Keep Riders O昀昀 Machine ............................. 23 Observe Maximum Transport Speed ........................23 EC Compliance No琀椀昀椀ca琀椀on ..........................24 Use a Signal Person ............................. 24 Use a Safety Chain ............................... 24 Tow Loads Safely ..............................24 Table of Contents Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 3...
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Adjust Hitch Height..............................40 TRANSPORTING ..............................41 Following Safe Transport Procedures ........................41 Preparing the Machine for Transport ........................41 Fold Toolbar for Transport ........................... 41 Transport Notes and Checks ..........................42 Table of Contents Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 4...
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Face Seal Adjustable Stud End O-Ring Installa琀椀on ....................58 Face Seal Straight Stud End O-Ring Installa琀椀on ....................58 Fi琀ng Installa琀椀on ............................... 58 Assembly Torque ..............................58 SAE Face Seal and O-Ring Stud End Fi琀ng Torque Chart ..................59 Table of Contents Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 6...
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This warranty shall expire one (1) year after the date of delivery of the new machinery. If these conditions are fulfilled, Fast Ag Solutions shall at its own cost and at its own option either repair or replace any defective parts provided that the buyer shall be responsible for all expenses incurred as a result of repairs, labor, parts, transportation or any other work, unless Fast Ag Solutions has authorized such expenses in advance.
The above equipment and Operator’s Manual have been received by me, and I have been thoroughly instructed as to care, adjustments, safe operation, and applicable warranty policy. Date_____________________ Owner’s Signature________________________________________________________ White - FAST Yellow - Dealer Pink – Customer Warranty Registration Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 8...
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FAST RH15 / RH18 Series Rotary Hoe ROTARY HOE SERIAL NUMBER _______________________________ DATE PURCHASED ______________/_____/__________ WIDTH (CIRCLE ONE) Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 9...
Transport pins are inserted in the transport holes. This machine has been thoroughly checked and to the best of my knowledge is ready for delivery to the customer. Signed: _________________________ Date: _________________________ Inspections Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 10...
To the best of my knowledge, this machine has been delivered ready for field use, and the customer has been fully informed as to its proper care and operation. Signed: _________________________ Date: ________________________ Inspections Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 11...
Ask the customer if recommended periodic lubrication has been performed. o Review the Operator's Manual with the customer and stress the importance of proper lubrication and safety precautions. Signed: _________________________ Date: _________________________ Inspections Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 12...
Owner Register Model Number P.I.N. Number Name Address County State Date Purchased Name Address County State Date Purchased Name Address County State Date Purchased Name Address County State Date Purchased Owner Register Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 13...
(“Intended Use”). Use in any other way is considered as contrary to the Foreword to the Owner Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 14...
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TIRE MANUFACTURER'S warranty applicable to your machine may not apply outside U.S. If you are not the original owner of this machine, it is in your interest to contact your local Fast Ag Solutions dealer to inform them of this unit's serial number. This will help Fast Ag Solutions notify you of any issues or product improvements.
Substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet standards for safe and satisfactory operation. Warranty is provided as part of Fast Ag Solutions’ support program for customers who operate and maintain their equipment as described in this Manual. The warranty is explained on the warranty certificate you should have received from your dealer.
Be sure new equipment components and repair parts include the current safety signs. Replacement safety signs are available from your Fast Ag Solutions dealer. There can be additional safety information contained on This is a Safety Alert Symbol. When you see...
Disengage all power and operate controls to relieve pressure. Lower equipment to the ground. Stop the engine. Remove the key. Allow machine to cool. Securely support any SAFETY Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 18...
If there is a failure in the Replace worn or damaged hose assemblies hydraulic system, unsupported or raised immediately with Fast Ag Solutions approved equipment could suddenly lower, causing replacement parts. serious personal injury or death.
Worn or damaged hose assemblies can fail during use and should be replaced immediately. See your Fast Ag Solutions dealer for replacement hoses. Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have the proper equipment and experience Store Attachments Safely to perform the job.
Avoid inhaling vapor, aerosol, or dust. Always have soap, water, and a towel available when working with chemicals. If a chemical contacts skin, hands, or face, wash SAFETY Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 21...
A Material Safety Data Sheet (M/SDS) provides specific details chemical Tow the machine behind a properly equipped products: physical and health hazards, tractor only. safety procedures, and emergency response techniques. SAFETY Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 22...
For transport, the weight of the manner. Rotary Hoe must not be more than 1.5 times the weight of the tractor. The minimum towing tractor weight for the Rotary Hoe is 9000 lbs. (4082 kg). SAFETY Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 23...
Prior to starting the tractor, discuss hand heavy for the tractor or are towed too fast can signals and what each signal means to avoid cause loss of control. Consider the total misunderstandings and confusion which weight of the equipment and its load.
Ensure that the lights and reflective markings or emblems are clean and visible. Contact WARNING: Keep away from overhead your Fast Ag Solutions dealer for lights and power lines. Serious injury or death lighting harnesses. may result. Always follow local and national regulations...
IMPORTANT: When transporting the machine on a roadway, ALWAYS USE appropriate lamps and devices for adequate warning to operators of other vehicles. Refer to Use Safety Lights and Devices. SAFETY Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 26...
Replace missing or damaged safety signs. Use this Operator’s Manual for correct safety sign placement. There can be additional safety information contained on parts and components sourced from suppliers that is not reproduced in this Operator's Manual. Hitch SAFETY Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 27...
The customer is responsible for understanding and complying with all local, regional, and national requirements regarding roadway transport. SAFETY Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 29...
Fast Ag Solutions follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be operating and/or maintaining the FAST Rotary Hoe must read and clearly understand ALL Safety, Operating, and Maintenance information presented in this Manual.
Replace any that are damaged. Re-route those that are rubbed, pinched, or crimped. See Replace Hydraulic Hoses. Check placement components. Remove and replace any that are worn. Remove all entangled material. Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 32...
Remove bolts (A) and move the axle (B) to the desired axle width to match row width. Axles (B) must be moved from shipping position machine stability. Set both axles to the same width. AXLES, TIRES, and TRACKS Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 33...
303 kPa (3.03 bar) (44 psi) NOTE: Tire pressure is directly linked to its Load Rating (LR###). Make sure of the load rating of the tire before adding any air to the tire. AXLES, TIRES, and TRACKS Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 34...
Check tightness of all wheel nuts (A) and (B) during the first week of operation and periodically after that. Tighten all wheel bolts to specification. Item Specification (A) Main Frame Wheel Nut 175 N-m (130 ft-lbs.) (B) Gauge Wheel Nut 135 N-m (100 ft-lbs.) AXLES, TIRES, and TRACKS Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 35...
Hydraulic System Requirements. Change the choice of Rotary Hoe model if required. Do not operate unless tractor and implement hydraulics are compatible. 6. Connect Hydraulics ATTACHING and DETACHING Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 36...
Provide only enough slack in chain to Be sure warning lights, reflectors, and SMV permit turning. emblem(s) are clean. See your Fast Ag Solutions dealer for a safety chain with a strength rating equal to or greater than the gross weight of towed machine.
Replace damaged hoses. IMPORTANT: All hydraulic couplers must be clear of debris, dust, and sand. Use protective caps on fluid openings until ready make connection. Foreign material damage the hydraulic system. ATTACHING and DETACHING Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 38...
Orange Field Latch / Wing Wheels Return Return Yellow Pressure Return Black Pressure White Return Pressure IMPORTANT: Hose colors do not match SCV color Hydraulic System Requirements for system compatibility. ATTACHING and DETACHING Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 39...
3. Tighten the cap screws to 873 N-m (644 ft-lbs.) WARNING: Prevent serious injury or death. Relieve hydraulic system pressure before disconnecting hydraulic hoses. 3. Disconnect hydraulic hoses and place them in their storage position. ATTACHING and DETACHING Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 40...
Do not use the lock bar tube for transporting Various safety devices are available from in the forward direction. your Fast Ag Solutions dealer. Keep safety items in good condition. Replace missing or damaged items. Upward force on hitch may cause instability when transporting.
Check local governmental 4. Disengage SCV I and SCV II. regulations. Various safety lights and devices are available from Fast Ag Solutions dealer. Transport Notes and Checks Keep safety items in good condition. Replace Be sure that the Rotary Hoe is properly missing or damaged items.
If wing-fold cylinders are removed or damaged, chain wings together to prevent injury or death caused by accidental falling of wings on you or others. TRANSPORTING Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 43...
When the tractor’s SCV I is pulled backward, the following functions are enabled: 1. Supplies hydraulic oil flow to lower toolbar. 2. Supplies hydraulic oil flow to the main https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=- toolbar cylinder. 8I_EfO9xwY HYDRAULIC FLOW Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 44...
Turn counterclockwise to raise. • 2. Using the turnbuckle ratchets, adjust to penetrate the ground equally. 3. Torque the jam nuts against the adjustment sleeves to 340 N-m (250 ft-lbs.) ADJUST DEPTH CONTROL Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 45...
Excessive gauge wheel scrubbing and soil berming will occur if the toolbar is raised too high when turning on headlands. ADJUST GROUND SPEED Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 46...
Properly dispose of all old containers and shown in this Manual apply to both any residual lubricant they may contain. conventional and synthetic lubricants. Re-refined base stock products may be used finished lubricant meets performance requirements. LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 47...
Remove rings and other jewelry to prevent On towed implements, disconnect its wiring electrical shorts and entanglement in moving harnesses from the tractor before servicing parts. any electrical system components or welding on the machine. SERVICE Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 50...
Replace worn or damaged hose assemblies A. Piston immediately with Fast Ag Solutions approved B. Rod Guide or Gland replacement parts. SERVICE Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18...
TIGHTENING HARDWARE section unless immediately. otherwise noted. See your Fast Ag Solutions dealer for Check tightness of hardware periodically. replacement hoses. CAUTION: If an incorrectly rated hose is used, machine damage, injury, or death could occur. If hoses are to be fabricated, ensure that the...
8. Select an area that is dry, level, and free of debris. 9. Place planks under the jack for added support if required. 10. Unhook Rotary Hoe from tractor. PREPARING FOR STORAGE Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 53...
Lower tool maximize aggressiveness of rotary hoe. wheels won't Hard soil conditions. Lengthen center link on tractor to tilt penetrate. tool bar back to increase spring tension. TROUBLESHOOTING Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 54...
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Problem Cause Solution Rotary hoe wheels running Slow tractor ground speed. too fast. Rotary hoe wheels are too aggressive. Rotary hoe wheels running Decrease operating depth of rotary too deep. hoe wheels. TROUBLESHOOTING Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 55...
M20 and larger fasteners with JDM F13C, F13F or F13J zinc flake coating. “Dry” means plain or zinc plated without any lubrication, or M6 to M18 fasteners with JDM F13B, F13E or F13H zinc flake coating. TIGHTENING HARDWARE Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 56...
7/8 in. and larger fasteners with JDM F13C, F13F or F13J zinc flake coating. “Dry” means plain or zinc plated without any lubrication, or 1/4 to 3/4 in. fasteners with JDM F13B, F13E or F13H zinc flake coating. TIGHTENING HARDWARE Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 57...
G. Tube Nut B. Bulkhead Union and Bulkhead Lock H. Swivel Nut Lock Nut C. 90° Swivel Elbow and Tube Nut D. 90° Adjustable Stud Elbow E. Port Plug F. Stud End TIGHTENING HARDWARE Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 58...
The straight hex wrench sizes listed apply to connectors only and may not be the same as the corresponding plug of the same thread size. These torques were established using steel plated connectors in aluminum and brass. TIGHTENING HARDWARE Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 59...