Land Pride RTR12 Series User Manual

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Rotary Tillers
RTR12 & RTA12 Series (Serial No. 884765+)
311-883M
Operator’s Manual
Printed 11/12/19
RTR1242, RTR1250, RTR1258, RTR1266, RTR1274, & RTR1282
RTA1242, RTA1250, RTA1258, RTA1266, RTA1274, & RTA1282
30361
RTA12 Series Rotary Tillers
(Forward Tine Rotation)
30345
RTR12 Series Rotary Tillers
(Reverse Tine Rotation)

Land Pride RTR12 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Land Pride
Model	RTR12 Series
Category	Farm Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Important Safety Information

Safety at All Times

General safety practices for operating machinery safely.

Look For The Safety Alert Symbol

Understanding hazard symbols and their importance for safety.

Safety Precautions for Children

Guidelines to prevent child accidents around machinery.

Tractor Shutdown & Storage

Procedures for safely shutting down and storing the tractor.

Use A Safety Chain

Transport Safely

Practice Safe Maintenance

Wear Protective Equipment

Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard

Use Seat Belt and ROPS

Keep Riders Off Machinery

Section 1: Assembly and Set-up

Tractor Requirements

Tractor Shutdown Procedure

Standard procedures for safely shutting down the tractor before maintenance.

RTA Park Stand Set-up

RTR Park Stand Set-up

Driveline Shield Assembly

Driveline Assembly

Tractor Hook-Up

Safety and procedures for hooking the tiller to the tractor.

3-Point Hook-Up

Driveline Hook-Up

Connecting the driveline to the tractor's power take-off shaft.

Check Driveline Collapsible Length

Verifying the driveline's collapsible length to prevent damage.

Check Driveline Maximum Length

Ensuring the driveline does not exceed its maximum extended length.

Check Driveline Interference

Checking for interference between driveline and tractor/tiller components.

Section 2: Operating

Operating Checklist

Safety Information

Critical safety warnings and precautions for operation.

RTR Park Stand Operation

RTA Park Stand Operation

Transport Rotary Tiller

Unhook Rotary Tiller

General Operating Instructions

Section 3: Adjustments

Hitch Offset

Adjusting the tiller's offset for optimal tillage.

Drive Chain Tension

Rear Tailgate Adjustment

Skid Shoe Adjustment

RTR Park Stand Adjustment

Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication

Tine Replacement

Procedure for replacing worn or damaged tines.

Driveline Protection

Clutch Run-In

Clutch Disassembly

Clutch Assembly

Clutch Adjustment

Long-Term Storage

Lubrication Points

Driveline U-Joint

Lubrication instructions for the driveline U-joint.

Driveline Shield Bearings

Lubrication instructions for driveline shield bearings.

Driveline Shaft

Lubrication instructions for the driveline shaft.

Bearing On Right End Of Rotor Shaft

Lubrication instructions for the rotor shaft bearing.

Chaincase

Checking and filling the chaincase oil level.

Gearbox

Checking and filling the gearbox oil level.

Section 5: Troubleshooting

Implement makes intermittent clicking noise

Troubleshooting steps for intermittent clicking noise from the implement.

Tillage depth insufficient

Solutions for inadequate tilling depth.

Soil texture too coarse

Tines balling up with soil

Tiller bumping on ground

Section 6: Specifications & Capacities

RTR12 Series Rotary Tiller

Specifications and capacities for the RTR12 Series.

RTA12 Series Rotary Tiller

Specifications and capacities for the RTA12 Series.

Section 7: Features & Benefits

RTR12 Series

RTA12 Series

Section 8: Torque Values Chart

Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes

Table of torque values for various bolt sizes and grades.

Additional Torque Values

Section 9: Warranty