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Table of Contents Rotary Cutters RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ 37607 330-323M 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.
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 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M 5/6/20...
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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.
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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. RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M 5/6/20...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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37615 858-949C Safety Combo: (2-Places) On the right and left wing RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M 5/6/20...
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(1-Place) Located on left side of center deck 37615 818-543C Danger: Guard Missing - DO NOT Operate (3-Places) Located on center deck and both wing decks 37609 5/6/20 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M...
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818-555C Danger: Rotating Blade (2-Places) Located on the right and left wing decks 37608 818-045C Warning: Pinch Point Warning (1-Place) Located on the back center axle 26591 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M 5/6/20...
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Located on right wing, left wing, and center deck 37615 gearbox shields 37614 37614 818-552C 37614 Danger: Rotating Driveline - Keep Away 1-Place (Top of splitter shield) 3-Places (Main driveline and 2-wing drivelines) 5/6/20 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M...
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Danger: Shield Missing - DO NOT Operate (3-Places) Located on main and two wing drivelines 22296 838-094C Warning: High Pressure 37514 838-588C Warning: Folding Cutter Speed Warning 37614 818-714C Danger! Crushing Hazard 37614 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M 5/6/20...
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Located on the front left face of the center deck 37644 838-614C 2" x 9" Red Reflector (2- places) Located on back side of right and left wing axles 5/6/20 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M...
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1 11/16" x 2 13/16" Red Reflector (6-places) 2-places (Back side of outside wheels spindles) 2-places (Back side of wing cylinder mounts) 2-places (Back side of optional mechanical winch) 30223 26591 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M 5/6/20...
Salina, Ks. 67402-5060 information must be read & noted before continuing. E-mail address NOTE: A special point of information that the lpservicedept@landpride.com operator should be aware of before continuing. 5/6/20 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M...
Rear power take-off speed: folded up and down independently. RC5615 & RC6615 ....540 rpm • RCM5615 & RCM6615 ....1000 rpm Float position is highly recommended for the wings.
Cutter rotation about the tractor drawbar is limited to movement about the pintle connection. The pintle hitch is ideal for a drawbar hammer strap. 26602 Pintle Hitch Figure 1-6 5/6/20 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M...
5. Relieve all hydraulic pressure to auxiliary hydraulic is attached to the tractor. lines. 6. Wait for all components to come to a complete stop before leaving the operator’s seat. RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M 5/6/20...
(#8). Make sure jack base is level or lower than the jack crank head especially after the wings are folded up. See cover picture for correct positioning. 5/6/20 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M...
Securely lock chain before working on or around an unhooked cutter. hook to the safety chain. 13. Continue with “Hydraulic Hook-up” on page 18. 5/6/20 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M...
2. Place gear selector in park, set tractor control lever Figure 1-14 for the wing cylinder in float position, shut tractor engine off or set park brake, and remove switch key. 5/6/20 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M...
(#5). 13. Check safety chain (#3). Make sure it is latched to mounting plate (#4) and gearbox shield (#10). 37810 Remove Main Driveline from Cutter Figure 1-16 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M 5/6/20...
If attached, remove park jack (#3) and store on left- hand wing storage base with detent pin (#8). See steps 15 & 16 on page 16. 5/6/20 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M...
6. Repeat steps 1-3 above once air is purged from the right-hand wing cylinder. Tighten hose fitting at the right-hand wing cylinder. 8. Repeat steps 4-7 above to purge the left-hand wing cylinder (#8). 5/6/20 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M...
10. Replace stroke control spacers (#4) and remove support blocks. 11. Start tractor and cycle hydraulic system by raising and lowering center deck cylinder and wing folding cylinders. RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M 5/6/20...
6. Add cable ties to wire harness as needed to secure the harnesses in place. 5/6/20 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M...
Hanger Adjustment” on page 22. 20. Adjust park jack (#3) to raise cutter up until all load is removed from tractor drawbar. Unhook Standard Hitch Figure 1-28 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M 5/6/20...
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(#9) with removed 26604 bolt (#1) and locknut (#2) Screw locknut on 4 or 5 full turns. Do not torque nut tight. Unhook Bar-Tite Hitch Figure 1-30 5/6/20 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M...
Unscrew adjusting nuts (#4) an equal amount to lower front of cutter until both hinges are inclined from front to back by 1” with the front being closer to the ground than the back. 5/6/20 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M...
3. Remove all stroke control spacers (#4) from center adjustments. hydraulic lift cylinder (#1) by spreading them apart at the break line. Store spacers in a location they can be retrieved. RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M 5/6/20...
The cutter must be operated with both wings attached. and who are age 16 or older. Serious injury or death can Removing one wing will increase risk of rollover. Removing 5/6/20 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M...
Do not exceed rated cutting capacity of your cutter. See specifications & capacities for specified cutting capacity. 11. Start tractor and lower center deck down onto the supports. RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M 5/6/20...
Standard Conventional Driveline: 11. Repeat steps 1-10 to make certain vibration is Maximum turning angle = 35 corrected before putting cutter back into service. • Constant Velocity Driveline: 5/6/20 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M...
4. Refer to Figure 3-4: Insert transport lock pin (#2) through transport lock holes and slotted holes (B). Secure lock pin with hairpin cotter (#3). 5. Repeat steps 3 & 4 for the other wing. RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M 5/6/20...
2 to 5 mph. Loss of power take-off speed will allow the blades to hinge back and result in ragged, uneven cutting. 5/6/20 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M...
2. Disengage power take-off. 3. Place tractor in park or set park brake, shut tractor engine off, remove switch key, and wait for blades to stop before dismounting from tractor. RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M 5/6/20...
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It really pays to inspect a new area and to develop a safe plan before cutting. 5/6/20 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M...
Purge hydraulic system of air. See “Purge both the wing and divider gearboxes. Repair Hydraulic System” on page 23. driveline before putting cutter back into service. RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M 5/6/20...
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Detailed installation instructions and parts list are included with the accessory kit. EU Export Light Kit 35772 EU Export Light Kit Figure 4-4 5/6/20 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M...
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(B). Torque slotted nut to 550 ft-lbs. 2. Insert cotter pin (A) through slotted hex nut and gearbox spindle. Secure cotter pin by bending both legs opposite directions around slotted hex nut. RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M 5/6/20...
Replace tractor hydraulic filter element at the prescribed intervals. These simple maintenances will go a long way to prevent occurrence of control valve and hydraulic cylinder problems. RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M 5/6/20...
Turnbuckle mounting bolt (#3) ..Part No. 802-915C Hex side locknut (#4)... . . Part No. 803-316C RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M 5/6/20...
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13. Replace rubber plug (#5). 14. Reconnect main driveline to tractor power take-off Direction of Blade Rotation shaft and remove support blocks. Figure 5-8 5/6/20 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M...
An additional set of scribe marks can be added to check for slippage. See Figure 5-12 on page 49 to adjust spring length. RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M 5/6/20...
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Reassemble each friction disk (#4) next to the metal plate it was separated from. Install bolts (#3) through end plates and intermediate plates as shown. Place springs (#2) over the bolts and secure with nuts (#1). 5/6/20 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M...
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3 and 1/6 revolutions, “B” = 5.5 mm (0.217”). If a higher torque is needed, then tighten nuts another 1/6 of a revolution, Do not set gap “B” smaller than 5 mm (0.197"). RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M 5/6/20...
Store cutter on a level surface in a clean, dry place. Inside storage will reduce maintenance and make for a longer cutter life. 8. Follow all unhooking instructions on page 26 when disconnecting tractor from cutter. 5/6/20 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M...
4 - zerks (1 per arm pivot) Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = As required 26609 Standard Center Deck Axle 37972 Tandem Center Deck Axle Option RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M 5/6/20...
NOTE: Use a suction or siphon pump to drain Quantity = Fill until oil begins to flow out oil level plug hole gearbox of oil when there is not an oil drain plug. in gearbox. RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M 5/6/20...
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26599 Needed Park Jack 1 - zerk Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required Frequency = As needed and when unhooking for longterm storage. 37725 5/6/20 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M...
Wing Driveline Joints 37514 Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 37519 Drivelines with external profile tube grease point Hours Intermediate Driveline Joints Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 37518 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M 5/6/20...
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Drivelines with internal profile tube grease point Hours 23567 Drivelines with external profile tube grease point Conventional Main Driveline Joints Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 23566 Drivelines with internal profile tube grease point 5/6/20 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M...
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Grease fittings located on the u-joints and driveline 2-3 pumps 2-3 pumps 4-6 pumps shields should be lubricated every 8 hours of operation. 4-5 pumps CV Driveline with overrunning clutch RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M 5/6/20...
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Steps 1-6 can be repeated to lubricate universal joint 3. Refer to Figure 5-21: Pull back on driveline shielding on opposite end of driveline. until CV joint is exposed. 5/6/20 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M...
8 - Wheel option: 4 on transport axle and two on each wing axle Transport axle Spring-cushioned on trailing arms Hubs Cast iron five-bolt hubs with tapered roller bearings and 1 3/4" (4.4 cm) shafts RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M 5/6/20...
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15' - 11 3/4" (4.87 m) 26670 Dimensions shown are with center hydraulic cylinder fully extended and 24 x 7.75 (61 cm x 19.7 cm) aircraft tires 5/6/20 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M...
Section 7: Features & Benefits RC(M)5615 & RC(M)6615 Series 2 Features Benefits Surpassed rugged industry All Land Pride Cutters have been designed and tested to meet rigorous voluntary testing standards procedures according to ISO 4254-13. Factory assembled Saves customer set-up time and money.
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. 5/6/20 RC5615, RC6615, RCM5615, & RCM6615 Series 2 S/N 944730+ Rotary Cutters 330-323M...
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.
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