for a locked-up situation. Unlock blades if locked-up.

8. Check for other probable causes such as broken or bent blades, loose blades, loose gearbox mounting bolts, and bent driveline.

9. Taking proper precautions, make necessary repairs and adjustments.

10. Repeat steps 1 to 9 above to make certain vibration problemsare fixedbefore putting the cutter backinto service.

Safety Information

Operate only tractors equipped with Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and seat belt. Fasten seat belt snugly and securely to help protect operator from being thrown, crushed, or severely injured in a rollover or from falling off the tractor and being ran over by the tractor and/or cutter.

Never allow riders including children on the tractor or cutter. They can fall and be ran over, become entangled in rotating components, and/or pinched by moving components causing serious injury or death.

Keep others away from the cutter while it is operating. Rotary Cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high speeds causing serious injury or death. The use of front & rear safety guards is strongly recommended and should always be used when cutting along highways and in areas where bystanders are present. Stop blade rotation if bystanders are nearby!

DANGER

Never place hands or feet under the deck or attempt to make adjustments to the cutter with PTO engaged. Cutter blades rotating at high speeds cannot be seen and are located close to the deck housing. Body extremities can be cut off instantly.

Do not operate on or travel across steep inclines where a tractor or cutter could roll-over resulting in serious injury or death. Consult your tractor’s manual for acceptable inclines the tractor is capable of traveling across.

Tractor PTOshield, gearbox shaft shield and driveline shields must be securedinplace when operating cutter to avoid injury or death from entanglement in driveline!

Always disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO before servicing underside of cutter. PTO can be engaged if tractor is started causing cutter damage, bodily injury or death.

Do not operate cutter with one or both wings folded up. This can cause the driveline to break apart and throw objects at the operator or a bystander causing serious injury or death.

Do not use cutting blades as a fan. Cutting blades are not properly designed or guarded for this use. Using cutter as a fan can result in injury and/or death.

DANGER

Do not operate cutter with a bent or broken driveline. Such a driveline can break apart while rotating at high speeds causing serious injury or death. Always remove Rotary Cutter from service until damaged driveline is repaired or replaced.

Do not operate cutter without both wings attached. Removing one wing will expose blades and increase risk of rollover. Removing both wings will expose blades on both sides. Exposed blades can result in serious injury and/or death.

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Clear area to be cut of debris and other unforeseen removable objects before cutting. Mark any potential hazards that cannot be removed such as tree stumps, post, large rocks, holes, and drop-offs with a visible flag.

Always disengage PTO, place tractor in park or set park brake, shut tractor engine off, remove switch key, and wait for blades to stop before dismounting from tractor.

Keep all objects out of blade bolt access hole except when servicing cutter blades. Make sure the main driveline is disconnected fromtractor PTO before servicing cutter blades.

Do not use cutter to tow other equipment. Doing so can damage the cutter, cause serious bodily injury or death.

DANGER

WARNING

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WARNING

Do not raise wings up with PTO engaged and drivelines rotating. Objects can be thrown by the rotating blades and driveline yokes can breakasthe wings are raised. Always keep people away from a cutter that is operating.

WARNING

Do not operate cutter with loose pins, bolts and nuts. Loose hardware can result in a serious breakdown causing bodily injury or death.

WARNING

Do not operate cutter with a hitch or hitch pin that is excessivelyworn,has structural cracks, is bent, or broken.The hitch and/or hitch pin can break apart separating cutter from tractor causing serious injury or death.

Avoid Extreme Turning Angles

Refer to Figure 3-1 & Figure 3-2:

Plan your field cutting to minimize number of turns, especially extreme turning angles. Avoidtractor-to-cutter turning angles that exceeds the driveline’s maximum turning angle. If the turn cannot be avoided, disengage tractor PTO and wait for the driveline to stop rotating before making the turn.

• Standard Conventional Driveline:

Maximum turning angle = 35o.

• Constant Velocity Driveline:

Maximum turning angle = 80

CAUTION

Do not exceedthe rated cutting capacity! See Specifications& Capacities for specified cutting capacity. Using this cutter for any other type of work can damage drive components, cutter blades and deck components!

CAUTION

Do not over speed PTO or machine damage may result. Many tractors provide both 540 and 1,000 RPM PTO speeds. Check your tractor’s manual to determine its capabilities.

• RC series cutters are designed for 540 RPM rear PTO.

• RCM series cutters are designed for 1000 RPM rear PTO.

IMPORTANT: Maintain correct PTO speed. Loss of PTO speed will allow blades to swing back and result in ragged, uneven cutting. Excessive speed will cause damage to the power train components.

IMPORTANT: Avoid catching hydraulic hoses on brush, post, stumps, and other protrusions that could damage and/or break them.

IMPORTANT: If wing driveline profile is bent or twisted, disconnect that driveline from the wing gearbox before folding the wing up. This will protect both the wing and divider gearbox. Repair driveline before putting cutter back into service.

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Conventional U-Joint Driveline

Figure 3-1

20795

Constant Velocity (CV) Driveline

Figure 3-2

IMPORTANT: Your Rotary Cutter is equipped with

free swinging cutting blades to reduce shock loads when striking obstacles. However, it is best to avoid striking obstacles to extend cutter and blade life.

IMPORTANT: Watch while making tight turns to ensure that the rear tractor tires and lower 3-point arms do not make contact with cutter hitch, driveline or deck. Keep lower 3-point arms raised at all times when hitched to a pull type cutter.

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Transport Locks

IMPORTANT: Always disengage tractor’s PTO &

wait for blades to come to a complete stop before raising cutter wings to transport position. Wing drivelines,wing gearboxes,and splitter gearboxcan be damaged if driveline is turning.

NOTE: The wings are controlled with two hydraulic

lift cylinders. Be certain that the wing hydraulics are attached to the tractor and the hydraulic hoses are full of oil before proceeding.

Cutterwings will need to beraised beforetransporting on a roadway, through narrow gate openings, and when servicing the deck underside.

Refer to Figure 3-3 & Figure 3-4:

1. Disengage tractor PTO and wait for cutter blades to come to a complete stop before raising the wings.

2. Raise cutter wings fully up with hydraulics.

3. Place tractor gear selector in park, shut tractor engine off, remove switch key, and dismount from tractor.

4. See Figure 3-3: Remove hairpin clip (#1) from lock pin (#2). Remove transport lock bar (#3) from storage position.

5. See Figure 3-4: Swing transport lock bar (#3) to locked position and place over lock pin (#4). Secure with hair pin clip (#1).

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other wing section. Cutter is now ready for transporting.

Transporting

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Transport Bar, Storage Position

Figure 3-3

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Transport Bar, Locked Position

Figure 3-4

Alwaysraisewings and set transportlocksbeforetransporting from one work site to another and before traveling on public roadways. The wings can fall if not secured with transport locks causing a serious injury or death.

When traveling on public roads, use accessory lights, SMV sign, clean reflectors, and other adequate devices to warn operators in other vehicles of your presence. Always comply with all federal, state, and local laws.

Do not exceed maximum transport speed of 20 MPH with cutter attached. Travel below 20 MPH on rough terrain. The cutter can lose a tire or tires can break apart causing the operator to lose control of tractor and/or implement.

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IMPORTANT: Make slow tight turns to the r ight and left to determine if and at what angle the rear tractor tires maycome in contact with the deck and/or hitch.

1. Select a safe ground speed when transporting from one area to another. Maximum transport speed for the Rotar y Cutter is 20 mph. DO NOT EXCEED.

2. Besure toreduce tractorground speed when turning and leave enough clearance so the cutter does not contact obstacles such as buildings, trees, or fences.

3. Always raise wings and set transport locks to keep wing decks from falling before traveling on public roadways.

4. Whentravelingon roadways,transport in such a way that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.

5. Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over rough or hilly terrain.

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Field Set-up

WARNING

The following operational procedures should be carried out by the tractor operator. Other persons should be cleared of the area. All cutter operations including field set-up should be stopped when other persons are in the vicinity.

Lower Wing Down & Set Cutting Height

Refer to Figure 3-5:

1. Inspect wing blade carriers and cutting blades prior to lowering the wings.

IMPORTANT: Cutting blades may become locked together (overlapped) when wings are raised for transport. Operating cutter in this condition will result in severe deck vibration. Inspect wings for lockedbladesprior to power-on operation.Use a pry bar or other tool to separate blades.

Blade Carrier

Wing Deck Cutting Blades

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Wing Deck Blade Positioning

Figure 3-5

Refer to Figure 3-3 & Figure 3-4 on page 25:

2. See Figure 3-4. Fully raise both wings up to release any tension on the transport lock bars. Remove hairpin clip (#1) from transport lock pin (#2).

3. See Figure 3-3. Swing transport lock bar (#3) to stored position and over lock pin (#2). Secure with hairpin clip (#1).

4. Repeat steps 2&3onother wing.

5. Lower wing sections to down position.

6. Adjust cutter to field cutting height. See “Cutting Height Adjustment” on page 21 for detailed instructions.

Set Wing Lift Lever In Float Position

IMPORTANT: The wing folding lever should be in

float position to avoid damage to the wing hydraulic cylinder and axle while cutting on uneven terrain.

IMPORTANT: Do not operate this cutter under any terrain conditions where, on a continuous cut, the wing hinge angle exceeds 45 degrees up. Damage to the wing driveline and gearboxes can occur.

Usethe floatposition ofyourtractor’shydraulicsystem to provideautomatic floating of the wings for varying terrain conditions. This will ensure that the wing gauge wheels are in continuous contact with the ground at all times.

Select Gear Range

Optimum ground speed depends on density of material being cut, horsepower rating of tractor, and (in some cases) terrain. Always operate tractor at cutter’s full-rated PTO speed in a gear range that allows the cutter to make a smooth cut without lugging the tractor down, usually between 2 to 5 mph. Loss of PTO speed will allow the blades to hinge back and result in ragged, uneven cutting.

Engage Blades

IMPORTANT: Cutter blades can lock-up against

eachother during start-up and shut-downespecially if tractor’s PTO engagement is “INSTANT ON” and “INSTANT OFF”. Follow Blade Engagement and Blade Disengagement instructions to help eliminate blade lock up.

1. Select a gear range that will allow the cutter to make a smooth cut without lugging the tractor down. See “Select Gear Range” above for detailed instructions.

2. With wings lowered, increase throttle to a speed just enough to get the cutter started without stalling tractor while slowly engaging PTO drivelines. Use tractor’sPTO soft start option if available.

3. Ensure that all power shafts are rotating and that the cutter is not vibrating excessively after ramping up to PTO speed for at least 3 seconds. If excessive vibration continues after 3 seconds at full PTO speed, disengage PTO immediately, shut down tractor, and remove switch key.

4. Investigate the cause if cutter was shut down due to excessive vibration. See “Blade Operation Inspection” on page 22 for detailed instructions.

5. If cutter was not shut down, commence forward cutting operation at full PTO operating speed. Make a new gear selection if tractor is lugging down or if cutter is making a rough cut.

6. Periodically disengage PTO, tur n off tractor,remove switchkey&check for objectswrapped around blade spindles. Block deck up before removing objects.

7. Frequently inspect cutter for loose bolts and nuts. Tighten all loose hardware as indicated in the

“Torque Values Chart” on page 50.

Disengage Blades

1. Slowly decrease throttle speed until engine idle speed is reached.

2. Disengage PTO.

3. Place tractor in park or set park brake, shut tractor engine off, remove switch key, and wait for blades to stop before dismounting from tractor.

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General Operating Instructions

It is impor tant that youhave familiarized yourselfwith the Operator’s Manual, completed the Operator’s Checklist, properly attached thecutter toyour tractor,make leveling adjustments, and preset your cutting height before beginning a running operational safety check on your Land Pride RC(M)5515 and RC(M)6515 Series Rotary Cutters.

Ifyou detect a malfunctionin eitherthe cutter or tractor at any time during this safety check, immediately shut the tractor off, remove the key, and make necessary repairs and/or adjustments before continuing on.

Make sure before starting the tractor that the park brake is engaged, the PTO is disengaged, and the cutter is resting on the ground with both wings down. Star t the tractor and set the engine throttle speed at a low idle. Raise the cutter with the tractor’s rear hydraulic lift control lever to transport position making sure that the PTO shaft does not bind and does not contact the cutter frame.Lowerthe cutter to the groundand ata lowengine speedengage thePTO.Ifeverything isrunning smoothly at a low idle, slowly raise the cutter to transport height checking for bind or chatter in the driveline. Lower the cutter to the ground and increase the tractor’s engine rpm until it reaches the cutter’sfull PTO operating speed which will be either 540 or 1000rpm. If everything is still running smoothly,once more raise thecutter to transport height to check for driveline bind or chatter. Lower the cutter to the ground, return the engine to a low idle, and disengage the PTO. Position the adjustable stops on the cutter’s hydraulic lift cylinder so the cutter can be consistently retur ned to the same cutting and transport height. Make a tight tur n to ensure that the rear tractor tires do not contact the deck or hitch.

You should now be ready to transpor t to yourcutting site at a safe ground speed. On roadways, transport in such a manner that faster moving vehicles can easily see you and pass you safely. Reduce your speed when traveling overroughand hillyterrain. Avoidquick orsharpsteering corrections. Take extra care to ensure that the mower doesn’t come into contact with obstacles such as trees, buildings, or fences. Use accessory lights and appropriate reflective devices to provide adequate warningto pedestrians and othervehicle operators when travelingonpublic roads and in the dar k of night. Comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

It is important that you inspect the area where youwill be cutting and clear it of safety hazards and foreign objects afteryouarrive atthe cuttingsite.Neverassume the area is clear. Cut only in areas you are familiar with and are free of debris and unseen objects. Extremely tall grass should be cut twice to detect potential hazards. In the eventyou do strike an object, stop the cutter and tractor immediately to inspect and make necessary repairs to the cutter before resuming operation. It really pays to inspect a new area and to develop a safe plan before cutting.

You will need to maintain either 540 or 1000 r pm PTO speed and 2 to 5 mph ground speed to produce a clean cut. Make a tractor gear and range selection that will enable you to maintain these speed combinations. Generally the quality of cut is better at lower ground speeds.Dense ground coverwill create the need to slow downevenmore. Incertain conditionstractortires willroll grass down resulting in an unevencut when the grass does not rebound. Should this happen you may try reversingthe direction of cutand/or doublecutto achieve the desired finish. Avoid very low cutting heights especially on extremely uneven terrain. Always cut downwardonslopes andavoidcrossing the faceof steep slopes. Avoid sharp drops and cross diagonally through dips to prevent hanging up the tractor and cutter. Slow down in turns and avoid sharp turns if at all possible. Remember to look back often.

Nowthat you’repreparedand well briefedyou may begin cutting. Begin cutting by doing the following:

• Reduce tractor’s engine rpm.

• Make sure cutter wings are on the ground and in

cutting position.

• Engage PTO, raise enginerpm to the appropriate PTO

speed, and begin mowing.

Operators of models with a conventional main driveline mustplan ahead andchoose acutting pattern that allows for wider tur ns. Try increasing or decreasing ground speed to determine the effect on quality of cut. With a little practice you will be pleased with what you and your Land Pride 15' Smooth Top Cutter can do.

Whenyou aredone mowing,need to take a break, or just need to make a fewadjustments to the cutter, remember to always do the following:

• Reduce tractor’s engine rpm and disengage PTO.

• Stop on level ground, set the park brake, turn off

engine,remove switchkey, and stayon thetractor until cutter blades have come to a complete stop.

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Safety Guard Options

Rotary Cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high speeds; therefore, the use of front and rear safety guards is strongly recommended when cutting. Specifically, double row chainguards should be used along highways and in areas where people may be present.

Safety shields will not stop all objects. Therefore, Land Pride recommends using extreme caution when cutting in public areas. Stop blade rotation if bystanders come within several hundred feet.

Land Pride offers four types of safety guards to best suit your application: r ubber skirt guards, single row chainguards, double row chainguards, and double row chainguards with cable.

DANGER

• Rubber skirt guards are designed for light duty

applications.

• Single row chainguards are constructed with a single

rowof hanging chainlinks. Theycan withstandharsher applications than rubber skirts.

• Double row chainguards are constructed with two

staggeredrows of hangingchain links. Thesecond row provides an additional barrier for stopping thrown objects.

• Double row chainguards with cable are constructed

with a double row of hanging chain links and a steel cablethreadedthrough the bottomhangingchain links. This restricts the hanging links from spreading apart when hit by solid objects.

Part Number & Description

Rubber Guards

318-727A Front Rubber Safety Guards 312-726A Rear Rubber Safety Guards

Hitch Options

The cutter is factory supplied with the standard clevis hitch. Other optional hitches are available. See “Hitch Types” on page 12 for complete description of optional hitches.

Part Number & Description

318-844A Standard Clevis Hitch 318-845A Double Swivel Clevis Hitch (Optional) 318-847A Bar-Tite Hitch (Optional) 318-848A Ball Hitch (Optional) 318-846A Pintle Hitch (Optional)

Tire Options

Land Pride offers six tire/wheel options to best suit your application:

• Laminated tire are constructed of laminated layers of

solid rubber that will never go flat.

• Aircraft tire are built tough to withstand the rugged use

a cutter receives and to provide a smoother ride when transporting from field to field. If they are foam filled, they won’t go flat.

Hydraulic Accessories

Land Pride offers three different kits for raising the deck wings independently to clear small obstacles in the field without maneuvering around them.

Optional Low Lift Blades

Land Pride recommends low lift blades when cutting tall JohnsonGrass and brush as theyprovidea betterquality of cut when cutting these materials. See Figure 5-3 on page 33 for Low Lift Blade Part Numbers.

Single Row Chain Guards

318-616A Front Single Row Chainguards 312-717A Rear Single Row Chainguards

Double Row Chain Guards

318-705A Front Double Row Chainguards 312-708A Rear Double Row Chainguards

Double Row Chain Guards with Cable

330-149A Front Double Row Chainguards with Cable 330-156A Rear Double Row Chainguards with Cable

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IMPORTANT: Never operate a cutter under any terrain conditions where, on a continuous cut, the wing angle exceeds 45 degrees up. Damage to the wing driveline and gearboxes can occur.Raise wing only enough to clear obstacles and then lower the wing immediately after.

Follow all safety precautions in this manual especiallyinformation regardingraising the wings up with PTO running.

Hydraulic Wing Control Kit

318-316316A HYDRAULIC WING CONTROL KIT

Refer to Figure 4-1:

This kit is for tractors with three duplex outlets. It consist of two adapter fittings, one hose, and one quick disconnect coupling.

3 Spool Control Valve Kit

312-315A 3 SPOOL CONTROL VALVE KIT

Refer to Figure 4-2:

This kit is for tractors with a single duplex outlet. It convertsthe singleduplexoutlet into three duplexoutlets with three independently controlled levers. It attaches to the existing elbow fittings at the wing cylinders, existing center cylinder hose, and uses the existing quick disconnect couplings supplied with the cutter to connect to the tractor’sduplex outlet.

27602

Hydraulic Wing Control Kit

Figure 4-1

Selector Control Valve Kit

312-316A SELECTOR CONTROL VALVE KIT

Refer to Figure 4-3:

This kit is fortractors needing only one additional duplex outlet. It converts one of the tractor’s duplex outlets into two duplex outlets with a control valve. A selector lever on the control valve selects which wing cylinder is operational with the tractor hydraulic control lever. It attaches to the existing elbow fittings at the wing cylinders and uses the existing quick disconnect couplingssuppliedwith thecutterto connecttoone ofthe tractor’s duplex outlets.

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3 spool Control Valve Kit

Figure 4-2

27599

Selector Control Valve Kit

Figure 4-3

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Shredder Blade Accessory

330-094A SHREDDER BLADE KIT

Refer to

The double stacked blade configuration on the shredder kit is ideal for cutting residue into smaller pieces. Included with the kit is one set of 72" center deck shredder blades (ccw), one set of 60" wing deck shredder blades (ccw), and one set of 60" wing deck shredder blades (cw). The existing dishpans and rotary cutting blades will need to be removed and the shredder blades with hub assembly will be attached to each gearbox spindle.

Slow Moving Vehicle Sign

330-291S SLOW MOVING VEHICLE ASSEMBY

Refer to Figure 4-5:

Slow moving tractors towing a folded cutter at maximum 20mph can create a hazardwhen drivenon public roads. Adding a SMV (Slow moving vehicle) sign to the back of afolding cutterhelps alert approaching vehiclesfrom the rear to slow down and pass only when itis safe.Included with the kit is the regulation sign, mounting bracket, and mounting hardware.

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Shredder Blades

Figure 4-4

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Shredder Blades

Figure 4-5

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General Maintenance Information

Properser vicing and adjustment is the keyto the long life of any implement. With careful inspection and routine maintenance, you can avoid costly downtime and repair.

The parts on your Rotary Cutter have been specially designedand shouldonly be replacedwith genuineLand Pride parts. Do not alter the cutter in a way which will adversely affect its performance.

Check all bolts and pins after using the cutter for several hours and on a regular basis thereafter to ensure they are tight and secured. Replace worn, damaged, or illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels from your Land Pride dealer.

Perform maintenance only on a cutter that is not running. Disengage PTO, place tractor in park or set park brake, shut tractor engine off, remove switch key, and wait for blades to cometo a complete stopbeforedismounting tractor to perform maintenance!

DANGER

Tire Maintenance

Tire changing can be dangerous and should be preformed by trained personnel using correct tools and equipment. When removing and installing wheels, use wheel handling equipment adequate for the weight involved.

Always release all air pressure in air filled airplane tires before removing hardware bolting their split rims together. Not doing so can cause the split rims to blow apart instantly and could resulting in serious injury or death.

When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough toallow you to stand to one side and NOT in front of or over the tire assembly.Use a safety cage if available. Do not overinflate tires.

WARNING

Frequently check all hardware to make certain it is tight and not broken or missing. Such hardware can cause the cutter to not perform properlyand may lead to breakagethat can cause bodily injury or death.

Replace worn, damaged, or missing parts only with genuine Land Pride parts. Replacing parts with other brands can cause the equipment to not perform properly and may lead to breakage that can cause bodily injury or death.

Do not alter the Rotary Cutter in a way which will adversely affect its performance or reliability. Doing so can damage the cutter, cause personal injury and void the warranty.

WARNING

CAUTION

Tractor Maintenance

One of the most important things you can do to prevent hydraulic system problems is ensure that your tractor's reservoir remains free of dirt and contamination.

Use a clean cloth to wipe hose ends before attaching themto your tractor. Replaceyourtractor’shydraulicfilter element at the prescribed intervals. These simple maintenanceswill goa long waytopreventoccurrence of control valve and hydraulic cylinder problems.

Do not weld on or heat a rim. If a tire is mounted to the rim, air pressure inside the tire can increase enough to cause an explosion. High heat can also weaken and/or warp the rim, damage the tire, and destroy foam filling inside a tire.

1. Check tires for low air pressure, missing nuts,

2. Inflate air filled tires to the proper pressure. Refer to

Refer to Figure 5-1:

3. Replace wheel rims and tires as needed with

WARNING

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Air Filled Airplane Tires with split Rims

Figure 5-1

missing lug bolts, wear, separated rubber,and bent, broken, or cracked wheel rims.

“Tire Inﬂation Chart” on page 50.

genuine Land Pride parts. Do not loosen split rim hardware (#1) until all air pressure in the tire has been removed.

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Cutter Blade Maintenance

DANGER

Always disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO before servicing underside of cutter. PTO can be engaged if tractor is started causing cutter damage, bodily injury or death.

Always secure cutter deck in the up position with solid supports before servicing underside of cutter. Never work under equipment supported by hydraulics. Hydraulics can drop equipment if controls are actuated or if hydraulic lines burst. Either situation can drop the cutter instantly even when power to the hydraulics is shut off.

Keep all objects out of blade bolt access hole except when servicing cutter blades. Make sure the main driveline is disconnected fromtractor PTO before servicing cutter blades.

Donot operate cutter withblades that are bent, outof balance, excessively worn, excessively nicked, or with blade bolts that are excessively worn. Such blades can break loose from the cutter at high speeds causing serious injury or death.

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4. Unscrew locknut (#5) to remove cutting blade (#2). Blade bolt (#1) is keyed and will not turn freely.

5. Both bladesshould be sharpened at the same angle as the original cutting edge and must be replaced or re-ground at the same time to maintain proper balancein the cuttingunit. The followingprecautions should be taken when sharpening blades:

a. Do not remove more material than necessary. b. Do not heat and pound out a cutting edge. c. Do not grind blades to a razor edge. Leavea blunt

cutting edge approximately 1/16" thick.

d. Always grind cutting edge so end of blade

remains square to cutting edge and not rounded. e. Do not sharpen back side of blade. f. Bothblades shouldweigh thesame with not more

than 1 1/2 oz. difference. Unbalanced blades will

cause excessive vibration which can damage

gearbox bearings and create structural cracks.

Wear a pair of gloves when checking cutting height. Avoid direct contact with cutting edge of blade.

Always inspect cutting blades before each use. Make certain they are proper ly installed and in good working condition. Replace any blade that is damaged, worn, bent,or excessivelynicked.Nevertry tostraighten abent blade! Small nicks can be ground out when shar pening. RefertoFigure 5-3on page 33 when ordering Land Pride replacement blade components.

Remove cutting blades and sharpen or replace as follows:

1. Place tractor gear selector in par k and/or set brakes,

2. Disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO and

Refer to Figure 5-3 on page 33:

3. Rotate blade bolt (#1) until in alignment with access

CAUTION

IMPORTANT: Replace cutting blades with genuine

Land Pride blades only. Blades must be replaced in mating pairs. Not replacing both blades will result in an out-of-balance condition that will contribute to premature bearing breakdown on the spindle hub and create structural cracks in the cutter housing.

shut engine off and remove ignition key.

secure cutter deck in the up position with solid supports before servicing underside of cutter.

hole “A”.

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Blade Rotation

Figure 5-2

Refer to Figure 5-2:

6. Carefully checkcutting edges of blades in relation to blade carrier rotation to ensure correct blade placement. Cutter blades must be installed with cutting edge leading in rotation.

Refer to Figure 5-3 on page 33:

IMPORTANT: Examine blade bolts and their flat washers for excessive wear and replace if worn.

IMPORTANT: Locknuts can lose their ability to lock properly once removed. Always use a new locknut when installing blades.

7. Insert blade bolt (#1) through blade (#2), dishpan(#3), andflat washer (#4).Secure bladewith a new locknut (#5) and torque to 450 ft-lbs.

8. If replacing dishpan (#3), nut (#7) on gearboxoutput shaft should be torqued to 550 ft-lbs. minimum and secured with cotter pin (#6) with both legs bent opposite directions around the nut.

9. Reconnect main driveline to tractor PTO shaft.

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Use 1-11/16"

Socket Wrench

On Blade Nut (#5)

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Land Pride Cutter Blade Parts

ItemPart No. Part Description

318-586A BLADE BOLT KIT (Item No’s 1, 4, & 5)

)

1 802-277C BLADE BOLT 1 1/8-12 x 3 7/16 WITH KEY 2 820-168C CUTTER BLADE 1/2 x 4 x 29 CCW (Deck) 2 820-169C CUTTER BLADE 1/2 x 4 x 23 CCW (Wing) 2 820-170C CUTTER BLADE 1/2 x 4 x 23 CW (Wing) 3 318-716H WELDMENT DISHPAN (SN 509780-) 3 330-084H WELDMENT DISHPAN (SN 509781+) 4 804-147C WASHER FLAT 1 HARD ASTMF436 5 803-170C NUT HEX TOP LOCK 1 1/8-12 PLATE

Optional Blades*

Low Lift Blades, Standard Rotation

2 820-478C CUTTER BLADE 1/2X4X29 LL CCW (Deck) 2 820-479C CUTTER BLADE 1/2X4X23 LL CCW (Wing) 2 820-480C CUTTER BLADE 1/2X4X23 LL CW (Wing)

*For additional information, see

Blades” on page 28.

“Optional Low Lift

Friction clutches must be capable of slippage during operation to protect gearboxes, drivelines, and other drivetrain parts. Friction clutchesshould be“run-in” prior to initial operation and after periods of inactivity to remove any oxidation from the friction surfaces. Repeat “run-in” at the beginning of each season and when moisture seizes the inner fr iction plates.

Refer to Figure 5-4 to determine which friction clutch your cutter has. Follow “run-in” instructions for your specific clutch type.

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Type A Clutch Type B Clutch

Clutch Types

Figure 5-4

Type A Clutches Clutch Run-In

Refer to Figure 5-5:

1. Using a pencil or other marker,scribe a line across the

exposed edges of the clutch plates and friction disks.

Cutter Blade Assembly

Figure 5-3

Drivelines With Slip Clutches

Always disengage PTO, place tractor in park or set park brake, shut tractor engine off, remove switch key, and wait for blades to come to a complete stop before dismounting from tractor to work on or around revolving components.

Slip clutches that have been in use or have been slipped for only two or three seconds during run-in may be too hot to touch. Allow a hot clutch to cool before working on it.

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CAUTION

IMPORTANT: Prior to initial operation and after 10

daysof inactivity, slip clutch to removeany oxidation and moisture or damage to driveline will result. This damage is NOT covered under warranty!

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Type A Clutch Run-In

Figure 5-5

2. Carefullyloosen each ofthe 8spr ing retainer nutsby

exactly2 revolutions.It will be necessary to hold hex end of retainer bolt in order to count the exact number of revolutions.

3. Make sure the area is clear of all bystanders and

machine is safe to operate.

4. Start tractor and engage PTO drive for 2-3 seconds

to permit slippage of the clutch surfaces.Disengage PTO, then re-engage a second time for2-3 seconds. Disengage PTO, shut off tractor, and remove key. Wait for all components to stop before dismounting from tractor.

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5. Inspect clutch and ensure that the scribed markings made on the clutch plates have changed position. Slippage has not occurred if any two marks on the friction disk and plate are still aligned. A clutch that has not slipped must be disassembled to separate the friction disk plates. See “Clutch Disassembly, Inspection & Assembly” below.

6. Tighten each of the 8 spring retainer nuts on the clutch housing exactly 2 revolutionsto restore clutch to original setting pressure.

7. Allow clutch to cool to ambient temperature before operating again. Clutch is now ready for use.

8. The clutch should be checked dur ing the first hour of cutting and periodically each week.An additional set of scribe marks can be added to check for slippage. See Figure 5-7 to adjust spring length.

Clutch Disassembly, Inspection & Assembly

Refer to Figure 5-6A and Figure 5-6B:

If clutch run-in procedure aboveindicated that one or more friction disks did not slip, then the clutch must be disassembled to separate the friction disks.

Disassembly

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Type A Clutch Assembly Used With Drivelines

826-183C, 826-184C, & 826-185C

Figure 5-6A

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IMPORTANT: Not all clutches are assembled the same with the same number of components. Be sure to keep track of order and orientation of your clutch components during disassembly.

Disassemblyof clutch is simply a matterof first removing spring retainer nuts (#1), springs (#2), and bolts (#3) from the assembly. Each friction disk (#4) must then be separated from the metal surface adjacent to it.

Inspection

Inspect all parts forexcessive wear and condition. Clean all parts that do not require replacement.The original friction disk thickness is 1/8" (3.2mm) and should be replaced if thickness falls below 3/64" (1.1mm). If clutches havebeen slipped to the point of “smoking”, the friction disks may be damaged and should be replaced. Heat build-up may also affect the yoke joints.

Assembly

Reassemble each fr iction disk (#4) next to the metal plate it was separated from. Install bolts (#3) through the end plates and intermediate plates as shown. Place springs (#2) over the bolts and secure with nuts (#1).

Refer to Figure 5-7:

Progressively tighten each spring retainer bolt until correct spring height “A” is reached.

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Type A Clutch Assembly Used With Drivelines

826-478C & 826-481C

Figure 5-6B

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Driveline

No.

826-478C Center 540/1000 5 1.32" 826-185C Wing 540/1000 4 1.175"(S/N 566919+)

826-481C Wing 540/1000 5 1.32"

Driveline Location

PTO

Speed

Cat No.

A (inches)

Spring Height

1.14" (S/N 566918-)

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Figure 5-7

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Type B Clutches Clutch Run-In

Refer to Figure 5-8:

1. Using a pencil or other marker,scribe a line across the exposed edges of the clutch plates and friction disks.

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Type B Clutch Run-In

Figure 5-8

2. Carefully loosen each of the 6 nuts by exactly 1 revolution. It will be necessary to hold hex end of retainer bolt in order to count the exact number of revolutions.

3. Make sure the area is clear of all bystanders and machine is safe to operate.

4. Start tractor and engage PTO drive at idle for 2-3 seconds to permit slippage of friction plates. Disengage PTO, shut off tractor, and remove key. Wait for all components to come to a complete stop before dismounting from tractor.

5. Inspect clutch to ensure that the scribed markings made on the clutch plates and fr iction disc have changed positions.If any two marks are still aligned, then the clutch did not slip as it should. Skip to step 8 if all clutch plates slipped.

6. If the friction clutch did not slip, loosen the nuts one more revolution.Make sure the nuts have full thread engagement on the bolt and then repeat steps 4 - 5.

7. A clutch that does not slip must be disassembled to separate the friction disk plates. See “Clutch Disassembly, Inspection & Assembly” below.

8. Tighten each of the nuts on the clutch back to their original location to restore clutch pressure.

9. Allow clutch to cool to ambient temperature before operating again. Clutch is now ready for use.

10. The clutch should be checkedduring the first hour of cutting and periodically each week.An additional set of scribe marks can be added to check for slippage.

Clutch Disassembly, Inspection & Assembly

The clutch must be disassembled into its separate friction disks if clutch run-in procedure above indicated that one or more friction disks did not slip. See disassembly instructions.

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2-Plate Assembly 4-Plate Assembly

Type B Clutch Assembly

Used With Drivelines 826-185C & 826-481C

Figure 5-9

Disassembly

Refer to Figure 5-9:

IMPORTANT: If you have already loosened each nut (#8) by 1 or 2 revolutions, retighten nuts before measuring distance (A). Measure distance (A) within(+/-.015") from outsideof bellevillespring (#6) to outside of backing plate (#4) on center line of all 6 bolts (#7) and record before disassembling the clutch. These six measurements must be kept and reused when reassembling the clutch to restore the belleville spring to its original pressure setting.

1. Determine if you have a 2-plate clutch or 4-plate clutch. Use matching illustration in Figure 5-9 below.

2. Measure from outside of belleville spring (#6) to outside of plate (#4) on center line of all 6 bolts (#6). Record these distances for reassembly.

3. Remove bolts (#7) evenly & belleville spring (#6).

4. Separate all friction disks (#2) from plates (#4 & #5), hub (#3), and yoke flange (#1).

Inspection

Assembly

Reassemble each fr iction disk (#2) next to the metal plate it was separated from. Install bolts (#7) through the end plates and intermediate plates as shown and secure with nuts (#8). Tighten each nut to the measured distance (A) recorded in step 2 during disassembly.

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Skid Shoe Maintenance

CAUTION

Excessive wear on skid shoes may cause inadequate operation of cutter and create a safety hazard!

Thereis one skid shoe oneach wing deck and two on the center deck. The skid shoes on the center deck may be mounted under the two outside corners or, as an alternate location, under the two inside corners. Check all skid shoes for wear and replace if needed. Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride dealer.

Land Pride Skid Shoe Replacement Parts

Part No. Part Description 318-628H CENTER SKID SHOE

318-633D WING SKID SHOE 802-466C PLOW BOLT, 3/8" - 16 x 1 1/1/4" grade 5

Center Skid Shoe

Refer to Figure 5-10:

Replace center skid shoes as follows:

1. Remove 5/8" hexwhiz nuts (#4), 5/8" hex bolts (#3), and center skid shoes (#1) from center deck (#2).

2. Attach new skid shoes (#1) to cutter with existing 5/8" hex bolts (#3) and secure with 5/8" hex whiz nuts (#4). Tighten nuts to the correct torque.

Wing Skid Shoe

Refer to Figure 5-11:

Replace wing skid shoes as follows:

1. Remove3/8" hex whiznuts (#3),3/8" plowbolts (#2), and wing skid shoes (#1) as shown.

2. Plow bolts should be checkedfor wear and replaced if necessar y.

3. Reverse existing skid shoes (#1) and reattach or attach new skid shoes to cutter with existing 3/8" plow bolts (#3) and 3/8" hex whiz nuts (#4). Tighten nuts to the correct torque.

4. Repeat on opposite side of center deck.

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Center Skid Shoe

Figure 5-10

Wing skid shoes are reversible

22173a

Wing Skid shoe

Figure 5-11

Side Skirt Maintenance

Refer to Figure 5-12:

Replace worn side skirts as follows:

1. Remove 1/2" hex whiz nuts (#3), 1/2" carriage bolts (#2), and side skirt (#1) as shown.

2. Carriage bolts should be checked for wear and replaced if necessary.‘

3. Attach new side skirt (#1) to cutter with existing 1/2" -13 x 1 1/4" GR5 carriage bolts (#2) and secure with 1/2" hex whiz nuts (#3). Tighten nuts to the correct torque.

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4. Install wing skid shoes per instructions outlined above.

5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 on opposite wing section.

Wing Skid shoe

Figure 5-12

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Long Term Storage

Clean, inspect, service, and make necessary repairs to the cutter when parking it for long periods and when parking it at the end of a working season. This will help ensure the cuter is ready for field use the next time you hook-up to it.

Always disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO before servicing underside of cutter. PTO can be engaged if tractor is started causing cutter damage, bodily injury or death.

1. Clean off any dirt and grease that may have

2. Checkblades and blade bolts for wear and replace if

3. Inspectfor loose, damaged, or worn parts andadjust

4. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to

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accumulated on the cutter and moving parts. Scrape off compacted dirt from the bottom of deck and then wash surface thoroughly with a garden hose. A coating of oil may also be applied to the lower deck area to minimize oxidation.

necessary. See “Cutter Blade Maintenance” on page 32.

or replace as needed.

preventrust. Ask your Land Pr ide dealer for aerosol touch-up paint. They are also available in touch-up bottleswith brush,quar ts, andgallon sizes byadding TU, QT,or GL to the end of the aerosol part number.

Ordering Replacement Parts

Land Pride offers equipment in factory standard beige color with black highlights. Equipment in special colors maybe purchased in Green, Red, and Orange. Because of the variety of colors available,special attention must be given to the part number to prevent ordering the wrong replacement par t. A suffix number corresponding to one of the colors below must be added at the end of Land Pride’s part number when ordering a replacement part withthatcolor.Parts ordered withouta suffix number will be supplied in factory standard colors.

80 . . . . . . Green

83 . . . . . . Red

For example, if you are ordering a replacement part with part number 555-555C and the existing part is red, then add the suffix 83 to the end of the number to make the part number read 555-555C83.

82 . . . . . . .Orange

85 . . . . . . .Black

Land Pride Touch-up Paint

Part No. Part Description 821-011C PAINT LP BEIGE SPRAY CAN

821-002C PAINT LP BLACK SPRAY CAN 821-054C PAINT MEDIUM RED SPRAY CAN 821-058C PAINT GREEN SPRAY CAN 821-066C PAINT LP ORANGE SPRAY CAN

5. Replace all damaged or missing guarding & decals.

6. Lubricate as noted in “Lubrication Points” starting on page 38.

7. Store cutter on a level surface in a clean, dry place. Insidestorage will reduce maintenance and make for a longer cutter life.

8. Follow all unhooking instructions on page 19 when disconnecting tractor from cutter.

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Lubrication Points

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Lubrication Legend

Multi-purpose spray lube

Multi-purpose grease lube

Multi-purpose oil lube

Intervals in hours at which lubrication is required

Hitch Frame

2- zerks Type of Lubr ication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = As required

Hours

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Hours

Adjustable Turnbuckle

6-zerks (3 zerks per turnbuckle) Type of Lubr ication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = As required

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Repack

Annually

Axle Hub Bearing

Type of Lubr ication: Multi-Purpose Grease Grease wheel bearings every 50 hours.

1-zerk per wheel (Zerk can be on either side) Quantity = 2 pumps

Repack wheel bear ings annually

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Hours

Optional Tandem Axle Pivot Joints

2-zerks Type of Lubr ication: Multi-purpose Grease

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Do Not Overﬁll

NOTE: Use a suction or siphon pump to drain

gearbox of oil when there is not an oil drain plug.

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Hours

Gearbox

IMPORTANT: Do not overfill gearbox with oil! Oil will

expand when hot! Make sure cutter is level and oil is cool before checking oil level.

Method 1: Unscrew top venteddipstick (#1). Wipe oil from dipstick and screw dipstick in without tightening. Unscrew dipstick and check oil on dipstick. If below bottom level mark, add recommended gear lube through dipstick hole until oil reaches top mark on dipstick. Reinstall vented dipstick and tighten.

Method 2: Removeside oil plug (#2). If oil is belowbottom of plug hole, add recommended gear lube through top dipstick hole until oil flows out of side plug hole. Reinstall and tighten side oil plug (#2) and vented dipstick (#1).

Type of Lubr ication: 80-90W EP Gear Lube Quantity = Fill until oil reaches top mark on dipstick or

begins to flow out side plug hole in gearbox

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Oil Level Plug

Oil Fill/Vent Plug

Oil Level Plug

Oil Fill/Vent Plug

Hours

Oil Drain Plug

Divider Box

IMPORTANT: Do notoverfillgearbox with oil! Oilwill

expandwhen hot! Make sure cutter is level and oil is cool before checking oil level.

If oil has been removed from the gearbox, refill gearbox to level plug, allow time for air to bleed up from the lower cavity, and then recheck.

Instructions: Remove oil level plug. If oil is below bottom of plug hole, add recommended gear lube through oil fill/vent plug hole until oil flows out of oil level plug hole. Reinstall and tighten oil level plug and oil fill/vent plug.

Type of Lubr ication: 80-90W EP Quantity = Fill until oil begins to flow out oil level plug hole

in gearbox.

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Optional Double Swivel Clevis Hitch

24582

Hours

Double Swivel Clevis Hitch

1-zerk Type of Lubr ication: Multi-purpose Grease

Optional Bar-Tite Hitch

24582

Hours

Bar-Tite Hitch

3-zerks Type of Lubr ication: Multi-purpose Grease

Hours

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Zerk located through slot in tubes

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Drivelines with external tube grease point

Zerk Located on end of plastic outer tube

23564

Drivelines with internal profile tube grease point

Hours

Wing Driveline Profile Tubes

Type of Lubr ication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = Coat Generously

13755

23559

Drivelines with external profile tube grease point

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Type of Lubr ication: Multi-purpose Grease

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Zerk located through slot in plastic outer tubes

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Drivelines with external profile tube grease point

Zerk Located on end of plastic outer tube

23566

Drivelines with internal profile tube grease point

Hours

Conventional Driveline Profile Tubes

Type of Lubr ication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = Coat Generously

Drivelines with external profile tube grease point

Drivelines with internal profile tube grease point

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Conventional Driveline Joints & Shields

Type of Lubr ication: Multi-purpose Grease

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Zerk Located through slot in tube

8-10 pumps

Hours

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Drivelines with external grease point for Profile Tube

Zerk Located on end of tube

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Drivelines with internal grease point for Profile Tube

2-3 pumps 2-3 pumps

4-6 pumps

CV Main Driveline Profile Tubes

CV = Constant Velocity Type of Lubr ication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = Coat Generously

IMPORTANT: To extend the life of the constant velocity joint, the grease zerk for the profile tubes must be lubricated every 8 hours.

Hours

CV Main Driveline Joints & Shields

CV = Constant Velocity

4-5 pumps

CV Driveline with external grease point for Profile Tube

Figure 5-13

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Type of Lubr ication: Multi-purpose Grease For instructions on how to access grease zerks shown

in Figure 5-13, see “Accessing CV Driveline Joints” on page 45.

IMPORTANT: To extend the life of the constant velocity joint, extensive lubrication must be performed every 8 hours of operation.

• The constant velocity joint should be greased in a

straightpositionforcing greasethroughthe passages and into the cavity. After lubrication, grease should be visible around the ball joints.

• Grease fittings located on the u-joints and driveline

shields should be lubricated every 8 hours of

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Access Zerk through hole in shield

Figure 5-14

operation.

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Accessing CV Driveline Joints

Refer to Figure 5-13 on page 44:

There are two ways the constant velocity driveline joints shownin Figure 5-1 can be accessed forlubrication. One is through holes in the driveline shield and the other is to slide the shields back to expose the grease zerks.

Lubrication Through Access Holes

1. Refer to Figure 5-15: Rotate dr iveline shield until holes in shield align with grease zerks in CV joint.

2. Applyproper amountand type oflubrication. Referto “CV Main Driveline Joints & Shields” on page 44 for quantities and type of lubrication.

Rotate Driveline Shield to Align

3-Holes in Shield With Grease Zerks

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Lubrication Through Three Holes In Driveline Shield

Figure 5-15

3. Refer to Figure 5-16: Rotate dr iveline shield 180 until holes on opposite side of shield aligns with remaining grease zerks in CV joint.

4. Repeat step 2 above on any grease zerks that were not greased in step 2.

5. Steps 1 thr u 2 can be repeated to lubricate universal joint on opposite end of driveline. (Opposite end of driveline has only one grease zerk.)

Red Locking Tab

Snapped Down

Into Position

Red Locking Tab

Pried Up

Driveline Shield

Pulled Back

White Locking Ring

Positioned On Right Side

of Red Locking Tab

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Locked Driveline Shield

Figure 5-17

White Locking Ring

Rotated Counterclockwise

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Unlocked Driveline Shield

Figure 5-18

Rotate Driveline Shield to Align

2-Holes in Shield With Grease Zerks

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Lubrication Through Two Holes In Driveline Shield

Figure 5-16

Lubrication By Sliding Driveline Shields Back

1. Refer to Figure 5-17: With a flat bladed screwdriver or similar tool, pry top of red locking tab up.

2. Refer to Figure 5-18: Rotate white locking ring fully counterclockwise to the position shown.

3. Refer toFigure 5-19: Pullbackondriveline shielding until CV joint is exposed.

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Slide Driveline Shield Back To Expose Grease Zerks

Figure 5-19

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4. Applyproper amountand type oflubrication. Referto “CV Main Driveline Joints & Shields” on page 44 for quantities and type of lubrication.

5. Slide driveline shield back to its operating position.

6. Refer to Figure 5-17: Rotate white locking ring clockwiseandpress lockingtab down untilit snapsin place as shown.

7. Steps 1 thr u 6 can be repeated to lubricate universal joint on opposite end of driveline.

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Section 6: Specifications & Capacities

RC(M)5515 & RC(M)6515 Models

RC5515 & RCM5515 RC6515 & RCM6515

Min. PTO Horse Power 50 Gearbox Horsepower 250 HP Splitter

210 HP Center & Wing

(Blade spindle gearboxes are built heavier)

Gearbox Oil Capacity 5.5 Pints: Divider Gearbox

10 Pints: Center deck, LH deck & RH deck spindle gearboxes

Gearbox Lubrication Gear Lube 80-90W EP Cutting Capacity 4" 4 1/2" Tongue Weight 1,860 lbs. Machine Weight Single row chain guards, 6 Airplane tires, 540 CV main driveline & standard clevis hitch

5,529 lbs. Approx. 5,559 lbs. Approx.

Blade Tip Speed At 540 RPM Center Blades = 14,886 FPM Wing Blades = 14,769 FPM

At 1000 RPM Center Blades = 15,604 FPM Wing Blades = 15,741 FPM

Hitch Types Pull Type, Self - Leveling Hitch & Clevis

Clevis Type: Standard, Up & Down Swivel

Hitch Jack Standard Cutting Width

Overall Width Normal Min. Transport Width Minimum Transport Width

Overall Length 16'-5" Deck Height 12" Cutting Height 2" to 14" Lift Hydraulics 3 1/2" x 8" hydraulic cylinder, hoses, fittings & stroke control spacers Wing Hydraulics 3" x 12" hydraulic cylinders, hoses & fittings Wing Transport Protection Wing Transport Locks Deck Material 10 gauge Top Deck and 7 gauge Bottom Deck Side Skirt Material Bolt-on replaceable 1/4" side Skid Shoes Wing: Reversible & replaceable

Blades - 6 (2 per Carrier) 1/2" x 4" Heat Treated Free Swinging Alloy Steel with up lift Blade Overlap 6" Blade Bolt Keyed with hardened flat washer & lock nut Stump Jumper / Blade Holder 3/16" Round dish shaped pan, reinforced with 1" x 5" x 22 3/4" blade bar Deck Ring Optional 1/2" x 3" fully welded Front & Rear Guards Optional rubber, single chain, or double chain Input Driveline ASAE Category 5 Star Profile with constant velocity u-joint or conventional (non-cv) u-joint. Intermediate Driveline ASAE Category 5 star profile with slip-clutch Wing Drivelines ASAE Categor y 4 star profile with slip-clutch

Wheel Options 6" x 21" Laminated Tires or

Number of Wheels 6 - Wheel option: 4 on transport axle and one on each wing axle

Transport Axle Spring-cushioned on center transpor t axle

Hubs Cast iron five-bolt hubs with tapered roller bearings and 1 3/4" shafts. Colors Standard color: Beige; Optional colors: Green or Red

7'-8" With wing axles disconnected at the turn buckles and wheels folded back.

Center Deck: 2 with optional mounting location on center deck

or optional Cat. 5 W/slip clutch

25.5" x 8"-14" 20 ply Recap Aircraft tires with or without foam filling or 24" x 7.7"-10" 12-20 ply Recap Aircraft Tires with or without foam filling

8 - Wheel option: 4 on transport axle and two on each wing axle.

optional Walking tandem

15'-0"

15'-8 1/2"

8'-6"

ASAE Category 5 star profile with slip-clutch

250 HP Splitter

210 HP Center & Wing

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Section 6: Speciﬁcations & Capacities

6'- 5"

7'- 8"

Transport Width With Wing Axles

Disconnected At The Turnbuckles And Wheels

Folded Back. (See Figure 1-4 on page 13.)

Cylinders Are Fully Retracted.

8'- 6"

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Transport Width Without Special Adjustments. Cylinders Are Fully Retracted

16'- 5"

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Section 7: Features & Beneﬁts

Section 7: Features & Benefits

RC(M)5515 & RC(M)6515 Models

Features Benefits

Surpassed rugged industry standards

Factory assembled Saves customer set-up time and money. 7 Year gearbox warranty* Shows confidence in gearbox integrity. Gearbox Seal Protection Gearbox bottom seal protection for longer bearing life. 250 HP Divider gearbox

210 HP center & wing gearboxes 2 3/8" Output gearbox shaft Large output shaft handles shock loads better. Input driveline: Cat. 5 CV Holds up to shock loads and harsh mowing conditions. Cat. 5 intermediate & Cat. 4 wing

drivelines with slip-clutches Star profile drive shafts Star profile spreads load out to many points on the shaft. More apt to resist bending

Easy Greasable drivelines Drivelines have access holes for greasing the U-joints and to grease the inner profiles. 4 Plate slip-clutch Protects drivelines and gearboxes by slipping clutches rather than twisting the driveline

High blade tip speed (See Specifications for actual FPM)

6" Blade overlap Eliminates skipping during turns. High cutting capacity 55 Series

65Series

Pre-cut chamber Allows grass and vegetation to stand back up prior to cutting for a more complete cut. 12" Deck height Handles heavy cutting, which reduces balling-up of cut material under the deck. Left wing rotates clockwise Better discharge of material. Picks up tractor tracks. 2" to 14" Cutting height Covers a wide range of cutting conditions. 3/16" Stump jumper backed with a

1" thick mounting bar 10 gauge smooth deck top Reduces accumulation of debris and is easier and faster to clean. 7 Gauge smooth deck bottom Heavy deck design holds up to harsh conditions. No bottom obstructions. Replaceable 1/4" wing sidewall Reduces debris piercing possibilities. Can be replaced if damaged. Reversible/replaceable skid shoes Can be reversed for extended life and replaced when damaged or worn out. Self-leveling hitch Reduces drawbar wear by keeping hitch level while going through ditches. Hinged wing sections Allow you to shape the cutter to the job.Ideal for rough ground where hillsides, ditches,

1" Solid hinge rods Larger diameter hinge rod gives greater strength to the cutter from front to rear, and in

Wing transport locks Holds transport wings in the folded-up position in case of hydraulic pressure loss. Enclosed front to rear dual leveling

rods 5-Bolt hubs 5-Bolt hubs makes the wheel assembly more durable and longer lasting. Drain holes in wheel rims Allows water to drain from wheels mounted on folded-up wings.

Spring-cushioned center-axle Protects unit from bumps and ground shock. Replaceable wheel spindles Wheel spindles can be replaced when damaged without replacing the entire axle.

Double swivel hitch option Great for uneven terrain, reduces drawbar wear. Bar-tite hitch option Ideal for extreme conditions. Clamps tight to drawbar eliminating drawbar wear. Wheel options Laminated tires: Eliminates flats.

Walking Tandem option Better flotation and smoother r ide on rougher terrain. Deck rings (optional) 1/2" x 3" full welded deck ring keeps blades from damaging the deck.

* Years 6 & 7 Parts Only

All Land Pride Cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary testing procedures specified by ANSI.

A rugged heavy built gearboxes capable of handling heavy cutting applications.

Driveline is sized right for the intended cutting capacity. Slip-clutch will slip under load

instead of twisting the driveline.

and twisting under shock loads and harsh mowing conditions.

when impacts are encountered. Allows clean cutting of material.

Can cut brushy areas with saplings up to 4". Can cut brushy areas with saplings up to 4 1/2".

Heavy round stump jumper with bottom gearbox seal protector. Can hold up to tough conditions.

and hollows can cause uneven cutting.

the hinge area itself. Dual leveling rods enable the cutter to pull equally on the rear axle dur ing travel over

rough terrain. Many competitors only use one leveling rod.

Helps prevent paint deterioration and rusting to the wheel rims.

Simply remove two bolts to replace damaged spindle.

Airplane tires without foam filling: Give better cushion while transporting. Airplane tires with foam filling: Give better cushion while transporting and can’t go

flat.

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Section 8: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Chart

Problem Cause Solution

Oil seal leaking Gearbox overﬁlled Drain oil level with ﬁll hole or to full mark on dipstick.

Seals damaged Replace seals. Grass or wire wrapped on shaft

in seal area

Driveline yoke or cross failing Clutch is froze Slip clutches per instructions under “Drivelines With

Shock load Avoid hitting solid objects. Needs lubrication Lubricate every 8 hours.

Slip Clutches slip even with a light load

Bent driveline shaft (Note: Shaft should be repaired or replaced if bent)

Driveline shaft telescoping tube failing

Driveline shaft telescoping tube wearing

Blades Lock Up Blades locked together

Blades wearing excessively Cutting on sandy ground Raise cutting height.

Blades coming loose Blades not

Blades breaking Hitting solid objects Avoid hitting solid objects. Loose blade carrier Blade carrier hardware not tight Tighten shaft nut to speciﬁed torque.

Blade carrier bent Hitting solid objects Avoid hitting solid objects. Excessive side skid wear Soil abrasive Adjust cutter height.

Excessive vibration Hitting solid objects Inspect area before cutting. Do not hit solid objects.

Wing cylinder movement too slow Oriﬁce is plugged Remove elbow ﬁtting and unplug oriﬁce.

Scalping the ground Raise cutting height. Clutch is not properly adjusted Adjust clutch per instructions under “Drivelines With

Clutch plates are worn out Replace clutch plates. Foreign object caught between

clutch plates Contacting frame Reduce lift height in transport position. Contacting drawbar Reposition drawbar. Bottoming out Shorten driveline shaft. Binding up Not lubricating enough. Shock load Avoid hitting solid objects.

Needs lubrication Lubricate every 20 hours of operation.

(overlapped) when wings were raised to transport position

Tractor has instant on PTO Engage PTO at low RPMs and then slowly increase

Tractor has Instant off PTO Decrease engine speed slowly to an idle and then

Contacting ground frequently Raise cutting height.

tightened properly Over speeding PTO Operate cutter at proper PTO speed.

Running loose in the past Replace gearbox bearings and / or shaft.

Cutting too low Raise cutting height.

Driveline bent Replace driveline or distribution shaft. Blade carrier bent Replace blade carrier. Blade broken Replace blade. Blade will not swing Inspect and unlock blades. High torque start-up or hitting

solid objects. Blades have unequal weight Replace each pair of blades on affected carrier.

Clean off wrapped material and check seal areas daily.

Slip Clutches” on page 33.

Remove foreign object.

Use pry bar or other tool to separate cutting blades before lowering wings.

engine speed to full PTO speed. See “Engage Blades” on page 26.

disengage PTO. See “Disengage Blades” on page 26.

Tighten blade hardware, refer to “Cutter Blade Maintenance” on page 32.

Disassemble and inspect driveline for incorrectly located needles or damaged bearing cap.

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Section 9: Torque Values Chart

Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes

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Bolt Head Identification

Bolt Size (Inches)

in-tpi

1/4" - 20 7.4 5.6 11 8 16 12 M 5 X 0.8 436597 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)

in-tpi = nominal thread diameter in inches-threads per inch

N· m = newton-meters

ft-lb= foot pounds

mm x pitch = nominal thread diameter in millimeters x thread

pitch

Bolt Head Identification

5.8 8.8 10.9

Class 5.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9

Additional Torque Values

Wheel Hub Stud 1/2"-20 UNF Gr. 5 85 ft-lbs Blade Bolt Lock Nut 450 ft-lbs. Blade Carrier Hub Nut 550 ft-lbs. minimum

Tire Inflation Chart

TireSize Inflation

24 x 7.75" - 10 x 12 ply 35

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Section 10: 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.

Overall Unit and Driveline: One year Parts and Labor Gearbox: 5 Years Parts and Labor, 6th & 7th Year Parts Only Hydraulic Cylinders: One year Parts and Labor;

Hoses and seals are considered wear items. Blades, tires and driveline friction discs: Considered wear items

This Warranty is limited to the repair or 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. 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 should be made to the dealer which originally sold the product and all warranty adjustments must be made through an authorized Land Pride 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, 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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Warranty

IMPORTANT: The Online Warranty Registration should be completed by the dealer at the time of

purchase. This information is necessary to provide you with quality customer service.

Model Number ____________________ Serial Number ____________________

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Land Pride RC5515 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Important Safety Information

Safety at All Times

Look For The Safety Alert Symbol

Safety Labels

Introduction

Application

Using This Manual

Owner Assistance

Serial Number

Free Informational Video

Section 1: Assembly & Set-up

Tractor Requirements

Horsepower

Drawbar Set-up

Before You Start

Torque Requirements

PTO Speed

Hydraulic Outlets

Hitch Types

Standard Clevis Hitch

Double Swivel Clevis Hitch (Optional)

Bar-Tite Hitch (Optional)

Ball Hitch (Optional)

Pintle Hitch (Optional)

Hitch Assembly

Wing Axle Assembly to Center Axle

Standard Clevis Hitch Hook-up

Double Swivel Clevis Hitch Hook-up

Bar-Tite Hitch Hook-up

Driveline Installation

Check Driveline Collapsible Length

Shorten Driveline Length

Hydraulic Hook-up

Purge Hydraulic System

Unhooking The Rotary Cutter

Section 2: Adjustments

Center & Wing Section Leveling

Center Deck Leveling

Wing Deck Leveling

Cutting Height Adjustment

Section 3: Operating Instructions

Pre-Start Checklist

Tractor & Cutter Inspection

Blade Operation Inspection

Safety Information

Avoid Extreme Turning Angles

Transport Locks

Transporting

Field Set-up

Lower Wing Down & Set Cutting Height

Set Wing Lift Lever In Float Position

Select Gear Range

Engage Blades

Disengage Blades

General Operating Instructions

Section 4: Options & Accessories

Safety Guard Options

Hitch Options

Tire Options

Hydraulic Accessories

Optional Low Lift Blades

Hydraulic Wing Control Kit

3 Spool Control Valve Kit

Selector Control Valve Kit

Shredder Blade Accessory

Slow Moving Vehicle Sign

Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication

General Maintenance Information

Tire Maintenance

Tractor Maintenance

Cutter Blade Maintenance

Drivelines With Slip Clutches

Skid Shoe Maintenance

Center Skid Shoe

Wing Skid Shoe