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45 Series Rotary Tiller
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DESCRIPTION
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Warranty ...............................................................................1
Introduction ........................................................................2
Safety....................................................................................3
General Safety.....................................................................4
Operating Safety..................................................................4
Maintenance Safety ............................................................5
Transport Safety..................................................................5
Storage Safety.....................................................................5
Safety Signs .........................................................................5
Safety Sign Locations .........................................................6,7
Operation.............................................................................8
Machine Components.........................................................8
Machine Break-in ................................................................9
Pre-operation Checklist ......................................................9
Equipment Matching ...........................................................10
Driveline Dimension ............................................................10
Attaching/Unhooking ...........................................................13
Field Operation ....................................................................14
Transporting .........................................................................17
Storage..................................................................................18
Service and Maintenance................................................19
Service ..................................................................................19
Fluids and Lubricants..........................................................19
Greasing ...............................................................................19
Servicing Intervals ...............................................................20
Maintenance.........................................................................22
A-frame Adjustment ............................................................22
Tine Replacement ...............................................................22
Slip Clutch ...........................................................................23
Clutch Maintenance ............................................................23
Troubleshooting................................................................24
Assembly .............................................................................25
Bolt Torque .........................................................................26
Tiller Drawings .....................................................................27
Tiller Parts List .....................................................................29
Gearbox Drawing & Parts List ...........................................32
PTO Drawing & Parts List ..................................................33
Shipping Bundles ................................................................35
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
45 Series Rotary Tiller TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE Warranty ...1 Introduction ...2 Safety...3 General Safety...4 Operating Safety...4 Maintenance Safety ...5 Transport Safety...5 Storage Safety...5 Safety Signs ...5 Safety Sign Locations ...6,7 Operation...8 Machine Components...8 Machine Break-in ...9 Pre-operation Checklist ...9 Equipment Matching ...10... -
Page 2: Warranty
45 Series Rotary Tiller WARRANTY POLICY Buhler Manufacturing products are warranted for a period of twelve (12) months from original date of purchase, by original purchaser, to be free from defects in material and workmanship under correct, normal agricultural use and proper applications. -
Page 3: Introduction
45 Series Rotary Tiller INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your choice of a Buhler Farm King 45 Series Rotary-Tiller to complement your landscaping operation. This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a discerning landscaping industry for the efficient tilling of soil. -
Page 4: Safety
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your Buhler Farm King 45 Series Rotary-Tiller. YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to operate, maintain or work around the Rotary-Tiller be familiar with the operating and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY information contained in this manual. -
Page 5: General Safety
Do not put hands or feet under machine while tractor engine or machine is running. Always know what you are tilling. Never operate Tiller in an area that has hidden obstacles. Remove sticks, stones, roots, wire and other objects from working area before starting. -
Page 6: Maintenance Safety
Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign. Safety signs are available from your Dealer Parts Department or the factory. MAINTENANCE SAFETY TRANSPORT SAFETY STORAGE SAFETY SAFETY SIGNS - 5 - 45 Series Rotary Tiller... -
Page 7: Safety Sign Locations
Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various Safety Signs, the type of warning and the area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS. * Think SAFETY! SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS Work SAFELY! - 6 - 45 Series Rotary Tiller... -
Page 8: Safety Sign Locations
45 Series Rotary Tiller SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS – cont’d. Safety sign “A” Safety sign “B” Safety sign “C” REMEMBER - If Safety signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without safety signs, new safety signs must be applied. New safety signs are available from your authorized dealer. -
Page 9: Operation
OPERATION TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER The Buhler Farm King 45 Series Rotary Tiller is a machine that combines the primary and secondary tillage operation into one machine. It breaks up the soil and prepares the seed bed in one pass. Rotational power to the rotor is provided by the tractor PTO. -
Page 10: Machine Break-In
Although there are no operational restrictions on the Tiller when used for the first time, it is recommended that the following mechanical items be checked: A. After operating for 1/2 hour or after completing 1/2 acre: Check all nuts, bolts and other fasteners. Tighten to their specified torque level. -
Page 11: Equipment Matching
To insure the safe and reliable operation of the Tiller, it is necessary to use a tractor with the correct specifications. Use the following list as a guide in selecting a tractor to use on the machine. Horsepower: Use Table 1 as a guide in selecting the tractor horsepower appropriate for your width of machine. -
Page 12: Driveline Dimension
When cutting the driveline, follow this procedure: Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children. Attach the Tiller to the tractor but do not attach the driveline. Raise the machine until the input shaft is level with the tractor PTO shaft. - Page 13 Be sure it telescopes freely before installing. Make sure the plastic covering shield is free to rotate on the shaft before installing on the machine. 45 Series Rotary Tiller - 12 -...
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Page 14: Attaching/Unhooking
The Tiller should always be located on a le vel, dry area that is free of debris and other foreign objects. When attaching the machine to a tractor, follow this procedure: Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children. Be sure the tractor 3 point hitch is in the Category 1 configuration and the lift arms are in the non-sway configuration (See tractor manual). -
Page 15: Field Operation
Buhler Farm King 45 Series Rotary Tillers are designed with the inherent flexibility of operating well in almost any kind of soil and terrain conditions. However, the operator has the responsibility of being familiar with all operating and safety procedures and following them. - Page 16 Always remove heavy crop cover, all grass and weeds, before starting to prevent rotor plugging. FIELD OPERATION - cont'd. - 15 - 45 Series Rotary Tiller...
- Page 17 Use low gear on the tractor to start the job. Increase the speed of forward travel only as the quality of the job and power available will allow. If the slip clutch slips, reduce the ground speed or raise the machine slightly out of the ground. 45 Series Rotary Tiller - 16 -...
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Page 18: Transporting
Never transport the machine faster than 20 mph (32 km/h). The ratio of the tractor weight to the Tiller weight plays an important role in defining acceptable travel speed. Table 2 summarizes the recommended travel speed to weight ratio. -
Page 19: Storage
If the machine cannot be placed inside, cover with a waterproof tarpaulin and tie securely in place. Store the machine in an area away from human activity. Do not allow children to play on or around the stored machine. 45 Series Rotary Tiller STORAGE - 18 -... -
Page 20: Service And Maintenance
Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before greasing, to avoid injecting dirt and grit. Replace and repair broken fittings immediately. If fittings will not take grease, remove and clean thoroughly. Also clean lubricant passageway. Replace fitting if necessary. SERVICE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS GREASING - 19 - 45 Series Rotary Tiller... -
Page 21: Servicing Intervals
2. Lubricate rotor driven end bearing (1 location) 3. Lubricate rotor drive end bearing (1 location). 4. Lubricate chain drive bearing (1 location) SERVICING INTERVALS use 3 squirts only push grease in gradually - 20 - 45 Series Rotary Tiller... - Page 22 1. Check gear box oil level. Add as required 2. Add approximately 10 squirts of grease in chain case. Annually 1. Change gear box oil. Refill with SAE 85W90 gear oil. 2. Wash machine. 45 Series Rotary Tiller - 21 -...
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Page 23: Maintenance
Install a new replacement blade and tighten the mounting bolts to their specified torque. Lower the rear gate. Remove the blocks under the skid plates. MAINTENANCE A-FRAME ADJUSTMENT TINE REPLACEMENT -22- 45 Series Rotary Tiller... -
Page 24: Slip Clutch
If the clutch is hot to the touch or smokes, check that the outside bolts are correctly tightened as explained in slip clutch section. If clutch still slips, linings may have to be replaced. SLIP CLUTCH CLUTCH MAINTENANCE -23- 45 Series Rotary Tiller... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
The Buhler Farm King 45 Series Rotary Tiller moves curved Tines on a turning rotor through the ground to break it up and prepare a seed bed. It is a simple and reliable system that requires minimal maintenance. In the following section, we have listed many of the problems, causes and solutions to the problems that you may encounter. -
Page 26: Assembly
Clean the splines on the yoke and the input shaft. Align the splines on the yoke and the shaft. Attach the driveline to the tiller by removing the tapered pin and sliding the yoke onto the gearbox shaft. Line up the pin with the groove in the gearbox shaft and fasten with the tapered pin. -
Page 27: Checking Bolt Torque
5%. * Torque value for bolts and cap screws are identified by their head markings. BOLT TORQUE CHECKING BOLT TORQUE SAE 8 (lb-ft) (12) (27) (45) (75) (115) (165) (220) (400) (650) 1320 (970) -26- 45 Series Rotary Tiller... -
Page 28: Parts Lists And Drawings Tiller Drawings
45 Series Rotary Tiller 45 SERIES TILLER -27-... - Page 29 45 Series Rotary Tiller -28-...
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Page 30: When Ordering Parts
Always give your dealer the Model, Color and Serial Number of your machine to assist him in ordering and obtaining the correct parts. Use the exploded view and tabular listing of the area of interest to exactly identify the required part. 60'' & 72'' 45 SERIES TILLER Item # Part # Description... - Page 31 3/8'' x 1'' Hex Bolt (pl) 906913 Gearbox 2050 81619 1/2'' x 1'' Hex Bolt (pl) 81637 1/2'' Lock Washer (pl) 81549 5/16'' x 3/4'' Hex Bolt (pl) 81569 5/16'' Lock Washer (pl) 965807 Cat. 1 Top Link Pin 45 Series Rotary Tiller -30-...
- Page 32 3/8'' x 1 1/4'' Hex Bolt (pl) 811790 3/4'' x 4 1/2'' Hex Bolt (pl) 81701 3/4'' Lock Washer (pl) 81700 3/4'' Hex Nut (pl) 81593 3/8'' Lock Washer (pl) 81592 3/8'' Hex Nut (pl) F0409 PTO Shaft 45 Series Rotary Tiller -31-...
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Page 33: Gearbox Drawing & Parts List
45 SERIES TILLER GEARBOX - #906913 45 SERIES TILLER GEARBOX PARTS LIST ITEM PART NO. 906913 907151 907152 967303 907153 907154 967305 907155 907160 907161 907162 967398 967328 907163 967312 45 Series Rotary Tiller DESCRIPTION Gearbox Complete Housing Ball Bearing... -
Page 34: Pto Drawing & Parts List
45 Series Rotary Tiller PTO - F0409 -33-... - Page 35 45 SERIES TILLER PTO PARTS LIST ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION F0409 Gearbox Complete (104 Series) 907193 Outer Half Shaft - Tracktor 907194 Inner Half Shaft - Implement 907186 Yoke - Tracktor End 936540 Repair Kit 936344 Outer Tube Yoke 936351...
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Page 36: Shipping Bundles
QUANTITY BUNDLE REQUIRED NUMBER C4560 60” Tiller c/w PTO F0414 C4572 72” Tiller c/w PTO F0415 OPTIONS F9415 Parking Jack w/Mounting Plate SHIPPING BUNDLES DESCRIPTION Deck Assembly Deck Assembly -35- 45 Series Rotary Tiller...
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