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- Page 1 BEFCO ® Operator’s Manual SERIES E Engine Driven Tiller E42-530 The operator’s manual is a technical service guide and must always accompany the machine. Manual 960-158B July 2012...
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Page 2: Signal Words
SAFETY Take note! This safety alert symbol found throughout this manual is used to call your attention to instructions involving your personal safety and the safety of others. Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or death. This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! - Page 3 4.03 - Blade Maintenance 5 - REPAIR PROCEDURES 5.01 - Gearbox 5.02 - Chain Case 5.03 - Rotor 5.04 - Suggested Spare Parts 5.05 - Storage 6 - TROUBLESHOOTING 7 - PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST 8 - WARRANTY PARTS MANUAL BEFCO NDEX...
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Page 4: General Information
This limited warranty covers defective material and workmanship. The cost of normal maintenance or repairs for accidents or improper use and related labor will be borne by the owner. See Chapter 8 - Warranty. BEFCO ENERAL NFORMATION... -
Page 5: Model And Serial Number Id
Attached to the frame is an ID plate showing the model and the serial number. Record your implement model and serial number in the space provided below. Your local dealer needs this information to give you prompt, efficient service when you order parts. Model #: Serial #: BEFCO ENERAL NFORMATION... -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
9. Consult local utility companies to make certain there are no buried gas lines, electrical cables, etc., in the work area before beginning operation. 10. Use only approved drawbar hitch points. 11. Handle gasoline with care, it is highly flammable. Use only approved gasoline containers. BEFCO AFETY RECAUTIONS... -
Page 7: Starting And Stopping
3. Keep away from rotating blades. 4. Keep guards and shields in place and in good condition. 5. Do not use with bystanders in area. 6. Allow no riders on towing vehicle or tiller. BEFCO AFETY RECAUTIONS... - Page 8 8. Securely support tiller before working underneath. Additional warning and operating decals are available at no extra charge. Please specify model and serial number when ordering. Fig. 2 - Safety decals - implement; replace immediately if damaged. left side right side BEFCO AFETY RECAUTIONS...
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Page 9: Operational Safety
6. Test the safety kill switch on the tiller to ensure that the tiller will cut off when key is removed. BEFCO PERATION... - Page 10 25. Pass diagonally through sharp dips and avoid sharp drops to prevent “hanging up” towing vehicle and implement. 26. Avoid sudden starts and stops while traveling up or downhill. See Chapter 4 - Maintenance. BEFCO PERATION...
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Page 11: Pre-Operational Check
7. No people or animals are in the work area. 8. Local utility companies have been contacted to make certain there are no bundled gas lines, electrical cables, etc., in the work area. See Chapter 7 - Pre-Delivery Checklist. See Table 1, page 0. BEFCO PERATION... - Page 12 6. Checking the condition of the blades. Worn or damaged blades should be changed before starting. 7. Checking to ensure that the cutting edge is the leading edge of the blade. 8. Checking that there is no wire, weed, grass or other material wrapped around the rotor. BEFCO PERATION...
- Page 13 2. Parking brake is released. 3. The lowest gear is selected in order to begin working at a slow speed. Adjust speed gradually in relation to the condition of the ground. BEFCO PERATION...
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Page 14: Working Depth
A slow ground speed will result in a finer soil, as a faster ground speed will render the opposite. The rear shield, besides being a safety device, will help in producing a finer worked soil. Test results show that a raised shield will leave a coarser finished surface. BEFCO PERATION... -
Page 15: Uneven Terrain
2. Beware of traffic on public roads. Install a SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) sign when traveling on roads or streets. Comply with all federal, state and local laws. 3. Reduce ground speed when turning and take care that the implement does not strike obstacles such as trees, fences or buildings. BEFCO PERATION... -
Page 16: Maintenance Safety
13. If fuel needs to be added, allow engine to cool before filling. Use only approved funnel and container to handle gasoline. Do not fuel tank indoors. Wipe up spilled gasoline. BEFCO AINTENANCE... -
Page 17: Blade Maintenance
If, however, it becomes necessary to remove them all, it is essential to maintain the scroll pattern of the blades (see fig. 3). To do this, Refer to Table 1 - Torque Specifications, for head identification marking, page 0. BEFCO AINTENANCE... - Page 18 2. If the cutting edge points towards the right then the blade is right-handed. 3. The cutting edge pointing to the left indicates a left-handed blade. Fig. 4 1. rotor shaft 2. flange 3. bolt 4. blade 5. washer 6. nut BEFCO AINTENANCE...
- Page 19 TABLE 2 - SERIES E ROTARY TILLER - TECHNICAL FEATURES Series E Engine Driven Rotary Tillers - Chain: ASA 60 Working Chain Working Model Overall width Weight lbs. # of flanges # of blades Engine width sprockets depth E42-530 42” 47” Kohler 8 HP 9-22 7.2” BEFCO AINTENANCE...
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Page 20: Repair Procedures
2. Replace the two links with one offset connector (false link). 3. Reconnect with the other links. To shorten the chain two links (2.5”) do the following: 1. Remove two links. 2. Reconnect with the other links. BEFCO EPAIR ROCEDURES... -
Page 21: Suggested Spare Parts
3. Tighten all hardware. 4. Grease all areas indicated under maintenance. 5. Cover the tiller from the elements in order to have it in perfect condition for the start of the next season. See Section 5.02 - Chain Case. BEFCO EPAIR ROCEDURES... -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
Gearbox oil low. Check oil level in gearbox and lubricant on chain. Oil leak from gearbox. Oil seal or grease fitting Replace oil seal or grease fitting. damaged. Gearbox overfilled. Remove excess oil. BEFCO ROUBLESHOOTING... -
Page 23: Pre-Delivery Checklist
Give customer the Operator’s Manual and encourage the customer to read the manual carefully. IMPORTANT: Warranty is not valid unless Pre-Delivery Checklist and Warranty Registration form in Operator’s Manual is completed in detail and mailed to the Company. Model Number: Serial Number: Delivery Date: Dealer’s Signature: BEFCO ELIVERY HECKLIST... -
Page 24: Warranty
1. LIMITED WARRANTY BEFCO, Inc. herein referred to as the Company, warrants its machines and related accessories, hereafter referred to as the Machine, to be free from defects in material and workmanship, for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of invoice to the first registered owner;... - Page 25 6. WARRANTY SERVICE Warranty Service must be performed by a dealer authorized by BEFCO. If the warranty service requested is approved, the owner shall pay only for labor beyond the rate allowed, for overtime labor, and for any mileage charge for transporting the equipment to and from the dealer’s shop.
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Page 27: Warranty Registration
Operator’s Manual and literature published by the Company. Inspected by: Date: Date: Dealer’s Signature: Customer’s Signature: This registration along with a copy of the invoice must be sent to BEFCO, Inc. within 14 days of date of purchase. - Page 28 Place stamp here BEFCO, Inc. Warranty Department P.O. Box 6036 Rocky Mount, NC 27802-6036...
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Page 29: Parts Manual
BEFCO ® Parts Manual SERIES E Engine Driven Tiller E42-530 Parts Manual 07/2012 BEFCO E42-530 (US).lwp E42-530 Printed on July 19, 2012... - Page 30 ’ NGINE RIVEN ILLER RAME PERATOR ANUAL E42-530 BEFCO ARTS ANUAL 07/2012...
- Page 31 001-0754 Belt B39 001-0756 Belt cover 001-0760 Belt cover bracket 001-0761 Idler tension bracket 001-0831 Tailgate Blades must be purchased in pairs (right & left blade). Blades must be purchased in pairs (right & left blade). BEFCO ARTS ANUAL 07/2012...
- Page 32 ’ NGINE RIVEN ILLER RAME PERATOR ANUAL E42-530 BEFCO ARTS ANUAL 07/2012...
- Page 33 Bolt HH M10-1.50x45 C8.8 Z F 502-403B Reinforcement strap 502-538B Grease fitting 1/4”-28 001-0126B Chain link, master ASA 60HE 001-1119 Chain link, inner ASA 60HE 001-1120 Chain link, false ASA 60HE 503-388B Electric motor for wheels (option, not shown on image) BEFCO ARTS ANUAL 07/2012...
- Page 34 ’ NGINE RIVEN ILLER EARBOX PERATOR ANUAL E42-530 BEFCO ARTS ANUAL 05/2010...
- Page 35 Company. Technical information provided in this manual is approximate, the Company reserves the right to modify or improve the models shown for technical or commercial purposes. Pictures in this manual do not necessarily show the machine as delivered. BEFCO ARTS ANUAL 05/2010...
- Page 36 ® P.O. Box 6036 Rocky Mount, NC 27802-6036 Tel.: 252.977.9920 - Fax: 252.977.9718 www.befco.com ®...
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