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RTA1558, RTA1566, & RTA1574
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30043
311-252M
Operator's Manual
Printed 12/19/18
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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 12/19/18...
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Page 2: Machine Identification
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 RTA1558, RTA1566, & RTA1574 Rotary Tillers 311-252M 12/19/18... - 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. RTA1558, RTA1566, & RTA1574 Rotary Tillers 311-252M 12/19/18...
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Page 5: Important Safety Information
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 assurance against an accident. -
Page 6: Tire Safety
Lower implement to the ground and Replace parts on this implement implement. follow all shutdown procedures with genuine Land Pride parts only. Attach the chain to the tractor before leaving the operator’s seat to Do not alter this implement in a way drawbar support or other specified perform maintenance. - Page 7 Use Seat Belt and ROPS signals are recommended Keep Riders Off whenever driving on public roads. Machinery Land Pride recommends the use of a CAB or roll-over-protective- Never carry riders on tractor or structures (ROPS) and seat belt implement.
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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 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 30053 818-543C Guard Missing - Do Not operate. 818-540C Shield missing - Do Not operate. 13042 13042 818-552C Rotating Driveline Hazard - Keep Away! 12/19/18 RTA1558, RTA1566, & RTA1574 Rotary Tillers 311-252M...
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Page 10: Using This Manual
Table of Contents Introduction Important Safety Information Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new Serial Number product owners. This Rotary Tiller has been designed For quick reference and prompt service, record model with care and built by skilled workers using quality and serial number on the inside cover page and again on materials. -
Page 11: Dealer Preparations
Hitch Category......Cat. I RTA1558 ....17-35 horsepower RTA1566 . - Page 12 (#1) to the location shown in Figure 1-2. Do not tighten hardware at this time. b. Tighten hex nut (#2) to the correct torque. 35863 Tiller Hitch, Driveline, And Rear Deflector Chain set-up Figure 1-1 RTA1558, RTA1566, & RTA1574 Rotary Tillers 311-252M 12/19/18...
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Page 13: Driveline Installation
4. Push/pull on slip-clutch or shear bolt yoke end of driveline (#1) to ensure it is securely fastened to the gearbox input shaft. 5. Continue with “Tractor Hook-Up” on page 10. 12/19/18 RTA1558, RTA1566, & RTA1574 Rotary Tillers 311-252M... -
Page 14: Tractor Hook-Up
Procedure” on page 7. 12. Place a level on the end plate and adjust tractor’s top NOTE: Land Pride’s Quick Hitch can be attached to the tractor to provide quick and easy 3-point hook- center link to level the tiller from front to back. -
Page 15: Driveline Hook-Up
Hook-Up” instructions. Structural damage to the page 13. tractor and implement can occur if these checks are not made. Refer to “Check Driveline Collapsible Length” on page 12 and “Check Driveline Maximum Length” on page 13. 12/19/18 RTA1558, RTA1566, & RTA1574 Rotary Tillers 311-252M... -
Page 16: Check Driveline Collapsible Length
If dimension “A” is greater than or equal to 1", then skip to “Check Driveline Maximum Length” on 13. Continue with “Check Driveline Maximum Length” page 13. Otherwise continue with step 8. on page 13. RTA1558, RTA1566, & RTA1574 Rotary Tillers 311-252M 12/19/18... -
Page 17: Check Driveline Maximum Length
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. 12/19/18 RTA1558, RTA1566, & RTA1574 Rotary Tillers 311-252M... -
Page 18: Operating Checklist
The action of the tines being forced down into the ground can cause the tractor to roll-over resulting in serious injury or death. Consult your tractor’s manual for acceptable inclines the tractor is capable of traveling across. RTA1558, RTA1566, & RTA1574 Rotary Tillers 311-252M 12/19/18... - Page 19 Be certain your tractor’s power take-off is set at the implement’s rated power take-off speed or equipment breakage may result. RC models are rated for 540 rpm and RCM models are rated for 1000 rpm. 12/19/18 RTA1558, RTA1566, & RTA1574 Rotary Tillers 311-252M...
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Page 20: General Operating Notes
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. RTA1558, RTA1566, & RTA1574 Rotary Tillers 311-252M 12/19/18... - Page 21 Storage Directions on page 24. 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 Retighten all bolts and nuts referring to the “Torque Values Chart” on page 30. ADJUST Adjust TO SUIT To Suit Hold 26 7/8" HOLD 26-7/8 " 30352 RTA Tiller Hitch Offset Figure 3-1 22192 Tiller Hitch Sideshift Figure 3-2 RTA1558, RTA1566, & RTA1574 Rotary Tillers 311-252M 12/19/18...
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Page 23: Drive Chain Tension
Adjust rear deflector by repositioning chain (#2) in slot “A” . 30050 Rear Deflector Figure 3-3 12/19/18 RTA1558, RTA1566, & RTA1574 Rotary Tillers 311-252M... -
Page 24: Skid Shoe Adjustment
30051 5. Adjust skid shoe (#3) to desired location. Skid Shoe Adjustment 6. Reinstall adjusting bolt (#2) and tighten adjusting bolt Figure 3-5 and the pivot bolt (#1) to the correct torque. RTA1558, RTA1566, & RTA1574 Rotary Tillers 311-252M 12/19/18... -
Page 25: Tine Replacement
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. WARNING To avoid serious injury or death: •... -
Page 26: 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 RTA1558, RTA1566, & RTA1574 Rotary Tillers 311-252M 12/19/18... -
Page 27: Shearbolt Protection
See important note in Figure 4-4. 802-115C 5/16"-18 x 2 GR 5 bolt. 803-011C 5/16"-18 Locknut (Torque nut to 7-9 ft. lbs.) 5. Fully tighten all 8 hex head socket bolts (#4). 12/19/18 RTA1558, RTA1566, & RTA1574 Rotary Tillers 311-252M... -
Page 28: Long Term Storage
9. 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 29: Lubrication Points
Tighten both plugs when done. Type of Lubrication: Shell Gadus S2 V220 00 flowable grease Land Pride #821-045C (32oz. bottle) 30049 Quantity: Gear Lube will run out of lower plug when full. 12/19/18 RTA1558, RTA1566, & RTA1574 Rotary Tillers 311-252M... - Page 30 13079 and tighten oil plugs. Type of Lubrication: Gear Lube 80-90W EP NOTE: Use a suction or siphon pump to drain gearboxes of oil when there is not an oil drain plug. RTA1558, RTA1566, & RTA1574 Rotary Tillers 311-252M 12/19/18...
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Page 31: 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 power take-off 26983 12/19/18 RTA1558, RTA1566, & RTA1574 Rotary Tillers 311-252M... -
Page 32: Section 6: Features & Benefits
Stamped chain cover Stamped forming gives the chain cover strength. Fully shielded shear pin Protects the gearbox and rotor shaft upon hitting obstructions. Slip-clutch saves having or slip-clutch driveline to replace shear-pins. RTA1558, RTA1566, & RTA1574 Rotary Tillers 311-252M 12/19/18... -
Page 33: Section 7: Troubleshooting
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. 12/19/18 RTA1558, RTA1566, & RTA1574 Rotary Tillers 311-252M... -
Page 34: Torque Values Chart For Common Bolt Sizes
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 RTA1558, RTA1566, & RTA1574 Rotary Tillers 311-252M 12/19/18... -
Page 35: 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...
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