Land Pride RTR0542 - Manual (Page 19)

17 5/21/13 RTR0542 and RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M
Section 2: Operating
Table of Contents
Parking
The following steps should be done when preparing to store
the tiller or unhitch it from the tractor.
Refer to Figure 2-1:
1. Reposition the left-hand skid shoe (#1) by:
a. Loosen 1/2 " -13 nut (#5).
b. Remove 1/2 " nut (#3), 1/2 " lockwasher (#4), and
1/2 " -13 x 1 1/4 " GR5 hex head cap screw (#2).
c. Pivot skid shoe down and replace hex head cap
screw (#2) in the top hole as shown. Secure cap
screw with nut (#3) and lockwasher (#4).
d. Tighten nuts (#3 & #5) to the correct torque. Refer
to Torque Values Chart in the “Appendix”
section on page 28 for the proper torque.
2. Repeat step #1 for the right-hand skid shoe.
3. See Figure 1-1 on page 9. Remove parking stand
from the support bracket, turn it up-right, and replace
it through the bottom of the support bracket.
4. Secure parking stand with wire lock pin.
5. Park tiller on a level, solid surface.
Figure 2-1
6. Shut tractor engine off and engage parking brake.
7. Unhitch tiller from tractor.
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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.
IMPORTANT: It is important to adjust the skid shoes
fully down as shown in Figure 2-1 to stabilize the
tiller when parked. Always follow “Skid Shoe
Adjustment” steps on page 19 when repositioning
the skid shoes.
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8. Check tiller for stability by physically applying
pressure at the hitch plates to see if it will tip forward
or backward. If the tiller moves in either direction,
then block under the tiller as needed to prevent that
movement.
9. See “Storage” on page 22 for additional information
on long term storage of your tiller.
General Operating Notes
Before beginning to till the following inspection should be
performed:
1. Check oil level in gearbox and chaincase. Refer to
“Lubrication” on page 23.
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 23.
6. Clear area to be tilled of rocks, branches, and other
foreign objects.
7. Tall grass and weeds should be mowed before tilling.
8. Do not engage PTO at full throttle. Once engaged,
increase throttle to 540 PTO speed. Tiller tines will
cut better at 540 PTO speed than at reduced throttle.
9. Tilling should not be done in wet conditions as soil
will stick to tines.
10. At first begin tilling at a slow forward speed and shift
up as ground conditions warrant.
11. Operated tiller with deck level to the ground.
12. Tiller should be operated with the tiller deck level to
the ground.
13. Tiller tines will cut better when operating the tractor
at full 540 rpm PTO speed than at reduced throttle.
14. After tilling the first 50 feet, stop and check to see that
the tiller is adjusted properly.
15. Do not make turns or attempt to back up while tiller is
in the ground. See important note below.
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 backing up with rotary
tines in the ground will damage the tiller.