Land Pride RCMB6010, RCMB6015 User Manual

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Rotary Cutters
RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM)
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318-263M
Operator’s Manual
Read the Operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent
instructions andwarningsare 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
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Serial Number Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Free Maintenance Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Further Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Section 1: Preparation and Set-up . . . . .11
Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Horsepower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hydraulic Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
PTO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Dealer Assembly & Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hitch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Wing Axle Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Hydraulic Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hitch Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Swivel Clevis Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Bar-Tite Clevis Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Tractor Hook-up to Swivel Clevis Hitch . . . . . . . . 13
Tractor Hook-up to Bar-Tite Clevis Hitch . . . . . . .14
Driveline Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Hydraulic Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Unhooking From the Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Section 2: Operating Instructions . . . . . .17
Pre-start Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cutter Set-up For Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Transporting The Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cutter Set-up For Field Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Operating Speed & Turning Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Optional Manual Wing Lift (Winch) . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Section 3: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Center and Wing Section Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Cutting Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication . . 22
General Maintenance Information . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Cutter Blade Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Driveline Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Clutches With 4 Adjusting Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Clutch Run-In Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Clutch Disassembly & Assembly Procedure . .23
Clutches With 8 Adjusting Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Clutch Run-In Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Clutch Disassembly & Assembly Procedure . .25
Skid Shoe Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Center Skid Shoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Wing Skid Shoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Weight Box Skid Shoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Tractor Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Axle Hub Bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Adjustable Turnbuckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Main Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Wing Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Double Swivel Clevis Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Bar-Tite Clevis Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Divider Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Intermediate Driveline Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Conventional Driveline Profile Tubes . . . . . . . .31
Conventional Driveline Joints & Shields . . . . .31
CV Input Driveline Profile Tubes . . . . . . . . . . .32
CV Input Driveline Joints & Shields . . . . . . . . .32
Wing Driveline Profile Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Wing Driveline Joints & Shields . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Section 5: Specifications & Capacities . .34
Section 6: Features and Benefits . . . . . .35
Section 7: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . .36
Section 8: Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Tire Inflation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
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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.
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WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It mayalso be used to alert against unsafe practices.
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CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Shutdown and Storage
Lower machine to ground, put
tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove the key.
Detach and store implements in a
area where children normally do not play. Secure implement by using blocks and supports.
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Important Safety Information
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual.
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Slow-moving tractors, self-
propelled equipment and towed implements can create a hazard when driven on public roads. They are difficult to see, especially at night.
Flashing warning lights and turn
signals are recommended whenever driving on public roads. Use lights and devices provided with implement.
Transport Machinery Safely
Comply with state and local laws.Maximum transport speed for
implement is 20 mph. DO NOT EXCEED.Never travel at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering and stopping. Some rough terrain require a slower speed.
Sudden braking can cause a
towed load to swerve and upset. Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with brakes.
Use the following maximum
speed - tow load weight ratios as a guideline:
20 mph when weight is less than
or equal to the weight of tractor.
10 mph when weight is double
the weight of tractor.
IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load
that is more than double the weight of tractor.
Use A Safety Chain
A safety chain will help control
drawn machinery should it separate from the tractor drawbar.
Use a chain with the strength
rating equal to or greater than the gross weight of the towed machinery.
Attach the chain to the tractor
drawbar support or other specified anchor location. Allow only enough slack in the chain to permit turning.
Do not use safety chain for
towing.
Practice Safe Maintenance
Understand procedure before
doing work. Use proper tools and equipment, refer to Operator’s Manual for additional information.
Work in a clean dry area.Lower the implement to the
ground, put tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove key before performing maintenance.
Allow implement to cool
completely.
Do not grease or oil implement
while it is in operation.
Inspect all parts. Make sure parts
are in good condition & installed properly.
Remove buildup of grease, oil or
debris.
Remove all tools and unused
parts from implement before operation.
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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.
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
penetrate the skin, causing serious injury.
Avoid the hazard by relieving
pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines.
Use a piece of paper or
cardboard, NOT BODYPARTS, to check for suspected leaks.
Wear protective gloves and safety
glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems.
If an accident occurs, see a
doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be treated within a few hours or gangrene may result.
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 or visit our dealer locator at landpride.com.
3. Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as
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.
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Pinch Point Warning
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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Warning! Raised Wing Hazard
Located on Left Wing & Right Wing
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818-556C
Danger! Thrown Object Hazard
Located on LeftWing & Right Wing
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Double Swivel Clevis Hitch Shown
818-564C
Danger! Rotating Blade
Located on Left Wing & Right Wing
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838-094C
Warning: High Pressure Located on
Double Swivel Clevis Hitch flat plate and Bar-Tite Clevis Hitch flat plate
838-588C
Warning: Folding Cutter Speed Warning Located on
Bar-Tite Clevis Hitch Shown
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818-229C
Amber Reflector Located on Left Wing,
Right Wing and Weight Box
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Introduction

Introduction
Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new 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 RCB6010, RCMB6010, RCB6015 and RCMB6015SeriesRotary 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 10’ & 15’ cutting width, 2" to 14" cutting height and ability to cut weeds and brush make them well suited for these applications. All listed models offer pull-type self-leveling clevis hitches for attachment to50-250hptractors. The 60 series feature aCat.5main driveline and offer various safety guard selections making them an excellent choice for stateand municipal mowing applications.
See “Section 5: Specifications & Capacities” and “Section 6: Features and Benefits” 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 the directionthe machine will operate whilein use unless otherwise stated.

Definitions

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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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 incorrespondence also. 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 video from your local
Land Pride dealer.

Further Assistance

Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new cutter.Ifforanyreasonyoudonotunderstand any part of thismanual or arenotsatisfied with the servicereceived, the following actions are suggested:
1. Discuss the matter with your dealership service man­ager making sure he is awareof 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:
Land Pride Service Department
1525 East North Street
P.O. Box 5060
Salina, Ks. 67402-5060
E-mail address
lpservicedept@landpride.com
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Section 1: Preparation 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.
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: Donotattempt to operatea 540 RPM driveline cutter with a 1000 RPMPTOtractorand do not operate a 1000 RPM driveline cutter with a 540 RPM PTO tractor. Many tractors provide both 540 and 1000 RPM PTO modes. Check your tractor’s manual to 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 assembly required before the cutter is ready for operation.
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Figure 1-1

Hydraulic Outlets

The number of required hydraulic duplex outlets is dependent upon how the Rotary Cutter is set-up. The tractor will require two duplex outlets for the 10’ and 15’ series. Three duplex outlets are required for the 15’ seriesifthe wings are raised and lowered independently.
Two duplex outlets are required for the 10’ and 15’
series.
Three duplexoutlets are requiredif the wings onthe 15’
series are raised and lowered independently.
Control valvekits are available from your local Land Pride dealer ifthe tractor is notequipped with thecorrect number of duplex outlets.

PTO Speed

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CAUTION!
Do not over speed PTO. The cutter can be damaged when operated above its rated PTO RPM.

Dealer Assembly & Preparations

Pre-Assembly Checklist
Check
Fasteners and pins that were shipped with the cutter. NOTE: All hardware from the factory has been installed in the location where it will be used. If a part or fastener is temporarily removed for assembly reasons, remember where it goes.Keep the 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 the 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 along with chains and safety stands that are sized for the job ready for the assembly task.
Reference Operator’s
Manual
Operator’s Manual
Section 4 Page 29
Important Safety Information Page 1
Important Safety Information Page 1
Section 8 Page 38
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