Land Pride RTR1550 Operator's Manual
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Read the Operator's Manual entirely. When you see this symbol,
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the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow
without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it!
Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied
with standard unit.
For an Operator's Manual and Decal Kit in French
Language, please see your Land Pride dealer.
311-431
Operator's Manual
Printed 2/1/17
35864
M
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- Page 1 Your life and the lives of others depend on it! Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit. For an Operator’s Manual and Decal Kit in French Language, please see your Land Pride dealer. Printed 2/1/17...
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Page 2: Machine Identification
Machine Identification Record your machine details in the log below. If you replace this manual, be sure to transfer this information to the new manual. If you, or the dealer, have added Options not originally ordered with the machine, or removed Options that were originally ordered, the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine. - Page 3 Land Pride assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Land Pride reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit. This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future.
- Page 4 Download the appropriate App on your Refer to Parts Manual QR smart phone, open the App, point your Locator on this page for phone on the QR code and take a picture. detailed instructions. RTR1550, RTR1558, RTR1566 & RTR1574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M 2/1/17...
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Page 5: Safety At All Times
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. - Page 6 Replace parts on this implement drawbar support or other specified the job that are in good condition. with genuine Land Pride parts only. anchor location. Allow only Lower implement to the ground and Do not alter this implement in a way...
- Page 7 Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Prepare for Emergencies Wear Avoid High Protective Equipment Pressure Fluids Hazard Be prepared if a fire starts. Keep a first aid kit and fire ...
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Page 8: Safety Labels
Spray soapy water onto the cleaned area. all damaged or missing labels. Order new labels from your Peel backing from label and press label firmly onto the nearest Land Pride dealer. To find your nearest dealer, surface. visit our dealer locator at www.landpride.com. - Page 9 35867 ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 818-552C Rotating Driveline Hazard - Keep Away! ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 13042 818-552C Rotating Driveline Hazard Keep Away! 818-540C Shield missing - Do Not operate. 13042 2/1/17 RTR1550, RTR1558, RTR1566 & RTR1574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M...
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Page 10: Using This Manual
Application Model No. ___________Serial No. _______________ The RTR15 Series Reverse-Till Rotary Tillers are designed and built by Land Pride to till soil for seedbed For quick reference and prompt service, record model and planting preparation. They are adapted for 540rpm... -
Page 11: Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
Hitch Category ......Cat. I RTR1550 & RTA1558 ....17-35 HP RTR1566 . - Page 12 13 7/16" from center of gearbox input shaft. RTA Tiller Hitch Figure 1-2 35868 Hitch & Rear Chain Set-up Figure 1-1 RTR1550, RTR1558, RTR1566 & RTR1574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M 2/1/17...
- Page 13 3. Secure to tiller with lower front deflector mount bar (#5), 3/8" lock washers (#6), and 3/8" hex nuts (#7). 4. Securely tighten all bolts. Refer to the “Torque Values Chart” on page 29. 2/1/17 RTR1550, RTR1558, RTR1566 & RTR1574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M...
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Page 14: Tractor Hook-Up
To avoid bodily injury caused by accidental falling of tiller, stabilize unit with park stand, support stands, and/or blocks. NOTE: Land Pride’s Quick Hitch can be attached to the tractor to provide quick and easy 3-point hook- up and detachment. See your nearest Land Pride dealer to purchase a Quick-Hitch. -
Page 15: Driveline Installation
IMPORTANT: An additional driveline may be 22234 required if the implement is hooked to different Driveline With Push Pin Coupler & Pull Collar Coupler tractors or when implementing a Quick Hitch. Figure 1-8 2/1/17 RTR1550, RTR1558, RTR1566 & RTR1574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M... -
Page 16: Check Driveline Collapsible Length
9. Attach driveline to tiller gearbox input shaft and tractor PTO shaft. Refer to “Driveline Installation” on page 11 for detailed instructions. 10. Continue with “Check Driveline Maximum Length” on page 13. RTR1550, RTR1558, RTR1566 & RTR1574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M 2/1/17... -
Page 17: Check Driveline Maximum Length
3. Reattach driveline to tractor and gearbox shaft following “Driveline Installation” steps 1 to 5 on page 12. 4. Continue with “Check Driveline Interference”. 24872 Maximum PTO Driveline Movement During Operation Figure 1-11 2/1/17 RTR1550, RTR1558, RTR1566 & RTR1574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M... -
Page 18: Operating Checklist
If in doubt, call your local utility companies before digging so that they can mark the location of underground services in the area. For contact information, see Dig Safe in the “Important Safety Information” starting on page 1. RTR1550, RTR1558, RTR1566 & RTR1574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M 2/1/17... -
Page 19: Section 2: Operating
IMPORTANT: To keep the park stand from being damaged, always store stand in the transport position before moving tractor with tiller attached. 2/1/17 RTR1550, RTR1558, RTR1566 & RTR1574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M... - Page 20 8. See “Long-Term Storage” on page 23 for additional information on long term storage of your tiller. 35872 Reposition Skid Shoes to Park Rotary Tiller Figure 2-1 RTR1550, RTR1558, RTR1566 & RTR1574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M 2/1/17...
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Page 21: General Operating Notes
Storage Directions on page 23. 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. -
Page 22: Section 3: Adjustments
Be sure to hold stud in position while tightening nut. Tighten all bolts and nuts referring to the “Torque Values Chart” on page 29. 22255 RTR15 Tiller Hitch Sideshift Figure 3-1 RTR1550, RTR1558, RTR1566 & RTR1574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M 2/1/17... -
Page 23: Rear Deflector Adjustment
4. Remove adjusting bolt (#2) and lock washer (#3) at the shoe’s rear. Tighten 1/2"-13 GR5 bolts (#2 & #4) to the correct torque. 5. Adjust skid shoe (#1) to the desired height. 2/1/17 RTR1550, RTR1558, RTR1566 & RTR1574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M... -
Page 24: Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication
Clutch is ready for use. 6. The clutch should be checked during first hour of tilling and periodically each week. An additional set of scribe marks can be added to check for slippage. RTR1550, RTR1558, RTR1566 & RTR1574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M 2/1/17... -
Page 25: Plate Assembly
Step 6 service. Install bottom backup ring, compression spring, lock collar, and top backup ring. Step 6 Step 7 Inspect friction disks and hub. Install snap ring. 10435 10449 2/1/17 RTR1550, RTR1558, RTR1566 & RTR1574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M... -
Page 26: Long Term Storage
4. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to IMPORTANT: When ordering tines, be sure to order prevent rust. Ask your dealer for Land Pride Aerosol only genuine Land Pride tines and to order both touch-up paint. They are also available in touch-up right- and left-hand tines. -
Page 27: Lubrication Points
Check oil every 50 hours of operation. Check the oil level in the gearbox by removing the center plug at the rear of the box, oil should come to bottom of center plug. Type of Lubrication: SAE 80-90W EP Oil 22270 2/1/17 RTR1550, RTR1558, RTR1566 & RTR1574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M... -
Page 28: Bearing On Right End Of Rotor Shaft
Shell Gadus S2 V220 00 flowable grease Oil Level Plug Land Pride #821-045C (32oz. bottle) Quantity = As required 35875 Hours Bearing On Right End Of Rotor Shaft Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Quantity = As Required 35876 RTR1550, RTR1558, RTR1566 & RTR1574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M 2/1/17... -
Page 29: Section 5: Specifications & Capacities
Shell Gadus S2 V2200 00 flowable grease or equivalent Drive Chain Lubrication Land Pride Part #821-045C (32 oz. bottle) Sprockets Case hardened teeth, splined bores Rotor Swing Diameter 15" Rotor Shaft Speed 211 rpm at 540 rpm PTO 26798 2/1/17 RTR1550, RTR1558, RTR1566 & RTR1574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M... -
Page 30: Section 6: Features & Benefits
#80 Drive chain Heavy drive chain stretches less, and oil bath keeps wear to a minimum. enclosed in oil bath Stamped chain cover Stamped forming gives the chain cover strength. RTR1550, RTR1558, RTR1566 & RTR1574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M 2/1/17... -
Page 31: Section 7: Troubleshooting
Soil is too wet. Wait until soil dries. Obstacles are entangled in tines and/or rotor. Clear rotor and/or tines. Tiller bumping on ground Tines are not installed correctly. Install tines correctly. 2/1/17 RTR1550, RTR1558, RTR1566 & RTR1574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M... -
Page 32: Section 8: Torque Values Chart
= nominal thread diameter in millimeters x thread pitch 1-1/2" - 12 1330 2970 2190 4820 3560 Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above. RTR1550, RTR1558, RTR1566 & RTR1574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M 2/1/17... -
Page 33: Warranty
This Warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of any defective part by Land Pride and the installation by the dealer of any such replacement part, and does not cover common wear items such as blades, belts, tines, etc. Land Pride reserves the right to inspect any equipment or parts which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship. - Page 36 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www.landpride.com...