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    Cover photo ma y show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit. © Cop yright 2008 Pr inted Read the Operator’ s manual entirely . When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are ser ious - follo w without exception. Y our life and the liv es of others depend on it! ! T able of Contents RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Seri[...]

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    T able of Contents RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M 4/28/08 Land Pride T able of Contents © Copyright 2008 All rights Reser ved Land Pride provides this publication “as is” without w arranty of any kind, either e xpressed or implied. While e very precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, La[...]

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    1 Important Safety Information 4/28/08 RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M 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 [...]

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    2 Important Safety Information RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M 4/28/08 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 . Ne ver tr av el at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steerin[...]

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    3 Important Safety Information 4/28/08 RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M Land Pride T able of Contents Prepare for Emer g encies ▲ 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 pho[...]

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    4 Important Safety Information RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M 4/28/08 Land Pride T able of Contents 818-229C Amber Reflectors 12319 818-230C Red Reflector 12320 818-045C Warning - Pinch Point Hazard 12326 818-339C Warning - High Pressure Fluid Hazard 12121 Safety Labels Your cutter comes equipped with all safety[...]

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    5 Important Safety Information 4/28/08 RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M Land Pride T able of Contents 818-390C Warning - Thrown Object Hazard 818-180C Danger - Thrown Object Hazard Keep Away! 818-142C Danger - Rotating Driveline Hazard 12322 12321 12429 818-230C Red Reflector 12323[...]

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    6 Important Safety Information RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M 4/28/08 Land Pride T able of Contents 818-391C Warning - Tractor Roll Over Hazard 818-186C Danger - Keep Away Rotating Blade Hazard 818-403C (Used on 540 rpm PT O only) Caution - 540 RPM PTO 12222 12325 12324 818-141C Danger - Thrown Object Hazard 123[...]

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    7 Important Safety Information 4/28/08 RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M Land Pride T able of Contents 818-350C Caution - General Safety Information 818-003C Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem 818-484C (Used on 1000 rpm PT O only) Important - 1000 rpm PTO 818-338C Caution! General Safety Information 13568 12222 13568 12324[...]

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    8 Section 1: Introduction RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M 4/28/08 Land Pride T able of Contents Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners. This Cutter has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper assembly, maintenance, and safe operating practi[...]

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    9 Section 2: Assembl y & Set-up 4/28/08 RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M Land Pride T able of Contents Tractor Requirements The Parallel Arm Cutter, by design, must be used only on tractors that are capable of controlling the cutter under all operating conditions. When the arms are fully extended, a right-hand[...]

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    10 Section 2: Assembl y & Set-up RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M 4/28/08 Land Pride T able of Contents Preparation Checklist Bef ore operating this unit, 80-90 EP Gear Lube must be added to the gearbox & motor as indicated in the maintenance lubrication section (page 27) of this manual. 35 Gallons of Hydr[...]

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    11 Section 2: Assembl y & Set-up 4/28/08 RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M Land Pride T able of Contents Hitch Category Figure 2-2 12251 Category II Quick Hitch Category III Standard & Quick Hitch Category II Standard Hitch[...]

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    12 Section 2: Assembl y & Set-up RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M 4/28/08 Land Pride T able of Contents PTO Hookup Maximum PT O driveline Movement Figure 1-4 Check Driveline Minimum Length Refer to Figure 1-5 1. Star t tractor and slowly engage 3-point controls to mov e lower arms until the Rotar y Cutter’ s[...]

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    13 Section 2: Assembl y & Set-up 4/28/08 RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M Land Pride T able of Contents 11. Start tractor and raise cutter just enough to remove support blocks used in step 4a on page 12. 12. Slowly engage tractor’s hydraulic 3-point controls to raise and lower the cutter. Check drawbar clear[...]

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    14 Section 2: Assembl y & Set-up RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M 4/28/08 Land Pride T able of Contents c. See Figure 2-7: If the cutter is equipped with the optional breakaw a y cylinder , two additional hoses will be connected to a single duple x outlet on your tractor . 2. Add 35 gallons of h ydraulic fluid[...]

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    15 Section 2: Assembl y & Set-up 4/28/08 RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M Land Pride T able of Contents P arallel Arm Movement Figure 2-10 12254 Functional Check 1. Remov e the deck saf ety chain from the latch position and place the loose end on the stow age hook provided. See Figure 2-9. Star t the tractor a[...]

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    16 Section 2: Assembl y & Set-up RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M 4/28/08 Land Pride T able of Contents Check the hydraulic fluid level in your tractor's reservoir. If low, add fluid to the system before proceeding. The cylinders and hoses will require approximately 1 3/4 gallons from the tractor. d. Mov [...]

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    17 Section 2: Assembl y & Set-up 4/28/08 RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M Land Pride T able of Contents Timing Procedures Figure 2-12 14739 Setting Flow Control Valve This procedure is for those units with the solenoid valve option, on RCP 2560 and RCPM2560. The flow control valve diverts excess oil back to th[...]

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    18 Section 3: Hydraulics RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M 4/28/08 Land Pride T able of Contents Hydraulic Cylinder Plumbing The standard Parallel Arm Cutter is equipped with three (3) remote cylinders to operate the parallel arms and the cutter deck. These cylinders are connected directly to the tractor's rem[...]

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    19 Section 3: Hydraulics 4/28/08 RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M Land Pride T able of Contents The hydraulic pump/motor circuit is shown in Figure 3-3. It operates via a tractor driven PTO and is not connected to tractor hydraulics. The pump receives fluid from a 35 gallon reservoir. If the cutter blades are stal[...]

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    20 Section 3: Hydraulics RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M 4/28/08 Land Pride T able of Contents The breakaway cylinder or tension bolt is used to prevent structural damage to the cutter head and parallel arms. If the cutter head strikes an object during forward movement, the breakaway cylinder extends - allowing t[...]

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    21 Section 3: Hydraulics 4/28/08 RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M Land Pride T able of Contents Electric Cylinder Control Schematic (Optional) Figure 3-6 12263[...]

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    22 Section 4: Adjustments RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M 4/28/08 Land Pride T able of Contents Deck Level Adjustments The cutter deck should be adjusted for level attitude. Adjust the cutter head deck cylinder (using the tractor or optional electric cylinder control) so that the deck is approximately level from [...]

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    23 Section 5: T ransporting 4/28/08 RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M Land Pride T able of Contents ! CAUTION When traveling on public r oads, whether at night or during the day , use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to operator’ s of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state and local laws.[...]

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    24 Section 6: Operating Procedures RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M 4/28/08 Land Pride T able of Contents ! WARNING The following operating pr ocedur es must be car efully read and fully understood. Y ou ar e the tractor operator and ar e ther efor e responsible for the safe oper ation of this unit. All other pers[...]

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    25 Section 6: Operating Procedures 4/28/08 RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M Land Pride T able of Contents 3. Push the deck f orward until the breakaw a y plate reaches the stop plate. See Figure 6-2. Replace the tension bolt. IMPORTANT: Do not back the tractor to reset the deck to “home” position. Doing so may[...]

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    26 Section 6: Operating Procedures RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M 4/28/08 Land Pride T able of Contents General Operating Instructions The RCP2560 Series Parallel Arm Hydraulic Rotary Cutter is uniquely versatile and a powerfully productive cutting implement in the hands of a skilled, knowledgeable, and responsi[...]

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    27 Section 7: Maintenance & Lubrication 4/28/08 RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M Land Pride T able of Contents PTO Zerks 2 Zerks Type of Lubrication: Grease 12266 12269 Driveline Profiles Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = Disconnect driveline from the tractor and slide apart. Clean and coat [...]

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    28 Section 7: Maintenance & Lubrication RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M 4/28/08 Land Pride T able of Contents The motor spindle hub housing (1), Figure 7-1 has two cavity plugs located on one side of the housing just below the motor mounting flange. Position the cutter deck in the transport position and remov[...]

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    29 Section 7: Maintenance & Lubrication 4/28/08 RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M Land Pride T able of Contents Blade Rotation is clockwise. See Figure 7-4. The Skid Shoes should be inspected at the beginning of each cutting season. Original material thickness is 1/4". They should be replaced when the mate[...]

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    30 Section 7: Maintenance & Lubrication RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M 4/28/08 Land Pride T able of Contents Maintenance & Lubrication Record Item to be Serviced When to P erform Reference Date[...]

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    31 Section 8: Specifications & Capacities 4/28/08 RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M Land Pride T able of Contents RCP 2560 P arallel Arm Series RCP2560 Cutting Width 58" Overall Width (Fully Extended) 19’-8" T ranspor t Width 10’ Minimum Cutting Height (dec k level) 2" Maximum Horizontal Rea[...]

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    32 Section 8: Specifications & Capacities RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M 4/28/08 Land Pride T able of Contents Overall Dimensions Figure 9-1 10703[...]

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    33 Section 9: T r oubleshooting 4/28/08 RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M Land Pride T able of Contents Section 9: T roubleshooting Prob lem Cause Solution Motor Oil Seal Leaking Return line from motor has been pinched or is collapsed Replace lower seal of motor . Check motor return hose for kinks. Spindle Hub Seal[...]

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    34 Section 10: Appendix RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M 4/28/08 Land Pride T able of Contents Torque Values Chart in-tpi 1 N·m ft-lb 3 N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb mm x pitch N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb 1/4" - 20 7.4 5.6 11 8 16 12 M 5 X 0.8 4 3 6 5 9 7 1/4" - 28 8.5 6 13 10 18 14 M 6 X 1 7 5 1[...]

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    35 Section 10: Appendix 4/28/08 RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Par allel Arm Rotar y Cutter 316-057M 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 sched[...]

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    Corporate Office: P .O. Bo x 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www .landpride.com[...]