Section 2: Operating
RTR12 & RTA12 Series (Serial No. ) Rotary Tillers 311-883M
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General Operating Notes
Before operating the tiller, the following inspection should
be performed:
1. Check oil level in gearbox and chaincase. Refer to
on page 31.
2. Check that all plugs have been replaced properly in
the gearbox and chaincase.
3. Be sure all tiller tines, bolts, and nuts are tight.
4. Be certain all guards, shields, tailgate, and front dirt
deflector are in place and secure.
5. Grease driveline shaft and all other grease fittings.
on page 31.
6. Clear area to be tilled of rocks, branches, and other
foreign objects.
7.
Tall grass and weeds should be mowed before tilling.
8. Do not engage power take-off at full throttle. Once
engaged, increase throttle to 540 power take-off
speed. Tiller tines will cut better at 540 power take-off
speed than at reduced throttle.
9. Tilling should not be done in wet conditions as soil
will stick to tines.
10. At first begin tilling at a slow forward speed and shift
up as ground conditions warrant.
11. Operate tiller with deck level to the ground.
12. Tiller tines will cut better at 540 rpm power take-off
speed.
13. After tilling the first 50 feet, stop and check to see that
the tiller is adjusted properly.
14. Do not make turns or attempt to back up while tiller is
in the ground. See important note above.
15. Do not engage power take-off with implement in the
fully raised position.
16. Periodically check for foreign objects wrapped
around the rotor shaft and remove them after
disengaging power take-off, turning off tractor
engine, and removing ignition key.
Turning or backing up with rotary tines
in the ground will damage the tiller.
General Operating Instructions
Before using your Land Pride RTR12 or RTA12 Series
Rotary Tiller, you should have completely read the
Operator’s Manual, properly attached the tiller to the
tractor, cut the driveline to proper length, run-in the
clutch, and gone through the Operating 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 tractor
to the site where you intend to till.
You should have
already cleaned this site of any large limbs, rocks,
trash, metal or other debris
. Best results will be
achieved if you have mounted your tiller offset to the right
far enough to cover the tread of your right tractor wheel.
Line the tractor up just to the right of center on your tillage
plot. You will be working from the center out and always
turning to the right to line up for your next pass.
Lower the tiller half way to the ground and reduce your
tractor engine speed to about one quarter throttle.
Engage the power take-off and gradually increase the
engine speed until you reach full power take-off speed of
540 rpm. Lower the tiller to the ground and
simultaneously 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.
When stopping, remember to lift the tiller out of the
ground, stop the tractor, reduce engine speed, disengage
the power take-off, set the park brake, shut off the tractor,
and remove the key. If you are tilling too shallow or too
deep, adjust the skid shoes accordingly. If the soil texture
is too coarse, lower the rear tailgate and reduce your
ground speed. If the soil texture is too fine, you will need
to raise your rear tailgate and increase your ground
speed. For any other problem conditions that may arise,
.
When you are done tilling for the day, make sure you use
proper tractor shutdown procedures before you get off of
the tractor. If you are detaching your tiller, make sure you
park it on a dry and level surface leaving it clean and
ready for the next use. When you put your tiller up for the
season, make sure you refer to the Storage Directions on
page 30.
With a little practice and a few adjustments, you will soon
be achieving the results you want with your Land Pride
Rotary Tiller. See
“Features and Benefits”
Section 6
or
“Specifications and Capacities” Section 5
for
additional information and performance enhancing
options.
