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Land Pride RC3614 Operator's Manual

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330-918M
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Printed 1/20/21
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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 1/20/21...

  • Page 2: Machine Identification

    Serial Number Machine Height Machine Length Machine Width Machine Weight Delivery Date First Operation Accessories Dealer Contact Information Name: Street: City/State: Telephone: Email: California Proposition 65 WARNING: Cancer and reproductive harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M 1/20/21...
  • Page 3 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 Land Pride products. App on your smart phone, open the App, Refer to Parts Manual QR point your phone on the QR code and Locator on this page for take a picture. detailed instructions. RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M 1/20/21...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

     Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Listed below 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 assurance against an accident.

  • Page 6: Transport Safely

     Replace parts on this implement correct tools and equipment. follow all shutdown procedures with genuine Land Pride parts only.  Always properly match the wheel before leaving the operator’s seat to Do not alter this implement in a way size to the properly sized tire.

  • Page 7: Avoid High Pressure Fluids

    Use Seat Belt and ROPS Keep Riders Off Lights and Devices Machinery  Land Pride recommends the use of a CAB or roll-over-protective-  Slow moving tractors, and  Never carry riders on the tractor or structures (ROPS) and seat belt self-propelled equipment can implement.
  • Page 8 Important Safety Information Listed below are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Avoid crystalline Silica  Be aware of and follow OSHA  If possible, change into disposable (or other local, State, or Federal) or washable work clothes at the (quartz) Dust guidelines for exposure to airborne...
  • Page 9 Important Safety Information This page left blank intentionally. 1/20/21...

  • Page 10: Safety Labels

    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 11 33858 33927 818-552C Danger! Rotating Driveline - Keep Away 1-Place: Top of splitter shield 2-Places: Main Driveline and Wing Driveline 33855 818-142C Danger! Rotating Driveline - Keep Away Top of Wing Gearbox Shield 1/20/21 RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M...
  • Page 12 Danger! Guard Missing - Do Not Operate 3-Places: All Drivelines 33855 33854 818-543C 37999 Danger! Guard Missing - DO NOT Operate 3 - Places: Beneath the 2 spindle gearbox shaft guards Beneath hinged guard (#9) RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M 1/20/21...
  • Page 13 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 33927 818-276C Warning! Rotating Blade Hazard (Left side Only) 33927 818-840C Warning! Rollover Hazard (Left side only) 33927 838-094C Warning! High Pressure 1 - Place: Top of A-frame hitch 1/20/21 RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M...
  • Page 14 Warning! Folding Cutter Speed Warning 1 - Place: Top of A-frame hitch 33856 818-555C Danger! Rotating Blade Top of Wing Deck Near the Back 33857 818-045C Warning! Pinch Point or Crushing Hazard Back of Center Axle RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M 1/20/21...
  • Page 15 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 33927 818-130C Warning! Use 540 rpm power take-off (RC3614 only) 818-240C Warning! Use 1000 rpm power take-off (RCM3614 only) 33856 818-556C 33856 818-555C 1/20/21 RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M...
  • Page 16 Front Side of Weight Box 33929 838-614C Red Reflector Back Side of Weight Box 35925 838-615C 2" x 9" Amber Reflector 2 Places, left & right side of center axle (Left side shown) RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M 1/20/21...
  • Page 17 Table of Contents Important Safety Information This page left blank intentionally. 1/20/21 RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M...

  • Page 18: Using This Manual

    Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Owner Assistance Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners. This Rotary Cutter has been designed The dealer should complete the Online Warranty with care and built by skilled workers using quality Registration at the time of purchase.

  • Page 19: Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up

    RC3614......540 rpm RCM3614 ......1000 rpm...

  • Page 20: Hitch Types

    The cutter is factory supplied with the standard clevis hitch. Other optional hitches are available. They include Land Pride Performance Hitch, bar-tite hitch, ball hitch, and pintle hitch. See your nearest Land Pride dealer should you want to change your hitch set-up. Standard Clevis Hitch...

  • Page 21: Hitch Assembly

    5. Leveling rod adjustment will be made later. See “Level Cutter Decks” on page 31 for detailed instructions. 33859 Factory Shipped With Hitch Folded Up Figure 1-7 CENTER DECK LUG 33860 Hitch Assembly Figure 1-8 1/20/21 RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M...

  • Page 22: Driveline Assembly

    12. Collapse driveline (#5) by pushing tractor end of driveline toward splitter gearbox. 13. Rotate front half of splitter guard (#9) shut. 14. Secure splitter guard with hand knobs (#8). Hand tighten knobs. RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M 1/20/21...

  • Page 23: Standard Clevis Hitch Hook-Up

    (#9). 4. Shut tractor down properly before dismounting. Refer to “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page 19. 5. Verify tractor drawbar is adjusted correctly. Refer to “Drawbar Set-up” dimensions on page 15. 1/20/21 RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M...
  • Page 24 (#9). securely to the safety chain. 6. Shut tractor down properly before dismounting. Refer 17. Continue with “Driveline Hook-up” on page 22. to “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page 19. RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M 1/20/21...

  • Page 25: Bar-Tite Hitch Hook-Up

    The ball detent pin must be fully inserted into the park jack safety chain. with ball visible and popped out on the far side of the jack before working on or around an unhooked cutter. 13. Continue with “Driveline Hook-up” on page 22. 1/20/21 RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M...

  • Page 26: Driveline Hook-Up

    Check safety chains to make sure they are attached to the inner and outer driveline shields. RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M 1/20/21...

  • Page 27: Driveline Clearance Check

    Tighten both nuts to the correct torque for a 3/8"-16 GR5 bolt. IMPORTANT: Always rotate driveline hanger down before moving cutter to prevent damage to driveline. 11. When adjustments are complete, rotate driveline hanger (#1) down and away from driveline (#5). 1/20/21 RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M...

  • Page 28: Hydraulic Hook-Up

    Orifice elbow, 1/16" x 9/16" MJIC x 9/16" MORB 3/8" Hydraulic hose, 217" long x 3/4" MORB x 9/16" FJIC Quick disconnect poppet type coupler, 3/4" FORB male Rephasing Lift Cylinders and Plumbing Figure 1-18 RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M 1/20/21...
  • Page 29 33868 Remove cotter pin (#7), flat washer (#5), and Transport Bar in Storage Position shipping bar (#10) from cylinder pin (#8). Do not Figure 1-21 remove cylinder pin (#8) or transport lock (#2). 1/20/21 RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M...
  • Page 30 21" laminated tires and a 6" support block if cutter is equipped with 29" aircraft tires. Unfold wing deck until its skid shoe is resting on the 4" or 6" support block. 8. Continue on next page. RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M 1/20/21...

  • Page 31: Purge Hydraulic System

    3. Restart tractor and slowly activate tractor control lever to retract wing cylinder and to purge trapped air. 4. Once air is purged from the hydraulic system for the wing cylinders, tighten hydraulic hose fittings. at elbow (#2) 1/20/21 RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M...
  • Page 32 (#2). Secure harness in place with spiral hose wrap (#3). If needed, add any cable ties to complete the process. Has a Yellow Wire Enhance Module Wire Connections Figure 1-27 RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M 1/20/21...

  • Page 33: Unhook Rotary Cutter

    33866 12. Move center deck and wing cylinder lift levers back Lift Cylinder & Stroke Control Spacers and forth to release all hydraulic pressure at the Figure 1-30 couplers. 1/20/21 RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M...
  • Page 34 (#9) with removed bolt (#1) and locknut (#2) Screw locknut on 4 or 5 full turns. Do not torque nut tight. 39115 Unhook Tractor From Bar-Tite Hitch Figure 1-33 RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M 1/20/21...

  • Page 35: Section 2: Adjustments

    Refer to Figure 2-2: 33863 6. Adjust length of leveling rods at coupler nuts (#6) if continuous hinges are not 1" lower at the front: Front Skid Shoe Position Figure 2-3 1/20/21 RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M...
  • Page 36 11. Keep remaining spacers with tractor for field At the cutting site, unfold wing and raise center deck adjustments. fully up with lift cylinder (#5). See instructions for “Unfold Wing Deck” on page 25. RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M 1/20/21...

  • Page 37: Start-Up Checklist

    16 or older. Serious injury or death can result condition to avoid driveline entanglement and projectiles from the inability to read, understand, and follow flying off of the driveline. instructions provided in this manual. 1/20/21 RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M...

  • Page 38: Section 3: Operating Instructions

    • Do not exceed rated cutting capacity of your cutter. See specifications & capacities for specified cutting capacity. Exceeding rated cutting capacity can damage drive components, cutter blades, and deck components. RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M 1/20/21...

  • Page 39: Blade Operation Inspection

    10. Take proper precautions to make necessary repairs and adjustments. 11. Repeat steps 1-10 to make certain vibration is corrected before putting cutter back into service. 1/20/21 RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M...

  • Page 40: Transport Lock

    Select a safe ground speed when transporting from one area to another. Maximum transport speed for Land Pride recommends the Rotary Cutter be equipped the Rotary Cutter is 20 mph. DO NOT EXCEED. with chain guards to stop flying objects when cutting road sides.

  • Page 41: Field Set-Up

    Inspect blade carriers for locked blades prior to lowering the wing. Separate locked blades. 2. Start tractor and raise wing up to release any tension on the transport lock bar (#3). 1/20/21 RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M...
  • Page 42 Dismount tractor and check for objects wrapped around blade spindles. Block deck up before removing objects. 8. Frequently inspect cutter for loose bolts and nuts. Tighten all loose hardware as indicated in the “Torque Values Chart” on page 59. RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M 1/20/21...
  • Page 43 Make sure cutter wing is on the ground and in cutting right leveling adjustments, and preset your cutting height, position. you’re almost ready to begin using your Land Pride 14' • Engage power take-off, raise engine rpm to the Smooth Top Rotary Cutter.

  • Page 44: Section 4: Options & Accessories

    This kit is for tractors needing an additional duplex outlet. Land Pride offers three types of safety guards to best suit It converts the tractor’s duplex outlets into two d11uplex your application: rubber skirt guards, single row chain outlets with a control valve.

  • Page 45: Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication

    3. Replace wheel rims and tires as needed with One of the most important things you can do to prevent genuine Land Pride parts. Do not loosen split rim hydraulic system problems is ensure that your tractor's hardware (#1) until all air pressure in the tire has reservoir remains free of dirt and contamination.

  • Page 46: Skid Shoes

    There are two skid shoes mounted on the wing deck, one on the weight box, and two on the center deck. Check all skid shoes for wear and replace if necessary. Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride 39151 dealer.

  • Page 47: Cutter Blades

    5. Shut tractor down before dismounting. Refer to “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page 19. 6. Disconnect main driveline from the tractor’s power take- off shaft. 1/20/21 RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M...
  • Page 48 (#8) with both legs bent opposite directions around the nut. 13. Replace rubber plug (#5). 14. Reconnect main driveline to the tractor power take- off shaft and remove support blocks. Direction of Blade Rotation Figure 5-6 RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M 1/20/21...

  • Page 49: Drivelines With Slip Clutches

    8. The clutch should be checked during the first hour of cutting and periodically each week. An additional set of scribe marks can be added to check for slippage. See Figure 5-10 to adjust spring length. 1/20/21 RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M...
  • Page 50 3. Place springs (#2) over the bolts and secure with nuts (#1). Refer to Figure 5-10: 4. Progressively tighten each spring retainer bolt until correct spring height “A” is reached. RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M 1/20/21...
  • Page 51 (#6) 0.25 mm (.010”). 3. Tighten belleville spring (#6) until spring is tight against drive plate (#4) & then back nuts (#8) up 2 2/3 revolutions, “A” should = 4.0 mm (0.157”). 1/20/21 RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M...

  • Page 52: Long Term Storage

    4. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust. Ask your Land Pride dealer for aerosol touch-up paint. Paint is 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 53: Lubrication Points

    2 - zerks (left and right side of center axle) Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = As required 33874 Hours Wing Axle Pivot 1-zerk Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = As required 33875 1/20/21 RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M...
  • Page 54 Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 26599 Quantity = As required 37725 Needed Park Jack 1 - zerk Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required Frequency = As needed and when unhooking for longterm storage. RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M 1/20/21...

  • Page 55: Divider Box

    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. 1/20/21 RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M...

  • Page 56: Intermediate Driveline Joints

    Drivelines with internal profile grease point 23563 Hours Driveline with clamp type u-joint on both ends Intermediate Driveline Joints 33910 Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Driveline with clamp type u-joint on slip clutch end only RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M 1/20/21...
  • Page 57 Grease fittings located on the u-joints should be lubricated every 8 hours of operation. IMPORTANT: Attach safety chain (#1) to tractor frame. Attach safety chain (#2) to cutter frame. 39280 CV Driveline with overrunning clutch Figure 5-13 1/20/21 RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M...
  • Page 58 Steps 1-6 can be repeated to lubricate universal joint 3. Refer to Figure 5-18: Pull back on driveline shielding on opposite end of driveline. until CV joint is exposed. RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M 1/20/21...

  • Page 59: Section 6: Specifications & Capacities

    Spring-cushioned on center transport axle. Axle fasteners 1 1/4" Greasable pins Hubs Cast iron five-bolt hubs with tapered roller bearings and 1 3/4" shafts. * Maximum cut height is dependent on tire options selected. 1/20/21 RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M...
  • Page 60 4' - 3" 8' - 3 3/4" 2" 33932 Overall Width With Lift & Folding Cylinders Fully Retracted 14' - 9 1/4" 17' - 6" 33931 Dimensions Shown Are With Lift Cylinders Fully Retracted. RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M 1/20/21...

  • Page 61: Section 7: Features & Benefits

    RC3614 & RCM3614 Models Features Benefits Surpassed rugged All Land Pride Cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary industry standards testing procedures. Factory assembled Saves customer set-up time and money. Adjustments should always be made by dealer.

  • Page 62: Section 8: Troubleshooting

    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. RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M 1/20/21...

  • Page 63: Section 9: Torque & Tire Inflation Charts

    Additional Torque Values Blade Bolt Locknut 450 ft-lbs Blade Carrier Hub Nut 550 ft-lbs minimum Wheel Lug Nuts 85 ft-lbs Tire Inflation Chart Tire Size Inflation PSI 29 x 9 - 15 x 16 ply 1/31/23 RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M...

  • Page 64: Warranty

    This Warranty is not valid unless the unit is registered with Land Pride within 30 days from the date of purchase.
  • Page 65 Table of Contents Section 10: Warranty This page left blank intentionally. 1/20/21 RC3614 & RCM3614 Rotary Cutters 330-918M...
  • Page 66 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www.landpride.com...

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