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Copyright 2008 All rights Reserved Land Pride provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, 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.
Secure implement by Do not carry passengers on using blocks and supports. implement at any time. 8/28/08 RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-128M...
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Allow only enough slack in the chain to permit turning. Do not use safety chain for towing. RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-128M 8/28/08...
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NOT in front of or over the tire assembly. Use a safety cage if available. When removing and installing wheels, use wheel handling equipment adequate for the weight involved. 8/28/08 RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-128M...
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Standard Clevis Hitch 23572 838-588C Warning: Folding Cutter Speed Warning Located on Standard Clevis Hitch arm, Double Swivel Clevis Hitch and Bar-Tite Hitch Bar-Tite Hitch Shown RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-128M 8/28/08...
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Important Safety Information 23596 23596 818-229C Amber Reflector Located on Wing & Weight Box 23596 23596 818-230C Red Reflector Located on Wing & Weight Box 8/28/08 RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-128M...
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818-556C Danger! Thrown Object Hazard Located on Left Wing & Right Wing 23596 818-564C Danger! Rotating Blade Located on Left Wing & Right Wing 23596 RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-128M 8/28/08...
P.O. Box 5060 continuing. Salina, Ks. 67402-5060 E-mail address NOTE: A special point of information that the lpservicedept@landpride.com operator must be aware of before continuing. 8/28/08 RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-128M...
Rear PTO Speed: Refer to Figure 1-1: Model RC5010 & RC6010 ... . 540 RPM The cutter uses a drawbar type hitch hook-up. Maintain proper distance, dimension “A”, between center of Model RCM5010 &...
3. Install parking jack (#3) to the hitch frame and secure with attached pin. Adjust parking jack to preferred drawbar height. 23572 Hitch Assembly Illustration Figure 1-5 8/28/08 RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-128M...
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Lock chain hook securely to the safety chain. RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-128M 8/28/08...
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3-point lift controls while someone is directly Tighten jamb nut (#10) against nut (#2). behind the tractor or near the implement. 8/28/08 RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-128M...
Both cylinders on the cutter are set-up for single action (one-way) operation. 8/28/08 RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-128M...
7. Remove hitch pin and unhook hydraulic hoses from tractor. Store hose ends on cutter deck. 8. Lower parking jack to rest cutter on its front skids. RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-128M 8/28/08...
5. Rotate end of transport lock bar (#3) to cylinder pin (#4) as shown in Figure 2-1. Secure with hairpin clip (#1). 23593 Transport Bar, Storage Position Figure 2-2 8/28/08 RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-128M...
3. Rotate end of transport lock bar (#3) to the storage 20795 pin (#2) as shown in Figure 2-2. Secure with hairpin Constant Velocity (CV) Driveline clips (#1). Figure 2-5 RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-128M 8/28/08...
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Avoid very low cutting heights continuing on. especially on extremely uneven terrain. Always cut 8/28/08 RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-128M...
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Set the park brake. • Turn off the engine and remove the key. • Stay on the tractor until the cutter blades have come to a complete stop. RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-128M 8/28/08...
Rear Chain Guard *Weight box chain guards are purchased separate from the rubber guards, single chain guards & double chain guards when replacements are needed. RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-128M 8/28/08...
1/16” thick. d. Always grind the cutting edge so that the end of the blade remains square to the cutting edge and not rounded. 8/28/08 RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-128M...
Install bolts (#3) through the end plates and intermediate plates as shown. Place Type A Clutch Run-In springs (#2) over the bolts and secure with nuts (#1). Figure 5-3 RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-128M 8/28/08...
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The clutch must be disassembled into its separate friction disks if clutch run-in procedure above indicated that one or more friction disks did not slip. See disassembly instructions on the following page. 8/28/08 RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-128M...
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(#8). Tighten each nut to the measured distance (A) recorded in step 2 during disassembly. RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-128M 8/28/08...
Part Description 821-011C PAINT LP BEIGE SPRAY CAN 821-002C PAINT LP BLACK SPRAY CAN 821-054C PAINT MEDIUM RED SPRAY CAN 821-058C PAINT GREEN SPRAY CAN 8/28/08 RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-128M...
The hub should be greased until grease purges from the relief hole. Adjustable Turnbuckle Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = As required 15285 RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-128M 8/28/08...
Please see your Land Pride dealer if the vent plug/dipstick was not included. Quantity = Fill until oil reaches full mark on dipstick. Intermediate Driveline Joints Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 23563 RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-128M 8/28/08...
Grease fittings are located on the u-joints and 23565 driveline shields and should be lubricated every 8 Drivelines with internal tube grease point hours of operation. RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-128M 8/28/08...
All Land Pride Cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary testing standards procedures specified by ANSI. Paint Options Choice of red, green or tan to match popular tractor lines. 8/28/08 RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-128M...
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All Land Pride Cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary testing standards procedures specified by ANSI. Paint Options Choice of red, green or tan to match popular tractor lines. RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-128M 8/28/08...
Disassemble and inspect for incorrectly located needles or damaged bearing cap Replace each pair of blades on affected carrier Wing cylinder movement too slow Remove elbow fitting and remove orifice 8/28/08 RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-128M...
This Warranty is not valid unless registered with Land Pride within 30 days from the date of purchase by the end user. 8/28/08 RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-128M...
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