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Rotary Tiller

RTR1574 

S/N+

311-431M

Operator’s Manual

 Printed 1/19/21

35864

Summary of Contents for RTR1574

Page 1: ...t in French or Spanish 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 excep...

Page 2: ...nally 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...

Page 3: ...r Assistance 8 Serial Number 8 Section 1 Assembly Set Up 9 Dealer Preparations 9 Tractor Requirements 9 Torque Requirements 9 Tractor Shutdown Procedure 9 Park Stand 10 Hitch Rear Chain Set up 10 Fron...

Page 4: ...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 product...

Page 5: ...dren 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 opera...

Page 6: ...Remove all tools and unused parts from equipment before operation Do not weld or torch on galvanized metal as it will release toxic fumes Tire Safety Tire changing can be dangerous and must be perform...

Page 7: ...ith the control of the power machine Riders can be struck by objects or thrown from the equipment Never use tractor or implement to lift or transport riders Prepare for Emergencies Be prepared if a fi...

Page 8: ...silica particles This dust can cause serious injury to the lungs silicosis There are guidelines which should be followed if crystalline silica quartz is present in the dust Be aware of and follow OSH...

Page 9: ...Important Safety Information 1 19 21 5 This page left blank intentionally...

Page 10: ...aler 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 35866 specified by Land Pride When ord...

Page 11: ...formation Table of Contents 1 19 21 RTR1574 S N Rotary Tiller 311 431M 7 35867 13042 13042 818 552C Rotating Driveline Hazard Keep Away 818 552C Rotating Driveline Hazard Keep Away 818 540C Shield mis...

Page 12: ...maintenance and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from this implement Application The RTR15 Series Reverse Till Rotary Tillers are designed and built by Land Pride...

Page 13: ...the range noted below Tractors outside the horsepower range must not be used Hitch Category Cat I RTR1574 25 50 horsepower WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Lightweight tractors with rear attac...

Page 14: ...sure wire retainer is hooked over the end of the retaining pin 3 Lower tiller onto the park stand Hitch Rear Chain Set up Refer to Figure 1 1 1 Install upper hitch plates 5 6 to outside of gearbox mou...

Page 15: ...2 b Tighten hex nut 2 to the correct torque 9 If Rotary Tiller is to be side shifted skip to Tiller Hitch Sideshift on page 22 HOLD 26 7 8 ADJUST TO SUIT 30352 13 7 16 Hold 26 7 8 Front Deflector Figu...

Page 16: ...rely fastened to the gearbox input shaft 5 Continue with Tractor Hook Up on this page Tractor Hook Up DANGER To avoid serious injury or death A crushing hazard exists while hooking up and unhooking th...

Page 17: ...g 3 4 diameter hitch pin 6 and hairpin cotter 8 Hitch pin 6 and hairpin cotter 8 are supplied by customer 5 Place a level 3 on end plate as shown and adjust tractor s top center link to level tiller f...

Page 18: ...e 1 7 on page 13 The driveline 1 fastens to the tractor power take off shaft with a push pin coupler or pull collar 1 If driveline collapsible length has not been checked go to Check Driveline Collaps...

Page 19: ...thout changing 3 point lift height shut tractor down before dismounting Refer to Tractor Shutdown Procedure on page 9 3 Check to make sure driveline does not exceed any of the limits listed below Driv...

Page 20: ...ctural 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 all appl...

Page 21: ...pull outer and inner drivelines profiles apart 4 Measure and record Free Length of inner and outer profiles as shown in Figure 1 11 5 Lubricate driveline u joints bearings and profiles Refer to Lubri...

Page 22: ...Safety Information DANGER To avoid serious injury or death Do not engage power take off while hooking up or unhooking the driveline or while someone is standing near the driveline A person s body and...

Page 23: ...e contact with a solid object Some tractors are equipped with two power take off speeds Be certain your tractor s power take off shaft is set up to operate at 540 rpm Do not exceed 540 rpm power take...

Page 24: ...Parking The following steps should be done when preparing to store the tiller or unhitch it from the tractor Refer to Figure 2 1 1 Reposition left hand skid shoe 1 by a Loosening bolt 4 and removing...

Page 25: ...e 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...

Page 26: ...h and gearbox assembly 3 to the new desired location 5 Re center the lower hitch clevises 5 with respect to the gearbox 6 Check to make sure lower hitch clevis 5 are 26 7 8 apart from inside of clevis...

Page 27: ...the skid shoes and lower the tiller onto the support Make certain the tiller is secure resting on the support before working on or around the tiller 2 Always place tractor in park set tractor brakes s...

Page 28: ...oid shear bolt breakage by making sure the tiller is out of the ground before engaging power take off Engage power take off slowly at low engine rpm Increase engine speed to 540 rpm only after tines a...

Page 29: ...ce 2 Plate Disassembly Step 1 Remove snap ring Step 6 Inspect friction disks and hub 10449 Step 2 Compress Belleville Springs to the pressure plate by tightening the four hex nuts and then placing the...

Page 30: ...the drivetrain if the tractor is started and power take off is engaged or crushed by an unsupported implement 1 Clean off any dirt and grease that may have accumulated on the Rotary Tiller Scrape off...

Page 31: ...ner tube of the driveline shaft with a light film of grease and then reassemble Type of grease Multi Purpose Quantity Coat Generously 8 Hours 20 Hours 14190 14191 22270 Do not overfill 50 Hrs Multi pu...

Page 32: ...y As required IMPORTANT Tiller should be level when checking oil level in chaincase Check oil level by removing lower level plug Oil should reach bottom of plug hole Remove fill plug and add recommend...

Page 33: ...ne Construction Alloy steel heat treated C shaped blades Skid Shoes Adjustable Storage Stands Adjustable Rear Deflector Adjustable profile stamped rear deflector Front Deflector Rubber Driveline Categ...

Page 34: ...x Right 40 6 147 3 cm 43 31 Max Left 109 78 7 cm Fits Land Pride Quick Hitch Allows for quick and easy one person hook up Does not offset to the left with Quick Hitch Adjustable Parking stand Allows f...

Page 35: ...r 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 Re...

Page 36: ...145 105 225 165 315 230 5 8 11 130 97 205 150 285 210 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 1...

Page 37: ...urpose for which the product 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 t...

Page 38: ...Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com...

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