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RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) S/N 945022-
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Read the Operator's Manual entirely. When you
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see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and
warnings are serious - follow without exception.
Your life and the lives of others depend on it!
Cover photo may show optional equipment
not supplied with standard unit.
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330-502M
Operator's Manual
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4/20/15
27852

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  • Page 1 Table of Contents Rotary Cutters RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) S/N 945022- 27852 330-502M 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! Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
  • Page 2 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 3: Safety At All Times

    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. 4/20/15 RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M...
  • Page 4 ▲ Remove all tools and unused parts enough slack in the chain to working on it. from implement before operation. permit turning. ▲ Do not use safety chain for towing. RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M 4/20/15...
  • Page 5 ▲ When removing and installing highly recommended. wheels, use wheel handling equipment adequate for the weight involved. 4/20/15 RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Information

    818-045C Warning: Pinch Point Hazard 27853 818-130C Caution: Use with 540 RPM PTO only 818-240C Caution: Use with 1000 RPM PTO only 27854 RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M 4/20/15...
  • Page 7 Important Safety Information 27854 ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 27854 818-552C Danger: Rotating Driveline Entanglement Hazard 27854 818-142C Danger: Rotating Driveline 27853 Located on all shaft shields for the wing gearboxes 4/20/15 RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M...
  • Page 8 Located on all driveline profiles 23600 818-543C Danger: Guard Missing, DO NOT Operate Located beneath each gearbox guard 27853 TRACTOR MUST HAVE SAFETY GUARDING 818-276C Warning: Rotating Blade Hazard 27854 RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M 4/20/15...
  • Page 9 Important Safety Information 27854 818-840C Danger: Rollover Hazard 818-561C 27854 Warning: Raised Wing Hazard Located on left & right wings 818-830C 27854 Safety Combo: Located on left & right wings 4/20/15 RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M...
  • Page 10 Located on left & right wings 27853 818-564C Danger: Rotating Blade Located on left & right wings 27853 838-094C Warning: High Pressure 23600 838-588C 23600 Warning: Folding Cutter Speed Warning RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M 4/20/15...
  • Page 11 2" x 9" Red Reflector Located on rear face of left & right wing rear axles 27922 838-615C 2" x 9" Amber Reflector Located on front face of left wing only. 27853 4/20/15 RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M...

  • Page 12: Using This Manual

    Land Pride Service Department 1525 East North Street NOTE: A special point of information that the operator should be aware of before continuing. P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Ks. 67402-5060 E-mail address lpservicedept@landpride.com RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M 4/20/15...

  • Page 13: Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up

    Rear PTO Speed: located and legible. Replace if damaged. Model RC3615..... 540 RPM Make sure all red and amber reflectors are Model RCM3615 .

  • Page 14: Hitch Types

    Cutter rotation about the tractor drawbar is limited to 27928 movement about the pintle connection. The pintle hitch is ideal for a drawbar hammer strap. Pintle Hitch Figure 1-6 RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M 4/20/15...
  • Page 15 Do not retighten jamb nut. Final adjustment will be Wing Axle - Turnbuckle Assembly made later when leveling the wing decks. Figure 1-8 8. Repeat steps 2 to 7 for the left wing axle. 4/20/15 RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M...

  • Page 16: Standard Clevis Hitch Hook-Up

    Lock chain hook securely to the safety chain. 9. See “Driveline Installation” on page 17 and “Hydraulic Hook-up” on page 17. RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M 4/20/15...
  • Page 17 Securely lock chain hook to the safety chain. 13. See “Driveline Installation” on page 17 and “Hydraulic Hook-up” on page 17. 4/20/15 RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M...

  • Page 18: Bar-Tite Hitch Hook-Up

    (#8). Make sure base is level with or lower than 26604 the head especially after the wings are folded up. Tractor Hookup to Bar-Tite Hitch See cover picture for correct positioning. Figure 1-12 RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M 4/20/15...

  • Page 19: Driveline Installation

    Pull back on outer yoke locking collar and slide outer tractor control lever for that outlet in float position. yoke over tractor PTO shaft. 4/20/15 RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M...

  • Page 20: Purge Hydraulic System

    Place tractor gear selector in park or set 5. Swing transport lock bars (#3) down and place over park brake. lock pins (#4). Secure with hairpin clips (#1). 4/20/15 RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M...
  • Page 21 Secure parking jack in place with attached jack pin (#8). 9. Unhook driveline safety chains (#6) and hitch safety chain (#4) from the tractor. 4/20/15 RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M...

  • Page 22: Section 2: Adjustments

    Front Skid Position Figure 2-1 Stroke Control Spacers Right-hand Leveling Rod Left-hand Leveling Rod 27857 Center Section Leveling Rod Figure 2-2 RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M 4/20/15...

  • Page 23: Wing Deck Leveling

    2. Place tractor gear selector in park or set park brake, 11. Keep remaining spacers with tractor for field shut off tractor, and remove key before dismounting adjustments. from tractor. 4/20/15 RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M...

  • Page 24: Start-Up Checklist

    Consult your tractor’s manual for acceptable inclines causing serious injury or death. Always remove Rotary Cutter the tractor is capable of traveling across. from service until damaged driveline is repaired or replaced. RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M 4/20/15...

  • Page 25: Section 3: Operating Instructions

    Check for nicked, bent, broken, and worn cutting • RCM series cutters are designed for 1000 RPM rear PTO. blades. Replace or sharpen blades as required. Refer to “Cutter Blade Maintenance” on page 32. 4/20/15 RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M...

  • Page 26: Blade Operation Inspection

    8. Check for other probable causes such as broken or bent blades, loose blades, loose gearbox mounting bolts, and bent driveline. 9. Taking proper precautions, make necessary repairs and adjustments. RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M 4/20/15...
  • Page 27 5. Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over rough or hilly terrain. 27921 Transport Bar, Locked Position Figure 3-2 4/20/15 RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M...

  • Page 28: Field Set-Up

    IMPORTANT: Do not operate this cutter under any terrain conditions where, on a continuous cut, the wing hinge angle exceeds 45 degrees up. Damage to the wing driveline and gearboxes can occur. RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M 4/20/15...
  • Page 29 It really pays to inspect a new area and to develop a safe plan before cutting. 4/20/15 RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M...
  • Page 30 Reduce tractor’s engine rpm and disengage PTO. • Stop on level ground, set park brake, turn off engine, remove switch key, and stay on the tractor until cutter blades have come to a complete stop. RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M 4/20/15...

  • Page 31: Section 4: Options & Accessories

    330-333A Bar-Tite Hitch (Optional) hundred feet. 330-335A Ball Hitch (Optional) Land Pride offers three types of safety guards to best suit 330-501A Pintle Hitch (Optional) your application: rubber skirt guards, single row chain guards, and double row chain guards. The cutter is factory supplied with the standard clevis •...

  • Page 32: Hydraulic Accessories

    27599 Selector Control Valve Kit Figure 4-2 RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M 4/20/15...
  • Page 33 (#2), flat washers (#4), and hex flange lock nuts (#3). Tighten nuts to the correct torque. Part Number & Description 330-295A Mechanical Winch Cylinder PIn 27951 Mechanical Winch Figure 4-3 4/20/15 RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M...

  • Page 34: Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication

    These simple blade! Small nicks can be ground out when sharpening. maintenances will go a long way to prevent occurrence of Refer to Figure 5-2 on page 33 when ordering Land Pride control valve and hydraulic cylinder problems. replacement blade components.
  • Page 35 450 ft-lbs. minimum and secured with cotter pin (#8) with both legs bent opposite directions around the nut. 9. Replace rubber plug (#6). 10. Reconnect main driveline to tractor PTO shaft. 4/20/15 RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M...

  • Page 36: Drivelines With Slip Clutches

    8. The clutch should be checked during the first hour of cutting and periodically each week. An additional set of scribe marks can be added to check for slippage. See Figure 5-6 on page 35 to adjust spring length. RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M 4/20/15...
  • Page 37 Driveline A (inches) Location Speed Spring Height 826-478C Center 540/1000 1.32" 826-185C Wing 540/1000 1.175"(S/N 566919+) 1.14" (S/N 566918-) 826-481C Wing 540/1000 1.32" Type A Clutch Adjustment Figure 5-6 4/20/15 RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M...
  • Page 38 If a higher torque is needed, then tighten nuts 1/6 and not pressing against any of the six nuts (#8). of a turn, Do not set gap “B” smaller than 5 mm. RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M 4/20/15...

  • Page 39: Skid Shoe Maintenance

    3. Attach new skid shoe (#1) to cutter with existing 3/8" plow bolts (#3) and secure with 3/8" hex whiz nuts. Tighten bolts to the correct torque. 4. Repeat on opposite wing section. 4/20/15 RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M...

  • Page 40: Tire Maintenance

    (#1) until all air pressure in the tire has a longer cutter life. been removed. 8. Follow “Unhook Rotary Cutter” instructions on page 18 when disconnecting tractor from cutter. RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M 4/20/15...

  • Page 41: Ordering Replacement Parts

    For example, if you are ordering a replacement part with part number 555-555C and the existing part is red, then add the suffix 83 to the end of the number to make the part number read 555-555C83. 4/20/15 RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M...

  • Page 42: Lubrication Points

    Repack wheel bearings annually 27926 Hours Adjustable Turnbuckle Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = As required 27926 Hours Hitch Frame Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = As required 27927 RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M 4/20/15...
  • Page 43 1-zerk Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 26598 Quantity = As required Grease Zerk Hours Locations Bar-Tite Hitch (Optional) 3-zerks Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 26599 Quantity = As required 4/20/15 RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M...

  • Page 44: 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. RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M 4/20/15...
  • Page 45 Wing Driveline Joints & Shields 13755 Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 23559 Drivelines with external profile tube grease point Hours Intermediate Driveline Joints Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 23563 4/20/15 RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M...
  • Page 46 After lubrication, grease should be visible around the ball joints. • Grease fittings located on the u-joints and driveline shields should be lubricated every 8 Hrs of operation. RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M 4/20/15...
  • Page 47 Steps 1 to 6 can be repeated to lubricate universal 3. Refer to Figure 5-17: Pull back on driveline shielding joint on opposite end of driveline. until CV joint is exposed. 4/20/15 RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M...

  • Page 48: Section 6: Specifications & Capacities

    Spring-cushioned on center transport axle Hubs Cast iron five-bolt hubs with tapered roller bearings and 1 3/4" shafts. Deck Rings Optional Colors Standard color: Beige; Optional colors: Red, Green, or Orange RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M 4/20/15...
  • Page 49 10'- 2 3/4" 27930 Transport Width Transport Width With Wing Axles Disconnected Without Special Adjustments At Turnbuckles (#5) And Wheels Folded Back (See Figure 1-8 on page 13) 27931 15'- 9" 4/20/15 RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M...

  • Page 50: Section 7: Features & Benefits

    Great for uneven terrain, reduces drawbar wear. Hitch pivots freely up and down and pivots about the tractor drawbar. Bar-tite hitch option Ideal for extreme conditions. Clamps tight to drawbar eliminating drawbar wear. RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M 4/20/15...

  • Page 51: 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. 4/20/15 RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M...

  • Page 52: Section 9: Torque & Tire Inflation Chart

    450 ft-lbs Blade Carrier Hub Nut 450 or 550 ft-lbs minimum Wheel Lug Nuts 85 ft-lbs Tire Inflation Chart Tire Size Inflation PSI 29" x 7.7 x 15" Aircraft tire RC3615 (540 RPM) and RCM3615 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-502M 4/20/15...

  • Page 53: 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 54 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA...

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