Land Pride RCS3596 Operator's Manual

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20Section 4: Maintenance and LubricationRCS3596, RCSM3596, RCS3510 & RCSM3510 Series Rotary Cutters 312-708M 6/26/06Land PrideTable of ContentsFlex CouplersRefer to Figure 4-5:Replace two rubber discs (#1) (Land Pride Part No.1785273) as follows: Refer to land Pride’s Parts Manual312-708P if additional repair parts are required.1. Insert three bolts (#3) through the holes in flangeweldment (#7).2. Place beaded washers (#2) over the three bolts withbead facing rubber disc (#1).3. Place bushings (#6), rubber disc (#1), washers (#5),2nd rubber disc (#1), 2nd bushing (#6) and 2ndwasher (5) over the three bolts as shown.4. Secure with nuts (#4). Do not tighten.5. Insert three bolts (#3) through the holes in flangedhub (#8).6. Repeat steps 2 through 4.7. Tighten nuts (#4) evenly with nuts torqued 35 to40 ft-lb. Beaded washers (#2) should be imbeddedhalfway into the rubber disc.Flex CouplersFigure 4-5Skid Shoe Maintenance! WARNING!Excessive wear on skid shoes may cause inadequate operationof cutter and create a safety hazard!There are two skid shoes mounted on the cutter sides.Check both skid shoes for wear and replace if necessary.Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your localLand Pride Dealer.Refer to Figure 4-6:1. Remove 3/8" hex whiz nuts (#3), 3/8" plow bolts (#2)and skid shoe (#1) as shown.2. Plow bolts should be checked for wear and replaced ifnecessary.3. Attach new skid shoe (#1) to cutter with existing3/8” plow bolts (#2) and secure with 3/8" hex whiznuts. Torque to 31 ft. lbs.145604. Repeat on opposite side.Skid Shoe ReplacementFigure 4-6Tractor MaintenanceOne of the most important things you can do to preventhydraulic system problems is to ensure that your tractor'sreservoir remains free of dirt and contamination.Use a clean cloth to wipe the hose ends before attachingthem to your tractor. Replace the filter element for yourtractor’s hydraulic system at the prescribed intervals.These simple maintenances will go a long way to preventthe occurrence of cartridge valve and hydraulic cylinderproblems on the Rotary Cutter.StorageAt the end of the working season or when the cutter willnot be used for a long period, it is good practice to cleanoff any dirt or grease that may have accumulated on thecutter and any of the moving parts.1. Clean the cutter as necessary.2.Check the blades for wear and replace if necessary, see“Service Cutting Blades”, Page 18.3. Inspect the cutter for loose, damaged or worn partsand adjust or replace as needed.4. Lubricate as noted in “Lubrication”, page 21.5. Store the cutter inside if possible for longer cutter life.6. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched toprevent rust. Ask your dealer for Aerosol Land Pridetouch-up paint.Land Pride Skid Shoe Replacement PartsPart No. Part Description312-602D SKID SHOE802-466C PLOW 3/8” - 16 x 1 1/4” GR5803-198C NUT HEX WHIZ 3/8-16 PLT22454Land Pride Touch-up PaintsPart No. Part Description821-011C PAINT LP BEIGE SPRAY CAN821-002C PAINT GP BLACK SPRAY CAN821-054C PAINT MEDIUM RED SPRAY CAN821-058C PAINT GREEN SPRAY CAN