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For an Operator’s Manual and Decal Kit 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 life and the lives of others depend on it! 

Rotary Tillers

RTR0542 & RTR0550

311-464M

Operator’s Manual

39239

 Printed 3/12/18

Summary of Contents for RTR0550

Page 1: ...Kit 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 You...

Page 2: ...t 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 Machi...

Page 3: ...6 Section 1 Assembly Set Up 7 Dealer Preparations 7 Tractor Requirements 7 Torque Requirements 7 Tractor Shutdown Procedure 7 Park Stand Adjustment 8 3 Point Hitch Assembly 8 Driveline Installation 9...

Page 4: ...d the appropriate 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 pr...

Page 5: ...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 operation...

Page 6: ...Safely Comply with state and local laws Use towing vehicle and trailer of adequate size and capacity Secure equipment towed on a trailer with tie downs and chains Sudden braking can cause a towed tra...

Page 7: ...ting 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 ROPS and seat be...

Page 8: ...r nearest 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 specified by Land Pride Wh...

Page 9: ...RTR0542 RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311 464M 3 12 18 5 23770 Reference RTR0542 RTR0550 Shown 23771 23760 23760 818 552C Rotating Driveline Hazard Keep Away 818 543C Guard missing Do Not operate entanglemen...

Page 10: ...u get years of satisfactory use from this tiller Application The RTR05 Series Reverse Till Rotary Tillers are designed and built by Land Pride to till soil for seedbed or planting preparation The RTR0...

Page 11: ...engaged 2 Park tractor and implement on level solid ground 3 Lower implement to ground or onto support blocks 4 Put tractor in park or set park brake turn off engine and remove switch key to prevent...

Page 12: ...re park stand in mounting bracket with 1 4 x 1 3 4 long wire lock pin 10 3 Point Hitch Assembly Refer to Figure 1 1 1 Attach 3 Point hitch Assembly 2 to inside of hitch plates with four 1 2 13 x 1 1 2...

Page 13: ...push pin pops out 4 Move driveline yokes back and forth to ensure driveline end is secured to the gearbox input shaft 5 Reattach slip clutch or shear bolt yoke end of driveline 12 to the gearbox shaf...

Page 14: ...hpins 1 and hitch pins 2 NOTE Land Pride s Quick Hitch can be attached to the tractor to provide quick and easy 3 point hook up and detachment See your nearest Land Pride dealer to purchase a Quick Hi...

Page 15: ...veline when lowering tiller into the ground to make sure it does not interfere with the tractor drawbar at maximum depth If needed shut tractor off and move or remove drawbar to prevent damage to the...

Page 16: ...check driveline minimum length during initial setup when connecting to a different tractor and when alternating between using a quick hitch and a standard 3 point hitch More than one driveline may be...

Page 17: ...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 Center of lower 3 point hitch pins do n...

Page 18: ...he equipment be pinched by moving components become entangled in rotating components be struck by objects be thrown or fall from the equipment etc Always disengage power take off immediately after lif...

Page 19: ...ush objects The unit is not designed or guarded for these uses 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...

Page 20: ...it up right and replace it through the bottom of the support bracket 4 Secure park stand with wire lock pin 5 Park tiller on a level solid surface 6 Shut tractor engine off and engage parking brake 7...

Page 21: ...ng Checklist If you have missed any of these steps please complete them before proceeding Now that you have properly prepared yourself and your tiller it s time to do some tilling Carefully drive the...

Page 22: ...roduce a fine soil texture or can be raised to produce a coarse soil texture Adjust the chain length by repositioning the chain 2 in slot A Rear Deflector Figure 3 1 23778 Skid Shoe Adjustment Refer t...

Page 23: ...hat the cutting edge crosses over the flange and leads in rotation as shown in Figure 4 1 3 Replace cap screws and fasteners 1 2 3 Tighten nuts to proper torque See TheTorque Values Chart in the Appen...

Page 24: ...of tilling and periodically each week An additional set of scribe marks can be added to check for slippage See Clutch Assembly to adjust for proper spring length Clutch Disassembly Refer to Figure 4...

Page 25: ...missing decals 6 Lubricate as noted in Lubrication Points on page 22 7 Drain and refill gearbox and chaincase oil Be sure to replace all oil plugs Drain oil in gearbox by removing the bottom drain plu...

Page 26: ...e and then reassemble Type of grease Multi Purpose Quantity Coat Generously Chaincase Type Recommended Shell Alvania EP00 Oil Alternate SAE 90 wt oil Quantity As required IMPORTANT Tiller should be le...

Page 27: ...nd Of Rotor Shaft Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Quantity As Required 23770 23780 Do not overfill Gearbox Check oil every 50 hours of operation Check oil level in gearbox by removing the center plu...

Page 28: ...nge 4 Tine construction Alloy steel heat treated C shaped blades Skid shoes Adjustable Storage stands Adjustable Rear deflector Adjustable Driveline Category II Off Center Shear bolt standard Slip Clu...

Page 29: ...Allows for easy hook up and storage Adjustable skid shoes Control depth with seven adjustments Formed rear deflector Keeps dirt in and leaves a level finish Forming gives deflector additional strength...

Page 30: ...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 shoes...

Page 31: ...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 16 260 190 405 295 5...

Page 32: ...Section 8 Torque Values Chart Table of Contents RTR0542 RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311 464M 3 12 18 28...

Page 33: ...roduct is not designed Misuse also specifically includes failure to properly maintain oil levels grease points and driveline shafts Claims under this Warranty should be made to the dealer which origin...

Page 34: ...Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com...

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