Land Pride RTR0542 Operator's Manual - page 21
Section 2: Operating
RTR0542 & RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M
3/12/18
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General Operating Notes
Before beginning to till the following inspection should be
performed:
1.
Check oil level in gearbox and chaincase. Refer to
on page 22.
2.
Check that all plugs have been replaced properly in
the gearbox and chaincase.
3.
Be sure all tiller tines, bolts, and nuts are tight.
4.
Be certain all guards, shields, and dirt deflectors are
in place and secure.
5.
Grease driveline shaft and all other grease fittings.
Refer to
6.
Clear area to be tilled of rocks, branches, and other
foreign objects.
7.
Tall grass and weeds should be mowed before tilling.
8.
Do not engage power take-off at full throttle. Once
engaged, increase throttle to 540 power take-off
speed. Tiller tines will cut better at 540 power take-off
speed than at reduced throttle.
9.
Tilling should not be done in wet conditions as soil
will stick to tines.
10. At first begin tilling at a slow forward speed and shift
up as ground conditions warrant.
11. Operated tiller with deck level to the ground.
12. Tiller should be operated with the tiller deck level to
the ground.
13. Tiller tines will cut better when operating the tractor at
full 540 rpm power take-off speed than at reduced
throttle.
14. After tilling the first 50 feet, stop and check to see that
the tiller is adjusted properly.
15. Do not make turns or attempt to back up while tiller is
in the ground. See important note below.
16. Do not engage power take-off with implement in the
fully raised or lowered position.
17. Periodically check for foreign objects wrapped
around the rotor shaft and remove them after
disengaging power take-off, turning off tractor
engine, and removing ignition key.
IMPORTANT:Â
Turning or backing up with rotary tinesÂ
in the ground will damage the tiller.
General Operating Instructions
Before using your Land Pride RTR05 SeriesÂ
Reverse-Tine Rotary Tiller, you should have completelyÂ
read the Operatorâs Manual, properly attached the TillerÂ
to the tractor, cut the driveline to proper length, run-in theÂ
clutch if your model is equipped with one, and goneÂ
through the Operating Checklist. If you have missed anyÂ
of these steps, please complete them before proceeding.Â
Now that you have properly prepared yourself and yourÂ
tiller, itâs time to do some tilling. Carefully drive the tractorÂ
to the site where you intend to till. You should haveÂ
already cleaned this site of any large limbs, rocks, trash,Â
metal, or extraneous debris. If you are in tall grass orÂ
weeds, we highly recommend you cut or mow before youÂ
till.
Line the tractor up just to the right of center on your tillageÂ
plot. You will be working from the center out and turningÂ
to the left to line up for your next pass. Lower the tiller halfÂ
way to the ground and reduce your tractor engine speedÂ
to idle. Engage the power take-off and gradually increaseÂ
the engine speed until you reach full power take-offÂ
speed of 540 rpm. Lower the tiller to the ground andÂ
simultaneously commence forward travel as groundÂ
conditions warrant. Do not make turns or attempt to backÂ
up while tiller is in the ground. See important note below.
Travel about 50 ft. and then stop to check your results.Â
When stopping, remember to lift the tiller out of theÂ
ground, stop the tractor, reduce engine speed, disengageÂ
the power take-off, set the park brake, shut off the tractor,Â
and remove the keys. If you are tilling too shallow or tooÂ
deep, adjust the skid shoes accordingly. If the soil textureÂ
is too coarse, lower the leveling door and reduce yourÂ
ground speed. If the soil texture is too fine, you will needÂ
to raise your leveling door and increase your groundÂ
speed. For any other problem conditions that may arise,Â
you will want to refer to the Troubleshooting section onÂ
When you are done tilling for the day, make sure you useÂ
proper tractor shutdown procedures before you get off ofÂ
the tractor. If you are detaching your tiller, make sure youÂ
park it on a dry and level surface leaving it clean andÂ
ready for the next use. When you put your tiller up for theÂ
season, make sure you refer to the Storage Directions onÂ
With a little practice and a few adjustments, you will soonÂ
be achieving the results you want with your Land Pride 05Â
Series Reverse Tine Rotary Tiller. SeeÂ
âFeatures andÂ
Benefitsâ
âProduct Specificationsâ
 onÂ
page 24 for additional information and performanceÂ
enhancing options.Â
IMPORTANT:Â