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Land Pride RCM4715 Operator's Manual

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RC(M)4715 & RCG(M)4715
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334-113M
Operator's Manual
Printed 6/3/20

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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 6/3/20...

  • Page 2: Machine Identification

    Machine Identification Record your machine details in the log below. If you replace this manual, be sure to transfer this information to the new manual. If you, or the dealer, have added Options not originally ordered with the machine, or removed Options that were originally ordered, the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine.
  • 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 Parts Manual for this equipment. for 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.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

     Important Safety Information Important Safety Information These 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 insurance 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 Safety 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 tractor  Never carry riders or use structures (ROPS) and seat belt self-propelled equipment can to lift or transport individuals.
  • Page 8 Important Safety Information These 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. 6/3/20...

  • Page 10: Safety Labels

    2. Refer to this section for proper label placement. Replace 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 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 72233 818-130C CAUTION: Use 540 rpm power take-off RC Series cutters only. (1 Place) Located on top of sliding shield. 818-240C CAUTION: Use 1000 rpm power take-off RCM Series cutters only. (1 Place) Located on top of sliding shield. 72233 72233 818-552C...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 22296 818-540C DANGER: Guard Missing - Do Not Operate (3 Places) Located on main and two wing drivelines. 72234 858-950C WARNING: Pinching and Crushing Hazard (1 Place) Located on center axle. 72234 858-947C DANGER: Thrown Object and Rotating Blade Hazard (2 Places) Located on back side of left and right wing.
  • Page 13 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 858-949C 72233 Cutter Safety Combo (2 Places) Located on the left and right wing decks. 6/3/20 RC(M)4715 & RCG(M)4715 Rotary Cutters 334-113M...
  • Page 14 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 72233 858-954C Hitch Safety Combo (1 Place) Located on Hitch Assembly. RC(M)4715 & RCG(M)4715 Rotary Cutters 334-113M 6/3/20...
  • Page 15 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 72233 818-229C 1 3/4" x 2 3/4" Amber Reflector (2 Places) Located on front side of left and right wing decks. 72233 838-615C 2" x 9" Amber Reflector (3 Places) Located on front left side of center deck and on right and left side of center axle.

  • Page 16: 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 17: Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up

    RCG4715 ......540 rpm RCM4715 ......1000 rpm Accessory available to convert from two duplexes to one RCGM4715 .

  • Page 18: Hitch Types

    Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Hitch Types 72191 Shown below are five different hitch options available for your Rotary Cutter. Visit your nearest Land Pride dealer to inquire about or purchase a new hitch option. Swivel Clevis Hitch (Optional) Refer to Figure 1-2:...

  • Page 19: Hitch Assembly

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Tractor Shutdown Procedure 5. Rotate hitch (#2) down into pulling position as shown. Install left and right leveling rods (#1) to hitch (#2) The following are basic tractor shutdown procedures. with 3/4"-10 x 4 GR8 bolts (#6), 3/4" flat washers Follow these procedures and any additional shutdown (#5), and 3/4"...
  • Page 20 Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 37298 72196 Swivel Clevis Hitch Hook-Up Figure 1-9 Swivel Clevis Hitch Hook-up 8. Restart tractor and continue to back tractor up to cutter hitch until hitch holes in tractor drawbar and clevis (#9) are aligned. DANGER 9.
  • Page 21 Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 37298 72469 LP Performance Hitch Hook-up Figure 1-10 LP Performance Hitch Hook-up 6. Start tractor, raise 3-point arms fully up, and carefully back tractor within close proximity of clevis (#9). DANGER Shut tractor down properly before dismounting according to “Tractor Shutdown Procedure”...

  • Page 22: Bar-Tite Hitch Hook-Up

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 37298 70461 Bar-Tite Hitch Hook-up Figure 1-11 Bar-Tite Hitch Hook-up 22265 Attach Bar-Tite Hitch to Tractor Drawbar Refer to Figure 1-12: Insert 1" x 5 1/2" hex bolt (#1) through hitch top plate (#2), hitch bushing (#3), hitch wear plate (#4), tractor drawbar (#5), and washer (#6) as shown.

  • Page 23: Hydraulic Hook-Up

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Restart tractor and back up to cutter hitch until hitch 72220 bushing (#10) aligns with holes in swivel clevis (#9). 8. Shut tractor down properly before dismounting. 9. Insert 1" x 6 1/2" GR5 hex bolt (#2) through swivel clevis (#9) and hitch bushing (#10).

  • Page 24: Unfold Wings

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 4. Remove hairpin cotter (#1) from both the left and right 70499 transport pins (#2). 5. Pull transport pins (#2) from lock holes (#3) on both wings as shown. Refer to Figure 1-17: 6.
  • Page 25 Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 70544 Fold Lock Lugs Figure 1-18 Fold Lock Lugs Set-up 70545 Refer to Figure 1-18: If your cutter comes equipped with a dual-action fold Tapered cylinder set up, the fold lock lug plates (#5) do not need to be flipped around.

  • Page 26: Driveline Assembly

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 72465 Driveline Assembly Figure 1-21 Driveline Assembly 70465 The main driveline type is a constant velocity, with or without overrunning clutch. Pull-collar and bolted couplers are used to secure the driveline to the tractor and implement gearbox, respectively.
  • Page 27 Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Driveline Hook-up to Tractor 70467 DANGER 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 the driveline. A person’s body and/or clothing can become entangled in the driveline.

  • Page 28: Driveline Clearance Check

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Driveline Hanger Adjustment 72238 Refer to Figure 1-24: Move tractor control lever to extend hydraulic lift cylinder (#1) until pressure against flip spacers (#2) has been eliminated. 2. Without relieving hydraulic pressure, shut tractor down properly before dismounting according to “Tractor Shutdown Procedure”...

  • Page 29: Purge Hydraulic System

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 70510 Purge Wing & Center Deck Cylinders Figure 1-26 Purge Hydraulic System Deck Lift Cylinder Refer to Figure 1-26: DANGER Move all hydraulic stroke control flip spacers (#6) to To prevent serious injury or death: open position, then proceed to lower center deck.
  • Page 30 Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Hook-up LED Lights Refer to Figure 1-27: The lead wiring harness (#13) is equipped with a 7-pin plug for connecting to the tractor’s 7-pin electrical outlet shown in Figure 1-28. Route lead wire harness (#13) through spring hose loops (#14).

  • Page 31: Unhook Rotary Cutter

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Unhook Rotary Cutter 70507 DANGER To prevent serious injury or death: Do not walk, stand, or allow anyone else in the area where a raised wing will fall unless the wing is securely locked in the raised position with its transport lock.
  • Page 32 Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Refer to Figure 1-34: 72469 15. Relocate park jack (#3) from the wing mount to jack mount (#15) as shown. Fully insert detent pin (#8) in jack mount (#15) to secure the park jack. 16.

  • Page 33: Section 2: Adjustments

    Table of Contents Section 2: Adjustments Section 2: Adjustments Park Jack Angle Alignment Lift Cylinder Adjustment Refer to Figure 2-1: Refer to Figure 2-3 on page 30: The jack mount angle should be adjusted to position the To get best range of motion, put lift cylinder (#2) in bottom park jack vertical while supporting the cutter hitch.
  • Page 34 Table of Contents Section 2: Adjustments Level Cutter Decks 70512 These adjustments should be made with your cutter hooked to the tractor that will be operating the unit or to a tractor having the same drawbar height. Level Center Deck Refer to Figure 2-2 &...
  • Page 35 Table of Contents Section 2: Adjustments Adjust Cutter Height Measure height of cut grass/material. This measurement is the cutting height. If this height is acceptable, continue with step 8. If this height is NOTE: Make all cutting height adjustments in the unacceptable, repeat steps 4-7 until desired cutting field using height of cut grass/material as a guide.

  • Page 36: Start-Up Checklist

    Table of Contents Section 3: Operating Instructions Section 3: Operating Instructions • Startup Checklist Do not use a power take-off adapter. The adapter will increase strain on the tractor’s power take-off shaft causing Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent possible damage to shaft and driveline.

  • Page 37: Section 3: Operating Instructions

    Table of Contents Section 3: Operating Instructions • • Never carry riders on the implement or tractor. Riders can Buildup of debris around moving components and obstruct the operator’s view, interfere with controls, be gearboxes is a fire hazard. Keep rotating parts and pinched by moving components, become entangled in gearboxes free from debris to avoid serious injury and rotating components, struck by objects, thrown about, fall...

  • Page 38: Avoid Extreme Turning Angles

    Make sure cutter blades are not locked against each Replace damaged and worn hoses with genuine other. See “Field Set-up” on page 36. Land Pride parts. 2. Remove deck supports and set transport locks for 14. Make repairs to cutter and tractor before continuing field operations.
  • Page 39 SMV mount on the back of the center axle. If needed, a SMV sign can be DANGER purchased from your nearest Land Pride dealer. Refer to “Slow Moving Vehicle Sign Accessory” on To prevent serious injury or death: Do not walk, stand, or page 41.

  • Page 40: Field Set-Up

    Table of Contents Section 3: Operating Instructions Field Set-up Adjust cutter to field cutting height. See “Adjust Cutter Height” on page 31 for detailed instructions. DANGER 70514 To prevent serious injury or death: Clear area to be cut of debris and other unforeseen removable Blade Carrier objects before cutting.
  • Page 41 Table of Contents Section 3: Operating Instructions Engage Blades Blade Carrier Blockage Removal During Field Use IMPORTANT: Cutter blades can lock-up against each other during start-up and shut-down, DANGER especially if tractor’s power take-off engagement is To avoid serious injury or death: “INSTANT ON”...
  • Page 42 With a little practice you will be take-off operating speed which will be either 540 or 1000 pleased with what your Land Pride 15' Folding Rotary rpm depending on your model. If everything is still Cutter can do.

  • Page 43: Section 4: Options & Accessories

    • Independent single-acting: Independently raise and Land Pride offers two types of safety guards to best suit lower each wing with single acting cylinders. Uses 2 your application: single row chain guards and double row hydraulic duplexes.
  • Page 44 Section 4: Options & Accessories Axle Options and Configurations 72258 Land Pride offers a multitude of axle options to ensure your Rotary Cutter is properly fitted for its intended application. Purchaser must choose one center axle option and one wing option.
  • Page 45 (#1) for tractors not equipped with a removable sign or when the tractor’s sign does not fit Land Pride’s mounting socket (#4). See Figure 4-1 for location of SMV mounting socket. If you have need for mounting this sign on other equipment, mounting hardware (#2, #3, &...
  • Page 46 Section 4: Options & Accessories Main Drivelines Blade Accessories Land Pride offers two different CAT 6 main drivelines to Land Pride offers three different cutting blade options. best suit your application. They include High Lift blades, standard blades, and Low Lift blades.
  • Page 47 Table of Contents Section 4: Options & Accessories Single Duplex Accessory 70663 Remove Land Pride offers the single duplex accessory kit to change the cutter from requiring two tractor duplex Install outlets to only requiring one duplex outlet. Single Duplex Fittings Bundle 334-754A .

  • Page 48: Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication

    Replace worn, damaged, or illegible Replace damaged components as needed. Order only safety labels by obtaining new labels from your Land genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride Pride dealer. dealer. Periodically, shutdown tractor by following the “Tractor Shutdown Procedure”...
  • Page 49 Refer to Figure 5-1 on page 44: 37618 3. Replace wheel rims and tires as needed with genuine Land Pride parts. Do not loosen split rim hardware (#1) until all air pressure in the tire has been removed. Gearbox Driveline Shielding...

  • Page 50: Drivelines With Slip Clutches

    2-3 seconds. Disengage power take-off, shut Replace shields and drivelines as needed. Order only off tractor, and remove key. Wait for all components to genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride stop before dismounting from tractor. dealer.

  • Page 51: Cutter Blades

    Heat replace with genuine Land Pride blades only. Refer to build-up may also affect the yoke joints. page 48 and page 49 when ordering Land Pride replacement blade components.

  • Page 52: Part Description

    Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Remove cutting blades and sharpen or replace as 72288 follows: Secure cutter deck in the up position with solid, non-concrete supports before servicing underside of cutter. 2. Shut tractor down properly before dismounting. Refer to “Tractor Shutdown Procedure”...
  • Page 53 Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 72290 72289 Use 1-11/16" Socket Wrench On Blade Nut (#3) Access Hole (A) Use 1-11/16" Access Hole (A) Socket Wrench On Blade Nut (#3) Welded Dishpan Assembly Shredder Kit Assembly # Part No. Part Description # Part No.
  • Page 54 72215 Before each use, check the wear points for the specific hitch on your cutter. Replace worn hitch components as needed. Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride dealer. Swivel Clevis Hitch Wear Point Refer to Figure 5-13: On the Swivel Clevis Hitch, check plate (#1) for excessive wear around underside of radius by hitch pin hole.

  • Page 55: Skid Shoes

    Each wing comes equipped with one skid shoe. Check skid shoes for wear and replace if needed. Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride dealer. WARNING...
  • Page 56 Flip Spacers time to order replacement parts. Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride dealer. 812-554C 812-555C The flip spacers included on your cutter are not all the same.

  • Page 57: Chain Guards

    Clean off any dirt and grease that may have needed. Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your accumulated on the cutter and moving parts. Scrape local Land Pride dealer.

  • Page 58: Lubrication Points

    Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Lubrication Points Lubrication Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Intervals in hours at which Legend spray lube grease lube oil lube lubrication is required 70515 Repack Annually Hours Axle Hub Bearing 1 zerk per wheel (zerk can be on either side) Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Grease wheel bearings every 150 hours.
  • Page 59 Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Needed Deck Hinges 20 zerks Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Frequency = As needed and when unhooking for longterm storage. Quantity = As required 72216 Hours Swivel Clevis Hitch (Optional) 1 zerk Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Frequency = Every 50 hours Quantity = As required...
  • Page 60 Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 30215 600 hrs Do Not Overfill Annually Gearbox and Divider Box Lubrication Change oil after first 50 hours, then change it yearly or every 600 hours. IMPORTANT: Do not overfill gearbox and divider box with oil.

  • Page 61: Intermediate Driveline Joints

    Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 70491 Hours Wing Driveline Shield Grease Point Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Frequency = Every 8 hours Quantity = 2-3 Pumps 37519 Hours Wing Driveline Profile Tubes Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Frequency = Every 8 hours Quantity = Coat Generously 37519...
  • Page 62 Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 33994 Hours CV Main Driveline Shield Grease Point Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Frequency = Every 8 hours Quantity = 2-3 Pumps Zerk Located through slot in tube 23556 8-10 pumps Hours CV Main Driveline Profile Tubes With External Grease Point Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease...
  • Page 63 Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 33992 33993 Rotate Driveline Shield to Align Rotate Driveline Shield to Align 3-Holes in Shield With Grease Zerks 2-Holes in Shield With Grease Zerks Lubrication Through Three Holes In Driveline Shield Lubrication Through Two Holes In Driveline Shield Figure 5-21 Figure 5-22 Accessing CV Driveline Joints...

  • Page 64: Section 6: Specifications & Capacities

    Table of Contents Section 6: Specifications & Capacities Section 6: Specifications & Capacities RC(M)4715 & RCG(M)4715 Models Specifications & Capacities Horsepower range 55-250 hp (41-186.4 kW) 540 rpm or 1000 rpm Gearbox horsepower 250hp (186.4 kW) Divider and 210hp (156.6 kW) Center & Wings Gearbox lubrication Gear Lube 80-90W EP Gearbox oil capacity...
  • Page 65 Table of Contents Section 6: Specifications & Capacities 10'- 3" (3.12 m) 7'- 3" (2.21 m) 70526 11' (3.35 m) when using 70532 29" Aircraft Tires Narrow Transport Transport Width Without Special Adjustments 70525 15'- 10" (4.83 m) 6/3/20 RC(M)4715 & RCG(M)4715 Rotary Cutters 334-113M...

  • Page 66: Section 7: Features & Benefits

    Section 7: Features & Benefits RC(M)4715 & RCG(M)4715 Models Features Benefits Rotary Cutters All Land Pride have been designed and tested and meet rigorous Surpassed rugged industry standards voluntary testing procedures according to ISO 4254-13. Factory assembled Arrives for quick and easy set-up. Minimal time wasted setting or prepping the unit.
  • Page 67 Table of Contents Section 7: Features & Benefits RC(M)4715 & RCG(M)4715 Models Features Benefits Maintenance free tongue & axle pivots Self lubricating journal bearings make for less maintenance. Color coded hydraulic hose handles Easy hose identification & sturdy handle to easily connect & disconnect from tractor. 4 lip, metal backed wheel hub seal Seals make it harder for water &...

  • Page 68: Section 8: Troubleshooting

    Table of Contents Section 8: Troubleshooting Section 8: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Solution Gearbox overfilled Drain oil level with fill hole or to full mark on dipstick. Seals damaged Replace seals. Oil seal leaking Grass or wire wrapped on shaft Clean off wrapped material and check seal areas daily.

  • Page 69: Section 9: Torque & Tire Inflation Chart

    Table of Contents Section 9: Torque & Tire Inflation Chart Section 9: Torque & Tire Inflation Chart Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes Bolt Head Identification Bolt Head Identification 10.9 Bolt Size Bolt Size (inches) Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 (Metric) Class 5.8...

  • Page 70: 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 72 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www.landpride.com...

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