Land Pride RTR0542, RTR0550 manual Operating Check List, Transporting, Parking

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Section 2: Operating

Land Pride

Operating Check List

In addition to design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training involved in its operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment. Before beginning operation the following inspections should be performed.

Read and follow the “Important Safety Information” section on starting on page 1 carefully.

Read all of Tractor Hookup in the “Assembly and Setup” section on page 11.

Read all of the “Operating Instructions” section on page 15.

Lubricate the tiller as needed. Refer to the Lubrication portion of the “Maintenance and Lubrication” section on page 19.

Check the tiller initially and periodically for loose bolts & pins, using the Torque Values Chart in the “Appendix” section on page 26.

Make sure all guards, shields and dirt deflectors are in place.

Check initially and periodically for loose bolts, pins, and chains.

Transporting

!CAUTION

When traveling on public roads whether at night or during the day, use accessory light and devices for adequate warning to operators of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state and local laws.

IMPORTANT: Always disengage the PTO before raising the tiller to transport position.

1.When raising the tiller to the transport position, be sure that the driveline does not contact tractor or tiller. Adjust the tractor’s 3-point hitch lift height so that the tiller’s driveline is not lifted more than 25 degrees from horizontal to prevent damage to the driveline.

2.Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when turning, and leave enough clearance so the tiller does not contact obstacles such as buildings, trees or fences.

3.Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting from one area to another. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.

4.When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, shift tractor to a lower gear.

Parking

The following steps should be done when preparing to store the tiller or unhitch it from the tractor. See also Storage in the “Maintenance and Lubrication” section on page 20 for additional information on long term storage of your tiller.

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Figure 2-1

IMPORTANT: It is important to adjust the skid shoes fully down as shown in Figure 2-1to stabilize the tiller when parked. Always follow “Skid Shoe Adjustment” steps on page 18 when repositioning the skid shoes.

Refer to Figure 2-1:

1.Reposition the left hand skid shoe (#1) by:

a.Loosen 1/2” -13 nut (#5).

b.Remove 1/2” nut (#3), 1/2” lockwasher (#4) and 1/2”-13 x 1 1/4” GR5 hex head cap screw (#2).

c.Pivot skid shoe down and replace hex head cap screw (#2) in the top hole as shown. Secure cap screw with nut (#3) and lockwasher (#4).

d.Tighten nuts (#3 & #5) to the correct torque. Refer to Torque Values Chart in the “Appendix” section on page 26 for the proper torque.

2.Repeat step #1 for the right hand skid shoe.

3.See Figure 1-1on page 10. Remove support stand from the support bracket, turn it up-right and replace it through the bottom of the support bracket.

4.Secure support stand with wire lock pin.

5.Park tiller on a level, solid surface.

6.Shut tractor engine off and engage parking brake.

7.Unhitch tiller from tractor.

!WARNING

Place blocks under the tiller as needed to prevent it from tipping over onto a child and/or an adult. A tiller that tips over can result in injury or death.

8.Check tiller for stability by physically applying pressure at the hitch plates to see if it will tip forward or backward. If the tiller moves in either direction, then block under the tiller as needed to prevent that movement.

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