Rotary Tillers

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Rotary Tillers

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Rotary Tillers
RTA2562 & RTA2570
RTA3576
35034
311-254M
Operator’s Manual
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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!
Cover photo may show optional equipment
not supplied with standard unit.
© Copyright 2015
Printed
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication . . . . . 17
Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Tine Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Driveline Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Clutches With 4 Adjusting Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Clutch Run-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Clutch Disassembly & Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Clutches With 8 Hex Socket Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Clutch Run-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Clutch Disassembly & Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Roller Chain & Drive Sprockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Driveline U-Joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Driveline Shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Bearing on Right End of Rotor Shaft . . . . . . . . . 22
Chaincase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Gearbox (RTA25 Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Gearbox (RTA35 Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . .
Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Dealer Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Torque Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Parking Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Hitch and PTO Guard Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Tractor Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Check Driveline Collapsible Length . . . . . . . . . . 10
Shorten Driveline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Check Driveline Maximum Length . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Check Driveline Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Down Pressure Kit (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Section 2: Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operating Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
General Operating Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Section 5: Specifications & Capacities . . . . . 24
Section 6: Features & Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Section 7: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Section 8: Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . 28
Section 9: Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Section 3: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Torque Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Drive Chain Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Skid Shoe Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Rear Deflector Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Hitch Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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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.
Do not allow anyone to operate
this equipment who has not fully
read and comprehended this
manual and who has not been
properly trained in the safe
operation of the equipment.
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a
potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra
safety precaution must be taken. When you see this
symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that
follows it. In addition to design and configuration of
equipment, hazard control, and accident prevention are
dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and
proper training of personnel involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance, and storage of equipment.
▲ The operator must not use drugs
or alcohol as they can change the
alertness or coordination of that
person while operating equipment.
The operator should, if taking overthe-counter drugs, seek medical
advice on whether he/she can
safely operate the equipment.
▲ Operator should be familiar with all
functions of the unit.
▲ Operate controls from the driver’s
seat only. Never operate controls
from the ground.
▲ Make sure all guards and shields
are in place and secured before
operating implement.
▲ Keep all bystanders away from
equipment and work area.
▲ Do not leave tractor or implement
unattended with engine running.
▲ Dismounting from a moving tractor
can cause serious injury or death.
▲ Do not allow anyone to stand
between tractor and implement
while backing up to implement.
▲ Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from power-driven parts.
▲ Watch out for fences, trees, rocks,
wires, etc., while operating and
transporting implement.
▲ Turning tractor too tight may cause
hitched machinery to ride up on
wheels. This could result in injury
or equipment damage.
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Be Aware of
Signal Words
A Signal word designates a degree or
level of hazard seriousness. The
signal words are:
! DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is limited to the most
extreme situations, typically for
machine components that, for
functional purposes, cannot be
guarded.
! WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed
when guards are removed. It may also
be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
! CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
For Your Protection
Tractor Shutdown & Storage
▲ Thoroughly read and understand
the “Safety Label” section, read
all instructions noted on them.
▲ If engaged, disengage PTO.
▲ Lower attached implement to
ground, put tractor in park or set
park brake, turn off engine, and
remove switch key to prevent
unauthorized starting.
▲ Wait for all components to come to
a complete stop before leaving the
operator’s seat.
▲ Detach and store implement in an
area where children normally do
not play. Secure implement using
blocks and supports.
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Parts Manual QR Locator
Dealer 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.
The QR code on the left will
link you to available dealers
for Land Pride products.
Refer to Parts Manual QR
Locator on this page for
detailed instructions.
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Use Safety
Lights and Devices
Transport
Machinery Safely
▲ Slow moving tractors,
self-propelled 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.
▲ Comply with state and local laws.
▲ Use towing vehicle and trailer of
adequate size and capacity.
▲ Secure equipment towed on a
trailer with tie downs and chains.
▲ Sudden braking can cause a trailer
to swerve and upset. Reduce
speed if trailer is not equipped with
brakes.
▲ Avoid contact with any over head
utility lines or electrically charged
conductors.
▲ Engage parking brake when
stopped on an incline.
Avoid Underground
Utilities
Practice Safe Maintenance
▲ Dig Safe, Call 811.
Always contact your local utility
companies (electrical, telephone,
gas, water, sewer, and others)
before digging so that they may
mark the location of any under
ground services in the area.
▲ Be sure to ask how close you can
work to the marks they positioned.
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▲ Understand procedure before doing
work. Use proper tools and
equipment, refer to Operator’s
Manual for additional information.
▲ Work in a clean dry area.
▲ Lower attached implement to the
ground, put tractor in park, turn off
engine, and remove key before
performing maintenance.
▲ Allow implement to cool before
working on it.
▲ Disconnect battery ground cable (-)
before servicing or adjusting
electrical systems or before welding
on implement.
▲ Maximum transport speed for an
attached implement is 20 mph. DO
NOT EXCEED. Never travel at a
speed which does not allow
adequate control of steering and
stopping. Some rough terrains
require a slower speed.
▲ As a guideline, use the following
maximum speed weight ratios for
an attached implement:
20 mph when weight of attached
implement is less than or equal to
the weight of machine towing the
implement.
10 mph when weight of attached
implement exceeds weight of
machine towing implement but
not more than double the weight.
▲ IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load
that is more than double the weight
of the machine towing the load.
▲ Do not grease or oil implement
while it is in operation.
▲ Inspect all parts. Make certain
parts are in good condition &
installed properly.
▲ Replace parts on this machine with
genuine Land Pride parts only. Do
not alter this machine in a way
which will adversely affect its
performance.
▲ Remove buildup of grease, oil, or
debris.
▲ Remove all tools and unused parts
from implement before operation.
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Prepare for Emergencies
Wear
Protective Equipment
Avoid High
Pressure Fluids Hazard
▲ Wear protective clothing and
equipment appropriate for the job
such as safety shoes, safety
glasses, hard hat, and ear plugs.
▲ Clothing should fit snug without
fringes and pull strings to avoid
entanglement with moving parts.
▲ Prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause hearing impairment or
hearing loss. Wear suitable
hearing protection such as
earmuffs or earplugs.
▲ Operating equipment safely
requires the operator’s full
attention. Avoid wearing radio
headphones while operating
machinery.
▲ Escaping fluid under pressure can
penetrate the skin causing serious
injury.
▲ Avoid the hazard by relieving
pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines or performing work
on the system.
▲ Make sure all hydraulic fluid
connections are tight and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in
good condition before applying
pressure to the system.
▲ Use a piece of paper or
cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to
check for suspected leaks.
▲ Wear protective gloves and safety
glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems.
▲ DO NOT DELAY. If an accident
occurs, see a doctor familiar with
this type of injury immediately. Any
fluid injected into the skin or eyes
must be treated within
a few hours or
gangrene may
result.
Tire Safety
Use Seat Belt and ROPS
▲ Tire changing can be dangerous
and should be preformed by
trained personnel using the
correct tools and equipment.
▲ When inflating tires, use a clip-on
chuck and extension hose long
enough to allow you to stand to
one side and NOT in front of or
over the tire assembly. Use a
safety cage if available.
▲ When removing and installing
wheels, use wheel handling
equipment adequate for the
weight involved.
▲ Operate only skid steers equipped
with a Roll-Over Protective
Structure (ROPS) and seat belt.
▲ Fasten seat belt snugly and
securely to help protect against
serious injury or death from falling
and skid steer overturn.
▲ Wear protective equipment such
as a hard hat, safety shoes, safety
glasses, and ear plugs.
Keep Riders Off
Machinery
▲ 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.
911
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▲ Never carry riders or use
machinery as a person lift.
▲ Riders obstruct operator’s view.
▲ Riders could be struck by foreign
objects or thrown from the
machine.
▲ Never allow children to operate
equipment.
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Safety Labels
Your 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 labels clean and legible.
2. Refer to this section for proper label placement. Replace
all damaged or missing labels. Order new labels from your
nearest Land Pride dealer. To find your nearest dealer,
visit our dealer locator at www.landpride.com.
3. Some new equipment installed during repair requires
safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as
4.
specified by Land Pride. When ordering new components
make sure the correct safety labels are included in the
request.
Refer to this section for proper label placement.
To install new labels:
a. Clean surface area where label is to be placed.
b. Spray soapy water onto the cleaned area.
c. Peel backing from label and press label firmly onto the
surface.
d. Squeeze out air bubbles with edge of a credit card or
with a similar type of straight edge.
858-519C
RTA15 Series Cluster Decal
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818-540C
Shield missing - Do Not operate.
KEEP AWAY!
ROTATING DRIVELINE
22228
818-552C
22228
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Rotating Driveline Hazard - Keep Away!
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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 this machine.
Application
The RTA25 and RTA35 Series Rotary Tillers are
designed and built by Land Pride to till the soil for
seedbed or planting preparation. Both models are
adapted for three-point hitch Category 1 mounting. The
RTA25 has a 25-55 HP tractor requirement and the
RTA35 has a 35-75 HP requirement. These Land Pride
Tillers have uses and applications in landscaping,
nurseries, gardens, and light commercial use.
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 required. Your Land
Pride dealer has trained personnel, repair parts, and
equipment needed to service the implement.
Serial Number
Model No. _____________Serial No. ______________
For quick reference and prompt service, record model
number and serial number in the spaces provided above
and again on warranty page 29. Always provide model
number and serial number when ordering parts and in all
correspondences with your Land Pride dealer. Refer to
Figure 1 for location of your serial number plate.
See “Specifications & Capacities” on page 24 and
“Features & Benefits” on page 26 for additional
information and performance enhancing options.
Using This Manual
• This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarize
you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments,
troubleshooting, and maintenance. Read this manual
and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe
and efficient operation.
• The information contained within this manual was
current at the time of printing. Some parts may change
slightly to assure you of the best performance.
35034
Serial Number Plate Location
Figure 1
• To order a new Operator’s or Parts Manual, contact
your authorized dealer. Manuals can also be
downloaded, free-of-charge, from our website at
www.landpride.com
Terminology
“Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined by
facing forward in the direction the machine will operate
while in use unless otherwise stated.
Definitions
IMPORTANT: A special point of information related
to the following topic. Land Pride’s intention is this
information must be read & noted before continuing.
NOTE: A special point of information that the
operator should be aware of before continuing.
Owner Assistance
The Online Warranty Registration should be completed
by the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is
necessary to provide you with quality customer service.
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Further Assistance
Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new
Rotary Tiller. If for any reason you do not understand any
part of this manual or are not satisfied with the service
received, the following actions are suggested:
1.
Discuss the matter with your dealership service
manager making sure that person is aware of any
problems you may have and has had the opportunity
to assist you.
2. If you are still not satisfied, seek out the owner or
general manager of the dealership, explain the
problem, and request assistance.
3. For further assistance write to:
Land Pride Service Department
1525 East North Street
P.O. Box 5060
Salina, Ks. 67402-5060
E-mail address
lpservicedept@landpride.com
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Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
Dealer Preparations
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Refer to: Refer to Figure 1-1:
CAUTION
ToTo 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.
Having all the needed parts and equipment readily at
hand will speed up your assembly task and will make the
job as safe as possible.
•
•
Parking Stand
Check for fasteners and pins that were shipped with
the tiller. All hardware coming from the factory has
been installed in the location where it will be used. If a
part or fastener is temporarily removed for assembly
reasons, remember where it goes. Keep the parts
separated.
Have a fork lift or loader along with chains and safety
stands that are sized for the job ready for the assembly
task.
• Have a minimum of 2 people at hand during assembly.
Torque Requirements
Refer to “Torque Values Chart” on page 28 to determine
correct torque values for common bolts.
Tractor Requirements
!
CAUTION
To avoid bodily injury caused by accidental falling of tiller,
stabilize unit with park stand and support blocks.
1.
Insert parking stand (#6) into parking stand holder on
the end of the tiller frame.
2. Adjust parking stand to a height that will support the
tiller level while resting on the skid shoes.
3. Secure parking stand with wire retaining pin (#7).
Make sure wire retainer is hooked over the end of the
retaining pin.
Hitch and PTO Guard Assembly
1. Install right and left top hitch halves (#1 & #2) inside
the hitch mounting bars with 5/8" -11 x 1 1/2" long
bolts (#8), lock washers (#9), and nuts (#10). Do not
tighten bolts at this time.
2. Install spacer (#3) between upper 3-point hitch
plates (#1 & #2) with 5/8" x 3 1/2" long bolt (#11), lock
washer (#12), and nut (#13).
3. Securely tighten all bolts to the correct torque.
4. Install driveline guard (#4) to the top of the 3-point
hitch plates with four 1/4" wing screws (#5).
This tiller is designed with a 3-point category I hitch.
Horsepower rating of tractor should not exceed 45 PTO
horsepower on all 25 Series Tillers and not to exceed 65
PTO horsepower on 35 Series.
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WARNING
Ballast weights may be required to maintain steering control.
Refer to your tractor Operator’s Manual to determine proper
ballast requirements.
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Figure 1-1
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NOTE: Remove driveline guard for easier access to
the driveline at the gearbox.
5. Mount left-hand clevis (#18) over square tube as
shown. Make certain longer chamfer is positioned on
the bottom.
6. Locate u-bolt (#19) behind the square tube and insert
through clevis (#18) holes as shown.
7.
Secure with 1/2"-13 hex nylock nuts (#20). Do not
tighten nuts at this time.
8. Drive 1/4" x 1 3/4" roll pin into pin (#22) into 1/4" hole
into lower hitch pin (#21).
9. Insert lower hitch pin into clevis and secure with
linchpin (#23).
10. Repeat step 5 through 9 for the right-hand clevis.
11. Position clevis 26 7/8" apart from inside of clevis
plate to inside of clevis plate and center off the
gearbox input shaft.
12. Tighten 1/2" nuts (#20) to the correct torque.
13. Install manual tube (#14) to hitch plate (#2) with two
1/4"-20 x 1 GR5 hex head cap screws (#15), SAE flat
washers (#16), and hex nylock nut (#17).
14. Tighten 1/4" cap screws (#15) to the correct torque.
Tractor Hook-Up
!
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 implement. Do not operate
hydraulic 3-point lift controls while someone is directly
behind the tractor or near the implement.
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WARNING
!
CAUTION
Lifting unit more than 14" above ground with PTO engaged or
engaging PTO with unit higher than 14" above ground can
break the driveline and could cause flying projectiles.
To avoid bodily injury caused by accidental falling of tiller,
stabilize unit with park stand and support blocks.
NOTE: Land Pride’s Quick Hitch can be attached to
the tractor to provide quick and easy 3-point hookup and detachment. See your nearest Land Pride
dealer to purchase a Quick Hitch.
1. Back tractor up to tiller until lower 3-point lift arms are
aligned with tiller hitch clevises.
2. Secure tractor’s 3-point lower hitch arms to the lower
hitch clevises using 7/8" diameter hitch pins. Secure
hitch pins with linchpins.
3. Secure tractor’s top center link to tiller hitch plates
using 3/4" diameter hitch pin (supplied by customer).
4. Place a level on the end plate and adjust tractor’s top
center link to level tiller from front to back.
5. Place level on the square tube and adjust one of the
two tractor’s lower 3-point arms up or down to level
tiller from left to right.
6. Remove parking stand wire lock pin and slide parking
stand up until lower hole in parking stand is above
the stand mount. Reinsert wire lock pin in hole above
stand mount and secure with wire lock.
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Tractor Hook-Up
Figure 1-2
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7.
Raise tiller fully up with 3-point lift. Measure the
distance tines are off the ground. If distance exceeds
14", adjust tractor’s 3-point lift height limiter until
tines will not lift higher than 14 inches off the ground.
Implement End
8. Continue with “Driveline Installation” on page 9.
Driveline Installation
Tractor End
Refer to: Figure 1-3 & Figure 1-4
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 a slip clutch on one end
to protect against shock loads.
Pull Collar Coupling
With
Slip Clutch Protection
Always engage PTO at low engine RPM to minimize
start-up torque. Drivelines with friction slip clutches
must go through a “run-in” operation prior to initial
use and after long periods of inactivity. See
“Driveline Protection” on page 17 for detailed
instructions on maintaining the slip clutch.
Push Pin Coupling
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Figure 1-3
Implement End
If the Rotary Tiller is used on more than one tractor, an
additional driveline may be required - especially if a
Quick Hitch is used.
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DANGER
Tractor End
Do not engage tractor PTO while hooking-up and unhooking
driveline or while someone is standing near the driveline. A
person’s body and/or clothing can become entangled in the
driveline resulting in serious injury or death.
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With
Slip Clutch Protection
WARNING
Do not use a PTO adapter. A PTO adapter will increase strain
on the tractor’s PTO shaft resulting in possible damage to
shaft and driveline. It will also defeat the purpose of the
tractor’s master shield and could cause bodily injury or death.
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Figure 1-4
IMPORTANT: The driveline must be lubricated
before putting it into service. Refer to “Lubrication”
on page 22 for detailed instructions.
DANGER
All guards and shields must be installed and in good working
condition at all times during tiller operation.
!
IMPORTANT: Drivelines with friction clutches must
go through a “run-in” operation prior to initial use and
after long periods of inactivity.See “Driveline
Protection” on page 17 for detailed instructions.
WARNING
Always disengage PTO, put gear selector in park or set park
brake, shut off tractor, remove key, and wait for all moving
parts to come to a complete stop before dismounting tractor.
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IMPORTANT: The tractor’s PTO shaft and tiller
gearbox shaft must be aligned and level with each
other during installation of driveline. This alignment
is the shortest distance between the two shafts.
WARNING
Do not over speed PTO or machine breakage may result. Some
tractors are equipped with multispeed PTO ranges. Be certain
your tractor’s PTO is set for 540 rpm.
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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 attaching the driveline.
2. Place gear selector in park, set park brake, shut
tractor off, and remove switch key.
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Refer to: Figure 1-1 on page 7:
NOTE: To access gearbox input shaft easier,
remove guard (#4) shown in Figure 1-1 on page 7.
3. Remove gearbox shaft protector from end of gearbox
shaft and slide slip clutch end of driveline (#24) over
gearbox input shaft. Secure to gearbox with driveline
yoke locking device.
4. Slide other end of driveline over tractor PTO shaft.
Secure driveline with yoke locking device.
5. Move driveline yokes back and forth to ensure both
ends are secured to the shafts. Reattach any yoke
that is loose.
NOTE: If driveline is too long to fit between tractor
and tiller, skip to “Shorten Driveline” on page 10.
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Check Driveline Collapsible Length
Driveline Shortening
Figure 1-5
Refer to Figure 1-5:
IMPORTANT: A driveline that is too long can bottom
out causing structural damage to tractor and tiller.
Always check driveline collapsed length during initial
setup, when connecting to a different tractor, and
when alternating between using a quick hitch and a
standard 3-point hitch. More than one driveline may
be required to fit all applications.
1.
Make sure driveline is properly installed and level
before checking driveline collapsible length. (Refer to
“Driveline Installation” on page 9 if needed.)
Shorten Driveline
1. Unhook driveline from tractor PTO shaft and pull
outer and inner drivelines apart.
2. Reattach outer driveline to tractor PTO shaft. Pull on
inner and outer drivelines to be sure universal joints
are properly secured.
3. Hold inner and outer drivelines parallel to each other:
a. Measure 1" (“B” dimension) back from outer
driveline universal joint shield and make a mark at
this location on the inner driveline shield.
2. With driveline level, measure 1" (“B” dimension)
back from universal joint shield to end of outer
driveline shield as shown in Figure 1-5.
b. Measure 1" (“B” dimension) back from the inner
driveline universal joint shield and make a mark at
this location on the outer driveline shield.
a. If measurement is less than 1", shorten driveline.
b. If measurement is 1" or more, skip to “Check
Driveline Maximum Length” on page 11.
4. Remove driveline and safety chains from tractor and
gearbox shafts.
5. Measure from end of inner shield to scribed mark
(“X” dimension). Cut off inner shield at the mark. Cut
same amount off the inner shaft (“X1” dimension).
6. Measure from end of outer shield to scribed mark
(“Y” dimension). Cut off outer shield at the mark. Cut
same amount off the outer shaft (“Y1” dimension).
7.
Remove all burrs and cuttings.
8. Continue with “Check Driveline Maximum Length”
on page 11.
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Check Driveline Maximum Length
Make sure driveline collapsible length is acceptable. If
needed, refer to “Check Driveline Collapsible Length”
on page 10.
The driveline maximum allowable length must, when fully
extended, have a minimum overlap of the profile tubes by
not less than 1/3 the free length with both inner and outer
profile tubes being of equal length.
1.
If not already completed, apply multi-purpose grease
to inside of outer profile and reassemble driveline.
3. With PTO off, raise implement fully up and make the
following checks below. If driveline exceeds any of
the limits listed, set tractor 3-point lift limiter at a
height that will keep the driveline within its lift limits to
avoid premature driveline breakdown.
• Tines do not exceed more than 14" off the ground.
• Driveline does not exceed 25o up.
• Driveline does not exceed maximum allowable
length recorded in step 2 under “Check Driveline
Maximum Length”.
2. Assemble the two driveline profiles together with just
1/3 overlapping of the profile tubes as shown below.
Once assembled, measure and record the maximum
allowable length for future reference.
Record Maximum Allowable Length here: ________
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24872
Maximum PTO Driveline Movement During Operation
Figure 1-7
Down Pressure Kit (Optional)
Outer Shielding has been removed for clarity.
Driveline Maximum Length
Figure 1-6
Refer to: Figure 1-8:
Spring loaded rear deflector deflects flying debris and
levels the freshly tilled soil. See manual 311-134M
included with the Down Pressure Kit No. 311-162A for
assembly instructions.
3. Reattach driveline to tractor and gearbox shaft
following “Driveline Installation” steps 1 to 5 on
page 9.
4. Continue with “Check Driveline Interference”.
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 while checking for sufficient drawbar
clearance. Move drawbar ahead, aside, or remove if
required.
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WARNING
!
WARNING
Lifting unit more than 14" above ground with PTO engaged or
engaging PTO with unit higher than 14" above ground can
break the driveline and could cause flying projectiles.
The driveline must not exceed an angle of 25 degrees up or
down while operating. Exceeding this angle with driveline
rotating can break the driveline and cause flying projectiles.
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Optional Down Pressure Kit 311-162A
Figure 1-8
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Section 2: Operating
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 Rotary Tiller. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the Rotary
Tiller without first having read, fully understood, and
become totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make
sure the operator has paid particular attention to:
• Important Safety Information, pages 1 to 5
• Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up, page 7
• Section 2: Operating, page 12
• Section 3: Adjustments, page 15
• Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication, page 17
Inspections
Make the following inspections with tiller attached to a
tractor, PTO disengaged and completely stopped.
Operating Checklist
✔
Check
Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is in
good working condition.
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See Tractor
Manual
Check all guards and shields to make certain they are in good working
condition, in place and secured.
Carefully raise and lower implement to ensure drawbar, tires, and
other tractor parts do not contact tiller frame or PTO driveline.
Check driveline to be sure it is securely connected at
both ends. Refer to “Driveline Installation”.
Page 9
Check drive chain tension.
Refer to “Drive Chain Adjustment”.
Page 15
Check tiller depth setting.
Refer to “Skid Shoe Adjustment”.
Page 15
Check driveline slip clutch to make sure disks will slip.
Refer to “Driveline Protection”
Page 17
Check for worn, bent, broken, loose and missing
tines. Refer to “Tine Replacement”.
Page 17
Grease driveline shaft and all other grease fittings
Refer to “Important Safety Information”.
Page 1
Check oil level in gearbox. Make sure all plugs
have been replaced when completed.
Refer to “Gearbox Lubrication”.
Page 23
Check oil level in chaincase. Make sure all plugs have
been replaced when completed.
Refer to “Chaincase Lubrication”.
Page 23
Check tiller initially and periodically for loose bolts and
pins. Refer to “Torque Values Chart”.
Page 28
Safety Information
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DANGER
Keep yourself and all others away from rotating tines and
drive train. Always disengage PTO and lockout power source
before making adjustments or servicing the tiller. A person’s
body, hair, or clothing can become entangled in rotating
components causing serious bodily injury or death.
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DANGER
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DANGER
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DANGER
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DANGER
Do not engage tractor PTO while hooking-up and unhooking
driveline or while someone is standing near the driveline. A
person’s body and/or clothing can become entangled in the
driveline resulting in serious injury or death.
Keep away from the rotating hex drive shaft between the
gearbox and chaincase. A person can become entangled in the
shaft causing serious bodily injury or death.
Make all 3-point hydraulic adjustments from the tractor seat.
Never make hydraulic adjustments while standing alongside
the tractor or behind the tractor.
PTO shaft shield, gearbox shields, and driveline shields must
be installed and in good working condition while operating
tiller to avoid injury or death from entanglement in a rotating
driveline.
Do not operate a broken or bent driveline. Such drivelines can
break apart while rotating at high speeds causing serious
injury or death. Always remove Rotary Tiller from service
until damaged drivelines are repaired or replaced.
Clear area of debris before tilling. Mark any potential hazards
that cannot be removed such as tree stumps, post, rocks, holes,
and drop-offs with a visible flag.
Do not point discharge toward people, animals, or buildings
and keep people and animals away from tiller during
operation. Tine impact on objects can cause projectiles
resulting in bodily injury or death.
Do not till across steep inclines exceeding 15 degrees. The
action of the tines being forced down into the ground can
cause the tractor to roll-over resulting in serious injury or
death. Consult your tractor’s manual for acceptable inclines
the tractor is capable of traveling across.
Always disengage PTO immediately after lifting tiller above
ground level. Never operate tiller in the raised position. The
tiller can discharge objects at high speeds resulting in injury
or death.
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DANGER
Do not use tiller as a working platform. The tiller is not
properly designed or guarded for this use. Using tiller as a
working platform can cause serious injury or death.
WARNING
Never allow children or other riders on the tractor or tiller.
They can fall and be ran over causing serious injury or death.
!
IMPORTANT: Make sure all safety labels are in their
proper location and in good condition before
operation. Follow all directions on the safety labels.
WARNING
IMPORTANT: Do not alter tiller in a way which will
adversely affect its performance or reliability or use
the tiller for a purpose for which it was not designed.
Do not use a PTO adapter. A PTO adapter will increase strain
on the tractor’s PTO shaft resulting in possible damage to
shaft and driveline. It will also defeat the purpose of the
tractor’s master shield and could cause bodily injury or death.
!
!
WARNING
Always disengage PTO, put gear selector in park or set park
brake, shut off tractor, remove key, and wait for all moving
parts to come to a complete stop before dismounting tractor.
!
WARNING
Always make certain driveline yokes are secured to the tractor
PTO shaft and gearbox input shaft before engaging PTO. A
loose driveline can slip off the end of a connected shaft while
rotating and cause serious bodily injury or death.
! WARNING
Do not allow anyone to operate this Rotary Tiller who has not
been properly trained in its safe operation or anyone who is
under the age of 16.
!
NOTE: To protect the parking stand from becoming
bent while transporting and tilling the soil, always
store it upside down in its mount.
WARNING
Use Rotary Tiller for its intended purpose only. Do not use
tiller to lift or carry objects; to pull fence posts, stumps, or
other objects; or to tow other equipment. Doing so can
damage the tiller, cause serious bodily injury, or death.
WARNING
CAUTION
Make certain you are not working over underground wiring,
pipes, or other obstructions. If there is doubt, contact your
local utility services so that they may mark the location of all
underground utilities in the area. Be sure to ask how close you
can work to the marks or flags they positioned.
Transporting
!
CAUTION
When traveling on public roads whether at night or during the
day, use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to
operators of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state, and
local laws.
IMPORTANT: Always disengage PTO before raising
tiller to transport position.
1.
When raising the tiller to the transport position, be
sure that driveline does not contact tractor or tiller.
Adjust the tractor’s 3-point hitch lift height so that the
tiller tines are not lifted more than 14 inches off the
ground to prevent damage to the driveline.
2. Remove wire retaining pin from parking stand and
raise parking stand up to the bottom hole. Reinsert
wire retaining pin. Make certain wire retainer is
caught over end of pin.
3. Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when
turning; and, leave enough clearance so the tiller
does not contact obstacles such as buildings, trees,
or fences.
Perform schedule maintenance. Check for loose hardware,
structural cracks, broken parts, missing parts, and high wear.
Make repairs before putting tiller back into service. Serious
breakdowns can result in injury or death.
4. Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting
from one area to another. When traveling on
roadways, transport in such a way that faster moving
vehicles may pass you safely.
! WARNING
Do not over speed PTO or machine breakage may result. Some
5. When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, shift tractor
to a lower gear.
tractors are equipped with multispeed PTO ranges. Be certain
your tractor’s PTO is set for the tiller’s rated PTO speed. See
Specifications & Capacities for rated PTO speed.
Parking
The following steps should be done when preparing to
store the tiller or unhitch it from the tractor.
1.
Park the tiller on a level, solid area.
2. Shut off tractor engine and engage parking brake.
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3. Set parking stand to desired height for re-hook-up
and install pin to lock in place.
4. Unhitch tiller from tractor.
5. Continue with instructions on page 14.
! WARNING
Place support blocks under tiller as needed to prevent unit
from tipping over onto a child and/or an adult. A tiller that tips
over can result in injury or death.
6. Check tiller for stability by physically applying
pressure at hitch plates to see if it will tip forward or
backward. If tiller moves in either direction, block
under tiller as needed to prevent that movement.
7.
See “Storage” on page 21 for additional information
on long term storage of your Rotary Tiller.
General Operating Notes
Before beginning to till the following inspection should be
performed:
1.
Check oil level in gearbox and chaincase. Refer to
“Lubrication” 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 “Lubrication” on page 22.
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 PTO at full throttle. Once engaged,
increase throttle to 540 PTO speed. Tiller tines will
cut better at 540 PTO 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 PTO 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.
IMPORTANT: Turning or backing up with rotary tines
in the ground will damage the tiller.
16. Do not engage PTO with machine in the fully raised
or lowered position.
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17. Periodically check for foreign objects wrapped
around the rotor shaft and remove them after
disengaging PTO, turning off tractor engine, and
removing ignition key.
General Operating Instructions
Before using your Land Pride RTA25 or RTA35 Series
Rotary Tiller, you should have completely read the
Operator’s Manual, properly attached the Tiller to the
tractor, cut the Drive-line to proper length, Run-in the
clutch, and gone through the Operating Checklist. If you
have missed any of these steps, please complete them
before proceeding.
Now that you have properly prepared yourself and your
tiller, it’s time to do some tilling. Carefully drive the tractor
to the site where you intend to till. You should have
already cleaned this site of any large limbs, rocks, trash,
metal, or extraneous debris. Best results will be achieved
if you have mounted your tiller offset to the left far enough
to cover the tread of your left tractor wheel. Line the
tractor up just to the right of center on your tillage plot.
You will be working from the center out and always
turning to the left to line up for your next pass. Lower the
tiller half way to the ground and reduce your tractor
engine speed to about one quarter throttle. Engage the
PTO and gradually increase the engine speed until you
reach full PTO speed of 540 rpm. Lower the Tiller to the
ground and simultaneously commence forward travel of
approximately 2 mph. Do not make turns or attempt to
back up while tiller is in the ground. See important note
below.
IMPORTANT: Turning or backing up with rotary tines
in the ground will damage the tiller.
Travel about 50ft. and then stop to check your results.
When stopping, remember to lift the tiller out of the
ground, stop the tractor, reduce engine speed, disengage
the PTO, set the park brake, shut off the tractor, and
remove the keys. If you are tilling too shallow or too deep,
adjust the skid shoes accordingly. If the soil texture is too
coarse, lower the leveling door and reduce your ground
speed. If the soil texture is too fine, you will need to raise
your leveling door and increase your ground speed. For
any other problem conditions that may arise, you will
want to refer to the Troubleshooting section of this
Operator’s Manual.
When you are done tilling for the day, make sure you use
proper tractor shut down procedures before you get off of
the tractor. If you are detaching your tiller, make sure you
park it on a dry and level surface leaving it clean and
ready for the next use. When you put your tiller up for the
season, make sure you refer to the Storage Directions in
this Operator’s Manual.
With a little practice and a few adjustments, you will soon
be achieving the results you want with your Land Pride
Rotary Tiller. See “Features and Benefits” page 26 or
“Specifications and Capacities” page 24 for additional
information and performance enhancing options.
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Section 3: Adjustments
Torque Requirements
Skid Shoe Adjustment
Refer to “Torque Values Chart” on page 28 to determine
correct torque values for common bolts.
The skid shoes can be raised or lowered for the desired
tilling depth by:
Drive Chain Adjustment
The tension on the drive chain can be easily adjusted by
using the chain tightener stud as shown. Should
excessive backlash occur:
1.
NOTE: Tilling depth is the vertical distance from
bottom of skid shoes to bottom of lowest tine. Be
certain both skid shoes are adjusted the same.
1.
Unscrew nylock jam nut.
2. Turn chain tightener stud clockwise as indicated by
the arrow until idler arm is firm against the chain.
Then back stud off counterclockwise 1/4 turn.
3. Re-lock nylock jam nut while holding the head of the
bolt in place.
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 shoe (#3) to desired location.
5. Reinstall adjusting bolt (#2) and lock washer (#4).
Tighten adjusting bolt (#2) and the pivot bolt (#1).
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Chain Tightener
Figure 3-1
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Skid Shoe Adjustment
Figure 3-2
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Rear Deflector Adjustment
Hitch Offset
The rear deflector can be adjusted closer to the ground to
produce a fine soil texture or can be raised to produce a
coarse soil texture by adjusting the rod length on the rear
deflector.
The tiller can be offset up to 5" maximum by adjusting the
lower 3-point clevises horizontally on the tiller frame and
if needed, offsetting the tractor’s lower 3-point arms.
1.
NOTE: The tiller cannot be offset when using a
Quick Hitch.
Remove cotter hair pins (#2) and move spring
rods (#1) up or down the desired height.
2. Reinsert cotter hair pins in the holes (#3) closest to
springs (#4).
An optional spring kit, part no. 311-162A, is offered to
apply down pressure on the rear deflector for leveling.
1.
Loosen slide collar set screws (#5).
2. Adjust slide collars (#7) up to compress springs (#6)
to desired pressure.
3. Retighten slide collar set screws.
NOTE: Too much pressure will cause premature
wear on the rear deflector.
IMPORTANT: Do not exceed maximum 5" offset or
driveline, PTO shaft, and gearbox can be damaged.
1.
Loosen 1/2" nylock nuts (#3) and move both
left and right-hand clevises (#1) an equal amount left
or right on tiller frame (#2).
2. Tighten 1/2" nylock nuts (#3) to the correct torque.
3. If additional adjustment is needed, offset tractor’s
lower 3-point arms. Do not exceed 5" maximum
offset.
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Hitch Offset
Figure 3-4
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Rear Deflector
Figure 3-3
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Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication
Maintenance
Driveline Protection
Proper servicing and adjustments are key to the long life
of any implement. With careful inspection and routine
maintenance, you can avoid costly downtime and repair.
Driveline components are protected from shock loads by
a friction slip clutch. The clutch must be capable of
slippage during operation to protect the gearbox,
driveline, and other drive train parts.
Check all hardware after several hours of operation and
regularly thereafter to ensure they are tight and secured.
Replace worn, damaged, or illegible safety labels by
obtaining new labels from your Land Pride dealer.
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CAUTION
Friction clutches should be “run-in” prior to initial
operation and after long periods of inactivity to remove
any oxidation that may have accumulated on the friction
surfaces. Repeat “run-in” instructions at the beginning of
each season and when moisture and/or condensation
seizes the inner friction plates.
For safety reasons, each maintenance operation must be
performed with tractor PTO disengaged, tiller lowered
completely to the ground or onto support blocks, tractor
engine shut off, and ignition key removed.
Refer to Figure 4-2 below and Figure 4-3 on page 19 to
determine which friction clutch your tiller has. Follow
run-In, disassembly, and assembly instructions for your
specific clutch.
! CAUTION
Do not alter Land Pride equipment or replace parts with other
Clutches With 4 Adjusting Nuts
brands. Doing so can cause equipment to perform improperly
and may lead to breakage that can cause bodily injury.
Replace parts only with genuine Land Pride parts.
Refer to Figure 4-2 (View - A):
1. Using a pencil or other marker, scribe a line across the
exposed edges of the clutch plates and friction disks.
Tine Replacement
2. Tighten all 4 nuts uniformly until spring load is low
enough that the clutch slips freely with PTO engaged.
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Clutch Run-In
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WARNING
Used tines can be very sharp. Always wear gloves when
handling tines to protect against cuts.
IMPORTANT: When ordering, be sure to order
genuine Land Pride replacement tines only and to
order both right- and left-hand tines. Always install
tines with cutting edge facing direction of rotation.
IMPORTANT: Remove and install one tine at a time
to ensure they are oriented correctly when installed.
1.
Remove 2 cap screws and fasteners from tine to be
replaced. Remove tine.
2. Install new tine on side of attaching flange as shown.
3. Replace 2 cap screws and fasteners and tighten nuts
to proper torque. See the Torque Values Chart
“Appendix” section on 28.
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Clutches With 4 Adjusting Nuts
Figure 4-2
3. Start tractor and engage PTO for 2-3 seconds to
permit slippage of clutch surfaces. Disengage PTO,
then re-engage a second time for 2-3 seconds.
Disengage PTO, shut off tractor, and remove key.
Wait for all components to stop before dismounting
from tractor.
4. Inspect clutch and ensure that the scribed markings
made on the clutch plates have changed position.
Slippage has not occurred if any two marks on the
friction disk and plate are still aligned. A clutch that
has not slipped must be disassembled to separate
the friction disk plates. See “Clutch Disassembly &
Assembly” on page 18.
Refer to Figure 4-2 (View - B):
5. Turn all 4 nuts fully back if no two marks on the friction
disk and plate are still aligned. Clutch is ready for use.
Tine Replacement
Figure 4-1
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6. The clutch should be checked during first hour of
cutting and periodically each week. An additional set
of scribe marks can be added to check for slippage.
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Clutch Disassembly & Assembly
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.
IMPORTANT: Before proceeding, secure clutch
firmly in a clamping device to prevent injury.
Disassembly
Step 1
Place the hub and friction disks into the
housing.
Step 1
Remove snap ring.
Step 2
Step 2
Remove backup ring, lock collar,
compression spring, bottom backup ring,
and balls.
Compress the Belleville Springs to the
pressure plate by tightening the four hex
nuts and then placing the assembly into the
clutch housing.
Step 3
Tighten the four hex nuts uniformly until the
clutch pack and hub are loose.
Step 3
Bend the retaining lugs inward over the
Belleville Spring edges to secure the spring
before backing the four hex nuts off.
Step 4
Step 4
Bend all four retaining lugs out on the edge
of the clutch housing.
With the lugs bent in, loosen the four hex
nuts completely to the end of the threaded
studs.
Step 5
Step 5
Insert greased balls.
Remove the thrust plate with the Belleville
Springs and lug rings to access friction
disks and hub for inspection or service.
Step 6
Install bottom backup ring, compression
spring, lock collar, and top backup ring.
Step 6
Inspect friction disks and hub.
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Step 7
Install snap ring.
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Clutches With 8 Hex Socket Bolts
Clutch Run-In
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.
IMPORTANT: Check position of lip on stop flange.
(UP or DOWN). Replace stop flange with lip UP if
one spring (#4) is included and DOWN if two
springs (#4) are included.
4. Inspect all components and replace to their original
position. Make certain stop flange (#3) is replaced
with its flanges in its original position. See important
note in Figure 4-4.
5. Fully tighten all 8 hex head socket bolts (#2).
3. Tighten hex head socket bolts fully back. Clutch is
ready for use
4. The clutch should be checked during the first hour of
cutting and periodically each week.
Hex Head
Socket Bolts
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Clutch Run-In With 8- Hex Head Socket Bolts
Figure 4-3
Clutch Disassembly & Assembly
If clutch run-in procedure above indicated that one or more
friction disks did not slip, then the clutch must be
disassembled into separate friction disks.
1.
Rotate 8 hex head socket bolts (#2) all the way out to
free stop flange (#3).
2. Record position of the lips (up or down) on stop
flange (#3) and then rotate flange and remove it.
3. Remove the following inner components:
a. Spring kit (#4)
b. Pressure flange (#5)
c. 1st Friction Disc (#6)
d. Hub with flange and pull collar (#7 & #1)
e. 2nd Friction disc (#6)
f. Intermediary flange (#8)
g. 3rd Friction disc (#6)
h. Hub disc (#9)
i. 4th Friction disc (#6)
j. Bearing (#10)
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Clutch Assembly
Figure 4-4
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Refer to: Refer to Figure 4-5 & Figure 4-6:
Roller Chain & Drive Sprockets
Sprockets and roller chain should be checked for wear
annually by a qualified person. Replacing a worn roller
chain will extend the life of the sprockets. Be sure to
replace worn sprockets when replacing the roller chain.
Access roller chain and sprockets through the chain
case.
1. Remove oil level plug (#1). Tip tiller backwards and
drain oil out into an oil drip pan.
2. Loosen chain tightener jam nut (#2) and chain
tightener stud (#3).
3. Placed an oil drip pan under chain case cover (#6)
and remove 1/4"-20 hex bolts (#5).
IMPORTANT: The top sprocket (#9) requires special
tightening of nylock jam nut (#8) to prevent
premature bearing. damage.
9. Tighten nylock jam nut (#8) all the way down until top
sprocket (#9) is bottomed out on the bearing.
10. Back jam nut out until you can install .015" feeler
gauge between sprocket and jam nut as shown.
11. Tighten jam nut up against feeler gauge until snug.
Pull feeler out and tighten jam nut 1/6 of a turn.
NOTE: The input shaft on the gearbox should turn
using hand pressure.
4. Being careful not to damage gasket (#7), remove
chain case cover (#6).
5. Inspect gasket (#7). Be sure to replace it if it is
damaged.
6. Inspect roller chain (#4) and replace if worn
excessively.
7.
Inspect top sprocket (#9) and bottom sprocket (#10).
Replace if worn excessively.
8. When replacing the bottom sprocket (#10), be sure to
tighten nylock nut (#8) to the correct torque.
11929
Top Drive Sprocket Installation
Figure 4-6
12. Install roller chain (#4). Make sure roller chain is
under chain idler arm (#11).
13. Install gasket (#7) and chain case (#6) with 1/4"-20
hex flange serrated screws.
14. Draw all the screws (#5) up snug before tightening
them. Tighten the screws to the correct torque as
follows:
25950
Roller Chain Sprocket Removal
Figure 4-5
• Tighten the bottom screw first.
• Tighten the next screw up on the right.
• Cross over to the left and tighten that screw.
• Continuing crossing back and forth tightening the
screws working your way up the chain case until
you have reached the top and tightened the top
screw.
15. Tighten roller chain per instructions under “Drive
Chain Adjustment” on page 15.
16. Fill chain case with oil specified on page 24 until oil
reaches the oil level hole at the bottom. Install oil
level plug (#1) and tighten to the correct torque.
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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 that the tiller is ready for field use the next
time you hook-up to it.
!
DANGER
Always disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO and
secure tiller in the up position with solid supports before
servicing underside of tiller. PTO can be engaged if tractor is
started resulting in damage to tiller, bodily injury, or death.
1.
Clean off any dirt or grease that may have
accumulated on any of the moving parts.
2. Check tines for wear and replace if necessary. See
“Tine Replacement” on page 17.
3. Inspect tiller for loose, damaged, or worn parts, and
adjust or replace as needed.
4. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to
prevent rust. Ask your Land Pride dealer for Aerosol
touch-up paint. Paint is also available in touch-up
bottles with brush, quarts, and gallon sizes by adding
TU, QT, or GL to the end of the Aerosol part number.
Land Pride Aerosol Touch-up Paint
Part No.
Part Description
821-011C
821-002C
821-066C
PAINT LP BEIGE AEROSOL SPRAY CAN
PAINT LP BLACK AEROSOL SPRAY CAN
PAINT ORANGE AEROSOL SPRAY CAN
5. A coating of oil may be applied to worn surfaces in
lieu of painting to minimize oxidation.
6. Replace all damaged or missing decals.
7.
Lubricate as noted in “Lubrication” on page 22.
8. Drain and refill gearbox and chaincase oil. Be sure to
replace all oil plugs.
• Drain oil in gearbox by removing the bottom drain
plug or right-hand cap.
• Drain oil in chaincase by removing the bottom plug
and tipping the Rotary Tiller backwards.
9. Store Rotary Tiller on a level surface in a clean, dry
place. Inside storage will reduce maintenance and
make for a longer tiller life.
10. Follow all parking instructions on page 13 when
disconnecting tractor from Rotary Tiller.
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Lubrication
Lubrication
Legend
Multi-purpose
spray lube
Multi-purpose
grease lube
Multi-purpose
oil lube
50
Hrs
Intervals in hours at which
lubrication is required
8
Hrs
Driveline U-Joint
Coat PTO u-joint with grease every 8 hours of operation
Type of grease = Multi-Purpose
Quantity = Coat Generously
22230
20
Hrs
Driveline Shaft
Disconnect PTO shaft from the tractor and slide apart.
Clean and coat the inner tube of the PTO shaft with a light
film of grease and then reassemble.
22229
8
Hrs
Bearing on Right End of Rotor Shaft
Grease bearing on right end of rotor shaft until grease
starts to purge from the relief hole in the bearing mount
casting on the inside of the tiller end plate.
14579
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As
Required
Chaincase
Fill Plug
Lower Plug
35036
IMPORTANT: Tiller should be level when checking
oil level in chaincase. Check oil level by removing
lower level plug. Oil should reach bottom of plug
hole. Remove fill plug and add recommended oil as
needed. Retighten both plugs when done.
Type of Lubrication:
Shell Gadus S2 V220 00 flowable grease
Land Pride #821-045C (32oz. bottle)
Quantity: Gear Lube will run out of lower plug when full.
Screw dipstick fully in & then unscrew to check
level. Oil level should be between the two marks
on dipstick. Add oil if on or below bottom mark.
DO NOT OVERFILL
50
Hours
Gearbox (RTA25 Series)
14195
NOTE: Use a suction or siphon pump to drain
gearboxes of oil when there is not an oil drain plug.
RTA25 Series Tiller
Screw dipstick fully in & then unscrew to
check level. Oil level when full, should be
at level mark on dipstick. Add oil if below
level mark on dipstick.
DO NOT OVERFILL
Check oil level in gearbox by unscrewing top vented
dipstick. Wipe oil from dipstick and screw dipstick in
without tightening. Unscrew dipstick and check oil on
dipstick. If on or below bottom level mark, add
recommended gear lube through dipstick hole until oil
reaches top mark on dipstick. Do not overfill. Reinstall
vented dipstick and tighten.
Gearbox (RTA35 Series)
Check oil level in gearbox by unscrewing top vented
dipstick. Wipe oil from dipstick and screw dipstick in
without tightening. Unscrew dipstick and check oil on
dipstick. If below level mark on dipstick, add
recommended gear lube through dipstick hole until oil
reaches level mark on dipstick. Do not overfill. Reinstall
vented dipstick and tighten.
IMPORTANT: Should your gearbox require repair,
take it to your Land Pride Dealer. Check oil level in
gearbox at least every 50 hours of operation.
Type of lubrication = Gear Lube 80-90W EP
Quantity = As required
24991
NOTE: Use a suction or siphon pump to drain
gearboxes of oil when there is not an oil drain plug.
RTA35 Series Tiller
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Section 5: Specifications & Capacities
RTA25 & RTA35 Series
Specification & Capacities
Model Number
RTA2562-06
RTA2570-06
Recommended Tractor PTO HP
25-55 Horsepower (55 hp maximum)
Weight
RTA3576
35-75 Horsepower
(75 hp maximum)
649 lbs.
663 lbs.
856 lbs.
Tilling Width
62"
70"
76"
Overall Width
67 5/8"
75 5/8"
81 5/8"
Category I,
Adjustable Lower Hitch Clevis with Plated Pins
3-Point Hitch Type
Quick Hitch Compatible
Offset Capabilities
Category 1 & 2, Adjustable
Lower Hitch Clevis
Cat. I
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cat. II
No
No
Yes
Yes, up to 5" maximum. May require offsetting the tractor’s lower 3-Point lift arms to
achieve full 5" offset. (Cannot offset with Quick Hitch)
Number of Flanges
8
9
Number of Tines per Flange
8
6
Tine Construction
High Carbon heat treated “C” shaped blades
Skid Shoes
Adjustable
Storage Stands
Adjustable
Rear Deflector
Spring Loaded, adjustable, rear deflector
Driveline
Gearbox
ASAE Category III
Heavy Duty Slip-Clutch
ASAE Category IV
Heavy Duty Slip-Clutch
45 HP at 540 rpm 1.92:1 Ratio
65 HP at 540 rpm
1.87:1 Ratio
Gearbox Construction
Cast Iron Housing, Straight Bevel Gears
Gearbox Lubrication
Gearbox Oil Capacity
Drive Chain
SAE 80-90W EP oil
2 Pints
Shell Gadus S2 V2200 00 flowable grease or equivalent
Land Pride Part #821-045C (32 oz. bottle)
2" Cold rolled steel
Rotor Swing Diameter
Rotor Shaft Speed
24
2 Pints
#100 Roller chain
Fully enclosed in oil bath with drain plug, fill plug and skid protection
Chain Case Oil Type
Sprockets
1.65 Pints
17"
19"
220 rpm at 540 rpm PTO
204 rpm at 540 rpm PTO
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RTA2562 = 31 1/2"
RTA/R2570 = 35 1/2"
39 1/4"
RTA2562 = 30 1/2"
RTA/R2570 = 34 1/2"
29 1/8"
RTA2562 = 67 5/8"
RTA2570 & RTR2570 = 75 5/8"
RTA25 & RTR25 Series
RTA3576 = 39 3/8"
40 1/2"
RTA3576 = 36 5/8"
26801
RTA3576 = 81 5/8"
RTA35 Series
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26803
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Section 6: Features & Benefits
Section 6: Features & Benefits
RTA25 & RTA35 Series Rotary Tiller
Features
Benefits
American made
Many tillers are imported. American made means better parts availability.
Tractor HP range
(RTA25 = 25 - 55 HP) and (RTA35 = 35 - 75 HP)
Gearbox warranty
3 Years on housing, gears, shafts, seals, bearings. Shows our confidence in the product.
Working widths
(RTA25 = 62" & 70") And (RTA35 = 76") To meet specific customer needs
8" Digging depth
For extra deep soil penetration and cultivation.
Stamped upper hitch plate
Stamped plate adds additional strength to hitch.
Hitch bolted to
inside of support
Force is applied downward on top hitch, by bolting hitch to inside of support. Keeps hitch
from ‘spreading’ outward.
Clevis style lower hitch
Allows easier hook-up of lower 3-point arms.
Hitch offset capability
Offset 5" by moving lower hitch points to cover right tire track.
Fits Land Pride Quick Hitch
Allows for quick and easy one person hook-up. Offset can not be used with Quick Hitch.
Adjustable parking stand
Allows for easy hook-up and storage.
Adjustable skid shoes
Control depth with various settings.
Wear shield or left skid shoe
Shield protects lower portion of chain cover from wearing due to dragging in the soil.
Formed rear deflector with
springs
Forming gives deflector additional strength. Springs allow deflector to '‘bounce'’ when
obstructions are hit.
Rear gate down pressure
springs (optional)
Forces the rear gate down to level even better. Easy-to-adjust chain tightener cast iron
chain tightener is a simple bolt adjustment to keep constant tension on the chain.
Four or six tines per flange
Six tines go through the ground better than four.
“C” Tines
C Tines take less horsepower to move through the ground.
Rotor swing diameter
(RTA25 = 17") And (RTA35 = 19") For deep tilling action and turning the soil over faster.
Double lip seal on rotor
bearings
Double lip seal helps keep the dirt out and the grease in.
Cat. 3 driveline with
slip-clutch protection
Heavy driveline for rough conditions. Slip-clutch protects other drive train components and
saves having to replace shear bolts.
#100 Drive chain
enclosed in oil bath
Heavy-duty drive chain reduces stretching, oil keeps constant lubrication and holds wear to
a minimum.
Stamped chain cover
Stamped forming adds additional strength.
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Section 7: Troubleshooting
Section 7: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart
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 operating behind
tractor tires show
increased wear
Tines balling up with
soil
Tiller bumping on
ground
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Cause
Solution
Tines are loose.
Tighten tines.
Gearbox has tooth damaged.
Replace damaged gearbox.
Roller chain is damaged.
Replace damaged chain link.
Universal joint is worn.
Replace universal joint.
Excessive trash is wrapped on rotor.
Remove trash.
Machine is lifted too high.
Lower machine and readjust tractor lift stop.
May be normal on new machine.
Allow time for break-in.
Low oil level.
Add oil to the gearbox.
Worn gears.
Replace gears in the gearbox.
Seals and/or gaskets are damaged.
Replace seals or gaskets in the gearbox.
Gearbox is overfilled.
Drain oil to proper level.
PTO is not engaged.
Engage PTO.
Drive chain is broken.
Repair drive chain.
Driveline shearbolt is sheared.
Replace shearbolt.
Friction clutch is slipping.
Reduce load to tiller.
Tiller is carried by tractor.
Lower tractor 3-point arms.
Tractor has insufficient power.
Increase tractor rpm.
Skid Shoes need adjusting.
Adjust skid shoes.
Tines are worn or bent.
Replace tines.
Tines are incorrectly installed.
Check tine placement.
Obstacles are entangled in tines and/or rotor.
Clear rotor and/or tines of obstacles.
Lower hitch clevises are in the wrong position.
Relocate lower hitch clevises.
Leveling door is too high.
Lower leveling door.
PTO speed is too slow.
Increase PTO speed.
Ground speed is too fast.
Decrease ground speed.
Leveling door is too low.
Raise leveling door.
Ground speed is too slow.
Increase Ground Speed.
Tines are badly worn.
Replace worn tines.
Friction clutch is slipping.
Reduce load.
Ground speed is too fast for conditions.
Reduce ground speed.
Tractor tires can compact soil causing tines
that operate in the compacted soil to have
increased wear.
Considered as normal wear.
Replace worn tines.
Tines are worn or bent.
Replace tines.
Tines are incorrectly installed.
Install tines correctly.
Rear deflector is too low.
Raise rear deflector.
Tractor speed is too fast.
Decrease tractor speed.
Soil is too wet.
Wait until soil dries.
Obstacles are entangled in tines and/or rotor.
Clear rotor and/or tines.
Tines are not installed correctly.
Install tines correctly.
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Section 8: Torque Values Chart
Section 8: Torque Values Chart
Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes
Bolt Head Identification
Bolt Size
(inches)
1
Grade 2
2
Grade 5
3
Bolt Head Identification
Grade 8
in-tpi
1/4" - 20
1/4" - 28
5/16" - 18
5/16" - 24
3/8" - 16
3/8" - 24
7/16" - 14
N·m
7.4
8.5
15
17
27
31
43
ft-lb
5.6
6
11
13
20
22
32
N·m
11
13
24
26
42
47
67
ft-lb
8
10
17
19
31
35
49
N·m
16
18
33
37
59
67
95
ft-lb
12
14
25
27
44
49
70
7/16" - 20
1/2" - 13
1/2" - 20
9/16" - 12
9/16" - 18
49
66
75
95
105
36
49
55
70
79
75
105
115
150
165
55
76
85
110
120
105
145
165
210
235
78
105
120
155
170
5/8" - 11
130
97
205
150
285
5/8" - 18
150
110
230
170
325
3/4" - 10
235
170
360
265
510
3/4" - 16
260
190
405
295
570
7/8" - 9
225
165
585
430
820
7/8" - 14
250
185
640
475
905
1" - 8
340
250
875
645 1230
1" - 12
370
275
955
705 1350
1-1/8" - 7
480
355 1080
795 1750
1-1/8" - 12
540
395 1210
890 1960
1-1/4" - 7
680
500 1520
1120 2460
1-1/4" - 12
750
555 1680 1240 2730
1-3/8" - 6
890
655 1990 1470 3230
1-3/8" - 12
1010
745 2270 1670 3680
1-1/2" - 6
1180
870 2640 1950 4290
1-1/2" - 12
1330
980 2970 2190 4820
Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless
28
Bolt Size
(Metric)
mm x pitch
M 5 X 0.8
M6X1
M 8 X 1.25
M8X1
M10 X 1.5
M10 X 0.75
M12 X 1.75
M12 X 1.5
M12 X 1
M14 X 2
M14 X 1.5
M16 X 2
4
5.8
8.8
10.9
Class 5.8
Class 8.8
Class 10.9
N·m
4
7
17
18
33
39
58
ft-lb
3
5
12
13
24
29
42
N·m
6
11
26
28
52
61
91
ft-lb
5
8
19
21
39
45
67
N·m
9
15
36
39
72
85
125
ft-lb
7
11
27
29
53
62
93
60
90
92
99
145
44
66
68
73
105
95
105
145
155
225
70
77
105
115
165
130
145
200
l215
315
97
105
150
160
230
210 M16 X 1.5
155
115
240
180
335
245
240 M18 X 2.5
195
145
310
230
405
300
375 M18 X 1.5
220
165
350
260
485
355
420 M20 X 2.5
280
205
440
325
610
450
605 M20 X 1.5
310
230
650
480
900
665
670 M24 X 3
480
355
760
560 1050
780
910 M24 X 2
525
390
830
610
1150
845
995 M30 X 3.5
960
705 1510
1120 2100 1550
1290 M30 X 2
1060
785 1680 1240 2320 1710
1440 M36 X 3.5
1730 1270 2650 1950 3660 2700
1820 M36 X 2
1880 1380 2960 2190 4100 3220
2010 1 in-tpi = nominal thread diameter in inches-threads per inch
2380 2 N· m = newton-meters
2710 3 ft-lb= foot pounds
3160 4 mm x pitch = nominal thread diameter in millimeters x thread
3560 pitch
otherwise specified use torque values listed above.
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Section 9: Warranty
Section 9: Warranty
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.
Overall Unit and Driveline: One year Parts and Labor
Gearbox: 3 years on Housing, Gears, Shafts, Bearings and Seals
Tines & Driveline friction discs: Considered wear items
This Warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of any defective part by
Land Pride and the installation by the dealer of any such replacement part, and
does not cover common wear items such as blades, belts, tines, etc. Land Pride
reserves the right to inspect any equipment or parts which are claimed to have
been defective in material or workmanship.
This Warranty does not apply to any part or product which in Land Pride’s
judgment shall have been misused or damaged by accident or lack of normal
maintenance or care, or which has been repaired or altered in a way which
adversely affects its performance or reliability, or which has been used for a
purpose for which the product is not designed. Misuse also specifically includes
failure to properly maintain oil levels, grease points, and driveline shafts.
Claims under this Warranty must be made to the dealer which originally sold
the product and all warranty adjustments must be made through such dealer. Land
Pride reserves the right to make changes in materials or design of the product at
any time without notice.
This Warranty shall not be interpreted to render Land Pride liable for damages
of any kind, direct, consequential, or contingent to property. Furthermore, Land
Pride shall not be liable for damages resulting from any cause beyond its
reasonable control. This Warranty does not extend to loss of crops, any expense
or loss for labor, supplies, rental machinery or for any other reason.
No other warranty of any kind whatsoever, express or implied, is made
with respect to this sale; and all implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose which exceed the obligations set forth in this
written warranty are hereby disclaimed and excluded from this sale.
This Warranty is not valid unless registered with Land Pride within 30 days from
the date of purchase by the end user.
IMPORTANT: The Online Warranty Registration should be completed by the dealer at the time of
purchase. This information is necessary to provide you with quality customer service.
Model Number ____________________
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Serial Number ____________________
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Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060
Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA
www.landpride.com

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