Table of Contents Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series 18671 316-057M 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! © Copyright 2008 Printed 4/28/08 Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
Land Pride Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .1 Section 7: Maintenance & Lubrication . .27 Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Parallel Arm Cutter Zerks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 instructions given in this manual before operation. Refer to the “Safety Label” section, read all instructions noted on them.
Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information 2 Use Safety Lights and Devices Transport Machinery Safely ▲ Slow moving tractors, selfpropelled 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. ▲ Comply with state and local laws.
Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information 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. Wear Protective Equipment Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard ▲ Protective clothing and equipment should be worn. ▲ Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job. Avoid loose fitting clothing.
Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information 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. 3. Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by Land Pride.
Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818-230C Red Reflector 12429 818-180C Danger Thrown Object Hazard Keep Away! 12323 818-142C 12322 Danger - Rotating Driveline Hazard 818-390C Warning Thrown Object Hazard 12321 4/28/08 RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-057M 5
Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information 818-391C Warning - Tractor Roll Over Hazard 12222 12324 818-403C (Used on 540 rpm PTO only) Caution - 540 RPM PTO 12325 12325 6 818-186C Danger - Keep Away Rotating Blade Hazard 818-141C Danger - Thrown Object Hazard RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-057M 4/28/08
Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818-350C Caution - General Safety Information 12222 13568 12324 818-003C Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem 818-484C (Used on 1000 rpm PTO only) Important - 1000 rpm PTO 13568 4/28/08 818-338C Caution! General Safety Information RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-057M 7
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 1: Introduction Section 1: Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners. This Cutter 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.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 2: Assembly & Set-up Section 2: Assembly & Set-up Tractor Requirements The Parallel Arm Cutter, by design, must be used only on tractors that are capable of controlling the cutter under all operating conditions. When the arms are fully extended, a right-hand torque load on the tractor is present which will try to tip the tractor over! The tractor MUST have a minimum weight of 7000 lbs.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 2: Assembly & Set-up Dealer Preparations This cutter has been assembled at the factory. Some preparation will be necessary to attach the cutter to the customer’s tractor. Ensure that the intended tractor conforms to the requirements stated under the heading “Tractor Requirements” on page 9. IMPORTANT: Hydraulic fluid must be added to the hydraulic reservoir before this unit is placed into operation.
Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Assembly & Set-up Category III Standard & Quick Hitch Category II Quick Hitch Category II Standard Hitch 12251 4/28/08 Hitch Category Figure 2-2 RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-057M 11
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 2: Assembly & Set-up PTO Hookup b. Set tractor in park, shut tractor engine off, set park brake and remove switch key. c. Pull driveline apart into two sections as shown in Figure 1-5. Attach outer driveline universal joint to the tractor PTO shaft. Attach inner driveline universal joint to the Rotary Cutter gearbox shaft. Pull on each driveline section to be sure universal joints are secured to the shafts. d.
Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Assembly & Set-up 11. Start tractor and raise cutter just enough to remove support blocks used in step 4a on page 12. 12. Slowly engage tractor’s hydraulic 3-point controls to raise and lower the cutter. Check drawbar clearance. Move or remove drawbar as needed. Hydraulic Hookup 1. Connect the hydraulic hoses to the tractor duplex outlet(s). “Pioneer” quick disconnect hose couplings are supplied with each hose. Some tractors use other types of quick couplers. a.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 2: Assembly & Set-up c. See Figure 2-7: If the cutter is equipped with the optional breakaway cylinder, two additional hoses will be connected to a single duplex outlet on your tractor. 12256 12257 Electric Switch Control Box Figure 2-8 Mount the Switch Control Box using either sheet metal screws (for plastic type consoles) or machine screws, nuts and washer.
Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Assembly & Set-up Functional Check 1. Remove the deck safety chain from the latch position and place the loose end on the stowage hook provided. See Figure 2-9. Start the tractor and adjust the 3-point hitch until the PTO shaft is approximately level. 2. Cycle the parallel arm and deck cylinders for proper operation. ! DANGER Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate skin.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 2: Assembly & Set-up Check the hydraulic fluid level in your tractor's reservoir. If low, add fluid to the system before proceeding. The cylinders and hoses will require approximately 1 3/4 gallons from the tractor. d. Move the tractor and cutter to a remote location (away from all other persons) to check pump/ motor operation. Check to be sure the Hydraulic Reservoir shut-off valve is full OPEN. If this service valve is turned off, damage will occur to the pump.
Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Assembly & Set-up Setting Flow Control Valve Timing Procedures This procedure is for those units with the solenoid valve option, on RCP 2560 and RCPM2560. Refer to Figure 2-12: NOTE: Parallel Arm Cutters with (S/N 163695-) will require flow control valve kit #316-068K if your tractor does not have flow control (turtle/rabbit control) or if your tractor uses an open center hydraulic system.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 3: Hydraulics Section 3: Hydraulics Hydraulic Cylinder Plumbing The standard Parallel Arm Cutter is equipped with three (3) remote cylinders to operate the parallel arms and the cutter deck. These cylinders are connected 12260 Remote Cylinder Plumbing Figure 3-1 An optional electric cylinder control provides for toggle switch operation of each cylinder.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 3: Hydraulics The hydraulic pump/motor circuit is shown in Figure 3-3. It operates via a tractor driven PTO and is not connected to tractor hydraulics. The pump receives fluid from a 35 gallon reservoir. If the cutter blades are stalled, an overpressure relief valve opens to provide a return path to the reservoir.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 3: Hydraulics The breakaway cylinder or tension bolt is used to prevent structural damage to the cutter head and parallel arms. If the cutter head strikes an object during forward movement, the breakaway cylinder extends allowing the cutter head and parallel arms to pivot 90 degrees to the rear.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 3: Hydraulics 12263 Electric Cylinder Control Schematic (Optional) Figure 3-6 4/28/08 RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-057M 21
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 4: Adjustments Section 4: Adjustments Deck Level Adjustments The cutter deck should be adjusted for level attitude. Adjust the cutter head deck cylinder (using the tractor or optional electric cylinder control) so that the deck is approximately level from left to right. 6. Place a level on the cutter deck to read forward/aft attitude. 7. Adjust the 3-Point top link so that the front of the cutter deck is slightly lower than the rear (approximately 1/2").
Land Pride Table of Contents Section 5: Transporting Section 5: Transporting ! CAUTION 9. Engage the transport safety chain to the deck hook (Figure 5-1). 10. Raise the 3-Point hitch up to provide 8-12" of clearance for the deck. CAUTION The cutter is 10’-6" wide and care should be taken when encountering oncoming traffic and roadside obstructions. If in doubt about safe clearance, reduce speed and/or stop until it is safe to proceed.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 6: Operating Procedures Section 6: Operating Procedures ! WARNING The following operating procedures must be carefully read and fully understood. You are the tractor operator and are therefore responsible for the safe operation of this unit. All other persons must be cleared of the area. Cutter operation must be stopped when in the vicinity of other persons. 11.
Land Pride Table of Contents Section 6: Operating Procedures 3. Push the deck forward until the breakaway plate reaches the stop plate. See Figure 6-2. Replace the tension bolt. IMPORTANT: Do not back the tractor to reset the deck to “home” position. Doing so may cause severe structural damage to the mainframe. Breakaway Manual Reset Figure 6-2 Breakaway Cylinder 1. Raise the arms and deck upward to clear any obstacles located behind the cutter deck. 2.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 6: Operating Procedures General Operating Instructions The RCP2560 Series Parallel Arm Hydraulic Rotary Cutter is uniquely versatile and a powerfully productive cutting implement in the hands of a skilled, knowledgeable, and responsible operator. This unit is frequently operated on inclines in populated areas and near high traffic. Therefore, it is absolutely essential that no one operates this cutter without first becoming totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 7: Maintenance & Lubrication Section 7: Maintenance & Lubrication Lubrication Points Lubrication Legend Multi-purpose spray lube Multi-purpose grease lube Multi-purpose oil lube 50 Intervals in hours at which lubrication is required 50 Hours Parallel Arm Cutter Zerks 14Zerks 12266 Type of Lubrication: Grease 8 Hours PTO Zerks 2 Zerks 12269 Type of Lubrication: Grease 20 Hours Driveline Profiles Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 14294 4/28/08 Q
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 7: Maintenance & Lubrication The motor spindle hub housing (1), Figure 7-1 has two cavity plugs located on one side of the housing just below the motor mounting flange. Position the cutter deck in the transport position and remove either plug to check fluid level. Fluid level should be within 1/2" of the top of the port. Add 80-90 weight gearlube as required. The capacity of the cavity is approximately 1/3 pint.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 7: Maintenance & Lubrication 12272 Blade Rotation Figure 7-4 Solenoid Valve Block Figure 7-5 12271 Storage Blade Rotation is clockwise. See Figure 7-4. The Skid Shoes should be inspected at the beginning of each cutting season. Original material thickness is 1/4". They should be replaced when the material thickness is less than 1/8" at any point. The skid shoes are interchangeable from left to right.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 7: Maintenance & Lubrication Item to be Serviced 30 Maintenance & Lubrication Record When to Perform RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-057M Reference Date 4/28/08
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 8: Specifications & Capacities Section 8: Specifications & Capacities RCP 2560 Parallel Arm Series RCP2560 Cutting Width Overall Width (Fully Extended) Transport Width Minimum Cutting Height (deck level) Maximum Horizontal Reach from Center of Tractor Maximum Vertical Reach (above horizontal) Maximum Vertical Reach (below horizontal) Deck Rotating Arc PTO Input Speed Rotor (motor) RPM (@ 540 PTO) Blade Tip Speed Blade Size Blade Rotation Blade Bolt Dishpan Cutting Cap
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 8: Specifications & Capacities 10703 Overall Dimensions Figure 9-1 32 RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-057M 4/28/08
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 9: Troubleshooting Section 9: Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Motor Oil Seal Leaking Return line from motor has been pinched or is collapsed Replace lower seal of motor. Check motor return hose for kinks. Spindle Hub Seal Leaking Return line from motor has been pinched or is collapsed Replace lower seal of motor and Spindle Hub output shaft seal. Check motor return hose for kinks. PTO Shaft is bent.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 10: Appendix Section 10: Appendix Torque Values Chart Bolt Head Identification Bolt Head Identification Bolt Size (Inches) in-tpi 1 1/4" - 20 1/4" - 28 5/16" - 18 5/16" - 24 3/8" - 16 3/8" - 24 7/16" - 14 7/16" - 20 1/2" - 13 1/2" - 20 9/16" - 12 9/16" - 18 5/8" - 11 5/8" - 18 3/4" - 10 3/4" - 16 7/8" - 9 7/8" - 14 1" - 8 1" - 12 1-1/8" - 7 1 1/8" - 12 1 1/4" - 7 1 1/4" - 12 1 3/8" - 6 1 3/8" - 12 Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 Bolt Size (Metric) 5.8 8.8 10.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 10: Appendix 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 of purchase by the end user according to the following schedule when used as intended and under normal service and conditions for personal use. Overall Unit and Driveline: One year Parts and Labor Hydraulic Cylinder: One year Parts and Labor. Hoses and seals are considered wear items.
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