Land Pride RTR0550 Operator’s Responsibilities, General Notes for Field Operations, Operating

Land Pride

Section 2: Operating

Table of Contents

Operator’s Responsibilities

!WARNING

It is the operator’s responsibility not to allow anyone near the tiller during its operation.

•All nuts, bolts, screws, and fasteners should be checked periodically for tightness. Refer to the Torque Value Chart in the “Appendix” section on page 26.

•Do not alter the tiller in a way which will adversely affects its performance or reliability or use the tiller for a purpose for which it was not designed.

!WARNING

Do not till on inclines exceeding 15 degrees. The action of the tines being forced down into the ground can cause tractor roll-over on steep inclines.

!CAUTION

Be sure that you are not working over any underground wiring, pipes, or other obstructions. If there is any doubt, call your public service agency.

!DANGER

Make all hydraulic adjustments from the tractor seat. Never make adjustments while standing along side the tractor or behind the tractor.

!DANGER

Clear the area of debris before tilling. Blade impact on objects not seen can cause projectiles resulting in bodily injury or death.

•Follow all directions on the safety labels.

•Make sure all safety labels are in their proper location and in good condition before operation.

•Do not allow anyone to operate this tiller who has not been properly trained in its safe operation.

•Do not let anyone under the age of 16 operate the tiller.

•Use the tiller for its intended purpose only.

•Never carry passengers or use the tiller as a wagon to carry things.

•Never use the tiller to pull or tow other equipment or objects.

•Do not operate the tiller with the front rubber dirt deflector removed.

•Do not operate the tiller in the raised position.

•Never work under the unit without properly blocking the unit up.

•Clear the area of debris before tilling.

•Before working the soil contact your local utility services, so that they may mark the location of any under ground utility services in the area. Be sure to ask how close you can work to the marks or flags they positioned.

General Notes for Field Operations

!CAUTION

Do not over speed PTO or machine damage may result. This tiller is designed to be used with a tractor using a 540 rpm rear PTO.

Before beginning to till, the following inspection should be performed:

1.Check oil level in gearbox and chaincase. Refer to the Lubrication portion of the “Maintenance and Lubrication” section on page 21.

2.Check that all plugs have been replaced properly in the gearbox and chaincase.

3.Be sure all tiller tines, bolts and nuts are tight.

4.Be certain all guards, shields and dirt deflectors are in place and secure.

5.Grease PTO shaft and all other grease fittings. Refer to the Lubrication portion of the “Maintenance and Lubrication” section on page 21.

6.Clear the area to be tilled of rocks, branches and other foreign objects.

7.Tall grass and weeds should be mowed before tilling.

8.Operate with 540 rpm PTO tractor.

9.At first begin tilling at a slow forward speed and shift up as ground conditions warrant.

10.Tiller should be operated with the tiller deck level to the ground.

11.Tiller tines will cut better when operating the tractor at full 540 rpm PTO speed than at reduced throttle.

12.Do not engage PTO at full throttle.

13.Tilling should not be done in wet conditions as soil will stick to tines.

14.After tilling the first 50 feet, stop and check to see that the tiller is adjusted properly.

15.Do not make turns or attempt to back up while tiller is in the ground. See important note below.

IMPORTANT: Turning or backing up with rotary tines in the ground will damage the tiller.

16.Do not engage PTO with machine in the fully raised or lowered position.

17.Periodically check for foreign objects wrapped around the rotor shaft and remove them after disengaging PTO, turning off tractor engine and removing ignition key.

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