Land Pride RC6015, RCM5015, RC5015, RCM6015 User Manual
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Rotary Cutters
RC5015 & RC6015 (540 RPM) and
RCM5015 & RCM6015 (1000 RPM)
15678
318-047M
Operator’s Manual
Read the Operator’s manual entirely. When
you see this symbol, the subsequent
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instructions andwarningsare serious - follow
without exception. Your life and the lives of
others depend on it!
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Tab le of Contents
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
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Serial Number Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Free Maintenance Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Further Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Section 1: Assembly and Set-up . . . . . . .11
Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Horsepower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hydraulic Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
PTO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hitch Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Standard Clevis Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Double Swivel Clevis Hitch (Optional) . . . . . . . 12
Bar-Tite Hitch (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Hitch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Wing Axle Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Tractor Hook-up to Standard Clevis Hitch . . . . . . 13
Tractor Hook-up to Swivel Clevis Hitch . . . . . . . . 14
Tractor Hook-up to Bar-Tite Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Check Driveline Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Hydraulic Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Unhooking From the Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Section 2: Operating Instructions . . . . . .18
Pre-start Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cutter Set-up For Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Transporting The Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cutter Set-up For Field Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Operating Speed & Turning Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
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Section 3: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Center and Wing Section Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Cutting Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Section 4: Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Safety Guard Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Hydraulic Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication . . 24
General Maintenance Information . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Cutter Blade Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Drivelines With Slip Clutches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Type A Clutches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Type B Clutches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Type C Clutches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Skid Shoe Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Center Skid Shoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Wing Skid Shoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Tractor Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Axle Hub Bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Adjustable Turnbuckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Main Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Double Swivel Clevis Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Bar-Tite Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Divider Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Intermediate Driveline Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Conventional Driveline Profile Tubes . . . . . . . .34
Conventional Driveline Joints & Shields . . . . .34
Constant Velocity Driveline Profile Tubes . . . .35
Constant Velocity Driveline Joints & Shields . .35
Wing Driveline Profile Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Wing Driveline Joints & Shields . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Section 6: Specifications & Capacities . .37
Section 7: Features and Benefits . . . . . .38
Section 8: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . .40
Section 9: Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Tire Inflation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
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Pride assumesno responsibility forerrors oromissions. Neither isany liability assumedfor damagesresulting from theuse of theinformation contained herein.Land Pride reserves
the rightto revise andimprove itsproducts as it sees fit. This publicationdescribes the stateof this productat the time of its publication,and may notreflect the productin the future.
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Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Safety at All Times
Thoroughly read and understand
the instructions given in this
manual before operation. Refer to
the “Safety Label” section, read
all instructions noted on them.
Do not allow anyone to operate
this equipment who has not fully
read and comprehended this
manual and who has not been
properly trained in the safe
operation of the equipment.
▲ Operator should be familiar with
all functions of the unit.
▲ Operate implement from the
driver’s seat only.
▲ 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 stand between the tractor
and implement during hitching.
▲ Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from power-driven parts.
▲ Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid
entanglement with moving parts.
▲ Watch out for wires, trees, etc.,
when raising implement. Make
sure all persons are clear of
working area.
▲ Turning tractor too tight may
cause implement to ride up on
wheels. This could result in injury
or equipment damage.
Look For The Safety Alert Symbol
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a
potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra
safety precaution must be taken. When you see this
symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that
follows it. In addition to design and configuration of
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Be Aware of
Signal Words
A Signal word designates a degree or
level of hazard seriousness. The
signal words are:
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DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is limited to the most
extreme situations, typically for
machine components that, for
functional purposes, cannot be
guarded.
For Your Protection
▲ Thoroughly read and understand
the “Safety Label” section, read all
instructions noted on them.
equipment, hazard control and accident prevention
are dependent upon the awareness, concern,
prudence and proper training of personnelinvolved in
the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of
equipment.
!
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed
when guards are removed. It mayalso
be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
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CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
Shutdown and Storage
▲ Lower machine to ground, put
tractor in park, turn off engine, and
remove the key.
▲ Detach and store implements in a
area where children normally do
not play. Secure implement by
using blocks and supports.
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Important Safety Information
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Use Safety
Lights and Devices
▲ Slow moving tractors, self-
propelled equipment, and towed
implements can create a hazard
when driven on public roads. They
are difficult to see, especially at
night.
▲ Flashing warning lights and turn
signals are recommended
whenever driving on public roads.
Use lights and devices provided
with implement.
Transport
Machinery Safely
▲ Comply with state and local laws.
▲ Maximum transport speed for
implement is 20 mph. DO NOT
EXCEED.Never travel at a speed
which does not allow adequate
control of steering and stopping.
Some rough terrain require a
slower speed.
▲ Sudden braking can cause a
towed load to swerve and upset.
Reduce speed if towed load is not
equipped with brakes.
▲ Use the following maximum
speed - tow load weight ratios as
a guideline:
20 mph when weight is less
than or equal to the weight of
tractor.
10 mph when weight is double
the weight of tractor.
▲ IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load
that is more than double the
weight of tractor.
Use A Safety Chain
▲ A safety chain will help control
drawn machinery should it
separate from the tractor
drawbar.
▲ Use a chain with the strength
rating equal to or greater than
the gross weight of the towed
machinery.
▲ Attach the chain to the tractor
drawbar support or other
specified anchor location. Allow
only enough slack in the chain to
permit turning.
▲ Do not use safety chain for
towing.
Practice Safe Maintenance
▲ Understand procedure before
doing work. Use proper tools and
equipment, refer to Operator’s
Manual for additional information.
▲ Work in a clean dry area.
▲ Lower the implement to the
ground, put tractor in park, turn off
engine, and remove key before
performing maintenance.
▲ Allow implement to cool
completely.
▲ Do not grease or oil implement
while it is in operation.
▲ Inspect all parts. Make sure parts
are in good condition & installed
properly.
▲ Remove buildup of grease, oil or
debris.
▲ Remove all tools and unused
parts from implement before
operation.
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These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Prepare for Emergencies
▲ Be prepared if a fire starts.
▲ Keep a first aid kit and fire
extinguisher handy.
▲ Keep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital and
fire department near phone.
911
Wear
Protective Equipment
▲ Protectiveclothingandequipment
should be worn.
▲ Wear clothing and equipment
appropriate for the job. Avoid
loose fitting clothing.
▲ Prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause hearing impairment or
hearing loss. Wear suitable
hearing protection such as
earmuffs or earplugs.
▲ Operating equipment safely
requires the full attention of the
operator. Avoid wearing radio
headphones while operating
machinery.
Avoid High
Pressure Fluids Hazard
▲ Escaping fluid underpressurecan
penetratetheskincausingserious
injury.
▲ Avoid the hazard by relieving
pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines 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 BODYPARTS, to
check for suspected leaks.
▲ Wear protective gloves and safety
glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems.
▲ If an accident occurs, see a
doctor immediately. Any fluid
injected into the skin must be
treated within a few hours or
gangrene may result.
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.
Keep Riders
Off Machinery
▲ Riders obstruct the operator’s
view, they could be struck by
foreign objects or thrown from the
machine.
▲ Never allow children to operate
equipment.
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Safety Labels
Your 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. Replace all damaged or missing labels. To order new
labels go to your nearest Land Pride dealer.
3. Some new equipment installed during repair requires
safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as
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 firmlyontothesurface.
d. Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card.
818-045C
Pinch Point
Warning
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818-130C
Caution! Use
540 rpm PTO
only
818-240C
Caution! Use
1000 rpm PTO
only
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ROTATING DRIVELINE
KEEP AWAY!
818-552C
Danger!Rotating Driveline
Entanglement Hazard
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818-540C
Danger! Shield Missing DO NOT Operate
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818-543C
Danger! Guard Missing DO NOT Operate
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TRACTOR MUST HAVE SAFETY GUARDING
818-276C
Warning!Rotating Blade
Hazard
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818-840C
Danger: Rollover Hazard
818-830C
Safety Combo
Located on
Left Wing &
Right Wing
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818-561C
Warning! Moving
Parts Hazard
Located on
Left Wing &
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23572
Standard Clevis Hitch
23572
Double Swivel Clevis Hitch Shown
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838-094C
Warning: High Pressure
Located on
Standard Clevis Hitch arm,
Double Swivel Clevis Hitch flat plate
and Bar-Tite Hitch flat plate
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Standard Clevis Hitch
838-588C
Warning: Folding Cutter Speed Warning
Located on
Standard Clevis Hitch arm,
Double Swivel Clevis Hitch flat plate
and Bar-Tite Hitch flat plate
Bar-Tite Hitch Shown
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818-556C
Danger! Thrown
Object Hazard
Located on Left Wing
& Right Wing
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818-564C
Danger!
Rotating Blade
Located on Left Wing
& Right Wing
818-229C
Amber Reflector
Located on LeftWing
& Right Wing
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818-230C
Red Reflector
Located on Left Wing
& Right Wing
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Introduction
Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new
Introduction
product owners.
Thisimplement has been designedwithcare and built by
skilledworkersusingqualitymaterials.Properassembly,
maintenance, and safe operating practices will help you
get years of satisfactory use from this machine.
The parts on your Rotary Cutter have been specially
designedandshouldonlybe replaced with genuine Land
Prideparts.Therefore, should your Rotary Cutterrequire
replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer.
Application
The heavy duty RC5015, RCM5015, RC6015 and
RCM6015 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
heightandability to cut weeds andbrushmakethemwell
suited for these applications. All listed models offer
pull-type self-leveling clevis hitches for attachment to
50-250 hp tractors. Both 50 & 60 series feature a Cat. 5
main driveline. Both models offer various safety guard
selectionsmaking them anexcellentchoice for state and
municipal mowing applications.
See “Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease”on
page 36 and “Section 7: Features and Benefits”on
page 38 for additional information and 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 orderanew Operator’s or PartsManualcontact your
authorized dealer. Manuals can also be downloaded,
free-of-charge from our website at www.landpride.com
orprintedfromtheLandPride Service & Support Center
by your dealer.
Terminology
“Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined by
facing forward in the direction the machine will operate
while in use unless otherwise stated.
Definitions
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Owner Assistance
The Warranty Registration card should be filled out by
the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is
necessary to provide you with quality customer service.
If customer service or repairparts are required contact a
LandPridedealer. A dealer has trained personnel, repair
parts and equipment needed to service the cutter.
The parts on your cutter have been specially designed
and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride
parts. Therefore, shouldyour cutter require replacement
parts go to your Land Pride Dealer.
Serial Number Plate
For prompt service always use the serial number and
modelnumber when ordering partsfromyour Land Pride
dealer.Besuretoincludeyourserialandmodel numbers
incorrespondencealso. Refer to Figure 1forthelocation
of your serial number plate.
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Serial Number Plate Location
Figure 1
Free Maintenance Video
Be sure to request your free copy of the 15’ Rotary
Cutter Maintenance Guidelines (alsoapplicable to 10’,
14’& 20’ cutters)videofrom your local Land Pridedealer.
Further Assistance
Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new
cutter.Ifforanyreasonyoudonotunderstand any part of
thismanual or are notsatisfied with the servicereceived,
the following actions are suggested:
1. Discuss the matter with your dealership service
manager making sure he is aware of any problems
youmay haveand that he has hadthe 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:
IMPORTANT: A special point of information related
to its preceding topic. Land Pride’s intention is that
this information should be read and noted before
continuing.
NOTE: A special point of information that the
operator must be aware of before continuing.
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P.O. Box 5060
Salina, Ks. 67402-5060
E-mail address
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Section 1: Assembly and Set-up
Tractor Requirements
Horsepower
The cutter is designed to be used on tractors with 50 to
250 hp.
Hitch
Refer to Figure 1-1:
The cutter uses a drawbar type hitch hook-up. Maintain
proper distance, dimension “A”, between center of
drawbar hitch pin hole and end of tractor PTO shaft.
• “A” = 14" for 540 rpm
• “A” = 16" for 1000 rpm
• “B” = 8" for 540 rpm and 1000 rpm
• “C” = 18” to 21” for 540 rpm and 1000 rpm
IMPORTANT: PTO damage may occur if distance
“A” is not properly maintained.
PTO Speed
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CAUTION!
Do not over speed PTO. The cutter can be damaged when
operated above its rated PTO RPM.
Either a 540 rpm or 1000 rpm tractor Power Take-Off
(PTO) is required. TheRC5015 and RC6015 cutters are
designed for 540 rpm and the RCM5015 and RCM6015
are designed for 1000 rpm.
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to operate a 540 RPM
driveline cutter with a 1000 RPM PTO tractor and do
not operate a 1000 RPM driveline cutter with a 540
RPM PTO tractor. Many tractorsprovide both 540 and
1000RPMPTOmodes.Checkyourtractor’smanualto
determine its capabilities.
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 set-up 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 the needed
parts and equipment readily at hand.
This cutter has been partially assembled at the factory.
However,there is still some assemblyrequiredbeforethe
cutter is ready for operation.
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PTO to Drawbar Distance
Figure 1-1
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.
• Three duplexoutletsare required if thewingsare raised
and lowered independently.
Control valvekits are available from your local Land
Pride dealer ifthe tractor is notequipped with thecorrect
number of duplex outlets. See “Hydraulic Accessor ies”
on page 23 foravailable hydraulic kits.
Pre-Assembly Checklist
Check Reference
Fasteners and pins that were shipped
with the cutter.
NOTE: All hardware has been factory
installed. If a part or fastener is removed
for assembly, remember where it goes.
Keep parts separated.
Be sure the parts get used in the correct
location. By double checking while you
assemble, you will lessen the chance of
using a bolt incorrectly that may be
needed later.
All grease fittings are in place and
lubricated.
Safety labels are correctly located and
legible. Replace if damaged.
Red and amber reflectors are correctly
located and visible when the cutter is in
transport position.
Inflate tires to specified PSI air pressure.
Tighten wheel bolts to specified torque.
Have a minimum of 2 people at hand
while assembling the cutter.
Have a fork lift or loader with properly
sized chains and safety stands on hand
for the assembly task.
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Manual
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ImportantSafety
Information
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Section 1: Assembly and Set-up
Hitch Types
The cutter is factory supplied with the standard clevis
hitch. Other optional hitches are available. See your
nearest Land Pride dealer should you want to change
your hitch set-up.
Standard Clevis Hitch
Refer to Figure 1-2:
A level rod attached to the underside of the clevis keeps
the clevis parallel with the tractor drawbar at all cutting
heights. Cutter rotation about the tractor drawbar is
limited to slots located in the clevis’ upper and lower
platesand drawbar holesize.Hitch should besecuredto
the tractor tongue with bolt, washers and nuts to prevent
spreading of clevis.
Double Swivel Clevis Hitch (Optional)
Refer to Figure 1-3:
Theswivelclevishitch allows the cutter to pivotaboutthe
tractor drawbar freely in two directions. It isdesigned for
cutting hillsides, reducing the twisting torque on the
cutter hitch and tractor drawbar. Hitch swivel is
greaseable.
Land Pride
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Standard Clevis Hitch
Figure 1-2
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Double Swivel Clevis Hitch
Figure 1-3
Bar-Tite Hitch (Optional)
Refer to Figure 1-4:
The Bar-Tite hitch functions the same as the swivel
clevis hitch except it is constructed of case hardened
steel and has abushingin the tonguetoextend hitch life.
Bushing and hitch swivel are greaseable.
Hitch Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-5:
Instructions below are for cutters equipped with a
standard clevis hitch only. See Figure 1-2 on for an
illustration of a standard clevis hitch.
1. Install clevis rod (#1) to the lug on the center deck
weldment using 3/4” x 1 1/2” clevis pin, 3/4” flat
washer and 1/8” x 1 1/4” cotter pin.
2. Install left and r ight leveling rods (#2) to the hitch
frame with 3/4”x 1 1/2” clevis pins, 3/4”flat washers,
and 1/8” x 11/4” cotter pins.Final adjustment should
be made when the cutter is attached to the tractor.
3. Installparking jack(#3) to the hitch frame and secure
with attached pin. Adjust parking jack to preferred
drawbar height.
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Bar-Tite Hitch
Figure 1-4
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3
4
Hitch Assembly Illustration
Figure 1-5
RC5015 & RC6015 (540 RPM) and RCM5015 & RCM6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-047M 8/28/08
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