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12/19/18

RTA1558, RTA1566, & RTA1574 Rotary Tillers 311-252M

Machine Identification

Record your machine details in the log below. If you replace this manual, be sure to transfer this information to the new 
manual.

If you, or the dealer, have added Options not originally ordered with the machine, or removed Options that were 
originally ordered, the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine. Update the record by 
adding the machine weight and measurements provided in the Specifications & Capacities Section of this manual with 
the Option(s) weight and measurements.

Dealer Contact Information

Model Number

Serial Number

Machine Height

Machine Length

Machine Width

Machine Weight

Delivery Date

First Operation

Accessories

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WARNING: Cancer and reproductive harm - 

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Summary of Contents for RTA1558

Page 1: ...in French Language please see your Land Pride dealer Read the Operator s Manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your li...

Page 2: ...ordered the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine Update the record by adding the machine weight and measurements provided in the Specifications Capacities Section of this m...

Page 3: ...Up 7 Dealer Preparations 7 Tractor Requirements 7 Torque Requirements 7 Tractor Shutdown Procedure 7 Park Stand Set up 8 Hitch Rear Chain Set up 8 Driveline Installation 9 Tractor Hook Up 10 Drivelin...

Page 4: ...riate App on your smart phone open the App point your phone on the QR code and take a picture Dealer QR Locator The QR code on the left will link you to available dealers for Land Pride products Refer...

Page 5: ...ildren to play on the power machine or implement Use extra caution when backing up Before the tractor starts to move look down and behind to make sure the area is clear Safety at All Times Careful ope...

Page 6: ...location Allow only enough slack in the chain to permit turning Always hitch the implement to the machine towing it Do not use the safety chain tow the implement Transport Safely Comply with federal s...

Page 7: ...hones while operating equipment Use Seat Belt and ROPS Land Pride recommends the use of a CAB or roll over protective structures ROPS and seat belt in almost all power machines Combination of a CAB or...

Page 8: ...arest dealer visit our dealer locator at www landpride com 3 Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as 30043 specified by Land Pride...

Page 9: ...ation Table of Contents RTA1558 RTA1566 RTA1574 Rotary Tillers 311 252M 12 19 18 5 30053 13042 13042 818 543C Guard Missing Do Not operate 818 540C Shield missing Do Not operate 818 552C Rotating Driv...

Page 10: ...horsepower tractors with 540 rpm power take off and 3 Point Cat l hitch mount They are also Quick Hitch adaptable These Land Pride Rotary Tiller have uses and applications in landscaping nurseries ga...

Page 11: ...outside the horsepower range must not be used Hitch Category Cat I RTA1558 17 35 horsepower RTA1566 20 40 horsepower RTA1574 25 50 horsepower WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Lightweight trac...

Page 12: ...is time 2 Install 2 long spacer 2 between top 3 Point hitch plates 6 7 with 3 4 10 x 4 GR5 bolt 11 lock washer 18 and hex nut 14 3 Securely tighten all bolts 10 11 to the correct torque 4 Install driv...

Page 13: ...ase the pull collar or push pin and continue to push the driveline onto the gearbox shaft until the pull collar or push pin pops out and locks in place 4 Push pull on slip clutch or shear bolt yoke en...

Page 14: ...l on the square tube and adjust one of the two tractor s lower 3 Point arms up or down to level tiller from left to right NOTE Hairpin cotter 8 and hitch pin 7 are customer supplied Tractor Hook Up Re...

Page 15: ...lapsible and maximum length before completing Driveline Hook Up instructions Structural damage to the tractor and implement can occur if these checks are not made Refer to Check Driveline Collapsible...

Page 16: ...ing structural damage to the tractor and implement Always check driveline minimum length during initial setup and when connecting to a different tractor More than one driveline may be required to fit...

Page 17: ...n 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 po...

Page 18: ...power take off while hooking up or unhooking the driveline or while someone is standing near the driveline A person s body and or clothing can become entangled in the driveline Keep yourself and all o...

Page 19: ...for a purpose other than the work it is designed to do as defined in this manual A rotating driveline must not exceed an angle of 25 degrees up or down and never engage a driveline while at an angle...

Page 20: ...uld be performed 1 Check oil level in gearbox and chaincase Refer to Ordering Replacement Parts on page 24 2 Check that all plugs have been replaced properly in the gearbox and chaincase 3 Be sure all...

Page 21: ...neously 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 Travel about 50 ft and then stop to check your res...

Page 22: ...Hitch Offset Figure 3 1 HOLD 26 7 8 ADJUST TO SUIT 30352 Adjust To Suit Hold 26 7 8 Adjust Clevis Left or Right Up To 7 Maximum Top 3 Point Hitch Sideshift Refer to Figure 3 2 The top three point hit...

Page 23: ...stud clockwise to 20 30 foot pounds 3 Tighten right hand nut clockwise to 400 ft lbs Be sure to hold stud in position while tightening nut Rear Deflector Adjustment Refer to Figure 3 3 Rear deflector...

Page 24: ...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 3 Loosen p...

Page 25: ...ion 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 t...

Page 26: ...e of clutch housing Step 5 Remove thrust plate with Belleville Springs and lug rings to access friction disks and hub for inspection or service 2 Plate Disassembly Step 1 Remove snap ring Step 6 Inspe...

Page 27: ...lips up or down on stop flange 5 and then rotate flange and remove it 3 Remove the following inner components a Spring kit 6 b Pressure flange 7 c 1st Friction Disc 8 d Hub with flange and pull collar...

Page 28: ...ards 6 Replace all damaged or missing decals 7 Store tiller on a level surface in a clean dry place Inside storage will reduce maintenance and make for a longer tiller life 8 Follow all parking instru...

Page 29: ...isconnect driveline shaft 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 Co...

Page 30: ...Gearbox 15 Series With Side Plug Location Check oil every 50 hours of operation Remove middle oil plug see arrow If oil is below plug hole then add recommended gear lube through top plug hole until oi...

Page 31: ...27 37 37 16 58 43 31 Number of Flanges 7 8 9 Number of Tines per Flange 4 Tine Construction Alloy steel heat treated C shaped blades Skid Shoes Adjustable Storage Stands Adjustable Rear Deflector Adj...

Page 32: ...ws for quick and easy one person hook up Does not offset to the left with Quick Hitch Adjustable Park Stand Allows for easy hook up and storage Adjustable Skid Shoes Control depth with various setting...

Page 33: ...orn or bent Tines are incorrectly installed Obstacles are entangled in tines and or rotor Lower hitch clevises are in the wrong position Lower tractor 3 Point arms Increase tractor rpm Adjust skid sho...

Page 34: ...205 150 285 210 M16 X 1 5 155 115 240 180 335 245 5 8 18 150 110 230 170 325 240 M18 X 2 5 195 145 310 230 405 300 3 4 10 235 170 360 265 510 375 M18 X 1 5 220 165 350 260 485 355 3 4 16 260 190 405...

Page 35: ...t designed Misuse also specifically includes failure to properly maintain oil levels grease points and driveline shafts Claims under this Warranty must be made to the dealer which originally sold the...

Page 36: ...Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com...

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