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Table of Contents
Rotary Tillers
RTR10 & RTR15 Series
RTR1042, RTR1050 & RTR1058
RTR1550 & RTR1558
22245
RTR10 Series Rotary Tillers
311-431M
22254
Operator’s Manual
RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers
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7/22/08
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Land Pride Table of Contents Table of Contents Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .1 Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication 19 Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Tine Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Driveline Prote
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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 Thoroughly read and understand The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a the instructions given in this potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra manual before operation. Refer to safety precaution must be taken. When you see this the
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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. Reduce speed if towed load is not Use Safety Transport equipped with brakes. Lights and Devices Machinery Safely Use the following maximum speed - tow load weight ratios as Slow moving tractors, self- Comply with state and local laws. propelled equipment, and towed a guideline: Maximum transport speed for implements can create a
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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 mower. 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 818-171C Rotating Tines Hazard! Model RTR10 Model RTR15 22246 RTR10 Series shown. KEEP FRONT DEFLECTOR IN PLACE 22246 Model RTR10 818-284C Thrown Object hazard Model RTR15 22256 7/22/08 RTR10 & RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311-431M 5
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 22246 Model RTR10 ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 818-552C Rotating Driveline Hazard - Keep Away! 22256 Model RTR15 Model RTR10 Model RTR15 22246 RTR10 Series shown. 818-858C General Safety Instructions RTR10 & RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311-431M 7/22/08 6
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information Model RTR10 818-543C Model RTR15 22313 Rotating Driveline Hazard - Keep RTR15 Series shown. Away! 818-540C Shield missing - Do Not operate. 13042 ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 818-552C 13042 Rotating Driveline Hazard Keep Away! 7/22/08 RTR10 & RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311-431M 7
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Land Pride Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new The parts on your Rotary Tiller have been specially product owners. designed and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride parts. Therefore, should your Rotary Tiller require This rotary tiller has been designed with care and built by replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer. skilled workers using quality materials. Proper assembly, maintenance, and safe operating practices wil
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up • Have a minimum of 2 people on hand during assembly. • Check to see that all nuts are tightened. Refer to the ! CAUTION Torque Values Chart in the “Appendix” section on To avoid bodily injury caused by accidental falling of tiller, page 29. securely support tiller on safe supporting stands or blocks! Tractor Requirements This unit is shipped almost completely assembled. This tiller is designed with a 3-po
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Hitch Assembly Leg Stand Assembly Refer to Figure 1-1 on page 9: Refer to Figure 1-1 on page 9: 1. Install both top 3-point hitch plates (#1 and #2) outside 1. Insert leg stand (#10) into leg stand holder on the end of gearbox mounting frame with 5/8” x 1 3/4” long bolts of the tiller frame. (#3), 5/8” lockwashers (#4), and 5/8” nuts (#5). Do not 2. Adjust to the desired height and pin with 1/4” x 1 3/4” tighten hardware at this time. l
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up 4. Secure the tractor’s top link to the tiller top hitch using Rear Deflector Assembly a 3/4" diameter hitch pin (supplied by customer). Refer to Figure 1-3: Adjust tractor top link in order to level the tiller. 1. Insert u-bolt (#6) through Chain (#1) as shown. 5. Prevent damage to the driveline u-joints by adjusting 2. Install 2-nuts (#3) and 2-flat washers (#4) onto the tractor’s 3-Point lift height so that the tiller tines are the u-
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Driveline Installation Implement End Refer to Figure 1-5, Figure 1-6 and Figure 1-7 The tiller driveline is coupled to the tractor and implement shafts with either push pin couplers, pull collar couplers or a combination of both and with either a shear bolt or slip clutch on one end for protection from shock loads. Always engage the PTO at low engine rpm to minimize Tractor End start-up torque on the driveline. Drivelines with friction
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up 3. Attach inner driveline yoke end to the tiller gearbox b. Pull driveline apart into two sections as shown in input shaft. Figure 1-8. Attach the outer driveline universal joint to the tractor shaft and inner driveline 4. Attach outer driveline yoke end to the tractor's PTO universal joint to the tiller gearbox shaft. Pull on shaft. each driveline section to be sure the universal 5. The driveline should now be moved back and forth to j
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Operating Section 2: Operating Operating Check List General Notes for Field Operations Before beginning to till, the following inspection should In addition to design and configuration of equipment, be performed: hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper 1. Check oil level in gearbox and chaincase. Refer to the training involved in its operation, transport, maintenance Lubrication portion of the “
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Operating Parking Operating Instructions The following steps should be done when preparing to store Before using your Land Pride RTR10 or RTR15 Series the tiller or unhitch it from the tractor. See also Storage in the Rotary Tiller, you should have completely read the “Maintenance and Lubrication” section on page 22 for Operator’s Manual, properly attached the Tiller to the additional information on long term storage of your tiller. tractor, cut the drivel
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3: Adjustments Section 3: Adjustments RTR10 Tiller Hitch Offset RTR15 Tiller Hitch Sideshift Refer to Figure 3-1: Refer to Figure 3-2: By shifting the lower hitch clevises (21) to the side, a The three point and gearbox can be sideshifted to the left limited amount of offset can be obtained. of tiller center for various working conditions. 1. Loosen the two u-bolts (#1) which hold the two lower hitch clevises (#2) to the front tube. ! CAUTION 2. Slide the two
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3: Adjustments Drive Chain Refer to Figure 3-3: The tension on the drive chain can be easily adjusted by using the chain tightener stud. Should backlash occur, loosen the nut and torque the stud counterclockwise to 20 - 30 foot pounds and tighten nut to 400 foot pounds. Rear Deflector Refer to Figure 3-4: Rear deflector (#1) can be adjusted closer to the ground to produce a fine soil texture or can be raised to produce a coarse soil texture. Adjust rear defle
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3: Adjustments Skid Shoe Adjustment Refer to Figure 3-5: The skid shoes can be adjusted to the desired tilling depth by raising or lowering them as follows: 1. Raise tiller off the ground. Place a support under the tiller (not under the skid shoes) and lower the tiller onto the support. Make certain the tiller is secure resting on the support before working on or around the tiller. 2. Always place tractor in park, set tractor brakes, shut tractor engine off a
