Land Pride 311-252M User's Manual
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1. 818 858C General Safety Instructions 10 13 08 RTA10 amp RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 252M 5 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information Ly SING n this is visible DO NOT OPERAT ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD can cause Serious Injury or Death Si no entiende ingles se prefiere que busque a alquien que interprete las instrucciones para usted PHDC 6 818 543C Guard Missing Do Not operate GUARD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE ADANGER A DANGER GUARD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE 818 540C Model RTA10 Shield missing Do Not operate Model RTA15 ROTATING DRIVELINE CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH KEEP AWAY BO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT All driveline guards tractor and equipment shields in place 81 8 552C Drivelines securely attached at both ends Driveline guards thot turn freely on Rotating Driveline Hazard Keep Driveline 818 5520 Away Model RTA10 Model RTA15 6 RTA10 amp RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 252M 10 13 08 Land Pride Introduction Table of Contents 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 machine2. Application The RTA10 and RTA15 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 RTA10 has a 17 25 horsepower tractor requirement while the RTA15 has a 17 35 horsepower requirement These Land Pride Tillers have uses and applications in landscaping nurseries gardens and light commercial use See Features and Benefits Section 6 for additional information Using This Manual e 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 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 or printed from the Land Pride Service amp Support Center by your dealer 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 NOTE A special point of information that the operator must be aware of before continuing IMPORTANT A specia
3. s splined driveline shaft Secure with driveline yoke locking device Skip to step 4 if driveline fits between tractor and implement Refer to Figure 1 6 on page 11 4 The driveline will require shortening if it is too long to fit between the tractor and tiller gearbox Shorten driveline as follows a Raise 3 point lower arms until tiller and tractor PTO shafts are approximately level with each other Securely block Rotary Tiller frame in this position Set tractor in park shut tractor engine off set park brake and remove switch key Implement End Tractor End Push Pin Coupling With Shear Bolt Protection hg Push Pin Coupling Figure 1 3 Implement End Tractor End i Push Pin Coupling With Shear Bolt Protection W a Pull Collar Coupling Figure 1 4 Implement End Tractor End Si Pull Collar Coupling With Slip Clutch Protec Push Pin Coupling Figure 1 5 10 RTA10 amp RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 252M 10 13 08 Land Pride Table of Contents 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 The inner and outer shields on
4. Model RTA15 ae 5 Refer to this section for proper label placement To install new labels a Clean the area the label is to be placed b Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to be placed c Peel backing from label Press firmly onto the surface Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card ACAUTION To avoid Injury or Machine Damage Qperate only wit 0 rpm 818 130C Operate only w 540 rpm PTO 818 130C Rev B ROTATING TINES To prevent serious injury or death from rotating tines DO NOT go under frame when tines are turning or Z 44 engine is running Keep others away A Darren 2 an che source or adjusting Keep hands feet hair and clothing away from moving parts BIB I7IG Rav C 818 171C Rotating Tines Hazard 4 RTA10 amp RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 252M 10 13 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information x ROTATING DRIVELINE CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH KEEP AWAY DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT e All driveline guards tractor and equipment shields in place Drivelines securely attached at both ends Driveline guards that turn freely on Driveline 818 552C 818 552C Rotating Driveline Hazard Keep Away Model RTA15
5. and record this overall length for checking driveline length in step 9 below Attach inner driveline yoke end to the tiller gearbox input shaft Attach outer driveline yoke end to the tractor s PTO shaft The driveline should now be moved back and forth to insure that both ends are secured to the tractor and Rotary Tiller PTO shafts Reattach any end that is loose FREE LENGTH IMPLEMENT 913 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 OVERLAP OUTER PROFILE INNER PROFILE TRACTOR END REE LENGTH a MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LENGTH Outer Shielding has been removed for clarity Driveline Maximum Length Figure 1 7 IMPORTANT A small chain is supplied with the driveline This chain must be attached to the inner driveline shield and to the tiller to restrict shield rotation Hook driveline safety chain in the hole in the inner driveline guard Attach the other end to the tiller s main frame Start tractor and raise tiller just enough to remove blocks used to support the tiller frame in step 3a on page 10 Slowly engage tractor s hydraulic 3 point to lower the Rotary Tiller Check for sufficient drawbar clearance Move drawbar ahead aside or remove if required Raise and lower implement to find maximum extended driveline length Check to make certain that the driveline overall length does not extend beyond the maximum recorded length in step 2 10 13 08 RTA10 amp RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 252M 11 Table of C
6. clutch pack and hub are loose Step 4 Bend all four retaining lugs out on edge of clutch housing Step 5 Remove thrust plate with Belleville Springs and lug rings to access friction disks and hub for inspection or service lt d Step 6 Inspect friction disks and hub Compress Belleville Springs to the pressure plate by tightening the four hex nuts and then placing the assembly into the clutch housing lt d Step 3 Bend retaining lugs inward over the Belleville Spring edges to secure the spring before backing the four hex nuts off lt 4 Step 4 With lugs bent in loosen the four hex nuts completely to the end of the threaded studs lt q Step 5 Insert greased balls lt Step 6 Install bottom backup ring compression spring lock collar and top backup ring lt Step 7 Install snap ring 18 RTA10 amp RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 252M 10 13 08 Land Pride Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Table of Contents 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 trac
7. 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 amp 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 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 10 13 08 RTA10 amp RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 252M 17 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Clutch Disassembly amp Assembly If clutch run in procedure indicates that one or more of the gom 2 Plate Assembly friction disks did not slip then the clutch must be E disassembled to separate the friction disks NOTE Before proceeding secure clutch firmly in a lt Step 1 vise or other clamping device to prevent injury P ot Place hub and friction disks into the housing 2 Plate Disassembly lt Step 1 Remove snap ring lt d Step 2 lt d Step 2 Remove backup ring lock collar compression spring bottom backup ring and balls lt 4 Step 3 Tighten the four hex nuts uniformly until the
8. height to maintain tiller in proper height for re hook up and install pin to lock in place 4 Unhitch from tractor 5 See Storage in the Maintenance and Lubrication section on page 20 if tiller is not going to be used for an extended period of time Operating Instructions Before using your Land Pride RTA10 or RTA15 Series Rotary Tiller you should have completely read the Operator s Manual properly attached the Tiller to the tractor cut the driveline 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 other debris Best results will be achieved if you have mounted your tiller offset to the right far enough to cover the tread of your right 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 right 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 commen
9. 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 10 13 08 RTA10 amp RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 252M 29 Corporate Office PO Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com
10. on housing gears seals and bearings shows our confidence in the product Tractor HP range 17 25 HP Fits Land Pride Quick Hitch Formed and reinforced rear deflector Allows for quick and easy one person hook up Does not offset with Quick Hitch Keeps dirt in and leaves a level finish Forming gives deflector additional strength Adjustable deflector allows for various finish results Clevis hitch Adjustable lower hitches Provides additional strength and easy one person hook up Offset unit to cover right tire track Skid shoes Control depth with seven adjustments 6 1 2 Digging depth Adjustable Parking stand For deep soil penetration Easy hook up and storage Plate steel hitch Plate steel is stronger than flat bar type hitch 4 C shaped tines per flange Solid rotor shaft C Shaped tines require less HP to move through the ground 1 3 4 Solid steel rotor shaft for strength 15 Rotor swing diameter For deep tilling and turning the soil over faster 80 Drive chain enclosed in oil bath Stamped chain cover Heavy drive chain stretches less and oil bath keeps wear to a minimum Stamped forming gives the chain cover strength Fully shielded shear pin or slip clutch driveline Protects the gearbox and rotor shaft upon hitting obstructions Slip clutch saves having to replace shear pins American made Many tillers are imported American made
11. rpm to minimize start up torque on the driveline Drivelines with friction clutches must go through a run in operation prior to initial use and after long periods of inactivity See Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication on page 17 for a detailed description of maintaining the driveline A CAUTION Tractor PTO shield and all tiller guards must be in place at all times during operation IMPORTANT Always check driveline maximum and minimum 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 IMPORTANT It is necessary to aligning the tractor s PTO shaft level with tillers PTO shaft when checking to see if the driveline s minimum length is correct Too long a driveline can damage the tractor gearbox and driveline Checking Driveline Minimum Length Refer to Figure 1 1 on page 8 1 Start tractor and slowly engage tractor s hydraulic 3 point to lift the lower arms until the Rotary Tiller s driveline shaft is approximately level with tractor s PTO shaft 2 Slide the slip clutch or shear bolt yoke end of driveline 12 over the splined input shaft of gearbox 1 Secure with driveline yoke locking device IMPORTANT For easier access to gearbox input shaft remove driveline guard 10 3 Slide the opposite driveline yoke end over the tractor
12. 15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 252M 10 13 08 Land Pride Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Table of Contents Maintenance A 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 With careful and systematic inspection you can avoid costly maintenance time and repair After using your tiller for several hours check all bolts to be sure they are tight Replace any worn damaged or illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels form your Land Pride Dealer Tine Replacement Refer to Figure 4 1 Tine Replacement Figure 4 1 IMPORTANT Always install tine with cutting edge facing direction of rotor shaft rotation When ordering replacement tines be sure to order both right and left hand tines 6 Remove 2 cap screws and fasteners from tine to be replaced Remove tine 7 Install new tine on side of attaching flange as shown 8 Replace 2 cap screws and fasteners and tighten nuts to proper torque See The Torque Values Chartin the Appendix section on page 27 IMPORTANT Replace tines with genuine Land Pride tines only warnine Worn tines may be very sharp Driveline Protection Tiller drive components are protected from
13. Table of Contents Rotary Tillers RTA10 amp RTA15 Series RTA1042 RTA1050 amp RTA1058 RTA1550 amp RTA1558 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 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 1 Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication 17 Safety at All Times en ceaan ora caveve ree eters 1 Maintenance 0 cee es 17 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol 1 Tine Replacement 222 005 17 Safety Labels 0 000 c eee eee 4 Driveline Protection 0 0 eee 17 Introduction eecccceccccuce 7 Clutches With 4 Adjusting Nuts 17 Applications ee a ne eae ae 7 DIU AUN suseeem tad ereshesse sess 1 Using This Manual 0 0 e eee eee 7 ClUICMiDISessemibiy a BSseMOl i Nirai W Owner Assistance 0000 ce eee eee 7 CERBE UNS REX AGRAT BAIE ot Ekin 13 i Clutch Run In 0002 eee eee 19 Section 1 Assembly and Set Up 8 Clutch Disassembly amp Assembly 19 Tractor Requirements 00 00 eee 8 Shearbolt Protection 0 00000 19 Hitch Driveline Guard amp Rear Chain 8 S
14. and performance enhancing options 10 13 08 RTA10 amp RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 252M 13 Table of Contents Section 3 Adjustments RTA10 Tiller Hitch Offset Refer to Figure 3 1 By shifting the lower hitch clevises 1 to the side a limited amount of offset can be obtained After offsetting check to see that the PTO shaft clears all shields on the tiller tractor and the tiller hitch If not decrease the offset until clearance is obtained RTA Tiller Hitch Offset Figure 3 1 RTA15 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 After sideshifting check to see that the PTO shaft clears all shields on the tiller tractor and the tiller hitch If not decrease the sideshift until clearance is obtained 6 Loosen the two u bolts 2 which hold the top hitch gearbox frame 1 to the front tube 7 Loosen the two bolts 3 which hold the top hitch gearbox frame 1 to the rear of the tiller 8 Loosen the two u bolts 4 which hold the lower hitch clevises 5 to the front tube 9 Slide the top hitch gearbox assembly to the desired location 10 Re center the lower hitch clevises with respect to the gearbox NOTE For maximum offset the left lower hitch clevis can be located on the left hand side of the left end plate Retighten all bolts and nuts referring to the Torqu
15. bolt 16 behind the square tube and insert through clevis 15 holes as shown 7 Secure with 1 2 13 hex nylock nuts 17 Do not tighten nuts at this time 8 Drive 1 4 x 1 3 4 rollpin into pin 19 into 1 4 hole into lower hitch pin 18 9 Insertlower hitch pin into clevis and secure with linch pin 20 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 When offsetting tiller to the right see RTA10 Tiller Hitch Offset or RTA15 Tiller Hitch Sideshift on page 14 12 Tighten 1 2 nuts 17 to the correct torque 13 Install manual tube 21 to hitch plate 7 with two 1 4 20 x 1 GR5 hex head cap screws 22 SAE flat washers 23 and hex nylock nut 24 14 Tighten 1 4 cap screws 22 to the correct torque 15 Insert u bolt 26 through chain 25 16 Install two 3 8 nuts 27 two lock washers 28 and flat washers 29 onto the u bolt an equal distance from the end 17 Insert u bolt through deflector shield and secure with tow 3 8 flat washers 29 and hex nuts 27 Tighten nuts to the correct torque 18 Attach opposite end of chain to slot in tiller frame above Leg Stand Assembly Refer to Figure 1 1 1 Insert leg stand 13 into leg stand holder on the end of the tiller frame 2 Adjust to the desired height and pin wi
16. ce 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 50 ft 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 on page 26 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 on page 20 With alittle practice and a few adjustments you will soon be achieving the results you want with your Land Pride Rotary Tiller See Features and Benefits Section 6 or Specifications and Capacities Section 5 for additional information
17. d too fast Soil too wet Obstacles entangled in tines and or rotor Tines not installed correctly Replace tines Install tines correctly Raise rear deflector Decrease tractor speed Wait until soil dries Clear rotor and or tines Install tines correctly 26 RTA10 amp RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 252M 10 13 08 Land Pride Section 8 Appendix Table of Contents Bolt Size Inches in tpi 1 4 20 1 4 28 5 16 18 Torque Values Chart Grade 8 ft lb Bolt Size Metric e ie Me wsxos as b 10 ext p p h 17 5 16 3 8 16 3 8 7 16 6 1 28 52 3 iO X075 so Joo ei as 1 7 16 20 1 2 13 1 2 20 9 16 E 42 ot z 7 66 E 77 i45 T Miaxe jpe fee pta pos jao 150 Si 115 1215 160 9 16 18 T i 165 315 5 8 5 8 18 3 4 10 110 230 155 115 T 180 335 245 3 4 16 7 8 9 185 640 220 165 ae 260 485 355 280 205 440 325 610 310 230 650 480 900 665 1 1 4 395 HAR 1 3 8 1 3 8 12 1 1 2 6 1010 1180 745 870 2270 1470 3230 1670 3680 2710 1 1 2 12 1330 980 2640 1950 4290 3160 2970 2190 4820 3560 525 390 830 x 0 1150 845 960 705 1510 1120 2100 1550 1060 785 1680 1240 2320 1710 1 in tpi nominal thread diameter in inches threads per 2 N m newton meters 3 ft lb foot pounds 4m
18. e Values Chart in the Appendix section on page 27 RTA15 Tiller Hitch Sideshift Figure 3 2 14 ARTA10 amp RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 252M 10 13 08 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 i in ti La fos Torque nut using the chain tightener stud Should backlash occur j AN ie loosen the nut and torque the stud clockwise to 20 30 foot pounds and tighten nut to 400 foot pounds Rear Deflector Refer to Figure 3 4 The rear deflector can be adjusted closer to the ground to aed produce a fine soil texture or can be raised to produce a 20230 ft lbs coarse soil texture by adjusting the chain length 1 on the rear deflector Chain Tightener Figure 3 3 Rear Deflector Figure 3 4 10 13 08 RTA10 amp RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 252M 15 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 3 Adjustments Skid Shoe 3 Remove adjusting bolt 2 on rear of shoe Refer to Figure 3 5 4 Adjust skid 3 shoe to desired location The skid shoes can be raised or lowered for the desired 5 Install adjusting bolt and tighten both the adjusting tilling depth by bolt and the pivot bolt Te Halse ne Otte ground and properly suppor IMPORTANT Be sure both skid shoes are adjusted 2 Loosen pivot bolt 1 on front of shoe the same Skid Shoe Adjustment Figure 3 5 16 RTA10 amp RTA
19. each section should end approximately 1 short of reaching the universal joint shield on the adjacent section see B dimension If they are too long measure 1 B dimension back from the universal joint shield and make a mark at this location on the inner and outer driveline shields d Cut off inner shield at the mark X dimension Cut the same amount off the inner shaft X1 dimension Repeat cut off procedure Y amp Y1 dimensions to the outer driveline half e Remove all burrs and cuttings a a ZZ Ok 7 INNER DRIVELINE ON x1 sors a a INNER SHAFT INNER SHIELD IMPLEMENT END UNIVERSAL l JOINT SHIELD v A a 4 Ke y E OUTER DRIVELINE A N p TRACTOR END OUTER SHAF OUTER SHIELD 19399 Shortening the driveline Figure 1 6 Checking Driveline Maximum Length Make sure you have gone through the steps in Checking Driveline Minimum Length on page 10 before checking maximum length Refer to Figure 1 7 The driveline maximum 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 Apply multi purpose grease to the inside of the outer shaft and reassemble the driveline 2 Assemble the two driveline profiles together with just 1 3 overlapping of the profile tubes as shown in Figure 1 7 Measure
20. gaging PTO slowly at low engine rpm Increase engine speed to 540 RPM only after tines are rotating IMPORTANT Replace damaged shear bolts with original Land Pride equipment from your Land Pride Dealer See table below for correct shear bolt and nut part numbers Torque shear bolt nuts to 7 9 ft Ibs Shear Bolt and Lock Nut Part Numbers Part No Part Description RTA10 802 683C M8 x 45 GR 8 8 M8 Lock Nut Torque nut to 7 9 ft Ibs 803 278C RTA15 802 115C 803 011C 5 16 18 x 2 GR 5 bolt 5 16 18 Lock Nut Torque nut to 7 9 ft lbs 10 13 08 RTA10 amp RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 252M 19 Table of Contents Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Land Pride Storage A 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 Inspect the tiller for loose damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace if needed Lubricate as noted in Lubrication in this section Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust Drain gearbox and chaincase oil Drain oil in gearbox by removing the bottom drain plug or right hand cap Dra
21. he 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 A Operator should be familiar with all functions of the unit A Operate implement from the driver s seat only A Make sure all guards and shields are in place and secured before operating the implement A Do not leave tractor or implement unattended with engine running A Dismounting from a moving tractor could cause serious injury or death A Do not stand between the tractor and implement during hitching A Keep hands feet and clothing away from power driven parts A Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with moving parts A Watch out for wires trees etc when raising implement Make sure all persons are clear of working area A Turning tractor too tight may cause implement to ride up on wheels This could result in injury or equipment damage equipment Be Aware of Signal Words A Signal word designates a degree or level of hazard seriousness The signal words are A 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 Look For The Safety Aler
22. in oil in chaincase by removing the bottom plug and tipping tiller backwards Be sure to refill gearbox and chaincase at this time Store tiller in a clean dry place Inspect the tiller for loose damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace if needed 20 ATA10 amp RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 252M 10 13 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Lubrication Lu bri cation D Multi purpose Multi purpose Multi purpose Intervals in hours at which spray lube grease lube oil lube lubrication is required Legend Driveline U Joint Coat driveline u joint with grease every 8 hours of operation Type of grease Multi Purpose Quantity Coat Generously Driveline Shaft Disconnect driveline shaft from the tractor and slide apart Clean and coat the inner tube of the driveline shaft with a light film of grease and then reassemble Type of grease Multi Purpose Quantity Coat Generously i As Required Chaincase With tiller on level ground check oil level in chaincase by removing lower plug Oil should reach the plug hole Fill if necessary with Shell Alvania EP OO oil and retighten plug Tiller should be level when checking 14194 Type Recommended Shell Alvania EPOO Oil Alternate Gear Lube 80 90W EP Quantity As required 10 13 08 RTA10 amp RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 252M 21 Table of Content
23. ing straight bevel gears Gearbox Lubrication Gear Lube 80 90W EP Drive Chain 80 roller chain in flowable grease bath Drive Chain Lubrication Shell Alvania EP 00 or equivalent Sprockets Case hardened teeth splined bores Rotor Swing Diameter 15 Rotor Shaft Speed 225 rpm at 540 rom PTO Recommended 25 HP Maximum PTO HP Hitch Type Category offsetable works with Land Pride Quick Hitch Note Cannot be offset when using the Quick Hitch RTA15 Series Rotary Tiller RTA1550 RTA1558 Width 50 58 Overall Width 56 1 4 64 1 4 Weight 412 444 Number of Flanges 6 7 4 Number of Tines per Flange Driveline Category Ill Heavy Duty Shear bolt standard Friction Clutch optional Cast iron housing straight bevel gears Gearbox Lubrication Gear Lube 80 90W EP Drive Chain Lubrication Shell Alvania EP 00 or equivalent Rotor Swing Diameter 15 Recommended 35 HP Maximum PTO HP Hitch Type Category Sideshift capabilities works with Land Pride Quick Hitch Note Sideshift capabilities also works with Land Pride Quick Hitch 10 13 08 RTA10 amp RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 252M 23 Section 6 Features and Benefits Table of Contents Features RTA10 Series Rotary Tiller Benefits 5 Pack pricing Order in pack of 5 to save money Working widths Gearbox Warranty 42 50 58 to meet a wide range of abdications and needs 3 Years
24. l point of information related to its preceding topic Land Pride s intention is that this information should be read and noted before continuing Owner Assistance The Warranty Registration card should be filled out by the dealer at the time of purchase This information is necessary to provide you with quality customer service 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 tiller The parts on your Rotary Tiller have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride parts Therefore should your tiller require replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer Serial Number Plate For prompt service always use the serial number and model number when ordering parts from your Land Pride dealer Be sure to include your serial and model numbers in correspondence also Refer to Figure 1 for the location of your serial number plate Serial Number Plate Location Figure 1 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 he is aware of any problems you may have and that he has had the opportunity to assist you 2 If you are still not
25. ller is designed with a 3 point category hitch Horse power rating of the tractor should not exceed 25 PTO horsepower for the 10 Series Rotary Tiller and not to exceed 35 PTO horsepower for the 15 Series Ay CAUTION Do not over speed PTO or machine damage may result This tiller is designed to be used with a tractor using a 540 rpm rear PTO NOTE In order to maintain steering control ballast may have to be added to your tractor To determine whether or not to add ballast refer to your tractor operator s manual Hitch Driveline Guard amp Rear Chain Refer to Figure 1 1 1 Install top 3 point hitch plates 6 amp 7 outside of gearbox mounting frame with 5 8 x 1 1 2 bolts 3 5 8 lockwashers 4 and 5 8 nuts 5 Do not tighten hardware at this time 2 Install spacer 9 between upper 3 point hitch plates 6 amp 7 with 5 8 x 3 1 2 long bolt 8 3 Securely tighten all bolts to the correct torque Assembly Illustration Figure 1 1 8 RTA10 amp RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 252M 10 13 08 Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Set Up Table of Contents 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
26. m x pitch nominal thread diameter in millimeters x thread pitch Torque tolerance 0 15 of torquing values Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above 10 13 08 RTA10 amp RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 252M 27 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 8 Appendix Notes 28 RTA10 amp RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 252M 10 13 08 Land Pride Table of Contents 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 Overall Unit and Driveline One year Parts and Labor Gearbox 5 years Parts and Labor Tines and Driveline Friction Discs Considered wear items This Warranty is limited to the 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
27. means better parts availability Double lip seal on rotor bearing Double lip seal helps keep the dirt out and the grease in 42 width 50 width 58 width Offset Dimensions 16 26 std 13 29 Maximum Right 25 25 std 18 32 Maximum Right 29 29 std 22 36 Maximum Right 23 19 Maximum Left 32 18 Maximum Left 36 22 Maximum Left 24 RTA10 amp RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 252M 10 13 08 Land Pride Table of Contents 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 Fits Land Pride Quick Hitch 5 Year on housing gears seals and bearings Shows our confidence in the product 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 Sideshift dimensions 50 Sideshift dimensions 58 25 25 Std 12 38 Max right 31 19 Max left 29 29 Std 12 46 Max right 35 12 Max left Formed and reinforced rear deflector Forming gives deflector additional strength Adjustable deflector allows for various finish results Clevis hitch Provides additional strength and easy one person hook up Skid Shoes Control depth with various settings 6 1 2 Digging depth For deep
28. night or during the day use accessory light and devices for adequate warning to operators of other vehicles Comply with all federal state and local laws IMPORTANT Always disengage the driveline before raising the tiller to transport position 1 When raising the tiller to the transport position be sure that the 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 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 3 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 4 When traveling over rough or hilly terrain shift tractor to a lower gear 12 ARTA10 amp RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 252M 10 13 08 Land Pride 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 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 Set parking stand to desired
29. on 8 Appendix 27 Torque Values Chart 214 sedeese 2s sen hs 27 NOIES seperate eo dota teeta eee toes 28 Wattdly seriecnie enrera nienia eeik 29 Copyright 2008 All rights Reserved Land Pride provides this publication as is without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual Land Pride assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Land Pride reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication and may not reflect n product in ne future The illustrations in this manual are not intended for safe and proper assembly or disassembly of equipment The illustrations are intended for ordering parts only Land Pride is a registered trademark All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Printed in the United States of America RTA10 amp RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 252M 10 13 08 Land Pride Important Safety Information Table of Contents 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 instructions given in this manual before operation Refer to t
30. ontents Section 2 Operating General Notes for Field Operations Before beginning to till the following inspection should be performed 1 Check oil level in gearbox and chaincase Refer to the Lubrication portion of the Maintenance and Lubrication section on page 21 2 Check that all plugs have been replaced properly in the gearbox and chaincase 3 Check drive chain tension Refer to the Drive Chain portion of the Adjustments section on page 15 4 Be sure all tiller tines bolts and nuts are tight 5 Be certain all guards and shields are in place and secure 6 Grease PTO shaft and all other grease fittings Refer to the Lubrication portion of the Maintenance and Lubrication section on page 21 7 Clear the area to be tilled of rocks branches and other foreign objects 8 Tall grass and weeds should be mowed before tilling 9 Operate with 540 rpm PTO tractor 10 At first begin tilling at a slow forward speed and shift up as ground conditions warrant 11 Tiller should be operated with the tiller deck level to the ground 12 Tiller tines will cut better at a faster rotor speed than at reduced throttle 13 Do not engage PTO at full throttle 14 Tilling should not be done in wet conditions as soil will stick to tines 15 After tilling the first 50 feet stop and check to see that the tiller is adjusted properly 16 Do not make turns or attempt to back up while tiller is in the gr
31. ound See important note below IMPORTANT Turning or backing up with rotary tines in the ground will damage the tiller 17 Do not engage PTO with machine in the fully raised or lowered position 18 Periodically check for foreign objects wrapped around the rotor shaft and remove them after disengaging PTO turning off tractor and removing ignition key Operating Check List 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 Before beginning operation the following inspections should be performed Read and follow the Important Safety Information section on starting on page 1 carefully Read all of Tractor Hookup in the Assembly and Setup section on page 9 Read all of the Operating Instructions section on page 12 Lubricate the tiller as needed Refer to the Lubrication portion of the Maintenance and Lubrication section on page 17 Check the tiller initially and periodically for loose bolts amp pins using the Torque Values Chart in the Appendix section on page 27 Make sure all guards and shields are in place Check initially and periodically for loose bolts pins and chains Transporting A CAUTION When traveling on public roads whether at
32. ove key before performing maintenance A Allow implement to cool completely A Do not grease or oil implement while it is in operation A Inspect all parts Make sure parts are in good condition amp installed properly A Remove buildup of grease oil or debris A Remove all tools and unused parts from implement before operation Keep Riders Off Machinery A Riders obstruct the operator s view they could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine A Never allow children to operate equipment By 2 RTA10 amp RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 252M 10 13 08 Land Pride Important Safety Information Table of Contents These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual Prepare for Emergencies A Be prepared if a fire starts A Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy A Keep emergency numbers for doctor ambulance hospital and fire department near phone T Wear Protective Equipment A Protective clothing and equipment should be worn A Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job Avoid loose fitting clothing A Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hearing impairment or hearing loss Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs A Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator Avoid wearing radio headphones while opera
33. s Land Pride Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Bearing On Right End Of Rotor Shaft Type of Lubrication Multi Purpose Quantity As Required A As Required Do not overfill 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 Type of Lubrication Gear Lube 80 90W EP As Required Do not overfill Top Plug Gearbox 10 Series Check oil every 50 hours of operation Check the oil level in the gearbox by removing the dipstick in the top of the box Type of Lubrication Gear Lube 80 90W EP Do not overfill i As Required Top Plug Gearbox 15 Series Check oil every 50 hours of operation Check the oil level in the gearbox by removing the center plug at the rear of the box oil should come to bottom of center plug Type of Lubrication Gear Lube 80 90W EP 22 RTA10 amp RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 252M 10 13 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 5 Specifications and Capacities RTA10 Series Rotary Tiller RTA1042 RTA1050 RTA1058 Width 42 50 58 Overall Width 47 5 16 55 5 16 63 5 16 Weight 358 385 415 Number of flanges 5 6 7 Number of Tines per Flange 4 4 4 Driveline Category Il Shear bolt standard Slip Clutch optional Gearbox 25 HP input at 540rpm 1 5 1 ratio Cast iron hous
34. s that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual Use Safety Lights and Devices A 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 A Flashing warning lights and turn signals are recommended whenever driving on public roads Use lights and devices provided with implement A Sals ally _ _ ee i Dm ZININN ZININN Transport Machinery Safely A Comply with state and local laws A Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph DO NOT EXCEED Never travel at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering and stopping Some rough terrain require a slower speed A Sudden braking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset AV ike Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with brakes A Use the following maximum speed tow load weight ratios as a guideline 20 mph when weight is less than or equal to the weight of tractor 10 mph when weight is double the weight of tractor A IMPORTANT Do not tow a load that is more than double the weight of tractor Practice Safe Maintenance A Understand procedure before doing work Use proper tools and equipment refer to Operator s Manual for additional information A Work in a clean dry area A Lower the implement to the ground put tractor in park turn off engine and rem
35. 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 10 13 08 RTA10 amp RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 252M 7 Table of Contents Section 1 Assembly and Set Up Ay 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 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 e 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 e Have a fork lift or loader along with chains and safety stands that are sized for the job ready for the assembly task e Have a minimum of 2 people at hand during assembly e Check to see that all nuts are tightened NOTE For correct torque values refer to Torque Values Chart on page 27 Tractor Requirements This ti
36. se is noticeable and constant Oil leaking from gearbox Rotor will not turn Tillage depth insufficient May be normal on new machine Low oil level Worn gears Damaged seals or gaskets Gearbox overfilled PTO not engaged Broken drive chain Driveline shearbolt sheared Friction clutch slipping Tiller carried by tractor Insufficient power Skid Shoes need adjusting Worn or bent tines Tines incorrectly installed Obstacles entangled in tines and or rotor Lower hitch clevises on tiller in wrong position Allow time for break in Add oil Replace gears Replace seals or gaskets Drain to proper level Engage PTO Repair drive chain Replace shearbolt Reduce load to tiller Lower tractor 3 point arms Increase tractor rpm Adjust skid shoes Replace tines Check tine placement Clear rotor and or tines Relocate lower hitch clevises Soil texture too coarse Soil texture too fine Machine skips or leaves crop residue Leveling door too high PTO speed too slow Ground speed too fast Leveling door too low Ground speed too slow Badly worn tines Friction clutch slipping Ground speed too fast for conditions Lower leveling door Increase PTO speed Decrease ground speed Raise leveling door Increase Ground Speed Replace worn tines Reduce load Reduce ground speed Tines balling up with soil Tiller bumping on ground Worn or bent tines Tines incorrectly installed Rear deflector too low Tractor spee
37. shock loads with a friction clutch or a shear bolt The clutch must be capable of slippage during operation to protect the gearbox driveline and other drive train parts Shear bolt protection is discussed on page 19 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 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 Clutches With 4 Adjusting Nuts Clutch Run In 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 2 Tighten all 4 nuts uniformly until spring load is low enough that the clutch slips freely with PTO engaged NUTS TURNED FULLY BACK TIGHTEN NUTS 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
38. soil penetration Adjustable Parking Stand Easy hook up and storage Plate steel hitch Plate steel is stronger than flat bar type hitch 4 C Shaped heat treated tines per flange Solid rotor shaft C Shaped tines require less HP to move through the ground 1 3 4 Solid steel shaft for strength Cat 3 Driveline Cat 3 Driveline with heavy duty shear bolt or slip clutch 15 Rotor swing diameter Double lip seal on rotor bearing For deep tilling and turning the soil over faster Double lip seal helps keep the dirt out and the grease in 80 Drive chain enclosed in oil bath Heavy drive chain stretches less and oil bath keeps wear to a minimum Stamped chain cover Stamped forming gives the chain cover strength Fully shielded shear pin or slip clutch driveline Protects the gearbox and rotor shaft upon hitting obstructions Slip clutch saves having to replace shear pins 10 13 08 RTA10 amp RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 252M 25 Problem Section 7 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Cause Solution Machine makes intermittent clicking noise PTO vibrates Loose tines Gearbox tooth damaged Chain damaged Worn universal joint Excessive trash wrapped on rotor Machine lifted too high Tighten tines Replace damaged gear Replace damaged chain link Replace universal joint Remove trash Lower machine and readjust tractor lift stop Gearbox noi
39. t Symbol 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 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 A 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 A Thoroughly read and understand the Safety Label section read all instructions noted on them Shutdown and Storage A Lower machine to ground put tractor in park turn off engine and remove the key A Detach and store implements in a area where children normally do not play Secure implement by using blocks and supports 10 13 08 RTA10 amp RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 252M 1 Important Safety Information Table of Contents Land Pride These are common practice
40. th 1 4 x 1 3 4 long wire lock pin 14 IMPORTANT The three upper holes are used for parking the tiller and the bottom hole is used when the tiller is in use Tractor Hook Up Refer to Figure 1 2 1 When using tractors with multi speed PTO be certain PTO is set for 540 rpm 2 Back tractor up to tiller until lower 3 Point links are aligned with hitch clevises on tiller 3 Secure the tractor s 3 Point lower links to the lower hitch clevises using 7 8 diameter hitch pins 4 Secure the tractor s top link to the tiller top hitch using a 3 4 diameter hitch pin supplied by customer Adjust tractor top link in order to level the tiller 5 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 u joints warning Lifting unit more than 14 high while PTO is engaged may damage driveline components Tractor Hook Up Figure 1 2 10 13 08 RTA10 amp RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 252M 9 Table of Contents Section 1 Assembly and Set Up Land Pride Driveline Installation 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
41. ting machinery A Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard A Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury A Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines or performing work on the system A Make sure all hydraulic fluid connections are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition before aqpplying pressure to the system A Use a piece of paper or cardboard NOT BODY PARTS to check for suspected leaks A Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems A If an accident occurs see a doctor immediately Any fluid injected into the skin must be treated within a few hours or gangrene may result 10 13 08 RTA10 amp RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311 252M 3 Table of Contents 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 When ordering new components make sure the correct safety labels are included in the request Model RTA10 Model RTA15 Model RTA10
42. tor and remove key Wait for all components to stop before dismounting from tractor 3 Tighten hex head socket bolts fully back Clutch is ready for use 4 Theclutch should be checked during the first hour of cutting and periodically each week Hex Head Socket Bolt Clutch Run In With 8 Hex Head Socket Bolts Figure 4 3 Clutch Disassembly amp Assembly Refer to Figure 4 4 on page 19 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 4 all the way out to free stop flange 5 2 Record position of the lips up or down on stop flange 5 and then rotate flange and remove it 3 Remove the following inner components Spring kit 6 Pressure flange 7 1st Friction Disc 8 Hub with flange and pull collar 2 amp 3 2nd Friction disc 8 f Bearing 9 4 Inspect all components and replace to their original position Make certain stop flange 5 is replaced with its flanges down as shown 5 Fully tighten all 8 hex head socket bolts 4 0DQo e IMPORTANT NOTICE Check position of lip on stop flange UP or DOWN Replace stop flange with lip in its original position 21302 ip ih Clutch Assembly Figure 4 4 Shearbolt Protection Avoid shear bolt breakage by making sure the tiller is out of the ground before engaging PTO and by en
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