Rotary Cutters
RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM)
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318-474M
Operator’s Manual
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you see this symbol, the subsequent
instructions and warnings are serious - follow
without exception. Your life and the lives of
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Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information
These 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
Thoroughly read and understand
the instructions given in this
manual before operation. Refer to
the “Safety Label” section, read
all instructions noted on them.
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a
potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra
safety precaution must be taken. When you see this
symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that
follows it. In addition to design and configuration of
equipment, hazard control and accident prevention
are dependent upon the awareness, concern,
prudence and proper training of personnel involved in
the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of
equipment.
Do not allow anyone to operate
this equipment who has not fully
read and comprehended this
manual and who has not been
properly trained in the safe
operation of the equipment.
!
L Operator should be familiar with
!
Be Aware of
Signal Words
WARNING
all functions of the unit.
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed
when guards are removed. It may also
be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
L Operate implement from the
driver’s seat only.
A Signal word designates a degree or
level of hazard seriousness. The
signal words are:
L Make sure all guards and shields
are in place and secured before
operating the implement.
L Do not leave tractor or implement
!
DANGER
unattended with engine running.
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, typically for
machine components that, for
functional purposes, cannot be
guarded.
!
CAUTION
L Dismounting from a moving
tractor could cause serious injury
or death.
L Do not allow anyone to stand
between the tractor and
implement while backing up to the
implement.
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
L Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from power-driven parts.
L Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid
entanglement with moving parts.
L Watch out for wires, trees, etc.,
when raising implement. Make
sure all persons are clear of
working area.
L Turning tractor too tight may
cause implement to ride up on
wheels. This could result in injury
or equipment damage.
For Your Protection
L Thoroughly read and understand
the “Safety Label” section, read all
instructions noted on them.
Shutdown and Storage
L Lower machine to ground, put
tractor in park, turn off engine, and
remove the key.
L Detach and store implements in a
area where children normally do
not play. Secure implement by
using blocks and supports.
L Do not carry passengers on
implement at any time.
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Important Safety Information
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Reduce speed if towed load is not
Use Safety
Lights and Devices
Transport
Machinery Safely
equipped with brakes.
L Use the following maximum
speed - tow load weight ratios as
a guideline:
L Slow moving tractors, self-
propelled equipment, and towed
implements can create a hazard
when driven on public roads. They
are difficult to see, especially at
night.
L Flashing warning lights and turn
signals are recommended
whenever driving on public roads.
Use lights and devices provided
with implement.
L Comply with state and local laws.
L Maximum transport speed for
implement is 20 mph. DO NOT
EXCEED. Never travel at a speed
which does not allow adequate
control of steering and stopping.
Some rough terrain require a
slower speed.
20 mph when weight is less
than or equal to the weight of
tractor.
10 mph when weight is double
the weight of tractor.
IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load that
is more than double the weight of
tractor.
L Sudden braking can cause a
towed load to swerve and upset.
L Allow implement to cool
Use A Safety Chain
Practice Safe Maintenance
completely.
L A safety chain will help control
drawn machinery should it
separate from the tractor
drawbar.
L Use a chain with the strength
rating equal to or greater than
the gross weight of the towed
machinery.
L Attach the chain to the tractor
drawbar support or other
specified anchor location. Allow
only enough slack in the chain to
permit turning.
L Understand procedure before
doing work. Use proper tools and
equipment, refer to Operator’s
Manual for additional information.
L Do not grease or oil implement
while it is in operation.
L Inspect all parts. Make sure parts
are in good condition & installed
properly.
L Work in a clean dry area.
L Lower the implement to the
ground, put tractor in park, turn off
engine, and remove key before
performing maintenance.
L Remove buildup of grease, oil or
debris.
L Remove all tools and unused
parts from implement before
operation.
L Do not use safety chain for
towing.
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Important Safety Information
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Avoid High
Pressure Fluids Hazard
Wear
Prepare for Emergencies
L Be prepared if a fire starts.
Protective Equipment
L Escaping fluid under pressure can
penetrate the skin causing serious
injury.
L Avoid the hazard by relieving
pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines or performing work
on the system.
L Make sure all hydraulic fluid
connections are tight and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in
good condition before applying
pressure to the system.
L Use a piece of paper or
cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to
check for suspected leaks.
L Protective clothing and equipment
L Keep a first aid kit and fire
should be worn.
extinguisher handy.
L Wear clothing and equipment
appropriate for the job. Avoid
loose fitting clothing.
L Prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause hearing impairment or
hearing loss. Wear suitable
hearing protection such as
earmuffs or earplugs.
L Operating equipment safely
requires the full attention of the
operator. Avoid wearing radio
headphones while operating
machinery.
L Keep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital and
fire department near phone.
L Wear protective gloves and safety
glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems.
L If an accident occurs, see a
doctor immediately. Any fluid
injected into the skin must be
treated within a few hours or
gangrene may result.
911
Keep Riders
Off Machinery
L Riders obstruct the operator’s
view. Riders could be struck by
foreign objects or thrown from the
machine.
Tire Safety
L Tire changing can be dangerous
and should be preformed by
trained personnel using the
correct tools and equipment.
L When inflating tires, use a clip-on
chuck and extension hose long
enough to allow you to stand to
one side and NOT in front of or
over the tire assembly. Use a
safety cage if available.
L Never allow children to operate
equipment.
L When removing and installing
wheels, use wheel handling
equipment adequate for the
weight involved.
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Important Safety Information
4. Refer to this section for proper label placement.
Safety Labels
Your cutter comes equipped with all safety labels in place. They
were designed to help you safely operate your implement. Read
and follow their directions.
To install new labels:
a. Clean the area the label is to be placed.
b. Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to
be placed.
1. Keep all safety labels clean and legible.
2. Replace all damaged or missing labels. To order new
labels go to your nearest Land Pride dealer.
3. Some new equipment installed during repair requires
safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as
specified by Land Pride. When ordering new components
make sure the correct safety labels are included in the
request.
c. Peel backing from label. Press firmly onto the surface.
d. Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card.
818-045C
Pinch Point
Warning
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818-130C
Caution! Use
540 rpm PTO
only
818-240C
Caution! Use
1000 rpm PTO
only
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Important Safety Information
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23594
ROTATING DRIVELINE
KEEP AWAY!
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818-552C
Danger! Rotating Driveline
Entanglement Hazard
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Important Safety Information
23594
818-540C
Danger! Shield Missing -
DO NOT Operate
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818-543C
Danger! Guard Missing -
DO NOT Operate
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Important Safety Information
TRACTOR MUST HAVE SAFETY GUARDING
818-276C
Warning! Rotating Blade
Hazard
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818-840C
Danger: Rollover Hazard
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818-830C
Safety Combo
Located on
Left Wing &
Right Wing
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818-561C
Warning! Moving
Parts Hazard
Located on
Left Wing &
Right Wing
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Important Safety Information
838-094C
Warning: High Pressure
23594
23594
23594
838-588C
Warning: Folding Cutter Speed Warning
818-556C
Danger! Thrown
Object Hazard
Located on Left Wing
& Right Wing
818-564C
Danger!
Rotating Blade
Located on Left Wing
& Right Wing
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Important Safety Information
818-229C
Amber Reflector
Located on Left Wing
& Right Wing
23595
818-230C
Red Reflector
Located on Left Wing
& Right Wing
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Introduction
Introduction
Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new
product owners.
Owner Assistance
The Warranty Registration card should be filled out by
the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is
necessary to provide you with quality customer service.
This implement has been designed with care and built by
skilled workers using quality materials. Proper assembly,
maintenance, and safe operating practices will help you
get years of satisfactory use from this machine.
If customer service or repair parts are required contact a
Land Pride dealer. A dealer has trained personnel, repair
parts and equipment needed to service the cutter.
The parts on your Rotary Cutter have been specially
designed and should only be replaced with genuine Land
Pride parts. Therefore, should your Rotary Cutter require
replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer.
The parts on your cutter have been specially designed
and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride
parts. Therefore, should your cutter require replacement
parts go to your Land Pride Dealer.
Application
Serial Number Plate
The heavy duty RC5020 and RCM5020 Series Rotary
Cutters are designed and built by Land Pride to provide
excellent cutting performance on gently sloping or
slightly contoured right of ways, roadsides, pastures, set-
aside-acres, or for residue in row crop fields.
number plate. 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 correspondence also.
The 20’ cutting width, 2" to 14" cutting height and ability
to cut weeds and brush up to 3" in diameter make them
well suited for these applications.
Both models offer pull-type self-leveling clevis hitches for
attachment to 70-250 hp tractors. The RC5020 has a
Cat. 5 and 540 rpm driveline, while the RCM5020 has a
Cat. 5 and 1000 rpm driveline.
Both models offer various safety guard selections
making them an excellent choice for state and municipal
mowing applications. See “Features and Benefits”
section 6 or “Product Specifications” section 5 for more
information and performance enhancing options.
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Serial Number Plate Location
Figure 1
Using This Manual
• This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarize
you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments,
troubleshooting, and maintenance. Read this manual
and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe
and efficient operation.
Free Maintenance Video
Be sure to request your free copy of the 15’ Rotary
Cutter Maintenance Guidelines (also applicable to 10’,
14’ & 20’ cutters) video from your local Land Pride dealer.
• 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.
Further Assistance
Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new
machine. 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:
• To order a new Operator’s or Parts Manual contact your
authorized dealer. Manuals can also be downloaded,
1. Discuss the matter with your dealership service
manager making sure he is aware of any problems
you may have and that he has had the opportunity to
assist you.
Terminology
“Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined by
facing forward in the direction the machine will operate
while in use unless otherwise stated.
2. If you are still not satisfied, seek out the owner or
general manager of the dealership, explain the
problem and request assistance.
Definitions
3. For further assistance write to:
IMPORTANT: A special point of information related
to its preceding topic. Land Pride’s intention is that
this information should be read and noted before
continuing.
Land Pride Service Department
1525 East North Street
P.O. Box 5060
Salina, Ks. 67402-5060
E-mail address
NOTE: A special point of information that the
operator must be aware of before continuing.
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Section 1: Assembly and Set-up
Section 1: Assembly and Set-up
Tractor Requirements
PTO Speed
Horsepower
Tractor horsepower should be within the range noted
below. Tractors outside the horsepower range must not
be used.
!
CAUTION!
Do not over speed PTO. The cutter can be damaged when
operated above its rated PTO RPM.
Horsepower Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-250 HP
Rear PTO Speed:
Hitch
Refer to Figure 1-1:
Model RC5020. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 RPM
Model RCM5020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 RPM
Maintain proper distance, dimension “A”, between center
of drawbar hitch pin hole and end of tractor PTO shaft.
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to operate a 540 RPM
driveline with a 1,000 RPM PTO tractor or a 1,000
RPM driveline with a 540 RPM PTO tractor. Many
tractors provide both 540 and 1,000 RPM PTO
modes. Check your tractor’s manual to determine its
capabilities.
Hitch Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Draw Bar
540 RPM Rear PTO Speed:
“A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14"
“B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8"
“C” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18" to 21"
1000 RPM Rear PTO Speed:
“A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16"
“B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8"
“C” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18" to 21"
Before You Start
Read and understand the operator’s manual for your
cutter. An understanding of how it works will aid in the
assembly and setup of your cutter.
It is best to go through the Pre-Assembly Checklist
before assembling the cutter. Speed up your assembly
task and make the job safer by having all needed parts
and equipment readily at hand.
IMPORTANT: PTO damage may occur if distance
“A” is not properly maintained.
Torque Requirements
Refer to “Torque Values Chart” on page 40 to determine
correct torque values when tightening hardware.
Pre-Assembly Checklist
Check
Reference
Have a fork lift or loader with properly sized chains and safety
stands capable of lifting and supporting the equipment on hand.
Have a minimum of two people available during assembly.
Make sure all major components and loose
parts are shipped with the machine.
Operator’s
Manual
Double check to make sure all parts, fasteners Operator’s
and pins are installed in the correct location.
Manual
Refer to the Parts Manual if unsure. By double 330-323M
checking, you will lessen the chance of using a
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bolt incorrectly that may be needed later.
Parts Manual
330-323P
PTO to Drawbar Distance
Figure 1-1
NOTE: All assembled hardware from the factory
has been installed in the correct location.
Remember location of a part or fastener if
removed during assembly. Keep parts
separated.
Hydraulic Outlets
The number of tractor hydraulic duplex outlets is
dependent upon how the Rotary Cutter is set-up.
Make sure working parts move freely, bolts are Operator’s
tight & cotter pins are spread.
Manual
• Two duplex outlets are required if the wings are raised
and lowered simultaneously.
Make sure all grease fittings are in place and
lubricated.
• Three duplex outlets are required if the wings are raised
and lowered independently.
and legible. Replace if damaged.
Control valve kits are available from your local Land
Pride dealer if the tractor is not equipped with the correct
number of duplex outlets. See “Hydraulic Accessories”
on page 23 for available hydraulic kits.
Make sure all red and amber reflectors are
correctly located and visible when machine is in
transport position.
Make sure all tires are inflated to the specified
psi air pressure and all wheel bolts and axle
nuts are tightened to the specified torque.
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Section 1: Assembly and Set-up
Hitch Types
The cutter is factory supplied with a standard clevis hitch.
The optional pintle hitch is also available. See your
nearest Land Pride dealer should you want to change
your hitch set-up.
Standard Clevis Hitch
Refer to Figure 1-2:
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Standard Clevis Hitch
Figure 1-2
A level rod attached to the underside of the clevis keeps
the clevis parallel with the tractor drawbar at all cutting
heights. Cutter rotation about the tractor drawbar is
limited to slots located in the clevis’ upper and lower
plates. Hitch should be secured to the tractor tongue with
bolt, washers and nuts to prevent spreading of clevis.
Pintle Hitch (Optional)
Refer to Figure 1-3:
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A pintle leveling rod attached to the underside of the
pintle keeps the pintle parallel with the tractor drawbar at
all cutting heights. Cutter rotation about the tractor
drawbar is limited to movement about the pintle
connection.
Pintle Hitch
Figure 1-3
Hitch Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-4:
1. Install clevis rod (#1) to the deck center lug using
3/4” x 1 1/2” clevis pin (#6), 3/4” flat washer (#4) and
5/32” x 1 1/4” cotter pin (#5).
2. Install left and right leveling rods (#2) to hitch frame
(#3) with 3/4” x 1 1/2” clevis pins (#6), 3/4” flat
washes (#4) and 5/32” x 1 1/4” cotter pins (#5). Final
adjustment should be made when the cutter is
attached to the tractor.
3. Install parking jack (#7) to hitch frame (#1) and
secure with attached pin (#8). Adjust parking jack to
preferred drawbar height.
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Wing Axle Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-5:
Hitch Assembly Illustration
Figure 1-4
Turnbuckle (#3)
!
WARNING!
to be secured
between the two
flanges.
Connect turnbuckle #4 between wing axle flanges before
lowering wing. Otherwise, personal injury and/or damage to
turnbuckle can occur.
NOTE: Do not tighten hardware until wing axle
assembly is complete.
Wing axles are secured folded backing for shipping
purposes.
1. Remove ties securing left and right wing axles (#1)
and rotate axles to install turnbuckles (#4).
2. Remove locknuts (#3) and cap screws (#2).
3. Attach left and right turnbuckles (#4) to wing axles
with existing 1”-8 Gr8 cap screws (#2) and 1” lock
nuts (#3). Make sure grease zerks are facing up
when wings are folded down.
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Wing Axle - Turnbuckle Assembly
Figure 1-5
4. Tighten locknuts (#3) to the correct torque.
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Section 1: Assembly and Set-up
6. Insert 1" x 5" gr5 hex bolt (#1) through top of clevis
Tractor Hook-up
(#11), 1" washers (#9), drawbar, remaining 1"
washers (#9) and out through bottom of clevis (#11).
Secure hex bolt with nut (#2). Tighten nut snugly to
remove all play and then back nut one-quarter turn.
Tighten jamb nut (#10) against nut (#2).
!
DANGER!
Crushing Hazard between tractor and implement. Do not allow
anyone to stand between the tractor and implement while
backing-up to an implement. Never operate the hydraulic
3-point lift controls while someone is directly behind the tractor.
7. Lower jack stand (#3) until hitch weight is removed.
Remove jack stand from hitch and store on left hand
deck wing storage base. Prevent water and freeze
damage by storing it so that the foot is level or lower
than the head, especially when the wing is folded up.
Refer to Figure 1-6:
IMPORTANT: Jack attachment pin (#8) must be fully
inserted and secured before working on or around a
cutter that is not hooked to the tractor drawbar.
8. Attach hitch safety chain (#4) to the tractor. Adjust
chain length to remove all slack except what is
necessary to permit turning. Lock chain hook
securely to the safety chain.
NOTE: Items 1, 2, 9 and 10 shown in Figure 1-6 are
not furnished by Land Pride.
Driveline Installation
!
DANGER!
Do not engage tractor PTO while hooking-up and unhooking
the driveline or stand near a rotating driveline. A person’s body
and/or clothing can become entangled in the driveline resulting
in serious injury or death.
!
CAUTION!
Always disengage PTO, engage parking brake, shut tractor
engine off, remove switch key and wait for blades to come a
complete stop before dismounting from tractor.
IMPORTANT: The driveline must be lubricated
before putting it into service. Refer to “Lubrication
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to operate a 540 RPM
driveline at 1,000 RPM or a 1,000 RPM driveline at
540 RPM. Many tractors provide both 540 and 1,000
RPM PTO speeds. Check your tractor’s manual to
determine its capabilities.
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Tractor Hookup to Standard Clevis Hitch
Figure 1-6
1. Make certain the parking jack (#3) is properly
attached to the cutter hitch and secured with
attachment pin (#8).
operating the Rotary Cutter.
2. Back tractor within close proximity of cutter
clevis (#11).
The main driveline may be either constant velocity type
or conventional type. Pull-collar couplers and retaining
bolts are used to connect the driveline to the tractor and
implement gearbox.
3. Raise or lower the parking jack (#3) to align clevis
(#11) with the tractor drawbar. Drawbar should fit
between lower and upper plates of clevis.
4. Back tractor up to cutter hitch until holes in the
drawbar and clevis (#11) are aligned.
A driveline that is too long can damage the tractor,
gearbox and/or driveline. Always check driveline length
with cutter hitched to the tractor before engaging the
PTO.
5. Insert 1" flat washers (#9) equally above and below
tractor drawbar until both spaces between drawbar
and clevis plates are filled.
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Section 1: Assembly and Set-up
Check Driveline Length
Refer to Figure 1-4 on page 12:
IMPORTANT: The Rotary Cutter must be hitched to
the tractor with tractor and cutter aligned in a straight
line on a level surface. This arrangement will provide
the correct alignment between tractor PTO shaft and
gearbox input shaft.
1. Park tractor and cutter in a straight line on a level
surface. Place gear selector in park, shut tractor
engine off, set park brake and remove switch key.
2. Remove protective shaft sleeve (#9) from input shaft
of splitter gearbox.
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3. Attach bolted coupler of driveline (#10) to divider
gearbox shaft and pull-collar coupler to tractor PTO
shaft. Skip to step 5 if driveline fits between tractor
and implement.
PTO Driveline Shortening
Figure 1-7
6. Refer to Figure 1-6 on page 13. Secure chains (#6)
on driveline (#5) around hitch clevis rod to restrict
driveline outer shield from rotating. Re-latch safety
chain to driveline guard.
Refer to Figure 1-7:
4. The PTO driveline will require shortening if it does
not fit between tractor and cutter gearbox. Shorten
driveline as follows:
7. Attach safety chain located on the other end of the
driveline (#5) to the cutter’s main frame to restrict
driveline inner shield from rotating. Re-latch safety
chain to driveline guard.
a. Pull driveline apart as shown in Figure 1-7.
b. Attach pull-collar coupler to the tractor PTO shaft
and bolted coupler to the divider gearbox shaft.
Pull on each driveline section to be sure the
universal joints are secured to the shafts.
Hydraulic Hook-up
The required number of duplex outlets at the tractor is
dependent upon how the cutter is set-up.
c. Hold driveline sections parallel to each other to
determine if they are too long. The inner and outer
shields on each section should end approximately
1" short of reaching the universal joint shield on
the adjacent section (see “B” dimension). If they
are too long, measure 1" (“B” dimension) back
from universal joint shield and make a mark at this
location on the inner and outer driveline shields.
The standard cutter is equipped with three hydraulic
cylinders with one in the center for lifting the cutter and
one on each wing for folding the wings simultaneously.
All three cylinders are set-up for single action
(one-way) operation.
Each duplex outlet on your tractor can perform only one
operation. One outlet is needed for lifting the cutter and
one for lifting the wings simultaneously. A third outlet is
required if the wings are lifted independently. This will
also require replumbing the wing hydraulic cylinders.
d. Cut off inner shield at the mark (“X” dimension).
Cut the same amount off the inner shaft (“X1”
dimension). Repeat cut off procedure (“Y” & “Y1”
dimensions) to the outer driveline half.
e. Remove all burrs and cuttings.
Your Land Pride dealer can help you determine the best
configuration that will match your needs and your tractor
capabilities. Optional control valve kits are available if the
tractor does not have the required number of duplex
outlets. For additional information, See Hydraulic
f. Apply multi-purpose grease to the inside of the
outer shaft and reassemble driveline.
g. Attach inner driveline yoke end to the divider
gearbox shaft.
h. Attach outer driveline yoke end to the tractor's
shaft.
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5. The driveline should now be moved back and forth to
insure both ends are secured to the tractor and cutter
PTO shafts. Reattach any end that is loose.
DANGER!
Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate skin. Wear
protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems. Use a piece of cardboard or wood
rather than hands when searching for hydraulic leaks. If
hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin, it must be treated by a
doctor within a few hours or gangrene may result.
IMPORTANT: Two or three small chains are
supplied with each driveline. These chains must be
attached to outer and inner driveline shields and to
cutter and tractor to restrict driveline shields from
rotating. If driveline has 3 chains, all 3 chains must
be secured to keep driveline shields from rotating.
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Section 1: Assembly and Set-up
Unhooking From the Cutter
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1. Park cutter on a level solid hard surface. Place tractor
gear selector in park and set park brake.
WARNING!
Be sure center deck and wings are lowered to the ground and all
hydraulic pressure is relieved before disconnecting any
hydraulic lines or fittings between the Rotary Cutter and tractor
hydraulic system.
2. Raise wings up in the transport position and place
transport lock bars in the locked position. Make sure
transport bars are secured in place with lock
pins (#2) and hairpin cotters (#1).
Refer to Figure 1-6 on page 13:
1. Route cylinder hoses (#7) through hose support loop
and connect to tractor remote outlets.
Refer to Figure 2-2 on page 16:
2. Cycle hydraulic system by raising and lowering center
deck cylinder and wing fold cylinders. It may be
necessary to purge the hydraulic system of trapped air
if operation is sluggish.
3. Remove stroke control spacers from the center
hydraulic cylinder and lower cutter until front skids
are resting on the ground. Replace stroke control
spacers as needed to support wheels at this
position.
The system may be purged as follows:
4. With tractor gear selector in park and park brake set,
shut tractor engine off, and remove switch key. Move
cylinder lift levers back and forth to release hydraulic
line pressure.
a. With wings lowered to the ground and hydraulic
pressure relieved, loosen hydraulic hose fitting at
each wing cylinder slightly to allow fluid to escape.
b. Slowly activate tractor control valve to purge any
trapped air from the system.
Refer to Figure 1-6 on page 13:
5. Remove jack stand (#3) from the left hand wing deck
and attach to cutter hitch. Secure jack stand in place
with attached jack pin (#8).
c. Tighten each fitting.
3. The center deck lift cylinder is purged in the same
manner as the wing cylinders. The cutter must be
resting on the ground and all hydraulic pressure
relieved before loosening hose fitting as described in
2a above.
6. Unhook hydraulic hoses (#7), driveline safety
chains (#6), driveline (#5) and hitch safety chain (#4)
from the tractor. Store hose ends in hose support
loop.
4. Check driveline for adequate clearance under all
ranges of cutter height. With driveline shaft attached
to the tractor, slowly raise and lower the cutter to its
upper and lower limits while observing clearances
between hitch and driveline. Adjust tractor drawbar
height and/or length if driveline interferes. See
Figure 1-1 on page 11 for correct drawbar
dimensions.
7. Adjust jack stand up or down as need to remove hitch
pin (#1).
8. Drive tractor away from the cutter and then lower jack
stand to rest cutter on its front skid shoes.
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Section 2: Adjustments
Section 2: Adjustments
6. Lower wings to ground position. Wing sections will
Center and Wing Section Leveling
need adjusting if wing top deck sheets are not level
with center top deck sheet. Level right side by
loosening jam nut (#5) and rotating adjusting
turnbuckle (#6) until right wing is level with center
section. Re-tighten jam nut (#5). Repeat procedure to
level left wing deck.
These adjustments should be made with your cutter
hooked up to the same tractor that will be used for field
operations or one having the same drawbar height.
Adjust leveling rods as described below.
Refer to Figure 2-1 & Figure 2-2:
1. Attach cutter to tractor and position it on level ground.
2. Raise both wings to locked position.
3. Using hydraulic lift, adjust center deck height so that
the front skids (#2) are 2 to 3 inches above ground.
NOTE: Lengthening leveling rods with adjusting
nuts (#4) will lower the front of the cutter.
4. Measure right and left hand sides of the center section
from ground line to center line of hinge rods (#1). The
hinge rods should be 1” closer to the ground at the
front than they are at the back. If they are not, loosen
both jam nuts (#3) and rotate adjusting nuts (#4) at the
same time until the right and left hand sides are
inclined from front to back by 1”.
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Front Skid
Front Skid Position
Figure 2-1
Cutting Height Adjustment
5. Be sure that both sides are equal distance from
ground line to center line of hinge rod and that left and
right leveling rods have equal tension. Re-tighten jam
nut (#3).
Refer to Figure 2-2:
Stroke control spacers are supplied to accommodate
various cutting heights. Remove or add control spacers
to the cylinder rod by spreading them apart at the break
line. Removing spacers lowers the deck and adding
spacers raises the deck.
1
5
StrokeControl
Spacers
6
4
3
4
Right Hand
Leveling Rod
3
Left Hand
Leveling Rod
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Center Section Leveling Rod
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Section 3: Operating Instructions
Section 3: Operating Instructions
5. Place tractor gear selector in park, shut tractor engine
Pre-Start Checklist
off, remove switch key and dismount from tractor.
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, maintenance
and storage of the Rotary Cutter. Therefore, it is
7. Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is in
good working condition.
absolutely essential that no one operates the cutter
without first having read, fully understood and become
totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make sure the
operator has completed the Operating Checklist below.
8. After completing inspection and making any
necessary repairs, remove supports from under the
deck and wing transport locks. Lower wings level
with center deck and then lower Rotary Cutter down
to about 2" off the ground.
Operating Checklist
Page No.
L
Check
The remaining inspections are made by engaging the
PTO to check for normal operation.
Read and follow all Safety Rules & Safety Decals
Make sure all guards and shields are in place.
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CAUTION!
Tractor PTO shield and all Rotary Cutter guards must be in
place at all times during operation!
Read and follow Hook-up & preparation instructions.
IMPORTANT: Stop PTO immediately if vibration
continues after a few revolutions during start-up and
anytime it occurs thereafter. Wait for PTO to come to
a complete stop before dismounting from tractor to
check for probable causes. Make necessary repairs
and adjustments before continuing on.
Read and follow all operating procedures.
Read and make all required adjustments.
Read and follow all Maintenance Instructions.
Read and follow all Lubrication Instructions.
IMPORTANT: Do not exceed the cutter’s rated PTO
speed. Excessive engine speed will damage the
power train components.
Make sure all gearboxes are properly lubricated.
Refer to Gearbox lubrication.
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9. Start tractor, set throttle to idle or slightly above idle
and slowly engage PTO. Initial start-up vibration is
normal and should stop after a few revolutions. Stop
PTO rotation immediately if vibration continues.
Check cutter initially and periodically for loose bolts
and pins. Refer to “Torque Values Chart”.
Inspection Procedures
10. Once cutter is running smoothly, increase tractor
PTO speed to the appropriate rpm. Stop PTO
rotation immediately if vibration occurs.
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DANGER!
Do not engage tractor PTO while hooking-up and unhooking
the driveline or stand near a rotating driveline. A person’s body
and/or clothing can become entangled in the driveline resulting
in serious injury or death.
11. Investigate the cause of vibration if it does occur.
Make sure cutter blades are not locked against each
other. See “Field Set-up” on page 19.
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CAUTION!
Always disengage PTO, engage parking brake, shut tractor
engine off, remove switch key and wait for blades to come a
complete stop before dismounting from tractor.
1. Make sure tractor PTO is disengaged and cutter
blades have come to a complete stop.
2. Park tractor and cutter on a level surface.
3. Raise and lock wings in the folded-up position with
4. Raise center deck fully up and place sturdy support
blocks or jack stands under the four deck corners.
Lower center deck down onto the supports.
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Section 3: Operating Instructions
Transport Locks
IMPORTANT: Always disengage tractor’s PTO and
wait for blades to stop before raising cutter wings to
transport position. Drivelines and gearboxes will be
damaged if cutter wings are raised while PTO is
turning.
NOTE: The wings are controlled with two hydraulic lift
cylinders. Be certain that the wing hydraulics are
attached to the tractor and the hydraulic hoses are full
of oil before proceeding.
Cutter wings will need to be raised before transporting on a
roadway, through narrow gate openings and when
servicing the deck underside.
3
1
1. Disengage tractor PTO and wait for the cutter
blades to come to a complete stop before raising the
wings.
4
2. Raise the cutter wings fully up with the hydraulics.
3. Place tractor gear selector in park, shut tractor
engine off, set park brake, remove switch key and
dismount from tractor.
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storage pin (#2).
Transport Bar, Locked Position
Figure 3-1
5. Rotate end of transport lock bar (#3) to cylinder
cotter (#1).
Cutter is now ready for transporting.
1
2
3
Transporting
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CAUTION!
When traveling on public roads at night or during the day, use
accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to operators
of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state and local laws.
1. Select a safe ground speed when transporting from
one area to another.
2. Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when turning
and leave enough clearance so the cutter does not
contact obstacles such as buildings, trees or fences.
3. Always raise wings and set transport locks to keep
wing decks from falling before traveling on public
roadways.
4. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way
that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.
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5. Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over
rough or hilly terrain.
Transport Bar, Storage Position
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Section 3: Operating Instructions
Field Set-up
NOTE: Use tractor’s PTO soft start option if available.
7. Ensure that all power shafts are rotating and that the
cutter has no vibration.
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WARNING!
The following operational procedures should be carried out by
the tractor operator. Other persons should be cleared of the
area even during cutter set-up. Cutter operation should be
stopped when in the vicinity of other persons.
8. Continue to increase throttle to full 540 or 1000 PTO
speed before commencing forward operation.
9. While cutting, use the lever for the hydraulic lift
cylinder to set the cutter to correct cutting height.
Refer to Figure 3-3:
10. Once cutting height has been set, stop traveling,
disengage driveline, shut tractor engine off and
remove switch key. Do not change lift cylinder stroke
length.
1. Inspect wing blade carriers and cutting blades prior
to lowering the wings.
NOTE: The cutting blades may become locked
together (overlapped) when wings are raised to
transport position. Operating the cutter under such
circumstances will result in severe deck vibration.
Inspect wing decks for a locked blade condition prior
to power-on operation. Use a pry bar or other tool to
separate cutting blades when necessary.
11. Install stroke control spacers onto the lift cylinder rod
until the rod is filled between the cylinder and clevis.
Always install the largest spacers first and the
smaller ones last. If necessary, raise cutter slightly to
install the last spacer.
12. Return to the tractor and bring cutter up to full rpm as
outlined in steps 7, 8 & 9 and then continuing cutting
operation.
Blade Carrier
Operating Speed
Optimum ground speed depends on density of material
being cut, horsepower rating of the tractor and (in some
cases) terrain. Always operate tractor at cutter’s full
rated PTO speed in a gear range that allows the cutter to
make a smooth cut without lugging the tractor down,
usually between 2 to 5 mph. Low PTO speed will allow
the blades to hinge back resulting in a ragged uneven
cutting.
Wing Deck
Cutting Blades
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Wing Operating Angle
Wing Deck Blade Positioning
Figure 3-3
Use the float position of your tractor’s hydraulic system to
provide automatic floating of the wings for varying terrain
conditions. This will ensure that the wing gauge wheels
are in continuous contact with the ground at all times.
2. Raise both wings up to release any tension on the
hairpin cotter (#1) from both the left and right cylinder
pins (#4).
IMPORTANT: Do not operate this cutter under any
terrain conditions where, on a continuous cut, the
wing angle exceeds 45 degrees up. Damage to the
wing driveline and gearboxes can occur.
3. Rotate end of transport lock bar (#3) to the storage
cotters (#1).
IMPORTANT: During operation, the wing lift lever(s)
must be in the float position to avoid damage to the
cylinders and axles.
4. Lower both left and right wing sections down.
5. Extend hydraulic lift cylinder to release any pressure
against the stroke control spacers. Remove stroke
control spacers. Keep spacers with tractor for field
installation.
6. Increase throttle to approximately 1/4 engine speed
and slowly engage driveline. Also see note below.
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Section 3: Operating Instructions
Driveline Turning Angle
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DANGER!
Do not engage tractor PTO while hooking-up and unhooking
the driveline or while someone is standing near a rotating
driveline. A person’s body and/or clothing can become
entangled in the driveline resulting in serious injury or death.
Plan your field cutting to minimize number of turns,
especially extreme turning angles. Avoid tractor-to-cutter
turning angles that exceeds the driveline’s maximum
turning angle. If the turn cannot be avoided, disengage
tractor PTO and wait for the driveline to stop rotating
before making the turn.
!
DANGER!
• Standard Conventional driveline:
Rotary cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high
speeds. To prevent personal injury caused by thrown objects,
the use of front & rear safety guards is strongly recommended!
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Maximum turning angle = 35 .
• Constant velocity driveline:
o
Maximum turning angle = 80 .
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WARNING!
Tractor PTO shield, all Rotary Cutter gearbox shields and
driveline shields must be in place and secured while the cutter
is operating to avoid injury or death from entanglement in
rotating drivelines!
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WARNING!
Refer to Figure 5-1 on page 24. Keep blade bolt access hole “A”
covered at all times except when servicing cutter blades (#3).
Make sure the main driveline is disconnected from the tractor
before removing access cover (#7).
Conventional U-Joint Driveline
Figure 3-4
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CAUTION!
Do not exceed the rated cutting capacity of the cutter! See
your specific unit. Using this cutter for any other type of work
can damage the drive components, cutter blades and deck
components!
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Constant Velocity (CV) Driveline
Figure 3-5
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CAUTION!
Always disengage PTO, engage parking brake, shut tractor
engine off, remove switch key and wait for blades to come a
complete stop before dismounting from tractor.
General Operating Instructions
!
DANGER!
!
Do not operate 20 ft. cutters without both wings attached to the
center deck. Removing one wing will expose blades and
increase risk of cutter overturning. Removing both wings will
expose blades on both sides. Exposed blades can result in
serious injury and/or death.
CAUTION!
Do not over speed PTO or machine damage may result. Many
tractors provide both 540 and 1,000 RPM PTO speeds. Check
your tractor’s manual to determine its capabilities.
• RC series cutters are designed for a tractor with 540 RPM
rear PTO.
• RCM series cutters are designed for a tractor with 1000
RPM rear PTO.
!
DANGER!
Do not lift deck to use cutting blades as a fan. Cutting blades
are not properly designed or guarded for this use. Using the
deck as a fan can result in injury and/or death.
IMPORTANT: Avoid catching hydraulic hoses on
brush, post, stumps, and other protrusions that
could damage and/or break them.
!
DANGER!
NOTE: Your Rotary Cutter is equipped with free
swinging cutting blades to reduce shock loads when
striking obstacles. However, it is best to avoid
striking obstacles to extend cutter life and life of
cutting blades.
Damaged drivelines can brake apart while rotating at high
speeds causing serious injury or death. Always remove Rotary
Cutter from service until damaged drivelines are repaired or
replaced.
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Section 3: Operating Instructions
cut downward on slopes and avoid crossing the face of
steep slopes. Avoid sharp drops and cross diagonally
through dips to prevent hanging up the tractor and cutter.
Slow down in turns and avoid sharp turns if at all
possible.
IMPORTANT: It is important to maintain correct PTO
speed. Loss of PTO speed will allow blades to hinge
back and result in ragged, uneven cutting.
Be sure to read entire manual before proceeding with
these operating instructions.
Remember to look back often.
Now that you have familiarized yourself with the
Operator’s Manual, completed the Operator’s Checklist,
properly attached your Cutter to your tractor, made the
right leveling adjustments, and preset your cutting
height, you’re almost ready to begin using your Land
Pride 20 ft. Rotary Cutter.
Now you’re prepared and well briefed so lets begin
cutting. Reduce the tractor’s engine rpm to 200 PTO rpm,
make sure the wings of the cutter are on the ground and
in cutting position, engage the PTO, raise the engine rpm
to the appropriate PTO speed, and begin mowing.
Choose a cutting pattern that allows for wide turns. Try
increasing or decreasing ground speed to determine the
effect on quality of cut. With a little practice you will be
pleased with what you and your Land Pride 20’ Cutter
can do.
It’s now time to do a running operational safety check. If
at anytime during this safety check you detect a
malfunction in either the cutter or tractor, shut the tractor
off immediately, remove the key, and make necessary
repairs or adjustments before continuing on. Make sure
the tractor’s park brake is engaged, the tractor’s PTO is
disengaged, and the cutter is resting on the ground with
both wings down. Start the tractor and then back the
tractor throttle off till the engine is at 200 PTO rpm. With
the tractor’s rear hydraulic lift control lever, raise the
cutter to transport position making sure that the PTO
shaft is not in a bind and does not come in contact with
the cutter frame. Lower the unit to cutting position and,
with the tractor still at 200 PTO rpm, engage the PTO.
When you are done mowing, need to take a break, or just
need to make a few adjustments to the cutter, remember
to always do the following; reduce the tractor’s engine
rpm, disengage the PTO, stop on level ground, set the
park brake, turn off the engine, and remove the key.
If everything is running smoothly at this point increase
the engine rpm until the tractor’s engine reaches full PTO
operating speed which will be either 540 or 1000 rpm.
Slowly raise the cutter to transport height to make sure
the driveline does not bind or chatter. Then return the
engine to 200 PTO rpm, disengage the PTO, and
position the adjustable stops on the cutter’s hydraulic lift
cylinder so the cutter can be consistently returned to the
same cutting and transport height.
IMPORTANT: Make a tight turn to determine if and
at what angle the rear tractor tires may come in
contact with the cutter tongue.
You should now be ready to move to the cutting site to
begin mowing. You should have inspected and should
only be cutting in an area you are familiar with which is
free of debris and unseen objects. Never assume an
area is clear and extremely tall grass should be cut twice
to detect potential hazards. In the event you do strike an
object, stop the tractor and cutter immediately to inspect
the cutter and make any necessary repairs before
resuming operation. It pays to inspect a new area and to
develop a plan before you cut.
Normal mowing speed will be between 2-5 mph and you
will need to maintain full tractor engine PTO speed to
produce a clean cut so choose a tractor gear and range
selection that will maintain this combination. Generally,
the quality of cut will be better at lower ground speeds
and cutting denser ground cover may create the need to
slow down. You will want to avoid very low cutting
heights especially on extremely uneven terrain. Always
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Section 4: Options
Section 4: Options
Safety Guard Options
Wheel Options
Land Pride offers four wheel options to best suit your
application:
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DANGER!
Rotary Cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high
speeds; therefore, the use of front and rear safety guards is
strongly recommended when cutting. Specifically, double row
chainguards should be used along highways and in areas where
people may be present.
• 6" x 21" Laminated Tires are constructed of laminated
layers of solid rubber that will never go flat.
• 24" x 7.75" x 15" Used Aircraft Tires without foam filling
are built tough to withstand the rugged use a cutter
receives and to provide a smoother ride when
transporting from field to field.
• 24" x 7.75" x 15" Used Aircraft Tires with foam filling
have the same features as the Aircraft Tires without
foam except the foam filled tires won’t go flat.
IMPORTANT: Not all objects will be stopped by the
safety shields. Therefore, Land Pride recommends
using extreme caution when cutting in public areas.
It is best to operate the Rotary Cutter when no one
is within 300 feet of the cutter.
• 15" Rims can be supplied with your cutter should you
prefer to provide your own tires.
Part Number & Description
814-265C 6" x 21" Laminated Tire
Land Pride offers three types of safety guards to best suit
your application: rubber skirt guards, single row
chainguards and double row chainguards.
814-286C 27" x 7.75" x 15" Used Aircraft Tire
without foam filling
• Rubber skirt guards are designed for light duty
814-287C 27" x 7.75" x 15" Used Aircraft Tire
with foam filling
applications.
• Single row chainguards are constructed with a single
row of hanging chain links. They can withstand harsher
applications than rubber skirts.
814-284C 15" Rim
Driveline Options
• Double row chainguards are constructed with two
staggered rows of hanging chain links. The second row
provides an additional barrier for stopping thrown
objects.
Land Pride offers two input driveline options. Connecting
drivelines are not optional. See your nearest Land Pride
dealer should you desire to change one or more
drivelines on your cutter.
Part Number & Description
Input driveline Options
Rubber Guards
• Cat. 5 Standard conventional driveline capable or
318-481A
318-483A
Front Rubber Safety Guards
Rear Rubber Safety Guards
turning angles up to 35 degrees while operating.
• Cat. 5 Constant velocity driveline capable of turning
Single Row Chain Guards
angles up to 80 degrees while operating.
318-439A
318-440A
Front Single Row Chainguards
Rear Single Row Chainguards
Connecting driveline
• Cat 5 driveline with Slip Clutch Protection
Part Number & Description
Input driveline Options (540 RPM)
Double Row Chain Guards
318-482A
318-484A
Front Double Row Chainguards
Rear Double Row Chainguards
318-038S CAT. 5 Constant velocity driveline 1 3/8-6
318-039S CAT. 5 Standard driveline 1 3/8-6
Shredder Blade Accessory
Input driveline Options (1000 RPM)
The double stacked blade configuration on the shredder
kit is ideal for cutting residue into smaller pieces.
318-042S CAT. 5 Standard driveline 1 3/8-21
318-041S CAT. 5 Constant velocity driveline 1 3/8-21
318-144S CAT. 5 Constant velocity driveline 1 3/4-20
Part Number & Description
318-958A
SHREDDER BLADE KIT
Connecting drivelines (540 & 1000 RPM)
318-422V Cat. 5 Intermediate driveline w/slip clutch 540/1000 RPM
318-420S Cat. 5 Wing driveline w/slip clutch 540/1000 RPM
Baffle Accessory
The Baffle kit maintains the shredded material in each
section of the cutter for a consistent discharge from the
rear of each deck.
Part Number & Description
330-114A
Baffle KIT
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Section 4: Options
Hydraulic Accessories
Hitch Options
Refer to “Hitch Types” on page 12
Independently Controlled Deck Wings
Land Pride offers a kit for raising the deck wings
independently to clear small obstacles in the field without
maneuvering around them. Your tractor will require three
duplex outlets to raise the wings independently. If
needed, you can add duplex outlets to your tractor by
purchasing Land Pride’s 3 Spool Control Valve Kit or their
Selector Control Valve Kit. See “Duplex outlets” below if
additional outlets are required.
The cutter is factory supplied with the standard clevis
on page 12 for complete description of hitches.
Part Number & Description
330-336A Standard Clevis Hitch
330-337A Pintle Hitch (Optional)
IMPORTANT: Never operate this cutter under any
terrain conditions where, on a continuous cut, the
wing angle exceeds 45 degrees up. Damage to the
wing driveline and gearboxes can occur. Raise wing
only to clear obstacles and then lower the wing
immediately after clearing the obstacles.
Follow all safety precautions in this manual
especially information regarding raising the wings up
with PTO running.
Part Number & Description
318-553A
Hydraulic Wing Control Kit
Duplex outlets
Some tractors do not have enough duplex outlets to
handle the equipment connected the tractor. Land Pride
offers the following kits to add duplex outlets to your
tractor.
3 Spool Control Valve Kit: This kit is for tractors with a
single duplex outlet. It converts the single duplex outlet
into three duplex outlets with three hydraulic controlled
levers.
Selector Control Valve Kit: This kit is for tractors
needing only one additional duplex outlet. It converts one
of the tractor’s duplex outlets into two duplex outlets with
a control valve. A selector switch on the control valve
selects which of the two duplex outlets is operational with
the tractor hydraulic control lever.
See your local Land Pride dealer if your tractor is not
properly equipped with the correct number of duplex
outlets.
Part Number & Description
312-315A
312-316A
3 SPOOL CONTROL VALVE KIT
SELECTOR CONTROL VALVE KIT
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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
Always inspect cutting blades before each use. Make
General Maintenance Information
certain they are properly installed and are in good
working condition. Replace any blade that is damaged,
worn, bent, or excessively nicked. Never try to straighten
a bent blade! Small nicks can be ground out when
sharpening.
Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life
of any implement. With careful inspection and routine
maintenance, you can avoid costly down time and repair.
Check all bolts after using the unit for several hours to be
sure they are tight. Replace any worn, damaged or
illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels from your
Land Pride Dealer.
Remove cutting blades and sharpen or replace as follows:
1. Place tractor gear selector in park and/or set brakes,
shut engine off and remove ignition key.
2. Disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO and
secure cutter deck in the up position with solid
supports before servicing underside of cutter.
Tractor Maintenance
One of the most important things you can do to prevent
hydraulic system problems is ensure that your tractor's
reservoir remains free of dirt and contamination.
Use a clean cloth to wipe hose ends before attaching
them to your tractor. Replace your tractor’s hydraulic
filter element at the prescribed intervals. These simple
maintenances will go a long way to prevent occurrence of
control valve and hydraulic cylinder problems.
Cutter Blade Maintenance
!
DANGER!
Always disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO before
servicing the underside of the cutter deck. Cutter can be
engaged if tractor is started resulting in damage to the cutter,
bodily injury and/or death.
Cutter Blade Assembly
Figure 5-1
Refer to Figure 5-1:
3. Remove wing nuts (#12), lock washers (#11), flat
washer (#10)and access cover (#7). Rotate blade
bolt (#1) until in alignment with access hole (A).
!
WARNING!
4. Unscrew locknut (#6) to remove cutting blade (#3).
Blade bolt (#1) is keyed and will not turn freely.
Always secure cutter deck in the up position with solid supports
before servicing the underside of the cutter. Never work under
equipment supported by hydraulics. Hydraulics can drop
equipment if controls are actuated or if hydraulic lines burst.
Either situation can drop the cutter instantly even when power
to the hydraulics is shut off.
5. Both blades should be sharpened at the same angle
as the original cutting edge and must be replaced or
re-ground at the same time to maintain proper
balance in the cutting unit. The following precautions
should be taken when sharpening blades:
a. Do not remove more material than necessary.
b. Do not heat and pound out a cutting edge.
!
WARNING!
Refer to Figure 5-1. Keep blade bolt access hole “A” covered at
all times except when servicing cutter blades (#3). Make sure
the main driveline is disconnected from the tractor before
removing access cover (#7).
c. Do not grind blades to a razor edge. Leave a blunt
cutting edge approximately 1/16” thick.
d. Always grind cutting edge so end of blade remains
square to cutting edge and not rounded.
IMPORTANT: Replace cutting blades with genuine
Land Pride blades only. Blades must be replaced in
mating pairs. Not replacing both blades will result in
an out-of-balance condition that will contribute to
premature bearing breakdown on the spindle hub
and create structural cracks in cutter housing.
e. Do not sharpen back side of blade.
f. Both blades should weigh the same with not more
than 1 1/2 oz. difference. Unbalanced blades will
cause excessive vibration which can damage
gearbox bearings and create structural cracks.
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Refer to Figure 5-2:
secured with cotter pin (#9) with both legs bent
opposite directions around the nut.
6. Carefully check cutting edges of blades in relation to
blade carrier rotation to ensure correct blade
placement. Cutter blades must be installed with
cutting edge leading in rotation. Airfoil (lift) must be
oriented towards the top of deck.
11. Replace access cover (#7) with flat washers (#10),
lock washers (#11) and wing nuts (#12).
12. Reconnect main driveline to tractor PTO shaft.
Land Pride Cutter Blade Parts
Item Part No.
Part Description
318-586A BLADE BOLT KIT (Item No’s 1, 2, 5 & 6)
)
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
5
6
802-277C BLADE BOLT 1 1/8-12 x 3 7/16 WITH KEY
312-075D BLADE SPACER 16 GA. (.06")
312-082D BLADE SPACER 18 GA. (.062")
312-089D BLADE SPACER 20 GA. (.036")
312-808D BLADE SPACER 24 GA. (.024")
820-168C CUTTER BLADE 1/2 x 4 x 29 CCW
820-249C CUTTER BLADE 1/2 x 4 x 29 CW
330-399D WELDMENT DISHPAN
CW
CW
CCW
Blade Rotation
Figure 5-2
Refer to Figure 5-3:
804-147C WASHER FLAT 1 HARD ASTMF436
803-170C NUT HEX TOP LOCK 1 1/8-12 PLATE
IMPORTANT: Examine blade bolts (#1) and
washers (#5) for excessive wear and replace if worn.
Drivelines With Slip Clutches
IMPORTANT: Shim (#2) may or may not be
required. If blade deflection is less than 3/4" without
a shim, then the shim is not used. However, a shim
is required if blade deflection is greater than 3/4".
!
CAUTION!
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, shut off tractor, and
remove key before working on or around the driveline and/or
slip clutch.
IMPORTANT: Locknuts can loose their ability to lock
properly once removed. Therefore, always use a
used blade nut or plain nut in steps 7 & 8 below and
then replace used nut with new locknut in step 9.
!
CAUTION!
7. Start by assembling blades without shim (#2). Insert
blade bolt (#1) through blade (#3), dish pan (#4) and
flat washer (#5). Temporarily secure blade with a used
1 1/8"-12 nut. Draw nut up snug. Do not tighten.
Slip clutches that have been in use or have been slipped for only
two or three seconds during run-in may be too hot to touch.
Allow a hot clutch to cool before working on it.
Cutter drive components are protected from shock loads
by a friction slip clutch. The clutch must be capable of
slippage during operation to protect the gearbox,
driveline and other drive train parts.
Friction clutches should be “run-in” prior to initial
operation and after long periods of inactivity to remove
any oxidation that may have accumulated on the friction
surfaces. Repeat “run-in” instructions at the beginning of
each season and when moisture and/or condensation
seizes the inner friction plates.
3/4" maximum
blade deflection
when blade
bolts are tight
Refer to Figure 5-4 to determine which friction clutch
your cutter has. Follow run-In, disassembly and
assembly instructions for your specific clutch.
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Cutter Blade Assembly
Figure 5-3
8. Check blade deflection. If deflection is greater than
3/4", remove blade bolt and reassemble as before
except include shim (#2) when reassembling. Select
shim thickness based on deflection. The greater the
deflection, the thicker the shim.
9. Once blade deflection is correct, replace used nut
Type A Clutch
Type B Clutch
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with new locknut (#6) and torque to 450 ft. lbs.
Clutch Types
Figure 5-4
10. If replacing dishpan (#4), nut (#8) on gearbox output
shaft should be torqued to 550 ft-lbs. minimum and
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Type A Clutches
Disassembly of clutch is simply a matter of first removing
spring retainer nuts (#1), springs (#2) and bolts (#3) from
the assembly. Each friction disk (#4) must then be
separated from the metal surface adjacent to it.
Clutch Run-In
Refer to Figure 5-5:
1. Using a pencil or other marker, scribe a line across the
exposed edges of the clutch plates and friction disks.
Inspection
Inspect all parts for excessive wear and condition. Clean
all parts that do not require replacement.The original
friction disk thickness is 1/8" (3.2mm) and should be
replaced if thickness falls below 3/64" (1.1mm). If
clutches have been slipped to the point of “smoking”, the
friction disks may be damaged and should be replaced.
Heat build-up may also affect the yoke joints.
Assembly
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Reassemble each friction disk (#4) next to the metal
plate it was separated from. Install bolts (#3) through the
end plates and intermediate plates as shown. Place
springs (#2) over the bolts and secure with nuts (#1).
Type A Clutch Run-In
Figure 5-5
2. Carefully loosen each of the 8 spring retainer nuts by
exactly 2 revolutions. It will be necessary to hold hex
end of retainer bolt in order to count the exact
number of revolutions.
3. Make sure the area is clear of all bystanders and
machine is safe to operate.
4. Start tractor and engage PTO drive for 2-3 seconds
to permit slippage of the clutch surfaces. Disengage
PTO, then re-engage a second time for 2-3 seconds.
Disengage PTO, shut off tractor and remove key.
Wait for all components to stop before dismounting
from tractor.
5. Inspect clutch and ensure that the scribed markings
made on the clutch plates have changed position.
Slippage has not occurred if any two marks on the
friction disk and plate are still aligned. A clutch that
has not slipped must be disassembled to separate
the friction disk plates. See “Clutch Disassembly,
Inspection & Assembly” below.
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IMPORTANT: Keep track of order and orientation of
your clutch components during disassembly
Type A Clutch Disassembly
Figure 5-6
6. Tighten each of the 8 spring retainer nuts on the
clutch housing exactly 2 revolutions to restore clutch
to original setting pressure.
Refer to Figure 5-7 & Table Below:
Progressively tighten each spring retainer bolt until
correct spring height “A” is reached.
7. Allow clutch to cool to ambient temperature before
operating again. Clutch is now ready for use.
8. The clutch should be checked during the first hour of
cutting and periodically each week. An additional set
of scribe marks can be added to check for slippage.
See Figure 5-7 to adjust spring length.
Clutch Disassembly, Inspection & Assembly
Refer to Figure 5-6:
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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.
Clutch Adjustment
Figure 5-7
Driveline
No.
PTO
Cat. Driveline
A"
Disassembly
Speed No. Location Spring Height
IMPORTANT: Not all Type A clutch components are
arranged as illustrated in Figure 5-6. Also some
have more components than others. Be sure to keep
track of order and orientation of your clutch
components during disassembly.
826-494C
826-495C
540/1000
540/1000
5
5
Wing
1.32"
1.32"
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Type B Clutches
4-Plate Disassembly
Clutch Run-In
Refer to Figure 5-8 (View - A):
1. Using a pencil or other marker, scribe a line across the
exposed edges of the clutch plates and friction disks.
Step 1
If included, remove end half
clamps.
2. Tighten all 4 nuts uniformly until spring load is low
enough that the clutch slips freely with PTO
engaged.
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Step 2
Tighten the four hex nuts
uniformly until the clutch pack
and hub are loose.
Type B Clutch Run-In
Figure 5-8
3. Make sure the area is clear of all bystanders and
machine is safe to operate.
Step 3
Bend all four retaining lugs
out on edge of clutch housing.
4. Start tractor and engage PTO for 2-3 seconds to
permit slippage of clutch surfaces. Disengage PTO,
then re-engage a second time for 2-3 seconds.
Disengage PTO, shut off tractor and remove key.
Wait for all components to stop before dismounting
from tractor.
5. Inspect clutch and ensure that the scribed markings
made on the clutch plates have changed position.
Slippage has not occurred if any two marks on the
friction disk and plate are still aligned. A clutch that
has not slipped must be disassembled to separate
Inspection & Assembly” below.
Step 4
Remove thrust plate with
Belleville Springs and lug
rings to access friction discs
and hub for inspection or
service.
Refer to Figure 5-8 (View - B):
6. If no two marks on the friction disk and plate are still
aligned, Turn all 4 nuts fully back.
7. Allow clutch to cool to ambient temperature before
operating again. Clutch is now ready for use.
8. The clutch should be checked during the first hour of
cutting and periodically each week. An additional set
of scribe marks can be added to check for slippage.
Clutch Disassembly, Inspection & Assembly
If clutch run-in procedure above indicated that one or more
of the friction disks did not slip, then the clutch must be
disassembled to separate the friction disks.
Step 5
Inspect friction discs and hub.
NOTE: Before proceeding, secure clutch firmly in a
vise or other clamping device to prevent injury.
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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
Skid Shoe Maintenance
4-Plate Assembly
!
WARNING!
Excessive wear on skid shoes may cause inadequate operation
of cutter and create a safety hazard!
Step 1
There are two skid shoes mounted on either side of the
center section and one skid shoe 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.
Place hub and friction discs
into the housing.
Land Pride Skid Shoe Replacement Parts
Part No.
Part Description
318-145H
318-146H
318-335D
802-466C
CENTER SKID SHOE (RH)
CENTER SKID SHOE (LH)
WING SKID SHOE (S/N292792+)
PLOW BOLT, 3/8" - 16 x 1 1/1/4" grade 5
Step 2
Compress Belleville Springs
to the pressure plate by
tightening the four hex nuts
and then placing the
assembly into the clutch
housing.
Center Skid Shoe
Refer to Figure 5-9:
Replace center skid shoes as follows:
1. Remove 1/2"-13 hex whiz nuts (#2), 1/2" -13 x 2” gr8
hex bolts (#3) and center skid shoe (#1) as shown.
2. Attach new skid shoe (#1) to cutter with existing
1/2” hex bolts (#3), existing top plate (#4) and secure
with existing 1/2" hex whiz nuts. Torque to 105 ft. lbs.
3. Repeat on opposite side of center section.
Step 3
Bend retaining lugs inward
over the Belleville Spring
edges to secure the spring
before backing the four hex
nuts off.
Step 4
With lugs bent in, loosen the
four hex nuts completely to
the end of the threaded studs.
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Center Skid Shoe
Figure 5-9
Step 5
Install end half clamps if
available.
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Wing Skid Shoe
Refer to Figure 5-10:
Storage
It is good practice to clean, inspect, service and make
necessary repairs to the cutter when parking it for long
periods and when parking it at the end of a working
season. This will help ensure the cuter is ready for field
use the next time you hook-up to it.
Replace wing skid shoes as follows:
1. Remove 3/8" hex whiz nuts (#3), 3/8" plow bolts (#2)
and wing skid shoe (#1) as shown.
2. Plow bolts (#2) should be checked for wear and
replaced if necessary.
!
DANGER!
3. Attach new skid shoe (#1) to cutter with existing
3/8” plow bolts (#2) and secure with 3/8" hex whiz
nuts. Torque to 31 ft. lbs.
Always disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO and secure
cutter deck in the up position with solid supports before
servicing the underside of the cutter.
4. Repeat on opposite wing section.
1. Clean off any dirt and grease that may have
accumulated on the cutter and moving parts. Scrape
off compacted dirt from the bottom of deck and then
wash surface thoroughly with a garden hose. A
coating of oil may also be applied to the lower deck
area to minimize oxidation.
Check blades and blade bolts for wear and replace if
necessary.
3. Inspect for loose, damaged or worn parts and adjust
or replace as needed.
Skid shoe
is reversible
5. Replace all damaged or missing decals.
6. Store cutter on a level surface in a clean, dry place.
Inside storage will reduce maintenance and make for
a longer cutter life.
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disconnecting tractor from cutter.
Wing Skid shoe
Figure 5-10
8. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to
prevent rust. Ask your dealer for Aerosol Land Pride
touch-up paint. They are 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.
Land Pride Touch-up Paint
Part No.
Part Description
821-011C
821-002C
821-054C
821-058C
PAINT LP BEIGE SPRAY CAN
PAINT LP BLACK SPRAY CAN
PAINT MEDIUM RED SPRAY CAN
PAINT GREEN SPRAY CAN
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Lubrication Points
Lubrication
Legend
Multi-purpose
spray lube
Multi-purpose
grease lube
Multi-purpose
oil lube
50
hrs
Intervals in hours at which
lubrication is required
50
Hrs
Axle Hub Bearing
Repack wheel bearings
Type of Lubrication: Wheel Bearing Grease
Quantity = Coat Generously
NOTE: 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.
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50
Hrs
Adjustable Turnbuckle
Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease
Quantity = As required
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50
Hrs
Main Hitch
Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease
Quantity = As required
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Do Not
Overfill
8
Hrs
Oil Level
Plug
Gearbox
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill! Level cutter and wait for
gearbox oil to cool before checking. An unlevel cutter or
a gearbox with hot oil will not show correct oil level on
the dipstick.
Make sure wings are down. Unscrew top vent plug in
gearbox to remove dipstick. Wipe oil from dipstick and
screw it back in without tightening. Unscrew dipstick and
check oil level mark. If low, fill through top plug hole in
gearbox with EP 80-90W oil until oil reaches full mark on
the dipstick. Reinstall vent plug with dipstick and tighten.
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IMPORTANT: Your cutter is shipped with the
gearbox vent plug with dipstick packaged in the
Operator’s Manual bag and should have been
installed in the gearbox by your Land Pride dealer.
Please see your Land Pride dealer if the vent plug
with dipstick was not included.
Take your gearbox to a Land Pride dealer if it requires
service.
Type of Lubrication: EP 80-90W Oil
Quantity = Fill until oil reaches full mark on dipstick.
Oil Fill & Vent Plug
Oil Level Plug
8
Hrs
Divider Box
Oil Drain Plug
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Type of Lubrication: 80-90W EP
Quantity = As required
Oil Fill & Vent Plug
Oil Level Plug
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill! Cutter should be level
when checking oil. If, for any reason, all oil has been
removed from gearbox, refill to level plug and allow
air to bleed up from lower cavity, then recheck.
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8
Hrs
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Intermediate Driveline Joints
Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease
Zerk located through slot in plastic outer tubes
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20
Drivelines with external profile tube grease point
Zerk Located on end of plastic outer tube
Hrs
Conventional Driveline Profile Tubes
Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease
Quantity = Coat Generously
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Drivelines with internal profile tube grease point
23567
8
Hrs
Drivelines with external profile tube grease point
23566
Conventional Driveline Joints & Shields
Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease
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Zerk located through slot in tubes
Drivelines with external tube grease point
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20
Hrs
Zerk Located on end of tube
Constant Velocity Driveline Profile Tubes
Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease
Quantity = Coat Generously
Drivelines with internal tube grease point
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8
Hrs
Constant Velocity Driveline
Joints & Shields
Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease
Drivelines with external tube grease point
NOTE: To extend the life of the constant velocity
joint, extensive lubrication must be performed every
8 hours of operation.
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• The constant velocity joint should be greased in a
straight position forcing grease through the passages
and into the cavity. After lubrication, grease should be
visible around the ball joints.
• The constant velocity driveline comes equipped with a
grease zerk in the outer telescoping member and must
be greased every 8 hours to prevent premature failure
of the joint.
• Grease fittings are located on the u-joints and driveline
shields and should be lubricated every 8 hours of
operation.
Drivelines with internal tube grease point
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Zerk located through slot in tubes
Drivelines with external tube grease point
20
Hrs
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Wing Driveline Profile Tubes
Zerk Located on end of plastic outer tube
Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease
Quantity = Coat Generously
Drivelines with internal profile tube grease point
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8
Drivelines with external profile tube grease point
Hrs
13755
Wing Driveline Joints & Shields
Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease
Drivelines with internal profile tube grease point
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Section 6: Specifications & Capacities
Section 6: Specifications & Capacities
RC5020 and RCM5020 Series
RC5020 & RCM5020
Min. PTO Horse Power
Gear Box Horsepower
70
250 HP Splitter
210 HP Center & wing
Gear Box Lubrication
Cutting Capacity
Machine Weight
Gear Lube 80-90W EP
Up To 3" Material
6,528 lbs. Approx.
(With single row chain guards, 6 laminated tires, dual axle, 540 CV main driveline)
Blade Tip Speed @ 540 RPM Center blade: 17,377 FPM
Wing blade: 17,329 FPM
@1000 RPM Center blade: 18,165 FPM
Wing blade:18,317 FPM
Tongue Weight
Hitch Jack
2300 lbs.
Standard hand crank
Pull-Type, Self-Leveling Hitch & Clevis
Hitch Type
Cutting Width
20’-0”
Overall Width
Minimum Transport Width
20’-9 1/2”
8’-9”
Overall Length
19’-3”
Deck Height
10 1/2”
Cutting Height
2” to 14” High with hydraulic cylinder and stroke control spacers
Deck Material Thickness
Side Skirt Thickness
Skid Shoes
3/16”
1/4”
Wing and Weight Box: Reversible & replaceable
Center Deck: 2 - Replaceable
Blades - 6 (2 per Carrier)
Blade Overlap
1/2” x 4” Thru-harden free swinging alloy steel with uplift
6”
Blade Bolt
Keyed with hardened flat washer & lock nut
3/16” Round dish shaped bolt-on stump-jumper with 1” diamond shaped blade bar
Optional 1/2” x 3” fully welded
3/16” Stump Jumper
Deck Ring
Front & Rear Guards
Optional rubber, single chain or double chain
Heavy Duty
Conventional u-joint ASAE Category 5 with 1 3/8”-21 spline
Input Driveline Options
Constant velocity u-joint ASAE Category 5 with 1 3/8”-21 spline or 1 3/4”-20 spline
Heavy Duty
ASAE Cat. 5 with slip-clutch protection
Connecting Drivelines
Tire Options
6” x 21” Laminated tires
or 27” x 7.75” x 15” Used aircraft tires w/wo foam filling
or 15” Rims
Wheel Options
Transport Axle
Hubs
6 or 8 Wheels
Spring-cushioned on center transport axle
Cast iron 5-bolt hubs with tapered roller bearings and with 1 3/4” shafts
Cuts material into smaller pieces
Shredder Blades (optional)
Colors
Standard color: Beige
Optional colors: Green or Red
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Section 6: Specifications & Capacities
8’-9”
10’-9”
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Transport Width With Wing Axles Disconnected
At The Turnbuckles And Wheels Folded Back
Transport Width With Wing Axles
Connected At The Turnbuckles
3’-6 1/8”
20’-9 1/2”
At 2” Cutting Height
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Section 7: Features and Benefits
Section 7: Features and Benefits
RC5020 and RCM5020 Rotary Cutter
Features
Benefits
Surpass rugged industry
All Land Pride Cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary testing
procedures specified by ANSI.
Total cutter weight
Weight is in a range that will allow tractors to handle the cutter easier. Heavier cutters are
tough to control.
Fully welded deck
Fully welded deck adds strength.
Factory assembled
Saves customer set-up time and money.
5 Year gearbox warranty
250 HP splitter gearbox
210 HP blade gearboxes
Gearbox seal protection
2 3/8” Output gearbox shaft
540 or 1000 RPM PTO speed
Cat. 5 Input driveline
Shows confidence in out gearboxes.
High gearbox rating for rough work and high horsepower tractors.
High gearbox rating for 3" cutting capacity and high horsepower tractors.
Gearbox bottom seal protection for longer bearing life.
Large output shaft handles shock loads better.
Fits wide variety of tractors including high horsepower tractors.
Holds up to shock loads and harsh mowing conditions.
Fits wide range of tractors including high horsepower tractors.
Star profile drivelines
Easy greasable drivelines
4 Plate slip-clutch
Star profile spreads load out to many points on the shaft. More apt to resist bending and
twisting under shock loads and harsh mowing conditions.
Drivelines have access holes for greasing the U-joints in the driveline and to grease the inner
profiles.
Protects drivelines and gearboxes by slipping clutches rather than twisting the driveline when
impacts are encountered.
Keyed blade bolt
Makes removing the cutting blades easier.
Thru-harden blades
High blade tip speed
Provides longer life than standard heat treating.
540 rpm: Center: 17,377 fpm, Wings: 17,329 fpm
1000 rpm: Center: 18,165 fpm, Wings: 15,013 fpm
Allows for a clean cut of material and even distribution.
6” Blade overlap
Generous blade overlap eliminates skipping, especially in turns.
Can cut brushy areas with saplings up to 3”.
High cutting capacity
10 1/2” Deck height
2” - 14” Cutting height
Handles heavy cutting, which reduces balling-up of cut material under the deck.
Vary cutting height on the go for varied conditions.
3/16” Stump jumper backed
with a 1" thick mounting bar
Heavy round stump jumper with bottom gearbox seal protector. Can hold up to tough
conditions.
3/16” Deck thickness
1/4” Side skirt thickness
Skid shoes
Heavy enough to handle conditions but not weigh unit down.
Extra thick on sides to handle debris contact.
Wing skid shoes can be reversed for extended life.
Wing and center deck skid shoes can be replaced when damaged or worn out.
Self-leveling pull-type hitch
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Section 7: Features and Benefits
RC5020 and RCM5020 Rotary Cutter
Features
Benefits
Hinged wing sections
Allow cutter to follow terrain. Ideal for rough ground where hillsides, ditches and hollows can
cause uneven cutting.
1” Solid hinge rods
Larger diameter hinge rod gives greater strength to the cutter from front to rear, and in the
hinge area itself.
Wing hydraulics
3 1/2” x 12” Cylinder to handle the large wing decks.
Wing transport locks
8’ - 9” Transport width
Safety feature. Holds wing sections up in case of hydraulic pressure loss.
Transport width is safe and legal in most communities.
Enclosed front to rear dual
leveling rods
Dual leveling rods enable the cutter to pull equally on the rear axle during travel over rough
terrain. Many competitors only use one leveling rod.
5-Bolt hubs
5-Bolt hubs makes the wheel assembly more durable and longer lasting.
Drain holes in wheel rims
Allows water to drain from wheels mounted on the folded-up wings.
Helps prevent paint deterioration and rusting to the wheel rims.
5” Square rear axle tubing
Heavy axle to handle harsh conditions.
Spring-cushioned center-
axle
Protects unit from bumps and ground shock.
Replaceable wheel spindles
Wheel spindles can be replaced when damaged without replacing the entire axle. Simply
remove two bolts to replace damaged spindle.
Features and Benefits Of Optional Equipment
6 or 8 Wheel option
Wheel options
Outer wing wheel can be single (6-wheel option) or dual (8-wheel option).
Dual wheels on the outer wings are ideal when mowing in areas where the wings needs to flex
up hill. The outer wheels rides farther up the embankments and keeps the decks from gouging.
Also, the extra wheels on the outer wing decks provides better load distribution.
Laminated tires: Eliminates flats.
Airplane tires without foam filling: Give better cushion while transporting.
Airplane tires with foam filling: Give better cushion while transporting and can’t go flat.
15" Wheel rims: Can mount your own tires.
Deck rings (optional)
Front & rear shielding
1/2” x 3" full welded deck ring keeps blades from damaging the deck.
Choice allows customer to fit his needs.
Front Shielding: Rubber guard, single chain or double chain.
Rear Shielding: Rubber guard, single chain or double chain.
Shredder Blades (Optional)
Baffles (Accessory)
Ideal for cutting residue into smaller pieces.
Replaces blade and stump jumper configuration.
Maintains shredded material in each section of the cutter for a consistent discharge
from the rear of each deck.
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Section 8: Troubleshooting
Section 8: Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
Drain to level full hole.
Oil seal leaking
Replace seals.
Clean off wrapped material and check seal areas daily.
Avoid hitting solid objects.
Lubricate every 8 hours.
Adjust clutch per section 4.
Replace clutch plates.
Driveline yoke
or shock cross failing
Slip-Clutches slip even with a light load
Remove foreign object.
Reduce lift height in transport position.
Reposition drawbar.
Bent Driveline shaft (Note: Shaft should
be repaired or replaced if bent)
Shorten Power Take Off shaft.
Avoid hitting solid objects.
Driveline shaft
telescoping tube failing
Lubricate every 20 hours of operation.
Raise cutting height.
Driveline shaft
telescoping tube wearing
Blades wearing excessively
Blades coming loose
Tighten blade hardware, refer to Service Cutting Blades in the “Maintenance and
Avoid solid objects.
Blades breaking
Tighten shaft nut to specified torque.
Replace gearbox bearings and / or shaft.
Avoid hitting solid objects.
Loose blade carrier
Blade carrier bent
Adjust cutter height.
Excessive side skid wear
Raise cutting height.
Inspect and unlock blades.
Excessive vibration
Replace blade.
Replace blade carrier.
Replace Power Take Off or distribution shaft.
Disassemble and inspect for incorrectly located needles or damaged bearing cap.
Remove elbow fitting and unplug orifice.
Wing cylinder movement too slow
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Section 9: Appendix
Section 9: Appendix
Torque Values Chart
Bolt He a d Id e ntific a tion
Bolt He a d Id e ntific a tion
8.8
10.9
5.8
Bolt Size
(Inc he s)
Bolt Size
(Me tric )
Class 5.8
N · m ft-lb
Class 8.8
N · m ft-lb
Class 10.9
N · m ft-lb
Grade 2
Grade 5
N · m ft-lb
Grade 8
1
2
3
4
in-tpi
N · m
ft-lb
N · m
ft-lb
mm x pitch
M 5 X 0.8
M 6 X 1
1/4" - 20
7.4
8.5
15
5.6
6
11
8
16
12
4
3
6
5
9
7
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
13
10
18
14
7
5
11
8
15
11
11
24
17
33
25
M 8 X 1.25
M 8 X 1
17
12
26
19
36
27
17
13
26
19
37
27
18
13
28
21
39
29
27
20
42
31
59
44
M10 X 1.5
M10 X 0.75
M12 X 1.75
M12 X 1.5
M12 X 1
33
24
52
39
72
53
31
22
47
35
67
49
39
29
61
45
85
62
43
32
67
49
95
70
58
42
91
67
125
130
145
200
l215
315
335
405
485
610
900
93
49
36
75
55
105
145
165
210
235
285
325
510
570
820
905
78
60
44
95
70
97
66
49
105
115
150
165
205
230
360
405
585
640
875
955
76
105
120
155
170
210
240
375
420
605
670
90
66
105
145
155
225
240
310
350
440
650
760
830
77
105
150
160
230
245
300
355
450
665
75
55
85
M14 X 2
92
68
105
115
165
180
230
260
325
480
560
610
95
70
110
120
150
170
265
295
430
475
645
705
M14 X 1.5
M16 X 2
99
73
105
130
150
235
260
225
250
340
370
480
540
680
750
890
79
145
155
195
220
280
310
480
525
960
105
115
145
165
205
230
355
390
705
97
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
7/8" - 14
1" - 8
1050 780
1150 845
1230 910
1350 995
1750 1290
1960 1440
M24 X 2
1" - 12
M30 X 3.5
M30 X 2
1510 1120 2100 1550
1680 1240 2320 1710
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
1080 795
1210 890
1060 785
M36 X 3.5
1730 1270 2650 1950 3660 2700
1880 1380 2960 2190 4100 3220
1520 1120 2460 1820
1680 1240 2730 2010
1990 1470 3230 2380
2270 1670 3680 2710
2640 1950 4290 3160
2970 2190 4820 3560
M36 X 2
1
in-tpi = nominal thread diameter in inches-threads per inch
N· m = newton-meters
2
3
4
1010 745
1180 870
1330 980
ft-lb= foot pounds
mm x pitch = nominal thread diameter in millimeters x thread
pitch
Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above.
Additional Torque Values
450 ft-lbs
Blade Bolt Lock Nut
Blade Carrier Hub Nut
Wheel Lug Nuts
550 ft-lbs minimum
85 ft-lbs
Tire Inflation Chart
TireSize
Inflation
PSI
27 x 7.75 x 15
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Section 9: Appendix
Warranty
Land Pride warrants to the original purchaser that this Land Pride product will
be free from defects in material and workmanship beginning on the date of
purchase by the end user according to the following schedule when used as
intended and under normal service and conditions for personal use.
Overall Unit and Driveline: One year Parts and Labor.
Gearbox:
(S/N 325492+) Five years Parts and Labor.
(S/N 325491-) Five years on housing, gears, and shaft.
One year on seals and bearings.
Hydraulic Cylinder: One year Parts and Labor.
Hoses and seals considered wear items.
Blades, tires and driveline friction discs: Considered wear items.
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. 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
judgment 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 designed. Misuse also specifically includes
failure to properly maintain oil levels, grease points, and driveline shafts.
Claims under this Warranty should be made to the dealer which originally sold
the product and all warranty adjustments must be made through an authorized
Land Pride 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 extend to loss of crops, 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 exceed 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 30 days
from the date of purchase by the end user.
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