Table of Contents Rotary Cutters RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) 27521 318-474M 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 2009 Printed 2/02/09 Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
Land Pride Table of Contents Table of Contents Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .1 Section 4: Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety Guard Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Shredder Blade Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. 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.
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. 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.
Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information Safety Labels 4. 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.
Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 27523 23594 ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 23595 818-552C Danger! Rotating Driveline Entanglement Hazard 23571 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 5
Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information 23594 818-540C Danger! Shield Missing DO NOT Operate 23571 27523 818-543C Danger! Guard Missing DO NOT Operate 23595 6 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09
Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information TRACTOR MUST HAVE SAFETY GUARDING 818-276C Warning! Rotating Blade Hazard 27523 818-840C Danger: Rollover Hazard 27523 818-830C Safety Combo 27523 Located on Left Wing & Right Wing 818-561C Warning! Moving Parts Hazard 27523 2/02/09 Located on Left Wing & Right Wing RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 7
Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information 838-094C 23594 Warning: High Pressure 838-588C 23594 Warning: Folding Cutter Speed Warning 818-556C Danger! Thrown Object Hazard Located on Left Wing & Right Wing 23594 818-564C Danger! Rotating Blade Located on Left Wing & Right Wing 23594 8 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09
Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818-229C Amber Reflector Located on Left Wing & Right Wing 23595 818-230C Red Reflector Located on Left Wing & Right Wing 23595 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 9
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 this machine. The parts on your Rotary Cutter have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride parts.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 1: Assembly and Set-up Section 1: Assembly and Set-up Tractor Requirements PTO Speed Horsepower Tractor horsepower should be within the range noted below. Tractors outside the horsepower range must not be used. Horsepower Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-250 HP Hitch Refer to Figure 1-1: Maintain proper distance, dimension “A”, between center of drawbar hitch pin hole and end of tractor PTO shaft. Hitch Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 1: Assembly and Set-up Hitch Types The cutter is factory supplied with a standard clevis hitch. The optional pintle hitch is also available. See your nearest Land Pride dealer should you want to change your hitch set-up. Standard Clevis Hitch Refer to Figure 1-2: A level rod attached to the underside of the clevis keeps the clevis parallel with the tractor drawbar at all cutting heights.
Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-up Tractor Hook-up ! DANGER! Crushing Hazard between tractor and implement. Do not allow anyone to stand between the tractor and implement while backing-up to an implement. Never operate the hydraulic 3-point lift controls while someone is directly behind the tractor. Refer to Figure 1-6: IMPORTANT: Jack attachment pin (#8) must be fully inserted and secured before working on or around a cutter that is not hooked to the tractor drawbar.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 1: Assembly and Set-up Check Driveline Length Refer to Figure 1-4 on page 12: IMPORTANT: The Rotary Cutter must be hitched to the tractor with tractor and cutter aligned in a straight line on a level surface. This arrangement will provide the correct alignment between tractor PTO shaft and gearbox input shaft. 1. Park tractor and cutter in a straight line on a level surface. Place gear selector in park, shut tractor engine off, set park brake and remove switch key. 2.
Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-up ! WARNING! Be sure center deck and wings are lowered to the ground and all hydraulic pressure is relieved before disconnecting any hydraulic lines or fittings between the Rotary Cutter and tractor hydraulic system. Refer to Figure 1-6 on page 13: 1. Route cylinder hoses (#7) through hose support loop and connect to tractor remote outlets. 2. Cycle hydraulic system by raising and lowering center deck cylinder and wing fold cylinders.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 2: Adjustments Section 2: Adjustments Center and Wing Section Leveling These adjustments should be made with your cutter hooked up to the same tractor that will be used for field operations or one having the same drawbar height. Adjust leveling rods as described below. Refer to Figure 2-1 & Figure 2-2: 1. Attach cutter to tractor and position it on level ground. 2. Raise both wings to locked position. 3.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 3: Operating Instructions Section 3: 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 Rotary Cutter. Therefore, it is absolutely essential that no one operates the cutter without first having read, fully understood and become totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 3: Operating Instructions Transport Locks IMPORTANT: Always disengage tractor’s PTO and wait for blades to stop before raising cutter wings to transport position. Drivelines and gearboxes will be damaged if cutter wings are raised while PTO is turning. NOTE: The wings are controlled with two hydraulic lift cylinders. Be certain that the wing hydraulics are attached to the tractor and the hydraulic hoses are full of oil before proceeding.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 3: Operating Instructions Field Set-up NOTE: Use tractor’s PTO soft start option if available. ! WARNING! The following operational procedures should be carried out by the tractor operator. Other persons should be cleared of the area even during cutter set-up. Cutter operation should be stopped when in the vicinity of other persons. Refer to Figure 3-3: 1. Inspect wing blade carriers and cutting blades prior to lowering the wings.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 3: Operating Instructions 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-to-cutter turning angles that exceeds the driveline’s maximum turning angle. If the turn cannot be avoided, disengage tractor PTO and wait for the driveline to stop rotating before making the turn. • Standard Conventional driveline: o • Maximum turning angle = 35 .
Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3: Operating Instructions IMPORTANT: It is important to maintain correct PTO speed. Loss of PTO speed will allow blades to hinge back and result in ragged, uneven cutting. Be sure to read entire manual before proceeding with these operating instructions.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 4: Options Section 4: Options Safety Guard Options ! DANGER! Rotary Cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high speeds; therefore, the use of front and rear safety guards is strongly recommended when cutting. Specifically, double row chainguards should be used along highways and in areas where people may be present. IMPORTANT: Not all objects will be stopped by the safety shields.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 4: Options Hydraulic Accessories Hitch Options Independently Controlled Deck Wings Refer to “Hitch Types” on page 12 The cutter is factory supplied with the standard clevis hitch. Also available is the Pintle Hitch. See “Hitch Types” on page 12 for complete description of hitches. Land Pride offers a kit for raising the deck wings independently to clear small obstacles in the field without maneuvering around them.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication General Maintenance Information Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life of any implement. With careful inspection and routine maintenance, you can avoid costly down time and repair. Check all bolts after using the unit for several hours to be sure they are tight. Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels from your Land Pride Dealer.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Refer to Figure 5-2: 6. Carefully check cutting edges of blades in relation to blade carrier rotation to ensure correct blade placement. Cutter blades must be installed with cutting edge leading in rotation. Airfoil (lift) must be oriented towards the top of deck. secured with cotter pin (#9) with both legs bent opposite directions around the nut. 11.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Type A Clutches Clutch Run-In Refer to Figure 5-5: 1. Using a pencil or other marker, scribe a line across the exposed edges of the clutch plates and friction disks. Disassembly of clutch is simply a matter of first removing spring retainer nuts (#1), springs (#2) and bolts (#3) from the assembly. Each friction disk (#4) must then be separated from the metal surface adjacent to it.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 4-Plate Disassembly Type B Clutches Clutch Run-In Refer to Figure 5-8 (View - A): 1. Using a pencil or other marker, scribe a line across the exposed edges of the clutch plates and friction disks. 2. Tighten all 4 nuts uniformly until spring load is low enough that the clutch slips freely with PTO engaged. Step 1 If included, remove end half clamps.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 4-Plate Assembly Skid Shoe Maintenance ! Step 1 Place hub and friction discs into the housing. WARNING! Excessive wear on skid shoes may cause inadequate operation of cutter and create a safety hazard! There are two skid shoes mounted on either side of the center section and one skid shoe mounted on each wing section. Check all skid shoes for wear and replace if necessary.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Wing Skid Shoe Storage Refer to Figure 5-10: Replace wing skid shoes as follows: It is good practice to clean, inspect, service and make necessary repairs to the cutter when parking it for long periods and when parking it at the end of a working season. This will help ensure the cuter is ready for field use the next time you hook-up to it. 1. Remove 3/8" hex whiz nuts (#3), 3/8" plow bolts (#2) and wing skid shoe (#1) as shown. 2.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Lubrication Points Lubrication Legend Multi-purpose spray lube Multi-purpose grease lube Multi-purpose oil lube 50 hrs Intervals in hours at which lubrication is required 50 Hrs Axle Hub Bearing Repack wheel bearings Type of Lubrication: Wheel Bearing Grease Quantity = Coat Generously NOTE: The tailwheel hub is equipped with a relief hole located directly opposite the grease fitting.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 8 Do Not Overfill Hrs Oil Level Plug Gearbox IMPORTANT: Do not overfill! Level cutter and wait for gearbox oil to cool before checking. An unlevel cutter or a gearbox with hot oil will not show correct oil level on the dipstick. 24581 IMPORTANT: Your cutter is shipped with the gearbox vent plug with dipstick packaged in the Operator’s Manual bag and should have been installed in the gearbox by your Land Pride dealer.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 23563 8 Hrs 20182 Intermediate Driveline Joints Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Zerk located through slot in plastic outer tubes 20 23567 Hrs Drivelines with external profile tube grease point Zerk Located on end of plastic outer tube Conventional Driveline Profile Tubes Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = Coat Generously 23566 Drivelines with internal profile tube grease point 23567 8 Hrs Drivelines w
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Zerk located through slot in tubes Drivelines with external tube grease point 20 15312 Hrs Zerk Located on end of tube Constant Velocity Driveline Profile Tubes Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = Coat Generously Drivelines with internal tube grease point 23565 8 Hrs Constant Velocity Driveline Joints & Shields Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Drivelines with external tube grease point NOTE: To extend the
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Zerk located through slot in tubes 20 Drivelines with external tube grease point Hrs 14618 Wing Driveline Profile Tubes Zerk Located on end of plastic outer tube Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = Coat Generously Drivelines with internal profile tube grease point 23563 8 Drivelines with external profile tube grease point Hrs 13755 Wing Driveline Joints & Shields Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Drive
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 6: Specifications & Capacities Section 6: Specifications & Capacities RC5020 and RCM5020 Series RC5020 & RCM5020 Min. PTO Horse Power 70 Gear Box Horsepower 250 HP Splitter 210 HP Center & wing Gear Box Lubrication Gear Lube 80-90W EP Cutting Capacity Up To 3" Material Machine Weight 6,528 lbs. Approx.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 6: Specifications & Capacities 8’-9” 9’-9 3/4” 10’-9” 26843 Transport Width With Wing Axles Connected At The Turnbuckles 19’-3” Transport Width With Wing Axles Disconnected At The Turnbuckles And Wheels Folded Back (See Figure 1-5 on page 12) 20’-9 1/2” 26841 36 3’-6 1/8” At 2” Cutting Height RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 7: Features and Benefits Section 7: Features and Benefits RC5020 and RCM5020 Rotary Cutter Features Benefits Surpass rugged industry All Land Pride Cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary testing procedures specified by ANSI. Total cutter weight Weight is in a range that will allow tractors to handle the cutter easier. Heavier cutters are tough to control. Fully welded deck Fully welded deck adds strength.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 7: Features and Benefits RC5020 and RCM5020 Rotary Cutter Features Benefits Hinged wing sections Allow cutter to follow terrain. Ideal for rough ground where hillsides, ditches and hollows can cause uneven cutting. 1” Solid hinge rods Larger diameter hinge rod gives greater strength to the cutter from front to rear, and in the hinge area itself. Wing hydraulics 3 1/2” x 12” Cylinder to handle the large wing decks. Wing transport locks Safety feature.
Land Pride Table of Contents Section 8: Troubleshooting 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 yoke or shock cross failing Avoid hitting solid objects. Lubricate every 8 hours. Adjust clutch per section 4. Slip-Clutches slip even with a light load Replace clutch plates. Remove foreign object.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 9: Appendix Section 9: Appendix Torque Values Chart Bolt Head Identification Bolt Size (Inches) in-tpi 1 Grade 2 N · m 2 ft-lb 3 Grade 5 N·m ft-lb Bolt Head Identification Bolt Size (Metric) Grade 8 N·m ft-lb mm x pitch 4 5.8 8.8 10.9 Class 5.8 N·m ft-lb Class 8.8 N·m ft-lb Class 10.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 9: 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. Gearbox: (S/N 325492+) Five years Parts and Labor.
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