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Land Pride RTR574 Operator's Manual

Land Pride RTR574 Operator's Manual

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Rotary Tillers
RTR574
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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!
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.
311-431M
Operator's Manual
Printed 1/16/24

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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 1/16/24...

  • Page 2: Machine Identification

    Model Number Serial Number Machine Height Machine Length Machine Width Machine Weight Delivery Date First Operation Accessories Dealer Contact Information Name: Street: City/State: Telephone: Email: California Proposition 65 WARNING: Cancer and reproductive harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov RTR574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M 1/16/24...
  • 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 for Land Pride products. app on your smart phone. Scan the QR Refer to Parts Manual QR code and take a picture. Locator on this page for detailed instructions. RTR574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M 1/16/24...

  • Page 5: Safety At All Times

     Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Listed below 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 Careful operation is your best The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard assurance against an accident.
  • Page 6  Lower implement to the ground and  Replace parts on this implement using the correct tools and follow all shutdown procedures with genuine Land Pride parts only. equipment. before leaving the operator’s seat to Do not alter this implement in a way ...
  • Page 7 Use Seat Belt and ROPS Keep Riders Off Lights and Devices Machinery  Land Pride recommends the use of a CAB or roll-over-protective-  Never carry riders on the tractor or  A slow moving power machine structures (ROPS) and seat belt implement.

  • Page 8: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information Listed below are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual.  Be aware of and follow OSHA  If possible, change into disposable Avoid Crystalline Silica (or other local, State, or Federal) or washable work clothes at the (Quartz) Dust guidelines for exposure to airborne...
  • Page 9 Important Safety Information This page left blank intentionally. 1/16/24...

  • Page 10: 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 11 818-552C Danger: Rotating Driveline - Keep Away 2 Places: On the drive shaft and outer driveline shield 70374 13042 818-540C Danger: Guard Missing Hazard - DO NOT Operate 1 Place: On the driveline outer profile 1/16/24 RTR574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M...

  • Page 12: Using This Manual

    Figure 1. Application The RTR15 Series Reverse-Till Rotary Tillers are designed and built by Land Pride to till soil for seedbed and planting preparation. They are adapted for 540rpm power take-off, three-point hitch Category 1 mounting and are Quick Hitch adaptable.

  • Page 13: Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up

    To avoid serious injury or death: Lightweight tractors with rear attached implements may need weights added to the front to maintain steering control. Consult your tractor Operator’s Manual to determine weight requirements and maximum limitations. 1/16/24 RTR574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M...
  • Page 14 (#14). Make sure wire retainer is hooked over page 23 for detailed instructions. the end of the retaining pin. 3. Lower tiller onto the park stand. 35868 Hitch & Rear Chain Set-up Figure 1-1 RTR574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M 1/16/24...
  • Page 15 (#1) to the location shown in Figure 1-2. 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. 35869 Front Deflector Figure 1-3 1/16/24 RTR574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M...

  • Page 16: Driveline Installation

    • Lightweight tractors with rear attached implements may need weights added to the front to maintain steering control. Consult your tractor Operator’s Manual to determine weight requirements and maximum limitations. RTR574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M 1/16/24...
  • Page 17 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 18: Driveline Hook-Up

    Pull on driveline yoke at the tractor to make sure it is secured to the tractor power take-off shaft. 8. Continue with “Check Driveline Interference” on page 15. RTR574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M 1/16/24...

  • Page 19: Check Driveline Interference

    3 are maintained. 6. Start tractor, raise implement slightly, and drive forward enough to clear support blocks. Lower implement to ground and shut tractor down before dismounting. Refer to “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page 9. 1/16/24 RTR574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M...

  • Page 20: Check Driveline Collapsible Length

    If dimension “A” is greater than or equal to 1", then 13. Continue with “Check Driveline Maximum Length” skip to “Check Driveline Maximum Length” on on page 17. page 17. Otherwise continue with step 8. RTR574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M 1/16/24...

  • Page 21: Check Driveline Maximum Length

    8. Start tractor, raise implement slightly, and drive forward enough to clear support blocks. 9. Lower implement to ground and shut tractor down before dismounting. Refer to “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page 9. 10. Continue with “Driveline Hook-Up” on page 14. 1/16/24 RTR574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M...

  • Page 22: Operating Checklist

    Refer to “Chaincase Lubrication” . see Dig Safe in the “Important Safety Information” starting tiller Check initially and periodically for loose bolts on page 1. Page 34 and pins. Refer to “Torque Values Chart” . RTR574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M 1/16/24...

  • Page 23: Section 2: Operating

    Travel slowly through high risk areas and be prepared to stop immediately should implement make contact with a solid object. • Do not use implement for a purpose other than the work it is designed to do as defined in this manual. 1/16/24 RTR574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M...
  • Page 24 Pivot skid shoe down and replace bolt (#2) with lock washer (#3) in the second hole from the top as shown. c. Tighten 1/2"-13 GR5 bolts (#2 & #4) to the correct torque. d. Repeat step (#1) for the right-hand skid shoe. RTR574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M 1/16/24...

  • Page 25: General Operating Notes

    Storage Directions on page 28. 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 26: Section 3: Adjustments

    3. Tighten left-hand nut counterclockwise to 400 ft-lbs. Tighten all bolts and nuts referring to the “Torque Be sure to hold stud in position while tightening nut. Values Chart” on page 34. 22255 RTR15 Tiller Hitch Sideshift Figure 3-1 RTR574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M 1/16/24...

  • Page 27: Rear Deflector Adjustment

    6. Reinstall adjusting bolt (#2) and lock washer (#3). 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. 1/16/24 RTR574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M...
  • Page 28 Table of Contents Section 3: Adjustments This page left blank intentionally. RTR574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M 1/16/24...

  • Page 29: Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication

    Check all hardware after several hours of operation and regularly thereafter to ensure they are tight and secured. Replace worn, damaged, or illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels from your Land Pride dealer. DANGER To avoid serious injury or death: •...

  • Page 30: Driveline Maintenance

    Shear Bolt and Locknut Part Numbers disassembled to separate the friction disks. Part No. Part Description IMPORTANT: Secure clutch firmly in a vise or other 6690845 M8 x 45 Bolt with nut (Kit) clamping device. RTR574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M 1/16/24...

  • Page 31: Plate Assembly

    Step 6 Install bottom backup ring, compression spring, lock collar, and top backup ring. Step 6 Inspect friction disks and hub. Step 7 Install snap ring. 10435 10449 1/16/24 RTR574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M...

  • Page 32: Long Term Storage

    4. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust. Ask your dealer for Land Pride Aerosol touch-up paint. They are also available in touch-up bottles with brush, quarts, and gallon sizes by adding TU, QT, or GL to the end of the Aerosol part number.

  • Page 33: 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 1/16/24 RTR574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M...

  • Page 34: Bearing On Right End Of Rotor Shaft

    Tighten all removed plugs when done. Oil Level Plug Type of Lubrication: Shell Gadus S2 V220 00 flowable grease or equivalent Land Pride #821-086C, 32oz. (.95 L) bottle Quantity when empty: 20 oz (0,59L) Quantity when low: Flowable grease should reach bottom of 35875 level plug hole when in the liquid state.

  • Page 35: Section 5: Specifications & Capacities

    Overall Width 80 1/4" (2.04 m) Category l, Adjustable Lower Hitch Clevis with Plated Pins 3-Point Hitch Type Fits Land Pride Quick Hitch Sideshift Capabilities Yes, (Note: Sideshift capability is limited to adjustment of lower left clevis hitch) Sideshift DimensionsCentered 37"...

  • Page 36: Section 6: Features & Benefits

    74" Width 43" - 31" Max. Left (109 - 78.7 cm) Allows for quick and easy one person hook-up. Fits Land Pride Quick Hitch Does not offset to the left with Quick Hitch. Adjustable Parking stand Allows for easy hook-up and storage.

  • Page 37: Section 7: Troubleshooting

    Tractor speed is too fast. Decrease tractor speed. 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. 1/16/24 RTR574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M...

  • Page 38: Section 8: Torque Values Chart

    Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above. All locknuts or lubricated fasteners: Use 75% of torque value. (i.e. 1/2"-13 GR5 = 76 ft-lb; 75% of 76 or .75 x 76 = 57 ft-lb) RTR574 Rotary Tillers 311-431M 1/16/24...

  • Page 39: 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 40 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www.landpride.com...

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