Land Pride RCM6015 - Manual (Page 14)

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Section 1: Assembly and Set-up
RC5015 & RC6015 (540 RPM) and RCM5015 & RCM6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-047M 8/28/08
Land Pride
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Hitch Types
The cutter is factory supplied with the standard clevis
hitch. Other optional hitches are available. See your
nearest Land Pride dealer should you want to change
your hitch set-up.
Standard Clevis Hitch
Refer to Figure 1-2:
A level rod attached to the underside of the clevis keeps
the clevis parallel with the tractor drawbar at all cutting
heights. Cutter rotation about the tractor drawbar is
limited to slots located in the clevis’ upper and lower
plates and drawbar hole size. Hitch should be secured to
the tractor tongue with bolt, washers and nuts to prevent
spreading of clevis.
Double Swivel Clevis Hitch (Optional)
Refer to Figure 1-3:
The swivel clevis hitch allows the cutter to pivot about the
tractor drawbar freely in two directions. It is designed for
cutting hillsides, reducing the twisting torque on the
cutter hitch and tractor drawbar. Hitch swivel is
greaseable.
Bar-Tite Hitch (Optional)
Refer to Figure 1-4:
The Bar-Tite hitch functions the same as the swivel
clevis hitch except it is constructed of case hardened
steel and has a bushing in the tongue to extend hitch life.
Bushing and hitch swivel are greaseable.
Hitch Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-5:
Instructions below are for cutters equipped with a
standard clevis hitch only. See Figure 1-2 on for an
illustration of a standard clevis hitch.
1. Install clevis rod (#1) to the lug on the center deck
weldment using 3/4” x 1 1/2” clevis pin, 3/4” flat
washer and 1/8” x 1 1/4” cotter pin.
2. Install left and right leveling rods (#2) to the hitch
frame with 3/4” x 1 1/2” clevis pins, 3/4” flat washers,
and 1/8” x 1 1/4” cotter pins. Final adjustment should
be made when the cutter is attached to the tractor.
3. Install parking jack (#3) to the hitch frame and secure
with attached pin. Adjust parking jack to preferred
drawbar height.
Standard Clevis Hitch
Figure 1-2
Double Swivel Clevis Hitch
Figure 1-3
Bar-Tite Hitch
Figure 1-4
Hitch Assembly Illustration
Figure 1-5
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