Lowepro RTA2064 User's Manual
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1. Important Safety Information Table of Contents These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual Prepare for Emergencies A Be prepared if a fire starts A Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy A Keep emergency numbers for doctor ambulance hospital and fire department near phone T Wear Protective Equipment A Protective clothing and equipment should be worn A Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job Avoid loose fitting clothing A Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hearing impairment or hearing loss Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs A Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating machinery A Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard A Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury A Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines A Use a piece of paper or cardboard NOT BODY PARTS to check for suspected leaks A Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems A If an accident occurs see a doctor immediately Any fluid injected into the skin must be treated within a few hours or gangrene may result WT 7 03 07 RTA2064 RTA2072 RTR2064 amp RTR2072 Rotary Tillers 3112. 7 03 07 8 RTA2064 RTA2072 RTR2064 amp RTR2072 Rotary Tillers 311 328M Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Set Up Tractor Hook Up Refer to Figure 1 2 1 When using tractors with multi speed PTO be certain PTO is set for 540 RPM 2 Back tractor up to tiller until lower 3 Point links are aligned with hitch clevises on tiller 3 Secure the tractor s 3 Point lower links to the lower hitch clevises using 7 8 diameter hitch pins 4 Secure the tractor s top link to the tiller top hitch using a 3 4 diameter hitch pin supplied by customer Adjust tractor top link in order to level the tiller 5 Adjust the tractor s 3 Point hitch lift height so that the tiller tines are not lifted more than 14 off the ground to prevent damage to the driveline u joints Tractor Hook Up Figure 1 2 Driveline Installation Refer to Figure 1 3 Figure 1 4 amp Figure 1 5 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 and Lubrication on page 14 for a detailed description of maintaining the
3. rear deflector to the desired height and install cotter pins in one of the top six holes on the spring rods above the cushion springs Figure 3 3 Rear Deflector Figure 3 3 The rear deflector can be raised and secured for replacement of spring tines by removing the cotter pins and raising the deflector enough to reinstall the cotter pins in hole no 7 on the spring rods below the cushion springs An optional spring kit part no 311 162A is offered to allow you to apply pressure down on the rear deflector for leveling Adjust locking collars up to compress springs to desired pressure NOTE Too much pressure will cause premature wear on the rear deflector 7 03 07 RTA2064 RTA2072 RTR2064 amp RTR2072 Rotary Tillers 311 328M 13 Table of Contents Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Maintenance A CAUTION For safety reasons each maintenance operation must be performed with the tractor s PTO disengaged the Tiller lowered completely to the ground or on safely supported blocking tractor engine shut off and ignition key removed Proper servicing and adjustment can increase the life of any implement With careful and systematic inspection you can avoid costly maintenance time and repair After using your tiller for several hours check all bolts to be sure they are tight Replace any worn damaged or illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels form your Land Pride Dealer Rotation Tine Replac
4. 540 rpm Lower the Tiller to the ground and simultaneously commence forward travel of approximately 2 mph Do not make turns or attempt to back up while tiller is in the ground See important note below IMPORTANT Turning or backing up with rotary tines in the ground will damage the tiller Travel about 50ft and then stop to check your results When stopping remember to lift the tiller out of the ground stop the tractor reduce engine speed disengage the PTO set the park brake shut off the tractor and remove the keys If you are tilling too shallow or too deep adjust the skid shoes accordingly If the soil texture is too coarse lower the leveling door and reduce your ground speed If the soil texture is too fine you will need to raise your leveling door and increase your ground speed For any other problem conditions that may arise you will want to refer to the Troubleshooting section of this Operator s Manual When you are done tilling for the day make sure you use proper tractor shut down procedures before you get off of the tractor If you are detaching your tiller make sure you park it on a dry and level surface leaving it clean and ready for the next use When you put your tiller up for the season make sure you refer to the Storage Directions in this Operator s Manual With alittle practice and a few adjustments you will soon be achieving the results you want with your Land Pride Rotary Tiller See Features and Be
5. driveline Ay CAUTION Tractor PTO shield and all tiller guards must be in place at all times during operation 1 Slide driveline end with friction clutch or shear bolt device over splined shaft of the gearbox and secure with locking device of driveline 2 Slide driveline over the tractor s splined PTO shaft and secure with locking device of driveline Skip to step 4 if driveline fits between tractor and implement Table of Contents Implement End Tractor End Pull Collar Coupling With Slip Clutch Protection Push Pin Coupling Figure 1 3 Implement End Ae Tractor End Pull Collar Coupling With Slip Clutch Protection Pull Collar Coupling Figure 1 4 Implement End Tractor End S Push Pin Coupling With Shear Bolt Protection a Push Pin Coupling Figure 1 5 7 03 07 RTA2064 RTA2072 RTR2064 amp RTR2072 Rotary Tillers 311 328M 9 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Set Up Refer to Figure 1 6 3 The driveline will require shortening if itis too long to fit between the tractor and tiller gearbox Shorten 7 driveline as follows m a Settractor in park shut tractor engine off set park NE INNER DRIVELINE brake and remove switch key D al b Pull driveline apart into two sections as shown in Figure 1 6 Attach the outer driveline universal joint to the tractor shaft and inner driveline INNER SHAFT INNER SHIELD UNIVERSAL universal joint to the
6. flange and pull collar 7 amp 1 2nd Friction disc 6 Intermediary flange 8 3rd Friction disc 6 Hub disc 9 Ath Friction disc 6 j Bearing 10 4 Inspect all components and replace to their original position Make certain stop flange 3 is replaced Clutch Assembly with its flanges down as shown Figure 4 4 5 Fully tighten all 8 Alan head socket bolts 2 zana ovD A090 FO OW 16 RTA2064 RTA2072 RTR2064 amp RTR2072 Rotary Tillers 311 328M 7 03 07 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Storage At the end of the working season or when the tiller will not be used for a long period it is good practice to clean off any dirt or grease that may have accumulated on any of the moving parts Check the tines for wear and replace if necessary See Tine Replacement earlier in this section Inspect the tiller for loose damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace if needed Lubricate as noted in Lubrication starting on page 18 Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust Drain gearbox and chaincase oil Drain oil in gearbox by removing the bottom drain plug or right hand cap Drain oil in chaincase by removing the bottom plug and tipping tiller backwards Be sure to refill gearbox and chaincase at this time Store tiller in a clean dry place 7 03 07 RTA2064 RTA2072 RTR2064 amp RTR2072 Rotary Tillers 311 328M 17 Table of Co
7. price 23 40 HP 3 Years on housing gears shafts amp seals Shows our confidence in the product Working Widths Formed Deck Integral Hitch 64 amp 72 Meets a wide range of customer needs Handles material more efficiently sheds water Upper hitch gearbox and gearbox mount brought together to form a stronger overall hitch frame Clevis Style Lower Hitch Cat 1 Hitch fits Land Pride Quick Hitch Allows easier hook up of lower 3 point arms Allows for quick and easy one person hook up Offset is not comparable with Quick Hitch RTR Reverse rotation model or RTA forward rotation model Reverse tilling action Land Pride has the market on reverse rotation This brings in a quality tiller at a more affordable price for landscapers We offer forward rotation for contractors who want it Reverse action sucks tiller into ground does not walk on top of hard ground like forward rotation tillers can Sideshift capability Parking Stand Sideshifts by loosening 6 U bolts and sliding hitch points and gearbox over Allows covering right tire track Allows for easy hook up and storage Six tines standard on RTR20 Four tines standard on RTA20 with six being optional C Tines Six tines cut through the ground smoother C Tines take less horsepower to move through the ground 17 Rotor swing diameter For deep tilling action Double lip seal on rotor bearing 80 Drive chain
8. then the clutch must be disassembled to separate the friction disks NOTE Before proceeding secure clutch firmly ina vise or other clamping device to prevent injury Disassembly Step 1 Remove snap ring lt 4 Step 2 Remove backup ring lock collar compression spring bottom backup ring and balls lt q Step 3 Tighten the four hex nuts uniformly until the clutch pack and hub are loose lt d Step 4 Bend all four retaining lugs out on the edge of the clutch housing lt q Step 5 Remove the thrust plate with the Belleville J7 Springs and lug rings to access friction disks and hub for inspection or service lt Step 6 Inspect friction disks and hub 14232 4 Assembly lt Step 1 Place the hub and friction disks into the housing Step 2 l Compress the Belleville Springs to the pressure plate by tightening the four hex nuts and then placing the assembly into the clutch housing lt q Step 3 Bend the retaining lugs inward over the Belleville Spring edges to secure the spring before backing the four hex nuts off Step 4 With the lugs bent in loosen the four hex nuts completely to the end of the threaded studs DS Step 5 Insert greased balls CDY Step 7 7 03
9. tiller gearbox shaft Pull on Te each driveline section to be sure the universal joints are secured to the shafts ZA Shia OUTER DRIVELINE AN e N van c Hold the driveline sections parallel to each other JJ le i to determine if they are too long The inner and TRACTOR ED T aeae outer shields on each section should end OUTER SHIELD ee approximately 1 short of reaching the universal joint shield on the adjacent section see B Cutting the Driveline Shafts dimension If they are too long measure 1 B Figure 1 6 dimension back from the universal joint shield and make a mark at this location on the inner and outer driveline shields d Cut off the inner shield at the mark X dimension Cut the same amount off the inner shaft X1 dimension Repeat cut off procedure Y amp Y1 dimensions to the outer driveline half e Remove all burrs and cuttings f Apply multi purpose grease to the inside of the outer shaft and reassemble the driveline g Attach inner driveline yoke end to the tiller divider gearbox input shaft h Attach outer driveline yoke end to the tractor s shaft 4 Move the driveline back and forth to insure that both ends are secured to the tractor and tiller shafts Reattach any end that is loose IMPORTANT Two small chains are supplied with the driveline These chains must be attached to the driveline shields and to the rotary tiller and tractor to res
10. 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 or printed from the Land Pride Service amp Support Center by your dealer Terminology Right or Left as used in this manual is determined by facing forward in the direction the machine will operate while in use unless otherwise stated Definitions NOTE A special point of information that the operator must be aware of before continuing IMPORTANT A special point of information related to its preceding topic Land Pride s intention is that this information should be read and noted before continuing Owner Assistance The Warranty Registration card should be filled out by the dealer at the time of purchase This information is necessary to provide you with quality customer service If customer service or repair parts are required contact a Land Pride dealer A dealer has trained personnel repair parts and equipment needed to service the Rotary Tiller The parts on your Rotary Tiller have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride parts Therefore should your Rotary Tiller require replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer Serial Number Plate For prompt service always use the serial number and model number when ordering
11. 07 RTA2064 RTA2072 RTR2064 amp RTR2072 Rotary Tillers 311 328M 15 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Clutches With 8 Hex Socket Bolts Clutch Run In Refer to Figure 4 3 1 Loosen counterclockwise all 8 hex head socket bolts uniformly 6 full turns 2 Cycle clutch on and off 5 or 6 times 15 seconds on and 15 seconds off with the engine operating at half throttle Disengage driveline shut off tractor and IMPORTANT NOTICE key Wait for all componen for Check position of lip on stop i y ait in components to stop before flange UP or DOWN ISmounungIrom tractor Replace stop flange with lip in 3 Tighten hex head socket bolts fully back Clutch is its original position ready for use 4 The clutch should be checked during the first hour of cutting and periodically each week Hex Head Socket Bolts Clutch Run In With 8 Hex Head Socket Bolts Figure 4 3 Clutch Disassembly amp Assembly Refer to Figure 4 4 If clutch run in procedure above indicated that one or more friction disks did not slip then the clutch must be disassembled into separate friction disks 1 Rotate 8 Alan head socket bolts 2 all the way out to free stop flange 3 2 Record position of the lips up or down on stop flange 3 and then rotate flange and remove it 3 Remove the following inner components Spring kit 4 Pressure flange 5 1st Friction Disc 6 Hub with
12. 328M 3 Table of Contents Important Safety Information Safety Labels L Your tiller comes equipped with all safety labels in place They were designed to help you safely operate your tiller Read and follow these directions Keep all safety labels clean and legible Replace all damaged or missing labels To order new labels go to your Land Pride dealer Some new equipment installed during repair require safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by Land Pride When ordering new components make sure the correct safety labels are included in the request To or der new labels go to your Land Pride dealer Refer to this section for proper label placement To install new labels a Clean the area the label is to be placed b Peel backing from label Press firmly on surface being careful not to cause air bubbles under label A CAUTION Qperate only wit To avoid Injury or Machine Damage 0 rom PIO 818 1306 Rev B 818 130C Caution 540 RPM ROTATING TINES HAZAR To prevent serious injury or death from rotating tines DO NOT go under frame when tines are turning or engine is running Keep others away Disconnect amp lockout power source BEFORE adjusting or servicing Keep hands feet hair and clothing away from moving parts 818 1710 Rov C 818 171C Rotating Tines Hazard A DA
13. NGER THROWN OBJECT HAZARD KEEP FRONT DEFLECTOR IN PLACE To Prevent Serious Injury or Death Keep front deflector in place while operating Do Not point outlet toward people animals or buildings Stay away from outlet during operation Keep others away 818 2840 Rev A 818 284C Danger Thrown Object Hazard 4 RTA2064 RTA2072 RTR2064 amp RTR2072 Rotary Tillers 311 328M 7 03 07 Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818 142C General Rotating Driveline 818 858C General Safety Instructions GUARD MISSING 818 540C OE Shield missing Do Not operate ROTATING DRIVELINE CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH KEEP AWAY DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT All driveline guards tractor and equipment shields in place 81 8 552C Drivelines securely attached at both ends Driveline guards that turn freely on Rotating Driveline Hazard Keep Driveline 818 5520 Away 7 03 07 RTA2064 RTA2072 RTR2064 amp RTR2072 Rotary Tillers 311 328M 5 Table of Contents Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners This implement 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 the machine Application The RTA20 amp RTR20 Series Rotary Tillers a
14. Table of Contents Rotary Tillers RTA2064 RTA2072 RTR2064 amp RTR2072 311 328M Operator s Manual Read the Operator s manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your life and the lives of others depend on it Copyright 2007 Printed 7 03 07 Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit Table of Contents Important Safety Information 1 Safety at All Times 0 00 c cece eee 1 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol 1 Safety Labels 0 0 200 c eee eee 4 Introduction anise ware te wera ee ae eee 6 Application sussex Seiki heh Ph is os ae 6 Using This Manual 0000p 6 Owner Assistance 0000 cee eee ee 6 Section 1 Assembly and Set Up 7 Tractor Requirements 0 7 3 Point Hitch amp Shaft Cover Assembly 7 Driveline Guard Assembly 7 Parking Stand Assembly 2 45 7 Tractor Hook Up 0000 eee eee 9 Driveline Installation 200 9 Section 2 Operating 11 Transporting 0 cee eee 11 FAKING Asnnrarpoe arora adwnravannannn wed 11 General Notes for Field Operations 11 Operating Check List 00000ae 11 Operating Instructions 00000ee 12 Section 3 Adjustments 13 Dr
15. age may result This tiller is designed to be used with a tractor using a 540 RPM rear PTO 3 Point Hitch amp Shaft Cover Assem bly Refer to Figure 1 1 1 Install right hand and left hand top hitch halves 8 and 4 to the inside of the hitch mounting bars bolted on the frame with 5 8 bolts 11 nuts 14 and lock washers 18 Do not tighten bolts at this time 2 Insert the top hitch spacer tube 1 between the left hand and right hand hitch as shown and secure with the 3 4 bolt 12 nut 15 and lock washer 19 3 Tighten all bolts to recommended torques See Torque Values Chart on page 23 Driveline Guard Assembly 1 Assemble clamp 5 to the plate 8 with one of the wing bolts 9 2 Assemble the driveline guard 6 to the top hitch with the four other wing bolts 9 3 Install cover 7 to tiller with wing bolts 9 4 Fasten plate 8 to the driveline guard 6 with the 5 16 bolt 10 flat washer 17 lockwasher 16 and nut 13 The clamp 5 should catch the lip of cover 7 Parking Stand Assembly Refer to Figure 1 1 Install the parking stand 2 through the stand bracket and adjust stand to desired height and pin with 5 16 wire lock pin 20 7 03 07 RTA2064 RTA2072 RTR2064 amp RTR2072 Rotary Tillers 311 328M 7 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1 Assembly and Set Up Hitch Stand amp Shaft Cover Assembly Figure 1 1
16. arking The following steps should be taken when preparing to store the tiller or unhitch it from the tractor Also see Storage in the Maintenance and Lubrication section starting on page 17 for additional information on long term storage of your tiller 1 Park the tiller on a level solid area 2 Shut off tractor engine and engage parking brake 3 Set parking stand to desired height for re hook up and install pin to lock in place 4 Unhitch from tractor 5 See Storagein the Maintenance and Lubrication section on page 17 if tiller is not going to be used for a long period General Notes for Field Operations Before beginning to till the following inspection should be performed 1 Check oil level in gearbox and chaincase Refer to Lubrication in the Maintenance and Lubrication section starting on page 14 2 Check that all plugs have been replaced properly in the gearbox and chaincase 3 Check drive chain tension Refer to Drive Chain in the Adjustment section on page 13 4 Be sure all tiller tines bolts and nuts are tight 5 Be certain all guards and shields are in place and secure 6 Grease driveline shaft and all other grease fittings 7 Clear the area to be tilled of rocks branches and other foreign objects 8 Tall grass and weeds may need to be mowed before tilling 9 Operate with 540 rom PTO tractor 10 At first begin tilling at a slow forward speed and shift up as gro
17. ctly installed Rear deflector too low Tractor speed too fast Soil too wet Replace tines Install tines correctly Raise rear deflector Decrease tractor speed Wait until soil dries Tiller bumping on ground Obstacles entangled in tines and or rotor Tines not installed correctly Clear rotor and or tines Install tines correctly 22 RTA2064 RTA2072 RTR2064 amp RTR2072 Rotary Tillers 311 328M 7 03 07 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 8 Appendix Torque Values Chart Bolt Head Identification Bolt Size Inches in tpi 1 4 20 1 4 28 8 5 5 16 18 15 5 16 24 17 3 8 16 3 8 24 7 16 14 7 16 20 1 2 13 1 2 20 9 16 12 9 16 18 105 5 8 11 5 8 18 3 4 10 3 4 16 260 7 8 9 7 8 14 1 8 PoE 1120 1 1 8 7 1240 2320 1 1 8 12 1270 2650 1950 3660 11 4 7 1380 2960 2190 4100 11 4 12 750 1 in tpi nominal thread diameter in inches threads per in 1 3 8 6 1470 3230 2 N m newton meters 1 3 8 12 1670 3680 3 ft Ib foot pounds 1 1 2 6 1950 4290 4mm x pitch nominal thread diameter in millimeters x thread 11 2 12 1330 980 2970 2190 4820 3560 pitch Torque tolerance 0 15 of torquing values Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above 7 03 07 RTA2064 RTA2072 RTR2064 amp RTR2072 Rotary Tillers 311 328M 23 Table of Contents Lan
18. d Pride Section 8 Appendix Notes 24 RTA2064 RTA2072 RTR2064 amp RTR2072 Rotary Tillers 311 328M 7 03 07 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 8 Appendix NENNE NNN NN N NAA ATATA TATATATATAT ATAT ATAT AT ATAT ATAT ATATA Warranty Land Pride warrants to the original purchaser that this Land Pride product will be free from defects in material and workmanship beginning on the date of purchase by the end user according to the following schedule when used as intended and under normal service and conditions for personal use Overall Unit and Driveline One year Parts and Labor Gearbox 5 years Parts and Labor Tines and Driveline Friction Discs Considered wear items This Warranty is limited to the replacement of any defective part by Land Pride and the installation by the dealer of any such replacement part and does not cover common wear items such as blades belts tines etc Land Pride reserves the right to inspect any equipment or parts which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship This Warranty does not apply to any part or product which in Land Pride s judgment shall have been misused or damaged by accident or lack of normal maintenance or care or which has been repaired or altered in a way which adversely affects its performance or reliability or which has been used for a purpose for which the product is not designed Misuse also specifically includes failure to
19. el in the gearbox by removing the plug located in the center of rear cover Fill if necessary with SAE 90 oil and retighten both plugs IMPORTANT Should your gearbox require repair take it to your Land Pride Dealer Check the oil level in the gearbox at least every 50 hours of operation Type of lubrication SAE 80 90W EP Oil Quantity As required 7 03 07 RTA2064 RTA2072 RTR2064 amp RTR2072 Rotary Tillers 311 328M 19 Table of Contents Section 5 Specifications amp Capacities RTA20 amp RTR20 Series Model RTA2064 RTR2064 RTA2072 RTR2072 Weight 689 Ibs 748 Ibs 734 Ibs 795 lbs Tilling Width Offset Capabilities 14 18 Number of Flanges 8 9 Number of Tines per Flange 6 PTO Driveline ASAE Category III Heavy Duty Friction Clutch or Shear Bolt Gearbox 40 HP Input at 540 rpm 1 92 1 Ratio Gearbox Lubrication Cast Iron Housing Straight Bevel Gears SAE80 90W EP oil Drive Chain 80 roller chain in flowable grease bath Drive chain lubricant Shell Alvania EP 00 or equivalent Sprockets Splined Bores Rotor Swing Diameter 17 Rotor Shaft Speed 220 rpm at 540 rom PTO 20 ARATA2064 RTA2072 RTR2064 amp RTR2072 Rotary Tillers 311 328M 7 03 07 Land Pride Section 6 Features amp Benefits Table of Contents RTA20 amp RTR20 Series C eee eae Tractor HP Gearbox Warranty Fills the gap between our 15 and 25 Series Tillers both in size and
20. ement Figure 4 1 Tine Replacement Refer to Figure 4 1 warnine Worn tines may be very sharp IMPORTANT Always install tine with cutting edge facing direction of rotor shaft rotation When ordering replacement tines be sure to order both right and left hand tines 1 Remove 2 bolts and nuts from tine to be replaced Remove tine 2 Install new tine on side of attaching flange 3 Replace 2 bolts and nuts and tighten nuts to proper torque See the Torque Values Chart in the Appendix section on page 23 IMPORTANT Replace tines with genuine Land Pride tines only Driveline Protection Driveline components are protected from shock loads by a friction slip clutch The clutch must be capable of slippage during operation to protect the gearbox driveline and other drive train parts Friction clutches should be run in prior to initial operation and after long periods of inactivity to remove any oxidation that may have accumulated on the friction surfaces Repeat run in instructions at the beginning of each season and when moisture and or condensation seizes the inner friction plates Refer to Figure 4 2 below and Figure 4 3 on page 16 to determine which friction clutch your Rotary Tiller has Follow run In disassembly and assembly instructions for your specific clutch Clutches With 4 Adjusting Nuts Clutch Run In Refer to Figure 4 2 View A 1 Using a pencil or other marker scribe a li
21. enclosed in oil bath Double lip seal keeps the dirt out and the grease in Heavy duty drive chain reduces stretching Oil keeps constant lubrication and holds wear to a minimum Easy to adjust chain tightener Stamped chain cover Cast iron chain tightener is a simple bolt adjustment to keep constant tension on the chain Stamped forming adds additional strength Adjustable skid shoes Control depth from various settings Cat 3 driveline with slip clutch option Material separator behind tilling action RTR only Heavy driveline for rough conditions Slip clutch protects other drive train components 3 8 Rods sift the material letting bigger items fall first Sifted soil falls last burying the bigger items Attachment is one all welded piece for easy assembly Formed rear deflector with springs Formed steel gives the rear deflector additional strength Springs allow deflector to bounce as it hits obstructions 7 03 07 RTA2064 RTA2072 RTR2064 amp RTR2072 Rotary Tillers 311 328M 21 Table of Contents Section 7 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Machine makes intermittent clicking noise Driveline vibrates Gearbox noise is notice able and constant Loose tines Gearbox tooth damaged Chain damaged Worn universal joint Excessive trash wrapped on rotor Machine lifted too high May be normal on new machine Low oil level Worn gears Tighten tin
22. equire a slower speed A Sudden braking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset Eye aN VP ally K Q _ _ ee i Dm ZININN ZININN Q Vj ike Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with brakes A Use the following maximum speed tow load weight ratios as a guideline 20 mph when weight is less than or equal to the weight of tractor 10 mph when weight is double the weight of tractor A IMPORTANT Do not tow a load that is more than double the weight of tractor Practice Safe Maintenance A Understand procedure before doing work Use proper tools and equipment refer to Operator s Manual for additional information Keep Riders Off Machinery A Riders obstruct the operator s view they could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine A Work in a clean dry area A Never allow children to operate A Lower the implement to the equipment ground put tractor in park turn off engine and remove key before performing maintenance A Allow implement to cool completely A Do not grease or oil implement while it is in operation A Inspect all parts Make sure parts are in good condition amp installed properly A Remove buildup of grease oil or debris A Remove all tools and unused parts from implement before operation ET y ac 2 RTA2064 RTA2072 RTR2064 amp RTR2072 Rotary Tillers 311 328M 7 03 07 Land Pride
23. es Replace damaged gear Replace damaged chain link Replace universal joint Remove trash Lower machine and readjust tractor lift stop Allow time for break in Add oil Replace gears Oil leaking from gearbox Damaged seals or gaskets Gearbox overfilled Replace seals or gaskets Drain to proper level Rotor will not turn Tillage depth insufficient Soil texture too coarse Soil texture too fine Machine skips or leaves crop residue PTO not engaged Broken drive chain Shearbolt broken on driveline Friction clutch slipping Tiller carried by tractor Insufficient power Skid Shoes need adjusting Worn or bent tines Tines incorrectly installed Obstacles entangled in tines and or rotor Lower hitch clevises on tiller in wrong position Leveling door too high PTO speed too slow Ground speed too fast Leveling door too low Ground speed too slow Badly worn tines Friction clutch slipping Ground speed too fast for conditions Engage PTO Repair drive chain Replace shearbolt Reduce load to tiller Lower tractor 3 point arms Increase tractor rpm Adjust skid shoes Replace tines Check tine placement Clear rotor and or tines Relocate lower hitch clevises Lower leveling door Increase PTO speed Decrease ground speed Raise leveling door Increase Ground Speed Replace worn tines Reduce load Reduce ground speed Tines balling up with soil Worn or bent tines Tines incorre
24. ity assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Land Pride reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication and may not reflect the product in the future Land Pride is a registered trademark All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Printed in the United States of America RTA2064 RTA2072 RTR2064 amp RTR2072 Rotary Tillers 311 328M 7 03 07 Land Pride Important Safety Information Table of Contents 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 Refer to the Safety Label section read all instructions noted on them Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment who has not fully read and comprehended this manual and who has not been properly trained in the safe operation of the equipment A Operator should be familiar with all functions of the unit A Operate implement from the driver s seat only A Do not leave tractor or implement unattended with engine running A Dismounting from a moving tractor could cause serious injury or death A Do not stand between the tractor and implement during hitching A Keep hands feet and c
25. ive Chala s aiadadwnada dada sane wean 13 Skid Shoe 0 000 daaa da iaia eee 13 Rear Deflector amp Down Pressure Kit 13 Copyright 2007 All rights Reserved Maintenance 000 eee eee eee 14 Tine Replacement 00000 0000 14 Driveline Protection 2005 14 Clutches With 4 Adjusting Nuts 14 Clutch Run In 00 cee ee 14 Clutch Disassembly amp Assembly 15 Clutches With 8 Hex Socket Bolts 16 Clutch Run In cee eee 16 Clutch Disassembly amp Assembly 16 Storage suuda a a a Gee Cee Se 17 LUD NE AtON ie aa n AN N A hau 18 Driveline U Joint Both Ends 18 Driveline Shaft anaana naaa 18 Bearing on Right End of Rotor Shaft 18 CHANCAS seeda aura ar wrap what a meararanabin 19 GearDOK see cia aca tat arte are wratie aati ata ata 19 Section 5 Specifications amp Capacities 20 Section 6 Features amp Benefits 21 Section 7 Troubleshooting 22 Section 8 Appendix 5 23 Torque Values Chart 000 00 eee 23 NOU S sua ee bd oh Bd Se he Ee Pe de de be de he a 24 Warranty 0 eee 25 Land Pride provides this publication as is without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual Land Pride assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Neither is any liabil
26. lothing away from power driven parts A Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with moving parts A Watch out for wires trees etc when raising implement Make sure all persons are clear of working area A Turning tractor too tight may cause implement to ride up on wheels This could result in injury or equipment damage equipment Be Aware of Signal Words A Signal word designates a degree or level of hazard seriousness The signal words are A DANGER 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 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 WARNING 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 again
27. ly and periodically for loose bolts amp pins Torque Values Chart Make sure all guards and shields are in place and chains g Check initially and periodically for loose bolts pins 7 03 07 RTA2064 RTA2072 RTR2064 amp RTR2072 Rotary Tillers 311 328M 11 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 2 Operating Operating Instructions Before using your Land Pride RTA20 Series Rotary Tiller you should have completely read the Operator s Manual properly attached the Tiller to the tractor cut the Drive line to proper length Run in the clutch and gone through the Operating Checklist If you have missed any of these steps please complete them before proceeding Now that you have properly prepared yourself and your tiller it s time to do some tilling Carefully drive the tractor to the site where you intend to till You should have already cleaned this site of any large limbs rocks trash metal or extraneous debris Best results will be achieved if you have mounted your tiller offset to the left far enough to cover the tread of your left tractor wheel Line the tractor up just to the right of center on your tillage plot You will be working from the center out and always turning to the left to line up for your next pass Lower the tiller half way to the ground and reduce your tractor engine speed to about one quarter throttle Engage the PTO and gradually increase the engine speed until you reach full PTO speed of
28. ne across the exposed edges of the clutch plates and friction disks 2 Tighten all 4 nuts uniformly until spring load is low enough that the clutch slips freely with PTO engaged NUTS TURNED FULLY BACK TIGHTEN NUTS Clutches With 4 Adjusting Nuts Figure 4 2 3 Start tractor and engage PTO for 2 3 seconds to permit slippage of clutch surfaces Disengage PTO then re engage a second time for 2 3 seconds Disengage PTO shut off tractor and remove key Wait for all components to stop before dismounting from tractor 4 Inspect clutch and ensure that the scribed markings made on the clutch plates have changed position Slippage has not occurred if any two marks on the friction disk and plate are still aligned A clutch that has not slipped must be disassembled to separate the friction disk plates See Clutch Disassembly amp Assembly on page 15 Refer to Figure 4 2 View B 5 Turnall 4 nuts fully back if no two marks on the friction disk and plate are still aligned Clutch is ready for use 6 The clutch should be checked during first hour of cutting and periodically each week An additional set of scribe marks can be added to check for slippage 14 RTA2064 RTA2072 RTR2064 amp RTR2072 Rotary Tillers 311 328M 7 03 07 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Clutch Disassembly amp Assembly If clutch run in procedure indicates that one or more of the friction disks did not slip
29. nefits page 21 or Specifications and Capacities page 20 for additional information and performance enhancing options 12 RTA2064 RTA2072 RTR2064 amp RTR2072 Rotary Tillers 311 328M 7 03 07 Land Pride Section 3 Adjustments Table of Contents Drive Chain Refer to Figure 3 1 The tension on the drive chain can be easily adjusted by using the chain tightener stud Should excessive backlash occur unscrew the lock nut turn the bolt Figure 3 1 clockwise as indicated by the arrow until idler arm is firm against chain then back the bolt off counterclockwise 1 4 turn Re lock the lock nut while holding the head of the bolt in place Refer to the Torque Values Chart in the Appendix section on page 23 Chain Tightener Figure 3 1 Skid Shoe Refer to Figure 3 2 The skid shoes can be raised or lowered for the desired tilling depth by 1 Raise tiller off the ground and properly support Loosen pivot bolt on front of shoe Remove adjusting bolt on rear of shoe Adjust skid shoe to desired location Install adjusting bolt and tighten both the adjusting bolt and the pivot bolt IMPORTANT Be sure both skid shoes are adjusted the same ar woh Skid Shoe Adjustment Figure 3 2 Rear Deflector amp Down Pressure Kit The rear deflector can be adjusted closer to the ground to produce a fine soil texture or can be raised to produce a coarse soil texture by adjusting the spring rods Adjust
30. ntents Land Pride Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Lubrication Lu brication T Multi purpose Multi purpose i Multi purpose Intervals in hours at which spray lube grease lube oil lube lubrication is required Legend Driveline U Joint Both Ends Coat PTO u joint with grease every 8 hours of operation Type of grease Multi Purpose Quantity Coat Generously Driveline Shaft Disconnect Driveline from the tractor and slide apart Clean and coat the inner tube of the Driveline shaft with a light film of grease and then reassemble Type of grease Multi Purpose Quantity Coat Generously Bearing on Right End of Rotor Shaft Grease bearing on right end of rotor shaft until grease starts to purge from the relief hole in the bearing mount casting on the inside of the tiller end plate Type of grease Multi Purpose Quantity Coat Generously 18 RTA2064 RTA2072 RTR2064 amp RTR2072 Rotary Tillers 311 328M 7 03 07 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication As Required Chaincase With tiller on level ground check oil level in chaincase by removing lower plug Oil should reach the plug hole Fill if necessary with Shell Alvania EPOO oil and retighten plug Tiller should be level when checking Type Recommended Shell Alvania EPOO Oil Alternate SAE 90 wt oil Quantity As required As Required Gearbox Check the oil lev
31. parts from your Land Pride dealer Be sure to include your serial and model numbers in correspondence also Refer to Figure 1 for the location of your serial number plate 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 he is aware of any problems you may have and that he has had the opportunity to assist you 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 lpservicedept landpride com 6 RTA2064 RTA2072 RTR2064 amp RTR2072 Rotary Tillers 311 328M 7 03 07 Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Set Up Table of Contents Tractor Requirements This tiller is designed with a 3 point category hitch Horsepower rating of tractor should not exceed 40 PTO horsepower NOTE In order to maintain steering control ballast may have to be added to your tractor To determine whether or not to add ballast refer to your tractor operator s manual Ay CAUTION Do not over speed PTO or machine dam
32. properly maintain oil levels grease points and driveline shafts Claims under this Warranty must be made to the dealer which originally sold the product and all warranty adjustments must be made through such dealer Land Pride reserves the right to make changes in materials or design of the product at any time without notice This Warranty shall not be interpreted to render Land Pride liable for damages of any kind direct consequential or contingent to property Furthermore Land Pride shall not be liable for damages resulting from any cause beyond its reasonable control This Warranty does not extend to loss of crops any expense or loss for labor supplies rental machinery or for any other reason No other warranty of any kind whatsoever express or implied is made with respect to this sale and all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose which exceed the obligations set forth in this written warranty are hereby disclaimed and excluded from this sale This Warranty is not valid unless registered with Land Pride within 30 days from the date of purchase by the end user 7 03 07 RTA2064 RTA2072 RTR2064 amp RTR2072 Rotary Tillers 311 328M 25 Corporate Office PO Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com
33. re just right for home gardening landscape work vegetable farming or food plot maintenance Available in three widths the 20 Series Rotary Tiller turns up hard packed ground leaving a perfect seedbed for gardens to grass Land Pride s RTA20 forward rotating tiller can work in all types of ground conditions with best results being obtained in fairly mellow conditions The RTR20 Series Rotary Tillers feature a reverse tilling action for tougher ground conditions The reverse action sucks the tiller into the ground which prohibits the tiller from walking on hard ground The RTR20 Series Tiller also incorporates spring loaded sifting rods behind the tines to help bury large rocks and debris The reverse action of the rotor brings material up and over the top Rocks and vegetation cannot get through the sifting rods so they fall first Soil continues to get sifted before it falls building a layer of large to small dirt clods burying the rocks and vegetation Reverse tilling can reduce the number of trips needed to turn the soil over See Features and Benefits Section 6 for additional information Using This Manual e 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
34. st unsafe practices A CAUTION 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 For Your Protection A Thoroughly read and understand the Safety Label section read all instructions noted on them Shutdown and Storage A Lower machine to ground put tractor in park turn off engine and remove the key A Detach and store implements in a area where children normally do not play Secure implement by using blocks and supports 7 03 07 RTA2064 RTA2072 RTR2064 amp RTR2072 Rotary Tillers 311 328M 1 Table of Contents Important Safety Information Land Pride These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual Use Safety Lights and Devices A Slow moving tractors self propelled equipment and towed implements can create a hazard when driven on public roads They are difficult to see especially at night A Flashing warning lights and turn signals are recommended whenever driving on public roads Use lights and devices provided with implement Transport Machinery Safely A Comply with state and local laws A Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph DO NOT EXCEED Never travel at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering and stopping Some rough terrain r
35. trict the shields from rotating 5 Hook driveline safety chain at the tiller to the top hole located in the front flange of the tiller hitch Re latch safety chain to driveline guard 6 Hook driveline safety chain at the tractor to the tractor pull tongue Re latch safety chain to driveline guard 10 RTA2064 RTA2072 RTR2064 amp RTR2072 Rotary Tillers 311 328M 7 03 07 Land Pride Section 2 Operating Table of Contents Transporting IMPORTANT Always disengage PTO before raising the tiller to transport position A CAUTION When traveling on public roads whether at night or during the day use accessory light and devices for adequate warning to operators of other vehicles Comply with all federal state and local laws 1 When raising the tiller to the transport position be sure that 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 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 3 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 4 When traveling over rough or hilly terrain shift tractor to a lower gear P
36. und conditions warrant 11 Tiller should be operated with the tiller deck level to the ground 12 Tiller tines will cut better at a faster rotor speed than at reduced throttle 13 Do not engage PTO at full throttle 14 Tilling should not be done in wet conditions as soil will stick to tines 15 After tilling the first 50 feet stop and check to see that the tiller is adjusted properly 16 Do not make turns or attempt to back up while tiller is in the ground See important note below IMPORTANT Turning or backing up with rotary tines in the ground will damage the tiller 17 Do not engage PTO with machine in the fully raised or lowered position 18 Periodically check for foreign objects wrapped around the rotor shaft and remove them after disengaging PTO turning off tractor and removing ignition key Operating Check List In addition to design and configuration of equipment hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training involved in its operation transport maintenance and storage of equipment Before beginning to operate your Rotary Tiller the following inspection should be performed Operating Checklist Read Important Safety Information Read all of the Tractor Hook Up and preparation instructions Read Operating Instructions Lubricate the tiller as needed Refer to Lubrica tion Check the tiller initial
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