Land Pride RTA1558, Operator'S Manual

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Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
Table of Contents
RTA1558, RTA1566, & RTA1574 Rotary Tillers 311-252M 12/19/18
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Driveline Maximum Length
Figure 1-9
Check Driveline Maximum Length
Refer to Figure 1-9:
Driveline maximum length must, when fully extended,
have 1/3 overlap of the profile tubes with both inner and
outer profile tubes being of equal length as shown in
Figure 1-9. Check driveline maximum allowable length as
follows:
1. Make sure “Check Driveline Collapsible Length”
on page 12 has been completed before continuing
with instructions below.
2. Unhook driveline profiles from the tractor and
implement.
3. If profiles are assembled together, pull outer and
inner drivelines profiles apart.
4. Measure and record “Free Length” of inner and outer
profiles as shown in Figure 1-9.
5. Lubricate driveline u-joints, bearings, and profiles.
Refer to “Lubrication Points” on page 25.
6. Assemble driveline halves together until profile tubes
have exactly 1/3 profile overlap as shown.
7. Measure driveline “Maximum Allowable Length” and
record that length here ______.
8. Start tractor, raise implement slightly, and drive
forward enough to clear support blocks.
9. Lower implement to ground and shut tractor down
before dismounting. Refer to “Tractor Shutdown
Procedure” on page 7.
10. Continue with “Driveline Hook-Up” on page 11.
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Outer Shielding has been removed for clarity.
IMPORTANT: The driveline must be lubricated
before putting it into service. Refer to “Lubrication
Points” on page 25.
Maximum Driveline Movement During Operation
Figure 1-10
Check Driveline Interference
Refer to Figure 1-10:
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Do not raise center of lower 3-point hitch pins more than
30" above ground with power take-off engaged. Do not
engage power take-off if hitch pins are more than 30" above
ground. The driveline can break and send projectiles.
• A rotating driveline must not exceed an angle of 25 degrees
up or down, and never engage a driveline while at an angle
exceeding 25 degrees up or down. The driveline can break
and send projectiles.
1. Start tractor, raise implement fully up, and back
implement over the support blocks used to
“Check
Driveline Collapsible Length” on page 12,
2. Without changing 3-point lift height, shut tractor
down before dismounting. Refer to “Tractor
Shutdown Procedure” on page 7.
3. Check to make sure driveline does not exceed any of
the limits listed below:
•
Driveline does not exceed maximum allowable
length recorded in step 7 under
“Check Driveline
Maximum Length” on this page.
•
Center of lower 3-point hitch pins do not exceed
30" above ground level.
•
Driveline angle does not exceed 25
o
above
horizontal or 25
o
below horizontal.
4. If any limit was exceeded, adjust tractor 3-point lift
limiter to the height that will keep the driveline within
the recommended limit listed above.
5. If needed, repeat steps 1-4 until all limits mentioned
in step 3 are maintained.
6. Start tractor, raise implement slightly, and drive
forward enough to clear support blocks.
7. Lower implement to ground and shut tractor down
before dismounting. Refer to
“Tractor Shutdown
Procedure” on page 7.
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