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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. For an operator’s manual and decal kit in french language, please see your land pride dealer. Read the operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serio...

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    3/12/18 rtr0542 & rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m machine identification record your machine details in the log below. If you replace this manual, be sure to transfer this information to the new manual. If you, or the dealer, have added options not originally ordered with the machine, or removed opt...

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    Table of contents © copyright 2018 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 assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neithe...

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    Table of contents continued 3/12/18 parts manual qr locator the qr (quick reference) code on the cover and to the left will take you to the parts manual for this equipment. Download the appropriate app on your smart phone, open the app, point your phone on the qr code and take a picture. Dealer qr l...

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    Important safety information 3/12/18 1 important safety information these are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Tractor shutdown & storage if engaged, disengage power take-off. Park on solid, level ground and lower implement to ground or ont...

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    Important safety information 3/12/18 2 these are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Practice safe maintenance understand procedure before doing work. Refer to the operator’s manual for additional information. Work on a level surface in a clea...

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    Important safety information 3/12/18 3 these are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Avoid high pressure fluids hazard escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Before disconnecting hydraulic lines or perform...

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    Important safety information table of contents rtr0542 & rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 3/12/18 4 safety labels your post rotary tiller comes equipped with all safety labels in place. They were designed to help you safely operate your implement. Read and follow their directions. 1. Keep all safety ...

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    Important safety information table of contents rtr0542 & rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 3/12/18 5 23770 reference rtr0542 & rtr0550 (shown) 23771 23760 23760 818-552c rotating driveline hazard - keep away! 818-543c guard missing - do not operate, entanglement hazard 818-540c guard missing - do not ...

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    Introduction table of contents rtr0542 & rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 3/12/18 6 introduction the parts on your rotary tiller have been specially designed by land pride and should only be replaced with genuine land pride parts. Contact a land pride dealer if customer service or repair parts are re...

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    Section 1: assembly& set-up table of contents rtr0542 & rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 3/12/18 7 section 1: assembly& set-up tractor requirements tractor horsepower should not exceed 26 hp. Tractors above this horsepower must not be used. Tractor power take-off speed must be 540 rpm. Tractor 3-poin...

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    Section 1: assembly& set-up table of contents rtr0542 & rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 3/12/18 8 park stand adjustment refer to figure 1-1: 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 t...

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    Section 1: assembly& set-up table of contents rtr0542 & rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 3/12/18 9 push pin coupling with shear bolt protection figure 1-2 push pin coupling with slip clutch protection figure 1-3 driveline installation refer to figure 1-2 & figure 1-3: the tiller driveline is coupled ...

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    Section 1: assembly& set-up table of contents rtr0542 & rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 3/12/18 10 tractor 3-point hitch figure 1-5 hitch clevis for hitching to the tractor’s lower 3-point arms or land prides qh15 quick hitch hitch location for 3/4" 3-point center hitch pin 23775 37298 hitch locatio...

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    Section 1: assembly& set-up table of contents rtr0542 & rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 3/12/18 11 park stand in transport position figure 1-6 3-point hitch checks 1. Ensure that the lower arms are blocked to prevent excessive side movement. 2. Slowly raise the tiller with the tractor’s hydraulic 3-...

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    Section 1: assembly& set-up table of contents rtr0542 & rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 3/12/18 12 driveline shortening figure 1-7 check driveline collapsible length refer to figure 1-7: 1. With driveline attached only to the tiller, remove outer driveline (tractor end) from inner driveline to separ...

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    Section 1: assembly& set-up table of contents rtr0542 & rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 3/12/18 13 check driveline interference refer to figure 1-9: warning ! To avoid serious injury or death: • do not raise center of lower 3-point hitch pins more than 19" to 21" above ground with power take-off eng...

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    Section 2: operating table of contents rtr0542 & rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 3/12/18 14 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 rotary t...

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    Section 2: operating table of contents rtr0542 & rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 3/12/18 15 • tine impact on objects can throw projectiles resulting in bodily injury or death. Do not point discharge toward people, animals, or buildings and keep people and animals away from tiller during op...

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    Section 2: operating table of contents rtr0542 & rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 3/12/18 16 unhook rotary tiller 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 " -...

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    Section 2: operating table of contents rtr0542 & rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 3/12/18 17 general operating notes before beginning to till the following inspection should be performed: 1. Check oil level in gearbox and chaincase. Refer to “lubrication points” on page 22. 2. Check that all plugs ha...

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    Section 3: adjustments table of contents rtr0542 & rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 3/12/18 18 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. Ensure ...

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    Section 4: maintenance& lubrication table of contents rtr0542 & rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 3/12/18 19 section 4: maintenance& lubrication maintenance proper servicing and adjustments are key to the long life of any implement. With careful inspection and routine maintenance, you can avoid costly...

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    Section 4: maintenance& lubrication table of contents rtr0542 & rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 3/12/18 20 2. Carefully loosen each of the 8 spring retainer nuts by exactly 2 revolutions. It will be necessary to hold the hex end of the retainer bolt in order to count the exact number of revolutions....

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    Section 4: maintenance& lubrication table of contents rtr0542 & rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 3/12/18 21 long-term storage clean, inspect, service, and make necessary repairs to the implement when storing it for long periods and at the end of the season. This will help to ensure the unit is ready ...

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    Section 4: maintenance& lubrication table of contents rtr0542 & rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 3/12/18 22 lubrication points 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 shaf...

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    Section 4: maintenance& lubrication table of contents rtr0542 & rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 3/12/18 23 bearing on right end of rotor shaft type of lubrication: multi-purpose quantity = as required 23770 23780 do not overfill! Gearbox check oil every 50 hours of operation. Check oil level in gear...

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    Section 5: specifications & capacities table of contents rtr0542 & rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 3/12/18 24 section 5: specifications & capacities rtr05 series specification & capacities model number rtr0542 rtr0550 recommended tractor power take-off horsepower up to 26 hp (subcompact tractors) we...

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    Section 6: features& benefits table of contents rtr0542 & rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 3/12/18 25 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’ till...

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    Section 7: troubleshooting table of contents rtr0542 & rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 3/12/18 26 section 7: troubleshooting trouble shooting chart problem cause solution implement makes intermittent clicking noise tines are loose. Gearbox has tooth damaged. Roller chain is damaged. Tighten tines. R...

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    Section 8: torque values chart table of contents rtr0542 & rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 3/12/18 27 section 8: torque values chart torque values chart for common bolt sizes bolt head identification bolt head identification bolt size (inches) grade 2 grade 5 grade 8 bolt size (metric) class 5.8 cla...

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    Section 8: torque values chart table of contents rtr0542 & rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 3/12/18 28.

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    Section 9: warranty table of contents rtr0542 & rtr0550 rotary tillers 311-464m 3/12/18 29 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 foll...

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