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This could result in injury or equipment damage. 9/04/08 RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents Look For The Safety Alert Symbol The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety precaution must be taken.
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Do not use safety chain for towing. RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents Transport Machinery Safely Comply with state and local laws.
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When removing and installing wheels, use wheel handling equipment adequate for the weight involved. 9/04/08 RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents Wear Protective Equipment Wear protective clothing and equipment.
Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents specified by Land Pride. When ordering new components make sure the correct safety labels are included in the request.
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Land Pride Important Safety Information 9/04/08 RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents 23578 23578 ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 23578 23578 818-552C Danger! Rotating Driveline Entanglement Hazard...
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Important Safety Information RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents 23578 23578 23578 23578 Land Pride 818-540C Danger! Shield Missing - DO NOT Operate 818-543C Danger! Guard Missing - DO NOT Operate...
Land Pride Important Safety Information 9/04/08 RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents TRACTOR MUST HAVE SAFETY GUARDING 23578 23578 23578 23578 818-276C Warning! Rotating Blade Hazard 818-840C Danger: Rollover Hazard...
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Important Safety Information 23572 Double Swivel Clevis Hitch Shown 23572 Bar-Tite Clevis Hitch Shown RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents 23579 23579 838-094C Warning: High Pressure Located on Double Swivel Clevis Hitch flat plate...
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Land Pride Important Safety Information 9/04/08 RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents 23579 818-229C Amber Reflector Located on Left Wing, Right Wing and Weight Box 16612 23579 818-230C Red Reflector...
NOTE: A special point of information that the operator must be aware of before continuing. RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents Owner Assistance The Warranty Registration card should be filled out by the dealer at the time of purchase.
Do not over speed PTO. The cutter can be damaged when operated above its rated PTO RPM. 9/04/08 RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents Either a 540 rpm or 1000 rpm tractor Power Take-Off (PTO) is required.
All cylinders on the cutter are single action (one-way) type and should not be plumbed for two-way operation. RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents Hitch Assembly Illustration...
9/04/08 RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents 1. Make certain the parking jack (#3) is properly at- tached to the cutter hitch and secured with attachment pin (#8).
RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents 2. Make certain the parking jack (#3) is properly attached to the cutter and secured with attachment pin (#8).
(#5) to the cutter’s main frame to restrict the driveline inner shield from rotating. Re-latch safety chain to driveline guard. 9/04/08 RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents PTO Driveline Shortening Hydraulic Hook-up...
7. Remove hitch pin and unhook hydraulic hoses from tractor. Store hose ends on cutter deck. 8. Lower the parking jack to rest cutter on its front skids. RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents Land Pride...
6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the other wing section. Cutter is now ready for transporting. 9/04/08 RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents 23592 Transport Bar, Locked Position...
3. Rotate end of transport lock bar (#3) to the storage pin (#2) as shown in Figure 2-2. Secure with hairpin clips (#1). RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents 4. Lower wing sections to the down position.
RCM series are designed for a tractor with 1000 RPM rear PTO. 9/04/08 RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents DANGER! Do not lift deck to use cutting blades as a fan. Cutting blades are not properly designed or guarded for this use.
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Remember to look back often. RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents Now that you’re prepared and well briefed you may begin cutting.
Center Section Leveling Rod Figure 3-2 9/04/08 RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents 6. See Figure 3-3. Lower wings to ground position. Wing sections may need adjusting now that the center section is level.
Do not remove more material than necessary. b. Do not heat and pound out a cutting edge. RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents c. Do not grind blades to a razor edge. Leave a blunt cutting edge approximately 1/16”...
Repeat “run-in” instructions at the beginning of 9/04/08 RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents each season and when moisture and/or condensation seizes the inner friction plates.
Type A Clutch Disassembly Figure 5-4 RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents Refer to Figure 5-5 & Table Below: Progressively tighten each spring retainer bolt until correct spring height “A”...
See disassembly instructions. 9/04/08 RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents Disassembly Refer to Figure 5-7:...
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IMPORTANT: Before proceeding, secure the clutch firmly in a vise or other clamping device to prevent injury. RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents 4-Plate Disassembly 23696...
Torque to 31 ft. lbs. 23569 Wing Skid shoe Figure 4-9 RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents Tractor Maintenance One of the most important things you can do to prevent hydraulic system problems is to ensure that your tractor's reservoir remains free of dirt and contamination.
Please see your Land Pride dealer if the vent plug with dipstick was not included. 9/04/08 RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents Divider Box Type of Lubrication: 80-90W EP...
All Land Pride Cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary testing standards procedures specified by ANSI. Paint options Choice of red, green or tan to match popular tractor lines. RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents Benefits Land Pride 9/04/08...
This Warranty is not valid unless registered with Land Pride within 30 days from the date of purchase by the end user. 9/04/08 RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents Warranty Five years Parts and Labor.
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