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Rotary Tillers
RTA2562, RTA2570, & RTA3576
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35034
311-254M
Operator's Manual
Printed 1/18/21
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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 1/18/21...
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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 RTA2562, RTA2570, & RTA3576 Rotary Tillers 311-254M 1/18/21... - 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. RTA2562, RTA2570, & RTA3576 Rotary Tillers 311-254M 1/18/21...
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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 you best The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a assurance against an accident. -
Page 6: Transport Safely
Replace parts on this implement correct tools and equipment. follow all shutdown procedures with genuine Land Pride parts only. Always properly match the wheel before leaving the operator’s seat to Do not alter this implement in a way size to the properly sized tire. -
Page 7: Avoid High Pressure Fluids
Use Seat Belt and ROPS Keep Riders Off Lights and Devices Machinery Land Pride recommends the use of a CAB or roll-over-protective- Slow moving tractors, and Never carry riders on the tractor or structures (ROPS) and seat belt self-propelled equipment can implement. - Page 8 Important Safety Information Listed below are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Avoid crystalline Silica Be aware of and follow OSHA If possible, change into disposable (or other local, State, or Federal) or washable work clothes at the (quartz) Dust guidelines for exposure to airborne...
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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 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818-540C Shield missing - Do Not operate. 22228 22228 818-552C Rotating Driveline Hazard - Keep Away! 1/18/21 RTA2562, RTA2570, & RTA3576 Rotary Tillers 311-254M...
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Page 12: Using This Manual
Figure 1. Application The RTA25 and RTA35 Series Rotary Tillers are designed and built by Land Pride to till the soil for seedbed or planting preparation. Both models are adapted for three-point hitch Category 1 mounting. The RTA25 has a 25-75 hp tractor requirement and the RTA35 has a 35-95 hp requirement. -
Page 13: Dealer Preparations
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 proper weight requirements and maximum weight limitations. 1/18/21 RTA2562, RTA2570, & RTA3576 Rotary Tillers 311-254M... - Page 14 5/8" -11 x 1 1/2" long linchpin (#23). bolts (#8), lock washers (#9), and nuts (#10). Do not 10. Repeat step 5 through 9 for the right-hand clevis. tighten bolts at this time. RTA2562, RTA2570, & RTA3576 Rotary Tillers 311-254M 1/18/21...
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Page 15: Driveline Installation
3. Push/pull on the coupler to ensure it is securely fastened to the gearbox input shaft. 4. Secure gearbox protection cover (#4) to the 3-point hitch frame with removed bolts (#5). Tighten bolts to the correct torque. 1/18/21 RTA2562, RTA2570, & RTA3576 Rotary Tillers 311-254M... -
Page 16: Tractor Hook-Up
Refer to “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page 9. NOTE: Land Pride’s Quick Hitch can be attached to 12. Place a level on the end plate and adjust tractor’s top the tractor to provide quick and easy 3-point hook- center link to level the tiller from front to back. -
Page 17: Driveline Hook-Up
Hook-Up” instructions. Structural damage to the tractor and implement can occur if these checks are not made. Refer to “Check Driveline Collapsible Length” on page 14 and “Check Driveline Maximum Length” on page 15. 1/18/21 RTA2562, RTA2570, & RTA3576 Rotary Tillers 311-254M... -
Page 18: 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 15. page 15. Otherwise continue with step 8. RTA2562, RTA2570, & RTA3576 Rotary Tillers 311-254M 1/18/21... -
Page 19: 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 9. 1/18/21 RTA2562, RTA2570, & RTA3576 Rotary Tillers 311-254M... - Page 20 Spring loaded rear deflector deflects flying debris and levels the freshly tilled soil. See manual 311-134M included with the Down Pressure Kit No. 311-162A for assembly instructions. Optional Down Pressure Kit 311-162A Figure 1-9 RTA2562, RTA2570, & RTA3576 Rotary Tillers 311-254M 1/18/21...
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Page 21: Operating Checklist
Never carry riders on the implement or tractor. Riders can obstruct the operator’s view, interfere with controls, be pinched by moving components, become entangled in rotating components, struck by objects, thrown about, fall off and be run over, etc. 1/18/21 RTA2562, RTA2570, & RTA3576 Rotary Tillers 311-254M... - Page 22 WARNING To avoid serious injury or death: An unsupported parked tiller can tip over. Always use park stand and/or support blocks to prevent it from tipping over onto a person. RTA2562, RTA2570, & RTA3576 Rotary Tillers 311-254M 1/18/21...
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Page 23: General Operating Notes
With a little practice and a few adjustments, you will soon fully raised or lowered position. be achieving the results you want with your Land Pride 17. Periodically check for foreign objects wrapped Rotary Tiller. See “Features and Benefits” page 32 or around the rotor shaft and remove them after “Specifications and Capacities”... -
Page 24: Drive Chain Adjustment
5. Reinstall adjusting bolt (#2) and lock washer (#4). bolt in place. Tighten adjusting bolt (#2) and the pivot bolt (#1). 10366 Chain Tightener Figure 3-1 35036 Skid Shoe Adjustment Figure 3-2 RTA2562, RTA2570, & RTA3576 Rotary Tillers 311-254M 1/18/21... -
Page 25: Rear Deflector Adjustment
3. If additional adjustment is needed, offset tractor’s lower 3-point arms. Do not exceed 5" maximum NOTE: Too much pressure will cause premature offset. wear on the rear deflector. 35035 Hitch Offset Figure 3-4 14709 Rear Deflector Figure 3-3 1/18/21 RTA2562, RTA2570, & RTA3576 Rotary Tillers 311-254M... - Page 26 Replace worn, damaged, or illegible safety labels by Refer to Figure 4-1 on page 23: obtaining new labels from your Land Pride dealer. Remove oil level plug (#1). Tip tiller backwards and WARNING drain oil out into an oil drip pan.
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Page 27: Tine Replacement
2. Install new tine on side of attaching flange as shown. 3. Replace 2 cap screws and fasteners and tighten nuts to proper torque. See the Torque Values Chart 11929 “Appendix” section on 34. Top Drive Sprocket Installation Figure 4-2 1/18/21 RTA2562, RTA2570, & RTA3576 Rotary Tillers 311-254M... -
Page 28: Driveline Maintenance
Replace driveline and driveline, and other drive train parts. shields as needed. Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride dealer. WARNING DANGER To avoid serious injury or death: •... -
Page 29: Clutch Assembly
After measuring and recording each spring length, remove spring retainer nuts (#1), springs (#2), and bolts (#3). Each friction disc (#4) must then be separated from the metal surface adjacent to it. 1/18/21 RTA2562, RTA2570, & RTA3576 Rotary Tillers 311-254M... -
Page 30: Clutch Disassembly & Assembly
Hub with flange and pull collar (#7 & #1) e. 2nd Friction disc (#6) f. Intermediary flange (#8) g. 3rd Friction disc (#6) h. Hub disc (#9) i. 4th Friction disc (#6) j. Bearing (#10) 21303 Clutch Assembly Figure 4-6 RTA2562, RTA2570, & RTA3576 Rotary Tillers 311-254M 1/18/21... -
Page 31: Long Term Storage
Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust. Ask your Land Pride dealer for Aerosol touch-up paint. Paint is 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 32: Lubrication Points
Grease bearing on right end of rotor shaft until grease starts to purge from the relief hole in the bearing mount casting on the inside of the tiller end plate. Type of grease = Multi-Purpose Quantity = Coat Generously 14579 RTA2562, RTA2570, & RTA3576 Rotary Tillers 311-254M 1/18/21... - Page 33 Type of lubrication = Gear Lube 80-90W EP Quantity = As required 24991 NOTE: Use a suction or siphon pump to drain gearboxes of oil when there is not an oil drain plug. RTA35 Series Tiller 1/18/21 RTA2562, RTA2570, & RTA3576 Rotary Tillers 311-254M...
- Page 34 Fully enclosed in oil bath with drain plug, fill plug and skid protection Shell Gadus S2 V2200 00 flowable grease or equivalent Chain Case Oil Type Land Pride Part #821-045C [32 oz. (.95 L) bottle] Sprockets 2" Cold rolled steel Rotor Swing Diameter 17"...
- Page 35 RTA2570 & RTR2570 = 75 5/8" (1.92 m) RTA25 & RTR25 Series 26801 RTA3576 = RTA3576 = 36 5/8" (93 cm) 39 3/8" (100 cm) RTA3576 = 81 5/8" (2.07 m) 30 3/4" (78 cm) RTA35 Series 26803 1/18/21 RTA2562, RTA2570, & RTA3576 Rotary Tillers 311-254M...
- Page 36 #100 Drive chain Heavy-duty drive chain reduces stretching, oil keeps constant lubrication and holds wear to enclosed in oil bath a minimum. Stamped chain cover Stamped forming adds additional strength. RTA2562, RTA2570, & RTA3576 Rotary Tillers 311-254M 1/18/21...
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Page 37: 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. 1/18/21 RTA2562, RTA2570, & RTA3576 Rotary Tillers 311-254M... -
Page 38: 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 RTA2562, RTA2570, & RTA3576 Rotary Tillers 311-254M 1/18/21... -
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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