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Land Pride RC5020 Operator's Manual

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Rotary Cutters
RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM)
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Read the Operator's Manual entirely. When you
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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.
© Copyright 2012
318-474M
Operator's Manual
4/25/12
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  • Page 1 Rotary Cutters RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Table of Contents 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.

  • Page 2: 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 3: Safety At All Times

    For Your Protection Thoroughly read and understand the “Safety Label” section, read all instructions noted on them. RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
  • Page 4 Allow only enough slack in the chain to permit turning. Do not use safety chain for towing. RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Table of Contents Transport Machinery Safely Comply with state and local laws.
  • Page 5 Wearing protective equipment such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, and ear plugs is highly recommended. RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury.

  • Page 6: Safety Labels

    Land Pride. When ordering new components make sure the correct safety labels are included in the request. RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Table of Contents 4. Refer to this section for proper label placement.
  • Page 7 Important Safety Information 4/25/12 Table of Contents 27523 23594 ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 23595 23571 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 818-552C Danger! Rotating Driveline Entanglement Hazard...
  • Page 8 Important Safety Information RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Table of Contents 23594 23571 27523 23595 818-540C Danger! Shield Missing - DO NOT Operate 818-543C Danger! Guard Missing - DO NOT Operate 4/25/12...
  • Page 9 Important Safety Information 4/25/12 Table of Contents TRACTOR MUST HAVE SAFETY GUARDING 27523 27523 27523 27523 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 818-276C Warning! Rotating Blade Hazard 818-840C Danger: Rollover Hazard 818-830C Safety Combo Located on Left Wing &...
  • Page 10 Important Safety Information RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Table of Contents 838-094C Warning: High Pressure 23594 838-588C Warning: Folding Cutter Speed Warning 23594 23594 23594 818-556C Danger! Thrown Object Hazard Located on Left Wing & Right Wing...
  • Page 11 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 4/25/12 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M...

  • Page 12: Introduction

    This information is necessary to provide you with quality customer service. RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Table of Contents If customer service or repair parts are required contact a Land Pride dealer.

  • Page 13: Section 1: Assembly And Set-Up

    Rear PTO Speed: Model RC5020..... 540 RPM Model RCM5020 ....1000 RPM...

  • Page 14: Hitch Types

    Cutter rotation about the tractor drawbar is limited to movement about the pintle connection. 24730 Hitch Types Figure 1-2 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 4/25/12...

  • Page 15: Hitch Assembly

    4. Tighten locknuts (#3) to the correct torque. 4/25/12 Table of Contents Hitch Assembly Illustration Wing Axle - Turnbuckle Assembly RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 24847 Figure 1-3 Turnbuckle (#3) to be secured between the two flanges.

  • Page 16: Standard Clevis Hitch Hook-Up

    Secure hex bolt with nut (#2). Tighten nut snugly to remove all play and then back nut one-quarter turn. Tighten jamb nut (#10) against nut (#2). RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Table of Contents 7. Lower parking jack (#3) until hitch weight is supported by drawbar.

  • Page 17: Bar-Tite Hitch Hook-Up

    (#1) and formed hitch support (#2) as shown. Secure with 3/4" hex flange lock nuts (#9). 5. Tighten lock nuts (#9) to the correct torque. Bar-Tite Hitch Assembly to Tractor Tongue RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 33920 Figure 1-8...

  • Page 18: Driveline Installation

    (#8). Make sure the base is level with or lower than the head especially after the wings are folded up. See cover picture for correct positioning. RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Table of Contents 8. Attach hitch safety chain (#4) to the tractor. Adjust chain length to remove all slack except what is necessary to permit turning.

  • Page 19: Check Driveline Collapsible Length

    If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin, it must be treated by a doctor within a few hours or gangrene may result. RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 22165 Figure 1-10...

  • Page 20: Purge Hydraulic System

    If unhooking swivel clevis or bar-tite hitch, remove hitch components from tractor tongue and reattach to cutter hitch with connecting bolt for storage. RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M...

  • Page 21: Section 2: Adjustments

    Re-tighten jam nut (#3). 23574 Stroke Control Spacers Right Hand Leveling Rod Center Section Leveling Rod Figure 2-2 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Front Skid Position Figure 2-1 22152...

  • Page 22: Cutting Height Adjustment

    Tighten jam nut (#1) to the correct torque when level. Leveling Wing Decks Figure 2-3 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Table of Contents Cutting Height Adjustment Refer to Figure 2-2 on page 19: CAUTION Wear a pair of gloves when checking cutting height.

  • Page 23: Section 3: Operating Instructions

    3. Start tractor and set throttle speed just above idle. Use tractor’s PTO soft start option if available. Slowly engage PTO to get blades rotating. (Also see “Engage Blades” instructions on page 25.) RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M...

  • Page 24: Transport Locks

    (#4). Secure with hairpin cotter (#1). 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other wing section. Cutter is now ready for transporting. RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Table of Contents Transport Bar, Locked Position...

  • Page 25: Safety Information

    WARNING Do not use cutter to tow other equipment. Doing so can damage the cutter, cause serious bodily injury or death. RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M...

  • Page 26: Transporting

    RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Table of Contents 1. Select a safe ground speed when transporting from one area to another.

  • Page 27: Avoid Extreme Turning Angles

    Standard Conventional driveline: Maximum turning angle = 35 • Constant velocity driveline: Maximum turning angle = 80 11934 Conventional U-Joint Driveline 20795 Constant Velocity (CV) Driveline RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Figure 3-4 Figure 3-5...

  • Page 28: General Operating Instructions

    It pays to inspect a new area and to develop a plan before you cut. RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Table of Contents Normal mowing speed will be between 2-5 mph and you...

  • Page 29: Section 4: Options & Accessories

    Stop blade rotation if bystanders come within several hundred feet. Land Pride offers three types of safety guards to best suit your application: rubber skirt guards, single row chainguards and double row chainguards.

  • Page 30: Hydraulic Accessories

    RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Table of Contents Hydraulic Wing Control Kit 3 spool Control Valve Kit...

  • Page 31: Shredder And Baffle Options

    Part Number & Description 318-958A ASSEMBLY, 5020 SHREDDER COMER (#1) 330-114A ASSEMBLLY, 5020 BAFFLE KIT (#2) 4/25/12 Table of Contents Shredder Blades and Baffles Figure 4-4 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 27608...

  • Page 32: Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication

    These simple maintenances will go a long way to prevent occurrence of control valve and hydraulic cylinder problems. RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Table of Contents Cutter Blade Maintenance DANGER Always disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO before servicing underside of cutter.
  • Page 33 11. Replace access cover (#7) with flat washers (#10), lock washers (#11) and wing nuts (#12). 12. Reconnect main driveline to tractor PTO shaft. RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Use 1-11/16" Socket Wrench On Blade Nut #6 3/4"...

  • Page 34: Skid Shoe Maintenance

    (#1) are loosened, Loctite Threadlocker Red 271 should be applied to the bolts before retightening them to the proper torque. This does not apply to splitter box mounting bolts. RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Table of Contents Gearbox Mounting Bolts 23568...

  • Page 35: Drivelines With Slip Clutches

    IMPORTANT: Not all clutches are assembled the same with the same number of components. Be sure to keep track of order and orientation of your clutch components during disassembly. RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 13693 Type A Clutch Run-In Figure 5-7...

  • Page 36: Type B Clutches

    826-495C 540/1000 Center Clutch Adjustment Figure 5-9 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Table of Contents Type B Clutches Clutch Run-In Refer to Figure 5-10 (View - A): 1. Using a pencil or other marker, scribe a line across the exposed edges of the clutch plates and friction disks.
  • Page 37 Inspect friction discs and hub. 23553 4/25/12 Table of Contents 4-Plate Assembly 23553 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Step 1 Place hub and friction discs into the housing. Step 2 Compress Belleville Springs to the pressure plate by tightening...

  • Page 38: Tire Maintenance

    Land Pride parts. Do not loosen split rim hardware (#1) until all air pressure in the tire has been removed. RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Table of Contents Long Term Storage 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.

  • Page 39: Ordering Replacement Parts

    555-555C and the existing part is red, then add the suffix 83 to the end of the number to make the part number read 555-555C83. 4/25/12 Table of Contents RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M...

  • Page 40: Lubrication Points

    Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Lubrication Points Lubrication Legend RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Table of Contents Multi-purpose Multi-purpose spray lube grease lube Axle Hub Bearing Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Grease wheel bearings every 50 hours.

  • Page 41: Gearbox

    Reinstall and tighten oil level plug and oil fill/vent plug. Type of Lubrication: 80-90W EP Quantity = Fill until oil begins to flows out oil level plug hole in gearbox. 24852 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M...

  • Page 42: Conventional Driveline Profile Tubes

    Zerk Located on end of plastic outer tube Drivelines with internal profile tube grease point Drivelines with external profile tube grease point Drivelines with internal profile tube grease point RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Table of Contents 23567 Conventional Driveline Profile Tubes...

  • Page 43: Constant Velocity Driveline Profile Tubes

    8 hours to prevent premature failure of the joint. • Grease fittings are located on the u-joints and driveline shields and should be lubricated every 8 hours of operation. RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M...

  • Page 44: Wing Driveline Profile Tubes

    Drivelines with external profile tube grease point Drivelines with internal profile tube grease point Drivelines with external profile tube grease point Drivelines with internal profile tube grease point RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Table of Contents 14618 Wing Driveline Profile Tubes...

  • Page 45: Intermediate Driveline Joints

    Intermediate Driveline Joints Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 20182 Double Swivel Clevis Hitch 1-zerk Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 24582 Bar-Tite Hitch 3-zerks Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 24582 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Hours Hours...

  • Page 46: Section 7: Specifications & Capacities

    Cast iron 5-bolt hubs with tapered roller bearings and with 1 3/4" shafts Shredder Blades (optional) Cuts Colors Standard color: Beige Optional colors: Green or Red RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Table of Contents RC5020 & RCM5020 Models material into smaller pieces 4/25/12...
  • Page 47 3 1/4" to 3 7/8" 3 1/4" to 3 7/8" 7'- 0 1/8" 10' - 1 1/8" 3'- 6" 3 1/4" to 3 7/8" 20'-9 1/2" 3'-6 1/8" At 2" Cutting Height 26841 4/25/12 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M...

  • Page 48: Section 8: Features And Benefits

    RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Table of Contents RC5020 & RCM5020 Models All Land Pride Cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary testing procedures specified by ANSI. Saves customer set-up time and money.

  • Page 49: Section 6: Troubleshooting

    Inspect and unlock blades. Replace blade. Replace blade carrier. Replace Power Take Off or distribution shaft. Disassemble and inspect for incorrectly located needles or damaged bearing cap. Remove elbow fitting and unplug orifice. RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M...

  • Page 50: Section 9: Torque & Tire Inflation Charts

    450 ft-lbs Blade Carrier Hub Nut 550 ft-lbs minimum Wheel Lug Nuts 85 ft-lbs RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Table of Contents Bolt Size (Metric) Grade 8 mm x pitch N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb M 5 X 0.8...

  • Page 51: Section 10: Warranty

    This Warranty does not apply to any part or product which in Land Pride’s judgment shall have been misused or damaged by accident or lack of normal...
  • Page 52 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA...

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