Land Pride Brush Cutter RC35120 RCM35120 User Manual

RC35120 RCM35120

Operator’s Manual

Rotary Cutter

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Important Safety Information

For your safety and to develop a better understanding of

your equipment, thoroughly read the Operator’s Sections

of this manual before operation.

This Operator’s Manual is considered a part of the imple-

ment and should remain so when loaned or sold.

Prior To Operation

1. Do not allow anyone to operate this machine who has not

been properly trained in its safe operation.

2. Wear proper eye protection to prevent injury from

flying objects.

3. To prevent personal injury caused by thrown objects,

the use of front safety shields is strongly recommended.

4. Do not let children operate the implement.

5. Never allow passengers.

6. Do not leave the tractor or the implement unattended with

the engine running.

7. Before cutting, clear the area of objects and debris that

could become entangled in the blades or thrown from the

cutter.

Safety Notations

The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates that there is a

potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra

safety precautions must be taken. When you see this sym-

bol, be alert and carefully read the message that follows it.

In addition to design and conﬁguration of equipment; haz-

ard control and accident prevention are dependent upon

the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of

personnel involved in the operation, transport, mainte-

nance and storage of equipment.

Watch for the following Safety Notations throughout

your Operator’s Manual:

During Operation

1. Never operate the cutter near people and do not stand near

the cutter while blades are in motion.

2. After striking an object, disengage PTO, shut off tractor and

inspect for damage before continuing.

3. Do not operate the cutter in reverse unless necessary. De-

bris may be thrown from the front of the cutter; therefore, in-

creasing the risk of injury to the operator.

4. Check the cutter periodically for loose hardware and tighten

if necessary.

DANGER!

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word

is limited to the most extreme situations.

WARNING!

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoid-

5. Never operate the cutter while in the raised transport posi-

tion.

ed, could result in death or serious injury.

6. Disengage the PTO when raised for transport or backing up.

7. Travel slowly over rough terrain and be alert to holes and

gullies.

CAUTION!

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoid-

ed, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used

to alert against unsafe practices

8. Use warning flags or approved warning lights at night and

during other periods of poor visibility. Do your best to pre-

vent highway accidents.

9. Be alert to traffic when crossing or cutting near roadways.

Always maintain complete control of the machine. Know

your state and local laws concerning highway safety and

regulations. Comply with these laws when transporting ma-

chinery.

Safety Rules

These rules and instructions

must be reviewed at least annually

by all operators!

10.Keep PTO shielding in place and in good condition. Do not

operate cutter with shields missing.

11.Always use proper PTO speed or machine damage may re-

sult.

Most accidents are the result of negligence and careless-

ness, caused by failure of the operator to follow safety pre-

cautions. Even though your implement is designed with

many built-in safety features, the following precautions are

mandatory to prevent such accidents.

12.In order to maintain steering control, add ballast to tractor.

To determine the amount of ballast required refer to your

tractor operator’s manual.

During Maintenance

1. Before performing maintenance, disconnect PTO driveline

and securely block cutter on safe supporting stands. Do not

position stands under axle or wheel supports.

Make sure everyone that uses this machine has read the

Operator’s Manual and understands how to operate it

safely.

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Important Safety Information

by the manufacturer. When ordering new components make

sure the correct safety labels are included in the request. To

order new labels go to your Land Pride dealer.

6. Refer to this section for proper label placement.

To install new labels:

Safety Labels

Your implement comes equipped with all safety labels in place.

They were designed to help you safely operate your implement.

2. Read and follow label directions.

3. Keep all safety labels clean and legible.

4. Replace all damaged or missing labels.

5. Some new equipment installed during repair require safety

labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified

a. Clean the area the label is to be placed.

b. Peel backing from label. Press firmly on surface

being careful not to cause air bubbles under label.

ROTATING DRIVELINE

KEEP AWAY!

818-130C

Caution 540 RPM

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ROTATING DRIVELINE

KEEP AWAY!

818-161C

Caution Rotary Cutter

General Safety

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ROTATING DRIVELINE

KEEP AWAY!

818-187C

Danger PTO Shield

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Important Safety Information

ROTATING DRIVELINE

KEEP AWAY!

818-187C

Danger PTO Shield

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818-229C

Amber Reflector

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818-230C

Red Reflector

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ROTATING DRIVELINE

KEEP AWAY!

818-240C

Caution 1000 RPM

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Important Safety Information

ROTATING DRIVELINE

KEEP AWAY!

ROTATING DRIVELINE

KEEP AWAY!

818-552C

Danger PTO Driveline

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ROTATING DRIVELINE

KEEP AWAY!

ROTATING DRIVELINE

KEEP AWAY!

818-552C

Danger PTO Driveline

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ROTATING DRIVELINE

KEEP AWAY!

ROTATING DRIVELINE

KEEP AWAY!

818-552C

Danger PTO Driveline

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818-554C

Warning General

Cutter Safety

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Important Safety Information

818-555C

Danger Rotating Blade

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818-556C

Danger Thrown Object

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818-557C

Notice To Owner

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Introduction

Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new

product owners. This implement has been designed with

care and built by skilled workers using quality materials.

Proper assembly, maintenance, and safe operating prac-

tices will help you get years of satisfactory use from the

machine.

only be replaced with genuine Land Pride parts.

Serial Number Plate

Refer to the Figure 1 for the location of your serial number

plate.

ROTATING DRIVELINE

KEEP AWAY!

Using This Manual

This Operator’s Section is designed to help familiarize you

with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments, trouble-

shooting, and maintenance. Read this manual and follow

the recommendations to help ensure safe and efﬁcient

operation.

The warranty sheet should be ﬁlled out by the owner and

dealer at the time of purchase. After completion give the

dealer the white copy and send the pink copy to Great

Plains. Keep your copy in the manual for use when corre-

sponding with the dealer.

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Serial Number Plate Location

Figure 1

To order a new Operator or Parts Manual contact your au-

thorized dealer or write to the address listed below in the

Owner Assistance paragraph. Include the model and seri-

al numbers of your unit.

For prompt service always use the serial number and model

number when ordering parts from your Land Pride Dealer.

Be sure to include your serial and model numbers in corre-

spondence also.

The information contained within this manual was current

at the time of printing. Some parts may change slightly to

assure you of the best performance.

Your dealer wants you to be satisﬁed with your new ma-

chine. If for any reason you do not understand any part of

this manual or are not satisﬁed with the service received,

the following actions are suggested:

Terminology:

"Right " or "Left" as used in this manual is determined by

facing the direction the machine will travel while in use un-

less otherwise stated.

1. Discuss the matter with your dealership Service Man-

ager make sure he is aware of any problems you may

have and that he has had the opportunity to assist

you.

Deﬁnitions:

NOTE: A special point of information related to it’s

preceding topic. The author’s intention is that you

read and note this information before continuing.

2. If you are still not satisﬁed, seek out the Owner or

General Manager of the dealership, explain the prob-

lem and request assistance.

3. For further assistance write to:

IMPORTANT: Information, related to it’s proceeding topic,

that the author feels would be of use.

Owner Assistance

Product Support

If customer service or repair parts are required contact

your local Land Pride dealer. He has trained personnel, re-

pair parts, and the equipment needed to service your im-

plement.

Land Pride, Service Department

1525 East North Street

P.O. Box 5060

Salina, Ks. 67402-5060

These parts have been specially designed and should

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Section 1 Assembly and Setup

1/2" x 1" x 1 1/8" long spacer (#12) and hitch brace

(#6) on inboard side of pivot. Secure with a 1" x

9 1/2" long bolt (#13), ﬂat washer (#14), and lock

nut (#8).

Tractor Requirements

The lift-type cutter is designed with a category II hitch.

Both Lift and Pull-Type Cutters are designed for tractors

with a minimum PTO horsepower rating of 50 HP and

maximum of 120 HP. Adequate front end weight is re-

quired on tractors for use with lift-type cutter.

c. Attach axle on the left hand side of cutter with

1 1/2" x 1" x 1 1/8" long spacer (#12) on both sides

of pivot attach hitch brace (#6) on inboard side of

pivot. Secure with a 1" x 9" long bolt (#15), ﬂat

washer (#14), and lock nut (#8)

Lift-Type Cutter

Refer to Figure 1-1:

Hitch & Axle Assembly

d. Install outboard axle mounts (#33) to deck mount-

ed support (#34) with pivot shaft pin (#35) and se-

cure with 1/4” -20 x 1 1/2” long hex bolt (#36) and

lock nut (#37).

NOTE: Do not tighten hardware until assembly is

complete.

1. Assemble hitch straps (#1) to inside of lower hitch an-

gles welded to cutter deck with 1 1/8" hitch pin (#2)

lock washers (#3) and nuts (#4).

NOTE: 1" bolts should be installed pointing outboard.

2. Install pivoting upper hitch (#5) to inside of hitch straps

with hitch braces (#6) on the outside. Do not attach

other end of hitch braces at this time. Install 1" x 6 1/2"

long bolt (#7) and lock nut (#8). Do not tighten bolts at

this time.

e. Fasteners for hitch straps (#1) and pivoting upper

hitch (#5) can now be tightened. Do not over tight-

en 1" x 6 1/2" long upper hitch bolt (#7). Upper

hitch must be free to pivot.

4. If cutter is equipped with ratchet height adjustment:

3. Attach axle assembly (#9) to rear of cutter:

a. Position axle as shown.

f. Install ratchet (#16) and secure with pins and clips

furnished with ratchet.

b. Attach axle on the right hand side of cutter with

cylinder pivot lug (#10) and 1 1/2" x 1" x 1 7/8"

long spacer (#11) on outboard side of pivot, and 1

5. If cutter is equipped with hydraulic height adjustment:

g. Install 3 1/2" x 8" hydraulic cylinder (#17) and se-

cure with 1" pins and clips furnished with cylinder.

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Section 1 Assembly and Setup

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Hitch & Axle Assembly

Figure 1-1

Tailwheel

Refer back to Figure 1-1:

1. Attach caster arm weldment (#18) to axle arm (#19)

with 1” pin (#20) secure with 5/16” x 2” long bolt (#21)

and lock nut (#22).

2. Install rubber bumpers (#23) one on top side of axle

arm mount and one below as shown and secure with

1/2” x 8” long bolt (#24), rubber stop washer (#25), ﬂat

washer (#26), and lock nut (#27). Tighten lock nut until

rubber bumper compresses to 1 3/4” as shown in Fig-

ure 1-2.

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3. Attach tailwheel yoke spindle (#28) to caster arm

weldment (#18) and secure with washer (#29) on bot-

tom and washer (#30) on top and spiral roll pin (#31).

Rubber Bumper Tightening Dimensions

Figure 1-2

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Section 1 Assembly and Setup

1 1/8” x 4” long bolts (#3), and lock nuts (#17).

Pull-Type Cutter

3. Attach safety chain (#4) to tongue (#1) using two 1”

USS ﬂat washers (#5) and 1” nylon lock nut (#6).

Tongue

Refer to Figure 1-3:

1. Position tongue (#1) in front of cutter as shown. Block

tongue in or near a horizontal position.

4. Install the hydraulic hose loop (#7) on the deck behind

the right hand lower hitch plate using a 3/8” x 3/4” long

bolt (#8), lock washer (#9), and ﬂat washers (#10).

2. Assemble tongue to lower hitch plates welded to cut-

ter deck with the 1 5/8” x 1 1/8” x 2” long spacers (#2),

5. Install jack (#11) to tongue and secure with pin (#12).

Tongue Assembly

Figure 1-3

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Section 1 Assembly and Setup

Rear Axle

Refer to Figure 1-4:

1. Attach axle assembly (#1) to rear of cutter:

NOTE: Axle arms can be installed with wheels to the

inboard or outboard side.

h. Position axle as shown.

i. Attach axle on the right hand side of cutter with

cylinder pivot lug (#2) and 1 1/2” x 1 7/8” long

spacer (#3) on outboard side of pivot, and 1 1/2” x

1” x 1 1/8” long spacer (#4) on inboard side of piv-

ot. Secure with a 1” x 9” long bolt (#5), ﬂat washer

(#6), and lock nut (#7).

2. Install rubber bumpers (#15) one on top side of axle

arm mount and one below and secure with 1/2” x 8”

long bolt (#16), rubber stop washer (#17), ﬂat washer

(#19), and lock nut (#18). Tighten lock nut until rubber

bumper compresses to 1 3/4”. Refer to

Figure 1-2.

j. Attach axle on left hand side of cutter with

1 1/2” x 1” x 1 1/8” spacer (#4) on both sides of piv-

ot. Secure with a 1” x 8 1/2” long bolt (#8), ﬂat

washer (#16), and lock nut (#7).

3. Attach wheels with tires mounted (#20) or 15” rims

(not shown) to hubs (#21) with 1/2” -20 x 1 1/8” long

ﬂange bolts (#22).

Leveling Rod

Refer back to Figure 1-3:

k. Install outboard axle mounts (#26) to deck mount-

ed supports (#27) with pivot shaft pin (#23) and

secure with 1/4” -20 x 1 1/2” long hex bolt (#25)

and lock nut (#24).

NOTE: The leveling rod is to be installed on the left

hand side of the cutter.

NOTE: 1” bolts should be installed pointing outboard.

1. Insert leveling rod (#13) through trunnion (#14).

2. Screw leveling tube (#5) over leveling rod (#13) and

secure with 1” jam nut (#16).

2. Install 3 1/2” x 8” hydraulic cylinder (#9) and secure

with 1” pins and clips furnished with cylinder.

3. Refer to Figure 1-4, attach clevis end (#28) of leveling

rod to lug (#29) tailwheel axle with 1” x 2” clevis pin

(#30) and secure with hair pin clips (#31).

3. Route hoses (#10) through hydraulic hose loop (#7)

Refer back to Figure 1-3.

Tailwheel

Refer to Figure 1-4:

NOTE: The leveling rod should be adjusted to level

the cutter after attaching cutter to tractor.

1. Attach axle arm weldment (#11) to axle arm mount

with 1” pin (#12) and secure with 5/16” x 2” long bolt

(#16) and lock nut (#14).

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Figure 1-4

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Section 1 Assembly and Setup

Safety Guards Assembly

Figure 1-5

Driveline Installation

Lift-Type Cutter

Slide the driveline end with the slip clutch device over

splined shaft of the gearbox and secure with locking de-

vice of driveline, as shown in Figure 1-1.

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Pull-Type Cutter

Attach constant velocity driveline to stub shaft on jackshaft

driveline and secure with locking device of PTO shaft, as

shown in Figure 1-3.

2. Align lower link arms of tractor to hitch pins on cutter.

Insert lower hitch pins into lower ball swivels on tractor

and secure with lynch pins (furnished by

the customer).

DANGER!

Rotary cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high

speeds; therefore, the use of front safety shields is strongly rec-

ommended when cutting along highways or in an area where

people may be present.

3. Adjust and attach tractor top link to pivoting upper

hitch on cutter with pin supplied. Secure with hair pin

cotter.

Safety Guards

4. If the cutter is equipped with optional hydraulic height

adjustment, connect cylinder hoses to tractor remote

outlets.

Refer to Figure 1-5:

1. Install chain guard (#1) to cutter front angle using 1/2” x

1 1/2” long hex bolts (#2), flat washers (#3), & nuts (#4).

5. Adjust tractor top link until upper hitch pin is aligned

vertically with lower hitch pins, refer to Figure 1-7.

2. Install side chain mounts (#5) to underside of front an-

gle using 1/2” 1 1/2” long hex bolts (#2) and nuts (#3).

Tractor Hook-Up

Refer to Figure 1-6:

Lift-Type Cutter

1. Be certain that tractor draw bar will not interfere. Move

draw bar ahead, aside or remove if required. Draw bar

should also be checked for clearance when unit is be-

ing raised for the ﬁrst time.

Lift-Type Tractor Hook-Up

Figure 1-6

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Section 1 Assembly and Setup

Refer to Figure 1-8:

9. Should the PTO shaft require shortening:

NOTE: Chain should be attached to PTO at imple-

ment end of shaft.

a. Hold the half shafts next to each other in the short-

est working position and mark them.

b. Shorten inner and outer guard tubes equally.

c. Shorten inner and outer sliding proﬁles by the

same length as the guard tubes.

d. Proper overlap is a minimum of one-half the

length of each tube, with both tubes being of equal

length.

e. Round off all sharp edges and remove burrs.

Grease sliding proﬁles.

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Top Link Alignment

Figure 1-7

6. Slide PTO shaft over the tractor’s splined PTO shaft

and secure with locking device of PTO shaft.

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Shortening PTO Shafts

Figure 1-8

7. Secure chain on PTO to hitch brace on cutter to re-

strict outer shield of PTO from rotating.

8. PTO shaft should now be moved back and forth to in-

sure that it is secured to the shafts of the tractor and

cutter gearbox.

Refer to Figure 1-9:

9. If check chain kit is purchased, assemble to cutter.

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Check Chain Assembly

Figure 1-9

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Section 1 Assembly and Setup

Pull-Type Cutter

Refer to Figure 1-10:

1. Back off leveling rod jam nut, (#16) and leveling tube

nut (#15) on leveling rod.

10. Secure chain on PTO around cutter tongue to restrict

outer shield of PTO from rotating. Leave adequate

length of chain loose for turning.

2. Raise tongue off the ground manually and support

tongue with screw jack.

NOTE: Chain should be attached to PTO at imple-

ment end of shaft.

3. Back the tractor up to the tongue until holes in drawbar

and cutter hitch are aligned.

11. PTO should now be moved back and forth to insure

that it is secured on the shaft of the tractor and stub

shaft on the cutter.

4. Attach cutter with 1 1/4” hitch pin and secure with lock

pin. Always use a pin that contains a safety locking de-

vice to prevent it from falling out.

12. Should the PTO shaft require shortening:

5. Place tongue jack in a horizontal position on the jack

mount located on the left front of cutter deck.

Refer back to Figure 1-8:

a. Hold the shafts next to each other in the shortest

working position and mark them.

6. Tighten leveling tube nut until it bottoms out on trun-

nion. Turn nut additional 2 or 3 turns and tighten jam

nut.

b. Shorten inner and outer guard tubes equally.

c. Shorten inner and outer sliding proﬁles by the

same length as the guard tubes.

7. Connect cylinder hoses to tractor remote outlets.

8. Attach safety chain on tongue hitch to tractor and lock

hook securely on chain. Adjust chain length to remove

all slack except what is necessary to permit turning of

the cutter.

d. Proper overlap is a minimum of one-half the

length of each tube, with both tubes being of equal

length.

e. Round off all sharp edges and remove burrs.

Grease sliding proﬁles.

9. Slide PTO shaft over tractor’s splined shaft and secure

with locking device of PTO shaft.

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Pull-Type Tractor Hook-Up

Figure 1-10

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Section 2 Operating Instructions

Transporting

CAUTION!

The cutter is 10’ 8” wide and care should be taken when en-

countering oncoming trafﬁc and roadside obstructions.

CAUTION!

When traveling on public roads whether at night or during the

day, use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to

operator’s of other vehicles. Comply with all Federal, State and

Local laws.

Operating Check List

In addition to design and conﬁguration of equipment; haz-

ard control and accident prevention are dependent upon

the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training in-

volved in their operation, transport, maintenance and stor-

age of equipment. Before beginning to cut the following

inspection should be performed.

CAUTION!

Always disengage tractor PTO before transporting cutter to

avoid injury from thrown objects or blade contact.

Check

Reference

1. On a lift-type cutter, when raising to transport position.

be certain that PTO shaft does not contact tractor or

cutter.

“Safety Rules” in this Manual.

Page 1

Check oil level in gearboxes.

Section 5

Page 22

2. Refer to Figure 2-1. The pull-type cutter is equipped

with a transport lock pin. Remove pin and hair pin cot-

ter from storage position and install in locking position

before transporting.

Check that all plugs in gearbox have

been replaced properly.

Section 5

Page 22

Be sure nuts and bolts are tight.

Section 1

Be certain all guards and shields are in

place.

Section 1

Page 11

NOTE: Hydraulic cylinder may be removed if neces-

sary when transport lock pin is in lock position.

Lubricate the cutter as needed. Refer to

“Maintenance and Lubrication”.

Section 5

Page 19

CAUTION!

To prevent personal injury caused by thrown objects, the use of

front & rear safety guards is strongly recommended! To avoid

injury or death from entanglement in rotating drivelines, the

drive gearbox shields must be in place and secure when operat-

ing.

DANGER!

Rotary cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high

speeds; therefore, the use of front & rear safety shields is

strongly recommended when cutting along highways or in an

area where people may be present.

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Cutting Instructions

Pull-Type Cutter Pin Position

1. Your cutter is equipped with free swinging cutting

blades to reduce shock loads to the cutter if striking

obstacles.

Figure 2-1

3. Reduce tractor ground speed when turning; be sure

tractor wheel does not contact cutter when turning.

Leave clearance so cutter does not contact obstacles

such as buildings, trees or fences.

2. Start the machine slowly; do not use full throttle. Allow

10 seconds for cutter blades to become aligned prop-

erly before going to full power.

3. The ground speed depends on two things; the density

of the material to be cut, and the size of the tractor.

Never run fast enough to overload the tractor.

4. The cutter should be transported no faster than 15

mph when equipped with laminated tires, and 20 mph

when equipped with pneumatic tires.

4. It is important to maintain 540 RPM PTO or 1000 RPM

speed. Loss of PTO speed will allow the blades to

hinge back and result in ragged, uneven cutting.

5. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way

that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.

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Section 2 Operating Instructions

5. This cutter was designed to cut grass and light brush

in right-of-ways, pastures and for shredding row crop

residues.

CAUTION!

Do not over speed PTO or machine damage may result. This

cutter (RC35120) designed to be used only with a tractor having

a 540 RPM rear PTO. The RCM35120 is designed to be used

with a tractor having a 1000 RPM PTO.

CAUTION!

Damage may occur if exceeding the cutting capacity of the cutter!

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Section 3 Adjustments

4. Adjust the tractor’s lower 3-point hitch arms to level

cutter left to right. Set tractor 3-point depth stop when

cutter is level to maintain a consistent mowing weight.

Lift-Type Cutting Height

Refer to Figure 3-1:

Pull-Type Cutting Height

1. The cutting height can be adjusted by extending or re-

tracting the hydraulic cylinder to the desired cutting

height.

CAUTION!

Engage parking brake, shut off tractor, remove key and disen-

gage PTO before making any height adjustments!

1. Lower cutter onto safely supported blocks to desired

cutting height. Be certain cutter is level.

2. If cutter is equipped with optional hydraulic height ad-

justment, connect cylinder hoses to tractor remote

outlets.

3. Adjust the cutting height using ratchet jack or hydrau-

lically if equipped with hydraulic cylinder.

Lift-Type Cutting Height Adjustment

Figure 3-1

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2. Once the cutter has been leveled, it will remain level

regardless of change in cutting height unless tractor

drawbar height or tailwheel size is changed.

Deck Attitude Adjustment

Refer to Figure 3-2:

This adjustment is very important. With the deck posi-

tioned at this attitude, the blades will be cutting material

only at the front of the cutter. If the deck is level, or the rear

of the cutter is lower than the front, the blades are subject

to continuous material ﬂow which results in additional

blade wear and horsepower loss as well as more frequent

blade sharpening.

3. Should the cutter require additional leveling adjust-

ment:

a. Turn nut on leveling tube counterclockwise to low-

er front of cutter and clockwise to raise front of cut-

ter.

b. Secure with jam nut.

Deck Attitude Adjustment

Figure 3-2

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Section 4 Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause

Solution

Gearbox overﬁlled

Seals damaged

Drain to side plug hole.

Replace seals

Oil seal leaking

Grass or wire wrapped on

shaft in seal area

check seal areas daily

Shock load

Avoid hitting solid objects

Lubricate every 8 hours.

Raise cutting height

Driveline yoke or cross failing

Needs lubrication

Scalping the ground

Driveline

clutch slipping

Cutting too fast

Reduce travel speed

PTO being engaged too

fast at high engine rpm

Slowly engage PTO at low engine rpm

Cutting over solid objects

Contacting frame

Contacting drawbar

Bottoming out

Avoid solid objects

Reduce lift height in transport position

Reposition drawbar

Bent Driveline (NOTE: driveline should

be repaired or replaced if bent)

Shorten driveline

Shock load

Avoid hitting solid objects

Driveline

telescoping tube failing

Needs lubrication

Lubricate every 50 hours

Driveline

telescoping tube wearing

Cutting on

sandy ground

Raise cutting height

Blades wearing excessively

Contacting

ground frequently

Hitting solid objects

Avoid hitting solid objects

Blades breaking

Blades hitting each other

Blade carriers need to be timed

Blades not

tightened properly

Tighten blade hardware (refer to

"Servicing Cutter Blades" on page 16.

Blades coming loose

Running loose in the past

Replace gearbox output shaft and blade carrier

Tighten to speciﬁed torque

Blade carrier becomes loose

Blade carrier hardware not

tight enough

Blade hardware running loose Replace blades and blade bolts if worn

Blade bolt holes worn

Blade carrier bent

Hitting solid objects

Cutting height not level

Soil abrasive

Avoid hitting solid objects and replace blade carrier

Adjust cutter height

Excessive side skid wear

Adjust cutter height

Cutting too low

Adjust cutter height

Lowering too fast

Adjust rate of drop

Tail wheel support failing

Hitting objects when turning

Reduce speed on turns

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Section 4 Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause

Solution

Driveline bent

Replace driveline

Tighten blade bolts

Replace blade carrier

Replace blade

Excessive vibration

Blades loose

Blade carrier bent

Blade broken

Blade will not swing

Blades have unequal weight

Blades locked together

Remove and inspect blade

Replace both blades

Unlock blades

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Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication

Maintenance

Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life of

any farm implement. With careful and systematic inspec-

tion, you can avoid costly maintenance, time and repair.

CAUTION!

Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, shut off tractor, and re-

move key before making any of the following adjustments.

After using your Rotary Cutter for several hours, check all

bolts to be sure they are tight.

Skid Shoe Service & Replacement

1. Check skid runners and skid shoes for wear and re-

place if necessary. Order skid shoe Land Pride part #

312-175D or 312-079A (1 set with hardware).

Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety decals by

obtaining new decals from your Land Pride Dealer.

Service Cutting Blades

1. Both blades on each dishpan should be sharpened at

the same angle as the original cutting edge and must

be replaced or reground at the same time to maintain

proper balance in the cutting unit.

WARNING!

Excessive wear on skids may cause inadequate operation of cut-

ter and create a safety hazard!

NOTE: Replace blades with genuine Land Pride

parts only.

2. Plow bolts should be checked for wear and replaced if

necessary. Order Land Pride part # 802-020C.

Refer to Figure 5-2:

3. To replace skid shoes:

a. Remove existing skid shoes.

NOTE: Care should be taken in order not to remove

any more material than necessary when sharpening

blades.

b. Attach skid shoe to cutter, using four 3/8” plow

bolts, ﬂat washers and lock nuts.

c. Repeat on opposite side of cutter.

2. Both blades on each dishpan should weigh the same

after sharpening.

3. When replacing or sharpening the cutter blades, exam-

ine bolts for excessive wear and replace if necessary.

To replace blades:

a. Order blade bolt Land Pride part # 802-277C,

clockwise blade part # 820-076C, and counter-

clockwise blade part # 820-075C.

b. Torque blade bolt lock nut to 450 ft. pounds. An ex-

tended cheater bar may be required to achieve

proper torque.

c. Carefully check the cutting edges of the blades in

relation to the blade carrier rotation, below to insure

correct blade placement.

4. Blade dishpan replacement:

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Refer to Figure 5-1:

a. Blades must be indexed 90˚ to one another to pre-

vent blade collision.

b. Dishpan nut on gearbox output shafts should be

torqued to 450 ft. pounds and cotter pin installed in

nut with legs bent around.

Skid Shoe Replacement

Figure 5-2

Flex Couplers

Refer to Figure 5-3:

1. Disks (#1) and beaded washers (#2) should be re-

placed if disassembling ﬂex coupler shaft.

2. When replacing disks; bolts (#3) and nuts (#4) should

be tightened evenly with nuts torqued 35 to 40 ft.

pounds. Beaded washers (#4) should be imbedded

Blade Rotation

Figure 5-1

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halfway into disks.

The clutch should slip during operation to protect the cut-

ter from excessive loads.

Prior to initial operation and after long periods of inactivity,

the Friction Clutch should be "run-in".

1. Tighten all 4 nuts uniformly until the spring load is low

enough that the clutch slips freely with the PTO en-

gaged.

2. Turn nuts fully back. Clutch is ready for use.

Storage

At the end of the working season or when the cutter will not

be used for a long period, it is good practice to clean off

any dirt or grease that may have accumulated on the cut-

ter and any of the moving parts.

Flex Couplers

Figure 5-3

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1. Clean the Rotary Cutter as necessary.

2. Check the blades for wear and replace if necessary.

Clutch Run-In

Refer to Figure 5-4:

3. Inspect the cutter for loose, damaged or worn parts

and adjust or replace as needed.

4. Lubricate as noted in "Lubrication", below.

5. Store the Rotary Cutter inside if possible for longer

Rotary Cutter life.

6. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to pre-

vent rust. Ask your dealer for Aerosol Land Pride

Beige touch-up paint #821-011C.

Clutch Run-In

Figure 5-4

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Lubrication

Legend

Multipurpose

spray lube

Multipurpose

grease lube

Multipurpose

oil lube

Intervals at which

lubrication is required

Pivoting Upper Hitch

Type of Lubrication: Multipurpose Grease

Quantity = 6 pumps

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Lift-Type Tailwheel Spindle Hub

Type of Lubrication: Multipurpose Grease

Quantity = 6 pumps

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Lift-Type Tailwheel Hub

The tailwheel hub is equipped with a relief hole located di-

rectly opposite the grease ﬁtting. The relief hole releases

pressure from inside the hub casting when it is greased. The

hub should be greased until grease purges from the relief

hole.

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Type of Lubrication: Multipurpose Grease

Quantity = Until grease purges from the relief hole

Pull-Type Tailwheel Hub

The tailwheel hub is equipped with a relief hole located directly

opposite the grease fitting. The relief hole releases pressure

from inside the hub casting when it is greased. The hub should

be greased until grease purges from the relief hole.

Type of Lubrication: Multipurpose Grease

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Quantity = Until grease purges from the relief hole

Required

Ratchet Jack

Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose

Quantity = As required

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ROTATING DRIVELINE

KEEP AWAY!

Driveline U-Joints

Type of Lubrication: Multipurpose Grease

Quantity = 6 pumps

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Driveline

ROTATING DRIVELINE

KEEP AWAY!

Disconnect driveline from the tractor and slide apart

Quantity = Clean & coat the inner tube of the driveline with a

light ﬁlm of grease and then reassemble

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Gearbox

Check oil level in the gearbox by removing the side plug in

the gearbox case. If the oil level is low, remove the top plug in

the gearbox case and ﬁll with EP90 oil until oil ﬂows from the

side port of gearbox case. Reinstall plugs and tighten.

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NOTE: Do not overﬁll! Cutter should be level when

checking oil.

Type of Lubrication: EP90 Oil

Quantity = ﬁll until oil ﬂows from the side port of gearbox

case.

T-Box

Check oil level in the t-box by removing the side plug in the t-

box case. If the oil level is low, remove the top plug in the t-

box case and ﬁll with EP90 oil until oil ﬂows from the side port

of t-box case. Reinstall plugs and tighten.

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checking oil.

Type of Lubrication: EP90 Oil

Quantity = ﬁll until oil ﬂows from the side port of t-box case.

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4-Plate Slip Clutch

Assembly

NOTE: Before proceeding, secure the clutch ﬁrmly in

a vise or other clamping device to prevent injury.

Step 1

Disassembly

Place the hub and friction disks into

the housing.

Step 1

Remove snap ring.

Step 2

Remove backup ring, lock collar,

compression spring, bottom backup

ring, and balls.

Compress the Belleville Springs to

the pressure plate by tightening the

four hex nuts and then placing the as-

sembly into the clutch housing.

Step 3

Tighten the four hex nuts uniformly

until the clutch pack and hub are

loose.

Bend the retaining lugs inward over

the Belleville Spring edges to secure

the spring before backing the four hex

nuts off.

Step 4

Bend all four retaining lugs out on the

edge of the clutch housing.

With the lugs bent in, loosen the four

hex nuts completely to the end of the

threaded studs.

Step 5

Insert greased balls.

Step 5

Remove the thrust plate with the

Belleville Springs and lug rings to ac-

cess friction disks and hub for inspec-

tion or service.

Step 6

Install bottom backup ring, compres-

sion spring, lock collar, and top back-

up ring.

Step 6

Inspect friction disks and hub.

Step 7

Install snap ring.

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Section 6 Speciﬁcations and Capacities

Section 6 Specifications and Capacities

RC35120 & RCM35120

Model

Cutting Width

120”

128”

Overall Width

2” - 14”

Cutting Height

Lift-Type 106”

Pull-Type 165”

Overall Length (Including Tailwheel)

Lift-Type - 2116#

Pull-Type - 2300#

Weight

Blade Tip Speed

T-box

540 RPM PTO: 12,800 FPM / 788 RPM / 145 MPH

1,000 RPM PTO: 13,417 FPM / 826 RPM / 152 MPH

540 Or 1,000 RPM PTO Driven 1:1 Ratio

Beveled Gears

Cast Iron Housing

100 HP

540 RPM PTO Driven 1:1.46 Speed-Up

1,000 RPM PTO Driven 1.21:1 Reduction

Beveled Gears

Wing Boxes

Cast Iron Housing

80 HP

Lift-Type - 60 - 120

Pull-Type - 50 - 120

Recommended Tractor PTO HP

Hitch

Lift-Type - Category II 3-Point

Pull-Type - Self Leveling

3/16”

Deck Material Thickness

8 1/2”

Deck Height

(Bottom of Deck to Bottom of Skid Shoe)

1/2" x 4" Heat Treated Alloy Steel

Free-Swinging Suction Blades

Blades (4) (2 per carrier)

Round Pan 3/16" x 21 1/2"

ASAE Category 4

Blade Holders

Drive Shaft

4 Plate Slip Clutch on T-Box

Rubber Flex Coupler to Wing Boxes

Slip Protection

Lift-Type - 4.00 x 8 x 15 1/4 Laminated Tires

Pull-Type - 6.00 x 9 x 21 Laminated or 5 x 15 Rim

Tailwheel

Four Shock Absorbing Rubber Bumpers

Gauge Wheel Shock Load Protection

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Section 7 Appendix

Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes

Bolt Head Identification

8.8

5.8

10.9

Bolt Size

(Inches)

in-tpi

Bolt Size

(Metric)

mm x pitch

Grade 2

Grade 5

N · m

Class 5.8

Class 8.8

Class 10.9

Grade 8

N · m

ft-lb

N · m

ft-lb

N · m

ft-lb

N · m

ft-lb

N · m

ft-lb

1/4" - 20

1/4" - 28

5/16 - 18

5/16" - 24

3/8" - 16

3/8" - 24

7/16" - 14

7/16" - 20

1/2" - 13

1/2" - 20

9/16" - 12

9/16" - 18

5/8" - 11

5/8" - 18

3/4" - 10

3/4" - 16

7/8" - 9

7.4

8.5

5.6

M 5 X 0.8

M 6 X 1

M 8 X 1.25

M 8 X 1

M10 X 1.5

M10 X 0.75

M12 X 1.75

M12 X 1.5

M12 X 1

125

130

145

200

215

315

335

405

485

610

900

1050

1150

2100

2320

3660

4100

105

145

165

210

235

285

325

510

570

820

905

1230

1350

1750

1960

2460

2730

3230

3680

4290

4820

105

115

150

165

205

230

360

405

585

640

875

955

1080

1210

1520

1680

1990

2270

2640

2970

105

120

155

170

210

240

375

420

605

670

910

995

1290

1440

1820

2010

2380

2710

3160

3560

105

145

155

225

240

310

350

440

650

760

830

1510

1680

2650

2960

105

150

160

230

245

300

355

450

665

780

845

1550

1710

2700

3220

M14 X 2

105

115

165

180

230

260

325

480

560

610

1120

1240

1950

2190

110

120

150

170

265

295

430

475

645

705

795

890

1120

1240

1470

1670

1950

2190

M14 X 1.5

M16 X 2

105

130

150

235

260

225

250

340

370

480

540

680

750

890

1010

1180

1330

145

155

195

220

280

310

480

525

960

1060

1730

1880

105

115

145

165

205

230

355

390

705

785

1270

1380

M16 X 1.5

M18 X 2.5

M18 X 1.5

M20 X 2.5

M20 X 1.5

M24 X 3

110

170

190

165

185

250

275

355

395

500

555

655

745

870

980

7/8" - 14

1" - 8

M24 X 2

1" - 12

M30 X 3.5

M30 X 2

1-1/8" - 7

1 1/8" - 12

1 1/4" - 7

1 1/4" - 12

1 3/8" - 6

1 3/8" - 12

1 1/2" - 6

1 1/2" - 12

M36 X 3.5

M36 X 2

in-tpi = nominal thread dia .in inches-threads per inch

N· m = newton-meters

ft-lb= foot pounds

mm x pitch = nominal thread dia. in millimeters x thread pitch

Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise speciﬁed use torque values listed above.

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Warranty

Land Pride warrants to the original purchaser that this Land Pride

product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a pe-

riod of one year, from the date of delivery to the end user, when used

as intended and under normal service and conditions for personal use;

and 6 months for municipalities, golf courses, sod farms and rental

purposes. All Multi-spindle Rotary Cutters carry a 3 year gearbox war-

ranty, all Post Hole Digger gearboxes carry a 5 year warranty. This

Warranty is limited to the 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 such as blades, belts, tines,

etc. Land Pride reserves the right to inspect any equipment or parts

which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship.

This Warranty does not apply to any part or product which in Land

Pride’s judgement shall have been misused or damaged by accident

or lack of normal maintenance or care, or which has been repaired or

altered in a way which adversely affects its performance or reliability,

or which has been used for a purpose for which the product is not de-

signed. Misuse also specifically includes failure to properly maintain

oil levels, grease points and driveline shafts.

Claims under this Warranty must be made to the dealer which orig-

inally sold the product and all warranty adjustments must be made

through such dealer. Land Pride reserves the right to make changes

in materials or design of the product at any time without notice.

This Warranty shall not be interpreted to render Land Pride liable for

damages of any kind, direct, consequential, or contingent, to property.

Furthermore, Land Pride shall not be liable for damages resulting from

any cause beyond its reasonable control. This Warranty does not ex-

tend to loss of crops, losses caused by harvest delays or any expense

or loss for labor, supplies, rental machinery or for any other reason.

No other warranty of any kind whatsoever, express or implied,

is made with respect to this sale; and all implied warranties of

merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose which ex-

ceed the obligations set forth in this written warranty are hereby

disclaimed and excluded from this sale.

This Warranty is not valid unless registered with Land Pride within

10 days from the date of delivery to the end user.

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Corporate Ofﬁce: PO. Box 5060

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