Lowepro RTA2064, RTA2072, RTR2064, RTR2072 manual Drive Chain, Rear Deflector Down Pressure Kit

Land Pride

Section 3: Adjustments

Table of Contents

Drive Chain

Refer to Figure 3-1:

The tension on the drive chain can be easily adjusted by using the chain tightener stud.

Should excessive backlash occur, unscrew the lock nut, turn the bolt, Figure 3-1, clockwise as indicated by the arrow, until idler arm is firm against chain, then back the bolt off counterclockwise 1/4” turn. Re-lock the lock nut while holding the head of the bolt in place. Refer to the Torque Values Chart in the “Appendix” section on page 23.

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Rear Deflector

& Down Pressure Kit

The rear deflector can be adjusted closer to the ground to produce a fine soil texture or can be raised to produce a coarse soil texture by adjusting the spring rods. Adjust rear deflector to the desired height and install cotter pins in one of the top six holes on the spring rods above the cushion springs Figure 3-3.

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Chain Tightener

Figure 3-1

Skid Shoe

Refer to Figure 3-2

The skid shoes can be raised or lowered for the desired tilling depth by:

1.Raise tiller off the ground and properly support.

2.Loosen pivot bolt on front of shoe.

3.Remove adjusting bolt on rear of shoe.

4.Adjust skid shoe to desired location.

5.Install adjusting bolt, and tighten both the adjusting bolt and the pivot bolt.

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

Loosen

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Skid Shoe Adjustment

Figure 3-2

Rear Deflector

Figure 3-3

The rear deflector can be raised and secured for replacement of spring tines by removing the cotter pins and raising the deflector enough to reinstall the cotter pins in hole no. 7 on the spring rods below the cushion springs.

An optional spring kit, part no. 311-162A, is offered to allow you to apply pressure down on the rear deflector for leveling. Adjust locking collars up to compress springs to desired pressure.

NOTE: Too much pressure will cause premature wear on the rear deflector.

7/03/07 RTA2064, RTA2072, RTR2064 & RTR2072 Rotary Tillers 311-328M 13