Lowepro RTA2064, RTA2072, RTR2064, RTR2072 manual

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    © Cop yright 2007 Pr inted Read the Operator’ s manual entirely . When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without e xception. Y our lif e and the lives of others depend on it! ! Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit. T able of Contents 311-328M 7/03/07 RTA2064, RTA[...]

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    Land Pride T able of Contents RT A2064, RT A2072, RTR2064 & R TR2072 Rotar y Tillers 311-328M 7/03/07 © Copyright 2007 All rights Reser v ed Land Pride provides this publication “as is” without w arranty of any kind, either e xpressed or implied. While ev er y precaution has been taken in the prepar ation of this manual, Land Pride assumes[...]

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    1 Important Safety Information 7/03/07 RT A2064, RT A2072, RTR2064 & R TR2072 Rotar y Tillers 311-328M Land Pride T able of Contents Important Safety Information ▲ These are common practices that may or ma y not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Safety at All Times Thoroughl y read and understand the instructions given i[...]

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    2 Important Safety Information RT A2064, RT A2072, RTR2064 & R TR2072 Rotar y Tillers 311-328M 7/03/07 Land Pride T able of Contents T ranspor t Machinery Safel y ▲ Comply with state and local laws . ▲ Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph. DO NO T EXCEED . Ne ver tra vel at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steerin[...]

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    3 Important Safety Information 7/03/07 RT A2064, RT A2072, RTR2064 & R TR2072 Rotar y Tillers 311-328M Land Pride T able of Contents Prepare for Emer gencies ▲ Be prepared if a fire star ts. ▲ K eep a first aid kit and fire e xtinguisher handy . ▲ K eep emergency numbers for doctor , ambulance, hospital and fire depar tment near phone[...]

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    4 Important Safety Information RT A2064, RT A2072, RTR2064 & R TR2072 Rotar y Tillers 311-328M 7/03/07 Land Pride T able of Contents Safety Labels 1. Your tiller comes equipped with all safety labels in place. They were designed to help you safely operate your tiller. Read and follow these directions. 2. Keep all safety labels clean and legible[...]

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    5 Important Safety Information 7/03/07 RT A2064, RT A2072, RTR2064 & R TR2072 Rotar y Tillers 311-328M Land Pride T able of Contents 818-552C Rotating Driveline Hazard - Keep Away! ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 818-540C Shield missing - Do Not operate. 818-858C General Safety Instructions 818-142C General Rotating Driveline 22228 22228 25591 25[...]

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    6 Introduction RT A2064, RT A2072, RTR2064 & R TR2072 Rotar y Tillers 311-328M 7/03/07 Land Pride T able of Contents Introduction Owner Assistance The Warranty Registration card should be filled out by the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is necessary to provide you with quality customer service. If customer service or repair pa[...]

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    7 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-Up 7/03/07 RT A2064, RT A2072, RTR2064 & R TR2072 Rotar y Tillers 311-328M Land Pride T able of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Tractor Requirements This tiller is designed with a 3-point category I hitch. Horsepower rating of tractor should not exceed 40 PTO horsepower. ! CAUTION Do not over speed PTO or [...]

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    8 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-Up RT A2064, RT A2072, RTR2064 & R TR2072 Rotar y Tillers 311-328M 7/03/07 Land Pride T able of Contents 20548 Hitch, Stand & Shaft Co ver Assembly Figure 1-1[...]

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    9 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-Up 7/03/07 RT A2064, RT A2072, RTR2064 & R TR2072 Rotar y Tillers 311-328M Land Pride T able of Contents Tractor Hook-Up Refer to Figure 1-2: 1. When using tractors with multi-speed PT O , be cer tain PTO is set for 540 RPM. 2. Back tr actor up to tiller until lower 3-P oint links are aligned with hitch cle vises [...]

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    10 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-Up RT A2064, RT A2072, RTR2064 & R TR2072 Rotar y Tillers 311-328M 7/03/07 Land Pride T able of Contents Refer to Figure 1-6: 3. The driveline will require shor tening if it is too long to fit between the tractor and tiller gearbox. Shor ten driveline as f ollows: a. Set tractor in park, shut tractor engine off, [...]

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    11 Section 2: Operating 7/03/07 RT A2064, RT A2072, RTR2064 & R TR2072 Rotar y Tillers 311-328M Land Pride T able of Contents Section 2: Operating Transporting ! CAUTION When traveling on public r oads whether at night or during the day , use accessory light and devices for adequate warning to operators of other vehicles. Comply with all feder [...]

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    12 Section 2: Operating RT A2064, RT A2072, RTR2064 & R TR2072 Rotar y Tillers 311-328M 7/03/07 Land Pride T able of Contents Operating Instructions Before using your Land Pride RTA20 Series Rotary Tiller, you should have completely read the Operator’s Manual, properly attached the Tiller to the tractor, cut the Drive-line to proper length, R[...]

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    13 Section 3: Adjustments 7/03/07 RT A2064, RT A2072, RTR2064 & R TR2072 Rotar y Tillers 311-328M Land Pride T able of Contents Section 3: Adjustments Drive Chain Refer to Figure 3-1: The tension on the drive chain can be easily adjusted by using the chain tightener stud. Should excessive backlash occur, unscrew the lock nut, turn the bolt, Fig[...]

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    14 Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication RT A2064, RT A2072, RTR2064 & R TR2072 Rotar y Tillers 311-328M 7/03/07 Land Pride T able of Contents Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication Maintenance ! CAUTION F or safety reasons, each maintenance oper ation must be performed with the tractor’ s PTO disengag ed, the T iller lower ed completely to [...]

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    15 Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication 7/03/07 RT A2064, RT A2072, RTR2064 & R TR2072 Rotar y Tillers 311-328M Land Pride T able of Contents Clutch Disassembly & Assembly If clutch run-in procedure indicates that one or more of the friction disks did not slip, then the clutch must be disassembled to separate the friction disks. NO TE: Be[...]

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    16 Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication RT A2064, RT A2072, RTR2064 & R TR2072 Rotar y Tillers 311-328M 7/03/07 Land Pride T able of Contents Clutches With 8 Hex Socket Bolts Clutch Run-In Refer to Figure 4-3: 1. Loosen counterclockwise all 8 he x head sock et bolts unif or mly 6 full turns. 2. Cycle clutch on and off 5 or 6 times (15 seconds[...]

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    17 Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication 7/03/07 RT A2064, RT A2072, RTR2064 & R TR2072 Rotar y Tillers 311-328M Land Pride T able of Contents Storage At the end of the working season or when the tiller will not be used for a long period, it is good practice to clean off any dirt or grease that may have accumulated on any of the moving parts. [...]

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    18 Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication RT A2064, RT A2072, RTR2064 & R TR2072 Rotar y Tillers 311-328M 7/03/07 Land Pride T able of Contents Lubrication Driveline U-Joint (Both Ends) Coat PTO u-joint with grease every 8 hours of operation. Type of grease = Multi-Purpose Quantity = Coat Generously Driveline Shaft Disconnect Driveline from the[...]

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    19 Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication 7/03/07 RT A2064, RT A2072, RTR2064 & R TR2072 Rotar y Tillers 311-328M Land Pride T able of Contents Gearbox Check the oil level in the gearbox by removing the plug located in the center of rear cover. Fill if necessary with SAE 90 oil and retighten both plugs. Type of lubrication = SAE 80-90W EP Oil Q[...]

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    20 Section 5: Specifications & Capacities RT A2064, RT A2072, RTR2064 & R TR2072 Rotar y Tillers 311-328M 7/03/07 Land Pride T able of Contents Section 5: Specifications & Capacities RT A20 & R TR20 Series Model RT A2064 RTR2064 RT A2072 RTR2072 W eight 689 lbs. 748 lbs. 734 lbs . 795 lbs. Tilling Width 64” 72” Overall Width 70[...]

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    21 Section 6: Features & Benefits 7/03/07 RT A2064, RT A2072, RTR2064 & R TR2072 Rotar y Tillers 311-328M Land Pride T able of Contents Section 6: Features & Benefits RT A20 & R TR20 Series Features Benefits 20 Series Fills the gap between our 15 and 25 Series Tillers, both in size and price. T ractor HP 23 - 40 HP . Gearbox W arra[...]

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    22 Section 7: T roub leshooting RT A2064, RT A2072, RTR2064 & R TR2072 Rotar y Tillers 311-328M 7/03/07 Land Pride T able of Contents Section 7: T roubleshooting Prob lem Cause Solution Machine makes intermittent clic king noise Loose tines Gearbox tooth damaged Chain damaged Tighten tines Replace damaged gear Replace damaged chain link Driveli[...]

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    23 Section 8: Appendix 7/03/07 RT A2064, RT A2072, RTR2064 & R TR2072 Rotar y Tillers 311-328M Land Pride T able of Contents Section 8: Appendix Torque Values Chart in-tpi 1 N·m ft-lb 3 N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb mm x pitch N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb 1/4" - 20 7.4 5.6 11 8 16 12 M 5 X 0 . 8 436597 1/4" - 28 8.5 6 13 10 18 [...]

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    24 Section 8: Appendix RT A2064, RT A2072, RTR2064 & R TR2072 Rotar y Tillers 311-328M 7/03/07 Land Pride T able of Contents Notes[...]

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    25 Section 8: Appendix 7/03/07 RT A2064, RT A2072, RTR2064 & R TR2072 Rotar y Tillers 311-328M Land Pride T able of Contents Warranty Land Pride warrants to the original purchaser that this Land Pride product will be free from defects in material and workmanship beginning on the date of purchase by the end user according to the following schedu[...]

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