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Operator's Manual
RC(M)5014 Series 2 (S/N D001133N+)
Read the operation 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!
Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
© Copyright 2021
Rotary Cutter
Manufacturing, Inc.
www.greatplainsmfg.com
Printed 9/3/21
70787
EN
334-741M

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  • Page 1 Table of Contents Operator’s Manual RC(M)5014 Series 2 (S/N D001133N+) Rotary Cutter Manufacturing, Inc. www.greatplainsmfg.com Read the operation 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! 70787 Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.

  • 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 Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. 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, Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Table of Contents Continued See previous page for Table of Contents. 9/3/21...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

     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 The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard Careful operation is your best to personal safety and extra precaution must be taken.

  • Page 6: Transport Safely

     Lower implement to the ground and  Replace parts on this implement correct tools and equipment. follow all shutdown procedures with genuine Great Plains parts  Always properly match the wheel before leaving the operator’s seat to only. Do not alter this implement in size to the properly sized tire.

  • Page 7: Wear Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe)

    Use Seat Belt and ROPS Keep Riders Off Lights and Devices Machinery  Great Plains recommends the use of a CAB or roll-over-protective-  A slow moving power machine  Never carry riders on the tractor or structures (ROPS) and seat belt can create a hazard when driven 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. 9/3/21...

  • 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 Great Plains dealer. To find your nearest dealer, surface. visit our dealer locator at www.greatplainsag.com.
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 70754 858-954C Safety Combo 818-130C Warning: Use with 540 rpm only (RC5014) 818-240C Warning: Use with 1000 rpm only (RCM5014) 70754 9/3/21 RC(M)5014 Series 2 (S/N D001133N+) Rotary Cutter 334-741M...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 70878 70787 858-956C Danger: Guard Missing DO NOT Operate Located beneath each gearbox shield 70754 70754 818-552C Danger! Rotating Driveline Hazard 3-Places (Top of splitter shield, main driveline and wing driveline) RC(M)5014 Series 2 (S/N D001133N+) Rotary Cutter 334-741M 9/3/21...
  • Page 13 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 70787 70789 858-947C Danger! Thrown Object & Rotating Blade Hazard (2 places) Located on back of wing and weight box 707546 858-950C Warning! Pinching & Crushing Hazard 70756 9/3/21 RC(M)5014 Series 2 (S/N D001133N+) Rotary Cutter 334-741M...
  • Page 14 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 70756 858-951C Warning! Crushing Hazard 70788 818-230C 1 11/16" x 2 13/16" Red Reflector (3 places) Located on back side of wing axle and center deck axle 70788 838-614C 2" x 9" Red Reflector (2 places) Located on back side of wing axle and weight 70758 838-615C...
  • Page 15 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 70787 818-229C 1 3/4" x 2 3/4" Amber Reflector 70789 838-615C 2" x 9" Amber Reflector (3 places) Located front left corner of the center deck, front upper right corner of the weight box, and back upper right corner on the left side of the weight box.

  • Page 16: Using This Manual

    Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Great Plains welcomes you to the growing family of new The parts on your Rotary Cutter have been specially product owners. This Rotary Cutter has been designed designed by Great Plains and should only be replaced with care and built by skilled workers using quality with genuine Great Plains parts.

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

    Rear power take-off speed: Great Plains dealer. See “Selector Control Valve Kit” RC5014 ......540 rpm on page 38 for optional control valve kits.

  • Page 18: Hitch Types

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

  • Page 19: Hitch Assembly

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Tractor Shutdown Procedure Attach Park Jack The following are basic tractor shutdown procedures. Refer to Figure 1-8: Follow these procedures and any additional shutdown Attach park jack (#7) to jack mount as shown and procedures provided in your tractor Operator’s Manual secure with attached pin (#8).

  • Page 20: Standard Clevis Hitch Hook-Up

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 70761 37298 Standard Clevis Hitch Hook-up Figure 1-9 Standard Clevis Hitch Hook-up Raise or lower park jack (#3) to align clevis (#6) with tractor drawbar. Drawbar should fit between lower and upper plates of clevis. DANGER 8.
  • Page 21 Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 70771 37298 LP Performance Hitch Hook-up Figure 1-10 LP Performance Hitch Hook-up 5. Store center 3-point link in the tractor’s storage hook. 6. Start tractor, raise 3-point arms fully up, and carefully DANGER back tractor within close proximity of clevis (#6).

  • Page 22: Bar-Tite Hitch Hook-Up

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 70772 37298 Bar-Tite Hitch Hook-up Figure 1-11 Attach Bar-Tite Hitch to Rotary Cutter 22265 Refer to Figure 1-11: DANGER To avoid serious injury or death: A crushing hazard exists while hooking-up and unhooking the implement. Keep people and animals away while backing-up to the implement or pulling away from the implement.

  • Page 23: Driveline Assembly

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 9. Insert 1" x 6 1/2" GR5 hex bolt (#12) through swivel clevis (#5) and pivot tube (#6). Secure bolt with locknut (#13). Tighten locknut snugly to remove all 70798 play. Do Not torque 1" locknut. 10.

  • Page 24: Hydraulic Hook-Up

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Driveline Hook-up to Tractor 70799 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 25 Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 70872 70776 Hydraulic Hook-up (LP Performance Hitch Shown) Figure 1-16 Wing Axle Assembly to Center Axle Remove Shipping Bar With Transport Locks Set Refer to Figure 1-17: Figure 1-18 WARNING Remove Shipping Crossbar To avoid serious injury or death: Connect turnbuckle to wing WARNING axle before lowering wing.

  • Page 26: Driveline Clearance Check

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Unfold Wing Driveline Clearance Check Refer to Figure 1-19: Check driveline for adequate clearance under all ranges of cutter height. DANGER NOTE: The lift cylinder should raise the cutter up To avoid serious injury or death: Keep everyone out of the while pushing the control lever forward and lower area where the wing deck will unfold.

  • Page 27: Purge Hydraulic System

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 10. Draw nuts securing carriage bolts (#3) up snug and 4. Restart tractor and slowly activate tractor control lift rotate driveline hanger (#1) down. If hanger makes lever to extend lift cylinder (#3) and to purge trapped contact with driveline (#4), re-adjust hanger down air from the hydraulic system.
  • Page 28 Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Hook-up LED Lights 70778 Refer to Figure 1-23: 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 1-24. Route lead wire harness (#13) through the front and rear spring hose loops (#2).

  • Page 29: Unhook Rotary Cutter

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Unhook Rotary Cutter 70777 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 30 Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Refer to Figure 1-30: 70761 13. Remove park jack (#3) from weight box and attach to jack mount as shown. Fully insert jack detent pin (#5) to secure the park jack. 14. If needed, realign park jack to be vertical. Refer to “Park Jack Angle Alignment”...

  • Page 31: Section 2: Adjustments

    Table of Contents Section 2: Adjustments Section 2: Adjustments Park Jack Angle Alignment LP Performance Hitch Hole Diameter Refer to Figure 2-1: Refer to Figure 2-2: The jack mount angle should be adjusted to position the The LP Performance Hitch is designed to receive a park jack vertical while supporting the cutter hitch.
  • Page 32 Table of Contents Section 2: Adjustments Level Cutter Decks These adjustments should be made with your cutter hooked to the tractor operating the unit or to a tractor having the same drawbar height. Level Center Deck Refer to Figure 2-3 & Figure 2-4 With cutter attached to a tractor, disengage power take-off, and park on a level, hard surface.
  • Page 33 Table of Contents Section 2: Adjustments Level Wing Deck WARNING Refer to Figure 2-5: To avoid serious injury or death: Stay clear from underneath The wing section will need adjusting if wing deck top is the cutter and directly behind transport tires. The cutter could not level with center deck top when wing is unfolded.

  • Page 34: Start-Up Checklist

    Table of Contents Section 3: Operating Instructions Section 3: Operating Instructions • Startup Checklist Always disconnect driveline from the tractor before servicing the drivetrain and components powered by the Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent drivetrain. A person can become entangled in the drivetrain upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper if the tractor is started and the power take-off is engaged.

  • Page 35: Section 3: Operating Instructions

    Table of Contents Section 3: Operating Instructions • • Cutter blades can continue to rotate while decelerating The cutter must be operated with wing and weight box after power take-off is disengaged. Remain on the tractor attached. Removing one will increase risk of rollover. seat until rotating parts come to a complete stop.

  • Page 36: Blade Operation Inspection

    Hazard” on page 3. Replace damaged and worn occurs thereafter. hoses with genuine Great Plains parts. • Always follow “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” provided in 14. Make repairs to cutter and tractor before continuing this manual before dismounting the tractor.

  • Page 37: Transport Locks

    Table of Contents Section 3: Operating Instructions Transport Locks Select a safe ground speed when transporting from one area to another. Maximum transport speed for the Rotary Cutter is 20 mph (32.2 km/h). DO NOT IMPORTANT: Always disengage tractor’s power EXCEED.

  • Page 38: Field Set-Up

    Section 3: Operating Instructions Road Side Cutting Unfold Wing and Set Cutting Height Great Plains recommends the Rotary Cutter be equipped Refer to Figure 3-4: with chain guards to stop flying objects when cutting road IMPORTANT: Cutting blades may become locked sides.
  • Page 39 Table of Contents Section 3: Operating Instructions Engage Blades IMPORTANT: Cutter blades can lock-up against each other during start-up and shut-down, especially if tractor’s power take-off engagement is “INSTANT ON” and/or “INSTANT OFF” . Follow Blade Engagement and Blade Disengagement instructions to help eliminate blade lock up.
  • Page 40 With a little practice you will be manner that faster moving vehicles can easily see you pleased with what you and your Great Plains 14' (4.27 m) and pass you safely. Reduce your speed when traveling Folding Rotary Cutter can do.

  • Page 41: Section 4: Options & Accessories

    • Laminated tires are constructed of laminated layers of Great Plains offers two types of safety guards for the solid rubber that will never go flat. RC5014 series 2 to best suit your application: single row •...

  • Page 42: Part Number & Description

    It attaches to one of the tractor’s duplex outlets. See your local Great Plains dealer if your tractor is not properly equipped with the correct number of duplex outlets.
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  • Page 44: Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication

    Shutdown Procedure” on page 15. Dismount tractor Replace damaged components as needed. Order only and check for objects wrapped around the blade genuine Great Plains parts from your local Great Plains spindles. Block deck up before removing any objects. dealer.

  • Page 45: Chain Guards

    Replace Wing Gearbox Driveline Shield Access any damaged or missing chain guard components as Figure 5-2 needed. Order only genuine Great Plains parts from your local Great Plains dealer. 70871 Gearbox Driveline Shielding...

  • Page 46: Cutter Blades

    Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Cutter Blades 5. Unscrew locknut (#5) to remove cutter blade (#2). Blade bolt (#1) is keyed and will not turn freely. DANGER 6. Both blades should be sharpened at the same angle as the original cutting edge and must be replaced or To avoid serious injury or death: re-ground at the same time to maintain proper...
  • Page 47 Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 70784 Use 1-11/16" Socket Wrench On Blade Nut #5 Great Plains Cutter Blade Parts Part No. Part Description 318-586A BLADE BOLT KIT (Item No’s 1, 4, & 5) 1 802-277C BLADE BOLT...

  • Page 48: Skid Shoes

    There is a skid shoe mounted on each side of the center section and two skid shoes mounted on each wing section. Check all skid shoes for wear and replace if necessary. Order only genuine Great Plains parts from your local Great Plains dealer. Center Skid Shoes...

  • Page 49: Weight Box Skid Shoe

    Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Wing Skid Shoes 70782 Refer to Figure 5-8: IMPORTANT: Excessive wear on skid shoes can weaken cutter side panels and cause damage that will require extensive repairs. Always replace skid shoes at the first sign of wearing thin. Replace wing skid shoes as follows: Remove 3/8"...
  • Page 50 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 Great Plains parts from your local Great Plains dealer. Fixed Clevis Hitch Wear Point...

  • Page 51: Drivelines With Slip Clutches

    Before each use, check that all driveline shields and drivelines are in place, undamaged and in working order. Replace shields and drivelines as needed. Order only genuine Great Plains parts from your local Great Plains dealer. DANGER To avoid serious injury or death: Tractor power take-off shaft...

  • Page 52: Long Term Storage

    4. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust. Ask your Great Plains 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: Ordering Replacement Parts

    8. Follow all unhooking instructions on page 25 when disconnecting tractor from cutter. Ordering Replacement Parts Great Plains offers equipment in factory standard Beige with black highlights. This implement may also be purchased in Orange, Green, or Red. When ordering an optional color, the suffix number corresponding to the color must be added at the end of the part number.

  • Page 54: Lubrication Points

    Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Lubrication Points Lubrication Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Intervals in hours at which spray lube grease lube oil lube lubrication is required Legend 26537 Repack Annually Hours Axle Hub Bearing Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Grease wheel bearings every 150 hours.
  • Page 55 Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Hours Wing Axle Pivot Pins 2-zerks per wing (right-hand wing shown) Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required 35960 Hours Center Axle Pivot Pins 3-zerks Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required 35960 Hours...
  • Page 56 Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 70480 Hours Bar-Tite Hitch (Optional) 3-zerks Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 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.

  • Page 57: Divider Box

    Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 30215 Do Not Overfill Gearbox Change oil after first 50 hours, then change it yearly or every 600 hours. IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the gearbox with oil. Oil will expand when hot. Make sure the implement is level and oil is cool before checking oil level.
  • Page 58 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 59 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 = Constant Velocity CV Driveline without overrunning clutch...
  • Page 60 Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Accessing CV Driveline Joints 33992 Refer to Figure 5-16 on page 55: Rotate Driveline Shield to Align There are two ways the constant velocity driveline joints 3-Holes in Shield With Grease Zerks shown in Figure 5-16 can be accessed for lubrication.
  • Page 61 Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 33995 Red Locking Tab White Locking Ring Pried Up Rotated Counterclockwise Unlocked Driveline Shield Figure 5-20 33966 Driveline Shield Pulled Back Exposed CV Grease Zerks Slide Driveline Shield Back To Expose Grease Zerks Figure 5-21 9/3/21 RC(M)5014 Series 2 (S/N D001133N+) Rotary Cutter 334-741M...

  • Page 62: Section 6: Specifications & Capacities

    Table of Contents Section 6: Specifications & Capacities Section 6: Specifications & Capacities RC5014 & RCM5014 Models Specifications & Capacities Min. horsepower 90 power take-off horsepower (67.1 kw) 250 (186.4 kw) Splitter Gearbox horsepower 225 (167.8 kw) Center deck & wing deck Gearbox Center deck &...
  • Page 63 Table of Contents Section 6: Specifications & Capacities 8'-9" (2.67 m) 9'-9" (2.97 m) 9'-10" (2.74 m) 26843 Transport Width With Wing Axle Disconnected At Transport Width With Wing Axle The Turnbuckle And Wheel Folded Back Connected At The Turnbuckle (See Figure 1-17 on page 21) 19'-3"...

  • Page 64: Section 7: Features & Benefits

    Section 7: Features & Benefits RC5014 & RCM5014 Models Features Benefits Surpassed industry safety All Great Plains cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary standards testing procedures specified by ISO & ASABE. Factory assembled Saves customer set-up time and money.

  • Page 65: 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 66: Section 9: Torque & Tire Inflation Charts

    Table of Contents Section 9: Torque & Tire Inflation Charts Section 9: Torque & Tire Inflation Charts 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 67: Warranty

    20 miles per hour (32 kilometers per hour), or failures occurring from soils with rocks, stumps, or other obstructions. Great Plains reserves the right to make changes in materials or design of the product at any time without notice. he warranty shall not be interpreted to render Great Plains liable for damages of any kind, direct or consequential or contingent to property.
  • Page 68 Great Plains, Mfg. 1525 E. North St. P.O. Box 5060 Salina, KS 67402...

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