Land Pride RTR2570, Operator'S Manual

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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
Table of Contents
RTR2570 Rotary Tillers 311-251M 8/30/22
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Driveline Hook-up
Refer to Figure 1-6 on page 14:
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Tractor power take-off shaft shield, driveline shields, and
gearbox shaft shields must be installed and in good working
condition to avoid driveline entanglement and projectiles
flying off of the driveline.
•
Do not engage power take-off while connecting or
disconnecting the driveline, or while someone is standing
near the driveline. A person’s body and/or clothing can
become entangled in the driveline.
•
Do not use a power take-off adapter. The adapter will
increase strain on the tractor’s power take-off shaft causing
possible damage to shaft and driveline. It will also defeat
the purpose of the tractor’s power take-off shield.
•
Make certain driveline yokes are securely fastened at each
end. A loose yoke can work free allowing the driveline to
rotate uncontrollably.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Always follow “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” provided in
this manual before dismounting the tractor.
•
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-off
speed. Excessive speed can damage drive/driven
components and increase the risk of a thrown object hazard.
•
Check driveline when lowering implement 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 driveline damage.
IMPORTANT:
An additional driveline may be
required if implement will be attached to more than
one tractor or if a Quick-Hitch is attached.
IMPORTANT:
Drivelines with friction clutches must
go through a “run-in” prior to initial use and after long
periods of inactivity. For detailed instructions, see
“Driveline Maintenance” on page 24.
IMPORTANT:
Check driveline minimum collapsible
length before completing “Driveline Hook-up” .
Structural damage to the tractor and implement can
occur if this check is not made. Refer to “Check
Driveline Collapsible Length”
on page 16.
1. If driveline collapsible length has not been checked,
go to “Check Driveline Collapsible Length” on
page 16. Otherwise, continue with step 2 below.
2. Park tractor and implement on a level surface.
3. Shut tractor down before dismounting. Refer to
“Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page 13.
4. If tractor drawbar interferes with the driveline during
hook-up, disconnect driveline and move drawbar
forward, to the side, or remove.
5. Collapse driveline (#3) by pushing tractor end of
driveline toward the implement’s gearbox.
6. Pull back on driveline pull collar (#11) and push yoke
coupler onto the tractor power take-off shaft.
7. Release pull collar and continue to push driveline
coupler forward until pull collar pops out and locks in
place.
8. Pull on driveline yokes at the tractor and implement
end to make sure they are secured to the tractor
power take-off shaft and implement’s gearbox shaft.
9. The tractor’s lower 3-point arms should be adjusted
for lateral float. Please consult your tractor’s manual.
10. Continue with “Check Driveline Interference” on
page 17.