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Land Pride RTR0542 Operator's Manual

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    Table of contents cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit. 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! ! © copyright 201...

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    Table of contents rtr0542 and rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 11/01/11 © copyright 2011 all rights reserved land pride provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, land pride assu...

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    1 11/01/11 rtr0542 and rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m important safety information table of contents 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 thoroughly read and understand the instruction...

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    2 rtr0542 and rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 11/01/11 important safety information table of contents transport machinery safely ▲ comply with state and local laws. ▲ maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph. Do not exceed. Never travel at a speed which does not allow adequate control of stee...

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    3 11/01/11 rtr0542 and rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m important safety information table of contents prepare for emergencies ▲ be prepared if a fire starts. ▲ keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. ▲ keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance, hospital and fire department near phone. 9...

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    4 rtr0542 and rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 11/01/11 important safety information table of contents safety labels 1. Your tiller comes equipped with all safety labels in place. They were designed to help you safely operate your tiller. Read and follow their directions. 2. Keep all safety labels cl...

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    5 11/01/11 rtr0542 and rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m important safety information table of contents reference rtr0550 23770 reference rtr0542 23895 818-142c rotating driveline hazard - keep away! Reference rtr0550 23770 reference rtr0542 23895 818-284c flying debris hazard! Keep front deflector in...

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    6 rtr0542 and rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 11/01/11 important safety information table of contents reference rtr0542 & rtr0550 (shown) 23771 818-552c rotating driveline hazard keep away! Rotating driveline keep away! 818-130c operate only w/540 rpm pto reference rtr0542 & rtr0550 (shown) 23770 81...

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    7 11/01/11 rtr0542 and rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m important safety information table of contents 818-540c shield missing - do not operate. 818-552c rotating driveline hazard keep away! Rotating driveline keep away! Reference rtr0542 & rtr0550 23760 reference rtr0542 & rtr0550 23760 reference rt...

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    8 rtr0542 and rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 11/01/11 introduction table of contents introduction if customer service or repair parts are required contact a land pride dealer. A dealer has trained personnel, repair parts, and equipment needed to service the implement. The parts on your rotary tille...

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    9 11/01/11 rtr0542 and rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m section 1: assembly& set-up table of contents section 1: assembly& set-up hitch, parking stand and driveline assembly figure 1-1 23772 torque requirements check to see that all nuts are tightened. Refer to “torque values chart” on page 28 to det...

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    10 rtr0542 and rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 11/01/11 section 1: assembly& set-up table of contents tractor hook-up refer to figure 1-2: ! Danger a crushing hazard exists when hooking-up equipment to a tractor. Do not allow anyone to stand between tractor and implement while backing-up to implemen...

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    11 11/01/11 rtr0542 and rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m section 1: assembly& set-up table of contents 4. Depending upon size of hole in tractor’s top center link, attach center link to either the tiller’s lower 5/8 " hitch holes or its upper 3/4 " hitch holes with a hitch pin of the same diameter. P...

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    12 rtr0542 and rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 11/01/11 section 1: assembly& set-up table of contents driveline installation refer to figure 1-8 & figure 1-9: the tiller driveline is coupled to the tractor and implement shafts with either push pin couplers, pull collar couplers, or a combination of ...

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    13 11/01/11 rtr0542 and rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m section 1: assembly& set-up table of contents 6. Attach safety chain on the outer driveline shield to the tractor frame to restrict outer shield from rotating. Re-latch safety chain to outer driveline shield. 7. Attach safety chain on the inner...

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    14 rtr0542 and rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 11/01/11 section 1: assembly& set-up table of contents check driveline interference 1. Start tractor and raise rotary tiller just enough to remove support blocks from under tiller. 2. Slowly engage tractor hydraulic 3-point control lever to lower tiller...

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    15 11/01/11 rtr0542 and rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m section 2: operating table of contents operating checklist hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of the rotar...

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    16 rtr0542 and rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 11/01/11 section 2: operating table of contents ! Danger always disengage pto before lifting tiller up and never operate tiller in the raised position. The tiller can discharge objects at high speeds resulting in injury or death. ! Danger do not use til...

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    17 11/01/11 rtr0542 and rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m section 2: operating table of contents parking the following steps should be done when preparing to store the tiller or unhitch it from the tractor. Refer to figure 2-1: 1. Reposition the left hand skid shoe (#1) by: a. Loosen 1/2 " -13 nut (#5...

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    18 rtr0542 and rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 11/01/11 section 2: operating table of contents general operating instructions before using your land pride rtr05 series reverse-tine rotary tiller, you should have completely read the operator’s manual, properly attached the tiller to the tractor, cut ...

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    19 11/01/11 rtr0542 and rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m section 3: adjustments table of contents 3-point hitch adjustment 1. Park tractor and tiller on a flat level surface. 2. Slowly raise the tiller with the tractor’s hydraulic 3-point lift until the tines are about 1-2 " above the ground. 3. Ensu...

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    20 rtr0542 and rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 11/01/11 section 4: maintenance& lubrication table of contents section 4: maintenance& lubrication maintenance proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life of any implement. With careful inspection and routine maintenance, you can avoid c...

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    21 11/01/11 rtr0542 and rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m section 4: maintenance& lubrication table of contents refer to figure 4-2: 1. Using a pencil or other marker scribe a line across the exposed edges of the clutch plates and friction disks. 2. Carefully loosen each of the 8 spring retainer nuts ...

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    22 rtr0542 and rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 11/01/11 section 4: maintenance& lubrication table of contents storage clean, inspect, service, and make necessary repairs to the rotary tiller when parking it for long periods and when parking it at the end of a working season. This will help ensure th...

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    23 11/01/11 rtr0542 and rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m section 4: maintenance& lubrication table of contents lubrication driveline u-joint driveline u-joint with grease every 8 hours of operation type of grease = multi-purpose quantity = coat generously driveline shaft disconnect driveline shaft fr...

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    24 rtr0542 and rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 11/01/11 section 4: maintenance& lubrication table of contents bearing on right end of rotor shaft type of lubrication: multi-purpose quantity = as required 23770 gearbox check oil every 50 hours of operation. Check oil level in gearbox by removing the ...

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    25 11/01/11 rtr0542 and rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m section 5: specifications & capacities table of contents section 5: specifications & capacities rtr05 series model rtr0542 rtr0550 recommended tractor pto hp up to 25 horsepower (subcompact tractors) weight 268# 298# tilling width 42" 50" overa...

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    26 rtr0542 and rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 11/01/11 section 6: features& benefits table of contents section 6: features& benefits rtr05 series features benefits american made many tillers are imported. American made means better parts availability. Reverse tilling action reverse action ‘sucks’ t...

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    27 11/01/11 rtr0542 and rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m section 7: troubleshooting table of contents section 7: troubleshooting problem cause solution machine makes intermittent clicking noise tines are loose. Gearbox has tooth damaged. Roller chain is damaged. Tighten tines. Replace damaged gearbox...

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    28 rtr0542 and rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 11/01/11 section 8: torque values chart table of contents section 8: torque values chart torque values chart for common bolt sizes in-tpi 1 n·m 2 ft-lb 3 n·m ft-lb n·m ft-lb mm x pitch n·m ft-lb n·m ft-lb n·m ft-lb 1/4" - 20 7.4 5.6 11 8 16 12 m 5 x 0.8...

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    29 11/01/11 rtr0542 and rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m section 9: warranty table of contents warranty land pride warrants to the original purchaser that this land pride product will be free from defects in material and workmanship beginning on the date of purchase by the end user according to the f...

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