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Land Pride RC2515 Operator's Manual

Land Pride RC2515 Operator's Manual

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Rotary Cutter
RC2515
35119
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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.
331-101M
Operator's Manual
Printed 11/2/18

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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 11/2/18...
  • Page 2 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 RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M 11/2/18...
  • 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. RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M 11/2/18...
  • Page 5  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  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 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 35120 1-Place: Front side of left wing only 818-276C 35120 Warning! Rotating Blade Hazard 1-Place: Front side of left wing only 818-561C Danger! Raised Wing Hazard 2-Places: Front side of right & left wings 35121 11/2/18 RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M...
  • Page 10 818-543C Danger! Guard Missing - DO NOT Operate 3-Places: Beneath gearbox shields on center deck, right wing, and left wing 35122 818-556C Danger! Thrown Object Hazard 35122 2-Places: Back side of right and left wings RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M 11/2/18...
  • Page 11 2-Places: Back side of right and left wings 35122 818-045C Warning! Pinch Point 35122 1-Place: Back side of center axle 818-142C Danger! Rotating Driveline - Keep Away 2-Places: Top side of wing gearbox shields 35121 11/2/18 RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M...
  • Page 12 2 places: Front side of left & right wing locking bars 35120 838-615C 2" x 9" Amber Reflector 1 place: Front face of left wing 35120 838-614C 2" x 9" Red Reflector 2 places: Back side of left & right wing locking bars 35122 RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M 11/2/18...
  • Page 13 2 places: Back side of left & right wing axles 35122 818-540C 13313 Danger! Shield Missing - DO NOT Operate 3-Places: On wing and main driveline profiles 35123 818-552C Danger! Rotating Driveline - Keep Away 3-Places: Main driveline and 2-wing drivelines 11/2/18 RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M...
  • Page 14 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818-130C Caution! Use 540 rpm power take-off only (RC Series Cutters) 1-Place: Hitch 35123 838-094C Warning! High Pressure 35123 1-Place: Hitch 838-588C Warning! Speed Warning 35123 1-Place: Hitch RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M 11/2/18...
  • Page 15 Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new The parts on your Rotary Cutter have been specially product owners. This Rotary Cutter has been designed designed by Land Pride and should only be replaced with with care and built by skilled workers using quality genuine Land Pride parts.
  • Page 16 It is best to go through the Assembly Checklist before Figure 1-2 assembling the cutter. Speed up your assembly task and make the job safer by having all needed parts and equipment readily at hand. RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M 11/2/18...
  • Page 17 11. Do not attach driveline until after “Driveline WINGS UNTIL AFTER “HYDRAULIC HOOK-UP” ON Installation” on page 15. PAGE 14. 12. Wait until “Section 2: Adjustments” to adjust leveling rods (#1). Left-Hand Side 35125 Hitch and Jack Assembly Figure 1-3 11/2/18 RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M...
  • Page 18 8. Attach cutter to tractor drawbar with customer cylinders. supplied hitch pin (#1) and hairpin cotter (#2). 3. Shut tractor down properly before dismounting. Refer 9. Lower jack stand (#3) until hitch weight is supported to “Tractor Shutdown” above. by the drawbar. RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M 11/2/18...
  • Page 19 37520 Driveline Installation Remove Main Driveline from Cutter DANGER Figure 1-6 To avoid serious injury or death: • Do not engage power take-off while hooking-up or unhooking the driveline, or while someone is standing near 11/2/18 RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M...
  • Page 20 Place gear selector in park, shut tractor 3. Slowly retract and extend center deck lift cylinder to engine off, set park brake, and remove switch key. its most upper and lower limits while observing clearances between hitch and driveline. RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M 11/2/18...
  • Page 21 NOTE: The rod end of lift cylinder (#4) must be attached to the correct lug hole (“A” or “B”) before Lift Cylinder Mounting Position the cutter can raise and lower properly through-out Figure 1-10 all its cutting height ranges. 11/2/18 RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M...
  • Page 22 1" closer to the ground at the front than Figure 2-1 they are at the back. Clockwise Rotation RH Leveling Rod Clockwise Rotation LH Leveling Rod 35128 Center And Wing Deck Leveling Figure 2-2 RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M 11/2/18...
  • Page 23 2. Place tractor gear selector in park, set park brake, 12. Keep remaining spacers with tractor for field shut off tractor, and remove key before dismounting adjustments. from tractor. 11/2/18 RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M...
  • Page 24 • Tractor power take-off shaft shield, driveline shields, and gearbox shaft shields must be installed and in good working condition to avoid driveline entanglement and projectiles flying off of the driveline. RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M 11/2/18...
  • Page 25 Be certain your tractor’s power take-off is set at the implement’s rated power take-off speed or equipment breakage may result. RC models are rated for 540 rpm and RCM models are rated for 1000 rpm. 11/2/18 RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M...
  • Page 26 Block center deck up before working under cutter. Hazard” on page 3. Replace damaged and worn 8. Check blades for a locked-up situation. Unlock hoses with genuine Land Pride parts. blades if locked-up. 14. Make repairs to cutter and tractor before continuing 9.
  • Page 27 Always raise wings and set transport locks before and leave enough clearance so the cutter does not transporting from one work site to another location contact obstacles such as buildings, trees, or fences. and before traveling on public roadways. 11/2/18 RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M...
  • Page 28 Rotary Cutter be equipped with chain guards to stop 3. Start tractor and raise both wings up to release any flying objects and Land Pride’s LED Light Kit to make your tension on the transport lock pins. self more visible. For additional information, refer to 4.
  • Page 29 Refer to Figure 3-6: Remove jack stand (#3) from left-hand wing deck and attach to cutter hitch. Secure jack stand in place with attached ball detent pin (#8). Make sure ball detent pin is fully inserted. 11/2/18 RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M...
  • Page 30 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 15' Rotary off immediately, remove the key, and make necessary Cutter can do.
  • Page 31 Stop blade rotation if someone is in or around the area. Land Pride offers two types of safety guards to best suit your application: rubber skirt guards and single row chainguards.
  • Page 32 Light Kit (Rear Axles Not Show For Clarity) Figure 4-34 Tire Options NOTE: Hydraulic hoses (#15 & #16) must be Land Pride offers tire/wheel options to best suit your located above mounting clamps (#2) as shown on application: the left-hand wing.
  • Page 33 18. Add cable ties (#5) to wire harnesses (#17, #18, & #20) as needed to secure them in place. 11/2/18 RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M...
  • Page 34 Do not alter implement or replace parts on the implement • method. Always replace blades with new Land Pride blades with other brands. Other brands may not fit properly or to assure safety.
  • Page 35 450 ft-lbs minimum and secured with cotter pin (#8) with both legs bent opposite directions around the nut. 9. Replace rubber plug (#5). 10. Reconnect main driveline to the tractor. Blade Rotation Figure 5-2 11/2/18 RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M...
  • Page 36 If not completed, tighten each of the 8 spring retainer seconds to permit slippage of friction disks. nuts to their original location. 2. Measure and record distance “A” of each spring. Keep these measurements for reassembly. RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M 11/2/18...
  • Page 37 Refer to Figure 5-1: Heat build-up may also affect the yoke joints. 3. Replace wheel rims and tires as needed with genuine Land Pride parts. Do not loosen split rim Clutch Assembly hardware (#1) until all air pressure in the tire has Refer to Figure 5-7: been removed.
  • Page 38 There is one skid shoe on each wing deck and two skid shoes 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. Land Pride Replacement Parts No.
  • Page 39 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 40 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. RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M 11/2/18...
  • Page 41 Quantity = As required 35129 Axle Pivots, Center Deck 2 - Zerks Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required 35139 Adjustable Turnbuckle Oil threads Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose oil lube Quantity = As required 35129 11/2/18 RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M...
  • Page 42 1 - Zerk per wheel (zerk can be on either side as shown) Quantity = 2 pumps Repack wheel bearings annually 26537 Hitch Pivots 2 - Zerks Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required 35138 RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M 11/2/18...
  • Page 43 Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 37517 Zerk located through slot in plastic outer tubes Wing Driveline Profile Tubes 1 - Zerks Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 37516 Wing Driveline Joints 2 - Zerks 37516 Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 11/2/18 RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M...
  • Page 44 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. RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M 11/2/18...
  • Page 45 8. Steps 1 - 7 can be repeated to lubricate universal 3. Refer to Figure 5-14: Pull back on driveline shielding joint on opposite end of driveline. until CV joint is exposed. 11/2/18 RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M...
  • Page 46 Number of wheels 4 or 6 Total Transport axle Spring-cushioned lift cylinder Hubs Cast iron five-bolt hubs with tapered roller bearings and 1 3/4" shafts. Colors Standard color: Beige; Optional colors: Green, Orange, or Red RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M 11/2/18...
  • Page 47 Minimum Transport Dimensions With Transport Locks Set & Unit Lowered 15' - 7" 15' - 5 1/2" With Aircraft Tires 15' - 2" With Laminated Tires 35130 Dimensions Shown With Hydraulic Lift Cylinder Fully Retracted and Center Deck Cutting Blade 2" Off The Ground 11/2/18 RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M...
  • Page 48 Section 7: Features & Benefits RC2515 Model Features Benefits Surpassed rugged industry All Land Pride Cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary standards testing procedures. Factory assembled Saves customer set-up time and money. 5 Year gearbox warranty Shows confidence in gearbox integrity.
  • Page 49 Disassemble and inspect driveline for incorrectly solid objects. located needles or damaged bearing cap. 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. 11/2/18 RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M...
  • Page 50 Additional Torque Values Wheel Hub Stud 1/2"-20 UNF Gr. 5 85 ft-lbs Blade Bolt Locknut 450 ft-lbs. Blade Carrier Hub Nut 450 ft-lbs. minimum Tire Inflation Chart Tire Size Inflation PSI 20.5" x 6.75" - 10 RC2515 Rotary Cutter 331-101M 11/2/18...
  • Page 51 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...