Land Pride RTR1550, RTR1558 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Solution

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Table of Contents

Section 7: Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Machine makes

Loose tines

Tighten tines

intermittent clicking noise

Gearbox tooth damaged

Replace damaged gear

 

 

Chain damaged

Replace damaged chain link

 

 

 

Driveline vibrates

Worn universal joint

Replace universal joint

 

Excessive trash wrapped on rotor

Remove trash

 

Machine lifted too high

Lower machine and readjust tractor lift stop

 

 

 

Gearbox noise is

May be normal on new machine

Allow time for break-in

noticeable and constant

Low oil level

Add oil

 

 

Worn gears

Replace gears

 

 

 

Oil leaking from gearbox

Damaged seals or gaskets

Replace seals or gaskets

 

Gearbox overfilled

Drain to proper level

 

 

 

Rotor will not turn

PTO not engaged

Engage PTO

 

Broken drive chain

Repair drive chain

 

Driveline shearbolt sheared

Replace shearbolt

 

Friction clutch slipping

Reduce load to tiller

 

 

 

Tillage depth insufficient

Tiller carried by tractor

Lower tractor 3-point arms

 

Insufficient power

Increase tractor rpm

 

Skid Shoes need adjusting

Adjust skid shoes

 

Worn or bent tines

Replace tines

 

Tines incorrectly installed

Check tine placement

 

Obstacles entangled in tines and/or rotor

Clear rotor and/or tines

 

Lower hitch clevises on tiller in wrong position

Relocate lower hitch clevises

 

 

 

Soil texture too coarse

Rear deflector too high

Lower rear deflector

 

PTO speed too slow

Increase PTO speed

 

Ground speed too fast

Decrease ground speed

 

 

 

Soil texture too fine

Rear deflector too low

Raise rear deflector

 

Ground speed too slow

Increase Ground Speed

 

 

 

Machine skips or leaves

Badly worn tines

Replace worn tines

crop residue

Friction clutch slipping

Reduce load

 

 

Ground speed too fast for conditions

Reduce ground speed

 

 

 

Tines balling up with soil

Worn or bent tines

Replace tines

 

Tines incorrectly installed

Install tines correctly

 

Rear deflector too low

Raise rear deflector

 

Tractor speed too fast

Decrease tractor speed

 

Soil too wet

Wait until soil dries

 

 

 

Tiller bumping on ground

Obstacles entangled in tines and/or rotor

Clear rotor and/or tines

 

Tines not installed correctly

Install tines correctly

 

 

 

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Contents Rotary Tillers Table of Contents Safety at All Times Practice Safe Maintenance Important Safety InformationUse Safety Lights and Devices Transport Machinery SafelyPrepare for Emergencies Wear Protective EquipmentAvoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard Safety Labels 818-130C818-171C 818-284C818-552C 818-543C 818-540COwner Assistance Using This ManualApplication IntroductionAssembly and Set-Up Tractor RequirementsHitch Assembly Leg Stand AssemblyFront Deflector Assembly Rear Deflector Assembly Tractor Hook-UpDriveline Installation Checking Driveline Minimum LengthChecking Driveline Maximum Length Operating General Notes for Field OperationsTransporting Operating Check ListParking Operating InstructionsAdjustments RTR10 Tiller Hitch OffsetRTR15 Tiller Hitch Sideshift Drive Chain Rear DeflectorSkid Shoe Adjustment Clutches With 4 Adjusting Nuts MaintenanceTine Replacement Maintenance and LubricationClutch Disassembly & Assembly Plate DisassemblyPlate Assembly StepClutches With 8 Hex Socket Bolts Shearbolt ProtectionShear Bolt and Lock Nut Part Numbers Tine Replacement on StorageLubrication HrsBearing On Right End Of Rotor Shaft GearboxRTR15 Series Rotary Tiller Specifications & CapacitiesRTR10 Series Rotary Tiller Model RTR1042 RTR1050 RTR1058Features & Benefits Features BenefitsFormed and reinforced Troubleshooting Problem Cause SolutionTorque Values Chart AppendixIn-tpi · m Ft-lb Mm x pitch 30 RTR10 & RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311-431M Warranty Overall Unit and Driveline One year Parts and LaborTines and Driveline Friction Discs Considered wear items Corporate Office P.O. Box Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA
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