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Section 2: Operating 

Table of Contents

RTA1558, RTA1566, & RTA1574 Rotary Tillers 311-252M

12/19/18

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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 (#3) by:

a. Loosening bolt (#1) and removing bolt (#2). 

b. Pivot skid shoe down and replace bolt (#2) in the 

top hole as shown. 

c. Tighten bolts (#1 & #2) to the correct torque.

2. Repeat step #1 for the right-hand skid shoe.

3. Set park stand to desired height to maintain tiller 

height for re-hook-up and install pin to lock in place.

Figure 2-1

4. Park tiller on a level, solid area.

5. Shut tractor engine off and engage parking brake.

6. Unhitch from tractor.

WARNING

!

To avoid serious injury or death:  
An unsupported parked tiller can tip over. Always use park 

stand and/or support blocks to prevent it from tipping over 

onto a person.

7.

Check tiller for stability by physically applying 
pressure at the hitch plates to see if it will tip forward 
or backwards. If the tiller moves in either direction, 
then block under the tiller as needed to prevent that 
movement.

8. See 

“Long-Term Storage” 

on page 24 for additional 

information on long term storage of your tiller.

IMPORTANT: 

It is important to adjust the skid shoes 

down as shown in Figure 2-1 to stabilize the tiller 
when parked. Always follow “Skid Shoe Adjustment” 
steps on page 20 when repositioning the skid shoes.

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General Operating Notes

Before beginning to till the following inspection should be 
performed:

1.

Check oil level in gearbox and chaincase. Refer to 

“Ordering Replacement Parts”

 on page 24.

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, and dirt deflectors are 

in place and secure.

5. Grease driveline shaft and all other grease fittings. 

Refer to 

“Ordering Replacement Parts”

 on page 24.

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. Operated tiller with deck level to the ground.

12. Tiller should be operated with the tiller deck level to 

the ground.

13. Tiller tines will cut better when operating the tractor at 

full 540 rpm power take-off speed than at reduced 
throttle.

14. After tilling the first 50 feet, stop and check to see that 

the tiller is adjusted properly.

15. Do not make turns or attempt to back up while tiller is 

in the ground. See important note below.

16. Do not engage power take-off with machine in the 

fully raised or lowered position.

17. 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.

IMPORTANT

Turning or backing up with rotary tines 

in the ground will damage the tiller.

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Страница 1: ...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 li...

Страница 2: ...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 this m...

Страница 3: ...Up 7 Dealer Preparations 7 Tractor Requirements 7 Torque Requirements 7 Tractor Shutdown Procedure 7 Park Stand Set up 8 Hitch Rear Chain Set up 8 Driveline Installation 9 Tractor Hook Up 10 Drivelin...

Страница 4: ...riate 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 products Refer...

Страница 5: ...ildren 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 ope...

Страница 6: ...location Allow only enough slack in the chain to permit turning Always hitch the implement to the machine towing it Do not use the safety chain tow the implement Transport Safely Comply with federal s...

Страница 7: ...hones while operating 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...

Страница 8: ...arest 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 30043 specified by Land Pride...

Страница 9: ...ation Table of Contents RTA1558 RTA1566 RTA1574 Rotary Tillers 311 252M 12 19 18 5 30053 13042 13042 818 543C Guard Missing Do Not operate 818 540C Shield missing Do Not operate 818 552C Rotating Driv...

Страница 10: ...horsepower tractors with 540 rpm power take off and 3 Point Cat l hitch mount They are also Quick Hitch adaptable These Land Pride Rotary Tiller have uses and applications in landscaping nurseries ga...

Страница 11: ...outside the horsepower range must not be used Hitch Category Cat I RTA1558 17 35 horsepower RTA1566 20 40 horsepower RTA1574 25 50 horsepower WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Lightweight trac...

Страница 12: ...is time 2 Install 2 long spacer 2 between top 3 Point hitch plates 6 7 with 3 4 10 x 4 GR5 bolt 11 lock washer 18 and hex nut 14 3 Securely tighten all bolts 10 11 to the correct torque 4 Install driv...

Страница 13: ...ase the pull collar or push pin and continue to push the driveline onto the gearbox shaft until the pull collar or push pin pops out and locks in place 4 Push pull on slip clutch or shear bolt yoke en...

Страница 14: ...l on the square tube and adjust one of the two tractor s lower 3 Point arms up or down to level tiller from left to right NOTE Hairpin cotter 8 and hitch pin 7 are customer supplied Tractor Hook Up Re...

Страница 15: ...lapsible and maximum length before completing Driveline Hook Up instructions Structural damage to the tractor and implement can occur if these checks are not made Refer to Check Driveline Collapsible...

Страница 16: ...ing structural 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...

Страница 17: ...n Points on page 25 Maximum Driveline Movement During Operation Figure 1 10 Check Driveline Interference Refer to Figure 1 10 WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Do not raise center of lower 3 po...

Страница 18: ...power take off while hooking up or unhooking the driveline or while someone is standing near the driveline A person s body and or clothing can become entangled in the driveline Keep yourself and all o...

Страница 19: ...for a purpose other than the work it is designed to do as defined in this manual A rotating driveline must not exceed an angle of 25 degrees up or down and never engage a driveline while at an angle...

Страница 20: ...uld be performed 1 Check oil level in gearbox and chaincase Refer to Ordering Replacement Parts on page 24 2 Check that all plugs have been replaced properly in the gearbox and chaincase 3 Be sure all...

Страница 21: ...neously 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 res...

Страница 22: ...Hitch Offset Figure 3 1 HOLD 26 7 8 ADJUST TO SUIT 30352 Adjust To Suit Hold 26 7 8 Adjust Clevis Left or Right Up To 7 Maximum Top 3 Point Hitch Sideshift Refer to Figure 3 2 The top three point hit...

Страница 23: ...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 Adjustment Refer to Figure 3 3 Rear deflector...

Страница 24: ...resting 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 p...

Страница 25: ...ion clutches should be run in prior to initial operation and after long periods of inactivity to remove any oxidation that may have accumulated on the friction surfaces Repeat run in instructions at t...

Страница 26: ...e 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 Inspe...

Страница 27: ...lips up or down on stop flange 5 and then rotate flange 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...

Страница 28: ...ards 6 Replace all damaged or missing decals 7 Store tiller on a level surface in a clean dry place Inside storage will reduce maintenance and make for a longer tiller life 8 Follow all parking instru...

Страница 29: ...isconnect driveline shaft from the tractor and slide apart Clean and coat the inner tube of the driveline shaft with a light film of grease and then reassemble Type of grease Multi Purpose Quantity Co...

Страница 30: ...Gearbox 15 Series With Side Plug Location Check oil every 50 hours of operation Remove middle oil plug see arrow If oil is below plug hole then add recommended gear lube through top plug hole until oi...

Страница 31: ...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 Deflector Adj...

Страница 32: ...ws for quick and easy one person hook up Does not offset to the left with Quick Hitch Adjustable Park Stand Allows for easy hook up and storage Adjustable Skid Shoes Control depth with various setting...

Страница 33: ...orn 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 sho...

Страница 34: ...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 5 220 165 350 260 485 355 3 4 16 260 190 405...

Страница 35: ...t designed 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...

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

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