Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication
RTR0542 & RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M
3/2/22
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Tine Replacement
Figure 4-6
Tine Replacement
Refer to Figure 4-6:
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Used tines can be very sharp. Always wear gloves when
handling tines to protect against cuts.
1. Remove two 1/2
"
-20 x 1 1/4
"
GR5 hex head cap
screws (#1), hex nuts (#2), and lock washers (#3).
Remove tine (#4).
2. Attach each new tine to the flange making certain it is
mounted so that the cutting edge crosses over the
flange and leads in rotation as shown in Figure 4-6.
3. Replace cap screws and fasteners (#1, #2 & #3).
Tighten nuts to proper torque. See
The Torque Values
Chart
in the
“Appendix”
section
on page 31.
Long-Term Storage
Clean, inspect, service, and make necessary repairs to
the implement when storing it for long periods and at the
end of the season. This will help to ensure the unit is
ready for field use the next time you hook-up to it.
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Always disconnect driveline from the tractor and secure the
implement in the up position with solid, non-concrete supports
before servicing the underside. A person can become
entangled in the drivetrain if the tractor is started and power
take-off is engaged or crushed by an unsupported implement.
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When ordering tines, be sure to order
only genuine OEM tines and to order both right- and
left-hand tines. Always install tines with cutting edge
facing the direction of rotation.
Remove and install one tine at a time
to ensure they are oriented correctly when installed.
1. Clean off any dirt and grease that may have
accumulated on the Rotary Tiller. Scrape off
compacted dirt and then wash surfaces thoroughly
with a garden hose.
2. Check the tines for wear and replace if necessary.
See
Tine Replacement
earlier in this section.
3. Inspect the tiller for loose, damaged, or worn parts
and adjust or replace if needed.
4. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to
prevent rust. Ask your dealer for Aerosol Land Pride
touch-up paint. They are also available in touch-up
bottles with brush, quarts, and gallon sizes by adding
TU, QT, or GL to the end of the Aerosol part number.
5. Replace all damaged or missing decals.
6. Lubricate as noted in
7.
Drain and refill gearbox and chaincase oil. Be sure to
replace all oil plugs.
•
Drain oil in gearbox by removing the bottom drain
plug or right-hand cap. See
instructions on page 26.
•
Drain oil in chaincase by removing the bottom plug
and tipping tiller backwards. See
lubrication instructions on page 25.
8. A coating of oil may be applied to worn surfaces in
lieu of painting to minimize oxidation.
9. Store tiller on a level surface in a clean, dry place.
Inside storage will reduce maintenance and make for
a longer tiller life.
instructions on
page 18 when disconnecting tractor from tiller.
Ordering Replacement Parts
Land Pride offers equipment in factory standard Beige
with black highlights. This implement is also available in
Orange.
When ordering an optional color, the suffix number
corresponding to the color must be added at the end of
the part number. Parts ordered without the suffix number
will be supplied in factory standard colors.
For example, if you are ordering a replacement part with
part number 555-555C and the existing part is orange,
then add the suffix 82 to the end of the number to make
the part number read 555-555C82.
Land Pride Touch-up Paint
Part No.
Part Description
821-011C
PAINT LP BEIGE SPRAY CAN
821-066C
PAINT ORANGE SPRAY CAN
821-070C
PAINT GP GLOSS BLACK SPRAY CAN
82 . . . . . . . Orange
85. . . . . . . Black
