Table of Contents Operator’s Manual RC15, RC25, and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter Manufacturing, Inc. P.O. Box 5060 ● Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 ! Model RC15 Read the Operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it! Model RC25 14484 Model RC35 14489 14490 Cover illustration may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
Land Pride Table of Contents Table of Contents Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .1 Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication .17 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Service Cutting Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Shearbolt Driveline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Walterscheid Slip Clutch Run-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Eurocardan Clutch Run-In . . .
Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information 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 safety precautions must be taken. When you see this symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that follows it.
Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information Safety Labels Your implement comes equipped with all safety labels in place. They were designed to help you safely operate your implement. 1. Read and follow label directions. 2. Keep all safety labels clean and legible. 3. Replace all damaged or missing labels. 4. Some new equipment installed during repair require safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified 14217 14493 Model RC15 & RC25 by the manufacturer.
Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information 818-161C 14493 Caution Rotary Cutter General Safety Model RC35 Model RC25 & RC35 14242 14218 Model RC15 818-187C Danger PTO Shield 818-187C Danger PTO Shield 818-229C 14239 9/25/08 Amber Reflector RC15, RC25, and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312-298M 3
Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information 818-540C Danger Guard Missing 13042 ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 818-552C 13042 Danger PTO Driveline ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 818-552C 14242 4 RC15, RC25, and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312-298M Danger PTO Driveline 9/25/08
Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information 818-554C Model RC15 & RC25 14217 Warning General Cutter Safety 818-554C 14493 Model RC15 & RC25 9/25/08 Warning General Cutter Safety Model RC35 818-555C 14217 Danger Rotating Blade RC15, RC25, and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312-298M 5
Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information 14493 818-555C Model RC35 Model RC15 & RC25 14493 6 Danger Rotating Blade 818-556C 14217 Thrown Object Hazard 818-556C Model RC35 RC15, RC25, and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312-298M Thrown Object Hazard 9/25/08
Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information 818-564C Model RC15 & RC25 14493 14217 818-564C Model RC35 Danger Chain Guard 14493 Model RC15 & RC25 14493 9/25/08 Danger Chain Guard 818-557C Peligro 818-557C Model RC35 Peligro RC15, RC25, and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312-298M 7
Table of Contents Land Pride Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners. This implement has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper assembly, maintenance, and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from the machine. Using This Manual This Operator’s Section is designed to help familiarize you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Setup Section 1 Assembly and Setup Tractor Requirements Hitch Assembly The RC15, RC25 and RC35 Rotary Cutters are designed for use with tractors that are equipped with a Type 1 (540 RPM; 1 3/8" - 6 spline) rear power take-off (PTO) per ASAE (American Society of Agricultural Engineers) S203.12 APR93. Refer to Figure 1-1: NOTE: There are two mounting holes in each lower hitch angle.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Setup RC15 Tailwheel Driveline Installation As shown in Figure 1-3, attach tailwheel boom (#1) in tailwheel risers welded to cutter deck using 1/2” x 3 1/4” long bolts (#2), lock washers (#3), and nuts (#4). Attach tailwheel yoke spindle (#5) to boom weldment (#1) and secure with washers (#6) and cotter pin (#7). 1. Grease input shaft on gearbox. 2.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Setup 5. Install a 7/16" lynch pin or other fastener (supplied by customer) thru the hitch pin hole to lock the lower links into position. 6. Connect the driveline to the tractor’s PTO output shaft and secure with locking device on driveline. Connect the safety chain to the hitch brace on the cutter to restrict outer shield of driveline from rotating. NOTE: Chain should be attached at implement end of driveline. 7.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 2 Operating Instructions Section 2 Operating Instructions Transporting ! ! CAUTION! When traveling on public roads at night or during the day, use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to operator’s of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state and local laws. NOTE: Always disengage the tractor’s PTO before raising the cutter to transport position. 1.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 3 Adjustments Section 3 Adjustments Cutting Height There are 4 primary adjustments that should be made prior to actual field operations: a. Deck level from left to right b. Tractor top link length c. Tractor lower link height d. Tailwheel height Proper adjustment of each of these items will provide for higher efficiency, improved cutting performance and longer blade life. The following tools will be needed: 3.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 3 Adjustments ! c. DANGER! Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, shut off tractor and remove key before proceeding. Ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop before dismounting from the tractor. ! Adjust the tailwheel up or down to the desired cutting height and replace the attaching hardware. d. Lower the 3-point hitch and repeat steps 3 and 4 to be sure the deck is level and the top link is adjusted properly.
Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4 Troubleshooting Section 4 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Oil seal leaking Gearbox overfilled Drain to side plug hole. Seals damaged Replace seals Grass or wire wrapped on shaft in seal area check seal areas daily Shock load Avoid hitting solid objects Needs lubrication Lubricate every 8 hours.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 4 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Excessive vibration Blades locked together Unlock blades Driveline bent Replace driveline Blades loose Tighten blade bolts Blade carrier bent Replace blade carrier Blade broken Replace blade Blade will not swing Remove and inspect blade Blades have unequal weight Replace both blades 16 RC15, RC25, and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312-298M 9/25/08
Land Pride Table of Contents Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Maintenance Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life of any farm implement. With careful and systematic inspection, you can avoid costly maintenance, time and repair. After using your cutter for several hours, check all bolts to be sure they are tight. Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety decals by obtaining new decals from your Land Pride Dealer.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication 4. Inspect the clutch and ensure that the scribed markings made on the clutch plates have changed position. If any two marks on a friction disk and plate are still aligned, such indicates that slippage has not occurred and the clutch must be disassembled to separate the friction disks, see "Clutch Assembly and Disassembly", on page 18. 5.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication 4-Plate Slip Clutch Assembly NOTE: Before proceeding, secure the clutch firmly in a vise or other clamping device to prevent injury. Step 1 Disassembly Place the hub and friction disks into the housing. Step 1 Remove snap ring. Step 2 Step 2 Remove backup ring, lock collar, compression spring, bottom backup ring, and balls.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication 2-Plate Slip Clutch Assembly NOTE: Before proceeding, secure the clutch firmly in a vise or other clamping device to prevent injury. Step 1 Disassembly Place the hub and friction disks into the housing. Step 1 Remove snap ring. Step 2 Step 2 Remove backup ring, lock collar, compression spring, bottom backup ring, and balls.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Lubrication Lubrication Legend Multipurpose spray lube Multipurpose grease lube Multipurpose oil lube 50 Intervals at which lubrication is required 24 Tailwheel Spindle Hub Type of Lubrication: Multipurpose Grease 14250 Quantity = 6 pumps 8 Tailwheel hub 14251 The tailwheel hub is equipped with a relief hole located directly opposite the grease fitting.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication 8 Gearbox Check oil level in the gearbox by removing the side plug in the gearbox case. If the oil level is low, remove the top plug in the gearbox case and fill with EP90 oil until oil flows from the side port of gearbox case. Reinstall plugs and tighten. 14252 NOTE: Do not overfill! Cutter should be level when checking oil. Type of Lubrication: EP90 Oil Quantity = fill until oil flows from the side port of gearbox case.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 6 Specifications and Capacities Section 6 Specifications and Capacities RC15 Series Rotary Cutter RC1548 RC1560 RC1572 Cutting Width 45 1/2" 57" 69" Overall Width 50" 62" 74" Overall Length (Including Tailwheel) 84" 96" 108" 13,096 fpm / 1,042 rpm 12,469 fpm / 794 fpm 14,955 fpm / 794 rpm 540 RPM PTO Driven Gearbox 1.93:1 Speed-Up Beveled Gears Cast Iron Housing 540 RPM PTO Driven Gearbox 1.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 6 Specifications and Capacities RC25 Series Rotary Cutter Model RC2560 RC2572/RCO2572 RC2584/RCO2584 Cutting Width 60” 72” 84” Overall Width 63” 75” 87” 107” 119” 131” - 18” {RCO2572 Only} 18” {RCO2584 Only} Blade Tip Speed 12,384 fpm / 788 rpm 14,861 fpm / 788 rpm 14,369 fpm / 653 rpm Gearbox 540 RPM PTO Driven Gearbox 1.46:1 Speed-Up Beveled Gears Cast Iron Housing 540 RPM PTO Driven Gearbox 1.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 6 Specifications and Capacities RC35 Series Rotary Cutter Model RC3560 RC3572 RC3584 Cutting Width 57 1/2” 69” 81” Overall Width 63” 75” 87” 110” 118” 130” Blade Tip Speed 12,384 fpm / 788 rpm 14,861 fpm / 788 rpm 14,369 fpm / 653 rpm Gearbox 540 RPM PTO Driven Gearbox 1.46:1 Speed-Up Beveled Gears Cast Iron Housing 540 RPM PTO Driven Gearbox 1.46:1 Speed-Up Beveled Gears Cast Iron Housing 540 RPM PTO Driven Gearbox 1.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 7 Appendix Section 7 Appendix Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes Bolt Head Identification Bolt Size (Inches) in-tpi1 Grade 2 Grade 5 Bolt Head Identification Bolt Size (Metric) Grade 8 N · m2 ft-lb3 N·m ft-lb N·m ft-lb mm x pitch4 1/4" - 20 7.4 5.6 11 8 16 12 M 5 X 0.8 5.8 8.8 Class 5.8 10.9 Class 8.8 Class 10.9 N·m ft-lb N·m ft-lb N·m ft-lb 4 3 6 5 9 7 1/4" - 28 8.
Warranty Land Pride warrants to the original purchaser that this Land Pride product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year, from the date of delivery to the end user, when used as intended and under normal service and conditions for personal use; and 6 months for municipalities, golf courses, sod farms and rental purposes.
Land Pride Division Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Corporate Office: PO.
