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Table of Contents
Rotary Cutters
RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and
RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM)
23584
318-263M
Operator’s Manual
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!
9/04/08
© Copyright 2008 Printed
Cover photo may show optional equipment
not supplied with standard unit.
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .1 Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication . .22 Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 General Maintenance Information . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Cutter Blade Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Driveline Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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REMOVE 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 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol Thoroughly read and understand The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a the instructions given in this potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra manual before operation. Refer to safety precaution must be taken. When you see this the
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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. Use the following maximum Use Safety Transport speed - tow load weight ratios as Lights and Devices Machinery Safely a guideline: 20 mph when weight is less than Slow-moving tractors, self- Comply with state and local laws. propelled equipment and towed or equal to the weight of tractor. Maximum transport speed for implements c
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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. Wear Avoid High Prepare for Emergencies Protective Equipment Pressure Fluids Hazard Be prepared if a fire starts. Wear protective clothing and Escaping fluid under pressure can Keep a first aid kit and fire penetrate the skin, causing equipment. extinguisher handy. serious injury. Wear clothing and equipment Keep emergency number
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information specified by Land Pride. When ordering new components Safety Labels make sure the correct safety labels are included in the Your cutter comes equipped with all safety labels in place. They request. were designed to help you safely operate your implement. Read 4. Refer to this section for proper label placement. and follow their directions. To install new labels: a. Clean the area the label is to be placed. 1. Keep all safety labels clean
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 23578 23578 ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 23578 818-552C Danger! Rotating Driveline Entanglement Hazard 23578 9/04/08 RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M 5
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 23578 818-540C Danger! Shield Missing - DO NOT Operate 23578 23578 818-543C Danger! Guard Missing - DO NOT Operate 23578 RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M 9/04/08 6
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information TRACTOR MUST HAVE SAFETY GUARDING 818-276C Warning! Rotating Blade Hazard 23578 818-840C Danger: Rollover Hazard 23578 818-830C Safety Combo Located on Left Wing & 23578 Right Wing 818-561C Warning! Raised Wing Hazard Located on Left Wing & Right Wing 23578 9/04/08 RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M 7
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818-556C Danger! Thrown Object Hazard Located on Left Wing & Right Wing 23579 818-564C Danger! Rotating Blade Located on Left Wing & Right Wing 23579 23572 838-094C Warning: High Pressure Located on Double Swivel Clevis Hitch flat plate Double Swivel Clevis Hitch Shown and Bar-Tite Clevis Hitch flat plate 23572 838-588C Warning: Folding Cutter Speed Warning Located on Double Swivel Clevis Hitch flat plate Bar-Tite Clevis Hitch Shown and B
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 23579 818-229C Amber Reflector Located on Left Wing, Right Wing and Weight Box 16612 23579 818-230C Red Reflector Located on Left Wing and Right Wing 16612 9/04/08 RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M 9
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Land Pride Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new Owner Assistance product owners. The Warranty Registration card should be filled out by This implement has been designed with care and built by the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is skilled workers using quality materials. Proper assembly, necessary to provide you with quality customer service. maintenance, and safe operating practices will help you If customer service or
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Preparation and Set-up Section 1: Preparation and Set-up Either a 540 rpm or 1000 rpm tractor Power Take-Off Tractor Requirements (PTO) is required. The RC5015 and RC6015 cutters are Horsepower designed for 540 rpm and the RCM5015 and RCM6015 are designed for 1000 rpm. The cutter is designed to be used on tractors with 50 to 250 hp. IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to operate a 540 RPM Hitch driveline cutter with a 1000 RPM PTO tractor and do Refer to Figure 1-1:
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Preparation and Set-up 1 3 1 2 23578 Hitch Assembly Illustration Figure 1-2 Each duplex outlet on your tractor can perform only one Hitch Assembly operation. One outlet is needed for lifting the cutter and a Refer to Figure 1-2: second and third for lifting the wings independently of each other. NOTE: Do not tighten the hardware until assembly is complete. If the tractor being used does not have the required number of duplex outlets, an optional control va
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Preparation and Set-up 1. Make certain the parking jack (#3) is properly at- Hitch Types tached to the cutter hitch and secured with attachment Refer to Figure 1-4: pin (#8). The cutter will have one of two hitch types shown below. 2. Back tractor within close proximity of cutter clevis (#11). 3. Raise or lower the parking jack (#3) to align clevis (#11) with the tractor drawbar. Drawbar should fit between lower and upper plates of clevis. 4. Back tractor
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Preparation and Set-up 2. Make certain the parking jack (#3) is properly Tractor Hook-up to attached to the cutter and secured with attachment Bar-Tite Clevis Hitch pin (#8). Refer to Figure 1-6: 3. Back tractor within close proximity of cutter hitch. 1. Attach Bar-Tite clevis hitch to tractor drawbar: 4. Raise or lower the parking jack (#3) to align hitch a. Insert 1" x 5" hex bolt (#7) through hitch top plate (#10) with bolt hole in swivel clevis (#9). (
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Preparation and Set-up Always engage the PTO at low engine rpm to minimize start-up torque on the driveline. See “Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication” on page 22 for a detailed description of maintaining the driveline. 1. The driveline shaft from the tractor may be either a constant velocity type or a conventional type. Attach the 1 3/4-20 splined end to the input shaft of the divid- er gearbox. Attach the opposite splined end to the tractor PTO shaft. Sk
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Preparation and Set-up Unhooking From the Cutter 1. Park cutter on a level solid hard surface. Place tractor gear selector in park and set park brake. 2. Refer to “Transporting The Cutter”, Figure 2-1 & Figure 2-2 on page 18. Raise wings up in the transport position and place transport lock bars in the locked position. Make sure transport bars are secured in place with lock pins (#2) and hair pins (#1). 3. Remove stroke control spacers from the center hydr
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Operating Instructions Section 2: Operating Instructions Pre-start Checklist Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of the cutter. Before beginning to operate your cutter, the following inspections should be made. • Read and follow the Safety Rules carefully, refer to “Important Safety Information” starting on page 1. • Read
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Operating Instructions 4. Lower wing sections to the down position. Transporting The Cutter 5. Increase throttle to approximately 500 rpm and slowly engage the driveline. ! CAUTION! 6. Ensure that all power shafts are rotating and that the When traveling on public roads at night or during the day, use cutter has no vibration. accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to operators of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state and local laws. 7.
