Land Pride 311-252M manual Application, Using This Manual, Owner Assistance, Introduction

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Land Pride

Introduction

Table of Contents

Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners.

This rotary tiller 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 machine.

Application

The RTA10 and RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers are designed and built by Land Pride to till the soil for seedbed or planting preparation. Both models are adapted for three-point hitch Category 1 mounting. The RTA10 has a 17-25 horsepower tractor requirement, while the RTA15 has a 17-35 horsepower requirement. These Land Pride Tillers have uses and applications in landscaping, nurseries, gardens, and light commercial use. See “Features and Benefits”, “Section 6” for additional information.

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 or printed from the Land Pride Service & Support Center by your dealer.

The parts on your Rotary Tiller have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride parts. Therefore, should your tiller require replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer.

Serial Number Plate

For prompt service always use the serial number and model number when ordering parts from your Land Pride dealer. Be sure to include your serial and model numbers in correspondence also. Refer to Figure 1 for the location of your serial number plate.

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Serial Number Plate Location

Figure 1

Terminology

“Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined by facing forward in the direction the machine will operate while in use unless otherwise stated.

Definitions

NOTE: A special point of information that the operator must be aware of before continuing.

IMPORTANT: A special point of information related to its preceding topic. Land Pride’s intention is that this information should be read and noted before continuing.

Owner Assistance

The Warranty Registration card should be filled out by the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is necessary to provide you with quality customer service.

If customer service or repair parts are required contact a Land Pride dealer. A dealer has trained personnel, repair parts and equipment needed to service the tiller.

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 the matter with your dealership service manager making sure he is aware of any problems you may have and that he has had the opportunity to assist you.

2.If you are still not satisfied, seek out the owner or general manager of the dealership, explain the 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

lpservicedept@landpride.com

10/13/08

RTA10 & RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311-252M

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Contents Rotary Tillers Table of Contents Safety at All Times Use Safety Lights and Devices Important Safety InformationPractice Safe Maintenance Transport Machinery SafelyPrepare for Emergencies Wear Protective EquipmentAvoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard 818-130C Safety Labels818-858C 818-552C818-552C 818-543CApplication Using This ManualOwner Assistance IntroductionAssembly and Set-Up Tractor RequirementsHitch, Driveline Guard & Rear Chain Tractor Hook-Up Leg Stand AssemblyChecking Driveline Minimum Length Driveline InstallationChecking Driveline Maximum Length Transporting General Notes for Field OperationsOperating Operating Check ListOperating Instructions ParkingAdjustments RTA10 Tiller Hitch OffsetRTA15 Tiller Hitch Sideshift Rear Deflector Drive ChainSkid Shoe Tine Replacement MaintenanceClutches With 4 Adjusting Nuts Maintenance and LubricationPlate Assembly Plate DisassemblyClutch Disassembly & Assembly StepClutches With 8 Hex Socket Bolts Shearbolt ProtectionShear Bolt and Lock Nut Part Numbers Storage Hrs LubricationSide Plug Gearbox Bearing On Right End Of Rotor ShaftTop Plug Gearbox 10 Series Top Plug Gearbox 15 SeriesRTA10 Series Rotary Tiller Specifications and CapacitiesRTA15 Series Rotary Tiller RTA1042 RTA1050 RTA1058Features Benefits Features and BenefitsFits Land Pride Quick-Hitch Problem Cause Solution TroubleshootingTorque Values Chart AppendixIn-tpi · m Ft-lb Mm x pitch 28 RTA10 & RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311-252M 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