Table of Contents Rotary Tillers RTA10 & RTA15 Series RTA1042, RTA1050 & RTA1058 RTA1550 & RTA1558 22195 311-252M Operator’s Manual ! 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 2008 Printed 10/13/08 Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
Land Pride Table of Contents Table of Contents Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .1 Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication .17 Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Tine Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Land Pride ▲ Table of Contents Important Safety Information 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 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol Thoroughly read and understand the instructions given in this manual before operation. Refer to the “Safety Label” section, read all instructions noted on them.
Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Use Safety Lights and Devices Transport Machinery Safely ▲ Slow moving tractors, selfpropelled equipment, and towed implements can create a hazard when driven on public roads. They are difficult to see, especially at night. ▲ Flashing warning lights and turn signals are recommended whenever driving on public roads.
Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. 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. Wear Protective Equipment Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard ▲ Protective clothing and equipment should be worn.
Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information Safety Labels 1. Your tiller comes equipped with all safety labels in place. They were designed to help you safely operate your mower. Read and follow their directions. 2. Keep all safety labels clean and legible. 3. Replace all damaged or missing labels. To order new labels go to your nearest Land Pride dealer. 4. Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by Land Pride.
Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information ROTATING DRIVELINE 22195 Model RTA10 KEEP AWAY! 818-552C Rotating Driveline Hazard - Keep Away! 22196 22195 Model RTA15 Model RTA10 Model RTA15 818-858C General Safety Instructions 10/13/08 RTA10 & RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311-252M 5
Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information Model RTA10 22195 818-543C Guard Missing - Do Not operate. Model RTA15 22196 818-540C Model RTA10 Model RTA15 13042 Shield missing - Do Not operate.
Land Pride Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners. This rotary tiller has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper assembly, maintenance, and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from the machine. Application The RTA10 and RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers are designed and built by Land Pride to till the soil for seedbed or planting preparation.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Set-Up Section 1 Assembly and Set-Up ! Tractor Requirements CAUTION To avoid bodily injury caused by accidental falling of tiller, securely support tiller on safe supporting stands or blocks! This unit is shipped almost completely assembled. Carefully follow instructions for final assembly. Before attempting assembly check the following items.
Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1 Assembly and Set-Up 4. Install driveline guard (#10) to the top of the 3-point hitch plates with four 1/4” wing screws (#11). NOTE: Remove driveline guard for easier access to the driveline at the gearbox. 5. Mount left hand clevis (#15) over square tube as shown. Make certain longer chamfer is positioned on the bottom. 6. Locate u-bolt (#16) behind the square tube and insert through clevis (#15) holes as shown. 7. Secure with 1/2”-13 hex nylock nuts (#17).
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Set-Up Driveline Installation Implement End Refer to Figure 1-3, Figure 1-4 and Figure 1-5: The tiller driveline is coupled to the tractor and implement shafts with either push pin couplers, pull collar couplers or a combination of both and with either a shear bolt or slip clutch on one end for protection from shock loads. Always engage the PTO at low engine rpm to minimize start-up torque on the driveline.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Set-Up b. Pull driveline apart into two sections as shown in Figure 1-6. Attach the outer driveline universal joint to the tractor shaft and inner driveline universal joint to the tiller gearbox shaft. Pull on each driveline section to be sure the universal joints are secured to the shafts. c. Hold driveline sections parallel to each other to determine if they are too long.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 2 Operating Section 2 Operating General Notes for Field Operations Operating Check List Before beginning to till, the following inspection should be performed: In addition to design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training involved in its operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment.
Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2 Operating Parking The following steps should be done when preparing to store the tiller or unhitch it from the tractor. See also Storage in the “Maintenance and Lubrication” section on page 20 for additional information on long term storage of your tiller. 1. Park the tiller on a level, solid area. 2. Shut off tractor engine and engage parking brake. 3.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 3 Adjustments Section 3 Adjustments RTA10 Tiller Hitch Offset RTA15 Tiller Hitch Sideshift Refer to Figure 3-1: By shifting the lower hitch clevises (#1) to the side, a limited amount of offset can be obtained. 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 offsetting check to see that the PTO shaft clears all shields on the tiller, tractor and the tiller hitch.
Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3 Adjustments 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 clockwise to 20 - 30 foot pounds and tighten nut to 400 foot pounds.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 3 Adjustments Skid Shoe Refer to Figure 3-5: The skid shoes can be raised or lowered for the desired tilling depth by: 1. Raise tiller off the ground and properly support. 2. Loosen pivot bolt (#1) on front of shoe. 3. Remove adjusting bolt (#2) on rear of shoe. 4. Adjust skid (#3) shoe to desired location. 5. Install adjusting bolt, and tighten both the adjusting bolt and the pivot bolt. IMPORTANT: Be sure both skid shoes are adjusted the same.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Maintenance ! Driveline Protection CAUTION For safety reasons, each maintenance operation must be performed with the tractor’s PTO disengaged, the Tiller lowered completely to the ground or on safely supported blocking, tractor engine shut off and ignition key removed. Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life of any farm implement.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication 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. 2-Plate Assembly NOTE: Before proceeding, secure clutch firmly in a vise or other clamping device to prevent injury. Step 1 Place hub and friction disks into the housing. 2-Plate Disassembly Step 1 Remove snap ring.
Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Clutches With 8 Hex Socket Bolts Clutch Run-In Refer to Figure 4-3 on page 19: 1. Loosen counterclockwise all 8 hex head socket bolts uniformly 6 full turns. 2. Cycle clutch on and off 5 or 6 times (15 seconds on and 15 seconds off) with the engine operating at half throttle. Disengage driveline, shut off tractor and remove key. Wait for all components to stop before dismounting from tractor. 3. Tighten hex head socket bolts fully back.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Storage ! CAUTION Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, shut off tractor, and remove key before making any of the following adjustments. At the end of the working season or when the tiller will not be used for a long period, it is good practice to clean off any dirt or grease that may have accumulated on any of the moving parts. Check the tines for wear and replace if necessary. See Tine Replacement in this section.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Lubrication Lubrication Legend Multi-purpose spray lube Multi-purpose grease lube Multi-purpose oil lube 20 Intervals in hours at which lubrication is required. 8 Hrs Driveline U-Joint Coat driveline u-joint with grease every 8 hours of operation Type of grease = Multi-Purpose Quantity = Coat Generously 14190 20 Hrs Driveline Shaft Disconnect driveline shaft from the tractor and slide apart.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication 8 Hrs Bearing On Right End Of Rotor Shaft Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Quantity = As Required 13043 Do not overfill! As Required Side Plug Gearbox Check oil every 50 hours of operation. Check the oil level in the gearbox by removing the plug in the side of the box. The oil should reach the plug hole.
Land Pride Table of Contents Section 5 Specifications and Capacities Section 5 Specifications and Capacities RTA10 Series Rotary Tiller RTA1042 RTA1050 RTA1058 42” 50” 58” 47 5/16” 55 5/16” 63 5/16” 358# 385# 415# Number of flanges 5 6 7 Number of Tines per Flange 4 4 4 Width Overall Width Weight Driveline Category II Shear bolt - standard Slip Clutch - optional Gearbox 25 HP input at 540rpm 1.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 6 Features and Benefits Section 6 Features and Benefits RTA10 Series Rotary Tiller Features Benefits 5 Pack pricing Order in pack of 5 to save money. Working widths 42”, 50”, 58” to meet a wide range of abdications and needs. Gearbox Warranty 3 Years on housing, gears, seals, and bearings. shows our confidence in the product. Tractor HP range 17-25 HP Fits Land Pride Quick-Hitch Allows for quick and easy one person hook-up. Does not offset with Quick-Hitch.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 6 Features and Benefits RTA15 Series Rotary Tiller Features Benefits Working widths 50”, 58” to meet specific customer needs. Tractor HP range 17 - 35 HP Gearbox warranty 5 Year on housing, gears, seals and bearings. Shows our confidence in the product. Fits Land Pride Quick-Hitch Allows for quick and easy one person hook-up. Cannot be used with offset. Sideshift capabilities Sideshift tiller to cover right tire track. Gearbox slides with tiller.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 7 Troubleshooting Section 7 Troubleshooting Problem Machine makes intermittent clicking noise PTO vibrates Gearbox noise is noticeable and constant Oil leaking from gearbox Rotor will not turn Tillage depth insufficient Soil texture too coarse Soil texture too fine Machine skips or leaves crop residue Tines balling up with soil Tiller bumping on ground 26 Cause Solution Loose tines Tighten tines Gearbox tooth damaged Replace damaged gear Chain damaged Re
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 8 Appendix Section 8 Appendix Torque Values Chart Bolt Head Identification Bolt Size (Inches) in-tpi 1 Grade 2 Grade 5 N · m ft-lb 3 N · m ft-lb Bolt Head Identification Grade 8 N·m ft-lb Bolt Size (Metric) 8.8 5.8 Class 5.8 mm x pitch N · m ft-lb 10.9 Class 8.8 N·m ft-lb Class 10.9 N·m ft-lb 1/4" - 20 7.4 5.6 11 8 16 12 M 5 X 0.8 4 3 6 5 9 7 1/4" - 28 8.5 6 13 10 18 14 M6X1 7 5 11 8 15 11 5/16" - 18 15 11 24 17 33 25 M 8 X 1.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 8 Appendix Notes 28 RTA10 & RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311-252M 10/13/08
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 8 Appendix 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 following schedule when used as intended and under normal service and conditions for personal use.
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