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- Page 1 Tiller USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL MADE IN ITALY TRANSLATION OF ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS RD Tiller - 1 -...
- Page 2 RD Tiller - 2 -...
- Page 3 CONTROL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE OIL IN THE GEARBOX UNIT CONTROL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE OIL IN THE LATERAL DRIVE SUMP CONTROL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE OIL IN THE EXTERNAL ROTOR LATERAL SUPPORT GREASING REPLACING HOES/BLADES CARDAN SHAFT CLEANING STORAGE AND WINTERING SCRAPPING RD Tiller - 3 -...
- Page 4 QUICK CONSULTATION TABLES 12.1 COUPLING TORQUE TABLE 12.2 TROUBLESHOOTING 12.3 LUBRICATION INTERVALS SPARE PARTS WARRANTY RD Tiller - 4 -...
- Page 5 The RD Tiller is manufactured by SICMA S.p.A, which has been producing agricultural machines for over 40 years. The RD Tiller has all safety and quality requisites required for this type of equipment. Remember that to obtain the best performance and make the best of the production features, it is necessary to know the instructions and information contained in this manual and follow the same.
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Page 6: Ce Declaration Of Conformity
The Company ai sensi della Direttiva 2006/42/CE DICHIARAZIONE CE DI CONFORMITA' Sicma s.p.a. – C. da Cerreto, 39 – 66010 Miglianico (Ch) – Italy La ditta Tél.: +39 0871 95841 – Fax +39 0871 950295 ai sensi della Direttiva 2006/42/CE Sicma s.p.a. - Page 7 LIST OF RESIDUAL RISKS Even though SICMA has done everything possible to be in line with state- of-the-art safety and in compliance with all Directives, Laws and Standards available, some residual risks still exist: • CUT/CRUSHING HAZARD DUE TO CONTACT WITH TOOLS (rotor) •...
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Page 8: Delivery Letter
(see Chap. 4 “Technical Features”) and the drawings and any other document delivered along with the tiller are the property of SICMA, which reserves all rights and reminds that they cannot be made available to third parties without its written approval. - Page 9 The identification code of this manual is written on the cover. Write the number in a different place so that if this manual is lost or damaged, another copy can be requested from SICMA or the nearest dealer by also stating the serial number visible in the marking. RD Tiller...
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Page 10: General Delivery Notes
• there is no damage to the tiller or accessories • in the event of damage or missing pieces, inform the SICMA or its area representatives, the carrier or its insurance immediately in detail and/ or with photos •... -
Page 11: Declared Use
DECLARED USE The RD Tiller has been designed expressly to work land and has been developed with the sole purpose of loosening, turning and oxygenating the land in order to prepare it for sowing. It has been manufactured to be coupled to tractors that can support the weight of the tiller, with hydraulic lifting device and universal three point hitch and to be activated by the tractor PTO via Cardan transmission. - Page 12 Upper three-point hitch Cardan shaft protection Third point mast Rotor Hoes Side skids Drive sump Bonnet STANDARD AND OPTIONAL SET-UPS TYPES OF TOOLS A - SQUARE HOE B - CURVED HOE C - BLADE WITH 2 HOLES RD Tiller - 12 -...
- Page 13 The purpose of the rotor is to work the earth in order to reduce the sods into smaller pieces, keeping the earth soft. Depending on the different features of earth to be worked, SICMA has developed and offers various types of rotor: ROTOR A - STANDARD ROTOR: for land in normal conditions...
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Page 14: Conventional Symbols
It is therefore prohibited for the operator to perform operations that are the responsibility of the maintenance technician. RD Tiller - 14 -... -
Page 15: Safety Prescriptions
SAFETY PRESCRIPTIONS Even though SICMA has applied all possible safety devices on the equipment, it must be remembered that it can be dangerous for health if not used correctly. It is therefore advised to read and comply with the safety prescriptions listed below. -
Page 16: Machine Use
• The hoes rotate rapidly when the machine is functioning: stay at a safe distance to prevent accidental contact with moving tools or with thrown objects. RD Tiller - 16 -... -
Page 17: Safety Devices
• work on ground with gradient over 3°. Sicma declines any liability for accidents deriving from the failure to comply with the prescriptions indicated below. Given the particular stress to which the equipment is subjected and for safety reasons, if pieces are replaced, only use original spare parts. - Page 18 2.10 POSITION OF PICTOGRAMS ON THE MACHINE RD Tiller - 18 -...
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Page 19: Safety Pictograms
Rotating tools: keep a safety distance from the machine. Attachment point For lifting the machine. Input 540 rpm 1000 Use of a 540 rpm power takeoff. Shearing hazard Do not approach the hands. Burns hazard Do not touch hot surfaces. RD Tiller - 19 -... - Page 20 IDENTIFICATION PICTOGRAMS CE plate Stating the main data with serial number and CE mark. Gear plate Number of rotor revs depending on the various gear combinations. RD Plate Machine model. Width plate 1000 Width of the machine in cm. Indication of lubrication oil load point.
- Page 21 30 cm. unless obstacles are present, so that it does not swing. Position the tiller on the ground in proximity of the tractor. ATTENTION SLEWING AND Remove chains or ropes. CRUSHING HAZARD Once on the ground, unpack the equipment as described below. RD Tiller - 21 -...
- Page 22 Use ropes/chains with suitable capacity to lift the tiller. Lift the tiller a max. of 30 cm from the crate and position it near to the tractor. ATTENTION SLEWING AND CRUSHING HAZARD RD Tiller - 22 -...
- Page 23 OVERTURNING HAZARD pipes • be positioned in the centre of the lorry and not at the edges. In this way, overturning dangers are prevented, due to curves or uneven roads. RD Tiller - 23 -...
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Page 24: Technical Features
TECHNICAL FEATURES Below find the table stating the technical features of the RD Tiller. RD Tiller - 24 -... - Page 25 RD Tiller - 25 -...
- Page 26 To connect the Cardan shaft, the operator must: Slowly approach the tractor to the tiller, position in a way that the lifting device arms of the tractor are aligned with the two lateral pins of the tiller. RD Tiller - 26 -...
- Page 27 "clack". Attach the snap hook of the Cardan shaft protection retainer chain in the relevant slot on the upper third point sheet steel. Carry out the same operation on the tractor PTO RD Tiller - 27 -...
- Page 28 It is always good practice to make sure that the tiller PTO axis is parallel to the ground thus reducing the stress to a minimum on the power take-off and extending the working life of the tiller. RD Tiller - 28 -...
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Page 29: Road Transport
Articles 61 and 104 of the Highway Code of the Italian State prescribe that the maximum width of vehicles on roads is 2.55 metres. As a consequence, all measurements of the RD available are authorised for road transport, in compliance with the other prescriptions of the Highway Code. -
Page 30: Clutch Adjustment
Cardan joint. SICMA does not respond to machine damage deriving from incorrect modification of the clutch calibration. However, the regulation can be made if it is realised that the clutch is engaged too frequently, even though working on easy land, i.e. - Page 31 To work, the tiller must be connected to a tractor. It is from the tractor itself that all tiller controls are managed. The operator must refer to the tractor manual in order to use the tiller. RD Tiller - 31 -...
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Page 32: Preventive Maintenance
Keep the tractor engine running at a rev speed that assures the machine the needed power for its use. Run a short way with the tiller working and check the quality of the work RD Tiller - 32 -... -
Page 33: Temporary Stop
If the operator must get off the tractor, he must: • engage the hand brake • switch the engine off • remove the ignition key and keep it • get off the tractor RD Tiller - 33 -... -
Page 34: Routine Maintenance
Identify the cause of the emergency stop and, if necessary, consult par. 12.2 “Troubleshooting”. Decide: • if necessary, take the equipment to the zero energy state • if after-sales assistance must be requested • if it can be repaired. Once the cause of the emergency stop has been eliminated, the equipment has been re-started. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE RD Tiller - 34 -... - Page 35 Do not weld in closed places or in those which are not appropriately ventilated. Do not weld on painted surfaces, to prevent the formation of toxic vapours. Remove paint with suitable products and then wash the surfaces and let RD Tiller - 35 -...
- Page 36 WITH THAT WRITTEN IN THIS MANUAL, ESPECIALLY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY PROVISIONS, AS WELL AS MAKING THE WARRANTY NULL AND VOID, RELIEVES SICMA FROM ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OBJECTS AND INJURY TO PERSONS. CONTROL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE OIL IN...
- Page 37 17mm wrench to tighten the four previously loosened bolts • top-up the AGIP-ENI BLASIA 150 oil until it is visible inside the cap E inspection window • tighten the load cap F appropriately using the 17 mm wrench. GREASING RD Tiller - 37 -...
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Page 38: Cardan Shaft
40 • proceed in the same way for the other hoes/blades. CARDAN SHAFT RD Tiller - 38 -... - Page 39 If the machine has disk safety devices (clutch), after having made note of the height of the compressed springs, it is recommended to loosen the screws (see par. 6.2) that compress the springs in order to prevent that the disks block against each other (seizure). SCRAPPING RD Tiller - 39 -...
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Page 40: Lubrication Intervals
• Excessive work depth Excessive power absorption • Reduce gear speed • Excessive rotor rotation speed • Lift the rear cover to facilitate the • Tilling chamber clogging (humid land) escape of earth RD Tiller - 40 -... - Page 41 • replace the oil in the gear unit box EVERY 500 HOURS OF WORK • replace the oil in the lateral drive sump • replace the oil in the lateral support of the external rotor RD Tiller - 41 -...
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Page 42: Spare Parts
Manufacturer or Dealer from any liability due to malfunctioning or accidents. The removal or the modification of guards and protections relieves the Manufacturer from all liability due to damage/injury caused to objects and/ or persons. RD Tiller - 42 -... - Page 43 RD Tiller - 43 -...
- Page 44 SICMA S.p.A. Contrada Cerreto, 39 66010 MIGLIANICO (CH) - ITALIA Tel. +39 087195841 - fax +39 0871950295 RD Tiller - 44 -...
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