Table of Contents

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

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

Section 1: Assembly & Set-up . . . . . . . . .12

Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Horsepower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Wheel Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Hydraulic Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

PTO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Protective Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Dealer Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3-PointHook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

PTO Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Flow Control Valve Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Tractors Rated at 15 GPM and Under . . . . . . . 16

Tractors Rated at 16 GPM and Above . . . . . . 16

Fill Hydraulic Reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Hydraulic Hose Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Solenoid Controlled Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Tractor Controlled Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Breakaway Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Electrical Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Switch Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Operational Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Transport Safety Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Momentary Push Button Switches . . . . . . . . . . 21

Float Switch Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Tractor Console Control Levers . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Pump & Motor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Gauge Wheel Model Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Section 2: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Hydraulic Flow Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Cutter Flow Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Tractor Flow Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Deck Level Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Cutter Without Gauge Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Cutter With Gauge Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Section 3: Operating Procedures . . . . . .27

Operating Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Cutting Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Breakaway Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Cylinder Shear Bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Section 4: Optional Equipment . . . . . . . .31

Hydraulic Control Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Operator Protective Shield Option . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Section 5: Hydraulic Plumbing . . . . . . . .32

Hydraulic Plumbing Without Solenoid . . . . . . . . . 32 Hydraulic Plumbing With Solenoid . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Wiring Schematic (Without Float Switch) . . . . . 33 Wiring Schematic (With Float Switch) . . . . . . . 34 Pump & Motor Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Breakaway Cylinder Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Pressure Shut Down Valve Operation . . . . . . . 36

Section 6: Maintenance & Lubrication . .37

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Cutter Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Skid Shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Solenoid Valve Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Tractor Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Cutter Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Parallel Arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Deck Pivot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Driveline Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

PTO U-joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Gauge Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Ratchet Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Motor Spindle Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Hydraulic Reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Speed Increaser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Section 7: Specifications & Capacities . .43

Section 8: Features & Benefits . . . . . . . .45

Section 9: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . .46

Section 10: Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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RCP2660, RCPM2660, RCP3060 and RCPM3060 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter

12/16/08

RCP2660, RCPM2660, RCPM3060, RCP3060 specifications

Land Pride has a longstanding reputation for producing high-quality agricultural equipment, and their line of RCP series rotary cutters, including the RCP3060, RCPM3060, RCPM2660, and RCP2660, exemplifies this commitment. Designed for professional landscapers and farmers alike, these rotary cutters are engineered for durability, efficiency, and performance in managing heavy brush and grass.

The RCP3060 is the largest in the series, boasting a 60-inch cutting width. It is equipped with a robust frame and is compatible with a range of tractors, making it an ideal choice for large-scale property maintenance and land management. The cutter employs a heavy-duty, reinforced cutting deck, which ensures longevity and able to withstand tough conditions. It utilizes a superior blade design that delivers clean and consistent cuts, promoting healthier growth of remaining grass and vegetation.

The RCPM3060, a medium-duty model, also features a 60-inch cutting width but is designed for lighter applications compared to the RCP3060. It incorporates similar build quality but is lighter, making it suitable for smaller tractors while still handling brush and grass efficiently. The integrated slip clutch protects the drive line from damage in case of blade contact with a solid object.

Both RCPM2660 and RCP2660 models provide a more compact solution with a 66-inch cutting width. The RCPM2660 is specifically tailored for medium-duty tasks, while the RCP2660 serves heavy-duty needs. Both cutters promote high productivity and versatility, making them suitable not just for agricultural use but also for commercial landscaping applications. The blades are designed for easy replacement, ensuring minimal downtime during operation.

All models in the RCP series integrate advanced technologies such as a quick-attach feature for easy connectivity, and adjustable side skids to control cutting height effectively. The heavy-gauge steel construction provides enhanced durability and helps reduce vibrations during operation. Furthermore, Land Pride's commitment to safety is reflected in the design with features that minimize dust and debris exposure.

In conclusion, whether you choose the RCP3060, RCPM3060, RCPM2660, or RCP2660, you can rely on Land Pride's RCP series rotary cutters to deliver outstanding performance and reliability, designed to withstand the demands of any landscape maintenance task.

Land Pride RCPM2660, RCP3060, RCPM3060, RCP2660 manual Table of Contents

Models: RCP2660 RCPM2660 RCPM3060 RCP3060

RCP2660, RCPM2660, RCPM3060, RCP3060 specifications