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O P E R A T O R ' S M A N U A L
ROTARY TILLERS
RTC
RTM
RTR
www.monroetufline.com
1/9/2019

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  • Page 1 O P E R A T O R ' S M A N U A L ROTARY TILLERS www.monroetufline.com 1/9/2019...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 2 INTRODUCTION .......................... 3 SAFETY..............................3 SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS ......................4 GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES ....................4 SAFETY DECAL CARE........................5 BEFORE OPERATION ........................6 DURING OPERATION ......................... 6 HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS ................7 OPERATION ............................8-9 FOLLOWING OPERATION…………………………………………...……………………10 PREMFORMING MAINTENANCE………………………………………………………..10 MAINTENANCE ..........................10 PARTS BREAKDOWN - RTC .
  • Page 3: Specifications 2

    SPECIFICATIONS RTC SERIES RTC 40 RTC 48 RTC 60 MODEL Working Width 39” 48” 57” 15-30 15-30 18-30 Blades Flanges Weight 330# 365# 395# RTM SERIES / RTR SERIES RTM 50 RTM 60 RTM 66 RTM 72 RTM 84 RTR 60...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing your Monroe Tufline Tiller . Your rotary tiller is designed to be used on 540 rpm tractors. It is important to properly maintain and keep in place all safety guards and shields that came with your tiller.
  • Page 5: Safety Signal Words

    SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION with the safety messag- es.The appropriate signal word for each has been selected using the following guidelines DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 6: Safety Decal Care

    Safety Decal Care • Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times • Replace safety signs that are missing or all have become illegible • Replaced Parts that displayed a safety sign should also display current sign • Safety signs are available from your Distributor or Dealer Parts Department or the factory. How to Install Safety Signs •...
  • Page 7: Before Operation

    Before Operation • Carefully study and understand this manual • Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, which may catch in moving parts. • Always wear protective clothing and substantial shoes. • Assure that all tires are inflated evenly. • Give the unit a visual inspection for any loose bolts, worn parts or cracked welds, and make nec- essary repairs.
  • Page 8: Highway And Transport Operations

    HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS • Adopt safe driving practices: Keep the brake pedals latched together at all times. NEVER USE INDEPENDENT BRAK- • ING WITH MACHINE IN TOW AS LOSS OF CONTROL AND/OR UPSET OF UNIT CAN RESULT. • Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions and ensure that your speed is low enough for an emergency stop to be safe and secure.
  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATIONS Before attaching the rotary tiller to the tractor, check the unit to ensure there is oil in the top and side gearbox. See Maintenance section for lubricant specifica- tions. Before beginning operation, check oil and grease points Oil level: Top gearbox 1 1/2” from the end of the dip stick. When sitting slightly tilted forward, oil should at the bottom of the drain plug on the side gearbox cover.
  • Page 10 Caution: Slip Clutches may become hot. Do Not Touch. Keep the slip clutch area clear of any material that may catch fire. Slip clutches have adjustable torque settings. The torque setting varies with the different compression of each spring. All the springs should have an equal amount of compression.
  • Page 11: Following Operation

    FOLLOWING OPERATION • Following operation, or when unhitching, stop the tractor or towing vehicle, set the brakes, disen- gage the PTO and all power drives, shut off the engine and remove the ignition keys. • Store the unit in an area away from human activity. •...
  • Page 12: Parts Breakdown Rtc

    Monroe Tufline RTC 40 - RTC 48 - RTC 60 11 Parts Breakdown RTC...
  • Page 13 Monroe Tufline RTC 40 - RTC 48 - RTC 60 POSITION PART # DESCRIPTION MTRC400000 “R CLIP 4MM MTYT1066010204 HITCH PIN MTTX0202 LOWER HITCH BRACKET MTTX0203 “U” BOLT, LOWER HITCH BRACKET MTNM120000 HEX NUT 12MM MTBM101530 BOLT 10 X 30...
  • Page 14 Monroe Tufline RTC 40 - RTC 48 - RTC 60 CONT. 13 Parts Breakdown RTC...
  • Page 15 Monroe Tufline RTC 40 - RTC 48 - RTC 60 CONT. MTRC300000 R-CLIP 3MM MTYT10660501 PIN STAND MTYT1066050100 STAND LEG MTTX601 SKID WELDMENT LEFT MTNM24150 NUT 24 X 1.5 MTOR253 O RING -25. X 3 MTTX0501 SIDE GEAR COVER MTOP1212500 OIL PLUG 12 X 1.25...
  • Page 16: Parts Breakdown - Rtm

    Monroe Tufline RTM 50 - RTM 60 - RTM 66 - RTM 72 - RTM 84 15 Parts Breakdown RTM...
  • Page 17 Monroe Tufline RTM 50 - RTM 60 - RTM 66 - RTM 72 - RTM 84 POSITION PART # DESCRIPTION MTBM101525 BOLT 10 X 1.5 X 25 MTYT1050010100 RTM 50 MAIN FRAME MTYT1058010100 RTM 60 MAIN FRAME MTYT1066010100 RTM 66 MAIN FRAME...
  • Page 18 Monroe Tufline RTM 50 - RTM 60 - RTM 66 - RTM 72 - RTM 84 CONT. 17 Parts Breakdown RTM...
  • Page 19 Monroe Tufline RTM 50 - RTM 60 - RTM 66 - RTM 72 - RTM 84 CONT. POSITION PART # DESCRIPTION MTYT10660208 SHIM 52 X 40 X 1 MTYT10500210 DRIVE SHAFT RTM 50 MTYT10580210 DRIVE SHAFT RTM 60 MTYT10660210 DRIVE SHAFT RTM 66...
  • Page 20 Monroe Tufline RTM 50 - RTM 60 - RTM 66 - RTM 72 - RTM 84 CONT. 19 Parts Breakdown RTM...
  • Page 21 Monroe Tufline RTM 50 - RTM 60 - RTM 66 - RTM 72 - RTM 84 CONT. POSITION PART # DESCRIPTION MTYT108209010100 ROTOR SHAFT-RTM 84 MTYT10660901 COVER MTYT10660903 ROTOR SHAFT HEAD - RIGHT MTOS456212 OIL SEAL 45 X 62 X 12...
  • Page 22: Parts Breakdown Rtr Front Shielding

    MONROE TUFLINE RTR 60 - RTR 72 FRONTSHIELDING POSITION PART # DESCRIPTION MTYT10660211 “U” BOLT 10MM W/NUTS MTYT106075025R PANEL-60” RIGHT MTYT107475025R PANEL-72” RIGHT MTBM1015025 BOLT 10 X 25MM MTNM1000 NUT 10MM MTLW1000 LOCK WASHER 10MM MTYT106075025M PANEL-60” AND 72” MTYT106075025L PANEL-60”...
  • Page 23: Pto Breakdown 22

    POSITION PART # DESCRIPTION MTDP1075-40 PTO YOKE-SERIES 40 MTDP1079-40 FEMALE YOKE AND TUBE(TRACTOR END)-SERIES 40 MTDP1076-40 CROSS AND BEARINGS -SERIES 40 MTDP1078-40 MALE YOKE AND TUBE(IMPLEMENT END)-SERIES 40 MT180-510-30 FRICTION DISC-4 3/4” OD (RTC) MT180-510-40 FRICTION DISC-5 1/2” OD (RTM) COMPLETE FEMALE END PTO SHEILDING MTDP1074F-40 (TRACTOR END)-SERIES 20-40...
  • Page 24: Warranty

    Monroe-Tufline’s obligation under this Warranty is limited to, at Monroe-Tufline’s option, the repair or replacement, free of charge, of the product if Monroe-Tufline, in its sole discretion, deems it to be defective or in noncompliance with this Warranty. Such parts shall be provided by the selling dealer to the user during regular working hours. If...
  • Page 25 Monroe-Tufline’s obligation under this Warranty is limited to, at Monroe-Tufline’s option, the repair or replace- ment, free of charge, of the product if Monroe-Tufline, in its sole discretion, deems it to be defective or in noncompliance with this Warranty. The selling dealer shall provide such parts to the user during regular work- ing hours.
  • Page 26 PART NO. 16540 © 2019 Monroe Tufline Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved...

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