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Section 7: Maintenance & Lubrication
RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-057M
4/28/08
Land Pride
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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 remove either plug to check fluid
level. Fluid level should be within 1/2" of the top of the
port. Add 80-90 weight gearlube as required. The
capacity of the cavity is approximately 1/3 pint.
The hydraulic reservoir has an effective capacity of 35
gallons. A dipstick located on the filler cap indicates the
correct reservoir fluid level.
A filter mounted on the hydraulic reservoir is used to
clean the pump and motor system fluid. It should be
replaced after 2 years of service. A conventional 10
micron filter element should be used See Figure 7-2.
The speed increaser gearbox is mounted between the
PTO shaft and the hydraulic pump. It increases the
standard 540 RPM PTO speed to 2000 RPM at the
pump. The oil should be changed after the first 100
working hours. Successive changes should be made
after every 1500 hours or once a year. Use 80-90 weight
gearlube. Check the oil level by removing the level plug
located on the side of the case. Oil may be added by
removing the breather located at the top of the case. A
drain plug is located at the bottom of the case. See
Figure 7-3.
Blade Servicing (Replacement)
The cutter blades should be inspected on a daily basis.
They must be kept sharp and should be replaced if they
are worn excessively.
Both blades should be sharpened at the same angle as
the original cutting edge and must be replaced or
reground at the same time to maintain proper balance
during rotation. Do not remove any more material than
necessary when sharpening blades.
When replacing or sharpening the cutter blades,
examine the blade bolts, shims and blade bolt nut.
Replace if necessary. Be sure that the blades are
installed properly. The airfoil (lift) must be oriented
towards the top of the deck. The blade bolt nuts must be
torqued to 450 ft-lbs.
Motor/Spindle Hub
Figure 7-1
13994
Filter Removal
Figure 7-2
12469
Speed Increaser
Figure 7-3
12270
IMPORTANT: Replace blades with genuine Land
Pride blades only. If one blade is to be replaced, the
mating blade must also be replaced. Failure to do so
will result in an out-of-balance condition that will
contribute to premature bearing failure on the
spindle hub. Factory blades are 4" wide and 25"