
Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
General Maintenance Information
Proper servicing and adjustments are key to the long life
of any implement. With careful inspection and routine
maintenance, you can avoid costly downtime and repair.
Check all bolts and pins after using the cutter for several
hours and on a regular basis thereafter to ensure they are
tight and secured. Replace worn, damaged or illegible
safety labels by obtaining new labels from your Land
Pride dealer.
DANGER
!
WARNING
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Perform scheduled maintenance. Check for loose
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Always shut tractor down using “Tractor Shutdown
Procedure” provided in this manual before dismounting
tractor.
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Do not alter implement or replace parts on the implement
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Buildup of debris around moving components and
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Improper oil level can cause bearing failure and be a fire
hazard. Maintain proper gearbox oil level to avoid serious
injury and property damage.
Hydraulic System
One of the most important things you can do to prevent
hydraulic system problems is ensure that your tractor's
reservoir remains free of dirt and contamination.
Use a clean cloth to wipe hose ends clean before
attaching them to your tractor. Replace tractor hydraulic
filter element at the prescribed intervals. These simple
maintenances will go a long way to prevent occurrence of
control valve and hydraulic cylinder problems.
Tires
WARNING
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Tire changing can be dangerous and should be performed
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Always release all air pressure in air-filled airplane tires
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When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension hose
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Do not weld on or heat a rim. High heat can weaken and/or
Air Filled Airplane Tires with split Rims
Figure 5-1
1.
Check tires for low air pressure, missing nuts,
missing lug bolts, wear, separated rubber, and bent,
broken, or cracked wheel rims.
2. Inflate air filled tires to the proper pressure. Refer to
3. Replace wheel rims and tires as needed with
genuine Land Pride parts. Do not loosen split rim
hardware (#1) until all air pressure in the tire has
been removed.
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