Land Pride RC5020 - Manual (Page 36)

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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M 5/29/13
Table of Contents
Gearbox Mounting Bolts
Refer to Figure 5-3:
If at any time the center deck or wing gearbox mounting
bolts (#1) are loosened, Loctite Threadlocker Red 271
should be applied to the bolts before retightening them to
the proper torque. This does not apply to splitter box
mounting bolts.
Skid Shoe Maintenance
!
CAUTION
Excessive wear on skid shoes may cause inadequate operation
of cutter and create a safety hazard!
There are two skid shoes mounted on either side of the
center section and one skid shoe mounted on each wing
section. Check all skid shoes for wear and replace if
necessary. Order only genuine Land Pride parts from
your local Land Pride dealer.
Center Skid Shoe
Refer to Figure 5-4:
Replace center skid shoes as follows:
1. Remove 1/2"-13 whiz nuts (#2), 1/2" -13 x 2" GR8
hex bolts (#3), and center skid shoe (#1) as shown.
2. Attach new skid shoe (#1) to cutter with existing
1/2" hex bolts (#3), existing top plate (#4), and
secure with existing 1/2" hex whiz nuts. Tighten nuts
to the correct torque.
3. Repeat on opposite side of center section.
Wing Skid Shoe
Refer to Figure 5-5:
Replace wing skid shoes as follows:
1. Remove 3/8" hex whiz nuts (#3), 3/8" plow bolts (#2),
and wing skid shoe (#1) as shown.
2. Plow bolts (#2) should be checked for wear and
replaced if necessary.
3. Attach new skid shoe (#1) to cutter with 3/8" plow
bolts (#2) and secure with 3/8" hex whiz nuts.
Tighten nuts to the correct torque.
4. Repeat on opposite wing section.
Land Pride Skid Shoe Replacement Parts
Part No. Part Description
318-145H CENTER SKID SHOE (RH)
318-146H CENTER SKID SHOE (LH)
318-335D WING SKID SHOE (S/N292792+)
802-466C PLOW BOLT, 3/8" - 16 x 1 1/1/4" grade 5
IMPORTANT: Excessive wear on skid shoes can
weaken cutter side panels and cause damage that
will require extensive repairs. Always replace skid
shoes at the first sign of wearing thin.
Gearbox Mounting Bolts
Figure 5-3
Center Skid Shoe
Figure 5-4
Wing Skid shoe
Figure 5-5
1
23595
23568
22173
Skid shoe
is reversible