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Section 3: Adjustments

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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 (not under the skid shoes) and lower the tiller onto the support. Make certain the tiller is secure 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 pivot bolt (#1) at the shoe’s front.

4.Remove adjusting bolt (#2) at the shoe’s rear.

5.Adjust skid shoe (#3) to the desired height.

6.Reinstall adjusting bolt (#2) and tighten both the adjusting bolt and the pivot bolt (#1).

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

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Figure 3-5

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Land Pride RTR1558, RTR1550, RTR1058, RTR1042, RTR1050, RTR1542 manual Skid Shoe Adjustment

RTR1542, RTR1050, RTR1042, RTR1558, RTR1058 specifications

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