Land Pride RCM45180, RC45180 User Manual
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Operator’s Manual
RC45180 & RCM45180
Rotary Cutter
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tions and warnings are serious - followwithout exception. Your life and the lives of others
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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety Notations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Tire Handling & Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Terminology: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Definitions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Serial Number Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Section 1 Assembly and Setup . . . . . . . . .8
Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Dealer Cutter Assembly & Preparations . . . . . . . . 8
Left & Right Wing Axle Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Hitch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Slow Moving Vehicle
Bundle Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Hydraulic Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Tractor Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Section 2 Operating Instructions . . . . . .12
Operating Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Section 3 Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Center Deck Level Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Center Deck Rear Axle Arms Adjustment . . . . . .14
Wing Deck Level Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Wing Deck Tailwheel Rubber Bumper Adjustment 15
Section 4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . .16
Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication .17
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Service Cutting Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Skid Shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Clutch Run-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Axle Hub Bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Wing Hinges (6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Ratchet Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Axle Rockshaft & Axle Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Main Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Divider Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Driveline Shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Drive line Shafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
PTO Constant Velocity Shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
4-Plate Slip Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Section 6 Specifications and Capacities 23
Section 7 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Tire Inflation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes . . . . 24
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
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Important Safety Information
For your safety and to develop a better understanding of
your equipment, thoroughly read the Operator’s Sections
of this manual before operation.
Safety Notations
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates that there is a
potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra
safetyprecautions must be taken.Whenyousee this symbol,bealertand carefully read themessagethat followsit.
In addition to design and configuration of equipment; hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon
the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment.
Watch for the following Safety Notations throughout
your Operator’s Manual:
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DANGER!
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal
word is limited to the most extreme situations.
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WARNING!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe practices
Safety Rules
These rules and instructions
must be revie wed at least ann uall y
by all operators!
Most accidents are the result of negligence and carelessness, usually caused by failure of the operator to follow
safety precautions. The followingprecautions are mandatory to prevent such accidents. Your implement has been
designed with built-in safety features.
Make sure everyonethat uses this machine has read the
Operator’sManual and understands how to operate it
safely.
This Operator’s Manual is considered a part of the implement and should remain so when loaned or sold.
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General
1. Do not allow anyone to operate this machine who has not
been properly trained in its safe operation.
2. To prevent personal injury caused by thrown objects, the
use of front and rear safety shields is strongly recommended.
3. Do not let children operate the cutter.
4. Never allow passengers.
5. Neveroperate the cutternear people anddo not standnear
the cutter while blades are in motion.
6. Before cutting, clear the area of objects and debris that
could become entangled in the blades or thrown from the
cutter.
7. After striking an object, disengage PTO, shut off tractor
and inspect for damage before continuing.
8. Do not operate the cutter in reverse unless necessary. Debris may be thrown from the front of the cutter; therefore,
increasing the risk of injury to the operator.
9. Check the cutter periodicallyfor loose hardware and tighten if necessary.
10. Travel slowly over rough terrain and be alert to holes and
gullies.
11. When traveling on public roads, use accessory lights and
devices for adequate warning to operators of other vehicles. Comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws.
12. Never operate the cutter while in the raised transport position.
13. Be alert to traffic when crossing or cutting near roadways.
14. Disengage the PTO when raised for transport or backing
up.
15. Wear proper eye protection to prevent injury from flying
objects.
16. Keep PTO shielding inplace and in good condition.do not
operate cutter with shields missing.
17. Always use proper PTO speed or machine damage may result. This cutter isdesigned to be used with a tractor using
a 540 or 1,000 rpm rear PTO. Important: Never should
a machine equipped for 540 rpm PTO be operated by a
tractor equippedwith a 1,000 rpm PTOnor should a 1,000
rpm PTO machine be operated with a tractor equipped
with a 540 rpm PTO.
18. In order to maintain steering control, add ballast to tractor. To determine the amount of ballast required refer to
your tractor operator’s manual.
19. Before performing maintenance,disconnect PTO driveline
and hydraulic hoses and securely block cutter on safe supporting stands. Do not positionstands under axle orwheel
supports.
20. Transport cutter with transport axle lock pin installed and
wing lock latches in place.
21. Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure can have sufficient forceto penetrate the skin. Checkall hydraulic hoses
before applying pressure. Fluid escaping from a very
small hole can be almost invisible. Use paper or cardboard, not body parts, to check for suspected leaks. If injured, seek medical assistance from a doctor that is
familiar with this typeof injury. Foreignfluids in the tissue
mustbe surgically removedwithin afew hours organgrene
will result.
22. Do not permit anyone to stand between tractor and cutter
- especially during tractor hook-up.
23. Purge air fromhydraulic system before attempting toraise
or lower wings.
24. Stand clear of wings when raising or lowering.
Transporting
1. Be alert to traffic when crossing or operating near road-
ways. Always maintain complete control of the machine.
Know your state and local laws concerning highway safety
and regulations. Comply with these laws when transporting
machinery.
2. Do not exceed 15 mph when trasnporting. Transport only
with a farm tractor of sufficient size and horse power. See
“Tractor Requirements” Section 1, PAGE 8.
3. Always make sure flashing safety lights, slow moving vehi-
cle emblem, and reflectors are in place and visible prior to
transporting the machine on public roads, when required.
4. Do not transport at night or during other periods of poor
visibility.
Tire Handling & Repair
1. Tire changing can be dangerous and should be preformed
by trained personnel using the correct tools and equipment.
2. Do not re-inflate a tire that has been run flat or seriously
under inflated. Have it checked by qualified personnel.
3. When removing and installing wheels, use wheel handling
equipment adequate for the weight involved.
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Safety Labels
1. Your implement comes equipped with all safety labels in
place. They were designed to help you safely operate your
implement. Read and follow their directions.
2. Keep all safety labels clean and legible.
3. Replace all damagedor missing labels. To order new labels
go to your Land Pride Dealer.
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4. Refer to this section for proper label placement.
To install new labels:
a. Clean the area the label is to be placed
b. Peel backing from label. Press firmly on surface
being careful not to cause air bubbles under label.
ROTATING DRIVELINE
KEEP AWAY!
818-552C
Danger! Rotating Driveline Entanglement Hazard
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818-540C
Danger!ShieldMissing
- DO NOT Operate
818-130C
Caution! Use
540 rpm PTO
only
818-240C
Caution! Use
1000 rpm PTO
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TRACTOR MUST HAVE SAFETY GUARDING
818-276C
Warning! Rotating
Blade Hazard
818-556C
Danger!Thrown
Object Hazard
818-554C
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Warning! General Safety
Information
818-557C
Notice To Owner
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818-555C
Danger! Rotating Blade
Hazard
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818-229C
Amber Reflector
818-230C
Red Reflector
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818-561C
Warning! Moving Parts Hazard
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818-440C
Caution! Wing latches & transport link information.
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818-559C
Notice To Owner
818-240C
Caution! Use
1000 rpm PTO
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Introduction
Introduction
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Using This Manual
ThisOperator’s Section isdesignedto help familiarizeyou
with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Read this manual and follow
the recommendations to help ensure safe and efficient
operation.
The warranty sheet should be filled out by the owner and
dealer at the time of purchase. After completion give the
dealer the white copy and send the pink copy to Great
Plains. Keep your copy in the manual for use when corresponding with the dealer.
To order a newOperator or Parts Manual contact your authorized dealer or write to the address listed below in the
"Owner Assistance"paragraph.Include the model and serial numbers of your unit.
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.
Terminology:
"Right " or "Left" as used in this manual is determined by
facingthe direction the machine will travel while in use unless otherwise stated.
Definitions:
NOTE: A special point of information related to it’s
preceding topic. The author’s intention is that you
read and note this information before continuing.
IMPORTANT:Information, related to it’s proceeding topic,
that the author feels would be of use.
Owner Assistance
If customer service or repair parts are required contact
your local Land Pride Dealer. He has trained personnel,
repair parts, and the equipment needed to service your
implement.
These parts have been specially designed and should
only be replaced with genuine Land Pride parts.
Serial Number Plate
Referto the followingillustrationforthe location of yourserial number plate.
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Serial Number Plate Location
Figure 1
Forpromptservicealwaysuse theserialnumberandmodel
number when orderingparts from your Land PrideDealer.
Be sure to include your serialand model numbers in correspondence also.
Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new machine. If for any reason you are not satisfied with the service received, the following actions are suggested:
1. Discuss the matter with your dealership ServiceManager make sure he is aware of any problems you may
have and that he has had the opportunity to assist
you.
2. If you are still not satisfied, seek out the Owner or
General Manager of the dealership, explain the problem and request assistance.
3. For further assistance write to:
Customer Service
Great Plains Mfg. Inc.
P.O. Box 245
Assaria, Ks. 67416
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