Land Pride RCP2660 Hydraulic Hose Hook-up, Solenoid Controlled Cylinders, Open Center System

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Table of Contents

Section 1: Assembly & Set-up

Hydraulic Hose Hook-up

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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.

There are two arrangements to hooking up the hydraulic hoses:

Arrangement - #1 Solenoid Controlled Cylinders: Two duplex outlets are required to operator the arm cylinders, deck pivot cylinder and breakaway cylinder. Parallel arm and deck cylinders are solenoid activated with momentary push button switches at the control stick. Breakaway cylinder is controlled by tractor lever.

Arrangement - #2 Tractor Controlled Cylinders: Four tractor duplex outlets are required to operator the arm cylinders, deck pivot cylinder and breakaway cylinder. Tractor levers operator all four cylinders.

NOTE: The response time with solenoid controlled cylinders is faster than tractor controlled cylinders. Therefore, the operator might want to consider arrangement #1 when frequent changes to deck positioning are required.

Solenoid Controlled Cylinders

Refer to Figure 1-9:

IMPORTANT: Plumbing instructions in step step 1 below are for cutters hooked to tractors capable of 16 GPM hydraulic flow and above.

1.Plumb return line #2 to tractor sump or motor return line (motor return line in Figure 5-5 on page 35). Fittings for plumbing are customer supplied.

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IMPORTANT: Plumbing instructions in steps step 2 to step 5 below are for all cutters with solenoid controlled cylinders.

Refer to Figure 1-9:

2.Connect pressure line #1 and return line #1 to one of the tractor’s duplex outlets. Pioneer-quick disconnect hose couplings are supplied with each hose. Some tractors use other types of quick couplers.

3.Determine tractor’s hydraulic configuration. Consult tractor's manual if unsure.

PC Closed Center System (Pressure Compensating)

LS Closed Center System (Load Sensing)

Open Center System

Refer to Figure 1-10:

4.Remove plastic cover located at the rear of the solenoid valve control box.

5.Adjust hydraulic flow control valve Knob at the solenoid valve block as follows:

PC & LS Closed Center System: (PC = Pressure Compensating) (LS = Load Sensing)

Set solenoid valve on RCP unit to “CLOSED” by turning the flow control knob “CLOCKWISE” until the knob will not rotate any further. Flow control setting to have all oil going to solenoid valve on unit.

Open Center System:

Set solenoid valve on RCP unit to “OPEN” by turning the flow control knob “COUNTER CLOCKWISE” until knob will not rotate any further. Adjust tractor flow control setting as outlined in “Tractor Flow Control” on page 25.

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Flow Control Valve Knob

at the Solenoid Valve Block

Figure 1-10

Hydraulic & Solenoid Hook-UP (16 GPM Flow & Above)

Figure 1-9

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RCP2660, RCPM2660, RCP3060 and RCPM3060 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-111M

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Contents Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter Table of Contents Safety at All Times Transport Machinery Safely Use Safety Lights and DevicesUse a Safety Chain Practice Safe MaintenanceWear Protective Equipment Prepare for EmergenciesKeep Riders Off Machinery Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard818-045C 838-368C Safety Labels818-230C 818-229C818-564C Blades Keep Away 818-555C818-556C 818-339C818-391C 818-003C 818-554C848-369C 818-403C818-484C 818-388CApplication Using This ManualOwner Assistance Further Assistance Land Pride Service Department East North StreetWheel Base HorsepowerWeight Tractor RequirementsHydraulic Outlets Preparation ChecklistDealer Preparations HitchTractor 3-Point Hitch Point Hook-upCategory Standard & Quick Hitch Standard Hitch Hitch Pin Configuration Based on Hitch CategoryShortening PTO Driveline Shields and Shafts PTO Hook-upCheck Driveline Minimum Length Maximum PTO driveline MovementTractors Rated at 16 GPM and Above Flow Control Valve PlumbingFill Hydraulic Reservoir Tractors Rated at 15 GPM and UnderSolenoid Controlled Cylinders Hydraulic Hose Hook-upOpen Center System Breakaway Cylinder Tractor Controlled CylindersElectrical Hook-up Switch FunctionsDeck Up/Down Switches ARM 2 OUT/IN SwitchesOperational Checks ARM 1 OUT/IN SwitchesTransport Safety Chain Float ON/OFF SwitchParallel Arm Movement Momentary Push Button SwitchesFloat Switch Control Refer to -15 & -16 onFloat Positioning Control Tractor Console Control LeversPre-Operational Instructions Center Detent ControlHydraulic Pump Motor Circuit Pump & Motor OperationGauge Wheel Set-Up Ratchet Jack InstallationGauge Wheel Installation Gauge Wheel Model Set-upFlow Control Valve for Solenoid Operated Cylinders Hydraulic Flow Control SettingsCutter Flow Control Tractor Flow ControlRefer to -20 on page 24 & Figure Deck Level AdjustmentsCutter Without Gauge Wheels Cutter With Gauge WheelsTransporting Operating Check ListDeck without gauge wheels Cutting OperationDeck with gauge wheels Shear Bolt Space Breakaway Operating ProceduresUn-hooking the Rotary Cutter Cylinder Shear BoltGeneral Operating Instructions Hydraulic Control Options Protective Shield InstallationOperator Protective Shield Option Remote Cylinder Plumbing without Solenoid Control box Hydraulic Plumbing Without SolenoidHydraulic Plumbing With Solenoid Refer to -1 on page 25 and -2on thisWiring Schematic Without Float Switch Wiring Schematic With Float Switch Hose Locations for Hydraulic Pump and Motor Pump & Motor PlumbingMarking Hydraulic Lines From Motor to Pump and Pump to Motor Refer to FigureBreakaway Cylinder Plumbing Breakaway Cylinder InstallationPressure Shut Down Valve Operation Cutter Blades MaintenanceBlade Rotation Skid Shoes Land Pride Skid Shoe Replacement PartsLand Pride Cutter Blade Parts Cutter Storage Tractor MaintenanceLubricate as noted in Maintenance & Lubrication on Solenoid Valve BlockDeck Pivot Lubrication PointsHours Parallel ArmRequired PTO U-jointGauge Wheel Ratchet JackHydraulic Reservoir Motor Spindle HubSpeed Increaser Optional Equipment RCPM2660 & RCPM3060 Series Parallel ArmRCP2660 RCPM2660 RCP3060 RCPM3060 Gauge Wheel ModelOverall Dimensions Breakaway cylinder Features BenefitsFlow Control Valve Problem Cause Solution Troubleshooting ChartElectrical control push button Switches do not workBlade Carrier Hub Nut Torque Values ChartIn-tpi · m Ft-lb Mm x pitch Additional Torque Values Blade Bolt Lock NutOverall Unit and Driveline One year Parts and Labor WarrantyCorporate Office P.O. Box Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA

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