Land Pride RGA12 Series, Operator'S Manual

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Section 2: Operating
Table of Contents
RGR12 & RGA12 Series Rotary Tillers 311-948M 1/7/19
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Always shut tractor down using “Tractor Shutdown
Procedure” provided in this manual before dismounting
tractor.
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Always disengage power take-off immediately after lifting
tiller above ground level. Never operate tiller in the raised
position. The tiller can discharge objects at high speeds
resulting in injury or death.
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Be careful when working areas where obstructions can be
hidden. Always mark potential hazards with a visible flag.
Travel slowly through high risk areas and be prepared to
stop immediately should implement make contact with a
solid object.
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Do not use implement as a man lift or work platform. It is
not properly designed or guarded for this use.
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Perform scheduled maintenance. Check for loose
hardware, missing parts, broken parts, structural cracks,
and excessive wear. Make repairs before putting implement
back into service. Serious breakdowns can result in injury
or death.
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Do not use implement to lift objects; to pull objects such as
fence posts, stumps, etc; or to push objects. The unit is not
designed or guarded for these uses.
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Do not use implement to tow other equipment unless it is
designed with a tow hitch. Doing so can result in loss of
control and damage the equipment.
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Do not alter implement or replace parts on the implement
with other brands. Other brands may not fit properly or
meet OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
specifications. They can weaken the integrity and impair the
safety, function, performance, and life of the implement.
Replace parts only with genuine OEM parts.
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Do not use implement for a purpose other than the work it
is designed to do as defined in this manual.
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Do not operate a broken or bent driveline. Such a driveline
will break apart while rotating at high speeds and can cause
serious injury or death. Always remove the implement from
use until the damaged driveline can be repaired or replaced.
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Never make contact with underground utilities such as
electrical power lines, gas lines, phone lines, etc. They can
cause serious injury or death from electrocution, explosion,
or fire. If in doubt, call 811 (USA) before digging so that
they can mark the location of underground services in the
area. For contact information, see Dig Safe in the
“Important Safety Information” starting on page 1.
CAUTION
!
To avoid minor or moderate injury:
Some tractors are equipped with two power take-off speeds.
Do not exceed 540 rpm power take-off speed or equipment
breakage may result.
Transport Rotary Tiller
DANGER
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Always disengage power take-off before lifting implement
up, and never operate implement in the raised position.
Objects can be thrown at high speeds toward people or
animals
WARNING
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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When traveling on public roadways, travel in such a way
that faster moving vehicles may pass safely. Use accessory
lights, clean reflectors, and a slow moving vehicle sign that
is visible from the back to warn operators in other vehicles
of your presence. Always comply with all federal, state, and
local laws.
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Reduce ground speed when turning and leave enough
clearance to avoid making contact with obstacles such as
buildings, trees, fences, etc. Making contact can result in
equipment damage and cause serious injury or death.
1. Raise tiller slightly off the ground. Place tractor in
park or set park brake, shut tractor off, and remove
switch key.
2. Set park stand for transporting. For detailed
instructions, refer to “Park Stand Operation” on
page 18.
3. When raising tiller to transport position, be sure the
driveline does not contact tractor or tiller except for
the spline connections. Adjust tractor’s 3-point hitch
lift height so that the lower 3-point hitch pins are not
raised more than 24" off the ground to prevent
driveline damage. If hydraulic left lever does not have
a lift height limiter, make a mark with tape or other
means to indicate maximum 24" lift height.
4. Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when turning,
and leave enough clearance so tiller does not
contact obstacles such as buildings, trees, or fences.
5. 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.
6. When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, shift tractor
to a lower gear.
IMPORTANT: Make sure all safety labels are in their
proper location and in good condition before
operation. Follow all directions on the safety labels.
IMPORTANT: To prevent park stand from being
damaged, always store stand in the transport
position before moving tractor with tiller attached.