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Section 1 Assembly and Setup
9/25/08
RC15, RC25, and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312-298M
Land Pride
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Hitch Assembly Diagram
Figure 1-1
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Section 1 Assembly and Setup
Tractor Requirements
The RC15, RC25 and RC35 Rotary Cutters are designed
for use with tractors that are equipped with a Type 1 (540
RPM; 1 3/8" - 6 spline) rear power take-off (PTO) per
ASAE (American Society of Agricultural Engineers)
S203.12 APR93.
The tractor must also provide for 3-point hitch attachments
that fall within the scope set forth by ASAE S217.11.
RC15: Category l with tractors' rated PTO horsepower no
less than 15 nor more than 50; RC25: Category I standard
or II with tractors' rated PTO horsepower no less than 20
nor more than 75; RC35: Category II with tractors' rated
PTO horsepower no less than 30 nor more than 120
!
CAUTION!
Do not overspeed PTO or machine damage may result. This cut-
ter is designed to be used with a tractor using a 540 RPM rear
PTO.
NOTE: In order to maintain steering control, ballast
may need to be added to your tractor. To determine
whether or not to add the ballast, refer to your tractor’s
operator manual.
Hitch Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-1:
1. Assemble hitch straps (#1) to inside of lower hitch an-
gles welded to cutter deck with hitch pin (#2), lock
washers (#3), and nuts (#4).
2. Attach hitch braces (#5) to inside of lugs welded to
deck using 3/4” bolt (#6), lock washer (#7), and nut
(#8).
3. Install pivoting upper hitch (#9) toinside of hitch straps
(#1) with hitch braces (#5) on the outside. Install 1”
bolt (#10) and nut (#11). Do not overtighten as upper
must be allowed to pivot.
4. Tighten all hardware to torque listed in the Torque Val-
ues Chart in the “Appendix” section on page 26.
NOTE: There are two mounting holes in each lower
hitch angle. The top hole is for standard category
hitch tractors; the lower hole is for smaller horsepow-
er rated tractors without adequate ground clearance
when cutter is raised for transport.
NOTE: Do not tighten hardware until assembly is
complete.