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Land Pride RCP2560 Series Operator's Manual

Land Pride RCP2560 Series Operator's Manual

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Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter
RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series
Table of Contents
316-057M
Operator's Manual
!
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!
© Copyright 2008 Printed
Cover photo may show optional equipment
not supplied with standard unit.
18671
4/28/08

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  • Page 1 Table of Contents Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series 18671 316-057M Operator’s Manual 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! ©...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Land Pride 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 Thoroughly read and understand...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information Use Safety Transport following maximum speed - tow load weight ratios as Lights and Devices Machinery Safely a guideline: 20 mph when weight is less Slow moving tractors, self- Comply with state and local laws.
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information Wear Avoid High Prepare for Emergencies Protective Equipment Pressure Fluids Hazard Be prepared if a fire starts. Protective clothing and equipment Escaping fluid under pressure can Keep a first aid kit and fire should be worn.
  • Page 6 Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to Replace all damaged or missing labels. To order new be placed. labels go to your nearest Land Pride dealer. Peel backing from label. Press firmly onto the surface. Some new equipment installed during repair requires Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card.
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information 818-230C Red Reflector 12429 818-180C Danger - Thrown Object Hazard Keep Away! 12323 818-142C 12322 Danger - Rotating Driveline Hazard 818-390C Warning - Thrown Object Hazard 12321 4/28/08 RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-057M...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information 818-391C Warning - Tractor 12222 Roll Over Hazard 818-403C 12324 (Used on 540 rpm PTO only) Caution - 540 RPM PTO 818-186C 12325 Danger - Keep Away Rotating Blade Hazard 818-141C 12325 Danger - Thrown Object Hazard RCP2560 &...
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information 818-350C Caution - General Safety Information 12222 818-003C 13568 Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem 818-484C (Used on 1000 rpm PTO only) 12324 Important - 1000 rpm PTO 818-338C 13568 Caution! General Safety Information 4/28/08 RCP2560 &...
  • Page 10 The RCP2560 series is adapted for Category 2 or 3 three-point hitch mounting on 75 to 150 hp. tractors weighing 7000 lbs. or more. Pump and reservoir system require either 540 or 1000 input rpm.
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 2: Assembly & Set-up Section 2: Assembly & Set-up Tractor Requirements A single, tractor duplex hydraulic outlet is required if the cutter is equipped with the optional Electric The Parallel Arm Cutter, by design, must be used only Cylinder Control.
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 2: Assembly & Set-up 3. Back the tractor into position and connect the Dealer Preparations 3-Point hitch arms and top link. Start the tractor, This cutter has been assembled at the factory. Some then slowly raise the 3-Point hitch about 1-2". Stow preparation will be necessary to attach the cutter to the the jack stands in the raised position.
  • Page 13 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 2: Assembly & Set-up Category III Standard & Quick Hitch Category II Quick Hitch Category II Standard Hitch 12251 Hitch Category Figure 2-2 4/28/08 RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-057M...
  • Page 14 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 2: Assembly & Set-up PTO Hookup b. Set tractor in park, shut tractor engine off, set park brake and remove switch key. IMPORTANT: Do not engage tractor PTO until c. Pull driveline apart into two sections as shown in driveline is fully connected and hydraulic fluid has Figure 1-5.
  • Page 15 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 2: Assembly & Set-up 11. Start tractor and raise cutter just enough to remove support blocks used in step 4a on page 12. 12. Slowly engage tractor’s hydraulic 3-point controls to raise and lower the cutter. Check drawbar clearance.
  • Page 16 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 2: Assembly & Set-up c. See Figure 2-7: If the cutter is equipped with the optional breakaway cylinder, two additional hoses will be connected to a single duplex outlet on your tractor. 12256 12257...
  • Page 17 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 2: Assembly & Set-up Functional Check b. Toggle the switch on the control box labeled “ARM1” by pushing it forward (away from you). 1. Remove the deck safety chain from the latch position The inboard parallel arm should extend outward.
  • Page 18 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 2: Assembly & Set-up Check the hydraulic fluid level in your tractor's Carefully remove the shield from the shipping carton and reservoir. If low, add fluid to the system before temporarily position it on the inside surface of the ROPS proceeding.
  • Page 19 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 2: Assembly & Set-up Setting Flow Control Valve Timing Procedures This procedure is for those units with the solenoid valve Refer to Figure 2-12: option, on RCP 2560 and RCPM2560. 1. Set the RCP2560 in the transport position with the arms and deck in the folded position.
  • Page 20 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 3: Hydraulics Section 3: Hydraulics Hydraulic Cylinder Plumbing directly to the tractor's remote duplex outlets and controlled by the tractor operator. Each cylinder The standard Parallel Arm Cutter is equipped with requires a single duplex outlet on the tractor. See three (3) remote cylinders to operate the parallel arms Figure 3-1.
  • Page 21 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 3: Hydraulics The hydraulic pump/motor circuit is shown in fluid from a 35 gallon reservoir. If the cutter blades are Figure 3-3. It operates via a tractor driven PTO and is stalled, an overpressure relief valve opens to provide a not connected to tractor hydraulics.
  • Page 22 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 3: Hydraulics The breakaway cylinder or tension bolt is used to The breakaway cylinder is designed to bypass prevent structural damage to the cutter head and hydraulic fluid under high pressure when the cutter parallel arms.
  • Page 23 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 3: Hydraulics 12263 Electric Cylinder Control Schematic (Optional) Figure 3-6 4/28/08 RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-057M...
  • Page 24 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 4: Adjustments Section 4: Adjustments Deck Level Adjustments 6. Place a level on the cutter deck to read forward/aft attitude. The cutter deck should be adjusted for level attitude. 7. Adjust the 3-Point top link so that the front of the...
  • Page 25 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 5: Transporting Section 5: Transporting 9. Engage the transport safety chain to the deck hook (Figure 5-1). CAUTION 10. Raise the 3-Point hitch up to provide 8-12" of When traveling on public roads, whether at night or during clearance for the deck.
  • Page 26 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 6: Operating Procedures Section 6: Operating Procedures WARNING WARNING The following operating procedures must be carefully read Do not operate this cutter under any terrain conditions that and fully understood. You are the tractor operator and are would place the tractor at an angle exceeding 30 degrees therefore responsible for the safe operation of this unit.
  • Page 27 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 6: Operating Procedures 3. Push the deck forward until the breakaway plate IMPORTANT: Do not back the tractor to reset the deck reaches the stop plate. See Figure 6-2. Replace to “home” position. Doing so may cause severe the tension bolt.
  • Page 28 It requires patience, practice, and attention to detail to • Verify that the PTO shaft is approximately level. Adjust become an expert operator on your Land Pride RCP2560 3-point link if PTO shaft is not level. Series Cutter, but the end result is well worth the effort.
  • Page 29 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 7: Maintenance & Lubrication Section 7: Maintenance & Lubrication Lubrication Points Lubrication Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Intervals in hours Legend spray lube grease lube oil lube at which lubrication is required Hours Parallel Arm Cutter Zerks...
  • Page 30 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 7: Maintenance & Lubrication The motor spindle hub housing (1), Figure 7-1 has two The speed increaser gearbox is mounted between the cavity plugs located on one side of the housing just below PTO shaft and the hydraulic pump. It increases the the motor mounting flange.
  • Page 31 Parallel Arm Cutter. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust. Aerosol Buckskin touch-up paint is available from your Land Pride Dealer. Order Land Pride part #821- NOTE: Removal of the solenoid valves from the 011C.
  • Page 32 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 7: Maintenance & Lubrication Maintenance & Lubrication Record Item to be Serviced When to Perform Reference Date RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-057M 4/28/08...
  • Page 33 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 8: Specifications & Capacities Section 8: Specifications & Capacities RCP 2560 Parallel Arm Series RCP2560 Cutting Width 58" Overall Width (Fully Extended) 19’-8" Transport Width 10’ Minimum Cutting Height (deck level) 2" Maximum Horizontal Reach from Center of Tractor 186"...
  • Page 34 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 8: Specifications & Capacities 10703 Overall Dimensions Figure 9-1 RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-057M 4/28/08...
  • Page 35 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 9: Troubleshooting Section 9: Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Motor Oil Seal Leaking Return line from motor has been pinched or Replace lower seal of motor. Check motor is collapsed return hose for kinks. Spindle Hub Seal Leaking Return line from motor has been pinched or...
  • Page 36 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 10: Appendix Section 10: Appendix Torque Values Chart Bolt Head Identification Bolt Head Identification 10.9 Bolt Size Bolt Size (Metric) (Inches) Class 5.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9 Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 in-tpi N ·...
  • Page 37 Hydraulic Motor: Two years Parts and Labor. Solenoid Control Valves: One year Parts and Labor. This Warranty is limited to the 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 such as blades, belts, tines, etc.
  • Page 38 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www.landpride.com...

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