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Land Pride RC5715 Operator's Manual

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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 1/20/21...

  • Page 2: Machine Identification

    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 RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M 1/20/21...
  • 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. RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M 1/20/21...

  • 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 you best The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a assurance 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 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  Never carry riders on the tractor or structures (ROPS) and seat belt self-propelled equipment can implement.
  • Page 8 Important Safety Information Listed below 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. 1/20/21...

  • Page 10: 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 11 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 73839 73839 818-552C 73839 DANGER: Rotating Driveline - Keep Away 4 Places: Located on top of the sliding shield, main driveline, and wing drivelines. 1/20/21 RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M...
  • Page 12 RC Series cutters only. 1 Place: Located on top of the sliding shield. 818-240C WARNING: Use 1000 rpm Power Take-off RCM Series cutters only. 1 Place: Located on top of the sliding shield. RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M 1/20/21...
  • Page 13 1 Place: Located on top of the center axle. 73850 858-950C WARNING: Pinching and Crushing Hazard 1 Place: Located on top of the center axle. 73862 844-073C Danger: Missing Guard Hazard 2 Places: Located behind the removable wing side skirts. 1/20/21 RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M...
  • Page 14 1 11/16" x 2 13/16" Red Reflector 4 Places: Located on the back of all axle spindles. 73861 838-614C 2" x 9" Red Reflector 2 Places: Located on the back of the wing axles. RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M 1/20/21...
  • Page 15 2" x 9" Amber Reflector 1 Place: Located on the front, left corner of the center deck. 73858 838-615C 2" x 9" Amber Reflector 2 Places: Located on the outside surface of the two center axle arms. 1/20/21 RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M...
  • Page 16 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 73843 858-949C Danger/Warning: Safety Combo 2 Places: Located on the front, outside corners of the wing decks. RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M 1/20/21...
  • Page 17 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 73847 858-954C Danger/Warning: Hitch Safety Combo 1 Place: Located on top of the hitch A-frame. 1/20/21 RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M...

  • Page 18: Using This Manual

    Introduction Introduction Terminology Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners. This Rotary Cutter has been designed “Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined by with care and built by skilled workers using quality facing forward in the direction the machine will operate materials.

  • Page 19: Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up

    RC5715......540 rpm RCM5715 ......1000 rpm 540 rpm &...

  • Page 20: Torque Requirements

    Make sure all grease fittings are in place and Page 63 lubricated. Make sure all pneumatic tires are properly inflated and all wheel bolts and axle nuts are Page 75 tightened to the specific torque. RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M 1/20/21...

  • Page 21: Hitch Options

    Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Hitch Options 73867 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. Constant Level Clevis Hitch Refer to Figure 1-3:...

  • Page 22: Hitch Assembly

    Attach clevis level rod (#2) to the center deck lug and to clevis hitch (#1) with clevis pins (#12), flat washers (#10), and cotter pins (#11). b. Secure cotter pins (#11) by bending one or more legs of each pin. RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M 1/20/21...

  • Page 23: Attach Spring Hose Loop

    (#6) to the correct torque. 4. Attach electrical holder (#12) to bracket (#1) with 1/4"-20 x 3/4" GR5 bolts (#2), lock washers (#7), and hex nuts (#4). Tighten nuts to the correct torque. 1/20/21 RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M...
  • Page 24 Lock chain hook 6. Verify tractor drawbar is adjusted correctly. Refer to securely to the safety chain. “Drawbar Set-up” on page 15. 14. Continue with “Hydraulic Hook-up” on page 23. RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M 1/20/21...
  • Page 25 Hitch Hole Size” on page 33. necessary to permit turning. Lock chain hook 5. Store top center 3-point link in the tractor’s storage securely to the safety chain. hook. 17. Continue with “Hydraulic Hook-up” on page 23. 1/20/21 RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M...
  • Page 26 5. Verify tractor drawbar is adjusted correctly. Refer to before working on or around an unhooked cutter. “Drawbar Set-up” dimensions on page 15. RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M 1/20/21...

  • Page 27: Hydraulic Hook-Up

    Left wing fold • When setup for dual-action fold, the handles have Hydraulic Hose Hand Grips directional arrows to identify which hose extends the Figure 1-16 cylinder and which hose retracts the cylinder. 1/20/21 RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M...

  • Page 28: Wing Axle Turnbuckle Set-Up

    Start tractor and lower both left and right wings with tractor hydraulic control lever until both wings 5. Pull transport pins (#2) from lock holes (#3) on both are on the ground. wings as shown. RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M 1/20/21...
  • Page 29 6. Insert transport pins (#2) as shown in Figure 1-18 on Fold Lock Lugs (#5) Set-up For Dual-Action Cylinders page 24. Figure 1-22 Secure locking lugs (#5) to the wings by tightening all nuts (#1) on both wing decks to the correct torque. 1/20/21 RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M...

  • Page 30: Driveline Assembly

    4. Remove hex whiz nuts (#4B), carriage bolts (#3), and shipping bracket (#1). Discard shipping bracket. 5. Reinsert carriage bolts (#3) and secure with hex whiz nuts (#4B). Tighten whiz nuts to the correct torque for a 1/2"-13 GR5 bolt. RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M 1/20/21...

  • Page 31: Driveline Hook-Up To Tractor

    See cover 2. Pull back on yoke lock collar (#6) and slide yoke onto picture for correct positioning. the tractor power take-off shaft. 1/20/21 RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M...

  • Page 32: Driveline Clearance Check

    Pivot driveline support (#1) up and down to make sure there is a small clearance gap between the support and driveline (#2). If needed, readjust driveline support until there is a small clearance. RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M 1/20/21...

  • Page 33: Purge Hydraulic System

    6. Once all air has been purged from the hydraulic 10. Tighten hose fitting (#5) on lift cylinder (#4). system, shut tractor down once more according to “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page 38. 1/20/21 RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M...

  • Page 34: Hook-Up Led Lights

    6. Check routing of lead wire harness (#13) to make sure it pass through the two spring hose loops (#2). Secure harness in place with spiral hose wrap (#3). If needed, add any cable ties to complete the process. RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M 1/20/21...

  • Page 35: Unhook Rotary Cutter

    Figure 1-34 16. Align boss (B) with notch in holder (#14). Insert connector (#13) into the holder and then turn it one- quarter of a turn to secure it and keep moisture out. 1/20/21 RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M...
  • Page 36 Remove SMV sign (#1) from the mounting bracket on the back of the cutter. 2. Reinsert SMV Sign in the mounting bracket on the back of the tractor. Unhook Bar-Tite Hitch Figure 1-37 RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M 1/20/21...

  • Page 37: Section 2: Adjustments

    5. Remove hex nut (#3), lock washer (#5) and carriage bolt (#2). 6. Loosen 1" hex nut (#4). Do not remove. Rotate jack mount (#1) to align park jack (#7) as near vertical as possible. 1/20/21 RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M...
  • Page 38 15. Without relieving hydraulic pressure, shut tractor down before dismounting according to “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page 38. 16. Close flip spacers (#6) and remove support blocks from under the four corners of the center deck. RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M 1/20/21...

  • Page 39: Level Center Deck

    Be sure the left and right leveling rods have equal amounts of tension and then replace hairpin cotters (#3). Bend one or more legs of each cotter pin to keep them from falling out. 1/20/21 RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M...

  • Page 40: Adjust Cutter Height

    3. Open all flip spacers (#2) on lift cylinder (#1). cutting height is achieved. 4. Start tractor and engage blades. See “Engage 14. Keep remaining flip spacers (#2) in the fully open Blades” on page 42 for detailed instructions. position. RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M 1/20/21...

  • Page 41: Start-Up Checklist

    • Cutter blades can continue to rotate while decelerating started with the power take-off engaged. after power take-off is disengaged. Remain on the tractor seat until rotating parts come to a complete stop. 1/20/21 RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M...

  • Page 42: Section 3: Operating Instructions

    Use steps, grab-handles and anti-slip surfaces when equipment breakage may result. RC models are rated for stepping on and off the tractor. 540 rpm and RCM models are rated for 1000 rpm. RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M 1/20/21...

  • Page 43: Tractor & Cutter Inspection

    “Blade Operation Inspection”. 2. Remove deck supports and set transport locks for field operations. See “Transport Lock” on page 3. Lower cutter decks until blades are about 2" (5 cm) off the ground. 1/20/21 RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M...

  • Page 44: Transport Lock

    2. Raise cutter wings fully up with hydraulics. the center axle. If needed, a SMV sign can be purchased from your nearest Land Pride dealer. 3. Without relieving hydraulic pressure, shut tractor Refer to “Slow Moving Vehicle Sign Accessory” on down before dismounting according to “Tractor...

  • Page 45: Road Side Cutting

    Road Side Cutting Wing Deck Cutting Blades Land Pride recommends the cutter be equipped with chain guards to stop flying objects when cutting road sides. Refer to “Safety Chain Guards” on page 45. Used the LED flashing lights on the cutter to make yourself more visible when cutting road sides.

  • Page 46: Engage Blades

    Slowly decrease throttle speed until engine idle speed is reached. 2. Disengage power take-off. 3. Shut tractor down according to “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page 38. RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M 1/20/21...
  • Page 47 Blades can become locked by blockages, creating the potential for blades to swing freely in a harmful manner while removing the blockages, bringing about the potential for serious injury. 1/20/21 RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M...
  • Page 48 With a little take-off operating speed which will be either 540 or 1000 practice you will be pleased with what your Land Pride rpm depending on your model. If everything is still 15' Folding Rotary Cutter can do.

  • Page 49: Section 4: Options & Accessories

    Foam-filled placed between the operator and cutter on an open air tractor. tires will not go flat. Land Pride offers two types of safety guards to best suit • Used Aircraft Tires: Available sizes are the 29", 20 ply your application: single row chain guards and double row pneumatic tire or 24"...
  • Page 50 Section 4: Options & Accessories Axle Options and Configurations 73883 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 axle option.
  • Page 51 The side to side pivoting action spreads the weight evenly between the wheels. This axle is great for holding slopes while minimizing tire wear. Figure 4-9 1/20/21 RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M...

  • Page 52: Blade Carrier Options

    Section 4: Options & Accessories Driveline Options Blade Accessories Land Pride offers four driveline options to best suit your Land Pride offers three different cutting blade options. application. The main driveline for all four options is a They include High Lift blades, standard blades, and Low Cat.

  • Page 53: Single Duplex Accessory

    Section 4: Options & Accessories Single Duplex Accessory 70663 Remove Refer to Figure 4-10: Land Pride offers the single duplex accessory kit to Install change the cutter from requiring two tractor duplex outlets to requiring only one duplex outlet. Single Duplex Fittings Bundle 334-754A .

  • Page 54: Installation Instructions

    Do not use the cylinder to lower the hoses to a tractor. deck. It will have an excess amount of air and will drop the d. Purge hydraulic system of air. See “Purge deck suddenly. Hydraulic System” on page 29. RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M 1/20/21...

  • Page 55: Toolbox Option

    37431 Slow Moving Vehicle Sign Accessory Refer to Figure 4-15: Land Pride offers as an accessory, the slow moving vehicle sign with mounting blade (#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 4-14 for location of SMV mounting socket.

  • Page 56: 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 57: Gearbox Driveline Shielding

    Refer to Figure 5-1 on page 52: 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 58: Drivelines With Slip Clutches

    Before each use, check that all driveline shields and drivelines are in place, undamaged and in working order. Replace shields and drivelines as needed. Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride dealer. DANGER To avoid serious injury or death:...

  • Page 59: Cutter Blades

    For any blade that is damaged, worn, bent, or excessively nicked, Refer to Figure 5-7: replace with genuine Land Pride blades only. Refer to If the clutch run-in procedure performed above indicated page 56 and page 57 when ordering Land Pride that one or more friction disks did not slip, then the clutch replacement blade components.

  • Page 60: Part Description

    8. Insert blade bolt (#1) through blade (#10), 10. Reconnect main driveline to tractor power take-off. dishpan (#4), and flat washer (#2). Secure blade with a new locknut (#3) and torque to 450 ft-lbs (610 N· m RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M 1/20/21...
  • Page 61 10 820-720C CUTTER BLADE 1/2x4x23 CW RIGHT WING 11 840-273C PLUG LP 3" ID RUBBER Cutting edge Cutting edge HD Dishpan Assembly Figure 5-10 CCW ROTATION CW ROTATION CCW ROTATION REAR OF CUTTER Direction of Blade Rotation Figure 5-12 1/20/21 RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M...

  • Page 62: Hitch Wear Points

    Always replace skid shoes at the first sign of wearing thin. Check skid shoes for wear and replace as needed. Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride dealer. RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M...

  • Page 63: Center Skid Shoes

    Refer to the “Torque Values Chart” on page 75. 2 802-060C BOLT, 5/8 - 11 x 4", GR5 3 803-263C FLANGE LOCK HEX NUT, 5/8 - 11 Center Skid Shoes (Viewed From Beneath) Figure 5-18 1/20/21 RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M...
  • Page 64 Overtime, the flip spacers may show signs of wear such as bending or gouging. When the spacers become difficult to close or they open too easily, then it is time to order replacement parts. Order only genuine Land Pride parts Flip Spacers from your local Land Pride dealer.

  • Page 65: Chain Guards

    Center Axle Sleeve Bearings (#2) any damaged or missing chain guard components as Figure 5-22 needed. Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride dealer. It is recommended that the wing and center axle pivot bushings (#2) be replaced every 1500 hours of operation.

  • Page 66: 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 67: Lubrication Points

    37725 Needed Park Jack 1 zerk Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Frequency = As needed and when unhooking for longterm storage Quantity = As required 1/20/21 RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M...
  • Page 68 Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Frequency = Every 50 hours Quantity = As required 70480 Hours Bar-Tite Hitch (Optional) 3 zerks Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Frequency = Every 50 hours Quantity = As required RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M 1/20/21...
  • Page 69 Reinstall and tighten side oil plug (#2) and vented dipstick (#1). Type of Lubrication: 80-90W EP Gear Lube Quantity = Fill until oil reaches top mark on dipstick or begins to flow out side plug hole in gearbox. 1/20/21 RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M...

  • Page 70: Intermediate Driveline Joints

    Frequency = Every 8 hours Quantity= 2-3 Pumps Drivelines with external profile tube grease point 37518 Hours Intermediate Driveline Joints Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Frequency = Every 8 hours Quantity= 2-3 Pumps RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M 1/20/21...
  • Page 71 39280 • Grease fittings located on the u-joints, driveline CV Driveline with over-running clutch shields and over-running clutch should be lubricated CV Driveline Joint Access every 8 hours of operation. Figure 5-23 1/20/21 RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M...
  • Page 72 Steps 1-6 can be repeated to lubricate universal joint on opposite end of driveline. Exposed CV Grease Zerks Slide Driveline Shield Back To Expose Grease Zerks Figure 5-28 RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M 1/20/21...
  • Page 73 Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication This page left blank intentionally. 1/20/21 RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M...

  • Page 74: Section 6: Specifications & Capacities

    Standard - Category 4 with slip-clutch or Category 5 with slip-clutch. 6 - Wheel option: Four on transport axle and one on each wing axle. Number of wheels 8 - Wheel option: Four on transport axle and two on each wing axle. RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M 1/20/21...
  • Page 75 10'- 3" (3.12 m) 11' (3.35 m) when using 29" Aircraft Tires 70532 70526 Transport Width Narrow Transport Width With Single Action Fold Option With Dual Action Fold Option 15'- 10" (4.83 m) 70525 1/20/21 RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M...

  • Page 76: Section 7: Features & Benefits

    Section 7: Features & Benefits RC5715 & RCM5715 Models Features Benefits All Land Pride Rotary Cutters 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 77 SMV sign is offered as an accessory when the tractor’s SMV sign and mounting SMV Sign (Accessory) blade does not fit the cutter’s standard SMV mounting socket. 1/20/21 RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M...

  • Page 78: Section 8: Troubleshooting

    Wing cylinder movement too slow Orifice is plugged Remove elbow fitting and unplug orifice. Adjust turnbuckle as need to keep decks level. Axle Wing decks are not staying level Hinge and/or turnbuckle wear bushings may need replacing. RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M 1/20/21...

  • Page 79: Section 9: Torque & Tire Inflation Chart

    80 ft-lbs (9 Nm) back off & re-tighten to 50 ft-lbs (5.6 N· m), back off to Wheel Hub Spindle Nut insert cotter pin. Tire Inflation Chart Tire Size Inflation PSI 40 PSI 25.5" and 29" tire (276 kPa) 1/20/21 RC5715 & RCM5715 Rotary Cutters 331-431M...

  • Page 80: 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 82 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www.landpride.com...

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