Land Pride RTR0542 - Manual (Page 21)

19 5/21/13 RTR0542 and RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M
Section 3: Adjustments
Table of Contents
3-Point Hitch Adjustment
1. Park tractor and tiller on a flat level surface.
2. Slowly raise the tiller with the tractor’s hydraulic
3-Point lift until the tines are about 1-2
" above the
ground.
3. Ensure that the lower arms are blocked to prevent
excessive side movement.
4. Place a spirt level on the top cover running from left
to right and adjust one of the lower 3-Point arms up
or down until the tiller is level from left to right.
5. Rotate the spirt level 90 degrees and adjust the
tractor’s top center link in or out until the tiller is level
from front to back.
6. Slowly operate the tractor's 3-Point hydraulic control
up and down to check for clearance between the
tires, frame, drawbar etc.
Drive Chain Tension Adjustment
The tension on the drive chain is self adjusting and does
not require any maintenance during the life of the chain.
Rear Deflector Adjustment
Refer to Figure 3-1:
The rear deflector (#1) can be adjusted closer to the
ground to produce a fine soil texture or can be raised to
produce a coarse soil texture. Adjust the chain length by
repositioning the chain (#2) in slot “A”.
Rear Deflector
Figure 3-1
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Skid Shoe Adjustment
Refer to Figure 3-2:
The skid shoes can be adjusted to the desired tilling
depth by raising or lowering them as follows:
1. Raise tiller off the ground. Place a support under the
tiller times (not under the skid shoes) and lower the
tiller onto the support. Make certain the tiller is
secure when resting on the support before working
on or around the tiller.
2. Always place tractor in park, set tractor brakes, shut
tractor engine off and remove switch key before
dismounting the tractor.
3. Loosen 1/2 " -13 nut (#5).
4. Remove 1/2 " nut (#3), 1/2 " lockwasher (#4), and
1/2 " -13 x 1 1/4 " GR5 hex head cap screw (#2).
5. Pivot skid shoe down or up to the desired height and
replace hex head cap screw (#2). Secure cap screw
with nut (#3) and lockwasher (#4).
6. Tighten nuts (#3 & #5) to the correct torque. Refer to
Torque Values Chart in the “Appendix” section on
page 28 for the proper torque.
Skid Shoe Adjustment
Figure 3-2
NOTE: Tilling depth is the vertical distance from
bottom of skid shoes to bottom of lowest tine. Be
certain both skid shoes are adjusted the same.
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Section 3: Adjustments