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Land Pride RTR1042 Operator's Manual

Manual is about: RTR10 & RTR15 Series

Summary of RTR1042

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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 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m 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 ass...

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    1 11/01/11 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m land pride 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...

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    2 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m 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 ste...

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    3 11/01/11 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m land pride 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 ...

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    4 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m 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 c...

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    5 11/01/11 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m land pride important safety information table of contents 818-858c general safety instructions rtr10 series shown. 22246 model rtr10 model rtr15 818-171c rotating tines hazard! Rtr10 series shown. 22246 model rtr10 model rtr15.

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    6 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m 11/01/11 important safety information table of contents keep front deflector in place 818-284c thrown object hazard 22246 model rtr10 22256 model rtr15.

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    7 11/01/11 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m land pride important safety information table of contents 818-543c rotating driveline hazard - keep away! Rtr15 series shown. 22313 model rtr10 model rtr15 13042 818-552c rotating driveline hazard - keep away! Rotating driveline keep away! 2224...

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    8 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m 11/01/11 important safety information table of contents 818-540c shield missing - do not operate. 13042 818-552c rotating driveline hazard keep away! Rotating driveline keep away! 13042.

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    9 11/01/11 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m land pride 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 ...

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    10 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m 11/01/11 section 1: assembly & set-up table of contents section 1: assembly & set-up figure 1-1 22247 22247 dealer preparations ! Caution to avoid bodily injury caused by accidental falling of tiller, securely support tiller on safe supporting stands o...

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    11 11/01/11 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m land pride section 1: assembly & set-up table of contents parking stand refer to figure 1-1 on page 10: ! Caution to avoid bodily injury caused by accidental falling of tiller, stabilize unit with parking stand and support blocks! 1. Insert pa...

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    12 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m 11/01/11 section 1: assembly & set-up table of contents tractor hook-up figure 1-4 22248 ! Caution to avoid bodily injury caused by accidental falling of tiller, stabilize unit with parking stand and support blocks! Refer to figure 1-4: 1. Back tractor...

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    13 11/01/11 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m land pride section 1: assembly & set-up table of contents driveline installation refer to figure 1-6, figure 1-7 and figure 1-8: the tiller driveline is coupled to the tractor and implement shafts with either push pin couplers, pull collar cou...

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    14 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m 11/01/11 section 1: assembly & set-up table of contents 1. Park tractor and tiller on a level surface. Raise tiller to align gearbox input shaft level with tractor pto shaft. Securely block tiller at this height to keep unit from lowering while attachi...

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    15 11/01/11 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m land pride section 1: assembly & set-up table of contents check driveline maximum length refer to figure 1-10: make sure driveline collapsible length is acceptable. If needed, refer to “check driveline collapsible length” on page 14. The drive...

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    16 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m 11/01/11 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, storage, and maintenance of the ro...

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    17 11/01/11 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m land pride 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...

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    18 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m 11/01/11 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 (#3) by: a. Loosening bolt (#1) and...

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    19 11/01/11 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m land pride section 2: operating table of contents general operating instructions before using your land pride rtr10 or rtr15 series rotary tiller, you should have completely read the operator’s manual, properly attached the tiller to the tract...

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    20 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m 11/01/11 section 3: adjustments table of contents section 3: adjustments rtr15 tiller hitch sideshift refer to figure 3-2: the three point and gearbox can be sideshifted to the left of tiller center for various working conditions. ! Caution after sides...

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    21 11/01/11 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m land pride section 3: adjustments table of contents drive chain refer to figure 3-3: the tension on the drive chain can be easily adjusted by using the chain tightener stud. Should backlash occur, loosen the nut and torque the stud countercloc...

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    22 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m 11/01/11 section 3: adjustments table of contents skid shoe adjustment refer to figure 3-5: the skid shoes can be adjusted to the desired tilling depth by raising or lowering them as follows: 1. Raise tiller off the ground. Place a support under the ti...

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    23 11/01/11 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m land pride 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, y...

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    24 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m 11/01/11 section 4: maintenance & lubrication table of contents clutch disassembly & assembly if clutch run-in procedure indicates that one or more of the friction disks did not slip, then the clutch must be disassembled to separate the friction disks....

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    25 11/01/11 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m land pride section 4: maintenance & lubrication table of contents clutches with 8 hex socket bolts clutch run-in refer to figure 4-3 on page 25: 1. Loosen counterclockwise all 8 hex head socket bolts uniformly 6 full turns. 2. Cycle clutch on ...

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    26 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m 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 ...

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    27 11/01/11 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m land pride section 4: maintenance & lubrication table of contents chaincase type = recommended: shell alvania ep00 oil alternate: sae 90 wt. Oil quantity = as required important: tiller should be level when checking oil level in chain case. Ch...

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    28 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m 11/01/11 section 5: specifications & capacities table of contents section 5: specifications & capacities rtr10 series rotary tiller model rtr1042 rtr1050 rtr1058 recommended tractor pto hp 17 to 25 horsepower (25 hp maximum) weight 403 lbs. 430 lbs. 47...

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    29 11/01/11 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m land pride section 5: specifications & capacities table of contents rtr15 series rotary tiller model rtr1550 rtr1558 rtr1566 rtr1574 recommended tractor pto hp 17 to 35 hp 20-40 hp 25-50 hp weight 455 lbs. 489 lbs. 523 lbs. 557 lbs. Tilling wi...

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    30 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m 11/01/11 section 6: features & benefits table of contents section 6: features & benefits rtr10 series rotary tiller features benefits american made many tillers are imported. American made means better parts availability. Reverse tilling action reverse...

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    31 11/01/11 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m land pride section 6: features & benefits table of contents rtr15 series rotary tiller 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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    32 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m 11/01/11 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 gearbo...

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    33 11/01/11 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m land pride 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 4 n·m ft-lb n·m ft-lb n·m ft-lb 1/4" - 20 7.4 5.6 11 8 1...

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    34 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m 11/01/11 section 8: torque values chart table of contents.

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    35 11/01/11 rtr10 & rtr15 series rotary tillers 311-431m land pride 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 accord...

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