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Rotary Tillers
RTR12 & RTA12 Series (Serial No. 884765+)
311-883M
Operator’s Manual
Printed 11/12/19
RTR1242, RTR1250, RTR1258, RTR1266, RTR1274, & RTR1282
RTA1242, RTA1250, RTA1258, RTA1266, RTA1274, & RTA1282
30361
RTA12 Series Rotary Tillers
(Forward Tine Rotation)
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(Reverse Tine Rotation)
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Further Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Section 1: Assembly and Set-up . . . . . . . . . . 10
Dealer Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Torque Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Tractor Shutdown Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
RTA Park Stand Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
RTR Park Stand Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
RTR Front Deflector Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
RTR Lower Clevis Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
RTA Lower Clevis Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Center Positioning of Lower Clevises . . . . . . . . . . 12
Upper Hitch Plate Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Driveline Shield Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Driveline Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Tractor Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3-Point Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Driveline Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Check Driveline Collapsible Length . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Check Driveline Maximum Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Check Driveline Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Section 2: Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Operating Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
RTR Park Stand Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Set Park Stand For Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Set Park Stand For Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
RTA Park Stand Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Set Stand For Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Set Stand Park Stand For Storage . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Transport Rotary Tiller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Unhook Rotary Tiller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
General Operating Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Section 3: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Hitch Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Drive Chain Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
RTR12 Series Tillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
RTA12 Series Tillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Rear Tailgate Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Skid Shoe Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
RTR Park Stand Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication . . . 28
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Tine Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Driveline Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Clutch Run-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Clutch Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Clutch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Long-Term Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Ordering Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Driveline U-Joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Driveline Shield Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Driveline Shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Bearing On Right End Of Rotor Shaft . . . . . . . . . 32
Chaincase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Section 5: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Section 6: Specifications & Capacities . . . . . 34
Section 7: Features & Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Section 8: Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Section 9: Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Table of Contents Continued
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Important Safety Information
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Tractor Shutdown & Storage
If engaged, disengage power
take-off.
Park on solid, level ground and
lower implement to ground or onto
support blocks.
Put tractor in park or set park
brake, turn off engine, and remove
switch key to prevent unauthorized
starting.
Relieve all hydraulic pressure to
auxiliary hydraulic lines.
Wait for all components to stop
before leaving operator’s seat.
Use steps, grab-handles and
skid-resistant surfaces when
getting on and off the tractor.
Detach and store implement in an
area where children normally do
not play. Secure implement using
blocks and supports.
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Look For The Safety Alert Symbol
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a
potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra
safety precaution must be taken. When you see this
symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that
follows it. In addition to design and configuration of
equipment, hazard control, and accident prevention are
dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and
proper training of personnel involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance, and storage of equipment.
Safety Precautions for
Children
Tragedy can occur if the operator
is not alert to the presence of
children, Children generally are
attracted to implements and their
work.
Never assume children will remain
where you last saw them.
Keep children out of the work area
and under the watchful eye of a
responsible adult.
Be alert and shut the implement
and tractor down if children enter
the work area.
Never carry children on the tractor
or implement. There is not a safe
place for them to ride. They may
fall off and be run over or interfere
with the control of the power
machine.
Never allow children to operate the
power machine, even under adult
supervision.
Never allow children to play on the
power machine or implement.
Use extra caution when backing
up. Before the tractor starts to
move, look down and behind to
make sure the area is clear.
Safety at All Times
Careful operation is you best
insurance against an accident.
All operators, no matter how much
experience they may have, should
carefully read this manual and
other related manuals before
operating the power machine and
this implement.
It is the owner’s obligation to
instruct all operators in safe
operation.
Thoroughly read and understand
the “Safety Label” section, read all
instructions noted on them.
Do not operate the equipment
while under the influence of drugs
or alcohol as they impair the ability
to safely and properly operate the
equipment.
The operator should be familiar
with all functions of the tractor and
attached implement, and be able
to handle emergencies quickly.
Make sure all guards and shields
are in place and secured before
operating implement.
Keep all bystanders away from
equipment and work area.
Start tractor from the driver’s seat
with hydraulic controls in neutral.
Operate tractor and controls from
the driver’s seat only.
Never dismount from a moving
tractor or leave tractor unattended
with engine running.
Do not allow anyone to stand
between tractor and implement
while backing up to implement.
Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from power-driven parts.
While transporting and operating
equipment, watch out for objects
overhead and along side such as
fences, trees, buildings, wires, etc.
Do not turn tractor so tight as to
cause hitched implement to ride
up on the tractor’s rear wheel.
Store implement in an area where
children normally do not play.
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Be Aware of
Signal Words
A signal word designates a degree or
level of hazard seriousness. The
signal words are:
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
WARNING
CAUTION
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DANGER
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These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Practice Safe Maintenance
Understand procedure before doing
work. Refer to the Operator’s
Manual for additional information.
Work on a level surface in a clean
dry area that is well-lit.
Use properly grounded electrical
outlets and tools.
Use correct tools and equipment for
the job that are in good condition.
Lower implement to the ground and
follow all shutdown procedures
before leaving the operator’s seat to
perform maintenance.
Allow equipment to cool before
working on it.
Disconnect battery ground cable (-)
before servicing or adjusting
electrical systems or before welding
on implement.
Do not grease or oil implement
while it is in operation.
Inspect all parts. Make certain
parts are in good condition &
installed properly.
Replace parts on this implement
with genuine Land Pride parts only.
Do not alter this implement in a way
which will adversely affect its
performance.
Remove buildup of grease, oil, or
debris.
Remove all tools and unused parts
from equipment before operation.
Use A Safety Chain
A safety chain will help control
drawn machinery should it
separate from the tractor drawbar.
Use a chain with the strength
rating equal to or greater than the
gross weight of the towed
implement.
Attach the chain to the tractor
drawbar support or other specified
anchor location. Allow only
enough slack in the chain to
permit turning.
Always hitch the implement to the
machine towing it. Do not use the
safety chain tow the implement.
Transport Safely
Comply with state and local laws.
Use towing vehicle and trailer of
adequate size and capacity. Secure
equipment towed on a trailer with
tie downs and chains.
Sudden braking can cause a towed
trailer to swerve and upset. Reduce
speed if towed trailer is not
equipped with brakes.
Avoid contact with any over head
utility lines or electrically charged
conductors.
Always drive with load on end of
loader arms low to the ground.
Always drive straight up and down
steep inclines with heavy end of a
tractor with loader attachment on
the “uphill” side.
Engage park brake when stopped
on an incline.
Maximum transport speed for an
attached equipment is 20 mph. DO
NOT EXCEED. Never travel at a
speed which does not allow
adequate control of steering and
stopping. Some rough terrains
require a slower speed.
As a guideline, use the following
maximum speed weight ratios for
attached equipment:
20 mph when weight of attached
equipment is less than or equal
to the weight of machine towing
the equipment.
10 mph when weight of attached
equipment exceeds weight of
machine towing equipment but
not more than double the weight.
IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load
that is more than double the weight
of the vehicle towing the load.
Tire Safety
Tire changing can be dangerous
and must be performed by
trained personnel using the
correct tools and equipment.
Always maintain correct tire
pressure. Do not inflate tires
above recommended pressures
shown in the Operator’s Manual.
When inflating tires, use a clip-on
chuck and extension hose long
enough to allow you to stand to
one side and NOT in front of or
over the tire assembly. Use a
safety cage if available.
Securely support the implement
when changing a wheel.
When removing and installing
wheels, use wheel handling
equipment adequate for the
weight involved.
Make sure wheel bolts have been
tightened to the specified torque.
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These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Avoid High
Pressure Fluids Hazard
Escaping fluid under pressure can
penetrate the skin causing serious
injury.
Before disconnecting hydraulic
lines or performing work on the
hydraulic system, be sure to
release all residual pressure.
Make sure all hydraulic fluid
connections are tight and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in
good condition before applying
pressure to the system.
Use a piece of paper or
cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to
check for suspected leaks.
Wear protective gloves and safety
glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems.
DO NOT DELAY. If an accident
occurs, see a doctor familiar with
this type of injury immediately. Any
fluid injected into the skin or eyes
must be treated within
a few hours or
gangrene may
result.
Wear
Protective Equipment
Wear protective clothing and
equipment appropriate for the job
such as safety shoes, safety
glasses, hard hat, and ear plugs.
Clothing should fit snug without
fringes and pull strings to avoid
entanglement with moving parts.
Prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause hearing impairment or
hearing loss. Wear suitable
hearing protection such as
earmuffs or earplugs.
Operating equipment safely
requires the operator’s full
attention. Avoid wearing
headphones while operating
equipment.
Use Seat Belt and ROPS
Land Pride recommends the use
of a CAB or roll-over-protective-
structures (ROPS) and seat belt
in almost all power machines.
Combination of a CAB or ROPS
and seat belt will reduce the risk
of serious injury or death if the
power machine should be upset.
If ROPS is in the locked-up
position, fasten seat belt snugly
and securely to help protect
against serious injury or death
from falling and machine overturn.
Keep Riders Off
Machinery
Never carry riders or use tractor
to lift or transport individuals.
There is not a safe place for a
person to ride.
Riders obstruct operator’s view
and interfere with the control of
the power machine.
Riders can be struck by objects or
thrown from the equipment.
Prepare for Emergencies
Be prepared if a fire starts.
Keep a first aid kit and fire
extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital, and
fire department near phone.
911
Use Safety
Lights and Devices
Slow moving tractors, and
self-propelled equipment can
create a hazard when driven on
public roads. They are difficult to
see, especially at night. Use the
Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign
when on public roads.
Flashing warning lights and turn
signals are recommended
whenever driving on public roads.
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Handle
Chemicals Properly
Protective clothing should be
worn.
Handle all chemicals with care.
Follow instructions on container
label.
Agricultural chemicals can be
dangerous. Improper use can
seriously injure persons, animals,
plants, soil, and property.
Inhaling smoke from any type of
chemical fire is a serious health
hazard.
Store or dispose of unused
chemicals as specified by the
chemical manufacturer.
Dig Safe - Avoid
Underground Utilities
USA: Call 811
CAN: digsafecanada.ca
Always contact your local utility
companies (electrical, telephone,
gas, water, sewer, and others)
before digging so that they may
mark the location of any
underground services in the area.
Be sure to ask how close you can
work to the marks they positioned.
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Avoid crystalline Silica
(quartz) Dust
Because crystalline silica is a basic
component of sand and granite,
many activities at construction sites
produce dust containing crystalline
silica. Trenching, sawing, and boring
of material containing crystalline
silica can produce dust containing
crystalline silica particles. This dust
can cause serious injury to the
lungs (silicosis).
There are guidelines which should
be followed if crystalline silica
(quartz) is present in the dust.
Be aware of and follow OSHA
(or other local, State, or Federal)
guidelines for exposure to airborne
crystalline silica.
Know the work operations where
exposure to crystalline silica may
occur.
Participate in air monitoring or
training programs offered by the
employer.
Be aware of and use optional
equipment controls such as water
sprays, local exhaust ventilation,
and enclosed cabs with positive
pressure air conditioning if the
machine has such equipment.
Otherwise respirators shall be worn.
Where respirators are required, wear
a respirator approved for protection
against crystalline silica containing
dust. Do not alter respirator in any
way. Workers who use tight-fitting
respirators can not have beards/
mustaches which interfere with the
respirator seal to the face.
If possible, change into disposable
or washable work clothes at the
work site; shower and change into
clean clothing before leaving the
work site.
Do not eat, drink, use tobacco
products, or apply cosmetics in
areas where there is dust containing
crystalline silica.
Store food, drink, and personal
belongings away from the work
area.
Wash hands and face before eating,
drinking, smoking, or applying
cosmetics after leaving the exposure
area.
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Safety Labels
Your Rotary Tiller comes equipped with all safety labels in
place. They were designed to help you safely operate your
equipment. Read and follow their directions.
1. Keep all safety labels clean and legible.
2. Refer to this section for proper label placement. Replace
all damaged or missing labels. Order new labels from your
nearest Land Pride dealer. To find your nearest dealer,
visit our dealer locator at www.landpride.com.
3. Some new equipment installed during repair requires
safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as
30346
RTR12 Series
specified by Land Pride. When ordering new components
make sure the correct safety labels are included in the
request.
4. Refer to this section for proper label placement. To install
new labels:
a. Clean surface area where label is to be placed.
b. Spray soapy water onto the cleaned area.
c. Peel backing from label and press label firmly onto the
surface.
d. Squeeze out air bubbles with edge of a credit card or
with a similar type of straight edge.
858-518C
RTR 12 Series Cluster Decal
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30362
RTA12 Series
858-519C
RTA 12 Series Cluster Decal
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818-540C
RTR & RTA Series
Guard Missing Hazard
818-552C
RTR & RTA Series
Rotating Driveline Hazard-Keep Away
RTA1258 Shown (Applicable for both RTA & RTR Series)
30364
30370
30370
818-543C
RTR & RTA Series
Guard Missing Hazard
Introduction
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Introduction
Owner Assistance
The dealer should complete the Online Warranty
Registration at the time of purchase. This information is
necessary to provide you with quality customer service.
The parts on your Rotary Tiller have been specially
designed by Land Pride and should only be replaced with
genuine Land Pride parts. Contact a Land Pride dealer if
customer service or repair parts are required. Your Land
Pride dealer has trained personnel, repair parts, and
equipment needed to service this implement.
Serial Number
For quick reference and prompt service, record model
and serial number on the inside cover page and again on
the warranty page. Always provide model number and
serial number when ordering parts and in all
correspondences with your Land Pride dealer. For
location of your serial number plate, see Figure 1.
Serial Number Plate Location
Figure 1
Further Assistance
Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new
Rotary Tiller. If for any reason you do not understand any
part of this manual or are not satisfied with the service
received, the following actions are suggested:
1. Discuss any problems you have with your implement
with your dealership service personnel so they can
address the problem.
2. If you are still not satisfied, seek out the owner or
general manager of the dealership, explain the
problem, and request assistance.
3. For further assistance write to:
Land Pride Service Department
1525 East North Street
P.O. Box 5060
Salina, Ks. 67402-5060
E-mail address
RTA Series RTR Series
30364
30357
Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new
product owners. This Rotary Tiller has been designed
with care and built by skilled workers using quality
materials. Proper assembly, maintenance, and safe
operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory
use from this Rotary Tiller.
Application
The RTR12 and RTA12 Series Rotary Tillers are
designed and built by Land Pride to till soil for seedbed
and planting preparation with uses and applications in
landscaping, gardens, and residential areas. They are
designed for 15-60 horsepower tractors with Category I
3-point hitch mounting, 540 rpm power take-off speed
and are Quick Hitch adaptable.
The tines on the forward rotation tillers (RTA Series)
rotate in the same direction the tractor tires rotate when
traveling forward.
The tines on the reverse rotation tillers (RTR Series)
rotate in the opposite direction the tractor tires rotate.
Reverse tine rotation tends to achieve greater depth
penetration, moves and pulverizes more soil, and buries
more of the residue in the soil.
See “Specifications & Capacities” on page 34 and
“Features & Benefits on page 36 for additional
information.
Using This Manual
This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarize
you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments,
troubleshooting, and maintenance. Read this manual
and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe
and efficient operation.
The information contained within this manual was
current at the time of printing. Some parts may change
slightly to assure you of the best performance.
To order a new Operator’s or Parts Manual, contact
your authorized dealer. Manuals can also be
downloaded, free-of-charge, from our website at
www.landpride.com
Terminology
“Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined by
facing the direction the machine will operate while in use
unless otherwise stated.
Definitions
IMPORTANT: A special point of information related
to the following topic. Land Pride’s intention is this
information must be read & noted before continuing.
NOTE: A special point of information that the
operator should be aware of before continuing.
Section 1: Assembly and Set-up
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Section 1: Assembly and Set-up
Tractor Shutdown Procedure
The following are basic tractor shutdown procedures.
Follow these procedures and any additional shutdown
procedures provided in your tractor Operator’s Manual
before leaving the operator’s seat.
1. Reduce engine speed and disengage power take-off
if engaged.
2. Park tractor and implement on level, solid ground.
3. Lower implement to ground or onto non-concrete
support blocks.
4. Put tractor in park or set park brake, turn off engine,
and remove switch key to prevent unauthorized
starting.
5. Relieve all hydraulic pressure to auxiliary hydraulic
lines.
6. Wait for all components to come to a complete stop
before leaving the operator’s seat.
7. Use steps, grab-handles and anti-slip surfaces when
stepping on and off the tractor.
RTA Park Stand Set-up
Refer to Figure 1-1:
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
An unsupported parked tiller can tip over. Always use park
stand and/or support blocks to prevent it from tipping over
onto a person.
1. The RTA park stand (#2) is shipped from the factory
attached to hole “A as shown. If shipped attached to
holder (#4), rotate park stand to hole “A” before
assembling components to this unit. Refer to “RTA
Park Stand Operation” on page 23 for detailed
instructions on how to adjust park stand to hole “A”.
2. Continue with “RTA Lower Clevis Assemblies” on
page 12.
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RTA Park Stand in Parking Position
Figure 1-1
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Dealer Preparations
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
An unsupported parked tiller can tip over. Always use park
stand and/or support blocks to prevent it from tipping over
onto a person.
This unit is shipped almost completely assembled.
Carefully follow instructions for final assembly.
Having all the needed parts and equipment readily at
hand will speed up your assembly task and will make the
job as safe as possible. Before attempting assembly
check the following items.
Check for fasteners and pins that were shipped with
the tiller. Small hardware shipped loose from the
factory is contained in a bag. Larger parts are attached
to the shipping crate.
Have ready for the assembly task a fork lift or loader
along with chains and safety stands sized for the job.
Have a minimum of 2 people on hand during assembly.
Tractor Requirements
Tractor horsepower should be within the range noted
below. Tractors outside the horsepower range must not
be used.
Hitch Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-Point Cat. I
Power Take-Off Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 rpm
Horsepower Requirements:
42
" & 50" widths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-40 hp
58
" & 66" widths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-50 hp
74" Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-60 hp
82
" Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-60 hp
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Lightweight tractors with rear attached implements may need
weights added to the front to maintain steering control.
Consult your tractor Operator’s Manual to determine proper
weight requirements and maximum weight limitations.
Torque Requirements
Check to make sure all nuts are tightened. Refer to
“Torque Values Chart” on page 38 to determine correct
torque values for common bolts. See “Additional Torque
Values” at bottom of chart for exceptions to standard
torque values.
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RTR Park Stand in Storage Position
Figure 1-2
RTR Park Stand Set-up
Refer to Figure 1-2:
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
An unsupported parked tiller can tip over. Always use park
stand and/or support blocks to prevent it from tipping over
onto a person.
1. The RTR park stand (#1) is shipped from the factory
attached to the side panel, rotated down, and
secured with wire retaining pin (#2) as shown. If
shipped rotated up, rotate park stand down before
assembling components to this unit. Refer to “RTR
Park Stand Operation” on page 22 for detailed
instructions.
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2. The park stand (#1) should be adjusted up or down if
tiller weight is not resting on the stand when
unhooked from a tractor. Refer to “RTR Park Stand
Adjustment” on page 27 for detailed instructions on
how to adjust the stand.
3. Continue with “RTR Front Deflector Assembly”
below.
RTR Front Deflector Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-3:
1. Attach rubber deflector to tiller frame with smooth
side down by inserting 3/8
"-16 x 1 1/2" GR5 hex bolts
(#1) through 1 1/2" fender washers (#4), holes in
rubber deflector (#5), holes “A” in tiller frame, and lock
washers (#3).
2. Secure bolts (#1) with hex nuts (#2). Draw nuts up
snug, do not tighten until after all nuts are installed.
3. Tighten hex nuts (#2) to the correct torque.
4. Continue with “RTR Lower Clevis Assemblies” on
page 12.
NOTE: If rubber deflector (#5) has a diamond
pattern on one side, install that side up. Smooth side
down will help keep dirt from collecting on the
underside of the deflector.
RTR Front Deflector Assembly
Figure 1-3
If rubber deflector (#5) has a diamond pattern on
one side, install that side up.
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RTR Lower Clevis Assemblies
Refer to Figure 1-4:
1. Attach clevis (#2) to the front square tube on the tiller
with 1/2" u-bolt (#5) and 1/2" hex lock nuts (#3).
2. Draw lock nuts (#3) up snug. Do Not Tighten lock
nuts at this time.
3. Insert lower hitch pin (#1) in clevis (#2) as shown and
secure with linchpin (#4).
4. Repeat steps 1 thru 3 for clevis (#6).
5. Continue with “Center Positioning of Lower
Clevises” at the bottom of the page.
RTA Lower Clevis Assemblies
Refer to Figure 1-5:
1. Make certain clevis (#2) is positioned with hitch pin
holes at the top and chamfer edges below hitch pin
holes. Attach clevis (#2) to the front square tube on
the tiller with 1/2
" u-bolt (#5) and 1/2" lock nuts (#3).
2. Draw lock nuts (#3) up snug. Do Not Tighten lock
nuts at this time.
3. Insert lower hitch pin (#1) in clevis (#2) as shown and
secure with linchpin (#4).
4. Repeat steps 1 thru 3 above for clevis (#6).
5. Continue with “Center Positioning of Lower
Clevises” below.
Center Positioning of Lower Clevises
Refer to Figure 1-6:
Below are instructions for centering the tiller on the
tractor. If tiller is to be offset, refer to adjustment
instructions under “Hitch Offset” on page 26.
1. Position clevises (#1) 26 7/8
" apart from inside of
clevis plate to inside of clevis plate and centered off
the gearbox input shaft 13 7/16
" as shown.
2. Tighten u-bolt locknuts (#2) to the correct torque.
3. Continue with “Upper Hitch Plate Assembly” on
page 13.
RTR Lower Clevis Assemblies
Figure 1-4
RTA Lower Clevis Assemblies
Figure 1-5
Center Positioning of Lower Clevises
Figure 1-6
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Upper Hitch Plate Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-7:
1. Attach upper left-hand hitch plate (#2) to gearbox
mounting frame with 5/8
"-11 x 1 1/2" GR5 bolts (#4),
lock washers (#11), and hex nuts (#7). Do not
tighten hardware at this time.
2. Repeat step 1 above to attach upper right-hand hitch
plate (#3) to gearbox mounting frame.
3. Attach 1 1/4
" OD spacer (#1) between upper 3-point
hitch plates (#2 & #3) with 3/4
"-10 x 3 3/4" GR5
bolt (#5), lock washer (#12), and hex nut (#8).
4. Tighten all hex nuts (#7 & #8) to the correct torque.
5. Attach manual storage tube (#13) to hitch plate (#2)
with 1/4
"-20 x 1 1/4" GR5 bolts (#6), flat
washers (#10), and nylock hex nuts (#9) as shown.
Tighten nylock nuts to the correct torque.
6. Continue with “Driveline Shield Assembly” on
page 14.
Upper Hitch Plate Assembly
Figure 1-7
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Driveline Shield Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-8:
1. Attach straight side of clip (#2B) to the inside of left-
hand hitch plate (#6) with 1/4-20 x 3/4" GR5 bolt (#3)
and nylock nut (#4) as shown.
2. Tighten nylock nut (#4) to the correct torque.
3. Insert straight leg of clips (#2A) through slots “A” in
driveline shield (#1).
4. Attach clips (#2A) to the outside of hitch plate (#7)
with 1/4-20 x 3/4" GR5 bolts (#3) and nylock
nuts (#4) as shown.
5. Rotate driveline shield (#1) down until clip (#2B)
protrudes through rectangle hole “B.
6. Secure driveline shield (#1) shut by inserting hairpin
cotter (#5) through clip (#2B).
7. Continue with “Tractor Hook-Up” on page 14.
Driveline Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-9 on page 15:
A slip clutch is provided on the implement end of
driveline (#3) to protect against shock loads. The
driveline is coupled to the gearbox input shaft with a
conical-dog pin (#1).
8. Remove rubber sleeve (#12) from gearbox input
shaft.
9. Remove hairpin cotter (#11) and rotate driveline
shield (#4) open.
10. Remove existing nut (#6), flat washer (#7), and
conical dog pin (#1) from slip-clutch end of
driveline (#3).
11. Slide u-joint on slip-clutch end of driveline (#3) onto
gearbox input shaft. Make certain that the slip-clutch
is fully onto the shaft splines.
Driveline Shield Assembly
Figure 1-8
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12. Attach slip-clutch yoke to gearbox input shaft with
removed conical dog pin (#1), flat washer (#7), and
nut (#6). Tighten nut (#6) to 45-50 ft-lb torque.
13. Push/pull on driveline yoke to ensure it is securely
fastened to the gearbox input shaft.
Tractor Hook-Up
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
A crushing hazard exists while hooking-up and unhooking the
implement. Keep people and animals away while backing-up
to the implement or pulling away from the implement. Do not
operate hydraulic controls while a person or animal is directly
behind the power machine or near the implement.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
An unsupported parked tiller can tip over. Always use park
stand and/or support blocks to prevent it from tipping over
onto a person.
Always follow “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” provided in
this manual before dismounting the tractor.
Do not raise center of lower 3-point hitch pins more than
24" above ground with power take-off engaged. Do not
engage power take-off if hitch pins are higher than 24"
above ground. If tiller is raised too high, the driveline can
break causing flying projectiles.
IMPORTANT: The tractor’s lower 3-point arms must
be stabilized to prevent side-to-side movement.
Most tractors have sway blocks or adjustable chains
for this purpose.
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3-Point Hook-Up
Refer to Figure 1-9 on page 15:
1. Make sure you have read and follow all safety alerts,
Important Notes, and Notes listed under “Tractor
Hook-Up” on page 14 before continuing.
2. The tiller is equipped with a Cat. l hitch. Make sure
your tractor’s hitch is compatible with the tiller’s hitch.
3. Remove lower linchpins (#8) and hitch pins (#2).
4. Customer to supply upper hitch pin (#9) and hitch pin
keeper (#10). If installed, remove customer supplied
hitch pin and hitch pin keeper.
5. Slowly back tractor to tiller while using tractor’s
3-point control lever to align holes in lower 3-point lift
arms with holes in clevises (#5).
6. Put tractor gear selector in park or set park brake,
shut off tractor engine, and remove switch key before
dismounting tractor.
7. Attach lower 3-point lift arms to clevises (#5) with
hitch pins (#2). Secure hitch pins with linchpins (#8).
8. Attach tractor’s top center 3-point link to tiller hitch
plates with customer supplied hitch pin (#9) and hitch
pin keeper (#10).
IMPORTANT: To prevent damaging the park stand,
always store the stand in its transport position before
moving the tiller.
NOTE: Land Pride’s Quick Hitch can be attached to
the tractor to provide quick and easy 3-point hook-
up and detachment. See your nearest Land Pride
dealer to purchase a Quick-Hitch.
9. With gear selector in park or tractor park brake set,
start tractor and raise tiller off the ground several
inches. Shut tractor off and remove switch key.
10. Move park stand to transport position. Refer to “RTR
Park Stand Operation” on page 22 or “RTA Park
Stand Operation” on page 23 for detailed
instructions.
11. Adjust tractor’s top center link to level tiller from front
to back. A level placed on top back half of the right-
hand side plate can be used to check for levelness.
12. Adjust one of the two tractor’s lower 3-point lift arms
up or down to level tiller from left to right. A level
placed on the square tube can be used to check for
levelness.
13. Raise tiller fully up with 3-point lift arms. Measure
distance the tines are off the ground. If distance
exceeds 14
", adjust tractor’s 3-point lift height limiter
until tines will not lift higher than 14 inches off the
ground.
14. Continue with “Driveline Hook-Up” on page 16.
Tractor Hook-Up to Rotary Tiller
Figure 1-9
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Hitch Pin (#9) & Hitch Pin Keeper (#10) Are Supplied By the Customer.
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24" Maximum Lift
Above Ground
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hook-up, disconnect driveline and move drawbar
forward, to the side, or remove.
5. Push in on driveline yoke pin (#13) and push yoke
onto the tractor power take-off shaft. Release push
pin and continue to push driveline yoke forward until
push pin pops out and yoke collar locks in place.
6. Pull on driveline yoke at the tractor to make sure it is
secured to the tractor power take-off shaft.
7. Continue with “Check Driveline Interference” on
page 18.
Driveline Shortening
Figure 1-10
Check Driveline Collapsible Length
Refer to Figure 1-10:
1. With driveline attached only to the tiller, remove outer
driveline (tractor end) from inner driveline to separate
the two profiles.
2. Park tractor and tiller on a level surface.
3. Raise tiller until gearbox input shaft is level with
tractor power take-off shaft. Securely block tiller at
this height to keep unit from lowering.
4. Shut tractor down without removing support blocks.
Refer to “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page
10.
5. Attach outer driveline to the tractor’s power take-off
shaft. Refer to “Driveline Hook-Up” on this page,
steps 4-6.
6. Hold inner and outer drivelines parallel to each other.
If dimension “A” is greater than or equal to 1", then
skip to “Check Driveline Maximum Length” on
page 17. Otherwise continue with step 7.
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IMPORTANT: A driveline that is too long can bottom
out causing structural damage to the tractor and
implement. Always check driveline minimum length
during initial setup, when connecting to a different
tractor, and when alternating between using a quick
hitch and a standard 3-point hitch. More than one
driveline may be required to fit all applications.
Driveline Hook-Up
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Do not engage power take-off while hooking-up or
unhooking the driveline, or while someone is standing near
the driveline. A person’s body and/or clothing can become
entangled in the driveline.
All guards and shields must be installed and in good
working condition while operating the implement.
Do not use a power take-off adapter. The adapter will
increase strain on the tractor’s power take-off shaft causing
possible damage to shaft and driveline. It will also defeat
the purpose of the tractor’s power take-off shield.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Always follow “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” provided in
this manual before dismounting the tractor.
Select a safe ground speed when transporting. Never travel
at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering
and stopping, and never exceed 20 mph (32.2 km/h) with
attached equipment. Rough terrain requires a slower speed.
Check driveline when lowering tiller into the ground to
make sure it does not interfere with the tractor drawbar at
maximum depth. If needed, shut tractor off and move or
remove drawbar to prevent damage to the driveline.
Refer to Figure 1-9 on page 15:
The tiller driveline is coupled to the tractor shaft with
a push-pin coupler.
1. If driveline collapsible length has not been checked,
go to Check Driveline Collapsible Length” on this
page. Otherwise, continue with step 2 below.
2. Park tractor and tiller on a level surface.
3. Shut tractor down before dismounting. Refer to
“Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page 10.
4. If tractor drawbar interferes with the driveline during
IMPORTANT: The drivelines must be lubricated
before putting them into service. Refer to
“Lubrication Points” on page 31.
IMPORTANT: Drivelines with friction clutches must
go through a run-in” prior to initial use and after long
periods of inactivity. For detailed instructions, see
“Driveline Protection” on page 28.
IMPORTANT: An additional driveline may be
required if implement is attached to more than one
tractor or if a Quick Hitch is used.
IMPORTANT: The power take-off shaft and gearbox
input shaft must be aligned and level with each other
when checking driveline minimum length. A driveline
that is too long can damage tractor and implement.
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