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Land Pride RTR0550 Operator's Manual

Land Pride RTR0550 Operator's Manual

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RTR0542 & RTR0550
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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.
39239
311-464M
Operator's Manual
Printed 3/12/18

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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 3/12/18...
  • Page 2 State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. (California law requires this warning to be given to customers in the State of California.) For more information: oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65 RTR0542 & RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M 3/12/18...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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. RTR0542 & RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M 3/12/18...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

     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 Careful operation is you best The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a insurance against an accident.
  • Page 6  Replace parts on this implement rating equal to or greater than the dry area that is well-lit. with genuine Land Pride parts only. gross weight of the towed  Use properly grounded electrical Do not alter this implement in a way implement.
  • Page 7 Use Seat Belt and ROPS Keep Riders Off whenever driving on public roads. Machinery  Land Pride recommends the use of a CAB or roll-over-protective-  Never carry riders or use tractor structures (ROPS) and seat belt to lift or transport individuals.
  • Page 8 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 Important Safety Information 23770 Reference RTR0542 & RTR0550 (Shown) 23771 818-543C Guard missing - Do Not operate, entanglement hazard 23760 818-552C Rotating Driveline Hazard - Keep Away! 23760 818-540C Guard missing - Do Not operate. 3/12/18 RTR0542 & RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M...
  • Page 10 The RTR05 Series Reverse-Till Rotary Tillers are and serial number on the inside cover page and again on designed and built by Land Pride to till soil for seedbed or the warranty page. Always provide model number and planting preparation. The RTR05 Series tillers are...

  • Page 11: Dealer Preparations

    5. Relieve all hydraulic pressure to auxiliary hydraulic lines. 6. Wait for all components to come to a complete stop before leaving the operator’s seat. Use steps, grab-handles and skid-resistant surfaces when getting on and off the tractor. 3/12/18 RTR0542 & RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M...
  • Page 12 (#8), and hex nylocknuts (#7) as shown. 2. Secure park stand in mounting bracket with Tighten nylocknuts (#7) to the correct torque. x 1 3/4 long wire lock pin (#10). " " RTR0542 & RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M 3/12/18...

  • Page 13: Driveline Installation

    4. Move driveline yokes back and forth to ensure driveline end is secured to the gearbox input shaft. 5. Reattach slip clutch or shear bolt yoke end of driveline (#12) to the gearbox shaft if it is loose. 3/12/18 RTR0542 & RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M...

  • Page 14: Point Category I Quick Hitch

    Slowly raise tiller with tractor’s hydraulic 3-Point lift NOTE: Land Pride’s Quick Hitch can be attached to until tines are about 1-2 above the ground. "...

  • Page 15: Point Hitch Checks

    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. 3/12/18 RTR0542 & RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M...

  • Page 16: Check Driveline Collapsible Length

    If dimension “A” is greater than or equal to 1", then skip to “Check Driveline Interference” on page 13. 12. Continue with “Check Driveline Interference” on Otherwise continue with step 7. page 13. RTR0542 & RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M 3/12/18...

  • Page 17: 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 7. 3/12/18 RTR0542 & RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M...

  • Page 18: Section 2: Operating

    Tractor power take-off shaft shield, driveline shields, and gearbox shaft shields must be installed and in good working condition to avoid injury or death from driveline entanglement and projectiles flying off of the driveline. RTR0542 & RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M 3/12/18...

  • Page 19: Transporting

    Replace parts only with genuine OEM parts. • Do not use implement for a purpose other than the work it is designed to do as defined in this manual. 3/12/18 RTR0542 & RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M...

  • Page 20: Unhook Rotary Tiller

    If the tiller moves in either direction, then block under the tiller as needed to prevent that movement. 9. See “Long-Term Storage” on page 21 for additional information on long term storage of your tiller. RTR0542 & RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M 3/12/18...

  • Page 21: General Operating Notes

    21. With a little practice and a few adjustments, you will soon be achieving the results you want with your Land Pride 05 Series Reverse Tine Rotary Tiller. See “Features and Benefits” on page 25 or “Product Specifications” on page 24 for additional information and performance enhancing options.

  • Page 22: Section 3: Adjustments

    27 for the proper torque. produce a coarse soil texture. Adjust the chain length by repositioning the chain (#2) in slot “A” . 23781 Skid Shoe Adjustment Figure 3-2 23778 Rear Deflector Figure 3-1 RTR0542 & RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M 3/12/18...
  • Page 23 See your Land Pride dealer when replacing shear bolts. Torque shear bolt nuts to 8 ft. lbs. IMPORTANT: When ordering tines, be sure to order...
  • Page 24 (#2) over the bolts and secure with nuts (#9a). Refer to Figure 4-4: Progressively tighten each spring retainer bolt until correct spring length “B” is reached. • B = 1.335 to 1.345 " " RTR0542 & RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M 3/12/18...
  • Page 25 4. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust. Ask your dealer for Aerosol Land Pride 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 26 Oil should reach bottom of plug hole. Remove fill plug and add recommended lubrication as needed. Tighten both plugs when done. Type = Recommended: Shell Alvania EP00 Oil Alternate: SAE 90 wt. oil Quantity = As required 23771 RTR0542 & RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M 3/12/18...
  • Page 27 Check oil every 50 hours of operation. Check oil level in 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 Do not overfill! 23780 3/12/18 RTR0542 & RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M...
  • Page 28 42" 50" Overall width 46 1/2" 54 1/2" Category I Hitch type Fits Land Pride’s Category I Quick Hitch Offset capabilities Number of flanges Number of tines per flange Tine construction Alloy steel heat treated “C” shaped blades Skid shoes...
  • Page 29 #80 Drive chain enclosed in oil bath Heavy drive chain stretches less, and oil bath keeps wear to a minimum. Stamped chain cover Stamped forming gives the chain cover strength. 3/12/18 RTR0542 & RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M...
  • Page 30 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. RTR0542 & RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M 3/12/18...
  • Page 31 4820 3560 Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above. Additional Torque Values Lower flange bearing on drive end of rotor, 1/2" nuts 45-50 ft-lbs 3/12/18 RTR0542 & RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M...
  • Page 32 Table of Contents Section 8: Torque Values Chart RTR0542 & RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M 3/12/18...
  • Page 33 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 34 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www.landpride.com...

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