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Land Pride RCM3620 Operator's Manual

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330-841M
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Printed 9/25/18
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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 9/25/18...

  • Page 2: Machine Identification

    Option(s) weight and measurements. Model Number Serial Number Machine Height Machine Length Machine Width Machine Weight Delivery Date First Operation Accessories Dealer Contact Information Name: Street: City/State: Telephone: Email: WARNING: Cancer and reproductive harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M 9/25/18...
  • 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 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. RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M 9/25/18...

  • 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 your best The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a assurance against an accident.

  • Page 6: Tire Safety

     Lower implement to the ground and  Replace parts on this implement implement. follow all shutdown procedures with genuine Land Pride parts only.  Attach the chain to the tractor before leaving the operator’s seat to Do not alter this implement in a way drawbar support or other specified perform maintenance.
  • Page 7 Use Seat Belt and ROPS signals are recommended Keep Riders Off whenever driving on public roads. Machinery  Land Pride recommends the use of a CAB or roll-over-protective-  Never carry riders on tractor or structures (ROPS) and seat belt implement.

  • Page 8: 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 9 Danger! Rotating Driveline - Keep Away 1 - Place: Top of splitter shield 3 - Places: Main driveline and 2-wing drivelines 33855 818-142C Danger! Rotating Driveline - Keep Away 2 - Places: Right and left wing gearbox shields 9/25/18 RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M...
  • Page 10 3 - Places: Main driveline and 2-wing drivelines 33855 33854 818-543C Danger! Guard Missing - DO NOT Operate 37999 4 - Places: Beneath the 3 spindle gearbox shaft guards Beneath hinged guard (#9) RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M 9/25/18...
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 33854 818-276C Warning! Rotating Blade Hazard (Left side Only) 33854 818-840C Warning! Rollover Hazard (Left side only) 33858 818-561C Danger! Raised Wing Hazard 2-Places: Right and left wings 9/25/18 RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M...
  • Page 12 Warning! High Pressure 1 - Place: On A-frame hitch 33854 838-588C Warning! Folding Cutter Speed Warning 1 - Place: On A-frame hitch 33856 818-556C Danger! Thrown Object Hazard 2 - Places: Right and left wings RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M 9/25/18...
  • Page 13 Warning! Pinch Point or Crushing Hazard 1 - Place: Back of center axle 33854 818-130C Caution! Use 540 rpm power take-off (RC3620 cutters only) 818-240C Caution! Use 1000 rpm power take-offpower take-off (RCM3620 cutters only) 9/25/18 RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M...
  • Page 14 2 - Places; Front side of cylinder transport locks 33856 818-230C Red Reflector 2 - Places: Back side of cylinder transport locks 35928 838-614C 2" x 9" Red Reflector 2 - Places: On right wing 2 - Places: On left wing RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M 9/25/18...
  • Page 15 838-615C 2" x 9" Amber Reflector 2 - Places: On left and right arms of center axle 35927 838-615C 2" x 9" Amber Reflector 1 - Place: On front face of left wing 9/25/18 RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M...

  • Page 16: Using This Manual

    Table of Contents Introduction Important Safety Information Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new Owner Assistance 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 17: Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up

    RC3620......540 rpm wings independently.) RCM3620 ......1000 rpm •...

  • Page 18: 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 19: Hitch Assembly

    5. Leveling rod adjustment will be made later. See “Level Cutter Decks” on page 28 for detailed instructions. 33859 Factory Shipped With Hitch Folded Up Figure 1-7 CENTER DECK LUG 33860 Hitch Assembly Figure 1-8 9/25/18 RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M...

  • Page 20: Park Jack Assembly

    11. Rotate doors (#7) up and snap shut. 12. Collapse driveline (#5) by pushing tractor end of driveline toward splitter gearbox. 13. Rotate front half of splitter guard (#9) shut and s. 14. Secure splitter guard with hand knobs (#8). RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M 9/25/18...

  • Page 21: Tractor Shutdown Procedure

    13. Continue with “Driveline Hook-up” on page 20. 4. Shut tractor down properly before dismounting. Refer to “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page 17. 5. Verify tractor drawbar is adjusted correctly. Refer to “Drawbar Set-up” dimensions on page 13. 9/25/18 RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M...

  • Page 22: Lp Performance Hitch Hook-Up

    Lock chain hook securely to the safety chain. 6. Shut tractor down properly before dismounting. Refer to “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page 17. 17. Continue with “Driveline Hook-up” on page 20. RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M 9/25/18...

  • Page 23: Bar-Tite Hitch Hook-Up

    The ball detent pin must be fully inserted into the park jack with ball visible and popped out on the far side of the jack 13. Continue with “Driveline Hook-up” on page 20. before working on or around an unhooked cutter. 9/25/18 RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M...

  • Page 24: Driveline Hook-Up

    Check safety chains to make sure they are attached to the inner and outer driveline shields. RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M 9/25/18...
  • Page 25 3/8" Hydraulic hose, 189" long x 3/4"MORB x 9/16" FJIC Quick disconnect poppet type coupler, 3/4" FORB male Rephasing Lift Cylinders and Plumbing Figure 1-16 33913 Wing Folding Cylinders and Plumbing Figure 1-17 9/25/18 RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M...

  • Page 26: Remove Shipping Crossbar

    5. Replace flat washer (#3) and cotter pin (#5). Bend “Purge Hydraulic System” on page 24. one or more legs of cotter pin to secure it in place. 6. Repeat steps 4 & 5 for the other wing. RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M 9/25/18...

  • Page 27: Relocate Wing Lift Cylinder Mounts

    Use a 4" support block if cutter is equipped with 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. 9/25/18 RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M...

  • Page 28: Driveline Clearance Check

    Either situation can render the cutter inoperable and cause serious bodily injury or death. 33913 Wing Folding Cylinders Figure 1-22 RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M 9/25/18...

  • Page 29: Hook-Up Led Lights

    6. Add cable ties (not shown) to wire harness (#11) as needed to secure the harnesses in place. Tractor 7-Pin Electrical Outlet Figure 1-24 9/25/18 RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M...

  • Page 30: Unhook Rotary Cutter

    12. With no one around or near the cutter, move cylinder deck and wing cylinder lift levers back and forth to 33866 release all hydraulic pressure at the couplers. Hydraulic Lift Cylinder With Stroke Control Spacers Figure 1-27 RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M 9/25/18...
  • Page 31 (#9) with removed bolt (#1) and locknut (#2) Screw locknut on 4 or 5 full turns. Do not torque nut tight. 33870 Unhook Tractor From Bar-Tite Hitch Figure 1-30 9/25/18 RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M...

  • Page 32: Section 2: Adjustments

    Refer to Figure 2-2 on page 28: 33863 8. Adjust length of leveling rods at coupler nuts (#6) if Front Skid Shoe Position Figure 2-3 continuous hinges are not 1" lower at the front: RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M 9/25/18...

  • Page 33: Level Wing Deck

    11. Keep remaining spacers with tractor for field Refer to Figure 2-5: adjustments. At the cutting site, unfold wings and raise center deck fully up with lift cylinder (#5). See instructions for “Unfold Wings” on page 22. 9/25/18 RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M...

  • Page 34: Start-Up Checklist

    RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M 9/25/18...

  • Page 35: Section 3: Operating Instructions

    Constant Velocity Driveline: property damage. Maximum turning angle = 80 • Improper oil level can cause bearing failure and be a fire hazard. Maintain proper gearbox oil level to avoid serious injury and property damage. 9/25/18 RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M...

  • Page 36: 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. RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M 9/25/18...

  • Page 37: Transport Locks

    Road Side Cutting Select a safe ground speed when transporting from Land Pride recommends the Rotary Cutter be equipped one area to another. Maximum transport speed for with chain guards to stop flying objects when cutting road the Rotary Cutter is 20 mph.

  • Page 38: Field Set-Up

    2. Start tractor and raise both wings up to release any tension on the transport lock bars. 3. Without lowering the cutter, shut tractor down before dismounting. Refer to “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page 17. RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M 9/25/18...

  • Page 39: Engage Blades

    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 58. 9/25/18 RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M...
  • Page 40 Make sure cutter wings are on the ground and in right leveling adjustments, and preset your cutting height, cutting position. you’re almost ready to begin using your Land Pride 20' • Engage power take-off, raise engine rpm to the Smooth Top Rotary Cutter.

  • Page 41: Section 4: Options & Accessories

    Stop blade rotation if someone is in or around the area. Hitch Options Land Pride offers three types of safety guards to best suit The cutter is factory supplied with the standard clevis your application: rubber skirt guards, single row chain hitch.

  • Page 42: Hydraulic Accessories

    Table of Contents Section 4: Options & Accessories Hydraulic Accessories Land Pride offers two different kits for raising the deck wings independently to clear small obstacles in the field without maneuvering around them. Hydraulic Wing Control Kit 318-316A HYDRAULIC WING CONTROL KIT Refer to Figure 4-1: This kit is for tractors with three duplex outlets.

  • Page 43: Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication

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

  • Page 44: Center Skid Shoe

    There is one skid shoe mounted on each wing deck and two skid shoes mounted 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 dealer. Center Skid Shoe...

  • Page 45: Cutter Blades

    Do not attempt to straighten a bent blade or weld on a blade. Do not attempt to modify a blade such as hard surfacing, heat treating, cold treating, or by any other method. Always replace blades with new Land Pride blades to assure safety. IMPORTANT: Cutting blades must be replaced in mating pairs.
  • Page 46 (#8) with both legs bent opposite directions around the nut. 13. Replace rubber plug (#5). Direction of Blade Rotation 14. Reconnect main driveline to tractor power take-off Figure 5-5 shaft. RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M 9/25/18...

  • Page 47: 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 5-9 to adjust spring length. 9/25/18 RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M...

  • Page 48: Clutch Disassembly, Inspection & Assembly

    3. Place springs (#2) over the bolts and secure with nuts (#1). Refer to Figure 5-9: 4. Progressively tighten each spring retainer bolt until correct spring height “A” is reached. RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M 9/25/18...
  • Page 49 (#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”). 9/25/18 RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M...

  • Page 50: 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 51 Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = As required 33874 Hours Wing Axle Pivots 2 - zerks (1 per wing axle arm pivot) Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = As required 33875 9/25/18 RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M...
  • Page 52 Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required 26599 37725 Needed Park Jack 1 - zerk Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required Frequency = As needed and when unhooking for longterm storage. RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M 9/25/18...

  • Page 53: 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. 9/25/18 RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M...

  • Page 54: Wing Driveline Profile Tubes

    Quantity = Coat Generously 23564 Drivelines with internal profile tube grease point Hours 33911 Drivelines with external profile grease point Wing Driveline Joints Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 23563 Drivelines with internal profile grease point RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M 9/25/18...

  • Page 55: Conventional Main Driveline Profile Tubes

    Zerk located through slot in plastic outer tubes Hours Conventional Main Driveline Profile Tubes Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 23567 Quantity = Coat Generously Hours Conventional Main Driveline Joints Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 23567 9/25/18 RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M...
  • Page 56 IMPORTANT: Attach safety chain (#1) to tractor frame. Grease fittings located on the u-joints should be Attach safety chain (#2) to cutter frame. lubricated every 8 hours of operation. 39280 CV Driveline with overrunning clutch Figure 5-12 RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M 9/25/18...

  • Page 57: Accessing Cv Driveline Joints

    Steps 1-6 can be repeated to lubricate universal joint 3. Refer to Figure 5-17: Pull back on driveline shielding on opposite end of driveline. until CV joint is exposed. 9/25/18 RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M...

  • Page 58: 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. RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M 9/25/18...
  • Page 59 Section 6: Specifications & Capacities 9' - 11" 8' - 3" 2" 33907 Overall Width With Lift & Folding Cylinders Fully Retracted 20' -10" 17' - 6" 33908 Dimensions Shown Are With Lift Cylinders Fully Retracted. 9/25/18 RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M...

  • Page 60: Section 7: Features & Benefits

    RC3620 & RCM3620 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 61: 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. 9/25/18 RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M...

  • Page 62: 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 plys RC3620 & RCM3620 Rotary Cuters 330-841M 9/25/18...

  • Page 63: Warranty

    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 64 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www.landpride.com...

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