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Rotary Tillers
Operator’s Manual
7/25/13

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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Dealer Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Torque Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Parking Stand Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Hitch, Driveline Guard & Rear Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Tractor Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Check Driveline Collapsible Length . . . . . . . . . . 12
Shorten Driveline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Check Driveline Maximum Length . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Check Driveline Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Section 2: Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Operating Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
General Operating Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Section 3: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
RTA10 Tiller Hitch Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
RTA15 Tiller Hitch Sideshift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Drive Chain Tension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Rear Deflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Skid Shoe Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication . . . . . 21
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Tine Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Driveline Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Clutches With 4 Adjusting Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Clutch Run-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Clutch Disassembly & Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Clutches With 8 Hex Socket Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Clutch Run-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Clutch Disassembly & Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Shearbolt Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Driveline U-Joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Driveline Shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Chaincase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Bearing On Right End Of Rotor Shaft . . . . . . . . .26
Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Section 5: Specifications & Capacities . . . . . 27
Section 6: Features & Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Section 7: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Section 8: Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . 32
Section 9: Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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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
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.
▲Operator should be familiar with all
functions of the unit.
▲Operate implement from the
driver’s seat only.
▲Make sure all guards and shields
are in place and secured before
operating implement.
▲Do not leave tractor or implement
unattended with engine running.
▲Dismounting from a moving tractor
could 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.
▲Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid
entanglement with moving parts.
▲Watch out for wires, trees, etc.,
when raising implement. Make
sure all persons are clear of
working area.
▲Turning tractor too tight may cause
implement to ride up on wheels.
This could result in injury or
equipment damage.
▲Do not carry passengers on
implement at any time.
Look For The Safety Alert 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 equipment.
!
Be Aware of
Signal Words
A Signal word designates a degree or
level of hazard seriousness. The
signal words are:
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.
!DANGER
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.
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.
!WARNING
!CAUTION
For Your Protection
▲Thoroughly read and understand
the “Safety Label” section, read all
instructions noted on them.
Shutdown and Storage
▲Lower machine to ground, put
tractor in park, turn off engine, and
remove the key.
▲Detach and store implements in an
area where children normally do
not play. Secure implement by
using blocks and supports.
OFF
REMOVE
Parts Manual QR Locator
The QR (Quick Reference) code on the front
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.
Dealer QR Locator
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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Transport
Machinery Safely
▲Comply with state and local laws.
▲Maximum transport speed for
implement is 20 mph. DO NOT
EXCEED. Never travel at a speed
which does not allow adequate
control of steering and stopping.
Some rough terrain require a
slower speed.
▲Sudden braking can cause a
towed load to swerve and upset.
Reduce speed if towed load is not
equipped with brakes.
▲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 more
than weight of tractor but less
than double the weight of
tractor.
▲IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load
that is more than double the
weight of tractor.
Use Safety
Lights and Devices
▲Slow moving tractors, self-
propelled equipment, and towed
implements can create a hazard
whendrivenon publicroads.They
are difficult to see, especially at
night.
▲Flashing warning lights and turn
signals are recommended
whenever driving on public roads.
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Practice Safe
Maintenance
▲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 the implement to the
ground, put tractor in park, turn off
engine, and remove key before
performing maintenance.
▲Allow implement to cool
completely.
▲Do not grease or oil implement
while it is in operation.
▲Inspect all parts. Make sure parts
are in good condition & installed
properly.
▲Remove buildup of grease, oil or
debris.
▲Remove all tools and unused
parts from implement before
operation.
Operate Equipment Safely
▲The operator must not use drugs
or alcohol as they can change the
alertness or coordination of that
person while operating the
equipment. The operator should, if
he is taking over-the-counter
drugs, seek medical advice on
whether he can safely operate the
equipment.
▲Keep bystanders away.
Start tractor with gearshift in park
or neutral and park brakes set. Be
aware hydraulics are live upon
start-up and can move instantly.
▲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.
▲Avoid contact with any over head
utility lines or electrically charged
conductors.

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These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Prepare for Emergencies
▲Be prepared if a fire starts.
▲Keep a first aid kit and fire
extinguisher handy.
▲Keep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital, and
fire department near phone.
Wear
Protective Equipment
▲Wear protective clothing and
equipment appropriate for the job.
Avoid loose fitting clothing.
▲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 full attention of the
operator. Avoid wearing radio
headphones while operating
machinery.
Tire Safety
▲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.
Keep Riders
Off Machinery
▲Riders obstruct the operator’s
view, they could be struck by
foreign objects or thrown from the
machine.
▲Never allow children to operate
equipment.
911
Avoid High
Pressure Fluids Hazard
▲Escapingfluidunder 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.
Handle
Chemicals Properly
▲Protective clothing should be
worn.
▲Handle all chemicals with care.
▲Follow instructions on container
label.
▲Agricultural chemicals can be
dangerous. Improper use can
seriously injure persons, animals,
plants, soil, and property.
▲Inhaling smoke from any type of
chemical fire is a serious health
hazard.
▲Store or dispose of unused
chemicals as specified by the
chemical manufacturer.

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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
818-130C
Operate only w/540 rpm PTO
30043
Model RTA10
Model RTA15
30043
818-171C
Rotating Tines Hazard!
30043
Model RTA10
Model RTA15
specified by Land Pride. When ordering new components
make sure the correct safety labels are included in the
request.
4. 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.
d. Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card
or with a similar type straight edge.

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818-858C
General Safety Instructions
30043
Model RTA10
Model RTA15
30043 Model RTA15
818-552C
Rotating Driveline Hazard - Keep
Away!
ROTATING DRIVELINE
KEEP AWAY!
22195 Model RTA10

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818-540C
Shield missing - Do Not operate.
13042
13042
818-552C
RotatingDrivelineHazard-Keep
Away!
ROTATING DRIVELINE
KEEP AWAY!
Model RTA10
Model RTA15
Model RTA10
Model RTA15
30053 Model RTA15
22195 Model RTA10
818-543C
Guard Missing - Do Not operate.

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Introduction Table of Contents
Introduction 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 33. 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.
.
Serial Number Plate Location
Figure 1
Further Assistance
Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new
RotaryTiller. Ifforanyreasonyoudonotunderstand 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
lpser[email protected]
30049
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,andsafeoperatingpracticeswill
help you get years of satisfactory use from this machine.
Application
The RTA10 and RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers are
designed and built by Land Pride to till the soil for
seedbed and planting preparation. They are adapted for
540rpm PTO, three-point hitch Category 1 mounting and
are Quick-Hitch adaptable. The RTA10 Series have a
17-25 horsepower tractor requirement, while the RTA15
has a 17-50 horsepower requirement. These Land Pride
Rotary Tiller have uses and applications in landscaping,
nurseries, gardens, and light commercial use.
See “Specifications & Capacities” on page 27 and
“Features & Benefits” on page 29 for additional
information.
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.
•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
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.
The parts on your Rotary Tiller have been specially
designedbyLandPrideandshouldonlybereplaced with
genuine Land Pride parts. Contact a Land Pride dealer if
customer service or repair parts are required. Your Land
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.

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Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up Table of Contents
Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
Dealer Preparations
!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.
•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
standsthat aresized forthe job ready for the assembly
task.
•Have a minimum of 2 people at hand during assembly.
Tractor Requirements
Tractor horsepower should be within the range noted
below. Tractors outside the horsepower range must not
be used.
Hitch Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cat. I
RTA10 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-25 HP
RTA1558 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-35 HP
RTA1566 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-40 HP
RTA1574 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-50 HP
!WARNING
Ballast weights may be required to maintain steering control.
Refer to your tractor’s operator’s manual to determine proper
ballast requirements.
Torque Requirements
Check to see that all nuts are tightened. Referto “Torque
ValuesChart”onpage33todeterminethecorrecttorque
value when tightening hardware during assembly.
Parking Stand Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-1:
!CAUTION
To avoid bodily injury caused by accidental falling of tiller,
stabilize unit with parking stand and support blocks!
1. Insert parking stand (#13) 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 its skid shoes.
3. Secure parking stand with wire retaining pin (#14).
Makesurewireretainerishookedovertheend of the
retaining pin.

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Hitch, Driveline Guard & Rear Chain
Refer to Figure 1-1 on page 9:
1. Install top 3-Point hitch plates (#6 & #7) to 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 & #7) with 3/4" x 4" long bolt (#8), lock
washer (#29), and hex nut (#30).
3. Securely tighten all bolts to the correct torque.
4. Install driveline guard (#10) on backside of 3-Point
hitch plates with four 1/4" wing screws (#11).
5. Mount left-hand clevis (#15) over square tube as
shown. Make certain the longer chamfered edge on
the clevis is positioned on the bottom.
6. Locate u-bolt (#16) behind the square tube and
insert through clevis (#15) holes as shown.
7. Secure with 1/2"-13 hex nylock nuts (#17). Do not
tighten nuts at this time.
NOTE: Remove driveline guard to make accessing
driveline connection at the gearbox easier.
8. Insert lower hitch pin (#18) into clevis and secure
with linch pin (#19).
9. Repeat step 5 through 8 for the right-hand clevis.
10. Position clevis 26 7/8" apart from inside of clevis
plate to inside of clevis plate and center off gearbox
input shaft. See “RTA10 Tiller Hitch Offset” or
“RTA15 Tiller Hitch Sideshift” on page 18 when
offsetting tiller to the right.
11. Tighten 1/2" nuts (#17) to the correct torque.
12. Install manual tube (#20) to hitch plate (#7) with two
1/4"-20x 1 GR5hexheadcapscrews(#21),SAEflat
washers (#22), and hex nylock nut (#23).
13. Tighten 1/4" cap screws (#21) to the correct torque.
14. Insert u-bolt (#25) through chain (#24).
15. Install two 3/8" nuts (#26), two lock washers (#27),
and two flat washers (#28) onto the u-bolt an equal
distance from the end.
16. Insert u-bolt throughdeflectorshield and securewith
two 3/8" flat washers (#28), and hex nuts (#26).
Tighten nuts to the correct torque.
17. Attach opposite end of chain to slot “A” shown in
Figure 3-3 on page 19.
Figure 1-1
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Refer to Figure 1-2:
1. Backtractoruptotilleruntillower3-Pointliftarmsare
aligned with tiller hitch clevises.
2. Securetractor’s 3-Point lowerhitch arms tothe lower
hitch clevises using 7/8" diameter hitch pins. Secure
hitch pins with linch pins.
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. Raise tiller up and remove parking stand from its
mounting tube. Turn parking stand upside down and
reinsert it several inches through the top of the
mounting tube. Secure parking stand using one of
the upper three holes with existing wire retaining pin.
7. Raise tiller fully up with 3-Point lift. Measure the
distancetinesare off theground.Ifdistanceexceeds
14", adjust tractor’s 3-Point lift height limiter until
tines will not lift higher than 14 inches off the ground.
8. Continue with “Driveline Installation” on page 11.
IMPORTANT: To keep from bending the parking
stand, always store stand upside down in its bracket
right after hooking-up tiller to a tractor.
Tractor Hook-Up
Figure 1-2
22191
Tractor Hook-Up
Refer to Figure 1-2:
!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.
!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.
!CAUTION
To avoid bodily injury caused by accidental falling of tiller,
stabilize unit with parking stand and support blocks!

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Driveline Installation
Refer to Figure 1-3, Figure 1-4 and Figure 1-5:
Thetillerdrivelineiscoupledtothetractorandimplement
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 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 21 for detailed
instructions on maintaining the slip clutch.
If Rotary Tiller is used on more than one tractor, an
additionaldrivelinemayberequired-especiallyif a quick
hitch is used.
!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.
!WARNING
Do not use a PTO adaptor with a quick hitch. A PTO adapter
will increase strain on the tractor’s PTO shaft resulting in
possible damage to shaft and driveline.
!DANGER
All guards and shields must be installed and in good working
condition at all times during tiller operation!
!WARNING
Always disengage PTO, engage parking brake, shut tractor
engine off, remove switch key, and wait for tines to come to a
complete stop before dismounting from tractor.
!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.
IMPORTANT: The driveline must be lubricated
before putting it into service. Refer to “Lubrication”
on page 25 for detailed instructions.
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 21 for detailed instructions.
Figure 1-3
Figure 1-4
Figure 1-5
Implement End
Tractor End
Push Pin Coupling
Push Pin Coupling
With
Shear Bolt Protection
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Implement End
Tractor End
Pull Collar Coupling
Push Pin Coupling
With
Shear Bolt Protection
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Implement End
Tractor End
Push Pin
Coupling
Pull Collar Coupling
With
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1. Parktractorandtilleronalevel surface.Raisetillerto
aligngearboxinputshaftlevel withtractorPTOshaft.
Securely block tiller at this height to keep unit from
lowering while attaching the driveline.
2. Place gear selector in park, shut tractor engine off,
set park brake, and remove switch key.
3. Removegearboxshaftprotectorfromendofgearbox
shaft and slide slip clutch end of driveline over
gearboxinput shaft.Secure togearboxwith 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.
6. Attach safety chain on the outer driveline shield to
thetractorframetorestrict outershieldfromrotating.
Re-latch safety chain to outer driveline shield.
7. Attach safety chain on the inner driveline shield to
the tiller frame to restrict inner shield from rotating.
Re-latch safety chain to inner driveline shield.
Check Driveline Collapsible Length
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.
IMPORTANT: If tiller is to be used on more than one
tractor, an additional driveline may be required -
especially if a quick hitch is used.
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.
NOTE: If driveline is too long to fit between tractor
and tiller, skip to “Shorten Driveline” on this page.
IMPORTANT: Two safety chains are supplied with
the driveline. These chains must be attached to the
driveline shields and to the rotary tiller and tractor to
restrict the shields from rotating.
IMPORTANT: A driveline that is too long can bottom
out causing structural damage to tractor and tiller.
Alwayscheckdrivelinecollapsedlengthduringinitial
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.
Refer to Figure 1-6:
1. Make sure driveline is installed properly before
checking driveline collapsed length (Refer to
“Driveline Installation” on page 11).
2. With driveline level, measure 1" (“B” dimension)
back from universal joint shield to end of outer
driveline shield as shown in Figure 1-6.
a. If measurement is less than 1", shorten driveline.
b. If measurement is 1" or more, skip to “Check
Driveline Maximum Length” on page 13.
Driveline Shortening
Figure 1-6
Shorten Driveline
Refer to Figure 1-6:
Be sure to first check driveline collapsed length as
instructed above. If required,shortendrivelineasfollows:
1. Un-hook 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. Holdinner and outer drivelinesparallelto each other:
a. Measure 1" (“B” dimension) back from outer
drivelineuniversaljointshieldandmakeamarkat
this location on the inner driveline shield.
b. Measure 1" (“B” dimension) back from the inner
drivelineuniversaljointshieldandmakeamarkat
this location on the outer driveline shield.
4. Remove driveline and safety chains from tractor and
gearbox.
5. Measure from end of inner shield to scribed mark
(“X”dimension).Cutoff inner shieldatthemark.Cut
same amount off the inner shaft (“X1” dimension).
6. Measure from end of outer shield to scribed mark
(“Y”dimension).Cutoffoutershieldatthemark.Cut
same amount off the outer shaft (“Y1” dimension).
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7. Remove all burrs and cuttings.
8. Continue with “Check Driveline Maximum Length”
on page 13.
Check Driveline Maximum Length
Refer to Figure 1-7:
Make sure driveline collapsible length is acceptable. If
needed, refer to “Check Driveline Collapsible Length”
on page 12.
Thedrivelinemaximumallowablelengthmust,whenfully
extended,have aminimumoverlapoftheprofiletubes by
notless than1/3 thefree length with both inner and outer
profile tubes being of equal length.
1. Ifnotalreadycompleted,applymulti-purposegrease
to inside of outer profile and reassemble driveline.
2. Assemble the two driveline profiles together withjust
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: ________
Driveline Maximum Length
Figure 1-7
3. Reattach driveline to tractor and gearbox shaft
following “Driveline Installation” steps 1 to 7 on
page 11.
4. Continue with “Check Driveline Interference”.
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Outer Shielding has been removed for clarity.
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.
Refer to Figure 1-8:
!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.
!WARNING
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.
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
heightthatwill keepthedrivelinewithin its lift limitsto
avoid premature driveline breakdown.
•Tines do not exceed more than 14"off the ground.
•Driveline does not exceed 25oup.
•Driveline does not exceed maximum allowable
length recorded in step 2 under “Check Driveline
Maximum Length”.
Maximum PTO Driveline Movement During Operation
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,
maintenance,andstorageofthe RotaryTiller.Therefore,
it is absolutely essential that no one operates the Rotary
Tillerwithout first having read, fully understood, and
becometotallyfamiliarwiththeOperator’sManual.Make
sure the operator has paid particular attention to:
•Important Safety Information, pages 1 to 6
•Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up, page 8
•Section 2: Operating, page 14
•Section 3: Adjustments, page 18
•Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication, page 21
Inspections
Make the following inspections with tillerattached to a
tractor, PTO disengaged and completely stopped.
Safety Information
!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.
Operating Checklist
✔Check Page No.
Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is in
good working condition. SeeTractor 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 to
tractor PTO shaft and tiller gearbox shaft.
Refer to “Driveline Installation”.
Page 11
Check drive chain tension.
Refer to “Drive Chain Tension”. Page 19
Check tiller depth setting.
Refer to “Skid Shoe Adjustment”. Page 20
Check driveline slip clutch to make sure disks will slip.
Refer to “Driveline Protection” Page 21
Check for worn, bent, broken, loose, and/or missing
tines. Replace tines as needed.
Refer to “Tine Replacement”
Page 21
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 26
Checkoil level inchaincase.Makesure allplugshave
been replaced when completed.
Refer to “Chaincase Lubrication”.
Page 25
Check tiller initially and periodically for loose bolts and
pins. Refer to “Torque Values Chart” for torque values. Page 32
!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.
!DANGER
Keep away from rotating hex drive shaft on the right side of the
gearbox and gearbox input shaft. A person can become
entangled in the shafts causing serious bodily injury or death.
!DANGER
Make all 3-point hydraulic adjustments from the tractor seat.
Never make hydraulic adjustments while standing alongside
the tractor or behind the tractor.
!DANGER
PTO shaft shield, gearbox shields, driveline shields, and
driveline safety chains must be installed and in good working
condition while operating tiller to avoid injury or death from
entanglement in a rotating drivelines.
!DANGER
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.
!DANGER
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.
!DANGER
Do not point outlet toward people, animals, or buildings and
keep people and animals away from outlet during operation.
Tine impact on objects can cause projectiles resulting in
bodily injury or death.
!DANGER
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.
!DANGER
Always disengage PTO before lifting tiller up and never
operate tiller in the raised position. The tiller can discharge
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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.
!WARNING
It is the operator’s responsibility not to allow anyone near the
Rotary Tiller during its operation.
!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
Always disengage PTO, engage parking brake, shut off
tractor, remove ignition key, and make sure all moving parts
have 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 slips 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.
!WARNING
Do not operate tiller with loose pins, bolts, and nuts. Loose
hardware can result in a serious breakdown causing bodily
injury or death.
!WARNING
Do not operate tiller with loose pins, bolts, and nuts. Loose
hardware can result in a serious breakdown causing bodily
injury or death.
!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 the tiller’s rated PTO speed. See
Specifications & Capacities for rated PTO speed.
!CAUTION
Make certain you are not working over any underground
wiring, pipes, or other obstructions. If there is doubt, contact
your local utility services so that they may mark the location
of all under ground 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.
1. When raising tiller to 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
tinesarenotliftedmorethan14inchesofftheground
to prevent damage to the driveline.
2. Remove wire retaining pin from parking stand and
parking stand from support tube. Reinsert parking
stand several inches upsidedown into support tube
and secure with wire retaining pin using one of the
three holes in the parking stand. 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.
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.
5. Whentravelingoverrough or hilly terrain,shifttractor
to a lower gear.
IMPORTANT: Make sure all safety labels are in their
proper location and in good condition before
operation. Follow all directions on the safety labels.
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.
IMPORTANT: To keep parking stand from becoming
bent while tilling soil, always store it upside down in
its mount right after hitching tiller to a tractor.
IMPORTANT: Always disengage PTO before raising
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Parking
Thefollowingstepsshouldbedonewhen preparingto store
the tiller or unhitch it from the tractor.
Refer to Figure 2-1:
1. Reposition left-hand skid shoe (#3) by:
a. Loosening bolt (#1) and removing bolt (#2).
b. Pivot skid shoe down and replace bolt (#2) in the
top hole as shown.
c. Tighten bolts (#1 & #2) to the correct torque.
2. Repeat step #1 for the right-hand skid shoe.
3. Set parking stand to desired height to maintain tiller
height for re-hook-up and install pin to lock in place.
Figure 2-1
4. Park tiller on a level, solid area.
5. Shut tractor engine off and engage parking brake.
6. Unhitch from tractor.
!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.
7. Check tiller for stability by physically applying
pressure at the hitch plates to see if it will tip forward
or backwards. If the tiller moves in either direction,
then block under the tiller as needed to prevent that
movement.
8. See “Storage” on page 24 for additional information
on long term storage of your tiller.
IMPORTANT: It is important to adjust the skid shoes
down as shown in Figure 2-1 to stabilize the tiller
when parked. Always follow “Skid Shoe Adjustment”
steps on page 20 when repositioning the skid shoes.
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General Operating Notes
Beforebeginning totill thefollowinginspection shouldbe
performed:
1. Check oil level in gearbox and chaincase. Refer to
“Lubrication” on page 25.
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 25.
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. Aftertillingthefirst50feet,stopandchecktoseethat
the tiller is adjusted properly.
15. Donot maketurnsor attempt to backup whiletiller is
in the ground. See important note below.
16. Do not engage PTO with machine in the fully raised
or lowered position.
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.
IMPORTANT:Turning or backingupwithrotarytines
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General 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 timetodo some tilling.Carefully drivethetractor
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
achievedifyouhavemountedyourtilleroffset to theright
far enough to cover the tread of your right tractor wheel.
Linethetractorup justtotheright ofcenteronyourtillage
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
tiller to the ground and simultaneously commence
forwardtravelofapproximately 2mph.Donotmaketurns
or attempt to back up while tiller is in the ground. See
important note below.
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
groundspeed.Foranyotherproblemconditionsthatmay
arise,youwillwanttorefertotheTroubleshootingsection
on page 31.
When you are done tilling for the day, make sure you use
propertractorshutdownproceduresbeforeyougetoff of
the tractor. If youare detaching your tiller, makesure 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,makesureyoureferto the StorageDirectionson
page 24.
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” Section 6
or “Specifications and Capacities” Section 5 for
additional information and performance enhancing
options.
IMPORTANT:Turning or backingupwithrotarytines
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Section 3: Adjustments
RTA10 Tiller Hitch Offset
Refer to Figure 3-1:
!CAUTION
Do exceed offsetting the RTA10 Series tiller 7" left or right of
the gearbox input shaft. Exceeding 7" can break the driveline,
tractor PTO and tiller gearbox.
!CAUTION
After offsetting, check to see that the driveline clears all
shields on the tiller, tractor, and tiller hitch. If not, decrease
offset until clearance is obtained.
ExceptforRTA1042,thetillerscanbeshiftedamaximum
offset of 7" left or right of the gearbox input shaft by
moving the hitch clevises (#1) 7" to the right or left.
TheRTA1042isbuilttobeoffset26"totherightwhenthe
hitch clevis are set an equal distance away from the
gearbox input shaft. The unit can be shifted a maximum
of 7" to the left by moving the hitch clevis 7" to the right.
For best tillage results, adjust tiller offset to the right by
moving the hitch clevis to the left far enough to cover the
tractor’s right rear wheel tread marks.
1. Loosen hex nuts (#2) until clevises (#1) can be
moved on the front tube.
2. Slide lower hitch clevises (#1) an equal amount left
or right up to 7" while holding the 26 7/8" distance
between clevises.
3. Retighten hex nuts (#2) to the correct torque value.
RTA Tiller Hitch Offset
Figure 3-1
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Adjust
To Suit Hold 26 7/8"
Adjust Clevis Left or Right
Up To 7" Maximum
RTA15 Tiller Hitch Sideshift
Refer to Figure 3-2:
Thethree point andgearboxcanbesideshifted to theleft
of tiller center for various working conditions.
!CAUTION
After sideshifting check to see that the PTO shaft clears all
shields on the tiller, tractor, and the tiller hitch. If not,
decrease sideshift until clearance is obtained.
1. Loosen the two u-bolts (#2) which hold the top
hitch/gearbox frame (#1) to the front tube.
2. Loosen the two bolts (#3) which hold the top
hitch/gearbox frame (#1) to the rear of the tiller.
3. Loosen the two u-bolts (#4) which hold the lower
hitch clevises (#5) to the front tube.
4. Slide the top hitch/gearbox assembly to the desired
location.
5. Re-centerthe lowerhitchcleviseswithrespect tothe
gearbox.
Retighten all bolts and nuts referring to the Torque
Values Chart in the “Appendix” section on page 32.
RTA15 Tiller Hitch Sideshift
Figure 3-2
NOTE: For maximum offset, the left lower hitch
clevis can be located on the left-hand side of the left
end plate.
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