Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
RC(M)5710 & RC(M)L5710 Rotary Cutters 331-433M
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Hitch Wear Points
Before each use, check the wear points for the specific
hitch on your cutter. Replace worn hitch components as
needed. Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your
local Land Pride dealer.
Constant Level Clevis Hitch Wear Point
Refer to Figure 5-13:
On the Swivel Clevis Hitch, check plate (#1) for excessive
wear around underside of hitch pin hole. If the thickness
of plate (#1) is worn down to 9/16" (14 mm) or less at the
hitch pin hole, the hitch must be replaced.
LP Performance Hitch Wear Points
Refer to Figure 5-14:
On the LP Performance Hitch
TM
, check plate (#1) for
excessive wear. If the thickness of plate (#1) is worn
down to 1/2" (13 mm) or less at the hitch pin hole, the
hitch must be replaced. Check for excessive wear on flat
washer (#2). Replace as needed.
Bar-Tite Hitch Wear Points
Refer to Figure 5-15:
On the Bar-Tite Hitch, check plates (#1 & #2) for
excessive wear. If the thickness of the plates are worn
down to 3/8" (10 mm) or less at the bolt hole, the hitch
must be replaced. Check for excessive wear on flat
washer (#3). Replace as needed.
Skid Shoes
WARNING
!
To prevent serious injury or death:
Excessive wear on skid shoes may cause inadequate operation
of cutter and create a safety hazard.
Check skid shoes for wear and replace as needed. Order
only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride
dealer.
Wing Skide Skirt
Refer to Figure 5-16:
1. Remove whiz nuts (#3), carriage bolts (#2), and side
skirt (#1).
2. Attach new side skirt with 1/2"-13 x 1 1/4" GR5
carriage bolts (#2) and whiz nuts (#3). Tighten whiz
nuts to the correct torque.
IMPORTANT:
Excessive wear on skid shoes can
cause damage to the cutter frame, side skirt, and
weight box requiring extensive repairs. Always
replace skid shoes at the first sign of wearing thin.
NOTE:
Side skirt assembly part numbers include
side skirt, skid shoes, decals & mounting hardware.
Swivel Clevis Hitch Wear Point
Figure 5-13
LP Performance Hitch Wear Points
Figure 5-14
Bar-Tite Hitch Wear Points
Figure 5-15
Wing Skid Shoes
Figure 5-16
73959
70569
70570
# Part No. Description
1 See Parts Manual for Part Numbers and color options.
73931