Land Pride RTR15 Series User manual

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Rotary Tillers

RTR1550, RTR1558, RTR1566 & RTR1574

311-431M

Operator’s Manual

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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Further Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Dealer Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Torque Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Park Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Hitch & Rear Chain Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Front Deflector Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Tractor Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Check Driveline Collapsible Length . . . . . . . . . . 12

Shorten Driveline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Check Driveline Maximum Length . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Check Driveline Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Section 2: Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Operating Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

General Operating Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Section 3: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Tiller Hitch Sideshift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Drive Chain Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Rear Deflector Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Skid Shoe Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication . . . . . 20

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Driveline Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Clutches With 4 Adjusting Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Clutch Run-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Clutch Disassembly & Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Tine Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Shear Bolt Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Long-Term Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Driveline U-Joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Driveline Shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Chaincase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Bearing On Right End Of Rotor Shaft . . . . . . . . . 29

Section 5: Specifications & Capacities . . . . . 29

Section 6: Features & Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Section 7: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Section 8: Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Section 9: Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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The QR (Quick Reference) code on the

cover and to the left will take you to the

Parts Manual for this equipment.

Download the appropriate App on your

smart phone, open the App, point your

phone on the QR code and take a picture.

Dealer QR Locator

The QR code on the left will

link you to available dealers

for Land Pride products.

Refer to Parts Manual QR

Locator on this page for

detailed instructions.

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Important Safety Information

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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.



Safety at All Times

Thoroughly read and understand

the instructions given in this

manual before operation.

Do not allow anyone to operate

this implement who has not fully

read and comprehended this

manual and who has not been

properly trained in the safe

operation of the implement.

 The operator must not use drugs

or alcohol as they can change the

alertness or coordination of that

person while operating equipment.

The operator should, if taking over-

the-counter drugs, seek medical

advice on whether he/she can

safely operate the equipment.

 Thoroughly read and understand

the “Safety Label” section, read all

instructions noted on them.

 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.

OFF

Tractor Shutdown & Storage

Before leaving operator’s

seat:

 If engaged, disengage PTO.

 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.

 Wait for all components to come to

a complete stop before leaving the

operator’s seat.

 Detach and store attachment in an

area where children normally do

not play. Secure attachment using

blocks and supports.

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.

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.

Be Aware of

Signal Words

A Signal word designates a degree or

level of hazard seriousness. The

signal words are:

Indicates an imminently hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury. This

signal word is limited to the most

extreme situations, typically for

machine components that, for

functional purposes, cannot be

guarded.

DANGER

Indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury, and

includes hazards that are exposed

when guards are removed. It may also

be used to alert against unsafe

practices.

Indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, may

result in minor or moderate injury. It

may also be used to alert against

unsafe practices.

WARNING

CAUTION

Important Safety Information

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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.

 Do not use safety chain for towing.

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 ramps with load on end of

loader arms on the “uphill” side of

the skid steer.

 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 should be performed by

trained personnel using the

correct tools and equipment.

 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.

 When removing and installing

wheels, use wheel handling

equipment adequate for the

weight involved.

Important Safety Information

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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.

 Avoid the hazard by relieving

pressure before disconnecting

hydraulic lines or performing work

on the system.

 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 radio

headphones while operating

machinery.

Keep Riders Off

Machinery

 Never carry riders or use

machinery as a person lift.

 Riders obstruct operator’s view.

 Riders could be struck by foreign

objects or thrown from the

equipment.

 Never allow children to operate

machinery.

Use Seat Belt and ROPS

 Operate only power machines

equipped with a Roll-Over

Protective Structure (ROPS) and

seat belt.

 Keep folding ROPS in the “locked

up” position at all times.

 Fasten seat belt snugly and

securely to help protect against

serious injury or death from falling

and machine overturn.

 Wear protective equipment such

as a hard hat, safety shoes, safety

glasses, and ear plugs.

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,

self-propelled equipment, and

towed equipment can create a

hazard when driven on public

roads. They are difficult to see,

especially at night.

 Flashing warning lights and turn

signals are recommended

whenever driving on public roads.

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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

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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 15 Series Cluster Decal

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13042

818-552C

Rotating Driveline Hazard - Keep Away!

ROTATING DRIVELINE

KEEP AWAY!

ROTATING DRIVELINE

KEEP AWAY!

818-552C

Rotating Driveline Hazard Keep Away!

818-540C

Shield missing - Do Not operate.

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Introduction

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Introduction

The parts on your Rotary Tiller have been specially

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

Model No. ___________Serial No. _______________

For quick reference and prompt service, record model

and serial number in the spaces provided above 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 the matter with your dealership service

manager making sure that person is aware of any

problems you may have and has had the opportunity

to assist you.

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

[email protected]

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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 implement.

Application

The RTR15 Series Reverse-Till Rotary Tillers are

designed and built by Land Pride to till soil for seedbed

and planting preparation. They are adapted for 540rpm

PTO, three-point hitch Category 1 mounting and are

Quick Hitch adaptable. The RTR15 has a 17-50

horsepower requirement.

Reverse rotation tillers tend to achieve greater depth

penetration resulting in moving and pulverizing more soil.

Also, they bury more of the residue in the soil. These

Land Pride tillers have uses and applications in

landscaping, nurseries, gardens, and light commercial

use.

See “Specifications & Capacities” on page 29 and

“Features & Benefits” on page 29 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

Owner Assistance

The Online Warranty Registration should be completed

by the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is

necessary to provide you with quality customer service.

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.

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Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up

Dealer Preparations

CAUTION

To prevent serious injury:

To avoid bodily injury caused by accidental falling of tiller,

stabilize unit with park stand, support stands, and/or blocks.

This unit is shipped almost completely assembled.

Carefully follow instructions for final assembly.

Before attempting assembly check the following items.

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.

• Check for fasteners and pins that were shipped with

the tiller. All hardware coming from the factory has

been installed in the location where it will be used. If a

part or fastener is temporarily removed for assembly

reasons, remember where it goes. Keep parts

separated.

• Have a fork lift or loader along with chains and safety

stands that are sized for the job ready for the assembly

task.

• 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cat. I

RTR1550 & RTA1558 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-35 HP

RTR1566 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-40 HP

RTR1574 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-50 HP

WARNING

To prevent serious injury or death:

Light weight tractors with rear attached implements may need

weights added to the front to maintain steering control and

prevent serious injury or death. Consult your tractor

Operator’s Manual to determine proper weight requirements

and maximum weight limitations.

Torque Requirements

Check to see that all nuts are tightened. Refer to “Torque

Values Chart” on page 28 to determine correct torque

values for common bolts.

Park Stand

Refer to Figure 1-1:

CAUTION

To prevent serious injury:

To avoid bodily injury caused by accidental falling of tiller,

stabilize unit with park stand, support stands, and/or blocks.

1. Verify tiller is supported level while resting on the skid

shoes and park stand (#3).

2. If needed, support tiller with a hoist or other lifting

device and adjust park stand as follows:

a. Remove wire retaining pin (#19).

b. Adjust park stand (#3) to a height that will support

tiller level while resting on its skid shoes.

c. Secure park stand with wire retaining

pin (#14). Make sure wire retainer is hooked over

the end of the retaining pin.

3. Lower tiller onto the park stand.

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Hitch & Rear Chain Set-up

Refer to Figure 1-1:

1. Install upper hitch plates (#5 & #6) to outside of

gearbox mounting frame (#4) with 5/8"-11 x 1 1/4"

GR 5 bolts (#7), lock washers (#14), and nuts (#10).

Do not tighten hardware at this time.

2. Install 2" long spacer (#1) between top 3-Point hitch

plates (#5 & #6) with 3/4"-10 x 4" GR5 bolt (#8), lock

washer (#15), and hex nut (#11).

3. Securely tighten all bolts (#8 & #7) to the correct

torque.

4. Install manual tube (#17) to hitch plate (#6) with two

1/4"-20 x 1 GR5 hex head cap screws (#9), four SAE

flat washers (#13), and two hex nylock nuts (#12).

5. Tighten 1/4" cap screws (#9) to the correct torque.

6. Attach rear deflector chain (#3) to slot on backside of

the tiller. Refer to “Rear Deflector Adjustment” on

page 19 for detailed instructions.

Refer to Figure 1-2:

7. Verify clevis (#1) are 26 7/8" apart from inside of

clevis plate to inside of clevis plate as shown and

centered 13 7/16" from center of gearbox input shaft.

8. If clevis (#1) are not 26 7/8" apart and centered on

the gearbox input shaft, the following adjustments

should be made:

a. Loosen 1/2" hex nuts (#2) and reposition

clevises (#1) to the location shown in Figure 1-2.

b. Tighten hex nut (#2) to the correct torque.

9. If Rotary Tiller is to be side shifted, skip to “Tiller

Hitch Sideshift” on page 18.

RTA Tiller Hitch

Figure 1-2

HOLD "26-7/8

ADJUST

TO SUIT

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13 7/16"

Hold 26 7/8"

Hitch & Rear Chain Set-up

Figure 1-1

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Front Deflector Assembly

Refer to Figure 1-3:

1. Remove 3/8" x 1 1/2" bolts (#1), washers (#2), lock

washers (#6), hex nuts (#7), and front deflector

mounting bars (#3 & #5) from the tiller frame.

2. Insert 3/8" x 1 1/2" hex bolts (#1) through 3/8" flat

washers (#2), upper front deflector mount bar (#3),

front rubber deflector (#4), and mounting holes “A”.

3. Secure to tiller with lower front deflector mount bar

(#5), 3/8" lock washers (#6), and 3/8" hex nuts (#7).

4. Securely tighten all bolts. Refer to the “Torque

Values Chart” on page 29.

Front Deflector

Figure 1-3

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Figure 1-4

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4. Secure tractor’s top center link to tiller hitch plate

holes “B” using 3/4" diameter hitch pin (#6) and

hairpin cotter (#8). (Hitch pin (#6) and hairpin

cotter (#8) are supplied by customer).

5. Place a level (#3) on end plate as shown and adjust

tractor’s top center link to level tiller front to back.

6. Place level on the square tube and adjust one of the

two tractor’s lower 3-Point arms up or down to level

tiller from left to right.

7. Raise tiller up and remove park stand (#4A) from its

mounting tube. Turn park stand upside down as

shown with balloon (#4B) and reinsert stand several

inches through top of mounting tube. Secure park

stand using one of the upper three holes with existing

wire retaining pin (#7).

Maximum Allowable Raised Height

Figure 1-5

Refer to Figure 1-5:

8. Raise tiller fully up with 3-Point lift. Measure distance

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.

IMPORTANT: To keep the park stand from being

damaged, always store stand in the transport

position before moving tractor with tiller attached.

GROUND LEVEL

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DANGER

To prevent serious injury or death:

A Crushing Hazard exists while hooking-up and unhooking

implement. Do not allow anyone to stand between tractor and

implement while backing-up to implement or pulling away

from implement. Do not operate hydraulic 3-point lift controls

while someone is directly behind tractor or near implement.

WARNING

To prevent serious injury or death:

Lifting unit more than 14" above ground with PTO engaged or

engaging PTO with unit higher than 14" above ground can

break the driveline and could cause flying projectiles.

CAUTION

To prevent serious injury:

To avoid bodily injury caused by accidental falling of tiller,

stabilize unit with park stand, support stands, and/or blocks.

Refer to Figure 1-4:

1. Slowly back tractor up to Rotary Tiller while using

tractor’s 3-Point hydraulic control to align lower

3-Point arm holes with hitch clevis holes “A”.

2. Engage tractor park brake, shut tractor engine off,

and remove key before dismounting from tractor.

3. Attach lower arms to hitch clevises holes “A” with hitch

pins (#2) and secure with hairpin cotters (#5)

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.

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Driveline Installation

Refer to Figure 1-6, Figure 1-7 and Figure 1-8:

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

start-up torque on the driveline. Drivelines with friction

clutches must go through a “run-in” operation prior

to initial use and after long periods of inactivity. See

“Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication” on page 20 for

a detailed description of maintaining the driveline.

DANGER

To prevent serious injury or death:

• Do not engage power take-off while hooking-up and

unhooking driveline or while someone is standing near the

driveline. A person’s body and/or clothing can become

entangled in the driveline resulting in serious injury or

death.

• All guards and shields must be installed and in good

working condition while operating implement to avoid

injury or death.

WARNING

To prevent serious injury or death:

• Do not use a power take-off adapter. A power take-off

adapter will increase strain on the tractor’s power take-off

shaft resulting in possible damage to shaft and driveline. It

will also defeat the purpose of the tractor’s power take-off

shield and could cause bodily injury or death.

• Always disengage power take-off, place tractor in park or

set park brake, shut tractor engine off, remove ignition key,

and wait for all moving parts to stop before dismounting

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 with attached

implement. Some rough terrains require a slower transport

speed.

IMPORTANT: Drivelines must be lubricated before

putting them into service. For detailed instructions,

refer to “Lubrication Points” on page 29.

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 20.

IMPORTANT: An additional driveline may be

required if the implement is hooked to different

tractors or when implementing a Quick Hitch.

Driveline With Push Pin Couplers

Figure 1-6

Driveline With Pull Collar Coupler & Push Pin Coupler

Figure 1-7

Driveline With Push Pin Coupler & Pull Collar Coupler

Figure 1-8

Implement End

Tractor End

Push Pin Coupling

With

Shear Bolt Protection

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Implement End

Tractor End

Pull Collar Coupling

Push Pin Coupling

With

Shear Bolt Protection

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Implement End

Tractor End

Push Pin Coupling

Pull Collar Coupling

With

Slip Clutch Protection

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Refer to Figure 1-4 on page 10:

Park tractor and tiller on a level surface. Raise tiller to

align gearbox input shaft level with tractor PTO shaft.

Securely block tiller at this height to keep unit from

lowering while attaching the driveline.

Place gear selector in park, shut tractor engine off,

set park brake, and remove switch key.

3. Remove gearbox shaft protector (#9) from end of

gearbox shaft and slide slip clutch end of driveline

(#1) over gearbox input shaft. Secure to gearbox with

driveline yoke locking device.

4. Slide other end of driveline (#1) over tractor PTO

shaft. Secure driveline with yoke locking device.

5. Move driveline yokes back and forth to ensure both

ends are secured to the shafts. Reattach any yoke

that is loose.

Check Driveline Collapsible Length

Refer to Figure 1-9:

1. Make sure driveline is installed properly before

checking driveline collapsed length (Refer to

“Driveline Installation” on page 11).

2. With driveline level, measure (“B” dimension) back

from universal joint shield to end of outer driveline

shield as shown in Figure 1-9.

a. If measurement is less than 1", shorten driveline.

b. If measurement is 1" or more, skip to “Check

Driveline Maximum Length” on page 13.

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.

NOTE: If driveline is too long to fit between tractor

and tiller, skip to “Shorten Driveline” on this page.

IMPORTANT: A driveline that is too long can bottom

out causing structural damage to tractor and

implement. Always check driveline collapsed 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.

Shortening the driveline

Figure 1-9

Shorten Driveline

Refer to Figure 1-9:

Be sure to first check driveline collapsed length as

instructed above. If required, shorten driveline as follows:

1. Unhook driveline from tractor PTO shaft and pull

outer and inner drivelines apart.

2. Reattach outer driveline to tractor PTO shaft. Pull on

inner and outer drivelines to be sure universal joints

are properly secured.

3. Hold inner and outer drivelines parallel to each other:

a. Measure 1" (“B” dimension) back from outer

driveline universal joint shield and make a mark at

this location on the inner driveline shield.

b. Measure 1" (“B” dimension) back from the inner

driveline universal joint shield and make a mark at

this location on the outer driveline shield.

4. Remove driveline from tractor and gearbox.

5. Measure from end of inner shield to scribed mark

(“X” dimension). Cut off inner shield at the mark. Cut

same amount off the inner shaft (“X1” dimension).

6. Measure from end of outer shield to scribed mark

(“Y” dimension). Cut off outer shield at the mark. Cut

same amount off the outer shaft (“Y1” dimension).

7. Remove all burrs and cuttings.

8. Apply multi-purpose grease to the inside of the outer

shaft and reassemble driveline.

9. Attach driveline to tiller gearbox input shaft and

tractor PTO shaft. Refer to “Driveline Installation”

on page 11 for detailed instructions.

10. Continue with “Check Driveline Maximum Length”

on page 13.

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Check Driveline Maximum Length

Refer to Figure 1-10:

Make sure driveline collapsible length is acceptable. If

needed, refer to “Check Driveline Collapsible Length”

on page 12.

The driveline maximum allowable length must, when fully

extended, have a minimum overlap of the profile tubes by

not less than 1/3 the free length with both inner and outer

profile tubes being of equal length.

1. If not already completed, apply multi-purpose grease

to inside of outer profile and reassemble driveline.

2. Assemble the two driveline profiles together with just

1/3 overlapping of the profile tubes as shown below.

Once assembled, measure and record the maximum

allowable length for future reference.

Record Maximum Allowable Length here: ________

Driveline Maximum Length

Figure 1-10

3. Reattach driveline to tractor and gearbox shaft

following “Driveline Installation” steps 1 to 5 on

page 12.

4. Continue with “Check Driveline Interference”.

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Check Driveline Interference

1. Start tractor and raise Rotary Tiller just enough to

remove support blocks from under tiller.

2. Slowly engage tractor hydraulic 3-Point control lever

to lower tiller while checking for sufficient drawbar

clearance. Move drawbar ahead, aside, or remove if

required.

Refer to Figure 1-11:

WARNING

To prevent serious injury or death:

• Lifting unit more than 14" above ground with PTO engaged

or engaging PTO with unit higher than 14" above ground

can break the driveline and could cause flying projectiles.

• A rotating driveline must not exceed an angle of 25 degrees

up or down, and never engage a driveline while at an angle

exceeding 25 degrees up or down. The driveline can break

and send projectiles causing serious bodily injury or death.

3. With PTO off, raise implement fully up, and make the

following checks below. If driveline exceeds any of

the limits listed, set tractor 3-Point lift limiter at a

height that will keep the driveline within its lift limits to

avoid premature driveline breakdown.

• Tines do not exceed more than 14" off the ground.

• Driveline does not exceed 25

up.

• Driveline does not exceed maximum allowable

length recorded in step 2 under “Check Driveline

Maximum Length”.

Maximum PTO Driveline Movement During Operation

Figure 1-11

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Operating Checklist

Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent

upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper

training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and

maintenance of the Rotary Tiller. Therefore, it is

absolutely essential that no one operates the Rotary

Tiller without first having read, fully understood, and

become totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make

sure the operator has paid particular attention to:

• Important Safety Information, page 1

• Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up, page 7

• Section 2: Operating, page 14

• Section 3: Adjustments, page 18

• Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication, page 20

Inspections

Make the following inspections with tiller attached to a

tractor, PTO disengaged, and completely stopped.

Operating Checklist

 Check Page

Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is

in good working condition.

Tra c to r

Manual

Check all guards and shields to make certain they are in good

working condition, in place, and secured.

Carefully raise and lower implement to ensure drawbar, tires,

and other tractor parts do not contact tiller frame or driveline.

Check driveline to be sure it is securely connected

at both ends. Refer to “Driveline Installation”.

Page 11

Check drive chain tension.

Refer to “Drive Chain Tension”.

Page 19

Check tiller depth setting.

Refer to “Skid Shoe Adjustment”.

Page 19

Check driveline slip clutch to make sure disks will

slip. Refer to “Driveline Protection”

Page 20

Check for worn, bent, broken, loose, and/or missing

tines. Replace tines as needed.

Refer to “Tine Replacement”

Page 22

Grease driveline shaft and all other grease fittings

Refer to “Important Safety Information”.

Page 1

Check oil level in gearbox. Make sure all plugs

have been replaced when completed.

Refer to “Gearbox Lubrication”.

Page 29

Check oil level in chaincase. Make sure all plugs

have been replaced when completed.

Refer to “Chaincase Lubrication”.

Page 29

Check tiller initially and periodically for loose bolts

and pins. Refer to “Torque Values Chart”.

Page 28

Safety Information

DANGER

To prevent serious injury or death:

• Allow only persons to operate this implement who have

fully read and comprehended this manual, who have been

properly trained in the safe operation of this implement, and

who are age 16 or older. Serious injury or death can result

from the inability to read, understand, and follow

instructions provided in this manual.

• Always disengage PTO immediately after lifting tiller

above ground level. Never operate tiller in the raised

position. The tiller can discharge objects at high speeds

resulting in injury or death.

• Clear area of debris before tilling. Mark any potential

hazards that cannot be removed such as tree stumps, post,

rocks, holes, and drop-offs with a visible flag.

• Do not engage power take-off while hooking-up and

unhooking driveline or while someone is standing near the

driveline. A person’s body and/or clothing can become

entangled in the driveline resulting in serious injury or

death.

• Do not operate a broken or bent driveline. Such a driveline

can break apart while rotating at high speeds causing

serious injury or death. Always remove implement from

service until the damaged driveline can be repaired or

replaced.

• Do not till across steep inclines exceeding 15 degrees. The

action of the tines being forced down into the ground can

cause the tractor to roll-over resulting in serious injury or

death. Consult your tractor’s manual for acceptable

inclines the tractor is capable of traveling across.

• Keep away from rotating hex drive shaft located between

gearbox and chaincase. A person can become entangled in

the shaft causing serious bodily injury or death.

• Keep front rubber dirt deflector on the RTR tiller in place

while operating the unit. Objects can be thrown forward

toward the operator causing serious bodily injury or death.

• Keep yourself and all others away from rotating tines and

drive train. Always disengage PTO and lockout power

source before making adjustments or servicing the tiller. A

person’s body, hair, or clothing can become entangled in

rotating components causing serious bodily injury or death.

• Make all 3-point hydraulic adjustments from the tractor

seat. Never make hydraulic adjustments while standing

alongside the tractor or behind the tractor.

• Never make contact with underground utilities such as

electrical power lines, gas lines, phone lines, etc. They can

cause serious injury or death from electrocution, explosion,

or fire. If in doubt, call your local utility companies before

digging so that they can mark the location of underground

services in the area. For contact information, see Dig Safe

in the “Important Safety Information” starting on page 1.

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• Tractor power take-off shaft shield, driveline shields, and

gearbox shaft shields must be installed and in good working

condition to avoid injury or death from driveline

entanglement and projectiles flying off of the driveline.

• Tine impact on objects can throw projectiles resulting in

bodily injury or death. Do not point discharge toward

people, animals, or buildings and keep people and animals

away from tiller during operation.

• Never carry riders. Riders can be struck by foreign objects,

pinched by moving components, thrown by sudden shifts in

movement, entangled in rotating components, can obstruct

operator’s vision, or fall from equipment. Any of these can

cause serious injury or death.

WARNING

To prevent serious injury or death:

• Always disengage power take-off, place tractor in park or

set park brake, shut tractor engine off, remove ignition key,

and wait for all moving parts to stop before dismounting

tractor.

• Some tractors are equipped with multi power take-off

speeds. Be certain your tractor’s power take-off is set at the

implement’s rated power take-off speed or equipment

breakage may result. See Specifications and Capacities for

rated power take-off speed.

• Do not use a power take-off adapter. A power take-off

adapter will increase strain on the tractor’s power take-off

shaft resulting in possible damage to shaft and driveline. It

will also defeat the purpose of the tractor’s power take-off

shield and could cause bodily injury or death.

• Do not use implement as a work platform. It is not properly

designed or guarded for this use and can result in a serious

injury or death.

• Make certain all driveline yokes are securely fastened at

both ends. A loose yoke can work free allowing the driveline

to rotate uncontrollably causing implement damage and

bodily injury or death to anyone nearby.

• Perform schedule maintenance. Check for loose hardware,

missing parts, broken parts, structural cracks, and high

wear. Make repairs before putting the implement back into

service. Serious breakdowns can result in injury or death.

• Use Rotary Tiller for its intended purpose only. Do not use

tiller to lift or carry objects; to pull fence posts, stumps, or

other objects; or to tow other equipment. Doing so can

damage the tiller, cause serious bodily injury, or death.

IMPORTANT: Make sure all safety labels are in their

proper location and in good condition before

operation. Follow all directions on the safety labels.

IMPORTANT: Do not alter tiller in a way which will

adversely affect its performance or reliability or use

the tiller for a purpose for which it was not designed.

IMPORTANT: To keep the park stand from being

damaged, always store stand in the transport

position before moving tractor with tiller attached.

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Transporting

WARNING

To prevent serious injury or death:

When traveling on public roads, use accessory lights, SMV

sign, clean reflectors, and other adequate devices to warn

operators in other vehicles of your presence. If implement

blocks visibility of SMV sign, relocate SMV sign so it is visible

from the back at all times. Always comply with all federal,

state, and local laws.

1. When raising the tiller to the transport position, be

sure that the driveline does not contact tractor or

tiller. Adjust the tractor’s 3-Point hitch lift height so

that the tiller tines are not lifted more than 14 inches

off the ground to prevent damage to the driveline.

2. Remove wire retaining pin from park stand and park

stand from support tube. Reinsert park stand several

inches upsidedown into support tube and secure with

wire retaining pin using one of the three holes in the

park stand. Make certain wire retainer is caught over

end of pin.

3. Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when turning,

and leave enough clearance so the tiller does not

contact obstacles such as buildings, trees, or fences.

4. Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting

from one area to another. When traveling on

roadways, transport in such a way that faster moving

vehicles may pass you safely.

5. When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, shift tractor

to a lower gear.

IMPORTANT: Always disengage PTO before raising

tiller to transport position.

Parking

The following steps should be done when preparing to store

the tiller or unhitch it from the tractor.

Refer to Figure 2-1:

1. Reposition left-hand skid shoe (#1) by:

a. Loosening bolt (#4) and removing bolt (#2).

b. Pivot skid shoe down and replace bolt (#2) with

lock washer (#3) in the second hole from the top

as shown.

c. Tighten 1/2"-13 GR5 bolts (#2 & #4) to the correct

torque.

d. Repeat step (#1) for the right-hand skid shoe.

2. See Figure 1-1 on page 8. Remove park stand from

the holder, turn it up right, and replace it through the

bottom of the holder.

3. Set park stand to desired height to maintain tiller

height for re-hook-up and install pin to lock in place.

4. Park tiller on a level, solid area.

5. Shut tractor engine off and engage parking brake.

6. Unhitch from tractor.

WARNING

To prevent serious injury or death:

A parked tiller that is unstable can tip over causing serious

bodily injury or death. Place support blocks under the tiller as

needed to prevent it from tipping over onto a child or adult.

7. Check tiller for stability by physically applying

pressure at the hitch plates to see if it will tip forward

or backwards. If the tiller moves in either direction,

then block under the tiller as needed to prevent that

movement.

8. See “Long-Term Storage” on page 23 for additional

information on long term storage of your tiller.

Reposition Skid Shoes to Park Rotary Tiller

Figure 2-1

IMPORTANT: It is important to adjust skid shoes

down as shown in Figure 2-1 to stabilize the tiller

when parked. Follow “Skid Shoe Adjustment”

steps on page 19 when repositioning the skid shoes.

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