Land Pride Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter, RCP2560, RCPM2560 Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Solution

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Table of Contents

Section 9: Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Motor Oil Seal Leaking

Return line from motor has been pinched or

Replace lower seal of motor. Check motor

 

is collapsed

return hose for kinks.

 

 

 

Spindle Hub Seal Leaking

Return line from motor has been pinched or

Replace lower seal of motor and Spindle

 

is collapsed

Hub output shaft seal. Check motor return

 

 

hose for kinks.

 

 

 

PTO Shaft is bent. (NOTE: PTO

Contacting drawbar or Bottoming out

Reposition drawbar/Replace PTO tubes

tractor hitch shaft should be

 

and cut to correct length.

repaired or replaced if bent)

 

 

 

 

 

Blades wearing excessively

Cutting on sandy ground

Raise cutting height.

 

 

 

 

Contacting ground frequently

Raise cutting height.

 

 

 

Blades coming loose

Insufficient shimming

Add shimming. See text.

 

 

 

 

Blade bolts not tightened properly

Torque blade bolt nuts to 450 ft lbs.

 

 

 

Blades breaking

Hitting solid objects

Thoroughly check the cutting area

 

 

BEFORE beginning to cut. Be alert during

 

 

cutting.

 

 

 

Loose Blade Carrier

Worn Spindle Hub bearings.

Replace Spindle Hub bearings and/or

 

 

shaft.

 

 

 

 

Shaft nut loose

Tighten Spindle Hub shaft nut to

 

 

450 ft lbs. minimum.

 

 

 

Blade Carrier bent

Hitting solid objects

Avoid solid objects/Be alert.

 

 

 

Excessive skid shoe wear

Cutting height not level or blade missing

Adjust deck height or replace

 

 

 

 

Soil abrasive

Raisecuttingheight.

 

 

 

 

Cutting too low

Raise cutting height.

 

 

 

Excessive vibration

Locked blades

Inspect and unlock blades.

 

 

 

 

Blades have unequal weight

Replace blades as a PAIR.

 

 

 

 

PTO shaft bent

Straighten or replace PTO shaft.

 

 

 

 

Blade carrier bent

Replace/straightenbladecarrier.

 

 

 

 

PTO cross not centered with yoke

Disassemble and inspect for incorrectly

 

 

located needles or damaged bearing cap.

 

 

 

Deck Cylinder will

Orifice elbow on rod end is plugged

Clean orifice fitting.

not extend and/or retract

 

 

Broken/disconnected wire on solenoid

Check wiring on cartridge valve solenoids.

 

 

 

 

Deck Cylinder will not retract

Cylinder rod is bent

Replace cylinder.

 

 

 

Arm/Deck Cylinder(s) will not

Electric solenoid valve is sticking/dirty.

Remove solenoid valve and clean or

extend and/or retract

 

replace.

 

 

 

Optional Electrical control

Circuit Breaker tripped

Reset Breaker

switch does not work

 

 

Circular Plastic connector is not connected

Connect remote cable to Solenoid Control

 

 

to receptacle.

valve.

 

 

 

 

No power to switchbox connections.

Check battery or power

 

 

 

 

Tractor spool valve not engaged (open).

Lock tractor control valve open.

 

 

 

 

Flow Control Valve not adjusted properly

Adjust flow control valve

 

for open/closed center tractor

 

 

 

 

 

Hoses not connected to proper duplex

Connect hoses to proper tractor outlet.

 

outlet on tractor

 

 

 

 

 

Defective solenoid on cartridge valve assy.

Replace solenoid.

 

 

 

 

Solenoid Valves sticking.

Remove/clean/replace solenoid valve.

 

 

 

 

Tractor hydraulic fluid level is too low.

Add fluid to tractor reservoir.

 

 

 

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Contents Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter Table of Contents Safety at All Times Practice Safe Maintenance Important Safety InformationUse Safety Lights and Devices Use a Safety ChainKeep Riders Off Machinery Prepare for EmergenciesWear Protective Equipment Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard818-230C 818-045C 818-339C818-229C 818-142C 818-390C 818-180C818-403C Used on 540 rpm PTO only 818-186C 818-391C818-338C 818-350C818-003C 818-484C Used on 1000 rpm PTO onlyIntroduction Using This ManualApplication Owner AssistanceTractor Requirements Assembly & Set-upPoint Hookup Preparation ChecklistDealer Preparations Category Standard & Quick Hitch Standard Hitch Check Driveline Minimum Length PTO HookupHydraulic Hookup Electrical Hookup Functional Check Operator Protective Shield InstallationTiming Procedures Setting Flow Control ValveHydraulics Hydraulic Cylinder PlumbingMarking Hydraulic Line Lengths Breakaway Cylinder Installation Electric Cylinder Control Schematic Optional Adjustments Deck Level AdjustmentsTransporting Tension Bolt Operating ProceduresBreakaway Operations Breakaway Cylinder General Operating Instructions Hours Maintenance & LubricationLubrication Points Blade Servicing Replacement Storage Tractor MaintenanceTable of Contents RCP 2560 Parallel Arm Series Specifications & CapacitiesOverall Dimensions Problem Cause Solution TroubleshootingAdditional Torque Values Torque Values ChartAppendix Overall Unit and Driveline One year Parts and Labor WarrantyCorporate Office P.O. Box Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA

Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter, RCPM2560, RCP2560 specifications

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