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Land Pride RCFM4014 Operator's Manual

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326-730M
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Printed 12/11/18
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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 12/11/18...

  • Page 2: Machine Identification

    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: California Proposition 65 WARNING: Cancer and reproductive harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M 12/11/18...
  • 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 Land Pride products. 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. RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M 12/11/18...

  • 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 on the surface where the label is to all damaged or missing labels. Order new labels from your be placed. nearest Land Pride dealer. To find your nearest dealer, Peel backing from label. Press firmly onto the surface. visit our dealer locator at www.landpride.com.
  • Page 9 838-603C 2" x 9" Orange Reflector (2 places) 37151 838-614C 2" x 9" Red Reflector (4 places) 37150 838-603C 2" x 9" Orange Reflector (2 places) 37150 838-614C 2" x 9" Red Reflector (2 places) 12/11/18 RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M...
  • Page 10 2" x 9" Amber Reflector (2 places) 37152 838-615C 2" x 9" Amber Reflector (2 places) 37152 818-229C 1 3/4" x 2 3/4" Amber Reflector (2 places) 33016 818-681C Notice: 20 MPH Max Travel Speed (On all tires) 33016 RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M 8/11/14...
  • Page 11 2" x 9" Amber Reflector (2 places) Front Side of LED Light 37187 838-603C 2" x 9" Orange Reflector (2 places) Back Side of LED Light 37187 838-614C 2" x 9" Red Reflector (2 places) Back Side of LED Light 12/11/18 RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 37152 818-556C Danger: Thrown Object (1 - Place) 37152 818-240C Caution: 1000 rpm Only (1 - Place) 37152 818-714C Danger: Crushing Hazard (1 - Place) RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M 8/11/14...
  • Page 13 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 37152 818-552C Danger: Rotating Driveline (2 - Places) 37152 37154 818-543C Danger: Guard Missing: Beneath gearbox input shaft shields (3 - Places) 37154 818-142C Danger: Rotating Driveline (1 - Place) 12/11/18 RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M...
  • Page 14 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 37153 818-564C Danger: Rotating Blades (1 - Place) 22296 818-540C Danger: Guard Missing Do Not Operate (1 - Place) 22296 818-552C Danger: Rotating Driveline (1 - Place) RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M 8/11/14...

  • Page 15: Using This Manual

    Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new IMPORTANT: A special point of information related product owners. This Rotary Cutter has been designed to the following topic. Land Pride’s intention is this with care and built by skilled workers using quality information must be read &...

  • Page 16: Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up

    Vented dipsticks are shipped loose and packaged with limitations. the Operator’s Manual. See your nearest Land Pride dealer if dipstick is missing. Remove temporary solid plug Torque Requirements from top of each gearbox and replace with supplied dipsticks.

  • Page 17: Point Hitch Assembly

    4. Tighten bolts (#1) to the correct torque. 5. If installing driveline, skip to “Driveline Installation” on page 14. 6. If not installing driveline, rotate shield access 37246 doors (#6) closed and snap in place. T-Box Input Shaft Shield Figure 1-5 12/11/18 RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M...

  • Page 18: Driveline Installation

    6. Lower top collar (#6) over tailwheel spindle (#1) until snap in place. against trailing arm (#3). Secure top collar (#6) with 3/8"-16 x 3 1/4" GR8 bolt (#9) and nylock nut (#11). Tighten nylock nut to the correct torque. RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M 8/11/14...
  • Page 19 (#11) and nylock nut (#9). Tighten nylock nut to bolt (#11) and nylock nut (#9). Tighten nylock nut to the correct torque. the correct torque. 8. Repeat steps 1-7 for the right-hand side. 8. Repeat steps 1-7 for the right-hand side. 12/11/18 RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M...

  • Page 20: Tractor Shutdown Procedure

    Check driveline when lowering implement to make sure it • Make sure your tractor’s hitch is compatible with the does not interfere with the tractor drawbar. If needed, shut cutter’s hitch. tractor off and move or remove drawbar to prevent driveline damage. RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M 8/11/14...
  • Page 21 3. Shut tractor down before dismounting. Refer to “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page 16. 4. If tractor drawbar interferes with the driveline during hook-up, disconnect driveline and move drawbar forward, to the side, or remove. 12/11/18 RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M...

  • Page 22: Check Driveline Collapsible Length

    8. Remove outer driveline from the tractor power take- cutter and make any other necessary corrections. off shaft and inner driveline from the cutter gearbox shaft. d. Repeat steps 1-2 to verify the cutter does not interfere with the tractor. RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M 8/11/14...

  • Page 23: Hook-Up Led Lights

    6. Add cable ties (#11) to wire harness as needed to secure the harnesses in place. Tractor 7-Pin Electrical Outlet Figure 1-15 12/11/18 RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M...

  • Page 24: Section 2: Optional Equipment

    (#1) to the right-hand side of the deck with 1/2" -13 x 3 1/2" bolts (#3) and hex whiz nuts (#4). Do 3. Tighten hex whiz nuts (#4) to the correct torque. not tighten hex whiz nuts at this time. RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M 8/11/14...
  • Page 25 Attach left-hand bracket (#2) to the notched end of metal guard (#1B) as shown with 1/2"-13 x 1" GR5 carriage bolts (#6A) and hex whiz nuts (#7). Do not tighten hex whiz nuts at this time. 12/11/18 RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M...
  • Page 26 3. Attach right-hand chain guard (#2) to the right side of the deck rear with 1/2" -13 x 1 1/4" carriage bolts (#3), and hex whiz nuts (#4). 4. Tighten hex whiz nuts (#4) to the correct torque. RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M 8/11/14...
  • Page 27 The double stacked shredder blades (#1 & #2) with stationary knives (#3, #4, & #7) and baffles (#5 & #6) are designed for shredding row crops planted on 38" and 40" spacing into small pieces. Baffles help maintain shredded material in each section of the cutter for a consistent discharge at the rear. 12/11/18 RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M...
  • Page 28 1000 rpm DISH PANS W/ CUTTER BLADES ...Part No. 326-7675A The blade carrier assemblies (#1 & #2) are designed for cutting grass, weeds, and brush up to 3" in diameter. The dish pans protect the blade spindle by lifting the cutter over solid objects. RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M 8/11/14...

  • Page 29: Section 3: Adjustments

    Some tractors have only a single adjustable lift arm. • “Adjust Tailwheel Height” on page 27 • Adjust Tractor Center 3-Point Link on page 28 Spirit Level 37168 Level Cutter Deck Left to Right Figure 3-1 12/11/18 RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M...
  • Page 30 Slightly Higher Than Deck Front 37169 Set Front Blade Tip Rear Blade Tip Should Be Slightly Front Blade Tip Rear Blade Tip At Cutting Height Higher Than Cutting Height Adjust Deck & Tailwheel Height Figure 3-2 RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M 8/11/14...
  • Page 31 3. Adjust length of tractor’s top center 3-point link until 16. Set tractor’s 3-Point hydraulic control stop once the upper hitch pin is vertically above lower hitch pins. tailwheel and 3-Point arms are adjusted properly. 4. Lock center 3-point link in this position. 12/11/18 RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M...

  • Page 32: Operating Checklist

    • Do not use implement as a man lift or work platform. It is not properly designed or guarded for this use. RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M 8/11/14...

  • Page 33: Section 4: Operating Instructions

    20 mph (32.2 km/h) with attached equipment. Rough terrain requires a slower speed. • Always disengage power take-off and wait for driveline to stop rotating before raising implement to transport position. 12/11/18 RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M...

  • Page 34: Blade Engagement & Disengagement

    8. See “General Operating Instructions” on page 32. Clear area to be cut of debris and other unforeseen removable objects before cutting. Mark non-removable hazards such as tree stumps, post stubs, protruding objects, rocks, drop-offs, holes, etc. with a visible flag. RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M 8/11/14...

  • Page 35: Unhook Rotary Cutter

    (#3) in storage hook. anymore without causing serious damage to the tractor power take-off components, cutter gearbox and driveline. 23998 37161 Unhook Cutter Figure 4-2 12/11/18 RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M...
  • Page 36 • Engage power take-off and then raise engine rpm to almost ready to use your Land Pride Rotary Cutter. the appropriate power take-off speed. Begin cutting. It’s now time to do a running operational safety check.

  • Page 37: Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication

    Order tight and secured. Replace worn, damaged or illegible only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride safety labels by obtaining new labels from your Land dealer.

  • Page 38: Cutter Blades

    Do not attempt to modify a blade such as hard surfacing, heat treating, cold treating, or by any other 5. Remove locknut (#4), blade bushings (#1), and method. Always replace blades with new Land Pride blades cutting blades (#5 & #6). to assure safety.

  • Page 39: Blade Sharpening

    • Cutter blades must be 90 deg. to each other to be in time or blades will contact each other when hitting solid objects such as tree stumps, rocks and earth. 12/11/18 RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M...

  • Page 40: Clutch Run-In

    Slippage has not occurred if any two marks on the friction disk and plate are still aligned. A clutch that has not slipped must be disassembled to separate the friction disk plates. See “Clutch Disassembly, Inspection & Assembly” below. RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M 8/11/14...
  • Page 41 23554 Intermediate drivelines rotate counterclockwise when Clutch Disassembly/Assembly viewing the T-box from the left side. Always verify Figure 5-8 intermediate drivelines are installed correctly when assembling them to the T-box. 12/11/18 RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M...

  • Page 42: 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 43: Lubrication Points

    (Zerk can be on either side as shown) Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = 2 pumps 26537 Hours Pivot Shaft for Optional Warning Lights Type of Lubrication: Spray Lubricant Quantity = As needed 37177 12/11/18 RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M...
  • Page 44 Please consult your dealer if vented dipstick was not included. NOTE: Use a suction or siphon pump to drain gearboxes of oil when there is not an oil drain plug. RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M 8/11/14...
  • Page 45 Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = 6 pumps 13755 Hours Intermediate Driveline U-Joints Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = 6 pumps 37176 Hours Intermediate Driveline Profile Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = 6 pumps 37176 12/11/18 RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M...

  • Page 46: Section 6: Specifications & Capacities

    Tailwheel options Optional: 2 tailwheels or 3 tailwheels Breakaway light kit 6 pin hook-up connector, amber lights facing forward, amber & red light facing rearward Lights are mounted on a spring-loaded, self-return, pivoting breakaway mount. RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M 8/11/14...
  • Page 47 Table of Contents Section 6: Specifications & Capacities 10' - 0 1/2" 14' - 6 1/2" 3' - 11 1/4" MIN. 4' - 10 1/4" MAX. 37178 12/11/18 RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M...

  • Page 48: Section 7: Features & Benefits

    Section 7: Features & Benefits RCFM4014 Model Features Benefits Surpassed rugged All Land Pride Cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary testing industry standards procedures. High gearbox horsepower Gearboxes are built rugged. See Specifications for actual Gearbox horsepower ratings.

  • Page 49: Section 8: Troubleshooting

    Driveline bent Replace driveline Blades loose Tighten blade bolts Blade carrier bent Replace blade carrier Blade broken Replace blades in sets Blade will not swing Remove and inspect blade Blades have unequal weight Replace both blades 12/11/18 RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M...

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

    Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above. Additional Torque Values Flex Coupler Cotter Bolt 100 ft-lbs (136 NM) Blade Bolt Lock Nut 450 ft-lbs Blade Carrier Hub Nut 450 ft-lbs minimum Wheel Lug Nuts 85 ft-lbs RCFM4014 Rotary Cutter 326-730M 8/11/14...

  • Page 51: 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 52 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www.landpride.com...

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