Land Pride RTR0542, RTR0550 Point Category I Hitch, Support Stand Storage, Point Hitch Checks

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Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up

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3.Replace the lower hitch pins (#2) and bushings (#3). Secure with two 1/4” linch pins (#1).

4.Depending upon the size of the hole in the tractor’s top center link, attach the center link to either the tiller’s lower 5/8” hitch holes or its upper 3/4” hitch holes with a hitch pin of the same diameter. Properly secure hitch pin with a linch pin. (Center hitch pin and linch pin are supplied by the customer).

3-Point Category I Hitch

Refer to Figure 1-7

1.Remove the two inside 1/4” linch pins (#1) and hitch pins (#2). Do not remove the hitch pin bushings (#3) from hitch pins (#2).

2.Slowly back the tractor up to tiller until the lower 3-point arms are aligned with the outside hitch clevises on the tiller as shown.

3.Replace the lower hitch pins (#2) and secure with the two 1/4” linch pins (#1).

4.Attach the tractor’s top center link to the tiller’s lower 3/4” hitch holes using a 3/4" diameter hitch pin. Properly secure hitch pin with a linch pin.(Center hitch pin and linch pin are supplied by the customer).

Hitch Location For

 

Hitch Location For 3/4”

Land Pride QH15 Quick

 

3-Point Center Hitch Pin

Hitch Center Hook

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outside Hitch Clevis For Hitching to the Tractor’s Lower 3-Point Arms or Land Prides QH15 Quick Hitch hooks

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3-Point Category I-Limited Hitch

Figure 1-7

Support Stand Storage

Refer to Figure 1-8

1.Slowly raise the tiller with the tractor’s hydraulic

3-point lift until the tines are about 1-2” above the ground.

2.Remove support stand wire retaining pin (#2) and support stand (#1).

3.Invert support stand (#1) and reinsert it in the support stand mounting bracket (#3) as shown.

4.Secure support stand in place with wire retaining pin (#2).

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Support Stand Storage Position

Figure 1-8

3-Point Hitch Checks

1.Ensure that the lower arms are blocked to prevent excessive side movement.

2.Slowly raise the tiller with the tractor’s hydraulic

3-point lift until the tines are about 1-2” above the ground.

3.Adjust the tractor's lower lift arms to level the tiller from left to right. Final leveling adjustments will be made in the Adjustment Section on page 18.

3-Point Category I Quick Hitch

Follow all instructions and safety precautions provided in Land Pride’s QH15 Quick Hitch Operators Manual No. 320-003M. Also available free-of-charge from our website at www.landpride.com.

4.Adjust the top-link so that the tiller is approximately level from front to rear. Final leveling adjustments will be made in the Adjustment Section on page 18.

5.Slowly operate the tractor's 3-point hydraulic control up and down to check for clearance between the tires, frame, drawbar etc.

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Contents Rotary Tillers Table of Contents For Your Protection Important Safety InformationBe Aware Signal Words Shutdown and StorageTransport Machinery Safely Use Safety Lights and DevicesPractice Safe Maintenance Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard Prepare for EmergenciesWear Protective Equipment Reference RTR0542 Shown & RTR0550 818-171CReference RTR0542 & RTR0550 Shown Reference RTR0542 818-142C818-284C Reference RTR0550818-130C 818-552C818-543C 818-540C Reference RTR0542 & RTR0550Owner Assistance Using This ManualApplication IntroductionTractor Requirements Assembly and Set-UpDealer Preparations Support Stand Adjustment Hitch AssemblyPoint Category I-Limited Hitch Tractor Hook-UpPoint Category 0 Hitch Point Hitch Checks Point Category I HitchSupport Stand Storage Point Category I Quick HitchDriveline Installation Refer to -10& FigureDriveline Shortening Operating Operator’s ResponsibilitiesGeneral Notes for Field Operations Parking Operating Check ListTransporting General Operating Instructions Rear Deflector Adjustment Point Hitch AdjustmentDrive Chain Tension Adjustment Skid Shoe AdjustmentMaintenance and Lubrication MaintenanceTine Replacement Clutch Run-InStorage Clutch DisassemblyClutch Assembly InspectionLubrication HrsBearing On Right End Of Rotor Shaft GearboxModel RTR0542 RTR0550 Specifications & CapacitiesRTR05 Series Features and Benefits Features BenefitsTroubleshooting Problem Cause SolutionIn-tpi1 Ft-lb3 · m · m ft-lb Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt SizesAppendix Tines and Driveline Friction Discs Considered wear items WarrantyOverall Unit and Driveline One year Parts and Labor Corporate Office P.O. Box Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA

RTR0550, RTR0542 specifications

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