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Table of Contents
Rotary Tillers
RTR0542 and RTR0550
23769
311-464M
Operator’s Manual
Read the Operator’s manual entirely.
When you see this symbol, the
subsequent instructions and
!
warnings are serious - follow without
exception. Your life and the lives of
others depend on it!
8/27/08
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Land Pride Table of Contents Table of Contents Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .1 Section 3: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3-Point Hitch Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Drive Chain Tension Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Rear Deflector Ad
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REMOVE Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Safety at All Times Look For The Safety Alert Symbol The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a Thoroughly read and understand potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra the instructions given in this safety precaution must be taken. When you see this manual before operation. Refer to sym
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Use the following maximum Use Safety Transport speed - tow load weight ratios as Lights and Devices Machinery Safely a guideline: 20 mph when weight is less Slow moving tractors, self- Comply with state and local laws. propelled equipment, and towed than or equal to the weight of Maximum transport speed for tractor. implements ca
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Avoid High Wear Prepare for Emergencies Pressure Fluids Hazard Protective Equipment Be prepared if a fire starts. Escaping fluid under pressure can Protective clothing and equipment Keep a first aid kit and fire penetrate the skin causing serious should be worn. extinguisher handy. injury. Wear clothing and equipment Keep emergen
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information the correct safety labels are included in the request. To Safety Labels order new labels go to your Land Pride dealer. 1. Your tiller comes equipped with all safety labels in place. 5. Refer to this section for proper label placement. They were designed to help you safely operate your tiller. To install new labels: Read and follow their directions. a. Clean the area the label is to be placed. 2. Keep all safety labels clean and legible. b
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 23895 Reference RTR0542 23770 818-142C Rotating Driveline Hazard - Keep Away! Reference RTR0550 23895 Reference RTR0542 KEEP FRONT DEFLECTOR IN PLACE 23770 818-284C Flying Debris Hazard! Reference RTR0550 8/27/08 RTR0542 and RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M 5
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 818-552C Rotating Driveline Hazard Reference RTR0542 & RTR0550 (Shown) Keep Away! 818-543C Rotating Driveline Hazard - Keep Away! Reference RTR0542 & RTR0550 (Shown) 23770 818-130C Operate only w/540 rpm PTO Reference RTR0542 & RTR0550 (Shown) RTR0542 and RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M 8/27/08 6
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 23770 818-543C Guard missing Reference RTR0542 & RTR0550 (Shown) ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 818-552C Rotating Driveline Hazard 23760 Keep Away! Reference RTR0542 & RTR0550 818-540C Shield missing - Do Not operate. 23760 Reference RTR0542 & RTR0550 8/27/08 RTR0542 and RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M 7
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Land Pride Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new If customer service or repair parts are required contact a product owners. Land Pride dealer. A dealer has trained personnel, repair parts and equipment needed to service the implement. This rotary tiller has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper assembly, The parts on your Rotary Tiller have been specially maintenance, and safe operating prac
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Dealer Preparations Tractor Requirements This tiller is designed to connect to a tractor’s 3-point hitch with Category 0, Category I-Limited, Category I and ! CAUTION Category I quick hitch. Tractor PTO rating should operate To avoid bodily injury caused by accidental falling of tiller, at 540 rpm and not exceed 25 horsepower. securely support tiller on safe supporting stands or blocks! NOTE: In order to m
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Support Stand Adjustment Hitch Assembly Refer to Figure 1-1 on page 10: Refer to Figure 1-1: 1. Lower support stand (#1) to grade to stabilize the 1. Attach 3-point hitch Assembly (#2) to inside of the tiller while installing hitch assembly. hitch plates with four 1/2” -13 x 1 1/4” GR5 long bolts (#4), 1/2” lockwashers (#7), and 1/2” nuts (#5). 2. Secure support stand in bracket with 1/4” x 1 3/4” long wire lock pin (#8). 2. Tighten hex
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Tractor Hook-Up 23792 Hitch Point For 3-Point Center Arm Refer to Figure 1-4: ! DANGER Tractor hook-up to equipment is dangerous and can result in serious injury or death. Do not allow anyone to stand between the tiller and tractor during hook-up operations. Do not operate the hydraulic 3-point lift controls while someone is directly behind the tractor or near the tiller. Inside Hitch Clevises For Hitching to the Tractor’s Lower 3-Point
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up 3. Replace the lower hitch pins (#2) and bushings (#3). Support Stand Storage Secure with two 1/4” linch pins (#1). Refer to Figure 1-8 4. Depending upon the size of the hole in the tractor’s 1. Slowly raise the tiller with the tractor’s hydraulic top center link, attach the center link to either the 3-point lift until the tines are about 1-2” above the tiller’s lower 5/8” hitch holes or its upper 3/4” hitch ground. holes with a hitch p
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Driveline Installation IMPORTANT: The PTO driveline may be too long for If the tiller is to be used on more than one tractor, an some tractors. If the tiller is used on more than one additional driveline may be required - especially if a quick tractor, an additional PTO driveline may be required. hitch is used. Refer to Figure 1-10 & Figure 1-11: The tiller driveline is coupled to the tractor and implement ! CAUTION shafts with either p
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up 23758 Driveline Shortening Figure 1-12 Refer to Figure 1-1 on page 10: (see “B” dimension). If they are too long, measure 1/4" (“B” dimension) back from the IMPORTANT: The implement must be raised fully up universal joint shield and make a mark at this when checking to see if the driveline will fit correctly location on the inner and outer driveline shields. between tractor and tiller. d. Cut off the inner shield at the mark (“X” dimens
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Operating Section 2: Operating • All nuts, bolts, screws, and fasteners should be Operator’s Responsibilities checked periodically for tightness. Refer to the Torque Value Chart in the “Appendix” section on page 26. ! WARNING • Do not alter the tiller in a way which will adversely It is the operator’s responsibility not to allow anyone near the affects its performance or reliability or use the tiller for tiller during its operation. a purpose for which it
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Operating Operating Check List In addition to design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training involved in its operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment. Before beginning operation the following inspections should be performed. Read and follow the “Important Safety Information” section on starting on page 1 carefully. Read all of Tractor Ho
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Operating Travel about 50 ft. and then stop to check your results. General Operating Instructions When stopping, remember to lift the tiller out of the Before using your Land Pride RTR05 Series ground, stop the tractor, reduce engine speed, Reverse-Tine Rotary Tiller, you should have completely disengage the PTO, set the park brake, shut off the read the Operator’s Manual, properly attached the Tiller tractor, and remove the keys. If you are tilling too sh
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3: Adjustments Section 3: Adjustments 3-Point Hitch Adjustment Skid Shoe Adjustment 1. Park tractor and tiller on a flat level surface. Refer to Figure 3-5: The skid shoes can be adjusted to the desired tilling 2. Slowly raise the tiller with the tractor’s hydraulic depth by raising or lowering them as follows: 3-point lift until the tines are about 1-2” above the ground. 1. Raise tiller off the ground. Place a support under the 3. Ensure that the lower arms
