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- Page 1 ROTARY TILLERS RT42.30 RT48.30 RT60.40 RT72.40 RTR42.30 RTR48.30 RTR60.40 RTR72.40...
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Page 2: Introduction
TO THE OWNER: Read this manual before operating your Woods equipment. The information presented will prepare you to do a better and safer job. Keep this manual handy for ready reference. Require all operators to read this manual carefully and become acquainted with all adjustment and operating procedures before attempting to operate. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION..........2 SPECIFICATIONS . -
Page 4: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS RT42.30/RTR42.30 RT48.30/RTR48.30 RT60.40/RTR60.40 RT72.40/RTR72.40 Tilling Width 41" 47" 59" 71" Maximum Tilling Depth 7" 7" 7" 7" Operating Weight 478 lbs / 483 lbs 502 lbs / 507 lbs 570 lbs / 578 lbs 628 lbs / 636 lbs Rotor Swing Diameter 15"... -
Page 5: Safety 5
SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! ■ Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar Safety is a primary concern in the design and man- slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO ufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts spline groove. -
Page 6: Maintenance
SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! ■ Do not operate equipment while under the influ- ■ Before performing any service or maintenance, ence of alcohol or drugs. disconnect driveline from tractor PTO. ■ Operate only in daylight or good artificial light. ■... -
Page 7: Storage
SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! STORAGE ■ Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to modify or alter the equipment or any of its com- ponents in any way. ■ Follow manual instructions for storage. ■... -
Page 8: Safety & Instructional Decals
SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 2 - SHIELD REMOVED FOR DECAL VISIBILITY CD8614 1 - SERIAL NUMBER PLATE 2 - PN 18868 3 - PN 18866 DANGER WARNING DO NOT EXCEED PTO SPEED OF SHIELD MISSING 540 RPM DO NOT OPERATE... - Page 9 Replace safety decals if they are missing or illegible. Replacement safety decals can be ordered free from your Woods dealer, or in the United States and Canada call 1-800-319-6637.
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Page 10: Operation
OPERATION ■ Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar The RT rotary tiller is designed for completion of plow- slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO ing operations and seedbed preparation. It breaks up clods, levels the soil surface, destroys weeds, and mix- spline groove. -
Page 11: Driveline Attachment
If the driveline is too short, please call your Woods dealer for a longer driveline. If the driveline is too long, please follow the instructions for shortening the driveline. -
Page 12: Working Depth Adjustment
7. Repeat step 6 for the other half of the drive. 8. File and clean the cut ends of both drive halves. Ensure the drive halves slide smoothly together. Do not run the tractor if proper driveline engagement cannot be obtained through these methods. Connect the driveline to tractor PTO shaft, making sure 1-1/2"... -
Page 13: Tiller Offset
RT42.30 OFFSET 42" 24" 3" OFFSET CD8616 CD8617 1/2NC FLANGE NUT 1/2NC CAP SCREW First Pass Hole Depth 0" 1" 2" 3" 4" Figure 8. Tiller Depth Adjustment Figure 10. Tiller Offset NOTE: Tillage depth is dependent on ground hardness,... -
Page 14: Operating Procedure
OPERATING PROCEDURE Start-Up Sequence 1. Start tractor engine. WARNING 2. Lower tiller slowly, nearly to the ground. 3. Engage tractor PTO. ■ Only engage power when equipment is at ground operating level. Always disengage power when 4. Lower the tiller completely to the ground. equipment is raised off the ground. -
Page 15: Pre-Operation Checklist
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST (OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY) Review and follow all safety rules and safety de- Make sure driveline spring-activated locking col- cal instructions on pages 5 through 9. lar slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO spline groove. Check that all safety decals are installed and in good condition. -
Page 16: Owner Service
OWNER SERVICE ■ Never go underneath equipment (lowered to the The information in this section is written for operators ground or raised) unless it is properly blocked who possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help, your dealer has trained service technicians available. and secured. -
Page 17: Lubrication
LUBRICATION INFORMATION Bearing and Shaft Service 1. Place tiller on level, dry surface and block tiller. (See 1. Do not let excess grease collect on or around parts, Blocking Method). particularly when operating in sandy areas. 2. Support rotor shaft with blocking or strap so that 2. -
Page 18: Cleaning
They should be replaced when there is ■ Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of only .05" thickness left to ensure proper operation. missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint of matching color (purchase from your Woods dealer). -
Page 19: Blade Installation
BLADE INSTALLATION 4. Install bolt through flange, blade, flange, and nut but do not tighten completely. Four Blade Installation 5. Rotate blade backwards until blade profile is seated on flange embossments in the flange pockets. 1. Remove any burrs on flanges generated from blades that have slipped. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Rotor will not turn. Tractor PTO not engaged. Check control lever or tractor manual for resetting PTO. Clutch friction discs worn. Check and replace. Obstruction between Check and clear obstruction. rotor and frame. Gearbox damaged. Check that output shaft rotates. -
Page 21: Dealer Service 21
DEALER SERVICE The information in this section is written for dealer ser- Seal Replacement vice personnel. The repair described here requires special skills and tools. If your shop is not properly Recommended sealant for gearbox repair is Permatex ® equipped or your mechanics are not properly trained in Aviation 3D Form-A-Gasket or equivalent. -
Page 22: Universal Joint Repair
Input Shaft Repair UNIVERSAL JOINT REPAIR 1. Disconnect and remove the driveline and driveline 1. Yoke shield from the gearbox. 2. Cup and bearing 2. Remove drain plug and drain gear lube from the gearbox. 3. Snap ring 4. Journal cross 3. - Page 23 U-Joint Assembly 3. Clamp cup in vise as shown in Figure 20 and tap on yoke to completely remove cup from yoke. Repeat 1. Place seals securely on bearing cups. Insert cup into Step 2 and Step 3 for opposite cup. yoke from outside and press in with hand pressure as far as possible.
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Page 24: Assembly
ASSEMBLY Assembly of this rotary tiller is the responsibility of the ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES WOODS dealer. It should be delivered to the owner completely assembled, lubricated and adjusted for nor- Required tools: 1/2", 9/16", 3/4", 1-1/8", and 13 mm mal conditions. - Page 25 CD8622 1043901 Right mast plate 2472 5/16 Lock washer 1043902 Left mast plate 44638 1/4 Proof coil chain, 16 link 33661 Cat 1 mounting pin 14139 5/16 NC Flange nut 1002048 Clutch shield 3379 1/2 NC x 1-1/2 HHCS 104236x Drive assembly, complete 6100 1/2 NC x 1-1/4 HHCS 1043920 Gearbox mount 25475 1/2 NC x 1 HHCS...
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Page 26: Dealer Checklists
DEALER CHECKLISTS DEALER PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST DELIVERY CHECKLIST (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) Show customer how to make adjustments and Inspect the equipment thoroughly after assembly to select proper PTO speed. make sure it is set up properly before delivering it to the customer. -
Page 27: Parts Index
RT/RTR60.40 & RT/RTR72.40 ROTARY TILLER ASSEMBLY ..30 - 31 1042364 SLIP CLUTCH DRIVE ASSEMBLY RT42.30 / RTR42.30 / RT48.30 / RTR48.30 TILLERS....32 1042365 SLIP CLUTCH DRIVE ASSEMBLY RT60.40 / RTR60.40 / RT72.40 / RTR72.40 TILLERS. - Page 28 RT42.30/RTR42.30 & RT48.30/RTR48.30 ROTARY TILLER ASSEMBLY 58 - COMPLETE RT TILLER MODEL DECAL SET 59 - COMPLETE RT REVERSE TILLER MODEL DECAL SET 60 - COMPLETE SAFETY DECAL SET MAST PLATES INSTALLED TO INSIDE OF DECK RUNNERS HEX SHIELD INSTALLED TO...
- Page 29 RT42.30/RTR42.30 & RT48.30/RTR48.30 ROTARY TILLER ASSEMBLY RT/RTR42.30 RT/RTR48.30 PART PART DESCRIPTION 1034983 1034983 Snap ring, external, 40 mm 1031925 (20) 1031925 (24) 1/2 NC x 1-1/4 HHCS, GR8 w/ shank 33661 33661 Category 1 mounting pin, w/ nut & lock washer...
- Page 30 RT/RTR60.40 & RT/RTR72.40 ROTARY TILLER ASSEMBLY 58 - COMPLETE RT TILLER MODEL DECAL SET 59 - COMPLETE RT REVERSE TILLER MODEL DECAL SET 60 - COMPLETE SAFETY DECAL SET MAST PLATES INSTALLED TO INSIDE OF DECK RUNNERS HEX SHIELD INSTALLED TO INSIDE OF MOUNTS 16, 37 17, 17A, 17B...
- Page 31 RT/RTR60.40 & RT/RTR72.40 ROSARY TILLER ASSEMBLY RT/RTR60.40 RT/RTR72.40 PART PART DESCRIPTION 104390860 104390872 Shield, hex shaft 1043910 1043910 Parking stand 1034983 1034983 Snap ring, external, 40 mm 1031925 (28) 1031925 (36) 1/2 NC x 1-1/4 HHCS, GR8 w/ shank 33661RP 33661RP Category 1 mounting pin, w/ nut &...
- Page 32 1042364 SLIP CLUTCH DRIVE ASSEMBLY RT42.30 / RTR42.30 / RT48.30 / RTR48.30 TILLERS 12 11 16 8 CD7659B PART DESCRIPTION 1042364 Complete 540 driveline and clutch assembly 1044064 Complete collar yoke 1-3/8-6 spline 1044063 Lock collar repair kit 1044065 U-Joint cross & bearing kit 1043996 Outer profile tube &...
- Page 33 1042365 SLIP CLUTCH DRIVE ASSEMBLY RT60.40 / RTR60.40 / RT72.40 / RTR72.40 TILLERS 12 11 16 8 CD7659C PART DESCRIPTION 1042365 Complete 540 driveline and clutch assembly 1044051 Complete collar yoke 1-3/8-6 spline 1044050 Lock collar repair kit 1044052 U-joint cross & bearing kit 1044059 Outer profile tube &...
- Page 34 TILLER SIDE DRIVE ASSEMBLY 23, 32 22, 23 23, 34 22, 23 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 1043927 Plate, side drive 855 * 1/2 lock washer 1043928 Housing, bearing, input 1043950 Bearing, 5210, no shield 1043929 Spacer, 88 x 94.5 x 9.2 1043951 Seal, 60 x 95 x 12 Oil cover (included with...
- Page 35 1042304 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY 23, 25 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION Gearbox assembly 1043992 Key, 14 x 9 x 33 mm 1042304 1.46:1 1.50 hex 1043976 A/R Shim kit, 85.3 x 94.7; 35.5 x 48 Gearbox housing 39325 3/8 vent plug 1043970 63716 M10-1.50P x 20 HHCS Input shaft &...
- Page 36 NOTES 36 Parts MAN1177 ( 07/28/2023 )
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Page 37: Index 37
INDEX ASSEMBLY OPERATION Assembly Procedures 24 Attaching Rotary Tiller to Tractor 10 Dealer Set-Up Instructions 24 Driveline Disassemble Shipping Unit 24 Attachment 11 Shortening 11 DEALER CHECKLISTS Mowing Speed 12 Delivery (Dealer’s Responsibility) 26 Operating Procedure 14 Pre-Delivery (Dealer’s Responsibility) 26 Clutch Run-In 14 Rear Shield Adjustment 14 DEALER SERVICE... -
Page 38: Appendix
BOLT TORQUE CHART Always tighten hardware to these values unless a different torque value or tightening procedure is listed for a specific application. Fasteners must always be replaced with the same grade as specified in the manual parts list. Always use the proper tool for tightening hardware: SAE for SAE hardware and Metric for metric hardware. Make sure fastener threads are clean and you start thread engagement properly. -
Page 39: Bolt Size Chart & Abbreviations
BOLT SIZE CHART Notice: Chart shows bolt thread sizes and corresponding head (wrench) sizes for standard SAE and metric bolts. SAE BOLT THREAD SIZES 5/16 10mm 12mm 14mm 16mm 18mm METRIC BOLT THREAD SIZES ABBREVIATIONS AG ....Agriculture HT . - Page 40 Woods logo are trademarks of Woods Equipment Company. All other ® trademarks, trade names, or service marks not owned by Woods Equipment Company that appear in this manual are the property of their respec tive companies or mark holders. Specifications subject to change without notice.