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Rotary Tillers
RTR0542 and RTR0550
23769
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Read the Operator's Manual entirely. When you
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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.
© Copyright 2011
311-464M
Operator's Manual
11/01/11
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- Page 1 Rotary Tillers RTR0542 and RTR0550 23769 Table of Contents 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.
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Page 2: 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 3: Look For The Safety Alert Symbol
For Your Protection Thoroughly read and understand the “Safety Label” section, read all instructions noted on them. RTR0542 and RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. - Page 4 Never allow children to operate equipment. RTR0542 and RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M Table of Contents Transport Machinery Safely Comply with state and local laws. Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph.
- Page 5 Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator. Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating machinery. RTR0542 and RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury.
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Page 6: Safety Labels
RTR0542 and RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M Table of Contents make sure the correct safety labels are included in the request. To order new labels go to your Land Pride dealer. Refer to this section for proper label placement. To install new labels: Clean the area the label is to be placed. - Page 7 Important Safety Information 23895 Reference RTR0542 23770 Reference RTR0550 23895 Reference RTR0542 23770 Reference RTR0550 11/01/11 Table of Contents 818-142C Rotating Driveline Hazard - Keep Away! 818-284C Flying Debris Hazard! RTR0542 and RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M KEEP FRONT DEFLECTOR IN PLACE...
- Page 8 Important Safety Information Reference RTR0542 & RTR0550 (Shown) Reference RTR0542 & RTR0550 (Shown) Reference RTR0542 & RTR0550 (Shown) RTR0542 and RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M Table of Contents ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 818-552C 23771 Rotating Driveline Hazard Keep Away! 818-543C Rotating Driveline Hazard - Keep...
- Page 9 Reference RTR0542 & RTR0550 Reference RTR0542 & RTR0550 11/01/11 Table of Contents 818-543C Guard missing 23770 ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 23760 818-540C Shield missing - Do Not operate. 23760 RTR0542 and RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M 818-552C Rotating Driveline Hazard Keep Away!
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Page 10: Further Assistance
Application The RTR05 Series Reverse-Till Rotary Tillers are designed and built by Land Pride to till soil for seedbed or planting preparation. The RTR05 Series tillers are adapted for tractors with 540 rpm PTO speed and Category 0, Category I-Limited, and Category I 3-point hitch on tractors in the 17-25 HP range. -
Page 11: Section 1: Assembly& Set-Up
3. Tighten 3/4 -10 hex nut (#6) to the correct torque. " Nut is installed on 34 Hitch, Parking Stand and Driveline Assembly Figure 1-1 RTR0542 and RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M -13 x 1 1/4 GR5 long bolts " " nuts (#5). -
Page 12: Point Category I-Limited Hitch
3-point arms are aligned with the inside hitch clevises on the tiller as shown. 3. Replace the lower hitch pins (#2) and bushings (#3). Secure with two 1/4 linch pins (#1). " RTR0542 and RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M Table of Contents 23792 diameter hitch link " diameter "... -
Page 13: Point Category I Quick Hitch
3-Point Category I-Limited Hitch Figure 1-5 3-Point Category I Quick Hitch Follow all instructions and safety precautions provided in Land Pride’s QH15 Quick Hitch Operators Manual No. 320-003M. Also available free-of-charge from our website at www.landpride.com. 11/01/11 Table of Contents Parking Stand Storage "... -
Page 14: Driveline Installation
See “Driveline Protection” on page 20 for detailed instructions on maintaining the slip clutch. If the Rotary Tiller is used on more than one tractor, an additional driveline may be required - especially if a quick hitch is used. -
Page 15: Check Driveline Collapsible Length
9. Reattach driveline to tractor and gearbox shaft following “Driveline Installation” steps 1 to 7 on page 12. 10. Continue with “Check Driveline Interference” on page 14. 23758 RTR0542 and RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M... -
Page 16: Check Driveline Interference
• Tines do not exceed more than 6 • Driveline does not exceed 25 RTR0542 and RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M Table of Contents Maximum PTO Driveline Movement During Operation off the ground. " 24872... -
Page 17: Operating Checklist
Consult your tractor’s manual for acceptable inclines the tractor is capable of traveling across. RTR0542 and RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M... -
Page 18: Transporting
DANGER Do not use tiller as a working platform. The tiller is not properly designed or guarded for this use. Using tiller as a working platform can cause serious injury or death. -
Page 19: General Operating Notes
7. Unhitch tiller from tractor. WARNING Place support blocks under tiller as needed to prevent unit from tipping over onto a child and/or an adult. A tiller that tips over can result in injury or death. 11/01/11 Table of Contents 8. -
Page 20: General Operating Instructions
Storage Directions on page 22. 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 26 or “Product Specifications”... -
Page 21: Drive Chain Tension Adjustment
5. Rotate the spirt level 90 degrees and adjust the tractor’s top center link in or out until the tiller is level from front to back. 6. Slowly operate the tractor's 3-point hydraulic control up and down to check for clearance between the tires, frame, drawbar etc. -
Page 22: Section 4: Maintenance& Lubrication
Avoid shear bolt failure by engaging the PTO slowly at low engine rpm. See your Land Pride Dealer when replacing shear bolts. Torque shear bolt nuts to 8 ft. lbs. -
Page 23: Clutch Disassembly
Progressively tighten each spring retainer bolt until correct spring length “B” is reached. • B = 1.335 to 1.345 " " 11/01/11 Table of Contents Clutch Adjustment RTR0542 and RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M 13693 Clutch Run-In Figure 4-2 23844 Clutch Assembly Figure 4-3 23576 Figure 4-4... -
Page 24: Storage
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 25: Driveline U-Joint
Retighten plug when oil is level with bottom of hole. Type = Recommended: Shell Alvania EP00 Oil Alternate: SAE 90 wt. oil 23771 Quantity = As required RTR0542 and RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M Intervals in hours at which lubrication is required Required... -
Page 26: Bearing On Right End Of Rotor Shaft
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 RTR0542 and RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M 11/01/11... -
Page 27: Section 5: Specifications & Capacities
RTR0542 Up to 25 Horsepower (Subcompact Tractors) 268# 42" 46 1/2" Category 0, Category I-Limited, and Category I Fits Land Pride’s Category I Quick Hitch Alloy steel heat treated “C” shaped blades Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Category II Off-Center Shear-bolt - standard Slip-Clutch - optional 25 HP input at 540rpm 1.92:1 ratio... -
Page 28: Section 6: Features& Benefits
RTR05 Series Benefits Many tillers are imported. American made means better parts availability. Reverse action ‘sucks’ tiller into ground, does not walk on top of hard ground like forward rotation tillers can. 17-25 HP 2 Years on housing, seals, & bearings. (Shows our confidence in the product.) 42"... -
Page 29: Section 7: Troubleshooting
Reduce load. Reduce ground speed. Considered as normal wear. Replace worn tines. Replace tines. Install tines correctly. Raise rear deflector. Decrease tractor speed. Wait until soil dries. Clear rotor and/or tines. Install tines correctly. RTR0542 and RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M Solution... -
Page 30: Torque Values Chart For Common Bolt Sizes
1180 2640 1 1/2" - 12 1330 2970 Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above. RTR0542 and RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M Table of Contents Bolt Size (Metric) Grade 8 ft-lb N·m... -
Page 31: Section 9: Warranty
This Warranty does not apply to any part or product which in Land Pride’s judgment shall have been misused or damaged by accident or lack of normal maintenance or care, or which has been repaired or altered in a way which adversely affects its performance or reliability, or which has been used for a purpose for which the product is not designed. - Page 32 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www.landpride.com...
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