Land Pride RTR1550, RTR1558 RTR10 Tiller Hitch Offset, RTR15 Tiller Hitch Sideshift, Adjustments

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Section 3: Adjustments

RTR10 Tiller Hitch Offset

Refer to Figure 3-1:

By shifting the lower hitch clevises (21) to the side, a limited amount of offset can be obtained.

1.Loosen the two u-bolts (#1) which hold the two lower hitch clevises (#2) to the front tube.

2.Slide the two lower hitch clevises (#2) to the desired location.

3.Retighten all bolts and nuts referring to the Torque Values Chart in the “Appendix” section on page 29.

!CAUTION

After offsetting check to see that the PTO shaft clears all shields on the tiller, tractor and the tiller hitch. If not, decrease the offset until clearance is obtained.

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RTR10 Tiller Hitch Offset

Figure 3-1

RTR15 Tiller Hitch Sideshift

Refer to Figure 3-2:

The three point and gearbox can be sideshifted to the left of tiller center for various working conditions.

!CAUTION

After sideshifting check to see that the PTO shaft clears all shields on the tiller, tractor and the tiller hitch. If not, decrease the sideshift until clearance is obtained.

1.Loosen the two u-bolts (#1) which hold the top hitch and gearbox frame (#3) to the front tube.

2.Remove the two bolts (#2) which hold the top

hitch and gearbox frame (#3) to the rear of the tiller.

3.Loosen the two u-bolts (#4) which hold the two lower hitch clevises (#5) to the front tube.

4.Slide the top hitch and gearbox assembly (#3) to the desired location.

5.Re-center the lower hitch clevises (#5) with respect to the gearbox.

NOTE: For maximum sideshift, position the lower left hitch clevis outside the side plate.

6.Retighten all bolts and nuts referring to the Torque Values Chart in the “Appendix” section on page 29.

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RTR15 Tiller Hitch Sideshift

Figure 3-2

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RTR15, RTR1558, RTR1550 specifications

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