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Rotary Tillers
RTR12 & RTA12 Series (Serial No. 884764-)
RTR1242, RTR1250, RTR1258, RTR1266, & RTR1274
RTA1242, RTA1250, RTA1258, RTA1266, & RTA1274
30361A
RTA12 Series Rotary Tillers
RTR12 Series Rotary Tillers
Operator’s Manual
Read the Operator’sManual entirely.When you
see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and
warnings are serious - follow without exception.
!
Your life and the lives of others depend on it!
Coverphoto may show optional equipment
not supplied with standard unit.
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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Further Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . 9
Dealer Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Torque Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
RTR & RTA Parking Stand Installation . . . . . . . . . . 9
RTR & RTA Rear Chain Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Reverse Rotation (RTR) Rotary Tillers . . . . . . . . . 10
RTR Front Deflector Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
RTR 3-Point Hitch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Standard Rotation (RTA) Rotary Tillers . . . . . . . . . 12
RTA 3-Point Hitch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Tractor Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Check Driveline Collapsible Length . . . . . . . . . . 14
Shorten Driveline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Check Driveline Maximum Length . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Check Driveline Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Section 2: Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Operating Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
General Operating Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Section 3: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
RTA & RTR12 Tiller Hitch Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Drive Chain Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
RTR12 Series Tillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
RTA12 Series Tillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Rear Deflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Skid Shoe Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication . . . 22
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Tine Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Driveline Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Clutch Run-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Clutch Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Clutch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Ordering Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Driveline U-Joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Driveline Shield Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Driveline Shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Bearing On Right End Of Rotor Shaft . . . . . . . . . 26
Chaincase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Section 5: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Section 6: Specifications & Capacities . . . . . 28
Section 7: Features & Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Section 8: Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . 32
Section 9: Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Safety at All Times
Thoroughly read and understand
the instructions given in this
manual before operation. Refer to
the “Safety Label” section, read all
instructions noted on them.
Do not allow anyone to operate
this equipment who has not fully
read and comprehended this
manual and who has not been
properly trained in the safe
operation of the equipment.
▲ Operator should be familiarwith all
functions of the unit.
▲ Operate implement from the
driver’s seat only.
▲ Make sure all guards and shields
are in place and secured before
operating implement.
▲ Do not leave tractor or implement
unattended with engine running.
▲ Dismounting from a moving tractor
could cause serious injury or
death.
▲ Do not allow anyone to stand
between tractor and implement
while backing up to implement.
▲ Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from power-driven parts.
▲ Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid
entanglement with moving parts.
▲ Watch out for wires, trees, etc.,
when raising implement. Make
sure all persons are clear of
working area.
▲ Turningtractor too tight may cause
implement to ride up on wheels.
This could result in injury or
equipment damage.
▲ Do not carry passengers on
implement at any time.
Look For The Safety Alert Symbol
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a
potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra
safety precaution must be taken. When you see this
symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that
follows it. In addition to design and configuration of
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Be Aware of
Signal Words
A Signal word designates a degree or
level of hazard seriousness. The
signal words are:
!
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is limited to the most
extreme situations, typically for
machine components that, for
functional purposes, cannot be
guarded.
For Your Protection
▲ Thoroughly read and understand
the “Safety Label” section, read all
instructions noted on them.
equipment, hazard control, and accident prevention
are dependent upon the awareness, concern,
prudence, and proper training of personnel involved
in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage
of equipment.
!
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed
when guards are removed. It may also
be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
!
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
Shutdown and Storage
▲ Lower machine to ground, put
tractor in park, turn off engine, and
remove the key.
▲ Detach and store implements in an
area where children normally do
not play. Secure implement by
using blocks and supports.
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Important Safety Information
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Use Safety
Lights and Devices
▲ Slow moving tractors, self-
propelled equipment, and towed
implements can create a hazard
whendriven on publicroads.They
are difficult to see, especially at
night.
▲ Flashing warning lights and turn
signals are recommended
wheneverdriving on public roads.
Transport
Machinery Safely
▲ Comply with state and local laws.
▲ Maximum transport speed for
implement is 20 mph. DO NOT
EXCEED.Never travel at a speed
which does not allow adequate
control of steering and stopping.
Some rough terrain require a
slower speed.
▲ Sudden braking can cause a
towed load to swerve and upset.
Reduce speed if towed load is not
equipped with brakes.
▲ Use the following maximum
speed - tow load weight ratios as
a guideline:
20 mph when weight is less
than or equal to the weight of
tractor.
10 mph when weight is more
than weight of tractor but less
than double the weight of
tractor.
▲ IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load
that is more than double the
weight of tractor.
Practice Safe
Maintenance
▲ Understand procedure before
doing work. Use proper tools and
equipment, refer to Operator’s
Manual for additional information.
▲ Work in a clean dry area.
▲ Lower the implement to the
ground, put tractor in park, turn off
engine, and remove key before
performing maintenance.
▲ Allow implement to cool
completely.
▲ Do not grease or oil implement
while it is in operation.
▲ Inspect all parts. Make sure parts
are in good condition & installed
properly.
▲ Remove buildup of grease, oil or
debris.
▲ Remove all tools and unused
parts from implement before
operation.
Operate Equipment Safely
▲ The operator must not use drugs
or alcohol as they can change the
alertness or coordination of that
person while operating the
equipment. The operator should, if
he is taking over-the-counter
drugs, seek medical advice on
whether he can safely operate the
equipment.
▲ Keep bystanders away.
Start tractor with gearshift in park
or neutral and park brakes set. Be
aware hydraulics are live upon
start-up and can move instantly.
▲ Dig Safe, Call 811.
Always contact your local utility
companies (electrical, telephone,
gas, water, sewer, and others)
before digging so that they may
mark the location of any under
ground services in the area. Be
sure to ask how close you can
work to the marks they positioned.
▲ Avoid contact with any over head
utility lines or electrically charged
conductors.
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These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Prepare for Emergencies
▲ Be prepared if a fire starts.
▲ Keep a first aid kit and fire
extinguisher handy.
▲ Keep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital, and
fire department near phone.
911
Wear
Protective Equipment
▲ Wear protective clothing and
equipment appropriate for the job.
Avoid loose fitting clothing.
▲ Prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause hearing impairment or
hearing loss. Wear suitable
hearing protection such as
earmuffs or earplugs.
▲ Operating equipment safely
requires the full attention of the
operator. Avoid wearing radio
headphones while operating
machinery.
Avoid High
Pressure Fluids Hazard
▲ Escaping fluidunder pressure can
penetrate the skin causing
serious injury.
▲ Avoid the hazard by relieving
pressure before disconnecting
hydrauliclines or performing work
on the system.
▲ Make sure all hydraulic fluid
connections are tight and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in
good condition before applying
pressure to the system.
▲ Use a piece of paper or
cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to
check for suspected leaks.
▲ Wear protective gloves and safety
glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems.
▲ DO NOT DELAY. If an accident
occurs, see a doctor familiar with
this type of injury immediately.
Any fluid injected into the skin or
eyes must be treated
within a fewhours or
gangrene may
result.
Keep Riders
Off Machinery
▲ Riders obstruct the operator’s
view, they could be struck by
foreign objects or thrown from the
machine.
▲ Never allow children to operate
equipment.
Tire Safety
▲ Tire changing can be dangerous
and should be preformed by
trained personnel using the
correct tools and equipment.
▲ When inflating tires, use a clip-on
chuck and extension hose long
enough to allow you to stand to
one side and NOT in front of or
over the tire assembly. Use a
safety cage if available.
▲ When removing and installing
wheels, use wheel handling
equipment adequate for the
weight involved.
Handle
Chemicals Properly
▲ Protective clothing should be
worn.
▲ Handle all chemicals with care.
▲ Follow instructions on container
label.
▲ Agricultural chemicals can be
dangerous. Improper use can
seriously injure persons, animals,
plants, soil, and property.
▲ Inhaling smoke from any type of
chemical fire is a serious health
hazard.
▲ Store or dispose of unused
chemicals as specified by the
chemical manufacturer.
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Safety Labels
Your Rotary Tiller comes equipped with all safety labels in
place. They were designed to help you safely operate your
implement. Read and follow their directions.
1. Keep all safety labels clean and legible.
2. Refer to this section for proper label placement. Replace
all damaged or missing labels. Order new labels from your
nearest Land Pride dealer. To find your nearest dealer,
visit our dealer locator at www.landpride.com.
3. Some new equipment installed during repair requires
safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as
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specified by Land Pride. When ordering new components
make sure the correct safety labels are included in the
request.
4. Refer to this section for proper label placement.
To install new labels:
a. Clean the area the label is to be placed.
b. Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to
be placed.
c. Peel backing from label. Press firmly onto the surface.
d. Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card
or with a similar type straight edge.
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RTR12 Series
818-130C
Operate only w/540 rpm PTO
KEEP FRONT DEFLECTOR IN PLACE
818-284C
RTR12 Series only
Thrown Object hazard
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818-171C
Rotating Tines Hazard!
RTA12 Series
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818-543C
RTR & RTA Series
Rotating Driveline Hazard - Keep Away!
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RTR12 Series
RTA12 Series
ROTATING DRIVELINE
KEEP AWAY!
818-552C
Rotating Driveline Hazard - Keep
Away!
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RTA12 Series
818-858C
General Safety Instructions
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818-540C
RTR & RTA Series
Shield missing - Do Not operate.
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ROTATING DRIVELINE
KEEP AWAY!
818-552C
RTR & RTA Series
Rotating Driveline Hazard Keep Away!
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Introduction
Introduction
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,andsafeoperatingpracticeswill
help youget years of satisfactory use from this machine.
Application
The RTR12 and RTA12 Series Rotar y Tillers are
designed and built by Land Pride to till soil for seedbed
and planting preparation with uses and applications in
landscaping, gardens, and residential areas. They are
adapted for 15-50 horsepower tractors with Category I
three-point hitch mounting, 540 rpm PTO speed and are
Quick-Hitch adaptable.
The reverse rotation tillers (RTR Series) tend to achieve
greater depth penetration resulting in moving and
pulverizingmore soil. Also, theybury more of the residue
in the soil.
See “Specifications & Capacities” on page 28 and
“Features & Benefits” on page 30 for additional
information.
The parts on your Rotary Tiller have been specially
designedbyLand Prideand shouldonly be replacedwith
genuine Land Pride parts.Contact a Land Pride dealer if
customer service or repair parts are required. Your Land
Pride dealer has trained personnel, repair parts, and
equipment needed to service the implement.
Serial Number
Model No. _____________Serial No. _______________
For quick reference and prompt service, record model
number and ser ial number in the spaces provided above
and again on warranty page 33. Always provide model
and serial number when ordering parts and in all
correspondences with your Land Pride dealer. Refer to
Figure 1 for location of your serial number plate.
30364A
30357A
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
Terminology
“Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined by
facingthe direction the machine will operate while in use
unless otherwise stated.
Definitions
IMPORTANT: A special point of information related
to the following topic. Land Pride’s intention is this
information must be read & noted beforecontinuing.
NOTE: A special point of information that the
operator should be aware of before continuing.
Owner Assistance
The Online Warranty Registration should be completed
by the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is
necessary to provide you with quality customer service.
RTA Series RTR Series
Serial Number Plate Location
Figure 1
Further Assistance
Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your Rotary
Tiller. If for anyreason you do not understand any part of
thismanual or are not satisfiedwith the service received,
the following actions are suggested:
1. Discuss the matter with your dealership ser vice
manager making sure that person is aware of any
problemsyou mayhave and 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 Depar tment
P.O. Box 5060
Salina, Ks. 67402-5060
E-mail address
lpservicedept@landpride.com
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Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up
Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up
Dealer Preparations
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CAUTION
To avoid bodily injury caused by accidental falling of tiller,
securely support tiller on safe supporting stands or blocks.
This unit is shipped almost completely assembled.
Carefully follow instructions for final assembly.
Before attempting assembly check the following items.
Having all the needed parts and equipment readily at
hand will speed up your assemblytask and will makethe
job as safe as possible.
• Check for fasteners and pins that were shipped with
the tiller. Small hardware shipped loose from the
factoryis contained ina bag. Largerparts are attached
to the shipping crate.
• Have ready for the assembly task a fork lift or loader
along with chains and safety stands sized for the job.
• Have a minimum of 2 people on handduring assembly. Tractor Requirements
Tractor horsepower should be within the range noted
below. Tractors outside the horsepower range must not
be used.
Hitch Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-Point Cat. I
PTO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .540 RPM
Horsepower Requirements:
42" & 50" widths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-35 HP
58" & 66" widths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-40 HP
74" Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-50 HP
!
WARNING
Ballast weights may be required to maintain steering control.
Refer to your tractor Operator’s Manual to determine proper
ballast requirements.
Torque Requirements
Check to make sure all nuts are tightened. Refer to
“Torque ValuesChart” on page 32 to determine correct
torque values for common bolts. See “Additional
Torque Values” at bottom of chart for exceptions to
standard torque values.
RTR & RTA Parking Stand Installation
Refer to Figure 1-1:
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CAUTION
To avoid bodily injury caused by accidental falling of tiller,
stabilize unit with parking stand and support blocks.
1. Insert parking stand (#1) in support tube (#2).
2. Adjust parking stand to a height that will suppor t the
tiller level while resting on skid shoes (#4).
3. Secure parking stand with wire retaining pin (#3).
Makesure wire retainer ishooked over the end of the
retaining pin.
RTR & RTA Rear Chain Installation
Refer to Figure 1-1:
1. Insert u-bolt (#5) into one end of rear chain (#6).
2. Install two nuts (#7) onto u-bolt an equal distance
from the threaded end.
3. Insert u-bolt through lock washers (#10), flat
washers (#8), and holes in deflector shield (#9) that
are most vertically located under slot (#13).
4. Secure u-bolt (#5) to deflector shield (#9) with flat
washers (#11) and 3/8"-16 hex nuts (#12). Draw hex
nuts (#12) up snug and tighten hex nuts (#10) to the
correct torque.
5. Attach opposite end of rear chain (#6) to slot (#13).
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Support Leg & Rear Deflector Chain Assembly
Figure 1-1
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