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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .1

Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Serial Number Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Free Maintenance Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Further Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Section 1: Assembly and Set-up . . . . . . .11

Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Horsepower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Hydraulic Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

PTO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Torque Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Hitch Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Standard Clevis Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Pintle Hitch (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Hitch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Wing Axle Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Tractor Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Check Driveline Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Hydraulic Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Unhooking From the Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Section 2: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Center and Wing Section Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Cutting Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Section 3: Operating Instructions . . . . . .17

Pre-Start Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Inspection Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Transport Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Field Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Operating Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Wing Operating Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Driveline Turning Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Section 4: Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Safety Guard Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Shredder Blade Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Baffle Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Wheel Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Driveline Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Hydraulic Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Hitch Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication . .24

General Maintenance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Tractor Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Cutter Blade Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Drivelines With Slip Clutches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Type A Clutches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Type B Clutches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Center Skid Shoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Wing Skid Shoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Axle Hub Bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Adjustable Turnbuckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Main Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Divider Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Intermediate Driveline Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Conventional Driveline Profile Tubes . . . . . . . . 32

Conventional Driveline Joints & Shields . . . . . 32

Constant Velocity Driveline Profile Tubes . . . . 33

Constant Velocity Driveline

Joints & Shields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Wing Driveline Profile Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Wing Driveline Joints & Shields . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Section 6: Specifications & Capacities . .35

Section 7: Features and Benefits . . . . . .37

Section 8: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . .39

Section 9: Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Tire Inflation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M

2/02/09

RC5020, RCM5020 specifications

The Land Pride RC5020 is a robust rotary cutter designed for agricultural and commercial applications, addressing the need for efficient vegetation management and land maintenance. This machine stands out in its class due to its exceptional durability and innovative features tailored for performance and reliability.

One of the key characteristics of the RC5020 is its heavy-duty construction. Built with a 10-gauge steel deck, it provides exceptional strength and longevity, capable of handling tough cutting conditions. The reinforced blade mounting system ensures maximum blade support, while the ¼-inch thick side skirts add a layer of protection against debris and wear. This rugged structure enables users to tackle dense grass, brush, and other challenging vegetation without compromising performance.

The RC5020 is equipped with a powerful drive system that employs a smooth-running gearbox, ensuring efficient power transmission from the tractor to the cutter. This technology allows for a consistent performance and superior cutting ability, reducing downtime and maintenance needs. The machine features a quick-change blade system, enabling operators to easily replace blades when necessary, further enhancing productivity.

Versatility is another hallmark of the RC5020, as it can be operated with various tractor sizes, making it an excellent choice for both small farms and larger agricultural operations. With a cutting width of 20 feet, it efficiently covers large areas, minimizing the time needed for mowing and land clearing. The cutter also boasts an adjustable cutting height, allowing users to set the machine to their specific requirements, whether it be trimming grasses or cutting back invasive brush.

Safety features are integrated into the design of the RC5020, ensuring operator protection. These include a heavy-duty chain guard that minimizes the risk of flying debris and a unique safety latch designed to keep the cutter securely closed during transport. Additionally, the easy-access maintenance points make routine inspections and servicing quick and straightforward.

In summary, the Land Pride RC5020 rotary cutter combines robust construction with advanced technology, making it an essential tool for anyone needing effective land management. Its versatility, efficient performance, and safety features make it an ideal choice for agricultural professionals and property owners alike. Whether for mowing grass or clearing larger brush areas, the RC5020 proves to be a reliable and powerful ally in maintaining landscapes with ease and efficiency.

Land Pride RCM5020, RC5020 manual Table of Contents

Models: RC5020 RCM5020

RC5020, RCM5020 specifications