Land Pride RC5020 manuale d’uso

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T able of Contents Land Pride T ab le of Contents RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 © Copyright 2009 All rights Reser v ed Land Pride provides this publication “as is” without w arranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While e very precaution has been taken in the preparation of this man ual, Land[...]

1 Important Safety Information 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride T able of Contents Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or ma y not be applicable to the pr oducts described in this manual. Safety at All Times Thoroughl y read and understand the instructions given in this [...]

2 Important Safety Information RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride T able of Contents T ransport Machinery Safel y ▲ Comply with state and local laws . ▲ Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph. DO NO T EXCEED . Nev er trav el at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering and[...]

3 Important Safety Information 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride T able of Contents Prepare for Emer gencies ▲ Be prepared if a fire star ts. ▲ K eep a first aid kit and fire e xtinguisher handy . ▲ K eep emergency numbers f or doctor , ambulance , hospital and fire depar tment near phone. [...]

4 Important Safety Information RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride T able of Contents 23595 818-045C Pinch Point Warning 27523 818-130C Caution! Use 540 rpm PTO only 818-240C Caution! Use 1000 rpm PTO only Safety Labels Your cutter comes equipped with all safety labels in place. They were designed to h[...]

5 Important Safety Information 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride T able of Contents 23595 27523 23594 23571 818-552C Danger! Rotating Driveline Entanglement Hazard ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY![...]

6 Important Safety Information RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride T able of Contents 23571 23594 27523 23595 818-543C Danger! Guard Missing - DO NOT Operate 818-540C Danger! Shield Missing - DO NOT Operate[...]

7 Important Safety Information 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride T able of Contents 27523 27523 27523 27523 818-276C Warning! Rotating Blade Hazard TRACTOR MUST HAVE SAFETY GUARDING 818-840C Danger: Rollover Hazard 818-561C Warning! Moving Parts Hazard Located on Left Wing & Right Wing 818-830C S[...]

8 Important Safety Information RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride T able of Contents 838-588C Warning: Folding Cutter Speed Warning 838-094C Warning: High Pressure 23594 23594 23594 23594 818-556C Danger! Thrown Object Hazard Located on Left Wing & Right Wing 818-564C Danger! Rotating Blade Locate[...]

9 Important Safety Information 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride T able of Contents 23595 23595 818-229C Amber Reflector Located on Left Wing & Right Wing 818-230C Red Reflector Located on Left Wing & Right Wing[...]

10 Introduction RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride T able of Contents Introduction 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. If customer service or repair parts[...]

11 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-up 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride T able of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-up T ractor Requirements Horsepower T ractor horsepower should be within the range noted below . T ractors outside the horsepower range m ust not be used. Horsepower Rating . . . . . . [...]

12 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-up RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride T able of Contents Hitch T ypes 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 Clev[...]

13 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-up 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride T able of Contents T ractor Hook-up ! DANGER! Crushing Hazar d between tractor and implement. Do not allow anyone to stand between the tractor and implement while backing-up to an implement. Ne ver operate the hydraulic 3-point lift[...]

14 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-up RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride T able of Contents Check Driveline Length Refer to Figure 1-4 on page 12: 1. P ark tractor and cutter in a straight line on a lev el surf ace. Place gear selector in park, shut tr actor engine off , set par k brake and remo ve s wit[...]

15 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-up 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride T able of Contents ! WARNING! Be sur e center deck and wings ar e lower ed to the gr ound and all hydraulic pr essur e is r elieved befor e disconnecting any hydraulic lines or fittings between the Rotary Cutter and tr actor hydrau[...]

16 Section 2: Adjustments RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride T able of Contents Center and Wing Section Leveling These adjustments should be made with your cutter hooked up to the same tractor that will be used f or field operations or one ha ving the same drawbar height. Adjust le veling rods as desc[...]

17 Section 3: Operating Instructions 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride T able of Contents Pre-Star t Checklist Hazard control and accident pre vention are dependent upon the aw areness, concer n, prudence and proper training inv olved in the operation, transpor t, maintenance and storage of the Rotar[...]

18 Section 3: Operating Instructions RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride T able of Contents T ranspor t Locks Cutter wings will need to be raised before transporting on a roadway, through narrow gate openings a n d when servicing the deck underside. Refer to Figure 3-1 & Figure 3-2: 1. Disengage tr[...]

19 Section 3: Operating Instructions 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride T able of Contents Field Set-up ! WARNING! The following operational pr ocedures should be carried out by the tractor oper ator . Other persons should be clear ed of the ar ea even during cutter set-up. Cutter operation should be [...]

20 Section 3: Operating Instructions RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride T able of Contents Driveline T urning Angle Refer to Figure 3-4 & Figure 3-5: Plan your field cutting to minimiz e number of tur ns, especially e xtreme tur ning angles. Avoid tractor-to-cutter turning angles that exceeds the [...]

21 Section 3: Operating Instructions 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride T able of Contents Be sure to read entire manual before proceeding with these operating instructions. Now that you have familiarized yourself with the Operator’s Manual, completed the Operator’s Checklist, properly attached yo[...]

22 Section 4: Options RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride T able of Contents Safety Guar d Options ! DANGER! Rotary Cutters have the ability to dischar ge objects at high speeds; ther efor e, the use of fr ont and r ear safety guards is str ongly r ecommended when cutting. Specifically , double row ch[...]

23 Section 4: Options 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride T able of Contents Hydraulic Accessories Independently Contr olled Deck Wings Land Pride offers a kit f or raising the dec k wings independently to clear small obstacles in the field without maneuvering around them. Y our tr actor will require t[...]

24 Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride T able of Contents General Maintenance Information Proper ser vicing and adjustment is the key to the long lif e of any implement. With careful inspection and routine maintenance, y ou can av oid costly down time and repair[...]

25 Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride T able of Contents Refer to Figure 5-2: 6. Carefully check cutting edges of blades in relation to blade carrier rotation to ensure correct blade placement. Cutter blades m ust be installed with cutting edge leading in rotat[...]

26 Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride T able of Contents Type A Clutches Clutch Run-In Refer to Figure 5-5: 1 . Using a pencil or other marker , scribe a line across the e xposed edges of the clutch plates and fr iction disks. T ype A Clutch Run-In Figure 5-5 2[...]

27 Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride T able of Contents Type B Clutches Clutch Run-In Refer to Figure 5-8 (View - A): 1 . Using a pencil or other marker , scribe a line across the e xposed edges of the clutch plates and fr iction disks. 2. Tighten all 4 nuts u[...]

28 Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride T able of Contents 4-Plate Assembl y Step 2 Compress Belleville Springs to the pressure plate by tightening the four hex nuts and then placing the assembly into the clutch housing. Step 3 Bend retaining lugs inward over the[...]

29 Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride T able of Contents Wing Skid Shoe Refer to Figure 5-10: Replace wing skid shoes as follows: 1. Remov e 3/8" hex whiz nuts (#3), 3/8" plow bolts (#2) and wing skid shoe (#1) as shown. 2. Plow bolts (#2) should be c[...]

30 Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride T able of Contents Axle Hub Bearing Repack wheel bearings Type of Lubrication: Wheel Bearing Grease Quantity = Coat Generously NO TE: The tailwheel hub is equipped with a relief hole located directly opposite the grease fit[...]

31 Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride T able of Contents 24581 Do Not Overfill Oil Level Plug IMPORT ANT: Y our cutter is shipped with the gearbo x v ent plug with dipstick pac kaged in the Operator’ s Manual bag and should hav e been installed in the gearbo[...]

32 Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride T able of Contents Conventional Driveline Profile Tubes Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = Coat Generously 20 Hrs 23567 Drivelines with external profile tube grease point Zerk located through slot in plast[...]

33 Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride T able of Contents Constant Velocity Driveline Joints & Shields Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease • The constant velocity joint should be greased in a straight position forcing grease through the passages and [...]

34 Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride T able of Contents Wing Driveline Profile Tubes Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = Coat Generously 14618 20 Hrs Wing Driveline Joints & Shields Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 13755 8 Hrs 235[...]

35 Section 6: Specifications & Capacities 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride T able of Contents Section 6: Specifications & Capacities RC5020 and RCM5020 Series RC5020 & RCM5020 Min. PT O Horse P ower 70 Gear Bo x Horsepower 250 HP Splitter 210 HP Center & wing Gear Bo x Lubrication G[...]

36 Section 6: Specifications & Capacities RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride T able of Contents 26843 26841 20’-9 1/2” 19’-3” 3’-6 1/8” 9’-9 3/4” 8’-9” At 2” Cutting Height 10’-9” T ranspor t Width With Wing Axles Disconnected At The T urnb uckles And Wheels Folded Back [...]

37 Section 7: Features and Benefits 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride T able of Contents Section 7: Features and Benefits RC5020 and RCM5020 Rotary Cutter Features Benefits Surpass rugged industry All Land Pride Cutters hav e been designed and tested and meet r igorous voluntary testing procedures s[...]

38 Section 7: Features and Benefits RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride T able of Contents Hinged wing sections Allow cutter to f ollow terrain. Ideal f or rough ground where hillsides, ditches and hollo ws can cause une ven cutting. 1” Solid hinge rods Larger diameter hinge rod giv es greater stren[...]

39 Section 8: T r oubleshooting 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride T able of Contents Section 8: T roubleshooting Prob lem Solution Oil seal leaking Drain to le vel full hole . Replace seals. Clean off wrapped material and check seal areas daily . Driveline yoke or shock cr oss failing A void hitting [...]

40 Section 9: Appendix RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 2/02/09 Land Pride T able of Contents Section 9: Appendix Tire Inflation Char t Tire Siz e Inflation PSI 27 x 7.75 x 15 35 T or que V alues Char t in-tpi 1 N · m 2 ft-lb 3 N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb mm x pitch 4 N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb 1/4" - [...]

41 Section 9: Appendix 2/02/09 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M Land Pride T able of Contents 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 w[...]

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