Land Pride RC5020 - Manuals

Page 2 - Table of Contents

Table of Contents Land Pride Table of Contents RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 © Copyright 2009 All rights Reserved Land Pride provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been taken in...

Page 3 - Important Safety Information; Safety at All Times; DANGER; For Your Protection

1 Important Safety Information 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described inthis manual. Safety at All Times Thoroughly read a...

Page 4 - IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load that; Practice Safe Maintenance

2 Important Safety Information RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride Table of Contents TransportMachinery Safely ▲ Comply with state and local laws. ▲ Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph. DO NOTEXCEED. Never travel at a speedwhich does not all...

Page 5 - Prepare for Emergencies

3 Important Safety Information 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride Table of Contents 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...

Page 6 - Safety Labels; Keep all safety labels clean and legible.

4 Important Safety Information RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride Table of Contents 23595 818-045C Pinch PointWarning 27523 818-130C Caution! Use540 rpm PTOonly 818-240C Caution! Use1000 rpm PTOonly Safety Labels Your cutter comes equipped with all saf...

Page 7 - ROTATING DRIVELINE

5 Important Safety Information 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride Table of Contents 23595 27523 23594 23571 818-552C Danger! Rotating DrivelineEntanglement Hazard ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY!

Page 9 - Danger: Rollover Hazard

7 Important Safety Information 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride Table of Contents 27523 27523 27523 27523 818-276C Warning! Rotating BladeHazard TRACTOR MUST HAVE SAFETY GUARDING 818-840C Danger: Rollover Hazard 818-561C Warning! MovingParts Hazard L...

Page 10 - Warning: Folding Cutter Speed Warning

8 Important Safety Information RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride Table of Contents 838-588C Warning: Folding Cutter Speed Warning 838-094C Warning: High Pressure 23594 23594 23594 23594 818-556C Danger! ThrownObject Hazard Located on Left Wing& Ri...

Page 11 - Amber Reflector

9 Important Safety Information 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride Table of Contents 23595 23595 818-229C Amber Reflector Located on Left Wing& Right Wing 818-230C Red Reflector Located on Left Wing& Right Wing

Page 12 - Introduction; Owner Assistance; Serial Number Plate; Serial Number Plate Location; Free Maintenance Video; For fur ther assistance write to:; Land Pride Service Department; Application; Terminology

10 Introduction RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride Table of Contents Introduction Owner Assistance The Warranty Registration card should be filled out bythe dealer at the time of purchase. This information isnecessary to provide you with quality custom...

Page 13 - Horsepower; PTO to Drawbar Distance; Hydraulic Outlets; Before You Start; Check

11 Section 1: Assembly and Set-up 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-up Tractor Requirements Horsepower Tractor horsepower should be within the range notedbelow. Tractors outside the horsepower range must n...

Page 14 - Hitch Assembly; Standard Clevis Hitch

12 Section 1: Assembly and Set-up RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride Table of Contents Hitch Types The cutter is factory supplied with a standard clevis hitch.The optional pintle hitch is also available. See yournearest Land Pride dealer should you wan...

Page 15 - Tractor Hookup to Standard Clevis Hitch; Driveline Installation

13 Section 1: Assembly and Set-up 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride Table of Contents Tractor Hook-up ! DANGER! Crushing Hazard between tractor and implement. Do not allowanyone to stand between the tractor and implement whilebacking-up to an implemen...

Page 16 - Check Driveline Length; PTO Driveline Shortening

14 Section 1: Assembly and Set-up RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride Table of Contents Check Driveline Length Refer to Figure 1-4 on page 12: 1. Park tractor and cutter in a straight line on a levelsurface. Place gear selector in park, shut tractorengi...

Page 17 - The system may be purged as follows:; Unhooking From the Cutter

15 Section 1: Assembly and Set-up 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride Table of Contents ! WARNING! Be sure center deck and wings are lowered to the ground and allhydraulic pressure is relieved before disconnecting anyhydraulic lines or fittings between ...

Page 18 - Attach cutter to tractor and position it on level ground.; Cutting Height Adjustment; Section 2: Adjustments; Jam

16 Section 2: Adjustments RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride Table of Contents Center and Wing Section Leveling These adjustments should be made with your cutterhooked up to the same tractor that will be used for fieldoperations or one having the same ...

Page 19 - Section 3: Operating Instructions; Park tractor and cutter on a level surface.; Operating Checklist; Once cutter is running smoothly, increase tractor

17 Section 3: Operating Instructions 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride Table of Contents Pre-Start Checklist Hazard control and accident prevention are dependentupon the awareness, concern, prudence and propertraining involved in the operation, transp...

Page 20 - Raise the cutter wings fully up with the hydraulics.; Transporting; Transport Bar, Locked Position

18 Section 3: Operating Instructions RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride Table of Contents Transport Locks Cutter wings will need to be raised before transporting on aroadway, through narrow gate openings and whenservicing the deck underside. Refer to F...

Page 21 - Wing Deck Blade Positioning; Lower both left and right wing sections down.; Blade Carrier; Install stroke control spacers onto the lift cylinder rod; Operating Speed; NOTE: Use tractor’s PTO soft start option if available.

19 Section 3: Operating Instructions 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride Table of Contents Field Set-up ! WARNING! The following operational procedures should be carried out bythe tractor operator. Other persons should be cleared of thearea even during ...

Page 22 - Conventional U-Joint Driveline; General Operating Instructions; • RC series cutters are designed for a tractor with 540 RPM

20 Section 3: Operating Instructions RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride Table of Contents Driveline Turning Angle Refer to Figure 3-4 & Figure 3-5: Plan your field cutting to minimize number of turns,especially extreme turning angles. Avoid tractor...

Page 23 - Remember to look back often.

21 Section 3: Operating Instructions 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride Table of Contents Be sure to read entire manual before proceeding withthese operating instructions. Now that you have familiarized yourself with theOperator’s Manual, completed the...

Page 24 - Rubber Guards; Single Row Chain Guards; Double Row Chain Guards; Shredder Blade Accessory; Part Number & Description; Baffle Accessory; Part Number & Description; Wheel Options; Part Number & Description; Driveline Options; Input driveline Options; Cat 5 driveline with Slip Clutch Protection; Part Number & Description

22 Section 4: Options RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride Table of Contents Safety Guard Options ! DANGER! Rotary Cutters have the ability to discharge objects at highspeeds; therefore, the use of front and rear safety guards isstrongly recommended when...

Page 25 - Independently Controlled Deck Wings; Duplex outlets; Hitch Options; Refer to “Hitch Types” on page 12

23 Section 4: Options 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride Table of Contents Hydraulic Accessories Independently Controlled Deck Wings Land Pride offers a kit for raising the deck wingsindependently to clear small obstacles in the field withoutmaneuverin...

Page 26 - Cutter Blade Assembly

24 Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride Table of Contents General Maintenance Information Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long lifeof any implement. With careful inspection and routinemaintenance...

Page 27 - shaft should be torqued to 550 ft-lbs. minimum and; Reconnect main driveline to tractor PTO shaft.; Drivelines With Slip Clutches; Land Pride Cutter Blade Parts

25 Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride Table of Contents Refer to Figure 5-2: 6. Carefully check cutting edges of blades in relation toblade carrier rotation to ensure correct bladeplacement. Cutter blades must b...

Page 28 - Type A Clutches; Disassembly; Type A Clutch Disassembly

26 Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride Table of Contents Type A Clutches Clutch Run-In Refer to Figure 5-5: 1. Using a pencil or other marker, scribe a line across theexposed edges of the clutch plates and fricti...

Page 29 - Type B Clutches; Inspect friction discs and hub.

27 Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride Table of Contents Type B Clutches Clutch Run-In Refer to Figure 5-8 (View - A): 1. Using a pencil or other marker, scribe a line across theexposed edges of the clutch plates...

Page 30 - Replace center skid shoes as follows:; Center Skid Shoe; Land Pride Skid Shoe Replacement Parts

28 Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride Table of Contents 4-Plate Assembly Step 2 Compress Belleville Springsto the pressure plate bytightening the four hex nutsand then placing theassembly into the clutchhousing....

Page 31 - Wing Skid Shoe; Replace wing skid shoes as follows:; Wing Skid shoe; Storage; Replace all damaged or missing decals.; Land Pride Touch-up Paint

29 Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride Table of Contents Wing Skid Shoe Refer to Figure 5-10: Replace wing skid shoes as follows: 1. Remove 3/8" hex whiz nuts (#3), 3/8" plow bolts (#2)and wing skid shoe ...

Page 32 - Axle Hub Bearing; Lubrication Points; Main Hitch; Hrs

30 Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride Table of Contents Axle Hub Bearing Repack wheel bearings Type of Lubrication: Wheel Bearing Grease Quantity = Coat Generously NOTE: The tailwheel hub is equipped with a reli...

Page 33 - Do Not; Gearbox; Quantity = Fill until oil reaches full mark on dipstick.; Divider Box; Quantity = As required

31 Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride Table of Contents 24581 Do Not Overfill Oil LevelPlug IMPORTANT: Your cutter is shipped with thegearbox vent plug with dipstick packaged in theOperator’s Manual bag and shou...

Page 34 - Conventional Driveline Profile Tubes; Conventional Driveline Joints & Shields; Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease; Intermediate Driveline Joints; Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease

32 Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride Table of Contents Conventional Driveline Profile Tubes Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = Coat Generously 20 Hrs 23567 Drivelines with external profile tub...

Page 35 - Constant Velocity Driveline Profile Tubes

33 Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride Table of Contents Constant Velocity DrivelineJoints & Shields Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease • The constant velocity joint should be greased in astraight posi...

Page 36 - Wing Driveline Profile Tubes; Wing Driveline Joints & Shields

34 Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride Table of Contents Wing Driveline Profile Tubes Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = Coat Generously 14618 20 Hrs Wing Driveline Joints & Shields Type of ...

Page 37 - material into smaller pieces

35 Section 6: Specifications & Capacities 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride Table of Contents Section 6: Specifications & Capacities RC5020 and RCM5020 Series RC5020 & RCM5020 Min. PTO Horse Power 70 Gear Box Horsepower 250 HP Splitter210 ...

Page 38 - At 2” Cutting Height

36 Section 6: Specifications & Capacities RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride Table of Contents 26843 26841 20’-9 1/2” 19’-3” 3’-6 1/8” 9’-9 3/4” 8’-9” At 2” Cutting Height 10’-9” Transport Width With Wing Axles Disconnected At The Turnbuckles And W...

Page 39 - Section 7: Features and Benefits; Features

37 Section 7: Features and Benefits 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride Table of Contents Section 7: Features and Benefits RC5020 and RCM5020 Rotary Cutter Features Benefits Surpass rugged industry All Land Pride Cutters have been designed and tested an...

Page 40 - Features and Benefits Of Optional Equipment; Ideal for cutting residue into smaller pieces.

38 Section 7: Features and Benefits RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride Table of Contents Hinged wing sections Allow cutter to follow terrain. Ideal for rough ground where hillsides, ditches and hollows cancause uneven cutting. 1” Solid hinge rods Large...

Page 41 - Section 8: Troubleshooting

39 Section 8: Troubleshooting 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride Table of Contents Section 8: Troubleshooting Problem Solution Oil seal leaking Drain to level full hole. Replace seals. Clean off wrapped material and check seal areas daily. Driveline yo...

Page 42 - Tire Size; Additional Torque Values

40 Section 9: Appendix RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 9: Appendix Tire Inflation Chart Tire Size Inflation PSI 27 x 7.75 x 15 35 Torque Values Chart in-tpi 1 N · m 2 ft-lb 3 N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb mm x pitch 4 N · m ft-lb...

Page 43 - Five years Parts and Labor.; Hydraulic Cylinder: One year Parts and Labor.; Hoses and seals considered wear items.; Blades, tires and driveline friction discs: Considered wear items.; from the date of purchase by the end user.

41 Section 9: Appendix 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride Table of Contents Warranty Land Pride warrants to the original purchaser that this Land Pride product will be free from defects in material and workmanship beginning on the date ofpurchase by th...