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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BUSH HOG ® MODEL RTC R R o o t t a a r r y y T T i i l l l l e e r r ASSEMBLY l l OPERATION l l MAINTENANCE $4.00...
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If your manual should become lost or destroyed, Bush Hog will be glad to provide you with a new copy. Order from Bush Hog, P. O. Box 1039, Selma, Alabama 36702-1039. Most of our manuals can also be downloaded from our website at www.bushhog.com.
It is the Retail Customer’s responsibility to deliver the product to the authorized Bush Hog Dealer, from whom he purchased it, for service or replacement of defective parts which are covered by warranty.
2. If the unit has been subjected to misapplication, abuse, misuse, negligence, fire or other accident. 3. If parts not made or supplied by Bush Hog have been used in connection with the unit, if, in the sole judge- ment of Bush Hog such use affects its performance, stability or reliability.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST ROTARY TILLERS BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE — The following check list should be completed. Use the Operator’s Manual as a guide. Assembly completed. Gearboxes filled with oil. All fittings lubricated. All shields in place and in good condition.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This symbol is used to call attention to safe- ty precautions that should be followed by the operator to avoid accidents. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and heed its advice.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com IMPORTANT FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS* CONCERNING EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES AND OPERATIONS. *(This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of the following federal laws and regulations. It is not intended as a legal interpretation of the laws and should not be considered as such). U.S.
INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION 1-1 INTRODUCTION 1-2 DESCRIPTION We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog customer. The RTC series of rotary tillers are intended for light Your Bush Hog Rotary Tiller has been carefully duty use in an environment relatively clean of for- designed to give maximum service with minimum eign objects such as large rocks, etc.
PTO shaft driveline has less than minimum overlap, do not use. and gearbox input shaft. Shut down tractor, leaving Contact authorized Bush Hog dealer. tiller in position of shortest distance. Securely block tiller in position.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com NOTE Figure 2-5 If driveline is the correct length, omit the following steps “G” through “J” and proceed to step “K”. G. Clamp driveline in a well padded vice to pre- vent damage to the shield. Cut off shield where marked.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Tractor forward speed and rear shield adjustment 3-1 GENERAL SAFETY (Figure 3-1) will regulate the finished results or tilth Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s of soil. Traveling at the slowest forward speed with manual should operate this machine.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION IV MAINTENANCE AFTER EACH USE 4-1 MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST 1. Clean all debris from machine especially underside Perform scheduled maintenance as outlined below. of deck and affixed decals. Replace any missing or Lower machine to ground, turn off tractor and set illegible decals.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com NOTE: In some instances, sliding the yoke shield back will make lubrication, inspection and cleaning of the universal joints more convenient. Proceed as follows: 1. Using a flat blade screwdriver, rotate the fasten- 4.
2/3 of a turn (2 flats on a nut) and check clutch slip- 1/4” Minimum page. If further adjustment is necessary, do so in 1/3 turn increments or consult your Bush Hog dealer. Adjust only to provide sufficient torque to prevent Bolt Head slippage under normal conditions.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4-7 TROUBLESHOOTING ment parts are necessary, contact your authorized Bush Hog dealer. Please have ready your machine name, model number, serial number, purchase date, Troubleshooting procedures are listed in Table 4-1 and exact cause or description of problem.
14. Before operating, read the maintenance section of this manual to be sure that any parts requiring lubrication such as gearboxes are full to avoid any possible damage. BEFORE OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PROPER ASSEMBLY OR OPERATION, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED BUSH HOG DEALER OR REPRESENTATIVE.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com NOTICE: Refer to Figures 1-1, 3-1, 4-1 and 5-1 F. Place lower hitch pin brackets on front cross for visual reference to aid assembly. member of frame and fasten into position using M12 U-bolts and flanged locknuts.
To promote safe operation, Bush Hog supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Because damage can occur to safety decals either through shipment, use or reconditioning, Bush Hog will, upon request, provide safety decals for any of our products in the field at no charge. Contact your authorized Bush Hog dealer for more information.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper toque for American fasteners used on Bush Hog equipment. AMERICAN Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).* B O L T D IA M E T E R Bolt Head Markings W R E N C H (IN .) “B ”...
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