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ROTARY TILLER
OPERATION AND ASSEMBLY MANUAL
RT205BL,RT206BL,RT207BL
For more information and questions, please contact:
Tarter Customer Service
1-800-RED-GATE (1-800-733-4283)
Tarter products are sold through Authorized Retailers.
TA R T E R U S A . C O M

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Mr. Anderson
May 20, 2025

The Tarter RT206BL requires approximately 2-1/2 quarts of gear oil for the side gearbox.

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  • Page 1 ROTARY TILLER OPERATION AND ASSEMBLY MANUAL RT205BL,RT206BL,RT207BL For more information and questions, please contact: Tarter Customer Service 1-800-RED-GATE (1-800-733-4283) Tarter products are sold through Authorized Retailers. TA R T E R U S A . C O M...
  • Page 2 Lubricate the unit as specified. Please observe all safety information in this manual and safety decals on the equipment. Use only genuine Tarter service parts. Substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet standards required for safe and satisfactory operation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TA BL E OF CO N TE N TS TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ....................................4 Description ..................................9 Safety Description and Decals ............................10 Assembly ..................................12 Modify PTO Driveline..............................16 Operation/Maintenance..............................19 Reversing Tiller Tine Direction.............................20 Attaching/Storage.................................22 Product Specifications..............................23 Parts....................................24 Torque Specifications..............................29 Trouble Shooting................................30 Warranty....................................31 Notes....................................33...

  • Page 4: Safety

    SAF E TY Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacturing of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can be eliminated by an operator’s single careless act. In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, judgment, and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment.
  • Page 5 (Replacement manuals and and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely fastened. Falling safety decals are available from Tarter Farm and Ranch off power unit can result in death from being run over Equipment) Failure to follow instructions or safety rules or crushed.
  • Page 6 SAF E TY (Safety continued from previous page) possibility of objects being thrown. This implement is intended for agricultural applications Implement operating power is supplied from the tractor only. Do not operate within 300 feet of bystanders or PTO. Refer to the tractor manual for PTO engagement public roads or highways.
  • Page 7 SA F ET Y Before detaching power unit or performing any Follow manual instructions for storage. service or maintenance, follow these steps: disengage Always use a tractor to position equipment for storage. power to equipment, lower the 3-point hitch and all Never attempt to move equipment by hand.
  • Page 8 SA F ET Y (Safety continued from previous page) prudence, and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the machine. Refer also to safety messages and operation instruction in each of the appropriate sections of the tractor and implement manuals.

  • Page 9: Description

    D ES CR I P T I O N GENERAL DESCRIPTION Your Rotary Tiller has been carefully designed for cultivating and stirring up soil for gardens, food plots and other tillage needs. This manual is provided to give you the necessary operation and maintenance instructions for keeping your rotary tiller in excellent operating condition.

  • Page 10: Safety Description And Decals

    SAF E TY A N D IN ST RUCT IO N D ECA LS SAFETY and INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately if Damaged!
  • Page 11 SA FETY AN D I N ST R U CT I O N DECALS SAFETY and INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately if Damaged!

  • Page 12: Assembly

    AS S E M BLY TOOLS REQUIRED *Remove hardware box * TIN SNIPS and set aside. * SOCKETS AND WRENCHES - 9/16”, 3/4”, 15/16”, (Hardware box AND 1-1/4”. (IMPACT WRENCH IS PREFERRED) contents are listed on 1. With Rotary Tiller still in the rack, set it on a level pg.
  • Page 13 AS S EM B LY 7. Before setting on level ground, remove the pin *CAT I pins are installed in the front hole and the from the kick stand, flip the kick stand over and set at (2) 5/8” x 2” grade 5 bolts are installed in the rear. desired height.
  • Page 14 AS S E M BLY 14. Assemble 5/8” x 4” hex bolt and 2-1/4” spacer. 19. Remove bolt from the PTO shaft. Slide the PTO shaft onto the gearbox and reinstall the bolt through the opening in the PTO shaft guard. 20.
  • Page 15 AS S EM B LY BEFORE PUTTING YOUR ROTARY TILLER INTO 5. Replace and tighten the check plug. SERVICE DO NOT overfill gearbox. This could IMPORTANT: This tiller was shipped without oil in cause damage to oil seals and can cause the gearboxes and without grease in the the grease permanent damage to the gearbox.

  • Page 16: Modify Pto Driveline

    M O D IF YI NG P TO Final Inspection and Adjustments IMPORTANT: PTO driveline may be too long for some tractor models, causing tractor transaxle damage. Modify driveline if necessary. Attach rotary tiller to tractor and check tiller-to-tractor driveline telescoping length clearance. (See MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE in Lubrication and Maintenance section.) MODIFY PTO DRIVELINE 4.
  • Page 17 M O D I F Y IN G P TO SIZING THE PTO SHAFT CHECK DRIVELINE MAXIMUM LENGTH Refer to Figure 1 Refer to Figure 2 1. Detach the driveline from tractor PTO shaft and pull outer and inner drivelines apart. Make sure driveline’s collapsible length is acceptable.
  • Page 18 M O D IF YI NG P TO driveline shield. 7. Start tractor and raise Rotary Tiller just enough to remove support blocks. 8. Slowly engage tractor hydraulic 3-point control lever to lower the tiller while checking for sufficient drawbar clearance. Move drawbar in, aside or remove if required.

  • Page 19: Operation/Maintenance

    O P E RATI N G / M A I N TE N AN C E OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS or attempting to turn. Failure to do so may cause damage to the tiller. 1. Before each use, perform all necessary maintenance 8.

  • Page 20: Reversing Tiller Tine Direction

    R E VER SI N G T I L L ER TI N E D I R ECT I O N 1. Detach tiller from tractor. 8. Slide gearbox to left approximately 5”. Side hex shaft should drop out of gearbox on right hand side. 2.
  • Page 21 R E VE R S I N G T I LL E R TI N E D I R ECT IO N 12. On the side opposite where hex shaft was inserted, Do not tighten any of the six find washer held in by snap ring. gearbox bolts until all six have been threaded and started, WARNING...

  • Page 22: Attaching/Storage

    AT TAC HI N G /STORAG E ATTACHING TO A TRACTOR before checking driveline collapsible length. 9. With driveline level, measure 1” back from universal 1. Place tiller and tractor on level ground. joint shield to end of outer driveline shield as shown 2.

  • Page 23: Product Specifications

    P RO D U CT SP ECI F I CATI O N S RT205BL RT206BL RT207BL Recommended tractor 25-50 30-55 45-60 PTO Horsepower Weight 638 lbs. 718 lbs. 800 lbs. Max Working Depth 7" 7" 7" Working Width 58.75" 70.59"...

  • Page 24: Parts

    PA RTS Rotary Tiller Parts List RT205BL,RT206BL, RT207BL Item # Part# Description 9000167 Tiller Backstrap w/ Hardware (2pk) (Black) (4',5',6',&7') 9000168 Tiller LH Lift Arm w/ Hardware (Black) (4',5',&6') 9000169 Tiller LH Lift Arm w/ Hardware (Black) (7') 9000170 Right Hand Lift Arm w/ hardware (black) (4',5',&6')
  • Page 25 PA RTS 9,10 9000179 (black) Universal Skid Shoe w/ Hardware (4',5',&6' works as right hand or left hand) 9000180 Left hand Tiller Skid Shoe (black) (7') 9000181 Right hand Tiller Skid Shoe (black) (7') P-P1826 16 Link Chain (18" long) P-P1827 1/4"...
  • Page 26 PA RTS RT205BL,RT206BL,RT207BL Tiller Top Gearbox 9000014 Item # Part# Description S-201 Seal S-209 Seal S-504 Pipe Plug-Inner 6f S-122 14x7.5x40mm key S-502 Vent Plug S-407 Retaining Ring 1G150-45 Washer S-406 Retaining Ring S-124 Bearing H-C0144 Gasket (rectangle) H-C0142 Gasket...
  • Page 27 PARTS RT205BL,RT206BL,RT207BL Standard Tiller Side Gearbox 9000015 Item # Part# Description Item # Part# Description H-C0253 Washer H-C0245 Side Gearbox H-C0216 Washer Sealed Cap H-C0255 Washer 2000016 Side Gearbox 2000019 Main Seal Ring Gasket-Input Non-Service 3/8"-16x1" hex 2000018 Side Gearbox bolt w/ 3/8"...
  • Page 28 PA RTS RT205BL and RT206BL Hardware Box (STTHP) RT207BL Hardware Box (7STHP) includes: includes: 1/4" Plated Proof Coil 1/4" Plated Proof Coil Chain X 19" Chain X 19" 1/4" Proof Coil Chain X 1/4" Proof Coil Chain X 800' Plated 800' Plated Pin, Category 1 Plated 4"  ...

  • Page 29: Torque Specifications

    TO RQ U E SP ECI F I CATI O N S Proper torque for American fasteners used on manufactured implement. Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).* AMERICAN Bolt Head Markings WRENCH BOLT DIAMETER SIZE(IN.)”A” (IN.)”B” AND GRADE 2 GRADE 5 GRADE 8 THREAD SIZE...

  • Page 30: Trouble Shooting

    T ROU B LES HO OT IN G PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Cannot attach PTO shaft to the PTO shaft is too long, PTO yoke Cut PTO shaft per OM tractor attachment pin is seized. instructions, lubricate attachment pin. Tillage depth insufficient Tractor is holding tiller up, Adjust lift arm settings on...

  • Page 31: Warranty

    WA RRA N T Y MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY Manufacturer warrants to the original purchaser that the purchased product is free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year commencing on the date of original purchase, as evidenced by the original receipt, and will, at its option, repair, replace, or issue credit for any product or part found to be defective.
  • Page 32 WAR RANT Y WARRANTY DISCLAIMER: This limited warranty is in lieu of, and manufacturer disclaims and excludes any express and implied warranties with respect to the product including, without limitation, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. No other express warranty, whether written or oral, given by any person or entity, including a retailer, with respect to any product, shall bind manufacturer.

  • Page 33: Notes

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