Land Pride RTA2072 User manual

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19461
Rotary Tillers
RTA2072 & RTR2072
311-328M
Operator’s Manual
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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Look for the Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Dealer Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Torque Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Manual Storage Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Park Stand Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3-Point Hitch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Driveline Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Tractor Shutdown Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Tractor Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Driveline Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Check Driveline Collapsible Length . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Check Driveline Maximum Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Check Driveline Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Section 2: Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Operating Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Unhook Rotary Tiller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
General Operating Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Section 3: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Drive Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Skid Shoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Rear Deflector & Down Pressure Kit . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication . . . . . 23
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Tine Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Driveline Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Shear Bolt Protected Driveline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Slip Clutch Protected Driveline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Clutch Run-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Clutch Disassembly, Inspection & Assembly . . . 25
Long-Term Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Ordering Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Driveline U-Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Driveline Shield Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Driveline Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Bearing on Right End of Rotor Shaft . . . . . . . . . 27
Chaincase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Section 5: Specifications & Capacities . . . . . 30
Section 6: Features & Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Section 7: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Section 8: Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Section 9: Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Important Safety Information
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Important Safety Information
Listed below are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products
described in this manual.
Tractor Shutdown & Storage
If engaged, disengage power
take-off.
Park on solid, level ground and
lower implement to ground or onto
support blocks.
Put tractor in park or set park
brake.
Turn off engine and remove
ignition key to prevent
unauthorized starting.
Relieve all hydraulic pressure to
auxiliary hydraulic lines.
Wait for all components to stop
before leaving operator’s seat.
Use steps, grab-handles and
anti-slip surfaces when stepping
on and off the tractor.
OFF
REMOVE
Look for the Safety Alert Symbol
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard
to personal safety and extra precaution must be taken. When you
see this symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that
follows it. 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.
Safety Precautions for
Children
Tragedy can occur if the operator
is not alert to the presence of
children, Children generally are
attracted to implements and their
work.
Never assume children will remain
where you last saw them.
Keep children out of the work area
and under the watchful eye of a
responsible adult.
Be alert and shut the implement
and tractor down if children enter
the work area.
Never carry children on the tractor
or implement. There is not a safe
place for them to ride. They may
fall off and be run over or interfere
with the control of the power
machine.
Never allow children to operate the
power machine, even under adult
supervision.
Never allow children to play on the
power machine or implement.
Use extra caution when backing
up. Before the tractor starts to
move, look down and behind to
make sure the area is clear.
Safety at All Times
Careful operation is your best
assurance against an accident.
All operators, no matter how much
experience they may have, should
carefully read this manual and
other related manuals, or have the
manuals read to them, before
operating the power machine and
this implement.
Thoroughly read and understand
the “Safety Label” section. Read
all instructions noted on them.
Do not operate the equipment
while under the influence of drugs
or alcohol as they impair the ability
to safely and properly operate the
equipment.
The operator should be familiar
with all functions of the tractor and
attached implement, and be able
to handle emergencies quickly.
Make sure all guards and shields
appropriate for the operation are in
place and secured before
operating the implement.
Keep all bystanders away from
equipment and work area.
Start tractor from the driver’s seat
with hydraulic controls in neutral.
Operate tractor and controls from
the driver’s seat only.
Never dismount from a moving
tractor or leave tractor unattended
with engine running.
Do not allow anyone to stand
between the implement and
tractor while backing up to the
implement.
Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from power-driven parts.
While transporting and operating
equipment, watch out for objects
overhead and along side such as
fences, trees, buildings, wires, etc.
Do not turn tractor so tight as to
cause hitched implement to ride
up on the tractor’s rear wheel.
Store implement in a safe and
secure area where children
normally do not play. When
needed, secure implement against
falling with support blocks.
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Be Aware of Signal Words
A signal word designates a degree or level of hazard seriousness. They are:
DANGER:
!
WARNING:
CAUTION:
!
!
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.
Be Aware of Special Notices
Special notices are intended to point out important and helpful information that
should be followed. They are usually placed inside a box. They are:
Indicates that equipment or property damage could result if
instructions are not followed.
Indicates supplementary explanations that will be helpful when
using the equipment.
IMPORTANT:
NOTE:

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Listed below are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products
described in this manual.
Use A Safety Chain
A safety chain will help control
drawn machinery should it
separate from the tractor drawbar.
Use a chain with the strength
rating equal to or greater than the
gross weight of the towed
implement.
Attach the chain to the tractor
drawbar support or other specified
anchor location. Allow only
enough slack in the chain to
permit turning.
Always hitch the implement to the
machine towing it. Do not use the
safety chain to tow the implement.
Practice Safe Maintenance
Understand procedure before doing
work. Refer to the Operator’s
Manual for additional information.
Work on a level surface in a clean
dry area that is well-lit.
Lower implement to the ground and
follow all shutdown procedures
before leaving the operator’s seat to
perform maintenance.
Do not work under any hydraulically
supported equipment. It can settle,
suddenly leak down, or be lowered
accidentally. If it is necessary to
work under the equipment,
securely support it with stands or
suitable blocking beforehand.
Use properly grounded electrical
outlets and tools.
Use correct tools and equipment for
the job that are in good condition.
Allow equipment to cool before
working on it.
Disconnect battery ground cable (-)
before servicing or adjusting
electrical systems or before welding
on implement.
Inspect all parts. Make certain
parts are in good condition &
installed properly.
Replace parts on this implement
with genuine Land Pride parts only.
Do not alter this implement in a way
which will adversely affect its
performance.
Do not grease or oil implement
while it is in operation.
Remove buildup of grease, oil, or
debris.
Always make sure any material and
waste products from the repair and
maintenance of the implement are
properly collected and disposed.
Remove all tools and unused parts
from equipment before operation.
Do not weld or torch on galvanized
metal as it will release toxic fumes.
Tire Safety
Tire changing
can be
dangerous
and must be
performed by
trained personnel
using the correct tools and
equipment.
Always properly match the wheel
size to the properly sized tire.
Always maintain correct tire
pressure. Do not inflate tires
above recommended pressures
shown in the Operator’s Manual.
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.
Securely support the implement
when changing a wheel.
When removing and installing
wheels, use wheel handling
equipment adequate for the
weight involved.
Make sure wheel bolts have been
tightened to the specified torque.
Transport Safely
Comply with federal, state, and
local laws.
Use towing vehicle and trailer of
adequate size and capacity. Secure
equipment towed on a trailer with
tie downs and chains.
Sudden braking can cause a towed
trailer to swerve unexpectedly.
Reduce speed if towed trailer is not
equipped with brakes.
Avoid contact with any overhead
utility lines or electrically charged
conductors.
Always drive with load on end of
loader arms low to the ground.
Always drive straight up and down
steep inclines with heavy end of
skid steer on the “uphill” side.
Engage park brake when stopped
on an incline.
Maximum transport speed for an
attached equipment is 20 mph
(32 km/h). DO NOT EXCEED.
Never travel at a speed which does
not allow adequate control of
steering and stopping. Some rough
terrains require a slower speed.
As a guideline, use the following
maximum speed weight ratios for
attached equipment:
20 mph (32 km/h) when weight
of attached equipment is less
than or equal to the weight of
machine towing the equipment.
10 mph (16 km/h) when weight of
attached equipment exceeds
weight of machine towing
equipment but not more than
double the weight.
IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load
that is more than double the weight
of the vehicle towing the load.

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Listed below are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products
described in this manual.
Use Seat Belt and ROPS
Land Pride recommends the use
of a CAB or roll-over-protective-
structures (ROPS) and seat belt
in almost all power machines.
Combination of a CAB or ROPS
and seat belt will reduce the risk
of serious injury or death if the
power machine should be upset.
If ROPS is in the locked-up
position, fasten seat belt snugly
and securely to help protect
against serious injury or death
from falling and machine overturn.
Keep Riders Off
Machinery
Never carry riders on the tractor or
implement.
Riders obstruct operator’s view
and interfere with the control of
the power machine.
Riders can be struck by objects or
thrown from the equipment.
Never use the tractor or
implement to lift or transport
riders.
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 the phone.
911
Use Safety
Lights and Devices
A Slow moving power machine
can create a hazard when driven
on public roads. They are difficult
to see, especially at night. Use the
Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign
when on public roads.
Flashing warning lights and turn
signals are recommended
whenever driving on public roads.
Avoid High Pressure
Fluids
Escaping fluid
under pressure will
penetrate the skin or
eyes causing serious injury.
Relieve all residual pressure
before disconnecting hydraulic
lines or performing work on the
hydraulic system.
Make sure all hydraulic fluid
connections are properly
tightened/torqued 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, seek immediate
emergency medical care or
gangrene may result.
Wear Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)
Wear protective clothing and
equipment appropriate for the job
such as safety shoes, safety,
glasses, hard hat, dust mask,
and ear plugs.
Clothing should fit snug without
fringes and pull strings to avoid
entanglement with moving parts.
Prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause hearing impairment or
hearing loss. Wear suitable
hearing protection such as
earmuffs or earplugs.
Operating a machine safely
requires the operator’s full
attention. Avoid wearing
headphones while operating
equipment.

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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 can be a serious
health hazard.
Store or dispose of unused
chemicals as specified by the
chemical manufacturer.
Dig Safe - Avoid
Underground Utilities
USA: Call 811
CAN: digsafecanada.ca
Always contact your local utility
companies (electrical, telephone,
gas, water, sewer, and others)
before digging so that they may
mark the location of any
underground services in the area.
Be sure to ask how close you can
work to the marks they positioned.
Listed below are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products
described in this manual.
Avoid crystalline Silica
(quartz) Dust
Because crystalline silica is a basic
component of sand and granite,
many activities at construction sites
produce dust containing crystalline
silica. Trenching, sawing, and boring
of material containing crystalline
silica can produce dust containing
crystalline silica particles. This dust
can cause serious injury to the
lungs (silicosis).
There are guidelines which should
be followed if crystalline silica
(quartz) is present in the dust.
Be aware of and follow OSHA
(or other local, State, or Federal)
guidelines for exposure to airborne
crystalline silica.
Know the work operations where
exposure to crystalline silica may
occur.
Participate in air monitoring or
training programs offered by the
employer.
Be aware of and use optional
equipment controls such as water
sprays, local exhaust ventilation,
and enclosed cabs with positive
pressure air conditioning if the
machine has such equipment.
Otherwise respirators shall be worn.
Where respirators are required, wear
a respirator approved for protection
against crystalline silica containing
dust. Do not alter respirator in any
way. Workers who use tight-fitting
respirators can not have beards/
mustaches which interfere with the
respirator seal to the face.
If possible, change into disposable
or washable work clothes at the
work site; shower and change into
clean clothing before leaving the
work site.
Do not eat, drink, use tobacco
products, or apply cosmetics in
areas where there is dust containing
crystalline silica.
Store food, drink, and personal
belongings away from the work
area.
Wash hands and face before eating,
drinking, smoking, or applying
cosmetics after leaving the exposure
area.

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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
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 surface area where label is to be placed.
b. Spray soapy water onto the cleaned area.
c. Peel backing from label and press label firmly onto the
surface.
d. Squeeze out air bubbles with edge of a credit card or
with a similar type of straight edge.
Important Safety Information
39236
858-518C (RTR20 Series)
Danger/Warning/Caution Combo: List of Safety Hazards
1 Place
XXXXX
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39237
858-519C (RTA 20 Series)
Danger/Warning/Caution Combo: List of Safety Hazards
1 Place
XXXXX
25591

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22228
22228
818-552C
Danger: Rotating Driveline - Keep Away
1 Place: On the driveline outer shield
70375
818-540C
Danger: Guard Missing Hazard - DO NOT Operate
1 Place: On the driveline outer profile
70374
818-543C
Danger: Guard Missing Hazard - Do not Operate
1 Place
70358

Introduction
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Introduction
Owner Assistance
The dealer should complete the Online Warranty
Registration 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
designed by Land Pride and should only be replaced with
genuine Land Pride parts. Contact a Land Pride dealer if
customer service or repair parts are required. Your Land
Pride dealer has trained personnel, repair parts, and
equipment needed to service the implement.
Serial Number
For quick reference and prompt service, record model
and serial number on the inside cover page and again on
the warranty page. Always provide model number and
serial number when ordering parts and in all
correspondences with your Land Pride dealer. For
location of your serial number plate, see Figure 1.
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 any problems you have with your implement
with your dealership service personnel so they can
address the problem.
2. If you are still not satisfied, seek out the owner or
general manager of the dealership, explain the
question/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
lpservicedep[email protected]
19461
Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new
product owners. This implement 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 implement.
Application
The RTA20 & RTR20 Series Rotary Tillers are just right
for home gardening, landscape work, vegetable farming,
or food plot maintenance. Available in three widths, the
20 Series Rotary Tiller turns up hard packed ground,
leaving a perfect seedbed for gardens to grass. Land
Pride’s RTA20 forward rotating tiller can work in all types
of ground conditions, with best results being obtained in
fairly mellow conditions. The RTR20 Series Rotary Tillers
feature a reverse tilling action for tougher ground
conditions. The reverse action “sucks” the tiller into the
ground, which prohibits the tiller from “walking” on hard
ground. The RTR20 Series Tiller also incorporates spring
loaded “sifting” rods behind the tines to help bury large
rocks and debris. The reverse action of the rotor brings
material up and over the top. Rocks and vegetation
cannot get through the sifting rods so they fall first. Soil
continues to get sifted before it falls, building a layer of
large to small dirt clods burying the rocks and vegetation.
Reverse tilling can reduce the number of trips needed to
turn the soil over.
See “Specifications & Capacities” on page 30 and
“Features & Benefits” on page 31 for additional
information and performance enhancing options.
Using This Manual
•This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarize
you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments,
troubleshooting, and maintenance. Read this manual
and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe
and efficient operation.
•The information contained within this manual was
current at the time of printing. Some parts may change
slightly to assure you of the best performance.
•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
the direction the operator faces while sitting in the
operator’s seat looking forward unless otherwise stated.

Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
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Dealer Preparations
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
An unsupported parked tiller can tip over easily. Always use
its park stand and when needed, non-concrete support blocks
to keep the tiller from tipping onto a person.
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.
1. 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.
2. Have ready for the assembly task a forklift or loader
along with chains and safety stands sized for the job.
3. 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.
Rear Power Take-Off Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 rpm
Maximum Power Take-Off Rating . . . . . 75 hp (56 kW)
Hitch Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-Point Cat. 1
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Lightweight tractors with rear attached implements may
need weights added to the front to maintain steering control.
Consult your tractor Operator’s Manual to determine
weight requirements and maximum limitations.
•Do not use a power take-off adapter with a quick hitch. The
adapter will increase strain on the tractor’s power take-off
shaft causing possible damage to shaft and driveline. It will
also defeat the purpose of the tractor’s power take-off
shield.
Torque Requirements
Check to see that all nuts are tightened. Refer to “Torque
Values Chart” on page 33 to determine correct torque
values for common bolts.
Manual Storage Container
Refer to Figure 1-1 on page 11:
Attach manual storage container (#26) to the left-hand
top hitch half (#3) with 1/4"-20 x 1" GR5 hex head
bolts (#27), flat washers (#28), and hex nylock nuts
(#29). Tighten nylock nuts to the correct torque
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Park Stand Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-1 on page 11:
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
An unsupported parked tiller can tip over easily. Always use
its park stand and when needed, non-concrete support blocks
to keep the tiller from tipping onto a person.
1. Insert park stand (#2) in support tube.
2. Adjust park stand to a height that will support the tiller
level while resting on its skid shoes.
3. Secure park stand with wire retaining pin (#20). Make
sure wire retainer is hooked over the end of the
retaining pin.
3-Point Hitch Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-1 on page 11:
1. Install right and left-hand top hitch halves (#3 & #4) to
the inside of hitch mounting bars with 5/8"-11 x 1 1/2"
GR5 hex head bolts (#11), hex nuts (#14), and lock
washers (#18). Do not tighten bolts at this time.
2. Insert top hitch spacer tube (#1) between the left and
right-hand hitch halves as shown and secure with
3/4"-10 x 4" GR5 hex bolt (#12), nut (#15), and lock
washer (#19).
3. Tighten all bolts (#11 & #12) to correct torque values.
4. Attach lower hitch clevises (#24) to tiller main frame
with 1/2" u-bolts and nylock hex nuts (#23). Do not
tighten bolts.
5. Position center of lower hitch clevises (#24) 14 1/8"
(36 cm) away from center of gearbox input shaft.
When positioned correctly, center of lower hitch
clevises should be 28 1/4" (71.8 cm) apart. Once
centered, tighten nylock nuts (#23) to the correct
torque.
6. Insert lower hitch pins (#21) into lower hitch clevis
and secure with linchpins (#22).
Driveline Guard
Refer to Figure 1-1 on page 11:
1. Assemble clamp (#5) to plate (#8) with one of the
wing bolts (#9).
2. Assemble driveline guard (#6) to the top hitch
halves (#3 & #4) with four wing bolts (#9).
3. Install cover (#7) to tiller with wing bolts (#9).
4. Fasten plate (#8) to driveline guard (#6) with
5/16" bolt (#10), flat washer (#17), lock washer (#16)
& nut (#13). Make sure clamp (#5) catches front lip of
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Hitch, Stand & Shaft Cover Assembly
Figure 1-1
14 1/8"
(36 cm)
14 1/8"
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Driveline Installation
The driveline supplied with the tiller has either a friction
slip clutch or a shear-bolt type to protect the tiller and
tractor from shock loads. Always engage power take-off
at low engine rpm to minimize start-up torque loads.
Refer to Figure 1-2: The shear-bolt driveline has a pull
collar coupler on the tractor end and a push pin coupler
on the implement end.
Refer to Figure 1-3: The friction slip clutch driveline has
a pull collar coupler on the tractor end and a conical-dog
pin coupler on the implement end.
An additional driveline may be required if the tiller is used
on more than one tractor or if a quick hitch is used.
Refer to Figure 1-4:
1. Remove fasteners and gearbox cover.
2. Remove gearbox shaft protector (#3) and discard.
Shear-bolt Driveline
a. Push down on coupler and hold while sliding
coupler (#2) onto the gearbox input shaft.
b. Release coupler pin and continue to slide the
coupler on the shaft until the pin locks in place.
Friction Slip Clutch Driveline
a. Remove existing nut, flat washer, and conical-dog
pin from driveline coupler (#2).
b. Slide coupler (#2) onto the gearbox input shaft.
Align the conical-dog pin hole in the coupler with
the groove around the gearbox input shaft.
c. Attach coupler to the input shaft with removed
conical-dog pin, flat washer, and nut. Tighten nut
to the correct torque.
3. Push/pull on the coupler to ensure it is securely
fastened to the gearbox input shaft.
4. Secure gearbox protection cover to the 3-point hitch
frame with removed hardware. Tighten hardware to
the correct torque.
5. Collapse driveline (#1) by pushing the tractor
end of the driveline toward the implement.
IMPORTANT: The driveline must be lubricated
before putting it into service. Refer to “Lubrication
Points” on page 27.
Shear Bolt Protection With Push Pin Coupler
Figure 1-2
Slip Clutch Protection With Conical-dog Coupler Pin
Figure 1-3
Driveline Installation
Figure 1-4
Implement End
Tractor End
Push Pin Coupling
With
Shear Bolt Protection
Pull Collar
Coupling
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Implement End
Tractor End
Pull Collar
Coupler
Slip Clutch Protection
With
Conical-dog pin coupler
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Tractor Shutdown Procedure
The following are basic tractor shutdown procedures.
Follow these procedures and any additional shutdown
procedures provided in your tractor Operator’s Manual
before leaving the operator’s seat.
1. Reduce engine speed and disengage power take-off
if engaged.
2. Park tractor and implement on level, solid ground.
3. Lower implement to ground or onto non-concrete
support blocks.
4. Put tractor in park or set park brake, turn off engine,
and remove switch key to prevent unauthorized
starting.
5. Relieve all hydraulic pressure to auxiliary hydraulic
lines.
6. Wait for all components to come to a complete stop
before leaving the operator’s seat.
7. Use steps, grab-handles and anti-slip surfaces when
stepping on and off the tractor.

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Tractor Hook-Up
Refer to Figure 1-5:
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
A crushing hazard exists while Connecting and disconnecting
the implement. Keep people and animals away while backing-
up to the implement or pulling away from the implement. Do
not operate hydraulic controls while a person or animal is
directly behind the power machine or near the implement.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Do not raise center of lower 3-point hitch pins more than
35" (89 cm) above ground with power take-off engaged. Do
not engage power take-off if hitch pins are more than
35" (89 cm) above ground. The driveline can break and
send projectiles.
•Always follow “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” provided in
this manual before dismounting the tractor.
•An unsupported parked tiller can tip over easily. Always
use its park stand and when needed, non-concrete support
blocks to keep the tiller from tipping onto a person.
IMPORTANT: The tractor’s lower 3-point arms must
be stabilized to prevent side-to-side movement.
Most tractors have sway blocks or adjustable chains
for this purpose.
IMPORTANT: To prevent damaging the park stand,
always store the stand in its transport position before
moving the tiller.
Tractor Hook-Up
Figure 1-5
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35" (89 cm) Max.
Lift Above Ground
Refer to Figure 1-5:
1. Make sure you have read and follow all Safety Alerts
and Important notes listed in this section.
2. The tiller is equipped with a Cat. l hitch. Make sure
your tractor’s hitch is compatible with the tiller’s hitch.
3. Ensure lower 3-point lift arms are blocked to prevent
excessive side-to-side movement.
4. Move or remove drawbar to prevent interference with
tiller driveline. See tractor Operator’s Manual for
instructions.
5. If installed, remove linchpins (#6), hitch pins (#2),
hairpin cotter (#8), and hitch pin (#7).
6. Slowly back tractor to tiller while using tractor’s
3-point control lever to align holes in lower 3-point lift
arms with tiller clevises (#5).
7. Shut tractor down before dismounting. Refer to
“Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page 13.
8. Secure tractor’s 3-Point lower hitch arms to the lower
clevises using 7/8" diameter hitch pins (#2). Secure
hitch pins with linchpins (#6).
9. Secure tractor’s top center link to the tiller hitch plates
using customer supplied 3/4" diameter hitch pin (#7)
and hairpin cotter (#8).
NOTE: Land Pride’s Quick Hitch can be attached to
the tractor to provide quick and easy 3-point hook-
up and detachment. An additional driveline may be
required if a Quick Hitch is used. See your nearest
Land Pride dealer to purchase a Quick Hitch.
NOTE: Hairpin cotter (#8) and hitch pin (#7) are
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10. With gear selector in park or park brake set, start
tractor and raise tiller just high enough to be able to
remove the park stand.
11. Without lowering the tiller, shut tractor down before
dismounting. Refer to “Tractor Shutdown
Procedure” on page 13.
12. Place a level on the end plate and adjust tractor’s top
center link to level the tiller from front to back.
13. Place the 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.
14. Remove park stand from its mounting tube. Turn park
stand upside down and reinsert it several inches
through the top of the mounting tube. Secure park
stand using one of the upper three holes with existing
wire retaining pin.
15. Start tractor and raise tiller fully up. Measure vertical
distance from center of 3-point hitch pins (#2) to
ground. If distance exceeds 35" (89 cm), adjust
tractor’s 3-point lift height limiter to set maximum
hitch pin lift height at 35" (89 cm).
Driveline Hook-Up
Refer to Figure 1-5 on page 14:
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Do not engage power take-off while connecting or
disconnecting the driveline, or while someone is standing
near the driveline. A person’s body and/or clothing can
become entangled in the driveline.
•All guards and shields must be installed and in good
working condition while operating the implement.
•Do not use a power take-off adapter. The adapter will
increase strain on the tractor’s power take-off shaft causing
possible damage to shaft and driveline. It will also defeat
the purpose of the tractor’s power take-off shield.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Always follow “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” provided in
this manual before dismounting the tractor.
•Select a safe ground speed that will allow adequate control
of steering and stopping. Never exceed 20 mph (32 km/h)
with attached equipment. Rough terrain requires a slower
speed.
•Check driveline when lowering tiller into the ground to
make sure it does not interfere with the tractor drawbar at
maximum depth. If needed, shut tractor off and move or
remove drawbar to prevent damage to the driveline.
•A rotating driveline must not exceed an angle of 25 degrees
up or down, and never engage a driveline while at an angle
exceeding 25 degrees up or down. The driveline can break
and send flying projectiles.
The driveline (#1) fastens to the tractor power take-off
shaft with a push-pin coupler or pull collar (#9).
1. If driveline collapsible length has not been checked,
go to “Check Driveline Collapsible Length” on
page 16. Otherwise, continue with step 2 below.
2. Park tractor and implement on a level surface.
3. Shut tractor down before dismounting. Refer to
“Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page 13.
4. If tractor drawbar interferes with the driveline during
hook-up, disconnect driveline and move drawbar
forward, to the side, or remove.
5. Collapse driveline by pushing tractor end of driveline
toward the tiller gearbox.
6. Attach driveline (#1) to the tractor’s power take-off
shaft as follows:
7. Pull back on driveline pull collar (#9) and push yoke
onto the tractor power take-off shaft.
8. Release pull collar and continue to push driveline
yoke forward until pull collar pops out and locks in
place.
9. Pull on driveline yoke at the tractor to make sure it is
secured to the tractor power take-off shaft.
10. Continue with “Check Driveline Interference” on
page 17.
IMPORTANT: Check driveline collapsible and
maximum length before completing “Driveline
Hook-Up” instructions. Structural damage to the
tractor and implement can occur if these checks are
not made. Refer to “Check Driveline Collapsible
Length” on page 16 and “Check Driveline
Maximum Length” on page 17.
IMPORTANT: Drivelines with friction clutches must
go through a “run-in” prior to initial use and after long
periods of inactivity. For detailed instructions, see
“Driveline Maintenance” on page 24.
IMPORTANT: An additional driveline may be
required if implement is attached to more than one
tractor or if a Quick Hitch is used.
IMPORTANT: The power take-off shaft and gearbox
input shaft must be aligned and level with each other
when checking driveline minimum length. A driveline
that is too long can damage tractor and implement.
IMPORTANT: The drivelines must be lubricated
before putting them into service. Refer to
“Lubrication Points” on page 27.

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Check Driveline Minimum Length
Figure 1-6
Check Driveline Collapsible Length
Refer to Figure 1-6:
1. Park tractor and implement on a level surface.
2. Raise implement until gearbox input shaft is level
with tractor power take-off shaft. Securely block
implement at this height to keep unit from lowering.
3. Shut tractor down without removing support blocks.
Refer to “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page
13.
4. Disconnect driveline from the tractor’s power take-off
shaft.
5. Remove outer driveline (tractor end) from inner
driveline to separate the two profiles.
6. Attach outer driveline to the tractor’s power take-off
shaft. Refer to steps 5-9 under “Driveline Hook-Up”
on page 15.
7. Hold inner and outer drivelines parallel to each other.
If dimension “A” is greater than or equal to 1" (2.5 cm),
then skip to “Check Driveline Maximum Length” on
page 17. Otherwise continue with step 8.
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IMPORTANT: A driveline that is too long can bottom
out causing structural damage to the tractor and
implement. Always check driveline minimum length
during initial setup, and when connecting to a
different tractor. More than one driveline may be
required to fit all applications.
Driveline Shortening
Figure 1-7
Refer to Figure 1-7:
8. If dimension “A” was less than 1" (2.5 cm), shorten
driveline as follows:
a. Measure 1" (2.5 cm) (“B1” dimension) back from
outer driveline shield and make a mark at this
location on the inner driveline shield.
b. Measure 1" (2.5 cm) (“B2” dimension) back from
the inner driveline shield and make a mark at this
location on the outer driveline shield.
9. Remove outer driveline from the tractor power take-
off shaft and inner driveline from the implement’s
gearbox shaft.
10. Cut off non-yoke end of inner driveline as follows:
a. Measure from end of inner shield to scribed mark
(“X” dimension) and record.
b. Cut off inner shield at the mark. Cut same amount
off the inner shaft (“X1” dimension).
11. Cut off non-yoke end of outer driveline as follows:
a. Measure from end of outer shield to scribed mark
(“Y” dimension) and record.
b. Cut off outer shield at the mark. Cut same amount
off the outer shaft (“Y1” dimension).
12. Remove all burrs and cuttings.
13. Continue with “Check Driveline Maximum Length”
on page 17.
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