Land Pride RTR0542 PointHitch Adjustment, Drive Chain Tension Adjustment, Skid Shoe Adjustment

Table of Contents

Section 3: Adjustments

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 3-4:

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”.

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Rear Deflector

Figure 3-4

Skid Shoe Adjustment

Refer to Figure 3-5:

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 26 for the proper torque.

IMPORTANT: Be sure both skid shoes are adjusted the same.

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Skid Shoe Adjustment

Figure 3-5

18 RTR0542 and RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M 8/27/08