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Land Pride RCG3715 Operator's Manual

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334-114M
Operator's Manual
Printed 1/26/21
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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 1/26/21...

  • Page 2: Machine Identification

    Machine Identification Record your machine details in the log below. If you replace this manual, be sure to transfer this information to the new manual. If you, or the dealer, have added Options not originally ordered with the machine, or removed Options that were originally ordered, the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine.
  • 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 Swivel Clevis Hitch Wear Point ... . . 47 Land Pride Performance Hitch Wear Points ..47 Bar-Tite Hitch Wear Points ....47 Long-Term Storage .

  • Page 5: Safety At All Times

     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. 1/26/21...

  • 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 70495 818-130C RC Series cutters only Warning! Use 540 rpm power take-off 818-240C RCM Series cutters only Warning! Use 1000 rpm power take-off 70495 70495 818-552C Danger! Rotating Driveline - Keep Away 4-Places (Top of splitter shield, main driveline and 2-wing drivelines) 22296 818-540C...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 70495 818-142C Danger! Rotating Driveline - Keep Away 2-Places (Located on right wing and left wing) 70496 858-950C Warning! Pinching & Crushing Hazard 70496 858-947C Danger! Thrown Object & Rotating Blade Hazard 2-Places (Located on back side of left & right wing) RC(M)3715 &...
  • Page 13 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 858-949C Safety Combo 70495 2-Places (Located on the right and left wing decks) 1/26/21 RC(M)3715 & RCG(M)3715 Rotary Cutters 334-114M...
  • Page 14 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 70439 858-954C Safety Combo RC(M)3715 & RCG(M)3715 Rotary Cutters 334-114M 1/26/21...
  • Page 15 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 70495 818-229C 1 3/4" x 2 3/4" Amber Reflector 2-Places (Located on front side of left & right wing decks) 70495 838-615C 2" x 9" Amber Reflector 3-Places (Located on front left side of center deck & on right and left side of center axle) 70496 818-230C...

  • Page 16: Using This Manual

    Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new IMPORTANT: A special point of information related product owners. This Rotary Cutter has been designed to the following topic. Land Pride’s intention is this with care and built by skilled workers using quality information must be read &...

  • Page 17: Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Tractor Requirements Hydraulic Outlets Horsepower Two or three duplex outlets are required depending on the fold option. Two outlets are needed when choosing a Tractor horsepower should be within the range noted fold option where the wings float simultaneously.

  • Page 18: Hitch Types

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Hitch Types The following are the five hitch types offered. See your nearest Land Pride dealer should you want to change your hitch set-up. Swivel Clevis Hitch (Optional) Refer to Figure 1-2: The Swivel Clevis Hitch pivots side-to-side up to 35 degrees each direction.

  • Page 19: Tractor Shutdown Procedure

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Tractor Shutdown Procedure washers (#5), and 3/4" nylock hex nuts (#7). Tighten to correct torque. The following are basic tractor shutdown procedures. 6. Leveling rod adjustments will be made after cutter is Follow these procedures and any additional shutdown attached to the tractor.
  • Page 20 Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 37298 74879 Swivel Clevis Hitch Hook-up Figure 1-9 Swivel Clevis Hitch Hook-up 9. Shut tractor down properly before dismounting. DANGER NOTE: Hitch pin (#1) and hairpin cotter (#2) are To avoid serious injury or death: A crushing hazard exists supplied by customer.

  • Page 21: Lp Performance Hitch Hook-Up

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 37298 70460 LP Performance Hitch Hook-up Figure 1-10 LP Performance Hitch Hook-up 6. Start tractor, raise 3-point arms fully up, and carefully back tractor within close proximity of clevis (#9). DANGER Shut tractor down properly before dismounting. Refer to “Tractor Shutdown Procedure”...

  • Page 22: Bar-Tite Hitch Hook-Up

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 37298 70461 Bar-Tite Hitch Hook-up Figure 1-11 Bar-Tite Hitch Hook-up 22265 Attach Bar-Tite Hitch to Tractor Drawbar Refer to Figure 1-12: Insert 1" x 5 1/2" hex bolt (#1) through hitch top plate (#2), hitch bushing (#3), hitch wear plate (#4), tractor drawbar (#5), and washer (#6) as shown.

  • Page 23: Hydraulic Hook-Up

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Restart tractor and back up to cutter hitch until hitch 70460 bushing (#10) aligns with holes in swivel clevis (#9). 8. Shut tractor down properly before dismounting. 9. Insert 1" x 6 1/2" GR5 hex bolt (#2) through swivel clevis (#9) and hitch bushing (#10).

  • Page 24: Wing Axle Turnbuckle Set-Up

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 4. Remove hairpin cotter (#1) from both the left and right 70499 transport pins (#2). 5. Pull transport pins (#2) from lock holes (#3) on both wings as shown. Refer to Figure 1-17: 6.
  • Page 25 Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 70544 Fold Lock Lugs Figure 1-18 Fold Lock Lugs Set Up 70545 Refer to Figure 1-18: If your cutter comes equipped with dual-action fold cylinder set up, the fold lock lug plates (#15) do not need to be flipped around.

  • Page 26: Driveline Assembly

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 70466 Driveline Assembly Figure 1-21 Driveline Assembly 70465 DANGER To avoid serious injury or death: Make certain driveline yokes are securely fastened at each end. A loose yoke can work free allowing the driveline to rotate uncontrollably causing implement damage and bodily injury or death to anyone nearby.

  • Page 27: Driveline Hook-Up To Tractor

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Driveline Hook-up to Tractor 70467 DANGER To avoid serious injury or death: • Do not engage power take-off while hooking-up or unhooking the driveline, or while someone is standing near the driveline. A person’s body and/or clothing can become entangled in the driveline.

  • Page 28: Driveline Hanger Adjustment

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Driveline Hanger Adjustment height and/or length if driveline interferes. See Figure 1-1 on page 13: for correct drawbar Refer to Figure 1-24: dimensions. Move tractor control lever to extend hydraulic lift 2. It may be necessary to purge lift cylinder, wing cylinder (#1) until pressure against stroke control cylinder, and hydraulic hoses of trapped air if spacers (#2) is removed.

  • Page 29: Purge Hydraulic System

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 70510 Purge Wing & Center Deck Cylinders Figure 1-26 Purge Hydraulic System Deck Lift Cylinder Refer to Figure 1-26: DANGER Move all hydraulic stroke control flip spacers (#6) to To avoid serious injury or death: open position, then proceed to lower center deck.

  • Page 30: Hook-Up Led Lights

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Hook-up LED Lights 70460 Refer to Figure 1-27: The lead wiring harness (#13) is equipped with a 7-pin plug for connecting to the tractor’s 7-pin electrical outlet shown in Figure 1-28. Route lead wire harness (#13) through the front and rear spring hose loops (#14).

  • Page 31: Unhook Rotary Cutter

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Unhook Rotary Cutter 70507 See “Long-Term Storage” on page 48 when storing the cutter for long periods and at end of season. 2. If power take-off is engaged, reduce tractor engine speed to an idle and then disengage power take-off. 3.
  • Page 32 Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Refer to Figure 1-35: 70460 13. Remove park jack (#3) from left-hand wing deck and attach to jack mount (#15) as shown. Fully insert detent pin (#8) in jack mount to secure park jack. 14.

  • Page 33: Section 2: Adjustments

    Table of Contents Section 2: Adjustments Section 2: Adjustments Lift Cylinder Adjustment Park Jack Angle Alignment Refer to Figure 2-3: Refer to Figure 2-1: To get best range of motion, put lift cylinder (#2) in bottom The jack mount angle should be adjusted to position the hole (as shown) when cutter is supplied with 21"...

  • Page 34: Level Cutter Decks

    Table of Contents Section 2: Adjustments Level Cutter Decks 70512 These adjustments should be made with your cutter hooked to the tractor that will be operating the unit or to a tractor having the same drawbar height. Stroke Control Level Center Deck Spacers Refer to Figure 2-2 &...

  • Page 35: Adjust Cutter Height

    Table of Contents Section 2: Adjustments Measure height of cut grass/material. This distance 70497 is the cutting height. If this height is acceptable, continue with step 8. If this height is unacceptable, repeat steps 4-7 until desired cutting height is achieved.

  • Page 36: Start-Up Checklist

    Table of Contents Section 3: Operating Instructions Section 3: Operating Instructions • Startup Checklist Always secure equipment with solid, non-concrete supports before working under it. Never go under equipment Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent supported by concrete blocks or hydraulics. Concrete can upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper break, hydraulic lines can burst, and/or hydraulic controls training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and...

  • Page 37: Section 3: Operating Instructions

    Table of Contents Section 3: Operating Instructions • • Always follow “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” provided in Cutter blades can continue to rotate while decelerating this manual before dismounting the tractor. after power take-off is disengaged. Remain on the tractor seat until rotating parts come to a complete stop. •...

  • Page 38: Avoid Extreme Turning Angles

    “Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard” on page 3. Replace damaged and worn hoses with genuine IMPORTANT: Read all “Safety Information” Land Pride parts. starting on page 32 before operating the cutter. 14. Make repairs to cutter and tractor before continuing Make sure cutter blades are not locked against each with “Blade Operation Inspection”...

  • Page 39: Transport Pins

    Table of Contents Section 3: Operating Instructions • Transport Pins When traveling on public roads, use LED lights, slow moving vehicle sign, clean reflectors, and other adequate devices to warn operators in other vehicles of your IMPORTANT: Always disengage tractor’s power presence.

  • Page 40: Road Side Cutting

    Table of Contents Section 3: Operating Instructions Road Side Cutting 70514 Land Pride recommends the Rotary Cutter be equipped with chain guards to stop flying objects when cutting road Blade Carrier sides. Refer to “Safety Chain Guards” on page 40.

  • Page 41: Select Gear Range

    Table of Contents Section 3: Operating Instructions Select Gear Range Disengage Blades Optimum ground speed depends on density of material Slowly decrease throttle speed until engine idle being cut, horsepower rating of tractor, and (in some speed is reached. cases) terrain. Always operate tractor at cutter’s 2.
  • Page 42 With a little practice you will be take-off operating speed which will be either 540 or 1000 pleased with what you and your Land Pride 15' Folding rpm. If everything is still running smoothly, once more Rotary Cutter can do.
  • Page 43 Table of Contents Section 3: Operating Instructions This page left blank intentionally. 1/26/21 RC(M)3715 & RCG(M)3715 Rotary Cutters 334-114M...

  • Page 44: Section 4: Options & Accessories

    80 degree turns. They are heavy duty long placed between the operator and cutter on an open air tractor. lasting drivelines. Land Pride offers two types of safety guards to best suit • CAT 6 constant velocity drivelines with overrunning...

  • Page 45: Single Duplex Accessory

    9. Install hydraulic hose (#1) to hydraulic cross fitting (#9) as shown. Tighten hose. Land Pride offers the single duplex accessory so you can 10. Install hydraulic hose (#3) to hydraulic cross fitting change from a 2 duplex cutter to a 1 duplex cutter.

  • Page 46: Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication

    Proper servicing and adjustments are key to the long life Replace damaged components as needed. Order only of any implement. With careful inspection and routine genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride maintenance, you can avoid costly downtime and repair. dealer.

  • Page 47: Chain Guards

    Before each use of the cutter, check that all chain guards are present, undamaged and in working order. Replace any damaged or missing chain guard components as needed. Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride dealer. DANGER To avoid serious injury or death: Rotary Cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high speeds;...

  • Page 48: Wing Gearbox Driveline Shield Access

    Replace shields and drivelines as needed. Order only To access the center driveline, push the latch release genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride button to open latch (#1). dealer 2.

  • Page 49: Clutch Run-In

    Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Clutch Run-In Assembly Reassemble each friction disk (#4) next to the metal plate Refer to Figure 5-6: it was separated from. Install bolts (#3) through end Using a pencil or other marker, scribe a line across the plates and intermediate plates as shown.

  • Page 50: Cutter Blades

    Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Cutter Blades 6. Both blades should be sharpened at the same angle as the original cutting edge and must be replaced or re-ground at the same time to maintain proper DANGER balance in the cutting unit. The following precautions To avoid serious injury or death: should be taken when sharpening blades: •...

  • Page 51: Hitch Wear Points

    Hitch Wear Points Before each use, check the wear points for the specific hitch on your cutter. Replace worn hitch components as needed. Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride dealer Swivel Clevis Hitch Wear Point...

  • 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

    Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Lubrication Points Lubrication Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Intervals in hours at which Legend spray lube grease lube oil lube lubrication is required 70515 Repack Annually Hours Axle Hub Bearing Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Grease wheel bearings every 150 hours.
  • Page 54 Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Needed Deck Hinges 18- zerks Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required Frequency = As needed and when unhooking for longterm storage. 70479 Hours LP Performance Hitch (Optional) 2 - zerks Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required 70480...

  • Page 55: Divider Box

    Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 30215 Do Not Overfill Hours Gearbox Change oil after first 50 hours, then change it yearly or every 600 hours. IMPORTANT: Do not overfill gearbox with oil. Oil will expand when hot. Make sure implement is level and oil is cool before checking oil level.
  • Page 56 Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 70491 Hours Wing Driveline Shield Grease Point Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = 2-3 Pumps 37519 Hours Wing Driveline Profile Tubes Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = Coat Generously 37519 Hours Wing Driveline Joints Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease...
  • Page 57 Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 33994 Hours CV Main Driveline Shield Grease Point Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = 2-3 Pumps Zerk Located through slot in tube 23556 8-10 pumps Hours CV Main Driveline Profile Tubes With External Grease Point CV Driveline without overrunning clutch CV = Constant Velocity...
  • Page 58 Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Accessing CV Driveline Joints 33992 Refer to Figure 5-14 on page 53: Rotate Driveline Shield to Align There are two ways the constant velocity driveline joints 3-Holes in Shield With Grease Zerks shown in Figure 5-14 can be accessed for lubrication.
  • Page 59 Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 33995 Red Locking Tab White Locking Ring Pried Up Rotated Counterclockwise Unlocked Driveline Shield Figure 5-18 33966 Driveline Shield Pulled Back Exposed CV Grease Zerks Slide Driveline Shield Back To Expose Grease Zerks Figure 5-19 1/26/21 RC(M)3715 &...

  • Page 60: Section 6: Specifications & Capacities

    Table of Contents Section 6: Specifications & Capacities Section 6: Specifications & Capacities RC(M)3715 & RCG(M)3715 Models Specifications & Capacities Horsepower range 50 - 160 hp (37.3 - 119.3 kw) 540 rpm or 1000 rpm Gearbox horsepower 160 hp (119.3 kw) Divider and 130 hp (96.9 kw) Center & Wings Gearbox lubrication Gear Lube 80-90W EP Gearbox oil capacity...
  • Page 61 Table of Contents Section 6: Specifications & Capacities 10'- 3" (3.12 m) 7'- 3" (2.21 m) Add 8" (20.3 cm) for 29" Airplane Tires 70532 70526 Narrow Transport Transport Width Without Special Adjustments 15'- 10" (4.83 m) 70525 1/26/21 RC(M)3715 & RCG(M)3715 Rotary Cutters 334-114M...

  • Page 62: Section 7: Features & Benefits

    Section 7: Features & Benefits RC(M)3715 & RCG(M)3715 Models Features Benefits Rotary Cutters All Land Pride 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 63: Section 8: Troubleshooting

    Table of Contents Section 8: Troubleshooting Section 8: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Solution Gearbox overfilled Drain oil level with fill hole or to full mark on dipstick. Seals damaged Replace seals. Oil seal leaking Grass or wire wrapped on shaft Clean off wrapped material and check seal areas daily.

  • Page 64: Section 9: Torque & Tire Inflation Chart

    Table of Contents Section 9: Torque & Tire Inflation Chart Section 9: Torque & Tire Inflation Chart Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes Bolt Head Identification Bolt Head Identification 10.9 Bolt Size Bolt Size (inches) Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 (Metric) Class 5.8...

  • Page 65: 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 66 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA...

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