Woods RT42.30 Operator's Manual

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ROTARY TILLERS
RT42.30
RT48.30
RT60.40
RT72.40
RTR42.30
RTR48.30
RTR60.40
RTR72.40

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  • Page 1 ROTARY TILLERS RT42.30 RT48.30 RT60.40 RT72.40 RTR42.30 RTR48.30 RTR60.40 RTR72.40...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    TO THE OWNER: Read this manual before operating your Woods equipment. The information presented will prepare you to do a better and safer job. Keep this manual handy for ready reference. Require all operators to read this manual carefully and become acquainted with all adjustment and operating procedures before attempting to operate.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........2 SPECIFICATIONS .
  • Page 4: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS RT42.30/RTR42.30 RT48.30/RTR48.30 RT60.40/RTR60.40 RT72.40/RTR72.40 Tilling Width 41" 47" 59" 71" Maximum Tilling Depth 7" 7" 7" 7" Operating Weight 478 lbs/483 lbs 502 lbs/507 lbs 570 lbs/578 lbs 628 lbs/636 lbs Rotor Swing Diameter 15" 15" 15" 15" Number of Blade Flanges...
  • Page 5: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!  Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar Safety is a primary concern in the design and slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our spline groove.
  • Page 6 SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! (Safety Rules continued from previous page)  Before performing any service or maintenance, disconnect driveline from tractor PTO.  Keep bystanders away from equipment.  Never direct discharge toward people, animals, ...
  • Page 7 SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! (Safety Rules continued from previous page)  Tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws to torque  Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins are modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo- installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safe nents in any way.
  • Page 8: Safety Decals

    SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 1 - Serial Number Plate 2 - PN 18868 3 - PN 18866 5 - P0021 4 - PN 18864 8 Safety MAN1177 (6/20/2016)
  • Page 9 Replacement safety decals can be ordered free from your Woods dealer. To locate your nearest dealer, check the Dealer Locator at www.WoodsEquipment.com, or in the United States and Canada call 1-800-...
  • Page 10: Operation

    OPERATION The RT rotary tiller is designed for completion of plow- ARNING ing operations and seedbed preparation. It breaks up clods, levels the soil surface, destroys weeds, and  Before dismounting power unit or performing mixes in fertilizer. Refer to the information in this man- any service or maintenance, follow these steps: ual for the specifications, parts, assemblies, and disengage power to equipment, lower the 3-point...
  • Page 11 If the driveline is too short, please call your Woods dealer for a longer driveline. If the driveline is too long, please follow the instructions for shortening the driveline.
  • Page 12 7. Repeat step 6 for the other half of the drive. 8. File and clean the cut ends of both drive halves. Ensure the drive halves slide smoothly together. Do not run the tractor if proper driveline engagement cannot be obtained through these methods. Connect the driveline to tractor PTO shaft, making sure the spring-activated locking collar slides freely and 1-1/2"...
  • Page 13 Below is a chart which outlines the trac- tor width that can be paired with a tiller. Tiller Model Offset Tractor Width 3” 48” RT42.30 3” 54” RT48.30 2.25” 64.5” RT60.40 RT72.40 2.25”...
  • Page 14 OPERATING PROCEDURE Start-Up Sequence 1. Start tractor engine. ARNING 2. Lower tiller slowly, nearly to the ground.  Only engage power when equipment is at 3. Engage tractor PTO. ground operating level. Always disengage power 4. Lower the tiller completely to the ground. when equipment is raised off the ground.
  • Page 15 PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST ___ Make sure driveline spring-activated locking col- lar slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor (OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY) PTO spline groove. ___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety decal instructions on pages 5 through 9. ___ Keep all bystanders away from equipment work- ing area.
  • Page 16: Owner Service

    OWNER SERVICE The information in this section is written for operators  Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to who possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help, modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo- your dealer has trained service technicians available.
  • Page 17 LUBRICATION INFORMATION 2. Support rotor shaft with blocking or strap so that bearing assembly does not support weight of rotor. 1. Do not let excess grease collect on or around 3. Remove 1/2” flange lock nuts from bearing cover, parts, particularly when operating in sandy areas. gasket and external snap ring from shaft.
  • Page 18 Woods spray paint of for excessive wear. They are .12" thick for the matching color (purchase from your Woods RT42.30 and RT48.30 tillers and .14” thick for the dealer). RT60.40 and RT72.40 tillers. They should be Replace any safety decals that are missing or not ●...
  • Page 19 Blade Installation Four Blade Installation 1. Remove any burrs on flanges generated from blades 5. Rotate blade backwards until blade profile is seated that have slipped. on flange embossments in the flange pockets. 2. Start blade assembly with first blade installed next to 6.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Rotor will not turn. Tractor PTO not engaged. Check control lever or tractor manual for resetting PTO. Clutch friction discs worn. Check and replace. Obstruction between rotor and frame. Check and clear obstruction. Gearbox damaged. Check that output shaft rotates.
  • Page 21: Dealer Service 21

    DEALER SERVICE The information in this section is written for dealer ser- Leakage can occur at the horizontal gaskets and shaft vice personnel. The repair described here requires seals. These can be repaired without removing the special skills and tools. If your shop is not properly gearbox from the tiller.
  • Page 22 Input Shaft Repair 1. Yoke 1. Disconnect and remove the driveline and driveline 2. Cup and bearing shield from the gearbox. 3. Snap ring 4. Journal cross 2. Remove drain plug and drain gear lube from the gearbox. 3. Remove mast plates from the tiller frame. 4.
  • Page 23 U-Joint Assembly 3. Clamp cup in vise as shown in Figure 20 and tap on yoke to completely remove cup from yoke. 1. Place seals securely on bearing cups. Insert cup Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 for opposite cup. into yoke from outside and press in with hand pressure as far as possible.
  • Page 24: Assembly

    Assembly of this rotary tiller is the responsibility of the 6. Remove loose nails from boards and dispose of WOODS dealer. It should be delivered to the owner crate according to local codes. completely assembled, lubricated and adjusted for nor- mal conditions.
  • Page 25 2472 5/16 Lock washer 1043901 Right mast plate 44638 1/4 Proof coil chain, 16 link 1043902 Left mast plate 14139 5/16 NC Flange nut 33661 Cat 1 mounting pin 3379 1/2 NC x 1-1/2 HHCS 1002048 Clutch shield 6100 1/2 NC x 1-1/4 HHCS 104236x Drive assembly, complete 1043920 Gearbox mount 25475 1/2 NC x 1 HHCS...
  • Page 26: Dealer Check Lists

    DEALER CHECK LISTS PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST ___ Point out the safety decals. Explain their meaning and the need to keep them in place and in good (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) condition. Emphasize the increased safety haz- ards when instructions are not followed. Inspect the equipment thoroughly after assembly to make sure it is set up properly before delivering it to the ___ Point out all guards and shields.
  • Page 27: Index To Parts Lists

    PARTS INDEX RT42.30 RT48.30 RT60.40 RT72.40 RTR42.30 RTR48.30 RTR60.40 RTR72.40 RT/RTR42.30 & RT/RTR48.30 TILLER ASSEMBLY ... 28-29 RT/RTR60.40 & RT/RTR72.40 TILLER ASSEMBLY ... 30-31 RT/RTR42.30 &...
  • Page 28 RT42.30/RTR42.30 & RT48.30/RTR48.30 ROTARY TILLER ASSEMBLY RT/RTR42.30 RT/RTR48.30 PART PART DESCRIPTION 1042319 1042319 Side drive assembly (See page 34) 1042304 1042304 Gearbox assembly, 1.46:1 1.50 hex (See page 35) 1031934 (10) 1031934 (12) Speed blade, RH 1031935 (10) 1031935 (12)
  • Page 29 RT42.30/RTR42.30 & RT48.30/RTR48.30 ROTARY TILLER ASSEMBLY RT/RTR42.30 RT/RTR48.30 PART PART DESCRIPTION 1034983 1034983 Snap ring, external, 40 mm 1031925 (20) 1031925 (24) 1/2 NC x 1-1/4 HHCS, GR8 w/ shank 33661RP 33661RP Category 1 mounting pin, w/ nut & lock washer...
  • Page 30 RT/RTR60.40 & RT/RTR72.40 ROTARY TILLER ASSEMBLY RT/RTR60.40 RT/RTR72.40 PART PART DESCRIPTION 1042319 1042319 Side drive assembly (see page 34) 1042304 1042304 Gearbox assembly, 1.46:1 1.50 hex (see page 35) 1031934 (14) 1031934 (18) Speed blade, RH 1031935 (14) 1031935 (18) Speed blade, LH 104391160 104391172...
  • Page 31 RT/RTR60.40 & RT/RTR72.40 ROSARY TILLER ASSEMBLY RT/RTR60.40 RT/RTR72.40 PART PART DESCRIPTION 1043919 1043919 Link, tailgate mount 104390860 104390872 Shield, hex shaft 1043910 1043910 Parking stand 1034983 1034983 Snap ring, external, 40 mm 1031925 (28) 1031925 (36) 1/2 NC x 1-1/4 HHCS, GR8 w/ shank 33661RP 33661RP Category 1 mounting pin, w/ nut &...
  • Page 32 1042364 SLIP CLUTCH DRIVE ASSEMBLY RT42.30 / RTR42.30 / RT48.30 / RTR48.30 TILLERS PART DESCRIPTION 1042364 Complete 540 driveline and clutch assembly 1044064 Complete collar yoke 1-3/8-6 spline 1044063 Lock collar repair kit 1044065 U-Joint cross & bearing kit 1043996 Outer profile tube &...
  • Page 33 1042365 SLIP CLUTCH DRIVE ASSEMBLY RT60.40 / RTR60.40 / RT72.40 / RTR72.40 TILLERS PART DESCRIPTION 1042365 Complete 540 driveline and clutch assembly 1044051 Complete collar yoke 1-3/8-6 spline 1044050 Lock collar repair kit 1044052 U-joint cross & bearing kit 1044059 Outer profile tube &...
  • Page 34 TILLER SIDE DRIVE ASSEMBLY REF PART DESCRIPTION REF PART DESCRIPTION 1043927 Plate, side drive 6100 * 1/2 NC x 1-1/4 HHCS, GR5 1043928 Housing, bearing, input 855 * 1/2 Lock washer 1043929 Spacer, 88 x 94.5 x 9.2 26 1043950 Bearing, 5210, no shield ------- Oil cover (included with 1043931)
  • Page 35 1042304 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY REF PART DESCRIPTION REF PART DESCRIPTION 1042304 Gearbox assembly 1.46:1 1.50 hex 39325 3/8 vent plug Gearbox housing 63716 M10-1.50P x 20 HHCS 1043970 27326 Plug, pipe 3/8 NPT Input shaft & gear Output shaft Bevel gear 27 1043986 Snap ring, 1.5 x 45 mm internal 1032445...
  • Page 36: Bolt Torque Chart

    BOLT TORQUE CHART Always tighten hardware to these values unless a different torque value or tightening procedure is listed for a specific application. Fasteners must always be replaced with the same grade as specified in the manual parts list. Always use the proper tool for tightening hardware: SAE for SAE hardware and Metric for metric hardware. Make sure fastener threads are clean and you start thread engagement properly.
  • Page 37: Bolt Size Chart & Abbreviations

    BOLT SIZE CHART NOTE: Chart shows bolt thread sizes and corresponding head (wrench) sizes for standard SAE and metric bolts. SAE Bolt Thread Sizes 5/16 Metric Bolt Thread Sizes 10MM 12MM 14MM 16MM 18MM ABBREVIATIONS AG............... Agriculture MPa ............Mega Pascal ASABE....
  • Page 38: Replacement Parts Warranty

    Woods logo are trademarks of Woods Equipment Company. All other trademarks, trade names, or service marks not owned by Woods Equipment Company that appear in this manual are the property of their respective companies or mark holders. Specifications subject to change without notice.
  • Page 39 The limited warranty covers any defects in the material and/or workmanship. Following the proper, recommended installation by an authorized Woods Dealer and normal use of a Woods mounting and backhoe or loader, if a tractor incurs damage resulting from the attachment, Woods will cover the existing tractor warranty in the event the manufacturer voids its tractor warranty because of the attachment.
  • Page 40 Woods logo are trademarks of Woods Equipment Company. All other trademarks, trade names, or service marks not owned by Woods Equipment Company that appear in this manual are the property of their respec- tive companies or mark holders. Specifications subject to change without notice.

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