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Table of Contents Operator’s Manual RC45180 & RCM45180 Rotary Cutter Read the Operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instruc- tions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it! 14115 Cover illustration may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
Copyright 2008 All rights Reserved Land Pride 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, 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.
Make sure everyone that uses this machine has read the Operator’s Manual and understands how to operate it safely. This Operator’s Manual is considered a part of the imple- ment and should remain so when loaned or sold. RC45180 & RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312-382M...
Foreign fluids in the tissue must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene will result. RC45180 & RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312-382M Table of Contents 22. Do not permit anyone to stand between tractor and cutter - especially during tractor hook-up.
ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 818-552C 13313 Danger! Rotating Driveline Entanglement Hazard 818-540C Danger! Shield Missing 13313 - DO NOT Operate 14086 RC45180 & RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312-382M 818-130C Caution! Use 540 rpm PTO only 818-240C Caution! Use 1000 rpm PTO only...
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Important Safety Information 14099 14099 14099 14099 RC45180 & RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312-382M Table of Contents TRACTOR MUST HAVE SAFETY GUARDING Land Pride 818-276C Warning! Rotating Blade Hazard 818-556C Danger! Thrown Object Hazard 818-554C Warning! General Safety Information 818-557C Notice To Owner...
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Land Pride Important Safety Information 14100 14099 7/14/08 Table of Contents 818-229C 14101 Amber Reflector 818-230C 14101 Red Reflector 818-561C Warning! Moving Parts Hazard RC45180 & RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312-382M 818-555C Danger! Rotat- ing Blade Hazard...
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Important Safety Information 14099 14099 RC45180 & RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312-382M Table of Contents 818-440C Caution! Wing latches & transport link information. 818-559C Notice To Owner 14086 Land Pride 818-240C Caution! Use 1000 rpm PTO only 7/14/08...
Owner Assistance If customer service or repair parts are required contact your local Land Pride Dealer. He has trained personnel, repair parts, and the equipment needed to service your implement. These parts have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride parts.
Assembly & Preparations This cutter has been partially assembled at the factory. The hitch & both wing axles will need to be assembled. RC45180 & RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312-382M Table of Contents Left & Right Wing Axle Assembly NOTE: Hardware bag should be banded to unit.
The standard cutter is equipped with hydraulic cylinders for each wing to provide simultaneous folding. An optional hydraulic lift adjustment kit is also available from your Dealer. Hydraulic Plumbing Figure 1-4 RC45180 & RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312-382M 13895 Figure 1-3...
Attach the 1 3/4-20 splined end to the input side of the power divider gearbox. At- tach end with the quick disconnect to the tractor. 14103 RC45180 & RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312-382M Table of Contents 11150 NOTE: The PTO quick disconnect consists of a graphite reinforced, round sleeve that must be rotat- ed about it's own axis to engage/disengage the shaft.
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PTO shaft. If an interference condi- tion exists, it may be necessary to modify the drawbar height/length of the tractor. RC45180 & RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312-382M...
Release wing latch and then lower the wings to full-down posi- tion. RC45180 & RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312-382M Table of Contents Reference Section 1...
1. Park the cutter on a level, solid area. 2. Shut off tractor engine and engage parking brake. 3. Install jack & crank up the jack until it is supporting the unit. 4. Unhitch from tractor. RC45180 & RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312-382M Figure 2-3...
(#2), until it’s "A" measurement is the same as the previous axle as- sembly (with the shortest "A" measurement). 14104 RC45180 & RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312-382M Table of Contents Center Deck Rear Axle Figure 3-1...
NOTE: Bumpers will need to be checked periodically for over-compression. When dimension "A" gets to 1", the cushions should both be replaced. Bumper part number is 312-313D 13153 Wing Deck Tail Bumper RC45180 & RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312-382M Figure 3-4...
Loose blade carrier Blade carrier bent Excessive side skid wear Excessive vibration Wing cylinder movement too slow RC45180 & RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312-382M Table of Contents Solution Drain to level fill hole Replace seals Clean off wrapped material and check seal areas daily...
Skid Shoe Service & Replacement The center deck skid shoes should be checked periodical- ly for wear and replaced is necessary. Order center deck skid shoe Land Pride part #312-218H. No adjustment is required. CAUTION! Skid shoe replacement must be done with the deck raised to the transport position and securely blocked.
5. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to pre- 10103 vent rust. Aerosol Buckskin touch-up paint is avail- able from your dealer. Order Land Pride part #821- 011C. 6. Replace all damaged or missing decals. 7. Store the cutter inside if possible. Inside storage will reduce maintenance and make for a longer cutter life.
The hub should be greased until grease purges from the re- lief hole. Wing Hinges (6) Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Quantity = As required Ratchet Jack Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Quantity = As required RC45180 & RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312-382M Intervals at which lubrication is required Required...
Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication 14105 14052 14051 RC45180 & RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312-382M Table of Contents Axle Rockshaft & Axle Link Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Quantity = As required 14180 Main Hitch Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Quantity = As required...
8 hours to prevent premature failure of the joint. c. Grease fittings are located on the u-joints and driveline shields and should be lubricated every 8 hours of operation. RC45180 & RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312-382M...
Belleville Springs and lug rings to ac- cess friction disks and hub for inspec- tion or service. Step 6 Inspect friction disks and hub. 14232 RC45180 & RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312-382M Table of Contents Assembly 14233 Land Pride Step 1 Place the hub and friction disks into the housing.
5 x 15 Rim only or 21” Solid Core or 25.5 x 8.0-14 18 Ply-tube-type Four Compression type springs on center wheels Four Rubber Bumper cushions on wing wheels 4,400 lbs. Tongue Weight 1,600 lbs. 50 - 150 RC45180 & RCM45180 Rotary Cutter 312-382M 14,853 14,112 15,569 14,486...
This Warranty is limited to the replacement of any defective part by Land Pride and the installation by the dealer of any such re- placement part, and does not cover common wear items such as blades, belts, tines, etc.
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