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Land Pride RC4614 Operator's Manual

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331-937M
Operator's Manual
Printed 07/30/20
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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 07/30/20...

  • 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 RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M 7/30/20...
  • 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. RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M 7/30/20...

  • 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: Protective Equipment

    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. 7/30/20...

  • 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 1 - Place: Left side 33857 818-045C Warning! Pinch Point or Crushing Hazard 1 - Place: Back of center axle 22296 818-540C Danger! Guard Missing - Do Not Operate 2 - Places: Main driveline & wing driveline 7/30/20 RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M...
  • Page 12 1 - Place: Beneath wing gearbox shaft guard 2 - Places: Beneath splitter box hinged guard 39108 818-556C Danger! Thrown Object Hazard 1 - Place: Right wing 39108 818-555C Danger! Rotating Blade 1 - Place: Right wing RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M 7/30/20...
  • Page 13 1 - Place: Front side of weight box 39108 838-615C 2" x 9" Amber Reflector 2 Places: Left and right arms of center axle 39108 33927 838-614C 2" x 9" Red Reflector 1 - Place: Back side of weight box 7/30/20 RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M...
  • Page 14 2- Place: Right wing gearbox shield & Splitter gearbox input shield 39104 39105 39104 818-552C Danger! Rotating Driveline - Keep Away 1 - Place: Top of splitter shield 2 - Places: Main driveline and wing driveline RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M 7/30/20...
  • Page 15 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 39104 818-130C Warning! Use 540 rpm power take-off (RC4614 only) 818-240C Warning! Use 1000 rpm power take-off (RCM4614 only) 39104 818-714C Danger! Crushing Hazard 1 - Place: On A-frame hitch 39104 838-094C Warning! High Pressure...

  • 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

    Horsepower Rating....70-250 hp Power Take-Off Speed Assembly Checklist Model RC4614 ......540 rpm Check Reference Model RCM4614 .

  • Page 18: Hitch Types

    The cutter is factory supplied with the standard clevis hitch. Other optional hitches are available. They include Land Pride Performance Hitch, bar-tite, ball, and pintle hitch. See your nearest Land Pride dealer should you want to change your hitch set-up. Standard Clevis Hitch...

  • Page 19: Hitch Assembly

    6. Wait for all components to come to a complete stop before leaving the operator’s seat. Use steps, grab-handles and anti-slip surfaces when stepping on and off the tractor. 39112 Parking Jack Assembly Figure 1-9 7/30/20 RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M...

  • Page 20: Standard Clevis Hitch Hook-Up

    (#9) are aligned. 8. Shut tractor down properly before dismounting. 9. Attach cutter to tractor drawbar with customer- supplied hitch pin (#1) and hairpin cotter (#2). RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M 7/30/20...
  • Page 21 Shut tractor down properly before dismounting. Refer Plumbing” on page 19. to “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page 15. 8. Verify tractor drawbar is adjusted correctly. Refer to “Drawbar Set-up” dimensions on page 13. 7/30/20 RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M...

  • Page 22: Bar-Tite Hitch Hook-Up

    13. Continue with “Rephasing Lift Cylinders & Make certain park jack (#3) is properly attached to Plumbing” on page 19. cutter and secured with ball detent pin (#8). RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M 7/30/20...
  • Page 23 Quick disconnect poppet type coupler, 3/4" FORB male 3/8" Hydraulic hose, 228" long x 3/4" MORB x 3/4" FJIC 3/8" Hydraulic hose, 114" long x 3/4" F JIC 3/8" Hydraulic hose, 288" long x 3/4" MORB x 3/4" FJIC 7/30/20 RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M...

  • Page 24: Hydraulic Hook-Up

    (#12 #13) and connect to a remote outlet with float option if available. 2. Route rephasing lift cylinder hoses (#7) through the two spring hose support loops (#12 & #13) and connect to a tractor remote outlet. RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M 7/30/20...
  • Page 25 (#10) from cylinder pin (#8). Do not remove cylinder pin (#8) or transport lock (#2). 8. Replace flat washer (#5) and cotter pin (#7). Bend one or more legs of cotter pin to secure it in place. 7/30/20 RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M...
  • Page 26 Use a 4" support block if cutter is equipped with 21" laminated tires and a 6" support block if cutter is equipped with 29" aircraft tires. Unfold wing deck until its skid shoe is resting on the 4" or 6" support block. RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M 7/30/20...

  • Page 27: Driveline Installation

    4. Remove and discard rubber shaft protector (#8) from splitter gearbox shaft (#9). 5. Remove locknuts (#1) and bolts (#2) from bolted coupler end of driveline (#5). 6. Insert bolted coupler end of driveline (#5) through gearbox shield (#10). 7/30/20 RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M...
  • Page 28 For detailed instructions, IMPORTANT: Always rotate driveline hanger down refer to steps 10-11 on page 16. after hook-up to prevent driveline damage. 12. Rotate driveline hanger (#1) down. RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M 7/30/20...

  • Page 29: Driveline Clearance Check

    Hold control lever on long enough to give the hydraulic system time to purge of any trapped air in the lines and rephasing cylinders. 7/30/20 RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M...
  • Page 30 (#2). Enhance Module Wire Connections Figure 1-26 Secure harness in place with spiral hose wrap (#3). If needed, add any cable ties to complete the process. RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M 7/30/20...

  • Page 31: Unhook Rotary Cutter

    If unhooking bar-tite hitch, remove hitch (#11) from tractor drawbar and reattach it to the hitch (#9) with removed bolt (#1) and locknut (#2) Screw locknut on 4 or 5 full turns. Do not torque nut tight. 7/30/20 RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M...
  • Page 32 Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 39113 Unhook from Standard Hitch Figure 1-28 39114 Unhook from LP Performance Hitch Figure 1-29 33870 Unhook From Bar-Tite Hitch Figure 1-30 RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M 7/30/20...
  • Page 33 Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up This page left blank intentionally. 7/30/20 RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M...

  • Page 34: Section 2: Adjustments

    Make sure base of park jack is level with or lower than the head. See cover picture for 9. Be sure leveling rods have equal amounts of tension correct positioning. and then tighten jam nuts (#5) against couplers (#6). RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M 7/30/20...

  • Page 35: Wing Deck Leveling

    If the outer wing edge is lower than the center deck, loosen adjusting nut (#4) several turns and tighten adjusting nut (#5) until wing is level. Tighten adjusting nut (#4) to the correct torque when level. 7/30/20 RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M...

  • Page 36: Cutter Height Adjustment

    (#1, #2, #3, & #4) that will fit on the center hydraulic cylinder rod. The following spacers are available. • (#1): Two 1" spacers • (#2): One 1 1/4" spacer • (#3): One 1 1/2" spacer • (#4): One 1 3/4" spacer RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M 7/30/20...

  • Page 37: Start-Up Checklist

    A person’s body and/or clothing can become entangled in the driveline. 7/30/20 RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M...

  • Page 38: Section 3: Operating Instructions

    Be certain your tractor’s power take-off is set-up to operate 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. RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M 7/30/20...

  • Page 39: Blade Operation Inspection

    To avoid serious injury or death: 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. 7/30/20 RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M...

  • Page 40: Transport Lock

    Use optional Light Kit to make yourself more visible on roadways. Refer to “Hook-up LED Lights” on page 5. Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over rough or hilly terrain. RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M 7/30/20...

  • Page 41: Field Set-Up

    Rotary Cutter be equipped with chain guards to stop Start tractor and raise wing up to release any tension flying objects and Land Pride’s LED Light Kit to make your on the transport lock bar (#3). self more visible. For additional information, refer to 2.
  • Page 42 Dismount tractor and check for objects wrapped around blade spindles. Block deck up before removing objects. 8. Frequently inspect cutter for loose bolts and nuts. Tighten all loose hardware as indicated in the “Torque Values Chart” on page 59. RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M 7/30/20...
  • Page 43 Make sure cutter wing is on the ground and in cutting right leveling adjustments, and preset your cutting height, position. you’re almost ready to begin using your Land Pride 14' • Engage power take-off, raise engine rpm to the Smooth Top Rotary Cutter.

  • Page 44: Section 4: Options & Accessories

    LP Performance Hitch (Optional) placed between the operator and cutter on an open air tractor. Selector Control Valve Kit Land Pride offers two types of safety guards to best suit your application: single row chainguards and double row 312-316A 2-Way Selector Control Valve Kit chainguards.

  • Page 45: Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication

    3. Replace wheel rims and tires as needed with with other brands. Other brands may not fit properly or genuine Land Pride parts. Do not loosen split rim meet OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) hardware (#1) until all air pressure in the tire has specifications.

  • Page 46: Cutter Blade Maintenance

    2. Disconnect main driveline from tractor and secure 10. Reconnect main driveline to the power take-off shaft cutter deck in the up position with solid supports and remove support blocks. before servicing underside of cutter. RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M 7/30/20...

  • Page 47: Drivelines With Slip Clutches

    840-273C PLUG LP 3" ID RUBBER 820-249C CUTTER BLADE, CW (Center Deck) 820-249C CUTTER BLADE, CW (Right Wing) Cutter Blade Assembly Figure 5-2 Type A Clutch Type B Clutch 26619 Clutch Types Figure 5-4 Blade Rotation Figure 5-3 7/30/20 RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M...
  • Page 48 Clutch Disassembly, Inspection & Assembly Refer to Figure 5-6: If clutch run-in procedure above indicated that one or more friction disks did not slip, then the clutch must be disassembled to separate the friction disks. RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M 7/30/20...
  • Page 49 4 - 5. A clutch that does not slip must be disassembled to separate the friction disk plates. See “Clutch Disassembly, Inspection & Assembly” below. 7/30/20 RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M...

  • Page 50: Skid Shoes

    Tightening nuts (#8) 1/6 of a turn will compress skid shoes for wear and replace if necessary. Order only belleville spring (#6) 0.25 mm (.010”). genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride dealer. 3. Tighten belleville spring (#6) until spring is tight against drive plate (#4) &...
  • Page 51 1/2" hex whiz nuts (#4). Tighten whiz nuts to the new skid shoe (#1) to cutter with 3/8"-16 x 1 1/4" GR5 correct torque. plow bolts (#2) and secure with hex whiz nuts (#3). Tighten whiz nuts to the correct torque. 7/30/20 RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M...

  • Page 52: 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 53: Lubrication Points

    2 - zerks (left and right side of center axle) Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = As required 33874 Hours Wing Axle Pivot 2 - zerks Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = As required 33875 7/30/20 RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M...
  • Page 54 Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 26599 Quantity = As required 37725 Needed Park Jack 1 - zerk Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required Frequency = As needed and when unhooking for longterm storage. RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M 7/30/20...

  • Page 55: Divider Box

    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. Quantity = As required 7/30/20 RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M...
  • Page 56 Grease fittings located on the u-joints should be lubricated every 8 hours of operation. 4-5 pumps IMPORTANT: Attach safety chain (#1) to tractor frame. Attach safety chain (#2) to cutter frame. 39280 CV Driveline with overrunning clutch Figure 5-14 RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M 7/30/20...
  • Page 57 Steps 1-6 can be repeated to lubricate universal joint 3. Refer to Figure 5-19: Pull back on driveline shielding on opposite end of driveline. until CV joint is exposed. 7/30/20 RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M...

  • Page 58: Intermediate Driveline Joints

    Wing Driveline Profile Tubes Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = Coat Generously 37514 Hours Wing Driveline Joints Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 37514 Hours Intermediate Driveline Joints Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 37518 RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M 7/30/20...

  • Page 59: Section 6: Specifications & Capacities

    Hubs Cast iron five-bolt hubs with tapered roller bearings and 1 3/4" shafts. Colors Standard color Beige Optional colors Red, Green, or Orange * Maximum cut height is dependent on tire options selected. 7/30/20 RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M...
  • Page 60 4' - 3" 8' - 3 1/2" 2" 39161 Overall Width With Lift & Folding Cylinders Fully Retracted 14' - 9 1/4" 17' - 8 1/2" 39162 Dimensions Shown Are With Lift Cylinders Fully Retracted. RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M 7/30/20...

  • Page 61: Section 7: Features & Benefits

    RC4614 & RCM4614 Models Features Benefits Surpassed rugged All Land Pride Cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary industry standards testing procedures according to ISO 4254-13. Factory assembled Saves customer set-up time and money. Adjustments should always be made by dealer.

  • Page 62: Section 8: Troubleshooting

    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. RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M 7/30/20...

  • Page 63: Section 9: Torque & Tire Inflation Charts

    Additional Torque Values Blade Bolt Locknut 450 ft-lbs Blade Carrier Hub Nut 550 ft-lbs minimum Wheel Lug Nuts 85 ft-lbs Tire Inflation Chart Tire Size Inflation PSI 29 x 9 - 15 x 16 ply 7/30/20 RC4614 & RCM4614 Rotary Cutters 331-937M...

  • Page 64: Warranty

    This Warranty is not valid unless the unit is registered with Land Pride within 30 days from the date of original purchase.
  • Page 66 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www.landpride.com...

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