Land Pride RCP3060, RCPM3060, RCPM2660, RCP2660 User Manual
Table of Contents
Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter
RCP2660, RCPM2660, RCP3060 and RCPM3060
22000
316-111M
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!
© Copyright 2008 Printed
Hydraulic hoses and fittings (not shown)
are included with Parallel Arm Cutter.
Cover photo may show optional equipment
not supplied with standard unit.
12/16/08
Table of Contents
Table 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
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up . . . . . . . . . 12
Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Horsepower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Wheel Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Hydraulic Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
PTO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Protective Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Dealer Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3-Point Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
PTO Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Flow Control Valve Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Tractors Rated at 15 GPM and Under . . . . . . . 16
Tractors Rated at 16 GPM and Above . . . . . .16
Fill Hydraulic Reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Hydraulic Hose Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Solenoid Controlled Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Tractor Controlled Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Breakaway Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Electrical Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Switch Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Operational Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Transport Safety Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Momentary Push Button Switches . . . . . . . . . . 21
Float Switch Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Tractor Console Control Levers . . . . . . . . . . .22
Pump & Motor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Gauge Wheel Model Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Section 2: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Hydraulic Flow Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cutter Flow Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Tractor Flow Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Deck Level Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cutter Without Gauge Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cutter With Gauge Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Land Pride
Section 3: Operating Procedures . . . . . .27
Operating Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Cutting Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Breakaway Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Cylinder Shear Bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Section 4: Optional Equipment . . . . . . . .31
Hydraulic Control Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Operator Protective Shield Option . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Section 5: Hydraulic Plumbing . . . . . . . . 32
Hydraulic Plumbing Without Solenoid . . . . . . . . .32
Hydraulic Plumbing With Solenoid . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Wiring Schematic (Without Float Switch) . . . . .33
Wiring Schematic (With Float Switch) . . . . . . .34
Pump & Motor Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Breakaway Cylinder Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Pressure Shut Down Valve Operation . . . . . . .36
Section 6: Maintenance & Lubrication . . 37
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Cutter Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Skid Shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Solenoid Valve Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Tractor Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Cutter Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Parallel Arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Deck Pivot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Driveline Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
PTO U-joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Gauge Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Ratchet Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Motor Spindle Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Hydraulic Reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Speed Increaser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Section 7: Specifications & Capacities . .43
Section 8: Features & Benefits . . . . . . . .45
Section 9: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . .46
Section 10: Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
© Copyright 2008 All rights Reserved
Land Pride provides this publication “asis” without warranty ofany kind, either expressedor implied. While every precaution has beentaken in the preparationof this manual, Land
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.
Land Pride isa registered trademark.
All other brands and product names are trademarksor registered trademarks of their respectiveholders.
Printed in the United States of America.
RCP2660, RCPM2660, RCP3060 and RCPM3060 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter
12/16/08
Land Pride
▲
Table of Contents
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 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 tothe
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.
▲ Turning tractor 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
!
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.
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.
!
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.
12/16/08
OFF
REMO
VE
RCP2660, RCPM2660, RCP3060 and RCPM3060 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-111M
1
Table of Contents
Land Pride
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.
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.
RCP2660, RCPM2660, RCP3060 and RCPM3060 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-111M
2
12/16/08
Land Pride
Table of Contents
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
Avoid High
Pressure Fluids Hazard
▲ Escaping fluid under pressurecan
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.
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.
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.
12/16/08
RCP2660, RCPM2660, RCP3060 and RCPM3060 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-111M
3
Important Safety Information
Table of Contents
Land Pride
Safety Labels
1. 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.
2. Keep all safety labels clean and legible.
3. Replace all damaged or missing labels. To order new labels
go to your Land Pride dealer.
4. Some newequipmentinstalledduringrepairrequiressafety
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. To
order new labels go to your Land Pride dealer.
5. Refer to this section for proper label placement.
To install new labels:
a. Clean the area the label is to be placed.
b. Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to
be placed.
c. Peel backing from label. Press firmly ontothesurface.
d. Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card.
818-045C
Warning - Pinch Point Hazard
2-Places
22058
22057
838-368C
Warning - Pinch Point Hazard
818-142C
Danger - Rotating Driveline Hazard
26694
RCP2660, RCPM2660, RCP3060 and RCPM3060 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-111M
4
12/16/08
Land Pride
Important Safety Information
Table of Contents
818-229C
12319
Amber Reflector
22007
818-230C
Red Reflector
12320
818-230C
Red Reflector (2 places)
12/16/08
818-564C
Danger - Keep Away
22007
RCP2660, RCPM2660, RCP3060 and RCPM3060 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-111M
Rotating Blade Hazard
5
Important Safety Information
Table of Contents
22006
Land Pride
22007
818-830C
Warning/Danger/Notice - Combination Safety Decal
818-564C
Danger - Keep Away
Rotating Blade Hazard
22006
RCP2660, RCPM2660, RCP3060 and RCPM3060 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-111M
6
818-555C
Danger - Rotating
Blades Keep Away
12/16/08
Land Pride
Important Safety Information
22007
Table of Contents
818-339C
Warning - High Pressure
Fluid Hazard
22055
22006
818-556C
Danger - Thrown Object
Hazard (3-Places)
818-391C
Warning - Tractor Roll
Over Hazard
22055
12/16/08
818-390C
Warning - Thrown
Object Hazard
RCP2660, RCPM2660, RCP3060 and RCPM3060 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-111M
7
Important Safety Information
22055
Table of Contents
Land Pride
22055
818-554C
Caution - General Safety Information
818-831C
Warning - High Pressure Fluid Hazard
13568
RCP2660, RCPM2660, RCP3060 and RCPM3060 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-111M
8
818-003C
Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem
12/16/08
Land Pride
Important Safety Information
Table of Contents
818-403C
12324
(Used only on RCP2660 & RCP3060 Series)
Caution - Operate only with 540 rpm PTO
12324
13568
818-484C
(Used only on RCPM2660 & RCPM3060 Series)
Important - Operate only with 1000 rpm PTO
818-388C
Important - Valve must be open
12/16/08
848-369C
Caution: Avoid Injury or Machine Damage
26964
RCP2660, RCPM2660, RCP3060 and RCPM3060 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-111M
9
Introduction
Introduction
Table of Contents
Land Pride
Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new
product owners.
ThisRotary Cutter has beendesignedwith care and built
by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper
assembly,maintenanceand safe operating practices will
help you get yearsof satisfactory use from the machine.
Application
The Hydraulic Parallel Arm Rotary Cutters are designed
and built by Land Pride to provide excellent cutting
performance on ditch banks and other sloping areas
adjacent to right-of-ways, lakes, ponds and streams.
They are designed to work equally aswell inand around
areas of restricted access such as over or under fences,
guardrails, low overhanging branches, tree limbs and
hedges. These units perform extremely well in tall grass
cutting applications and will easily cut through standing
brush up to two inches in diameter. An optional cutter
head equipped with two forward and one rear gauge
wheel is also available for customers who want to
maintain a constant cutting height with minimal control
lever manipulation.
The RCP2660 and RCPM2660 cutters are adapted for
Category 2 or 3 three-point hitch mounting on 75 hp. to
150 hp. tractors weighing 8,000 lbs. or more.
The RCP3060 and RCPM3060 cutters are adapted for
Category 2 or 3 three-point hitch mounting on 95 hp. to
175 hp. tractors weighing 12,000 lbs. or more.
The Hydraulic drive requires 540 rpm input PTO speed
for RCP2660 & RCP3060 models and 1000 rpm for
RCPM2660 & RCPM3060 models. Depending upon
hydraulic configuration, two or four duplex hydraulic
outlets are required on the tractor to operate thecutter’s
parallel arms and deck angle.
See “Section 7: Specifications & Capacities” on page
43 and “Section 8:Features & Benefits”onpage 45 for
additional information and performance enhancing
options.
Terminology
“Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined by
facing the directionthe machine will operate whilein use
unless otherwise stated.
Definitions
NOTE: A special point of information that the
operator must be aware of before continuing.
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.
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
in correspondence also. Refer to Figure 1: for the
location of your serial number plate.
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.
RCP2660, RCPM2660, RCP3060 and RCPM3060 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-111M
10
26964
Serial Number Plate Location
Figure 1
12/16/08
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Introduction
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
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
12/16/08
RCP2660, RCPM2660, RCP3060 and RCPM3060 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-111M
11
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
Table of Contents
Land Pride
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
Tractor Requirements
Horsepower
Tractor horsepower must be capable of controlling the
Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter under all operating
conditions. Smaller tractors must not be used.
RCP2660 & RCPM2660
Horsepower Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75-150 HP
RCP3060 & RCPM3060
Horsepower Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95-175 HP
Weight
Tractor weight must be sufficient to control the Parallel
Arm Rotary Cutter under all operating conditions.
Tractorsnot meeting the absoluteminimumweight listed
below must not be used.
A right hand overturning torque load is present on the
tractor when parallel arms are fully extended. Tractors
will need auxiliary counterbalance weights added if the
tractor’s total weight is less than the basic minimum
weight listed below.
RCP2660 & RCPM2660
Tractor absolute minimum weight. . . . . . . . 8,000 lbs.
Tractor basic minimum weight. . . . . . . . . . 8,500 lbs.
RCP3060 & RCPM3060
Tractor absolute minimum weight. . . . . . . 12,000 lbs.
Tractor basic minimum weight. . . . . . . . . 13,500 lbs.
The deck motor may interfere with the right rear tractor
tire when deck is folded for transporting. This is
especially true if the outside face of the tire is more than
47" away from the tractorcenter. Tractors equipped with
dual wheels may need the outside right rear wheel
removed.
The RCP(M)3060 cutter requiresa dual wheelon the left
hand side or wheel weights equal to the weightof a dual
wheel.
TRACTOR CAB OR
ROLL OVER
PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE
OPERATOR
PROTECTIVE
SHIELD
8,000 LBS. MIM.
It is best to add auxiliary weights to the left rear tractor
wheel. In addition, up to eight 100 lb. suitcase type
weights can be added to the weight bracket on the
hydraulic reservoir. However, adding weights to the
reservoir can lighten the tractor’s front end.
IMPORTANT: Fronttractor weights and/or ballast to
tires may be required to offset weight of cutter and
auxiliary weights. Consult your tractor manual to
determine if additional ballast is needed.
IMPORTANT: Extended parallel arms will pull the
tractor’s front to the right. When necessary, add
weight to the tractor front to stabilize it. Consult your
tractor’s manual for allowable added weights.
IMPORTANT: The tractor’s right rear wheel should
be pressurized to the manufactures highest
recommended air pressure.
Wheel Base
Refer to Figure 1-1 & Figure 1-2:
Rear wheel base must meet minimum requirements
when measured fromoutside face tooutside face ofrear
tractor tires. Smaller wheel bases must not be used.
RCP2660 & RCPM2660
Rear Wheel Base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74" minimum
RCP3060 & RCPM3060
Rear Wheel Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95" minimum
RCP2660 & RCPM2660 Minimum Tractor Requirements
Figure 1-1
TRACTOR CAB OR
ROLL OVER
PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE
REQUIRED
LEFT HAND DUAL
OR LEFT HAND
WHEEL WEIGHTS
12,000 LBS. MIM.
RCP3060 & RCPM3060 Minimum Tractor Requirements
Figure 1-2
OPERATOR
PROTECTIVE
SHIELD
12250
24583
RCP2660, RCPM2660, RCP3060 and RCPM3060 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-111M
12
12/16/08
Land Pride
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
Table of Contents
Hitch
A 3-Point Category II or Category III hitch is required.
The lower 3-Point arms of the 3-Point hitch must be
stabilized to prevent side-to-side movement. Most
tractors have sway blocks or adjustable chains for this
purpose.
Hydraulic Outlets
Thenumberoftractorhydraulicduplexoutletsrequiredis
dependent upon if the Rotary Cutter is set-up with
solenoid controlled cylinders or tractor controlled
cylinders.
Solenoid Controlled
• Two duplex outlets are required if parallel arms and
deck cylinders are solenoid controlled with momentary
push button switches at the control stick. Breakaway
cylinder is controlled by tractor lever.
Tractor Controlled
• Four duplex outlets are required if parallel arms, deck
and breakaway cylinders are all controlled by tractor
levers.
PTO Speed
The RCP cutters requires 540 rpm Power Take-Off
(PTO) speed and the RCPM cutter requires 1000 rpm
PTO speed to operate the hydraulic pump & motor.
Required tractor horsepower to operate the pump &
motor is approximately 30 HP.
Dealer Preparations
This cutter has beenassembled at thefactory. However,
some preparations will be necessary to attach the cutter
to customer’s tractor.
• Make certain the intended tractor conforms to the
“Tractor Requirements” on page 12.
• Review and check off Preparation Checklist below
before proceeding.
Preparation Checklist
Upper hitch pin is not Included with unit. Determine
customer’s tractor hitch type. (Cat II or Cat III). Buy
required upper hitch pin locally or order a Land Pride
hitch pin ifcustomer’stractor does not included the pin.
See Land Pride’s upper hitch pin part numbers below.
805-079C - Upper Hitch Pin Cat II (1" dia. x 3 3/8" usable)
805-196C - Upper Hitch Pin Cat III (1 1/4" dia. x 3 3/8" usable)
Before operating this unit, 80-90 EP Gear Lube must
be added to the gearbox & motor as indicated in the
“Maintenance & Lubrication” section for “Speed
Increaser” on page 42 of this manual.
35 Gallons of Hydraulic Fluid is needed for the
hydraulic reservoir. Use anyhigh quality mineral based
hydraulic fluid such as Mobil Fluid 424 with a viscosity
rating of 10W-30.
Protective Equipment
Refer to Figure 1-1:
The tractor MUST be equipped with protective
equipment designed to shield the operator from thrown
objectsand tractor roll over.Anenclosedtractor cab with
a Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) may qualify.
See tractor’s manual for type of protection your tractor
has.
Tractors with only a ROPS must also have a protective
shield added to the right hand fender. A universal
operator protective shield is available from Land Pride.
Refer to page 31 for additional information and
installation.
It is also recommendedthat a protectiveshield or screen
be added to the right hand side of the tractor engine
cowling and radiator. This will help protect the tractor’s
finish and radiator against thrown objects.
Additional hydraulic fluid (approx 2 gallons) for the
tractor reservoir.
Miscellaneous assembly tools: hammer, tape measure,
hacksaw, assortment of wrenches and sockets,1/4”
drill, drill bits and spirit level.
Quick disconnect adaptors that match tractor’s duplex
outlets. Quantity required depends on option selected:
(4) If equipped with solenoid control box.
(8) If not equipped with hose hook-up.
Possibleneed for forklift or hoist capable of lifting 2500
lbs.
Auxiliary tractor weights (depending on tractor size).
See “Tractor Requirements” on page 12
A minimum of two people available during assembly.
If a pin, bolt or other part has been removed, and you
are unsure where it is used, use the Parts Manual to
identify it. Be sure the part gets 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.
Safety decals are legible and undamaged from
shipment.
.
12/16/08
PTO driveline and loose parts bag/box shipped with
the cutter are present.
RCP2660, RCPM2660, RCP3060 and RCPM3060 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-111M
13
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
Table of Contents
Land Pride
3-Point Hook-up
IMPORTANT: Hydraulic fluid must be added to the
cutterhydraulicreservoirbeforeoperating the pump.
Otherwise hydraulic pump will be damaged.
Prepare cutter as follows:
1. Be sure transport safety chain is hooked to the deck.
See Figure 1-15 on page 20.
2. Position cutter on a flat level concrete surface.
Refer to Figure 1-3:
3. There are three hitch categories represented in
Figure 1-3. Determine which category fits the tractor
beingused and arrangecutterhitch pins asshownfor
that category.
Refer to Figure 1-4:
4. SlowlybacktractoruptotheRotaryCutter while using
tractor’s 3-point hydraulic controls toalign lower hitch
link holes with clevis holes on the cutter.
5. Placetractor gear selectorin park and/orset brakes,
shut engine off and remove ignition key.
6. Aligned and positioned tractor’s lower hitch holes in
theclevises.Attachthelowerarms to the clevises with
hitch pins and secure with linch pins.
7. Adjust top center link in or out to align the center link
hole with the cutter’s center hitch pin hole. Connect
top center link to cutter hitch pin hole using customer
supplied clevis pin and linch pin.
8. Make certain the lower 3-point arms are stabilized to
prevent excessive side movement.
9. Return to tractorand slowlyraise tractor 3-Point hitch
about 1 to 2 inches. Stow jack stands in the raised
position.
10. Slowly operate tractor's 3-Point arms up and down to
check clearance between cutter components and
tractor components. Move or remove tractor drawbar
if it interferes with cutter.
11. Adjust tractor's lower arms to level cutter frame from
left to right.
12. Adjust center top-link to level cutter frame from front to
rear.
13. Final deck leveling adjustments will be made later.
Category III
Standard & Quick Hitch
Category II
Quick Hitch
Category II
Standard Hitch
Hitch Pin Configuration
Based on Hitch Category
Figure 1-3
23998
Tractor 3-Point Hitch
Figure 1-4
24642
RCP2660, RCPM2660, RCP3060 and RCPM3060 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-111M
14
12/16/08
Loading...