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- Page 1 FARM-MAXX FTL – SERIES FTL-36G FTL-48G, FTL-60G OPERATOR'S MANUAL UNI-MAXX GLOBAL, LLC PO BOX 8 WILSON, NC 27894...
- Page 2 Congratulation for purchasing your new FARM-MAXX rotary tiller! This tiller has been designed and manufactured following all safety and quality requirements needed for a safe and satisfactory use over time. A careful reading of this manual will permit you to familiarize with your new equipment, and will provide you all the tools needed to use it safely.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THIS MANUAL..............INTRODUCTION................1 2.1. TILLER IDENTIFICATION........................ 2.2. INTENDED USE............................ 2.3. MAIN PARTS DESCRIPTION......................2.4. TILLER SPECIFICATION........................SAFETY....................3.1. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................... 3.2. EQUIPMENT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................3.3. OPERATING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................3.4. TRANSPORTING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................3.5. MAINTENANCE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................. 3.6. - Page 4 SKIDS ADJUSTMENT......................... REAR BOARD ADJUSTMENT....................5.4. STOPPING AND DISCONNECTION....................5.5. TRASPORTING............................. MAINTENANCE................. 2 6.1. BLADES REPLACEMENT........................6.2. GEARBOX LUBRICATION......................... 6.3. SIDE CASE LUBRICATION........................ 6.4. BEARING HOUSING LUBRICATION..................... 6.5. DRIVESHAFT MAINTENANCE....................... STORAGE................... SCRAPPING..................TROUBLESHOOTING..............2 10. TORQUE VALUES TABLE.............. 2...
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Page 5: About This Manual
FTL Series Rotary Tillers 1. ABOUT THIS MANUAL The operator must read the manual for a correct understanding of the hazards that may present when operating the tiller, as well as for obtain optimum performance from the machine. The manual is part of the machine, it must be kept in good condition and remain with the machine even in case of resale, until its demolition. -
Page 6: Main Parts Description
FTL Series Rotary Tillers Hitch Category: 3-point Cat. I standard PTO: 540 RPM, 6-spline, 1 3/8 Z6 Horsepower: tiller FTL-36G 15-25 HP tiller FTL-48G 20-30 HP tiller FTL-60G 25-40 HP DANGER Any use of the machine other than the intended use is non-intended use, and is to be considered as unauthorized and dangerous. -
Page 7: Tiller
FTL Series Rotary Tillers 2.4. TILLER SPECIFICATIONS TILLER MODEL FTL-36G FTL-48G FTL-60G Overall dimensions 1035 x 805 x 600 1340 x 805 x 600 1645 x 805 x 600 33.5'' 45.6'' 58.2'' Tilling width 85.09 115.82 147.83 Recommended 15-25 20-35... -
Page 8: Safety
FTL Series Rotary Tillers 3. SAFETY Proper use of equipment, a strict observance of the safety messages listed below and application of all reasonable practices to avoid any risks, prevents accidents or injury, allows the machine working better and longer, and minimize the failures. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damage resulting from not applying the behavioral rules indicated into the manual. -
Page 9: Equipment Safety Instructions
FTL Series Rotary Tillers Do not operate the implement when tired, not in good condition or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. CAUTION If the use of the machine is required at night or in conditions of reduced visibility, use the lighting system of the tractor and possibly an auxiliary lighting system. -
Page 10: Operating Safety Instructions
FTL Series Rotary Tillers Before engaging the tractor PTO, make sure the tractor PTO speed is set as required for the tiller (540 rpm). Do not over speed PTO or machine breakage may result. DANGER Do not operate the tiller if the driveshaft is damaged. The driveshaft could be subject to breakage during operation, causing serious injury or death. -
Page 11: Transporting Safety Instructions
FTL Series Rotary Tillers The PTO shields of tractor and implement side, the driveshaft shielding and the driveshaft retaining chains must be properly installed and in good condition, to avoid risk of entanglement with serious injury or death. DANGER Before engaging the PTO of the tractor, always make sure that the drive shaft is mounted in the correct direction, and that its clamping elements are properly connected both to tractor side and to tiller side. -
Page 12: Maintenance Safety Instructions
FTL Series Rotary Tillers WARNING When turning, use extreme care and reduce tractor speed. WARNING Do not operate the tractor with weak or faulty brakes or worn tires. CAUTION Always use tractor lighting system and auxiliary lighting system for an adequate warning to operators of other vehicles, especially when transporting at night or in conditions of reduced visibility. -
Page 13: Safety Labels
FTL Series Rotary Tillers Following operation, or before unhooking the tiller, stop the tractor, set the brakes, disengage the PTO, lower the attached tiller to the ground, shut off the engine, remove the ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop. -
Page 14: Set-Up
FTL Series Rotary Tillers Rotating Tines Hazard. Rotating Driveline Hazard. General Safety Instructions. Operate only with 540 rpm PTO. 4. SET UP The tiller is delivered fully assembled and equipped with a driveshaft with torque limiter (clutch discs) and related operating manual. - Page 15 FTL Series Rotary Tillers 3-point Hitch Category I (ISO 730 standard); Quick Hitch Category I (ASABE Standard). The position of the lower hitches must be adjusted accordingly. If the tractor is equipped with a Quick Hitch Category I (ASABE Standard), verify that the lower clevises show the pins oriented up (see figure), so that the distance between upper and the lower pins is 15'' (381 mm), as required from the standard.
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Page 16: Connecting To The Tractor
FTL Series Rotary Tillers remove from upper and lower pins the bushings provided for coupling with Quick Hitch, through the extraction of elastic pins. Replace the elastic pins when finished. Store the bushings for possible future use. 4.2. CONNECTING TO THE TRACTOR To connect the tiller to the tractor the operator must do the following: ... - Page 17 FTL Series Rotary Tillers avoid bottom out of the transmission tubes, when the driveshaft is in compressed position (when tiller is raised up off the ground); ensure an overlapping of the transmission tubes enough to transmit the torque required, when the driveshaft is in max extension (when tiller is in its lowest position in the ground).
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Page 18: Tractor-Tiller Stability
FTL Series Rotary Tillers always engage the tractor PTO at low rpm to minimize the effect of the peak torque on the driveline and the machine. 4.4. TRACTOR-TILLER STABILITY The weight of the machine modifies the stability of the system tractor-tiller, resulting in loss of steering control and braking. -
Page 19: Operating Instructions
FTL Series Rotary Tillers check that blades are not excessively worn and the relating hardware is correctly tightened (see sect. Maintenance); check that all the tiller hardware is properly tightened. Refer to the tightening table in the manual for proper torque values;... -
Page 20: Adjustments
FTL Series Rotary Tillers always perform changes and reverse of direction with PTO disengaged and the tiller slightly lifted from the ground to avoid damage to the machine; periodically check for foreign objects wrapped around the rotor shaft and remove them, after disengaging PTO, turning off tractor engine, and removing ignition key;... -
Page 21: Skids Adjustment
FTL Series Rotary Tillers The clutch preserves the machine from overloads, through the slipping of friction discs, and limits the max torque transmissible to a calibrated value set at factory. It is recommended, therefore, to leave unchanged this value to avoid damages to the machine or to driveshaft. -
Page 22: Rear Board Adjustment
FTL Series Rotary Tillers reinstall the bolt 2 (refer to the tightening table of this manual for proper torque values); tighten the bolt 1 (refer to the tightening table of this manual for proper torque value). When finished, verify that both skids are at same level, and check if the front of the tiller is leveled to the back, when lowered to the ground. -
Page 23: Stopping And Disconnection
FTL Series Rotary Tillers to raise the rear board, reduce the number of chain links in tension. This operation, together with the increase of the tractor ground speed, allows to have a coarser soil texture; to lower the rear board, increase the number of chain links in tension. This operation, together with the reduction of the ground speed, allows to have a finer soil texture. -
Page 24: Trasporting
FTL Series Rotary Tillers WARNING Never leave the tractor unattended with the implement in the lifted position. To disconnect the tiller from the tractor (e.g. to make a change of implement): adjust the skids to their lowest position (see Section Adjustments);... -
Page 25: Blades Replacement
FTL Series Rotary Tillers Periodic inspections and maintenance operations described in this section must be performed by operator in the times and terms prescribed. Failure to comply with maintenance prescriptions can compromise the functioning and duration of the machine, and consequently invalidate the warranty. -
Page 26: Gearbox Lubrication
FTL Series Rotary Tillers Periodically check the tightness of screws and nuts, and tighten if necessary. IMPORTANT Remove and install one blade at a time to ensure blades are correctly oriented when installed. Replace worn blades only with original parts. -
Page 27: Side Case Lubrication
FTL Series Rotary Tillers each 500 working hours. To make the oil change: place a tank under the oil drain plug (bottom of gearbox) ; unscrew the oil drain plug and drain oil completely into the tank;... -
Page 28: Bearing Housing Lubrication
FTL Series Rotary Tillers remove the skid from the transmission side; place a tank under the oil level plug; unscrew the oil level plug and drain completely the oil into the tank; retighten the level plug;... -
Page 29: Storage
FTL Series Rotary Tillers IMPORTANT For details about maintenance and lubrication of the driveshaft, refer to the user manual of the driveshaft manufacturer. Driveshaft clutch: Exposition to the elements of tiller and driveshaft, or a long period of inactivity, generally results in oxidation of some clutch components, and creates "sticking"... -
Page 30: Scrapping
FTL Series Rotary Tillers park the tiller on a flat surface, in a place dry and protected from exposition to the elements, possibly with storage temperature between 0 and 50 ° C (see Section Stopping and disconnection); thoroughly clean the machine, removing from the rotor all residues due to tillage, in order to avoid damage from grass and stagnant water;... - Page 31 FTL Series Rotary Tillers Gearbox/transmission Low oil level. Add oil to the case noise noticeable and gearbox/transmission case. constant Worn gears. Replace gears Intermittent Loose blades. Tighten blades hardware Gear tooth damaged. noise from tiller Replace damaged gear Noise and/or vibration Blades worn or damaged.
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Page 32: Torque Values Table
FTL Series Rotary Tillers Soil texture too coarse Rear board too high. Lower rear board. PTO speed too slow. Increase PTO speed. Ground speed too fast. Reduce ground speed. Soil texture too fine Rear board too low. Raise rear board Ground speed too slow. - Page 33 FTL Series Rotary Tillers 8.8 grade 10.9 grade BOLT SIZE Ft lb Ft lb (METRIC)
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