Land Pride RTR15 Operator's Manual

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18 RTR10 & RTR15 Series Rotary Tillers 311-431M 11/01/11Section 2: OperatingTable of ContentsParkingThe following steps should be done when preparing to storethe tiller or unhitch it from the tractor.Refer to Figure 2-1:1. Reposition the left hand skid shoe (#3) by:a. Loosening bolt (#1) and removing bolt (#2).b. Pivot skid shoe down and replace bolt (#2) in thesecond hole from the top as shown.c. Tighten bolts (#1 & #2) to the correct torque.2. Repeat step #1 for the right hand skid shoe.Figure 2-13. See Figure 1-1 on page 10. Remove parking standfrom the holder, turn it up right, and replace it throughthe bottom of the holder.4. Set parking stand to desired height to maintain tillerheight for re-hook-up and install pin to lock in place.5. Park tiller on a level, solid area.6. Shut tractor engine off and engage parking brake.7. Unhitch from tractor.! WARNINGPlace support blocks under tiller as needed to prevent unitfrom tipping over onto a child and/or an adult. A tiller that tipsover can result in injury or death.8. Check tiller for stability by physically applyingpressure at the hitch plates to see if it will tip forwardor backwards. If the tiller moves in either direction,then block under the tiller as needed to prevent thatmovement.9. See “Storage” on page 26 for additional informationon long term storage of your tiller.IMPORTANT: It is important to adjust the skid shoesdown as shown in Figure 2-1 to stabilize the tillerwhen parked. Always follow “Skid Shoe Adjustment”steps on page 22 when repositioning the skid shoes.22306General Operating NotesBefore beginning to till the following inspection should beperformed:1. Check oil level in gearbox and chaincase. Refer to“Lubrication” on page 26.2. Check that all plugs have been replaced properly inthe gearbox and chaincase.3. Be sure all tiller tines, bolts, and nuts are tight.4. Be certain all guards, shields, and dirt deflectors arein place and secure.5. Grease driveline shaft and all other grease fittings.Refer to “Lubrication” on page 26.6. Clear area to be tilled of rocks, branches, and otherforeign objects.7. Tall grass and weeds should be mowed before tilling.8. Do not engage PTO at full throttle. Once engaged,increase throttle to 540 PTO speed. Tiller tines willcut better at 540 PTO speed than at reduced throttle.9. Tilling should not be done in wet conditions as soilwill stick to tines.10. At first begin tilling at a slow forward speed and shiftup as ground conditions warrant.11. Operated tiller with deck level to the ground.12. Tiller should be operated with the tiller deck level tothe ground.13. Tiller tines will cut better when operating the tractorat full 540 rpm PTO speed than at reduced throttle.14. After tilling the first 50 feet, stop and check to see thatthe tiller is adjusted properly.15. Do not make turns or attempt to back up while tiller isin the ground. See important note below.16. Do not engage PTO with machine in the fully raisedor lowered position.17. Periodically check for foreign objects wrappedaround the rotor shaft and remove them afterdisengaging PTO, turning off tractor engine, andremoving ignition key.IMPORTANT: Turning or backing up with rotarytines in the ground will damage the tiller.