Land Pride RTR15 User's Manual
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1. RTR15 Tiller Hitch Sideshift Figure 3 2 16 RTR10 amp RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 431M 7 22 08 Land Pride Section 3 Adjustments Table of Contents Drive Chain Refer to Figure 3 3 The tension on the drive chain can be easily adjusted by using the chain tightener stud Should backlash occur loosen the nut and torque the stud counterclockwise to 20 30 foot pounds and tighten nut to 400 foot pounds Rear Deflector Refer to Figure 3 4 Rear deflector 1 can be adjusted closer to the ground to produce a fine soil texture or can be raised to produce a coarse soil texture Adjust rear deflector by repositioning chain 2 in slot A TORQUE NUT TO 400 FT LBS TORQUE STUD TO 20 TO 30 FT LBS Chain Tightener Figure 3 3 Rear Deflector Figure 3 4 7 22 08 RTR10 amp RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 431M 17 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 3 Adjustments Skid Shoe Adjustment Refer to Figure 3 5 The skid shoes can be adjusted to the desired tilling depth by raising or lower2. 00050 12 Checking Driveline Minimum Length 12 Checking Driveline Maximum Length 13 Section 2 Operating 14 General Notes for Field Operations 14 Operating Check List 005 14 Transporting 00 14 PANKING oh hch bch oich A chskchahohshohel chsh chohch ehchoh oh shchsnch ones 15 Operating Instructions 000000e 15 Section 3 Adjustments 16 RTR10 Tiller Hitch Offset 16 RTR15 Tiller Hitch Sideshift 16 Drive Chain ciionicit aioe ho a ho ai ho E 17 Rear Deflector 0000 17 Skid Shoe Adjustment nnana anaana 18 Copyright 2008 All rights Reserved Maintenance ncceceew anced anaana 19 Tine Replacement 00000000 19 Driveline Protection 2005 19 Clutches With 4 Adjusting Nuts 19 Clutch Run In 0c eee 19 Clutch Disassembly amp Assembly 20 Clutches With 8 Hex Socket Bolts 21 Clutch Run In 0 eee ee 21 Clutch Disassembly amp Assembly 21 Shearbolt Protection 0000 21 Storage sate sisie ie tee new eae asia eae 22 Lubrication o ouau eiu dade ede dada ie dew kes 23 Driveline U Joint 2 2005 23 Driveline Shaft au cccecu dade de dese hakukarc 23 Chaincase lt ssrerrrerssririni rnini ea 23 Bearing On Right End Of Rotor Shaft 24 G
3. 2 to the desired location 3 Retighten all bolts and nuts referring to the Torque Values Chart in the Appendix section on page 29 After offsetting check to see that the PTO shaft clears all shields on the tiller tractor and the tiller hitch If not decrease the offset until clearance is obtained RTR10 Tiller Hitch Offset Figure 3 1 RTR15 Tiller Hitch Sideshift Refer to Figure 3 2 The three point and gearbox can be sideshifted to the left of tiller center for various working conditions A CAUTION After sideshifting check to see that the PTO shaft clears all shields on the tiller tractor and the tiller hitch If not decrease the sideshift until clearance is obtained 1 Loosen the two u bolts 1 which hold the top hitch and gearbox frame 3 to the front tube 2 Remove the two bolts 2 which hold the top hitch and gearbox frame 3 to the rear of the tiller 3 Loosen the two u bolts 4 which hold the two lower hitch clevises 5 to the front tube 4 Slide the top hitch and gearbox assembly 3 to the desired location 5 Re center the lower hitch clevises 5 with respect to the gearbox NOTE For maximum sideshift position the lower left hitch clevis outside the side plate 6 Retighten all bolts and nuts referring to the Torque Values Chart in the Appendix section on page 29
4. Table of Contents Land Pride Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Clutch Disassembly amp Assembly If clutch run in procedure indicates that one or more of the 2 Plate Assembly friction disks did not slip then the clutch must be disassembled to separate the friction disks NOTE Before proceeding secure clutch firmly in a lt Step 1 vise or other clamping device to prevent injury o i Place hub and friction disks into the housing 2 Plate Disassembly lt Step 1 Remove snap ring lt q Step 2 Compress Belleville Springs to the pressure plate by tightening the four hex nuts and then placing the assembly into the lt 4 Step 2 Bend clutch housing Remove backup ring lock collar 7 compression spring bottom backup ring and balls lt d Step 3 Bend retaining lugs inward over the Belleville Spring edges to secure the spring before backing the four hex nuts off lt 4 Step 3 Tighten the four hex nuts uniformly until the clutch pack and hub are loose lt d Step 4 With lugs bent in loosen the four hex nuts completely to the end of lt Step 4 the threaded studs Bend all four retaining lugs out on edge of clutch housing Step 5 Insert greased balls lt 4 Step5 Remove thrust plate with Belleville Springs and lug rings to access friction disks and hub for inspection or service lt q Step 6 Install bottom backup ring compression spring lo
5. S ayy ROTATING DRIVELINE D d CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH KEEP AWAY DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT e All driveline guards tractor and equipment shields in place Drivelines securely attached at both ends e Driveline guards that turn freely on Driveline 818 552 818 552C Rotating Driveline Hazard Keep Away 7 22 08 RTR10 amp RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 431M 7 Table of Contents Introduction 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 the machine Application The RTR10 and RTR15 Series Reverse Till Rotary Tillers are designed and built by Land Pride to till soil for seedbed and planting preparation Both models are adapted for 540rpm PTO three point hitch Category 1 mounting and are Quick Hitch adaptable The RTR10 has a 17 25 horsepower tractor requirement and the RTR15 has a 17 35 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 Features and Benefits Section 6 for addi
6. each driveline section to be sure the universal POEA joints are secured to the shafts 5 The driveline should now be moved back and forth to ae i insure that both ends are secured to the tractor and c Hold driveline sections parallel to each other to Rotary Tiller PTO shafts Reattach any end that is determine if they are too long The inner and outer loose shields on each section should end approximately 1 short of reaching the universal joint shield on the adjacent section see B dimension If they are too long measure 1 B dimension back from the universal joint shield and make a mark at this location on the inner and outer driveline shields d Cut off inner shield at the mark X dimension Cut the same amount off the inner shaft X1 dimension Repeat cut off procedure Y amp Y1 TRACTOR END a FREE LENGTH dimensions to the outer driveline half e Remove all burrs and cuttings FREE LENGTH _ IMPLEMENT P913 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LENGTH Outer Shielding has been removed for clarity om A Driveline Maximum Length X LB Figure 1 9 o E cii ad IMPORTANT A small chain is supplied with the ASS INNER DRIVELINE 1 driveline This chain must be attached to the inner i driveline shield and to the tiller to restrict shield zan INNER SHAFT y rotation UNNER SIELU y NELEMENIMEND 6 Hook driveline safety chain in the hole in
7. Insert u bolt through deflector shield 2 and secure with 2 flat washers 4 2 lockwashers 5 and 2 nuts 3 Tighten nuts to the correct torque Attach opposite end of chain 1 to slot A Tractor Hook Up Refer to Figure 1 4 Ay warning Damaged drivelines could cause serious injury or death IMPORTANT PTO operation and or engagement with unit higher than 14 will damage driveline components See Figure 1 4 Some tractors are equipped with multi speed PTO ranges Be certain your tractor PTO is set for 540 rpm Back tractor up to tiller until lower 3 Point links are aligned with the hitch clevises on the tiller Secure tractor s 3 Point lower links to the lower hitch clevises using 7 8 diameter hitch pins 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 Prevent damage to the driveline u joints by adjusting the tractor s 3 Point lift height so that the tiller tines are not lifted more than 14 inches off the ground 22248 Tractor Hook Up Figure 1 4 Rear Deflector Figure 1 3 7 22 08 RTR10 amp RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 431M 11 Table of Contents Section 1 Assembly and Set Up Land Pride Driveline Installation Refer to Figure 1 5 Figure 1 6 and Figure 1 7 The tiller driveline is coupled to the tractor and implement shafts with either
8. 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 against 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
9. it 3 Remove the following inner components Spring kit 6 Pressure flange 7 1st Friction Disc 8 Hub with flange and pull collar 2 amp 3 2nd Friction disc 8 f Bearing 9 4 Inspect all components and replace to their original position Make certain stop flange 5 is replaced with its flanges down as shown 5 Fully tighten all 8 hex head socket bolts 4 0Qao9 amp e o IMPORTANT NOTICE Check position of lip on stop flange UP or DOWN Replace stop flange with lip in its original position 21302 Clutch Assembly Figure 4 4 Shearbolt Protection Avoid shear bolt breakage by making sure the tiller is out of the ground before engaging PTO and by engaging PTO slowly at low engine rpm Increase engine speed to 540 RPM only after tines are rotating IMPORTANT Replace damaged shear bolts with original Land Pride equipment from your Land Pride Dealer See table below for correct shear bolt and nut part numbers Torque shear bolt nuts to 7 9 ft Ibs Shear Bolt and Lock Nut Part Numbers Part No Part Description RTR10 802 683C 803 278C M8 x 45 GR 8 8 M8 Lock Nut Torque nut to 7 9 ft Ibs RTR15 802 115C 803 011C 5 16 18 x 2 GR 5 bolt 5 16 18 Lock Nut Torque nut to 7 9 ft Ibs 7 22 08 RTR10 amp RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 431M 21 Table of Contents Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Land Pride Storage
10. not play Secure implement by using blocks and supports 7 22 08 RTR10 amp RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 431M 1 Important Safety Information Table of Contents 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 aN VP ally _ _ a Ld LINIAN ZININN 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 require a slower speed A Sudden braking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset Avie Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with brakes A Use the following maximum speed tow load weight ratios as a guideline A 20 mph when weight is less than or equal to the weight of tractor A 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 Und
11. 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 19 for a detailed description of maintaining the driveline A CAUTION Tractor PTO shield and all tiller guards must be in place at all times during operation IMPORTANT Always check driveline maximum and minimum length during initial setup when connecting to a different tractor and when alternating between using a quick hitch and a standard 3 point hitch More than one driveline may be required to fit all applications IMPORTANT Itis necessary to aligning the tractor s PTO shaft level with tillers PTO shaft when checking to see if driveline s minimum length is correct Too long a driveline can damage tractor gearbox and driveline Checking Driveline Minimum Length Refer to Figure 1 1 on page 9 1 Start tractor and slowly engage tractor s hydraulic 3 point to lift the lower arms until the Rotary Tiller s driveline shaft is approximately level with tractor s PTO shaft 2 Slide the slip clutch or shear bolt yoke end of driveline 12 over the splined input shaft of gearbox Secure with driv
12. 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 apencil or other marker scribe a line 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 20 Refer to Figure 4 2 View B 5 Turn all 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 7 22 08 RTR10 amp RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 431M 19
13. safety labels are included in the request To order 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 Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to be placed c Peel backing from label Press firmly onto the surface Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card ACAUTION To avoid Injury or Machine Damage Qperate only with 540 rpm PIO 818 1300 Rev B 818 130C Operate only w 540 rom PTO 4 RTR10 amp RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 431M 7 22 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information or servicing moving parts 818 171C Rotating Tines Hazard A DANGER ROTATING TINES HAZA To prevent serious injury or death from rotating tines RD DO NOT go under frame when tines are turning or df engine is running Keep others away Disconnect amp lockout power source BEFORE adjusting Keep hands feet hair and clothing away fro A DANGER ROWN OBJECT AZARD KEEP FRONT DEFLECTOR I To Prevent Serious Injury or Death PLACE Keep front deflector in place while operating Do Not point outlet toward people animals or buildings J Stoy away from outlet during operation Keep others away 818 284C Thrown Object
14. the inner UNIVERSAL _ driveline guard Attach the other end to the tiller s main JOINT SHIELD v f yf rame A 7 7 Start tractor and raise tiller just enough to remove OUTER DRIVELINE A N blocks used to support the tiller frame in step 3a on eee a page 12 RACTORLEND Bja a 8 Slowly engage the tractor s hydraulic 3 point to lower OUTER SHAFT Jasos the Rotary Tiller Check for sufficient drawbar OUTER SHIELD clearance Move drawbar ahead aside or remove if Skoreninmike diedi required r i z j peri d 9 Raise and lower implement to find maximum extended driveline length Check to make certain that Checking Driveline Maximum Length the driveline overall length does not extend beyond Make sure you have gone through the steps in the maximum recorded length in step 2 Checking Driveline Minimum Length on page 12 before checking maximum length Refer to Figure 1 9 The driveline maximum 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 Apply multi purpose grease to the inside of the outer shaft and reassemble the driveline 2 Assemble the two driveline profiles together with just 1 3 overlapping of the profile tubes as shown in Figure 1 9 Measure and record this overall length for checking driveline length in step 9 below 7 22 08 RTR10 amp RTR15 Series Rotary Tiller
15. 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 N Operating Check List In addition to design and configuration of equipment hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training involved in its operation transport maintenance and storage of equipment Before beginning operation the following inspections should be performed Read and follow the Important Safety Information section on starting on page 1 carefully Read all of Tractor Hookup in the Assembly and Setup section on page 11 Read all of the Operating Instructions section on page 14 Lubricate the tiller as needed Refer to the Lubrication portion of the Maintenance and Lubrication section on page 19 Check the tiller initially and periodically for loose bolts amp pins using the Torque Values Chartin the Appendix section on page 29 m Make sure all guards shields and dirt deflectors are in place p Check initially and periodically for loose bolts pins and chains Transporting A CAUT
16. 1 75 58 42 91 67 125 93 mxs feo faa fos lro fao for 66 49 105 75 55 115 95 70 150 76 145 85 165 110 210 155 90 66 105 77 145 105 92 68 145 105 200 150 99 73 155 115 1215 160 5 8 130 97 205 150 285 210 230 170 325 240 3 4 10 360 265 510 375 150 110 155 115 240 180 335 245 230 405 300 260 485 355 195 145 310 235 170 7 8 225 165 585 430 820 605 250 185 640 475 905 670 340 250 875 645 1230 910 220 165 350 310 230 650 480 900 665 480 355 760 560 1050 780 525 390 830 610 1150 845 Mso xs 5 foso zos fi510 1120 2100 1550 7 8 14 1 1 8 12 1 8 480 355 1080 795 1750 1290 540 395 1210 s90 1960 1440 11 4 7 eso 500 1520 1120 2460 1820 1 3 8 6 890 655 1990 1470 3230 2380 1010 745 42270 1180 870 2640 1 3 8 12 1670 3680 2710 1 1 2 6 1950 4290 3160 1060 785 1680 1240 2320 1710 1730 1270 2650 1950 3660 2700 1880 1380 2960 2190 4100 3220 1 in tpi nominal thread diameter in inches threads per in 2 N m newton meters 3 ft Ib foot pounds 4mm x pitch nominal thread diameter in millimeters x thread pitch Torque tolerance 0 15 of torquing values Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above 7 22 08 RTR10 amp RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 431M 29 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 8 Appendix Notes 30 ATR10 amp RTR1
17. 5 Series Rotary Tillers 311 431M 7 22 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 8 Appendix 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 Rental or Commercial Use 90 days on overall unit driveline amp gearbox 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 properly maintain oil levels grease points and driveline shafts Claims under this Warranty shoul
18. A CAUTION Engage parking brake disengage PTO shut off tractor and remove key before making any of the following adjustments 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 on page 19 Inspect the tiller for loose damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace if needed Lubricate as noted in Lubrication on page 23 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 22 RTR10 amp RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 431M 7 22 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Lubrication Lu bricatio n Multi purpose Multi purpose A Multi purpose ZKA Intervals in hours at which spray lube grease lube oil lube lubrication is required Legend d Driveline U Joint Coat driveline u joint with grease every 8 hours of operation Type of grease Multi Purpose Quantity Coat Generously Driveline Shaft Disconnect driveline shaft from the tractor and slide apar
19. ION 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 IMPORTANT Always disengage PTO before raising the tiller to transport position 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 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 14 RTR10 amp ATR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 431M 7 22 08 Land Pride Section 2 Operating Table of Contents Parking The following steps should be done when preparing to store the tiller or unhitch it from the tractor See also Storage in the Maintenance and Lubrication section on page 22 for additional information on long term storage of your tiller Figure 2 1 IMPORTANT It is important to adjust the skid shoes down as sh
20. Table of Contents Rotary Tillers RTR10 amp RTR15 Series RTR1042 RTR1050 amp RTR1058 RTR1550 amp RTR1558 311 431M 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 2008 Printed 7 22 08 RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit Table of Contents Important Safety Information 1 Safety at All Times cen een eee eae ees 1 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol 1 Safety Labels 0 0 000 c eee eee 4 Introduction seni eee te eset Pew ew wun ce 8 ApplicaliOn lt 4 44046t4eseuietetetretiwueds 8 Using This Manual 20020055 8 Terminology 0200e eee eee eeeee 8 DGTININONS ica wk x ea ew ew ee ew ew aw ew ew a ad 8 Owner Assistance 000 cece eens 8 Serial Number Plate 00005 8 Further Assistance 0005 8 Section 1 Assembly and Set Up 9 Tractor Requirements 005 9 Hitch Assembly 0 000 cece eee eee 10 Leg Stand Assembly 045 10 Front Deflector Assembly 10 Rear Deflector Assembly 11 Tractor Hook Up 000 00 eee 11 Driveline Installation
21. ck collar and top backup ring lt q Step 6 Inspect friction disks and hub lt Step 7 Install snap ring 20 ATR10 amp RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 431M 7 22 08 Land Pride Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Table of Contents Clutches With 8 Hex Socket Bolts Clutch Run In Refer to Figure 4 3 on page 21 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 remove key Wait for all components to stop before dismounting from tractor 3 Tighten hex head socket bolts fully back Clutch is ready for use 4 Theclutch should be checked during the first hour of cutting and periodically each week Hex Head Socket Bolt Clutch Run In With 8 Hex Head Socket Bolts Figure 4 3 Clutch Disassembly amp Assembly Refer to Figure 4 4 on page 21 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 hex head socket bolts 4 all the way out to free stop flange 5 2 Record position of the lips up or down on stop flange 5 and then rotate flange and remove
22. correctly installed Check tine placement Obstacles entangled in tines and or rotor Clear rotor and or tines Lower hitch clevises on tiller in wrong position Relocate lower hitch clevises Soil texture too coarse Rear deflector too high Lower rear deflector PTO speed too slow Increase PTO speed Ground speed too fast Decrease ground speed Soil texture too fine Rear deflector too low Raise rear deflector penne Gamasoseamosen mawas rasos Machine skips or leaves Badly worn tines Replace worn tines crop residue Friction clutch slipping Reduce load Ground speed too fast for conditions Reduce ground speed Tines balling up with soil Worn or bent tines Replace tines Tines incorrectly installed Install tines correctly Rear deflector too low Raise rear deflector Tractor speed too fast Decrease tractor speed Soil too wet Wait until soil dries Tiller bumping on ground Obstacles entangled in tines and or rotor Clear rotor and or tines Tines not installed correctly Install tines correctly 28 RTR10 amp RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 431M 7 22 08 Land Pride Section 8 Appendix Table of Contents Torque Values Chart Bolt Head Identification a Bolt Size Inches 1 4 20 Bolt Head Identification Class 5 8 Class 8 8 Class 10 9 Bolt Size Metric 1 4 28 5 16 18 4 3 6 5 9 7 7 5 11 8 15 11 17 12 26 19 36 27 3 8 24 7 16 14 33 24 52 39 72 53 39 29 61 45 85 62 M12 X
23. d 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 22 08 RTR10 amp RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 431M 31 Corporate Office PO Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com
24. earbox cee ee 24 Section 5 Specifications amp Capacities 25 RTR10 Series Rotary Tiller 25 RTR15 Series Rotary Tiller 25 Section 6 Features amp Benefits 26 RTR10 Series Rotary Tiller 26 RTR15 Series Rotary Tiller 27 Section 7 Troubleshooting 28 Section 8 Appendix 29 Torque Values Chart 0000 eee 29 NOTES oc caw Camm e EE UA N E E a EE E auouu uns 30 Warranty 1 0 0 cee eee 31 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 liability 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 The illustrations in this manual are not intended for safe and proper assembly or disassembly of equipment The illustrations are intended for ordering parts only 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 RTR10 amp RTR15 Series Rotary Till
25. ed to your tractor To determine whether or not to add ballast refer to your tractor operator s manual X ee LONGER CHAMFER IS LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM Figure 1 1 7 22 08 RTR10 amp RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 431M 9 Table of Contents Section 1 Assembly and Set Up Land Pride Hitch Assembly Refer to Figure 1 1 on page 9 1 Install both top 3 point hitch plates 1 and 2 outside of gearbox mounting frame with 5 8 x 1 3 4 long bolts 3 5 8 lockwashers 4 and 5 8 nuts 5 Do not tighten hardware at this time 2 Install spacer 6 between upper 3 point hitch plates 1 amp 2 with 3 4 x 4 long bolt 7 3 4 lockwasher 8 and 3 4 nut 9 3 Securely tighten all bolts Refer to the Torque Values Chart in the Appendix section on page 29 4 Mount left hand clevis 13 over the square tube as shown Make certain the longer chamfer is positioned on the bottom 5 Locate u bolt 16 behind the square tube and insert through clevis 13 holes as shown 6 Secure with 1 2 hex locknuts 14 Do Not Tighten Repeat steps 4 through 6 for the right hand clevis 8 Position clevises 26 7 8 apart from inside of clevis plate to inside of clevis plate and center off the gearbox input shaft as shown 9 Tighten 1 2 locknuts 14 to the correct torque Refer to the Torque Values Chartin the Appendix section on page 29 Leg Stand As
26. eline yoke locking device 3 Slide the opposite driveline yoke end over the tractor s splined driveline shaft Secure with driveline yoke locking device Skip to step 4 if driveline fits between tractor and implement Refer to Figure 1 8 on page 13 4 The driveline will require shortening if it is too long to fit between the tractor and tiller gearbox Shorten driveline as follows a Raise 3 point lower arms until tiller and tractor PTO shafts are approximately level with each other Securely block Rotary Tiller frame in this position Set tractor in park shut tractor engine off set park brake and remove switch key Implement End Tractor End Push Pin Coupling With Shear Bolt Protection Push Pin Coupling Figure 1 5 Implement End Tractor End Push Pin Coupling With Shear Bolt Protection Pull Collar Coupling Figure 1 6 Implement End Tractor End Pull Collar Coupling With Slip Clutch Protection Push Pin Coupling Figure 1 7 12 RTR10 amp RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 431M 7 22 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1 Assembly and Set Up b Pull driveline apart into two sections as shown in 3 Attach inner driveline yoke end to the tiller gearbox Figure 1 8 Attach the outer driveline universal input shaft joint to the tractor shaft and inner driveline 4 Attach outer driveline yoke end to the tractor s PTO universal joint to the tiller gearbox shaft Pull on shaft
27. ers 311 431M 7 22 08 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 clothing 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
28. erstand procedure before doing work Use proper tools and equipment refer to Operator s Manual for additional information A Work in a clean dry area A Lower the implement to the 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 Keep Riders Off Machinery A Riders obstruct the operator s view they could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine A Never allow children to operate equipment 2 RTR10 amp RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 431M 7 22 08 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 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 noi
29. eshift tiller to cover right tire track Gearbox slides with tiller Sideshift dimensions 50 width 25 25 Std 12 38 Max right 31 19 Max left 58 width 29 29 Std 12 46 Max right 35 23 Max left Fits Land Pride Quick Hitch Allows for quick amp easy one person hook up Offset cannot be used with Quick Hitch 7 22 08 RTR10 amp RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 431M 27 Table of Contents Section 7 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Machine makes Loose tines Tighten tines intermittent clicking noise Gearbox tooth damaged Replace damaged gear Chain damaged Replace damaged chain link Driveline vibrates Worn universal joint Replace universal joint Excessive trash wrapped on rotor Remove trash Machine lifted too high Lower machine and readjust tractor lift stop Gearbox noise is May be normal on new machine Allow time for break in noticeable and constant Low oil level Add oil Worn gears Replace gears Oil leaking from gearbox Damaged seals or gaskets Replace seals or gaskets SNE aaro o pamona O Rotor will not turn PTO not engaged Engage PTO Broken drive chain Repair drive chain Driveline shearbolt sheared Replace shearbolt Friction clutch slipping Reduce load to tiller Tillage depth insufficient Tiller carried by tractor Lower tractor 3 point arms Insufficient power Increase tractor rpm Skid Shoes need adjusting Adjust skid shoes Worn or bent tines Replace tines Tines in
30. hazard 7 22 08 RTR10 amp RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 431M 5 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information Ale e lt i ha ROTATING DRIVELINE CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH KEEP AWAY DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT e All driveline guards tractor and equipment shields in place Drivelines securely attached at both ends e Driveline guards that turn freely on Driveline 8 818 552C Rotating Driveline Hazard Keep Away 4 Model RTR10 Model RTR15 818 858C General Safety Instructions 6 RTR10 amp RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 431M 7 22 08 Land Pride Important Safety Information Table of Contents YES IR fa S Model RTR10 RTR15 Series shown Bf YY SON b 2 4 ZZ LDV DV rays AR SING ib A DANGER A DANGER CLLMIEIIED GUARD MI W hen this is 7 visible DO NOT O ENTANGLEMENT can cause Serlous Injury or Death Si no entiende ingles se prefiere que busque a alguien que interprete las instrucciones para ust PERAI HAZARD ed PHDC 6 818 543C Rotating Driveline Hazard Keep Away pI GUARD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE ADANGER EI Yoa GUARD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE 818 540C Shield missing Do Not operate lt
31. implement 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 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 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 2 Ifyou 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 P O Box 5060 Salina KS 67402 5060 E mail address lpservicedept landpride com 8 RTR10 amp RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 431M 7 22 08 Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Set Up Table of Contents A CAUTION To avoid bodily injury caused by accidental falling of tiller securely supp
32. ing them as follows 1 Raise tiller off the ground Place a support under the tiller not under the skid shoes and lower the tiller onto the support Make certain the tiller is secure resting on the support before working on or around the tiller 2 Always place tractor in park set tractor brakes shut tractor engine off and remove switch key before dismounting the tractor Loosen pivot bolt 1 at the shoe s front Remove adjusting bolt 2 at the shoe s rear Adjust skid shoe 3 to the desired height Reinstall adjusting bolt 2 and tighten both the adjusting bolt and the pivot bolt 1 IMPORTANT Be sure both skid shoes are adjusted the same Skid Shoe Adjustment Figure 3 5 o m S w 18 RTR10 amp RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 431M 7 22 08 Land Pride Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Table of Contents 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 is the key to the long 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
33. labels form your Land Pride Dealer Tine Replacement Refer to Figure 4 1 Zeb KG a TINE ROTATION CUTTING EDGE Tine Replacement Figure 4 1 IMPORTANT Always install tines with cutting edge facing direction of rotor shaft rotation When ordering replacement tines be sure to order both right and left hand tines 7 Remove 2 hex head cap screws and fasteners from each tine being replaced Remove tine 8 Attach each new tine to the flange making certain it is mounted so that the cutting edge crosses over the flange and leads in rotation as shown in Figure 4 1 9 Replace the cap screws and fasteners Tighten nuts to proper torque See The Torque Values Chart in the Appendix section on page 29 IMPORTANT Replace tines with genuine Land Pride tines only warnine Worn tines may be very sharp Driveline Protection Tiller drive components are protected from shock loads by either a two plate friction clutch or a shear bolt Shear bolt protection is discussed on page 21 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 21 to determine which friction clutch your tiller has Follow
34. line having to replace shear pins Stamped chain cover Stamped forming gives the chain cover strength 80 Drive chain enclosed in oil bath Heavy drive chain stretches less and oil bath keeps wear to a minimum Adjustable parking stand Allows for easy hook up and storage Plate steel upper hitch Plate steel is stronger than flat bar type hitch Clevis lower hitch Provides additional strength and easy one person hook up Adjustable lower hitch Offset unit to cover right tire track 42 width 16 26 std 13 29 Maximum Right 23 19 Maximum Left 50 width 25 25 std 18 32 Maximum Right 32 18 Maximum Left 58 width 29 29 std 22 36 Maximum Right 36 22 Maximum Left Fits Land Pride Quick Hitch Allows for quick and easy one person hook up Offset cannot be used with Quick Hitch Offset Dimensions 26 RTR10 amp RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 431M 7 22 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 6 Features amp Benefits RTR15 Series Rotary Tiller SS ee See eee American made Many tillers are imported American made means better parts availability 5 Pack pricing Order in 5 pack to save money Working widths 50 58 To meet specific customers needs Tractor HP Range 17 35 HP Gearbox Warranty 3 Years on housings seals bearings Shows our confidence in the product Reverse tilling action Reverse action sucks tiller int
35. o ground does not walk on top of hard ground like forward rotation tillers can Front deflector Front deflector is flexible to take the beating from rocks or debris Formed and reinforced Forming gives deflector additional strength Adjustable deflector allows for various rear deflector finish results Adjustable skid shoes Control depth with various settings Solid rotor shaft 1 3 4 Solid steel shaft for strength Double lip seal on rotor bearing Double lip seal helps keep the dirt out and the grease in 4 C Shaped heat treated C Shaped tines require less HP to move through the ground tines per flange 15 Rotor swing diameter For deep tilling and turning the soil over faster 6 1 2 Digging depth For deep soil penetration Cat 3 Driveline Cat 3 Driveline with heavy duty shear bolt or slip clutch Fully shielded shear pin or slip Protects the gearbox and rotor shaft upon hitting obstructions Slip clutch saves clutch driveline having to replace shear pins Stamped chain cover Stamped forming gives the chain cover strength 80 Drive chain Heavy drive chain stretches less and oil bath keeps wear to a minimum enclosed in oil bath Parking stand Makes hooking up and unhooking easy It is also adjustable Plate steel upper hitch Plate steel is stronger than flat bar type hitch Clevis lower hitch Provides additional strength and easy one person hook up Hitch sideshift capabilities Sid
36. olt standard Slip Clutch optional 25 HP input at 540rpm 1 92 1 ratio Cast iron housing straight bevel gears Gearbox Lubrication Drive Chain SAE 80 90W EP oil 80 roller chain in flowable grease bath Drive Chain Lubrication Shell Alvania EP 00 or equivalent Sprockets Case hardened teeth splined bores Rotor Swing Diameter 15 Rotor Shaft Speed 225 rpm at 540 rom PTO Recommended 25 HP Maximum PTO HP Hitch Type Category offsetable works with Land Pride Quick Hitch Note Cannot be offset when using the Quick Hitch RTR15 Series Rotary Tiller Model RTR1550 RTR1558 Width 50 58 Overall Width Weight 56 1 4 64 1 4 455 489 Number of Flanges Number of Tines per Flange 6 7 Driveline Category Ill Heavy Duty Shear bolt standard Slip Clutch optional Gearbox Gearbox Lubrication 35 HP input at 540 rpm 1 92 1 ratio Cast iron housing straight bevel gears SAE 80 90W EP oil Drive Chain 80 roller chain in flowable grease bath Drive Chain Lubrication Shell Alvania EP 00 or equivalent Sprockets Case hardened teeth splined bores Rotor Swing Diameter 15 Rotor Shaft Speed 211 rpm at 540 rom PTO Recommended 35 HP Maximum PTO HP Hitch Type Category Sideshift capabilities works with Land Pride Quick Hitch Note Sideshift capability also works with Land Pride Quick Hitch 7 22 08 RTR10 amp RTR15 Serie
37. ort tiller on safe supporting stands 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 e 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 e Have a fork lift or loader along with chains and safety stands that are sized for the job ready for the assembly task 13 7 16 26 7 8 CLEVIS LOCATION e Have a minimum of 2 people on hand during assembly e Check to see that all nuts are tightened Refer to the Torque Values Chart in the Appendix section on page 29 Tractor Requirements This tiller is designed with a 3 point category hitch Horse power rating of tractor should not exceed 25 PTO horsepower for 10 Series Rotary Tiller and 35 PTO horsepower for 15 Series A CAUTION Do not over speed PTO or machine damage may result This tiller is designed to be used with a tractor using a 540 rpm rear PTO NOTE In order to maintain steering control ballast may have to be add
38. own in Figure 2 1 to stabilize the tiller when parked Always follow Skid Shoe Adjustment steps on page 18 when repositioning the skid shoes 1 Reposition the left hand skid shoe 3 by loosening bolt 1 and removing bolt 2 Pivot skid shoe down and replace bolt 2 in the second hole from the top as shown in Figure 2 1 Tighten bolts 1 amp 2 to the correct torque Refer to Torque Values Chart in the Appendix section on page 29 2 Repeat step 1 for the right hand skid shoe 3 See Figure 1 1 on page 9 Remove leg stand from the holder turn it up right and replace it through the bottom of the holder 4 Setleg stand to desired height to maintain tiller height for re hook up and install pin to lock in place 5 Park tiller on a level solid area 6 Shut tractor engine off and engage parking brake 7 Unhitch from tractor Ay warning Place blocks under the tiller as needed to prevent it from tipping over onto a child and or an adult A tiller that tips over can result in injury or death 8 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 Operating Instructions Before using your Land Pride RTR10 or RTR15 Series Rotary Tiller you should have completely read the Operator s Manual properly attached the Tiller to the
39. r 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 rear deflector and reduce your ground speed If the soil texture is too fine you will need to raise your rear deflector and increase your ground speed For any other problem conditions that may arise you will want to refer to the Troubleshooting section on page 28 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 on page 22 With a little practice and a few adjustments you will soon be achieving the results you want with your Land Pride Rotary Tiller See Features and Benefits Section 6 or Specifications and Capacities Section 5 for additional information and performance enhancing options 7 22 08 RTR10 amp RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 431M 15 Table of Contents Section 3 Adjustments RTR10 Tiller Hitch Offset Refer to Figure 3 1 By shifting the lower hitch clevises 21 to the side a limited amount of offset can be obtained Loosen the two u bolts 1 which hold the two lower hitch clevises 2 to the front tube _ 2 Slide the two lower hitch clevises
40. s 311 431M 13 Table of Contents Section 2 Operating 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 the Lubrication portion of the Maintenance and Lubrication section on page 23 Check that all plugs have been replaced properly in the gearbox and chaincase 3 Check drive chain tension Refer to the Drive Chain portion of the Adjustments section on page 17 4 Be sure all tiller tines bolts and nuts are tight 5 Becertain all guards shields and dirt deflectors are in place and secure 6 Grease PTO shaft and all other grease fittings Refer to the Lubrication portion of the Maintenance and Lubrication section on page 23 7 Clear the area to be tilled of rocks branches and other foreign objects 8 Tall grass and weeds should be mowed before tilling 9 Operate with 540 rpm PTO tractor 10 At first begin tilling at a slow forward speed and shift up as ground 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
41. s Rotary Tillers 311 431M 25 Table of Contents Section 6 Features amp Benefits RTR10 Series Rotary Tiller Many tillers are imported American made means better parts availability 5 Pack pricing Order in pack of 5 units to save money Gearbox Warranty 3 Years on housing seals amp bearings shows our confidence in the product Working widths 42 50 58 to meet specific customer needs Tractor HP range 17 25 HP Reverse tilling action Reverse action sucks tiller into ground does not walk on top of hard ground like forward rotation tillers can Front deflector Front deflector is flexible to take the beating from rocks or debris Formed and reinforced rear Keeps dirt in and leaves a level finish Forming gives deflector additional strength deflector Adjustable deflector allows for various finish results Adjustable skid shoes Control depth with seven adjustments Solid rotor shaft 1 3 4 Solid steel rotor shaft for strength Double lip seal on rotor bearing Double lip seal helps keep the dirt out and the grease in 4 C shaped heat treated C Shaped tines require less HP to move through the ground tines per flange 15 Rotor swing diameter For deep tilling and turning the soil over faster 6 1 2 Digging depth For deep soil penetration Fully shielded shear pin or Protects the gearbox and rotor shaft upon hitting obstructions Slip clutch saves slip clutch drive
42. se 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 surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result WT 7 22 08 RTR10 amp RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 431M 3 Table of Contents Important Safety Information Land Pride Safety Labels 1 Your tiller comes equipped with all safety labels in place They were designed to help you safely operate your mower Read and follow their 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 requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by Land Pride When ordering new components make sure Le Model RTR15 the correct
43. sembly Refer to Figure 1 1 on page 9 1 Insert leg stand 10 into leg stand holder on the end of the tiller frame 2 Adjust to the desired height and pin with 1 4 x 1 3 4 long wire lock pin 11 IMPORTANT The three upper holes in the leg stand are used for parking the tiller Before tilling remove leg stand from holder turn leg stand upside down and replace it through the top of the holder Secure leg stand in holder using one of the upper three holes Front Deflector Assembly Refer to Figure 1 2 1 Remove 3 8 x 1 1 2 bolts 1 washers 2 lockwashers 6 hex nuts 7 and two front deflector mounting bars 3 amp 5 from the tiller frame 2 Insert 3 8 x 1 1 2 hex head 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 in the Appendix section on page 29 Figure 1 2 10 ATR10 amp RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 431M 7 22 08 Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Set Up Table of Contents Rear Deflector Assembly Refer to Figure 1 3 1 2 3 4 Insert u bolt 6 through Chain 1 as shown Install 2 nuts 3 and 2 flat washers 4 onto the u bolt an equal distance from the end
44. t 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 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 EP OO oil and retighten plug Tiller should be level when checking Type Recommended Shell Alvania EP00O Oil Alternate SAE 90 wt oil Quantity As required 7 22 08 RTR10 amp RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 431M 23 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Bearing On Right End Of Rotor Shaft Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Quantity As Required As Do not overfill Required Gearbox Check oil every 50 hours of operation Check the oil level in the gearbox by removing the center plug at the rear of the box oil should come to bottom of center plug Type of Lubrication SAE 80 90W EP Oil 24 RTR10 amp RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 431M 7 22 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 5 Specifications amp Capacities RTR10 Series Rotary Tiller Model RTR1042 RTR1050 RTR1058 Width 42 50 58 Overall Width 47 5 16 55 5 16 63 5 16 Weight 403 430 474 Number of flanges 5 6 7 Number of Tines per Flange 4 4 4 Driveline Gearbox Category II Shear b
45. tional 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 time of printing Some parts may change slightly to assure you of the best performance To order a new Operator or Parts Manual contact your authorized dealer Manuals can also be downloaded free of charge from our website at www landpride com or printed by your dealer from the Land Pride Service amp Support Center CD Rom 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 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
46. tractor cut the driveline 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 other debris Best results will be achieved if you have mounted your tiller offset to the right far enough to cover the tread of your right 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 right 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 540 rom 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 50 ft 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 tracto
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