General Notes For Field Operations - Land Pride RTR2570 Operator's Manual

Section 2: Operating
Transporting
IMPORTANT: Always disengage PTO before raising
the tiller to transport position.
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CAUTION
When traveling on public roads whether at night or during the
day, use accessory light and devices for adequate warning to
operators of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state and
local laws.
1. When raising tiller to transport position, be sure that
driveline does not contact tractor or tiller. Adjust
tractor's 3-point hitch lift height so that the tiller tines
are not lifted more than 14 inches off the ground to
prevent driveline damage.
2. Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when
turning; and, leave enough clearance so the tiller
does not contact obstacles such as buildings, trees
or fences.
3. Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting
from one area to another. When traveling on
roadways, transport in such a way that faster moving
vehicles may pass you safely.
4. When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, shift tractor
to a lower gear.
Parking
The following steps should be taken when preparing to
store the tiller or unhitch it from the tractor.
1. Park tiller on a level, solid area.
2. Shut off tractor engine and engage parking brake.
3. Set parking stand to desired height to maintain tiller
in proper height for re-hook-up and install pin to lock
in place.
4. Unhitch from tractor.
5. See "Storage" on page 19 for additional information
on long term storage of your tiller.

General Notes for Field Operations

1. Clear area to be tilled of rocks, branches and other
foreign objects.
2. Tall grass and weeds should be mowed before tilling.
3. Operate with 540 rpm PTO tractor.
4. At first begin tilling at a slow forward speed and shift
up as ground conditions warrant.
5. Operated tiller with deck level to the ground.
6. Tiller tines will cut better at a faster rotor speed than
at reduced throttle.
7. Do not engage PTO at full throttle.
8. Tilling should not be done in wet conditions as soil
will stick to tines.
9. After tilling the first 50 feet, stop and check to see that
the tiller is adjusted properly.
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10. Do not make turns or attempt to back up while tiller is
in the ground. See important note below.
IMPORTANT: Turning or backing up with rotary
tines in the ground will damage the tiller.
11. Do not engage PTO with machine in the fully raised
or lowered position.
12. Periodically check for foreign objects wrapped
around the rotor shaft and remove them after
disengaging PTO, turning off tractor, and removing
ignition key.
General Operating Instructions
Please complete any of the above missed steps before
operating the equipment as outlined below.
Having properly prepared yourself and the tiller, it is now
time to do some tilling. Clear the tilling site of all large
limbs, rocks, trash, metal or extraneous debris. Carefully
drive the your tractor with tiller to the site. Position the
tiller offset to the left just far enough to cover the left
tractor wheel tread for best results. Your tiller cannot be
offset if an optional Quick Hitch is used.
Line the tractor up just to the right of center on your tillage
plot. You will be working from the center out and turning
to the left to line up for your next pass. Lower the tiller half
way to the ground and reduce your tractor engine speed
to idle. Engage the PTO and gradually increase the
engine speed until you reach full PTO speed of 540 rpm.
Lower Rotary Tiller to the ground and simultaneously
commence forward travel of approximately 2mph. Do not
make turns or attempt to back up while tiller is in the
ground. See important note below.
IMPORTANT: Turning or backing up with rotary
tines in the ground will damage the tiller.
Travel about 50ft. and then stop to check your results.
When stopping, remember to lift the tiller out of the
ground, stop the tractor, reduce engine speed,
disengage the PTO, set the park brake, shut off the
tractor, and remove the keys. If you are tilling too shallow
or too deep, adjust the skid shoes accordingly. If the soil
texture is too coarse, lower the leveling door and reduce
your ground speed. If the soil texture is too fine, you will
need to raise your leveling door and increase your
ground speed. For any other problem conditions the may
arise, you will want to refer to the Troubleshooting
section of your Operator's Manual.
When you are done tilling for the day, make sure you use
proper tractor shut down procedures before getting off of
the tractor. If you are detaching your tiller, make sure you
park it on a dry and level surface leaving it clean and
ready for next use. When you put your tiller up for the
season, make sure you refer to the Storage Directions in
this Operator's Manual on page 19.
With a little practice and a few adjustments, you will soon
be achieving the results you want with your Land Pride
Rotary Tiller.
Land Pride
2/16/09