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Land Pride RC2512 Series 2 Operator's Manual

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RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+
37522
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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!
Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied
with standard unit.
For an Operator's Manual and Decal Kit in French
Language, please see your Land Pride dealer.
330-725M
Operator's Manual
Printed 9/6/17

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  • Page 1 Your life and the lives of others depend on it! Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit. For an Operator’s Manual and Decal Kit in French Language, please see your Land Pride dealer. Printed 9/6/17...
  • Page 2 State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. (California law requires this warning to be given to customers in the State of California.) For more information: oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65 RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M 9/6/17...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Land Pride assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Land Pride reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit. This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future.
  • Page 4 Download the appropriate App on your Refer to Parts Manual QR smart phone, open the App, point your Locator on this page for phone on the QR code and take a picture. detailed instructions. RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M 9/6/17...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

     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 Careful operation is you best The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a insurance against an accident.
  • Page 6  Replace parts on this implement drawbar support or other specified the job that are in good condition. with genuine Land Pride parts only. anchor location. Allow only  Lower implement to the ground and Do not alter this implement in a way...
  • Page 7 Use Seat Belt and ROPS Keep Riders Off whenever driving on public roads. Machinery  Land Pride recommends the use of a CAB or roll-over-protective-  Never carry riders or use tractor structures (ROPS) and seat belt to lift or transport individuals.
  • Page 8 Spray soapy water onto the cleaned area. all damaged or missing labels. Order new labels from your Peel backing from label and press label firmly onto the nearest Land Pride dealer. To find your nearest dealer, surface. visit our dealer locator at www.landpride.com.
  • Page 9 Table of Contents 818-561C Danger! Raised Wing Hazard 2 - Places: (Right & Left Wings) 37523 818-276C 37523 Warning! Rotating Blade Hazard (Left Side Only) 818-840C 37523 Warning! Rollover Hazard (Left side only_ 9/6/17 RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M...
  • Page 10 Danger! Guard Missing - DO NOT Operate 3 - Places (Center Section, Right, and Left Wings) 37524 818-556C Danger! Thrown Object Hazard 3-Places (Left back side, right back side, & center front deck) 37524 RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M 9/6/17...
  • Page 11 2 - Places (Right and Left Wings) 818-045C Warning! Pinch Point 1 - Place (Back of Center Axle) 37524 37524 818-142C Danger! Rotating Driveline - Keep Away 2 - Places (Right and Left Wing Gearbox Shields) 9/6/17 RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M...
  • Page 12 3 - Places (Main Driveline and 2-Wing Drivelines) 13313 818-540C Danger! Shield Missing - DO NOT Operate 4 - Places (All Drive Lines) 39050 818-130C Caution! Use 540 rpm only (RC Series Cutters) RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M 9/6/17...
  • Page 13 Table of Contents 39050 838-094C Warning! High Pressure 39050 838-588C Warning! Folding Cutter Speed Warning 39050 858-558C Caution! Driveline Damage 9/6/17 RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M...
  • Page 14 2 - Places (Right and Left Wings) 37523 838-615C 2" x 9" Amber Reflector 1 - Place (Left Wing) 37524 838-614C 2" x 9" Red Reflector 4 - Places (Right and Left Wings) RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M 9/6/17...
  • Page 15 Serial Number Application For quick reference and prompt service, record model The RC2512 Series 2 Rotary Cutter is designed and built and serial number on the inside cover page and again on by Land Pride to provide excellent cutting performance on the warranty page.
  • Page 16 See “Torque Values Chart” page 50 to determine 22273 correct torque values when tightening hardware. See “Additional Torque Values” at bottom of chart for Power Take-Off to Drawbar Distance exceptions to common torque values. Figure 1-1 RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M 9/6/17...
  • Page 17 10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 for the left-hand wing transport cylinder stroke stops and wings are fully down. lock bar (#2) shown in Figure 1-2. 9/6/17 RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M...
  • Page 18 8. Remove detent pin (#12) and rotate park jack (#11) down to vertical position. 17. Lay hose (#10) and quick release coupler on the deck for attaching to the tractor later. 37527 Hitch and Jack Assembly Figure 1-4 RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M 9/6/17...
  • Page 19 Reattach hex whiz nuts (#4B) to carriage bolts (#3) and tighten them to the correct torque. Driveline Installation to Splitter Gearbox Figure 1-6 37520 Remove Main Driveline From Right-Hand Wing Figure 1-5 9/6/17 RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M...
  • Page 20 (#9). 6. Put tractor in park or set park brake, turn off tractor engine, and remove switch key to prevent unauthorized starting before dismounting tractor. RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M 9/6/17...
  • Page 21 Make necessary changes and repeat step 3 above. 5. Check wire harness routing to make sure wires will not be pinched as wing decks are folded and unfolded and while raising and lowering cutter height. 9/6/17 RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M...
  • Page 22 Cycle cylinders back and forth several times to purge air from them. For additional details, see “Purge Hydraulic System” on page 19. RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M 9/6/17...
  • Page 23 Start tractor and raise center deck fully up. 2. Put tractor in park or set park brake, turn off engine, and remove switch key before dismounting tractor. 9/6/17 RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M...

  • Page 24: Park Jack Assembly

    See Detail “B”: If unhooking standard clevis, 20. See Detail “B”: Remove hairpin cotter (#2) and hitch replace connecting pin (#1) in clevis (#9) and pin (#1). secure with hairpin cotter (#2). RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M 9/6/17...

  • Page 25: Park Jack Angle Alignment

    3. If park jack is not vertical, adjust jack angle according to “Park Jack Angle Alignment” on page 22. 4. Adjust height of park jack (#3) until hitch is supported by the park jack. 9/6/17 RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M...

  • Page 26: Center Deck Leveling

    6. Raise center deck up to make accessing jam nuts lower than the head, especially after the wings are (#3) and adjusting nuts (#4) easier with wrenches. folded up. See cover picture for correct positioning. RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M 9/6/17...

  • Page 27: Wing Deck Leveling

    If outer wing edge is too low, loosen nut (#1) and rotate turnbuckle (#2) clockwise to raise outer wing edge until wing is level. Tighten nut (#1) against turnbuckle (#2) when level. 9/6/17 RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M...

  • Page 28: Cutting Height Adjustment

    (#2) that will fit on the center hydraulic cylinder rod. The following spacers are available. • Two 1" spacers • One 1 1/4" spacer • One 1 1/2" spacer • One 1 3/4" spacer RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M 9/6/17...

  • Page 29: Section 3: Operating Instructions

    Always disconnect main driveline from the power take-off shaft before servicing drivetrain and components powered by the drivetrain. The power take-off can be engaged if tractor is started causing bodily injury or death. 9/6/17 RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M...

  • Page 30: Tractor Turning Angle

    6. Check all hoses and wires to be sure that they will not However, it is best to avoid striking obstacles for your pinch or come in contact with the folding wings and safety and to protect the cutter from damage. rotating drivelines. RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M 9/6/17...

  • Page 31: Blade Operation Inspection

    Be sure to complete “Tractor & Cutter Inspection” 3. Shut tractor down properly before dismounting. Refer on this page before continuing with step 2 below. to “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page 12. 9/6/17 RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M...

  • Page 32: Transporting

    IMPORTANT: Cutting should not be done in wet conditions. Wet material will build up on the deck underside creating additional horsepower, high Transport Lock, Wings Folded Up For Transport wear, and poor discharge. Figure 3-3 RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M 9/6/17...

  • Page 33: Inspect Field And Cutter Blades

    This will ensure that the wing gauge wheels are in continuous contact with the ground at all times. 9/6/17 RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M...
  • Page 34 With a little practice you will be malfunction in either the cutter or tractor, shut the tractor pleased with what you and your Land Pride 12 ft. Rotary off immediately, remove the key, and make necessary Cutter can do.
  • Page 35 Section 4: Options & Accessories Section 4: Options & Accessories Hitch Types The RC2512 Series 2 cutters have two hitch options including the Land Pride Performance hitch and swivel clevis hitch. See your nearest Land Pride dealer should you want to change your hitch set-up.
  • Page 36 Table of Contents Section 4: Options & Accessories Tire Options To best suit your application, Land Pride offers two tire options for mounting on the cutter’s 4-wheel axle arrangement, two tires on the transport axle and one tire on each wing axle: •...
  • Page 37 Do not grind blades to a razor edge. Leave a blunt by the drivetrain. The power take-off can be engaged if cutting edge approximately 1/16" thick. tractor is started causing bodily injury or death. 9/6/17 RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M...
  • Page 38 820-198C CUTTER BLADE 1/2 x3x25 CCW (CTR Deck) shaft. 820-437C CUTTER BLADE 1/2 x3x19 CCW (LH Wing) 820-438C CUTTER BLADE 1/2 x3x19 CW (RH Wing) Cutter Blade Assembly Figure 5-1 Blade Rotation Figure 5-2 RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M 9/6/17...
  • Page 39 3. Make sure the area is clear of all bystanders and 35965 machine is safe to operate. Spring Length 4. Start tractor and engage power take-off drive for 2-3 Figure 5-4 seconds to permit slippage of friction disks. 9/6/17 RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M...
  • Page 40 3. Replace wheel rims and tires as needed with 6. Pull/push on the slip clutch end of driveline to make genuine Land Pride parts. Do not loosen split rim sure it is secured to the output shaft. hardware (#1) until all air pressure in the tire has Push/pull on opposite end of driveline to make sure it been removed.
  • Page 41 Two skid shoes are mounted on the center section and one skid shoe is mounted on each wing section. Check all skid shoes for wear and replace if necessary. Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride dealer. Center Deck Skid Shoes...
  • Page 42 4. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust. Ask your Land Pride dealer for aerosol touch-up paint. They are also available in touch-up bottles with brush, quarts, and gallon sizes by adding TU, QT, or GL to the end of the aerosol part number.
  • Page 43 1 - Zerk per wheel (zerk can be on either side as shown) Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = 2 pumps 26537 Hitch Pivot Points 2 - Zerks Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = As required 37536 9/6/17 RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M...
  • Page 44 4 - Zerks (2 - zerks per axle) Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = As required 37537 Adjustable Turnbuckle Oil threads Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose oil lube Quantity = As required 37537 RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M 9/6/17...
  • Page 45 Reinstall and tighten oil level plug and oil fill/vent plug. Type of Lubrication: 80-90W EP Quantity = Fill until oil begins to flow out oil level plug hole in gearbox. 9/6/17 RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M...
  • Page 46 Zerk located through slot in plastic outer tubes Conventional Driveline Profile Tubes Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = Coat Generously 37516 Conventional Driveline Joints Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 30637 RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M 9/6/17...
  • Page 47 After lubrication, grease should be visible around the ball joints. • Grease fittings located on the u-joints should be lubricated every 8 hours of operation. 9/6/17 RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M...
  • Page 48 3. Refer to Figure 5-14: Pull back on driveline shielding Steps 1 to 6 can be repeated to lubricate universal until CV joint is exposed. joint on opposite end of driveline. RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M 9/6/17...
  • Page 49 4 - Wheels: 2 on transport axle and one on each wing axle Transport axle Spring-cushioned lift cylinder Signal lights 7 Pin connector SAE J560 pin configuration Hubs Cast iron five-bolt hubs with tapered roller bearings and 1 3/4" shafts. 9/6/17 RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M...
  • Page 50 Section 6: Specifications & Capacities Transport Width Without Special Adjustments. Center Deck Cutting Blade 1 1/2" Off The Ground 37538 Dimensions Shown With Center Deck Cutting Blade 1 1/2" Off The Ground RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M 9/6/17...
  • Page 51 Section 7: Features & Benefits RC2512 Series 2 Features Benefits Surpassed rugged industry All Land Pride Cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary standards testing procedures according to ISO 4254-13. Factory assembled Saves customer set-up time and money.
  • Page 52 Tighten shaft nut to specified torque. tight Loose blade carrier Running loose in the past Replace gearbox bearings and / or shaft. Blade carrier bent Hitting solid objects Avoid hitting solid objects. RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M 9/6/17...
  • Page 53 Increase power take-off speed to 540. full speed Blades have unequal weight Replace each pair of blades on affected carrier. Wing cylinder movement too slow Orifice is plugged Remove elbow fitting and unplug orifice. 9/6/17 RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M...
  • Page 54 Wheel Hub Stud 1/2"-20 UNF Gr. 5 85 ft-lbs Blade Bolt Lock Nut 450 ft-lbs. Blade Carrier Hub Nut 450 ft-lbs. minimum Tire Inflation Chart Tire Size Inflation PSI 20.5" x 6.75” - 10 RC2512 Series 2 S/N 945551+ Rotary Cutters 330-725M 9/6/17...
  • Page 55 This Warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of any defective part by Land Pride and the installation by the dealer of any such replacement part, and does not cover common wear items. Land Pride reserves the right to inspect any equipment or parts which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship.
  • Page 56 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www.landpride.com...

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