Land Pride RC5014 Series Operator's Manual

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RC(M)5014 Series 2 (S/N 1316091+)

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334-713M

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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 8/29/24...
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 Fixed Clevis Hitch Wear Point ....48 Land Pride Performance Hitch Wear Points ..48 Bar-Tite Hitch Wear Points ....48 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 your best The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard assurance against an accident.
Page 6  Lower implement to the ground and  Replace parts on this implement using the correct tools and follow all shutdown procedures with genuine Land Pride parts only. equipment. before leaving the operator’s seat to Do not alter this implement in a way ...
Page 7 Use Seat Belt and ROPS Keep Riders Off Lights and Devices Machinery  Land Pride recommends the use of a CAB or roll-over-protective-  Never carry riders on the tractor or  A slow moving power machine structures (ROPS) and seat belt implement.
Page 8: 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.  Be aware of and follow OSHA  If possible, change into disposable Avoid Crystalline Silica (or other local, State, or Federal) or washable work clothes at the (Quartz) Dust work site;...
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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 70754 70440 858-954C Danger & Warning Combo: List of Safety Hazards 1 Place: On top of the A-frame hitch 70382 70754 70279 818-130C (RC5014) Warning: Operate only with 540 rpm Power Take-off Speed 1 Place: On top of the splitter gearbox shield 818-240C (RCM5014) Warning: Operate only with 1000 rpm Power Take-off Speed...
Page 12 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 70878 70441 70787 858-956C Danger: Entanglement Hazard / Guard missing 4 Places: Located beneath each gearbox shield 70754 70375 70754 818-552C Danger: Rotating Driveline - Keep Away 3 Places: Top of splitter shield, main driveline and wing driveline RC(M)5014 Series 2 (S/N 1316091+) Rotary Cutter 334-713M 8/29/24...
Page 13 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 70787 70443 70789 858-947C Danger: Thrown Object and Rotating Blade Hazard 2 Places: Located on back of wing and weight box 707546 70444 858-950C Warning: Pinching and Crushing Hazard 1 Place: Located on the top Left side of the center axle. 70756 8/29/24 RC(M)5014 Series 2 (S/N 1316091+) Rotary Cutter 334-713M...
Page 14 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 70445 70756 858-951C Warning: Crushing Hazard 1 Place: Located on the top Right side of the center axle. 70137 70788 818-230C Red Reflector: 1 3/4" x 2 3/4" 3 Places: Located on back side of wing axle and center deck axles 70788 838-614C...
Page 15 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 70137 70787 818-229C Amber Reflector: 1 3/4" x 2 3/4" 1 Place: Located on front side of right wing deck 70789 73138 838-615C Amber Reflector: 2" x 9" 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
Further Assistance this manual and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe and efficient operation. Your Land Pride dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new implement. If for any reason you do not understand • The information contained within this manual was any part of this manual or are not satisfied with the current at the time of printing.
Page 17: Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
Rear power take-off speed: Land Pride dealer. See “Selector Control Valve Kit” on RC5014 ......540 rpm 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 Land Pride Performance Hitch, bar-tite hitch, ball hitch, and pintle hitch. See your nearest Land Pride dealer should you want to change your hitch set-up. Constant Level Clevis Hitch (Standard)
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 Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 37298a Center 3-Point Link Power Take-off Shaft Drawbar 3-Point Lift Arms 70761 Standard Clevis Hitch Hook-up Figure 1-9 Constant Level Clevis Hitch Hook-up Raise or lower park jack (#3) to align clevis (#6) with tractor drawbar.
Page 21 Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 37298a Center 3-Point Link Power Take-off Shaft Drawbar 3-Point Lift Arms 70771 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.
Page 22 Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 37298a Center 3-Point Link Power Take-off Shaft Drawbar 3-Point Lift Arms 70772 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 connecting and disconnecting 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 70798 clevis (#5) and pivot tube (#6). Secure bolt with locknut (#13). Tighten locknut snugly to remove all 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 connecting or disconnecting 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 Remove Shipping Bar With Transport Locks Set Figure 1-18 Turnbuckle (#4) to be secured Remove Shipping Crossbar between the two flanges. WARNING To avoid serious injury or death: •...
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 49 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 14. 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. 15. 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 23574 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 70447 WARNING To avoid serious injury or death: Stay clear from underneath the cutter and directly behind transport tires. The cutter could fall suddenly causing the decks to lower and tires to roll back. 3.
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 • Always follow “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” provided in Exceeding rated cutting capacity can damage drive this manual before dismounting the tractor. components, cutter blades, and deck components. • • Cutter blades can continue to rotate while decelerating The cutter must be operated with wing and weight box after power take-off is disengaged.
Page 36: Blade Operation Inspection
See “Avoid High Pressure Fluids remove switch key. Hazard” on page 3. Replace damaged and worn hoses with genuine Land Pride parts. Block center deck up before working under cutter. 14. Make repairs to cutter and tractor before continuing 8.
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 Land Pride 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 rpm. If everything is still running smoothly, once more pleased with what you and your Land Pride 14' (4.27 m) raise the cutter to transport height to check for driveline Folding Rotary Cutter can do.
Page 41: Section 4: Options & Accessories
334-684A Diamond blade bar with dishpan Land Pride offers two types of safety guards for the RC5014 series 2 to best suit your application: single row Tire & Axle Arrangement Options chain guards, and double row chain guards. Land Pride offers four different tires and two axle •...
Page 42: Hose Accessories
It attaches to one of the tractor’s duplex outlets. See your local Land Pride 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
Replace damaged components as needed. Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride WARNING dealer. To avoid serious injury or death: •...
Page 45 Check that the wing gearbox driveline shielding and center gearbox driveline shielding is undamaged and in working order. Replace any damaged components as needed. Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride dealer. Wing Gearbox Driveline Shield Access...
Page 46: Cutter Blades
Small nicks can be ground out when sharpening. 3. Replace wheel rims and tires as needed with Refer to Figure 5-5 on page 43 when ordering Land Pride genuine Land Pride parts. Do not loosen split rim replacement blade components.
Page 47 1 1/2 oz (.04 kg). difference. Unbalanced blades will cause excessive vibration which can damage gearbox bearings and create structural cracks. Land Pride Cutter Blade Parts Refer to Figure 5-6: Carefully check cutting edges of blades in relation to Part No.
Page 48: 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 Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride dealer. DANGER To avoid serious injury or death:...
Page 49 Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Clutch Disassembly, Inspection & Assembly 14714 If clutch run-in procedure above indicated that one or more friction disks did not slip, then the clutch must be disassembled to separate the friction disks. Disassembly Refer to Figure 5-8: IMPORTANT: Not all clutches are assembled the...
Page 50: 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 Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride dealer. Center Skid Shoes...
Page 51 Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Wing Skid Shoes 70782 Refer to Figure 5-12: Wing Skid Shoe Replacement Parts Part No. Part Description 1 330-835D WING SKID SHOE 2 802-466C PLOW BOLT, 3/8" - 16 x 1 1/1/4" GRADE 5 4 331-120H HARDENED WING SKID SHOE IMPORTANT: Excessive wear on skid shoes can weaken cutter side panels and cause damage that...
Page 52 70847 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. Fixed Clevis Hitch Wear Point Refer to Figure 5-13: On the Fixed Clevis Hitch, check plate (#1) for excessive wear.
Page 53: 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 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 Hours Annually 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 74668 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 70479 Hours LP Performance Hitch (Optional) 2 - zerks Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required 83015 Daily Tractor Drawbar...
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 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 23556 Zerk Located through slot in tube 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 8/29/24 RC(M)5014 Series 2 (S/N 1316091+) Rotary Cutter 334-713M...
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) 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 Land Pride 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
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 68 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA...

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