Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
RC(M)3715 & RCG(M)3715 Rotary Cutters 334-114M
1/26/21
43
Chain Guards
Before each use of the cutter, check that all chain guards
are present, undamaged and in working order. Replace
any damaged or missing chain guard components as
needed. Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your
local Land Pride dealer.
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death: Rotary Cutters have the
ability to discharge objects at high speeds; therefore, the use
of front & rear safety guards is mandatory with this cutter.
Double row chain guards should be used when cutting along
roadways and in areas where people may be present. Stop
blade rotation if bystanders are in or around the area. It is
recommended that a safety shield be placed between the
operator and cutter on an open air tractor.
Skid Shoes
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death: Excessive wear on skid
shoes may cause inadequate operation of cutter and create a
Two skid shoes are mounted on 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.
Wing Skid Shoes
Refer to Figure 5-2:
Replace wing skid shoes as follows:
1. Remove 3/8" hex whiz nuts (#3), 3/8" plow bolts (#2),
and left-hand skid shoe (#1) as shown.
2. Plow bolts (#2) should be checked for wear and
replaced if necessary.
3. Attach new left-hand skid shoe (#1) to cutter with
3/8" plow bolts (#2) and secure with 3/8" hex whiz
nuts (#3). Tighten bolts to the correct torque.
4. Repeat for the right-hand wing.
Center Skid Shoes
Refer to Figure 5-3:
Replace center skid shoes as follows:
1. Remove 5/8"-11 hex flange nuts (#4), 5/8" -11 x 4"
GR5 bolts (#3), and right-hand center skid
shoe (#1) from the center deck frame (#2) as shown.
2. Attach new skid shoe (#1) to cutter with existing
5/8" bolts (#3), and secure with existing 5/8" hex
flange nuts (#4). Tighten bolts to the correct torque.
3. Repeat steps 1 & 2 for left-hand center skid shoe.
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.
Wing Skid Shoes
Figure 5-2
Center Skid Shoes
Figure 5-3
Gearbox Driveline Shielding
Check that the wing gearbox driveline shielding and
center gearbox driveline shielding is undamaged and in
working order. Replace any damaged components as
needed. Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your
local Land Pride dealer
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Tractor power take-off shaft shield, driveline shields, and
gearbox shaft shields must be installed and in good working
condition to avoid driveline entanglement and projectiles
# Part No.
Description
1 331-792H BEVELED SKID SHOE RH
1 331-793H BEVELED SKID SHOE LH
2 802-466C PLOW BOLT, 3/8" - 16 x 1 1/4" GR5
70475
# Part No.
Description
1 331-688H CENTER SKID SHOE (RIGHT & LEFT)
70476