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Table of Contents
Rotary Tillers
RTA2064, RTA2072, RTR2064 & RTR2072
25590
311-328M
Operator’s Manual
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!
7/03/07
© Copyright 2007 Printed
Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied
with standard unit.
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Land Pride Table of Contents Table of Contents Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .1 Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication 14 Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Tine Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Driveline Prote
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REMOVE Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Safety at All Times Look For The Safety Alert Symbol Thoroughly read and understand The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a the instructions given in this potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra manual before operation. Refer to safety precaution must be taken. When you see this t
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Reduce speed if towed load is not Use Safety Transport equipped with brakes. Lights and Devices Machinery Safely Use the following maximum speed - tow load weight ratios as Slow moving tractors, self- Comply with state and local laws. propelled equipment, and towed a guideline: Maximum transport speed for implements can create a
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Avoid High Wear Prepare for Emergencies Pressure Fluids Hazard Protective Equipment Be prepared if a fire starts. Escaping fluid under pressure can Protective clothing and equipment Keep a first aid kit and fire penetrate the skin causing serious should be worn. extinguisher handy. injury. Wear clothing and equipment Keep emergen
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified Safety Labels by Land Pride. When ordering new components make sure 1. Your tiller comes equipped with all safety labels in place. the correct safety labels are included in the request. To or- They were designed to help you safely operate your tiller. der new labels go to your Land Pride dealer. Read and follow these directions. 5. Refer to this section for proper label placement
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818-142C 25591 General Rotating Driveline 818-858C 25591 General Safety Instructions 818-540C Shield missing - Do Not operate. 22228 ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 818-552C Rotating Driveline Hazard - Keep Away! 22228 7/03/07 RTA2064, RTA2072, RTR2064 & RTR2072 Rotary Tillers 311-328M 5
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Land Pride Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new Owner Assistance product owners. The Warranty Registration card should be filled out by This implement has been designed with care and built by the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is skilled workers using quality materials. Proper assembly, necessary to provide you with quality customer service. maintenance, and safe operating practices will help you If customer service or
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Tractor Requirements Driveline Guard Assembly This tiller is designed with a 3-point category I hitch. 1. Assemble clamp (#5) to the plate (#8) with one of the Horsepower rating of tractor should not exceed 40 PTO wing bolts (#9). horsepower. 2. Assemble the driveline guard (#6) to the top hitch with the four other wing bolts (#9). NOTE: In order to maintain steering control, ballast 3. Install cover (#7)
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up 20548 Hitch, Stand & Shaft Cover Assembly Figure 1-1 RTA2064, RTA2072, RTR2064 & RTR2072 Rotary Tillers 311-328M 7/03/07 8
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Tractor Hook-Up Implement End Refer to Figure 1-2: 1. When using tractors with multi-speed PTO, be certain PTO is set for 540 RPM. 2. Back tractor up to tiller until lower 3-Point links are aligned with hitch clevises on tiller. 3. Secure the tractor’s 3-Point lower links to the lower Tractor End hitch clevises using 7/8” diameter hitch pins. 4. Secure the tractor’s top link to the tiller top hitch Pull Collar Coupling using a 3/4” diam
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Refer to Figure 1-6: 3. The driveline will require shortening if it is too long to fit between the tractor and tiller gearbox. Shorten driveline as follows: a. Set tractor in park, shut tractor engine off, set park brake and remove switch key. b. Pull driveline apart into two sections as shown in Figure 1-6. Attach the outer driveline universal joint to the tractor shaft and inner driveline universal joint to the tiller gearbox shaft. P
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Operating Section 2: Operating 6. Grease driveline shaft and all other grease fittings. Transporting 7. Clear the area to be tilled of rocks, branches and IMPORTANT: Always disengage PTO before raising other foreign objects. the tiller to transport position. 8. Tall grass and weeds may need to be mowed before tilling. 9. Operate with 540 rpm PTO tractor. ! CAUTION 10. At first begin tilling at a slow forward speed and shift When traveling on public roads w
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Operating Operating Instructions Before using your Land Pride RTA20 Series Rotary Tiller, you should have completely read the Operator’s Manual, properly attached the Tiller to the tractor, cut the Drive-line 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. C
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3: Adjustments Section 3: Adjustments Drive Chain Rear Deflector & Down Pressure Kit Refer to Figure 3-1: The tension on the drive chain can be easily adjusted by The rear deflector can be adjusted closer to the ground to using the chain tightener stud. produce a fine soil texture or can be raised to produce a coarse soil texture by adjusting the spring rods. Adjust Should excessive backlash occur, unscrew the lock nut, rear deflector to the desired height an
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Direction of Travel Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication Maintenance Driveline Protection Driveline components are protected from shock loads by a friction slip clutch. The clutch must be capable of ! CAUTION slippage during operation to protect the gearbox, For safety reasons, each maintenance operation must be driveline and other drive train parts. performed with the tractor’s PTO disengaged, the Tiller Friction clutches sho
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication Clutch Disassembly & Assembly Assembly If clutch run-in procedure indicates that one or more of the friction disks did not slip, then the clutch must be disassembled to separate the friction disks. NOTE: Before proceeding, secure clutch firmly in a vise or other clamping device to prevent injury. Step 1 Place the hub and friction disks into the Disassembly housing. Step 1 Remove snap ring. Step 2 Compress the Belleville Springs
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication Clutches With 8 Hex Socket Bolts Clutch Run-In Refer to Figure 4-3: 1. Loosen counterclockwise all 8 hex head socket bolts uniformly 6 full turns. 2. Cycle clutch on and off 5 or 6 times (15 seconds on and 15 seconds off) with the engine operating at half throttle. Disengage driveline, shut off tractor and (IMPORTANT NOTICE) Check position of lip on stop remove key. Wait for all components to stop before flange (UP or DOWN). dism
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication Storage At the end of the working season or when the tiller will not be used for a long period, it is good practice to clean off any dirt or grease that may have accumulated on any of the moving parts. Check the tines for wear and replace if necessary. See Tine Replacement earlier in this section. Inspect the tiller for loose, damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace if needed. Lubricate as noted in Lubrication starting on pa
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication Lubrication Lubrication Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Intervals in hours at which 20 spray lube grease lube oil lube lubrication is required. Legend 8 Hours Driveline U-Joint (Both Ends) Coat PTO u-joint with grease every 8 hours of operation. 22230 Type of grease = Multi-Purpose Quantity = Coat Generously 20 Hours Driveline Shaft Disconnect Driveline from the tractor and slide apart. Clean and coat the inner tube of
