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see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and
warnings are serious - follow without exception.
Your life and the lives of others depend on it!

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30043

311-252M

RTA10 & RTA15 Series

RTA1042, RTA1050 & RTA1058
RTA1558, RTA1566 & RTA1574

Rotary Tillers

Operator’s Manual

7/25/13

Summary of Contents for RTA1566

Page 1: ...anual 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 2013 Printed 30043 311 25...

Page 2: ...embly Set Up 8 Dealer Preparations 8 Tractor Requirements 8 Torque Requirements 8 Parking Stand Assembly 8 Hitch Driveline Guard Rear Chain 9 Tractor Hook Up 10 Driveline Installation 11 Check Driveli...

Page 3: ...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 person...

Page 4: ...ractice Safe Maintenance Understand procedure before doing work Use proper tools and equipment refer to Operator s Manual for additional information Work in a clean dry area Lower the implement to the...

Page 5: ...uipment adequate for the weight involved Keep Riders Off Machinery Riders obstruct the operator s view they could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine Never allow children to operat...

Page 6: ...t www landpride com 3 Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as 818 130C Operate only w 540 rpm PTO 30043 Model RTA10 Model RTA15 300...

Page 7: ...llers 311 252M Important Safety Information Table of Contents 818 858C General Safety Instructions 30043 Model RTA10 Model RTA15 30043 Model RTA15 818 552C Rotating Driveline Hazard Keep Away ROTATING...

Page 8: ...ormation Table of Contents 818 540C Shield missing Do Not operate 13042 13042 818 552C Rotating Driveline Hazard Keep Away ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY Model RTA10 Model RTA15 Model RTA10 Model RTA15...

Page 9: ...by Land Pride to till the soil for seedbed and planting preparation They are adapted for 540rpm PTO three point hitch Category 1 mounting and are Quick Hitch adaptable The RTA10 Series have a 17 25 h...

Page 10: ...job ready for the assembly task Have a minimum of 2 people at hand during assembly Tractor Requirements Tractor horsepower should be within the range noted below Tractors outside the horsepower range...

Page 11: ...nuts at this time NOTE Remove driveline guard to make accessing driveline connection at the gearbox easier 8 Insert lower hitch pin 18 into clevis and secure with linch pin 19 9 Repeat step 5 through...

Page 12: ...upper three holes with existing wire retaining pin 7 Raise tiller fully up with 3 Point lift Measure the distance tines are off the ground If distance exceeds 14 adjust tractor s 3 Point lift height l...

Page 13: ...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...

Page 14: ...supplied with the driveline These chains must be attached to the driveline shields and to the rotary tiller and tractor to restrict the shields from rotating IMPORTANT A driveline that is too long can...

Page 15: ...h Check Driveline Interference 24513 Outer Shielding has been removed for clarity Check Driveline Interference 1 Start tractor and raise Rotary Tiller just enough to remove support blocks from under t...

Page 16: ...e all plugs have been replaced when completed Refer to Gearbox Lubrication Page 26 Check oil level in chaincase Make sure all plugs have been replaced when completed Refer to Chaincase Lubrication Pag...

Page 17: ...speed CAUTION Make certain you are not working over any underground wiring pipes or other obstructions If there is doubt contact your local utility services so that they may mark the location of all u...

Page 18: ...ing to till the following inspection should be performed 1 Check oil level in gearbox and chaincase Refer to Lubrication on page 25 2 Check that all plugs have been replaced properly in the gearbox an...

Page 19: ...sly 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 results...

Page 20: ...moved on the front tube 2 Slide lower hitch clevises 1 an equal amount left or right up to 7 while holding the 26 7 8 distance between clevises 3 Retighten hex nuts 2 to the correct torque value RTA T...

Page 21: ...e 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 Refer to Figure 3 3 Rear deflector 1 can be...

Page 22: ...sting 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 pivo...

Page 23: ...oriented correctly when installed 30052 Driveline Protection Tiller drive components are protected from shock loads with either a two plate friction clutch or a shear bolt Shear bolt protection is di...

Page 24: ...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 Inspec...

Page 25: ...nge 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 2 3 e 2nd Friction disc 8 f Bearing 9 4 Inspect all...

Page 26: ...ed in Lubrication on page 25 5 Drain and refill gearbox and chaincase oil Be sure to replace all oil plugs Drain oil in gearbox by removing the bottom drain plug or right hand cap Drain oil in chainca...

Page 27: ...lube Multi purpose grease lube Multi purpose oil lube Intervals in hours at which lubrication is required Lubrication Legend Chaincase Type of Lubrication Shell Gadus S2 V220 00 flowable grease or equ...

Page 28: ...ough dipstick hole until oil reaches top mark on dipstick Do not overfill Reinstall vented dipstick and tighten Type of Lubrication Gear Lube 80 90W EP Gearbox 15 Series With Side Plug Location Check...

Page 29: ...16 26 23 19 25 25 18 32 32 18 29 29 22 36 36 22 Number of flanges 5 6 7 Number of Tines per Flange 4 Tine Construction Alloy steel heat treated C shaped blades Skid Shoes Adjustable Storage Stands Adj...

Page 30: ...3 33 12 54 39 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...

Page 31: ...36 Max Right 36 22 Max Left Fits Land Pride Quick Hitch Allows for quick and easy one person hook up Does not offset with Quick Hitch Adjustable Parking stand Allows for easy hook up and storage Adjus...

Page 32: ...one person hook up Does not offset to the left with Quick Hitch Adjustable Parking Stand Allows for easy hook up and storage Adjustable Skid Shoes Control depth with various settings Formed and reinfo...

Page 33: ...nes 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 shoes Replace tin...

Page 34: ...45 310 230 405 300 3 4 10 235 170 360 265 510 375 M18 X 1 5 220 165 350 260 485 355 3 4 16 260 190 405 295 570 420 M20 X 2 5 280 205 440 325 610 450 7 8 9 225 165 585 430 820 605 M20 X 1 5 310 230 650...

Page 35: ...esigned 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 pro...

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

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