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Rotary Cutters
RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and
RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM)
Table of Contents
318-263M
Operator's Manual
!
Read the Operator's 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!
© Copyright 2008 Printed
Cover photo may show optional equipment
not supplied with standard unit.
23584
9/04/08

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  • Page 1 Rotary Cutters RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Table of Contents 23584 318-263M Operator’s Manual Read the Operator’s 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! ©...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 3: Look For The Safety Alert Symbol

    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.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6: Safety Labels

    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.
  • Page 7 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...
  • Page 8 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...
  • Page 9: Important Safety Information

    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...
  • Page 10 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...
  • Page 11 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...
  • Page 12: Free Maintenance Video

    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.
  • Page 13: Dealer Assembly & Preparations

    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.
  • Page 14: Hydraulic Plumbing

    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...
  • Page 15: Tractor Hook-Up To Swivel Clevis Hitch

    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).
  • Page 16: Tractor Hook-Up To Bar-Tite Clevis Hitch

    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).
  • Page 17: Hydraulic Hook-Up

    (#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...
  • Page 18: Unhooking From The Cutter

    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...
  • Page 19: Section 2: Operating Instructions

    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...
  • Page 20: Operating Speed & Turning Angle

    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.
  • Page 21: General Operating Instructions

    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.
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23: Center And Wing Section Leveling

    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.
  • Page 24: Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication

    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”...
  • Page 25: Drivelines With Slip Clutches

    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.
  • Page 26: Clutch Run-In Procedure

    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”...
  • Page 27: Clutch Run-In Procedure

    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:...
  • Page 28 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...
  • Page 29: Skid Shoe Maintenance

    Step 5 Install end half clamps if available. 23553 9/04/08 RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents Skid Shoe Maintenance WARNING! Excessive wear on skid shoes may cause inadequate operation...
  • Page 30: Tractor Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 31: Axle Hub Bearing

    Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication Lubrication Points Lubrication Multi-purpose Legend spray lube 9/04/08 RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents Multi-purpose Multi-purpose grease lube oil lube Axle Hub Bearing Repack wheel bearings...
  • Page 32: Double Swivel Clevis Hitch

    Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication 23575 23575 RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents Main Hitch Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Quantity = As required 23578 Wing Hinges Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease...
  • Page 33: Intermediate Driveline Joints

    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...
  • Page 34: Conventional Driveline Joints & Shields

    Drivelines with internal profile tube grease point Drivelines with external profile tube grease point Drivelines with internal profile tube grease point RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents 23567 Conventional Driveline Profile Tubes...
  • Page 35 Drivelines with internal tube grease point Drivelines with external tube grease point Drivelines with internal tube grease point 9/04/08 RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents 15312 Constant Velocity Input Driveline...
  • Page 36: Wing Driveline Joints & Shields

    Drivelines with internal profile tube grease point Drivelines with external profile tube grease point Drivelines with internal profile tube grease point RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents 14618 Wing Driveline Profile Tubes...
  • Page 37: Section 5: Specifications & Capacities

    Shock Load Suspension Machine Weight (With front / rear chain guards) Tongue Weight Min. PTO Horse Power 9/04/08 RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents RCB6010 & RCB6015 Series RCB6010 120” 135”...
  • Page 38: Section 6: Features And Benefits

    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...
  • Page 39: Section 7: Troubleshooting

    Blade carrier bent Excessive side skid wear Excessive vibration Wing cylinder movement too slow 9/04/08 RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents Solution Drain to level fill hole Replace seals...
  • Page 40: Tire Inflation Chart

    Blade Bolt Lock Nut 450 ft-lbs. Blade Carrier Hub Nut 550 ft-lbs. minimum Wheel Lug Nuts 85 ft-lbs. RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M Table of Contents Torque Values Chart Bolt Size (Metric) Grade 8 ft-lb N·m...
  • Page 41: Warranty

    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.
  • Page 42 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www.landpride.com...

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