Land Pride RTA10 Series, Operator'S Manual

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7/25/13 RTA10 & RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311-252M
Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
Table of Contents
Driveline Installation
Refer to Figure 1-3, Figure 1-4 and 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 PTO at low engine rpm to minimize
start-up torque. Drivelines with friction slip clutches
must go through a “run-in” operation prior to initial
use and after long periods of inactivity. See
“Driveline Protection” on page 21 for detailed
instructions on maintaining the slip clutch.
If Rotary Tiller is used on more than one tractor, an
additional driveline may be required - especially if a quick
hitch is used.
!
DANGER
Do not engage tractor PTO while hooking-up and unhooking
driveline or while someone is standing near the driveline. A
person’s body and/or clothing can become entangled in the
driveline resulting in serious injury or death.
!
WARNING
Do not use a PTO adaptor with a quick hitch. A PTO adapter
will increase strain on the tractor’s PTO shaft resulting in
possible damage to shaft and driveline.
!
DANGER
All guards and shields must be installed and in good working
condition at all times during tiller operation!
!
WARNING
Always disengage PTO, engage parking brake, shut tractor
engine off, remove switch key, and wait for tines to come to a
complete stop before dismounting from tractor.
!
WARNING
Do not over speed PTO or machine breakage may result. Some
tractors are equipped with multispeed PTO ranges. Be certain
your tractor’s PTO is set for 540 rpm.
IMPORTANT: The driveline must be lubricated
before putting it into service. Refer to “Lubrication”
on page 25 for detailed instructions.
IMPORTANT: Drivelines with friction clutches must
go through a “run-in” operation prior to initial use
and after long periods of inactivity.See “Driveline
Protection” on page 21 for detailed instructions.
Figure 1-3
Figure 1-4
Figure 1-5
Implement End
Tractor End
Push Pin Coupling
Push Pin Coupling
With
Shear Bolt Protection
22232
Implement End
Tractor End
Pull Collar Coupling
Push Pin Coupling
With
Shear Bolt Protection
22233
Implement End
Tractor End
Push Pin
Coupling
Pull Collar Coupling
With
Slip Clutch Protection
22234