Land Pride RTR0542 Table of Contents, Assembly and Set-Up, PointCategory I Hitch, Refer to Figure

Table of Contents

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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