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RTR0542 and RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M
11/01/11
Section 4: Maintenance& Lubrication
Table of Contents
Storage
Clean, inspect, service, and make necessary repairs to
the Rotary Tiller when parking it for long periods and
when parking it at the end of a working season. This will
help ensure that the tiller is ready for field use the next
time you hook-up to it.
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DANGER
Always disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO and
secure tiller in the up position with solid supports before
servicing underside of tiller. PTO can be engaged if tractor is
started resulting in damage to tiller, bodily injury, or death.
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 “Lubrication” on page 23.
7.
Drain and refill gearbox and chaincase oil. Be sure to
replace all oil plugs.
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Drain oil in gearbox by removing the bottom drain
plug or right hand cap. See “Gearbox” lubrication
instructions on page 24.
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Drain oil in chaincase by removing the bottom plug
and tipping tiller backwards. See “Chaincase”
lubrication instructions on page 23.
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.
10. Follow all “Parking” instructions on page 17 when
disconnecting tractor from tiller.
Land Pride Aerosol Touch-up Paint
Part No.
Part Description
821-011C
PAINT LP BEIGE AEROSOL SPRAY CAN
821-002C
PAINT LP BLACK AEROSOL SPRAY CAN
821-066C
PAINT ORANGE AEROSOL SPRAY CAN
