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Farm King RT10 Operator And Parts Manual

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OPERATOR AND PARTS MANUAL
10' Tedder
Model RT10
072022
FK436

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR AND PARTS MANUAL 10’ Tedder Model RT10 072022 FK436...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    RT10 Table Of Contents Manufacturer’s Statement: For technical reasons, Buhler Industries Inc. reserves the right to modify machinery design and specifications provided herein without any preliminary notice. Information provided herein is of descriptive nature. Performance quality may depend on soil fertility, applied agricultural techniques, weather conditions, and other factors.
  • Page 4 RT10 Three-Point Hitch Main Components Driveline PTO - Pull-Type Hitch - 8020436 PTO - Three-Point Hitch - 8020435 Decal Kit Specifications And Shipping Kit Numbers Specifications Shipping Kit And Bundle Numbers Hardware Torque Values Warranty Farm King Base Limited Warranty...

  • Page 5: Warranty Registration Form

    Customer / Owner Signature: Remove this Warranty Registration Form from the Operator And Parts Manual. Make two copies of the form. Send original Warranty Registration Form to Farm King. Give one copy to the customer and the dealer will keep one copy.
  • Page 6 Warranty Registration Form - RT10...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Farm King equipment. READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS OPERATOR AND PARTS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR FARM KING EQUIPMENT. If you have any questions, see your Farm King dealer. This manual may illustrate options and accessories not installed on your Farm King equipment.
  • Page 8 Introduction - RT10...

  • Page 9: Owner's Information

    Owner’s Information Serial Number Location Please enter the model and serial number in the Thank you for your decision to purchase a Farm King space provided for easy reference. Tedder. To ensure maximum performance of your equipment, it is mandatory that you thoroughly...

  • Page 10: Equipment Identification

    Introduction - RT10 Equipment Identification Component Location - Three-Point Hitch Model Figure 3 CENTER GEARBOX ROTARY UNIT DRIVELINE TINE ARM PROTECTION TINE GUARD THREE-POINT HITCH TIRE / WHEEL SUPPORT ROTOR LOCK...

  • Page 11: Component Location - Pull-Type Hitch Model

    Introduction - RT10 Component Location - Pull-Type Hitch Model Figure 4 DRIVELINE CASING TILT ADJUSTMENT LEVER PULL-TYPE HITCH...
  • Page 12 Introduction - RT10...

  • Page 13: Safety

    Safety - RT10 Safety Safety Instructions Safety Symbols Qualified Operator Safety Use Safety Rules Safety Rules For Power Take-Off (PTO) Driven Equipment Machine Requirements And Capabilities Transport Safety Fire Prevention Maintenance Operation Starting Electrical Hydraulic System Fueling Welding And Grinding...
  • Page 14 Safety - RT10...

  • Page 15: Safety Instructions

    Understand the written instructions, rules and regulations: CAUTION • The written instructions from Farm King include the Warranty Registration, Dealer Inspection Report, Operator And Parts Manual and machine The signal word CAUTION on the machine signs (decals).

  • Page 16: Use Safety Rules

    Safety - RT10 Use Safety Rules Safety Rules For Power Take-Off (PTO) Driven Equipment • Read and follow instructions in this manual and the tractor’s Operators Manual before operating. • Keep PTO shields and all guards in place. Replace damaged or missing shields and guards before •...

  • Page 17: Machine Requirements And Capabilities

    Safety - RT10 Transport Safety Machine Requirements And Capabilities • Do not exceed 20 mph (32 kph). Reduce speed • Fasten seat belt securely. If equipped with a on rough roads and surfaces. foldable Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS), only fasten seat belt when ROPS is up and •...

  • Page 18: Fire Prevention

    Operation • Always clean fluid spills. Do not use gasoline or • The Farm King machine must be in good diesel fuel for cleaning parts. Use commercial operating condition before use. nonflammable solvents.

  • Page 19: Welding And Grinding

    Safety - RT10 Welding And Grinding • Always clean the machine and equipment, disconnect the battery, and disconnect the wiring from the machine controls before welding. Cover rubber hoses, battery and all other flammable parts. Keep a fire extinguisher near the machine when welding.

  • Page 20: Safety Signs And Equipment Decals

    Safety - RT10 Safety Signs And Equipment Danger of flying objects. With the rotation of arms, the tines could pick up and throw objects form the Decals working site. Maintain minimum safe distance [Figure 6]. Follow the instructions on all the signs (decals) that are on the equipment.
  • Page 21 Safety - RT10 Figure 9 Figure 11 Prohibition of stopping or transit. It is prohibited to Danger of entanglement. Keep clear of all rotating others than authorized personnel to stop or transit or spinning components of the equipment [Figure in the hay tedder proximity, when it is running.
  • Page 22 Safety - RT10 Figure 13 Grease all rotors [Figure 13]. Figure 14 Hoisting locations [Figure 14]. Figure 15 Greasing locations [Figure 15].

  • Page 23: Safety Sign-Off Form

    Untrained operators and failure to follow instructions can cause injury or death. Farm King follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be operating and / or maintaining the equipment must read and clearly understand ALL Safety, Operating and Maintenance information presented in this manual.
  • Page 24 Safety - RT10...

  • Page 25: Operation

    Operation - RT10 Operation Pre-Operation Checklist Tractor Requirements Entering The Operator’s Position Leaving The Operator’s Position Connecting To Tractor Three-Point Hitch Pull-Type Hitch Connecting The PTO Driveline PTO Driveline Length Check PTO Driveline Bottoming Out Check Reducing The PTO Driveline Length...
  • Page 26 Operation - RT10...

  • Page 27: Pre-Operation Checklist

    Operation - RT10 Pre-Operation Checklist Tractor Requirements Before operating the equipment for the first time The tractor must satisfy the following requirements, and each time thereafter, check the following items: depending on model. 1. Lubricate the equipment per the schedule Pull-Type Hitch Models: outline in the Maintenance Section.

  • Page 28: Entering The Operator's Position

    Operation - RT10 Entering The Operator’s Position Connecting To Tractor Enter the operator’s position, start the engine, and Always inspect the tractor’s hitch and equipment’s release the parking brake. hitch before connecting. See the tractor’s owner’s manual. IMPORTANT Move the tractor into position in front of the equipment.

  • Page 29: Three-Point Hitch

    Operation - RT10 Three-Point Hitch NOTE: It may be necessary to lengthen or shorten the top link to align it with the equipment’s Move the tractor drawbar into the storage position mounting hole (see the tractor’s operator’s or remove (if necessary) to prevent interference manual for the correct procedure).

  • Page 30: Pull-Type Hitch

    Operation - RT10 Pull-Type Hitch Figure 19 Move the tractor backwards, aligning the drawbar with the tedder hitch (see the tractor’s operator’s manual for the correct procedure). Figure 18 Install the hitch pin (Item 1) and retaining pin to securely fasten the tedder hitch to the tractor drawbar [Figure 19].

  • Page 31: Connecting The Pto Driveline

    Operation - RT10 Connecting The PTO Driveline Retract the collar (Item 1) and slide the PTO driveline onto the tractor PTO shaft. Release the collar and Stop the engine and leave the operator’s position the driveline will lock onto the shaft. Push and pull (see “Leaving The Operator’s Position”...

  • Page 32: Pto Driveline Length Check

    Operation - RT10 PTO Driveline Length Check Figure 21 Due to variations in distances between tractor PTO RETRACTED shafts and implement input shafts, drivelines may (COMPRESSED LENGTH) need to be shortened or a longer shaft may be required. When fitting the implement to the tractor, the PTO driveline, with telescoping sections, must be inspected.

  • Page 33: Reducing The Pto Driveline Length

    Operation - RT10 Reducing The PTO Driveline Length Figure 22 Stop the engine and leave the operator’s position IMPLEMENT (see “Leaving The Operator’s Position” on page PTO SHAFT 24). Make sure the PTO driveline and all rotating components have come to a complete stop before leaving the operator’s position.

  • Page 34: Pto Driveline Engagement Check

    Operation - RT10 PTO Driveline Engagement Check If the measured maximum operating length is less than the Maximum Operating Length calculation Stop the engine and leave the operator’s position (from Step 3), the PTO driveline has adequate (see “Leaving The Operator’s Position” on page engagement 24).

  • Page 35: Tilt Adjustment

    Operation - RT10 Tilt Adjustment Pull-Type Hitch Figure 26 Three-Point Hitch Figure 25 Turn the adjustment lever (Item 1) of the pull-type hitch to change the rotary unit tilt with respect to the ground [Figure 26]. Turn the lever counter clockwise (Direction A) to...

  • Page 36: Field Operation

    Operation - RT10 Field Operation Working Configuration Connect the tedder to the tractor. See “Connecting Preliminary information To Tractor” on page 24 and “Connecting The PTO The hay tedder is an agricultural implement used to Driveline” on page 27. spread, aerate, and turn over any type of previously Drive the tedder to the work place.

  • Page 37: Working Process

    Operation - RT10 Working process IMPORTANT The aeration process begins as the tractor moves forward with the rotation of the rotary units. The tines skim and scrape the ground, harvesting the Except for cases where otherwise specified, cut crop, and spreading the crop rearwards evenly.

  • Page 38: Changing Direction / Reverse

    Operation - RT10 Changing Direction / Reverse Danger Zones At the end of the field when the tractor and hay Figure 33 tedder must change direction or reverse, it is essential that the tines are lifted from the ground. DANGER...

  • Page 39: Transporting

    Operation - RT10 Transporting Figure 34 Always comply with federal, state, local and provincial laws regarding the transport of farm equipment on pubic roadways. The tines must be lifted sufficiently off the ground during transportation. Three-Point Hitch: Act on the tractor hydraulic lift, and raise the equipment about 16—20”...
  • Page 40 Operation - RT10 WARNING Use of an unapproved hitch or tractor / tow vehicle can result in loss of control, leading to serious injury or death. Tractor / tow vehicle and hitch must have the rated capacity to tow equipment.

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    Maintenance - RT10 Maintenance Troubleshooting Service Schedule Chart Lubrication Recommendations PTO Driveline Grease Locations Rotor Grease Locations Gearbox Checking Gear Oil Level Changing Oil Cleaning Tine Replacement Safety And Equipment Signs Storage And Return To Service Storage Return To Service...
  • Page 42 Maintenance - RT10...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Maintenance - RT10 Troubleshooting WARNING Instructions are necessary before operating or servicing equipment. Read and understand the Operator And Parts Manual and safety signs (decals) on equipment. Follow warnings and instructions in the manuals when making repairs, adjustments or servicing. Check for correct function after adjustments, repairs or service.

  • Page 44: Service Schedule Chart

    Maintenance - RT10 Service Schedule Chart Maintenance work must be done at regular intervals. Failure to do so will result in excessive wear and early failures. The service schedule is a guide for correct maintenance of the equipment. SERVICE PROCEDURES...

  • Page 45: Lubrication

    Maintenance - RT10 Lubrication PTO Driveline Grease Locations Recommendations IMPORTANT Always use a good quality multi-purpose / lithium base grease when lubricating the equipment. Fluid such as engine oil, hydraulic fluid, IMPORTANT coolants, grease, etc. must be disposed of in an environmentally safe manner. Some...

  • Page 46: Rotor Grease Locations

    Maintenance - RT10 Rotor Grease Locations Figure 36 Figure 38 8-10 Apply two to three pumps of grease to the guard bushings (Item 1) [Figure 36]. Apply eight to ten pumps of grease to the telescoping member (Item 2) [Figure 36].

  • Page 47: Gearbox

    Maintenance - RT10 Gearbox Tine Replacement Checking Gear Oil Level Figure 40 Figure 39 Park the tractor and equipment on a flat level surface. Replace tines if found to be worn or broken. Remove the locking nut, clamp, and screw (Item IMPORTANT 1).

  • Page 48: Safety And Equipment Signs

    Maintenance - RT10 Safety And Equipment Signs Storage And Return To Service Remove all portions of the damaged safety sign Storage (decal). Sometimes it may be necessary to store the Thoroughly clean the area with glass cleaner. equipment for an extended period of time. Below is a list of items to perform before storage.

  • Page 49: Parts Identification

    Parts Identification - RT10 Parts Identification General Parts Information Guards Pull-Type Hitch Three-Point Hitch Main Components Driveline PTO - Pull-Type Hitch - 8020436 PTO - Three-Point Hitch - 8020435 Decal Kit...
  • Page 50 Parts Identification - RT10...

  • Page 51: General Parts Information

    Parts Identification - RT10 General Parts Information The parts identification section lists the descriptions, part numbers, and quantities for all North American base model RT10 Tedders. Contact your Farm King dealer for additional parts information. Guards ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 52: Pull-Type Hitch

    Parts Identification - RT10 Pull-Type Hitch...
  • Page 53 Parts Identification - RT10 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION R18030651 DRAWBAR R18030652 CRANK R3011252 SCREW TE 8 X 35 R3020209 SELF LOCKING NUT 8 MA R3011216 SCREW TE 12 X 35 UNI 5737 R3020202 SELF LOCKING NUT M12 R3011601 SCREW TE 6 X 25...

  • Page 54: Three-Point Hitch

    Parts Identification - RT10 Three-Point Hitch...
  • Page 55 Parts Identification - RT10 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION R18030646 TRANSPORT FRAME R12880513 HITCH PIN R3080202 SAFETY PIN R3030176 FLAT WASHER 22 R18030647 SUPPORT LEG L. 710 R3011218 PIN 18 X 55 R3020214 SELF LOCKING NUT 18 MA R3020204 SELF LOCKING NUT 18 MA...

  • Page 56: Main Components

    Parts Identification - RT10 Main Components...
  • Page 57 Parts Identification - RT10 COMPLETE ARM - CLOCKWISE COMPLETE ARM - COUNTER CLOCKWISE...
  • Page 58 Parts Identification - RT10 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION R9070101 PROTECTION GUARD R4010702 CLAMP 80 ÷ 100 R18030657 CENTRAL GEAR BOX COUPLING R18030623 CENTRAL GEAR BOX 180 R3030704 SCHNOR WASHER 0 8 R3010606 SCREW T.C.C.E.I. M 8 X 20 R4010822 CONICAL PLUG 3/8"...
  • Page 59 Parts Identification - RT10 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION R3080103 SPRING PIN 6 X 40 R3011211 HH SCREW 10 X 25 5739 R3030159 WASHER M10 R18031101 CRAZY WHEEL AXLE R. R18031102 CRAZY WHEEL AXLE L. R18031103 COMPLETE PIVOTING WHEEL ATTACHMENT R12070313 TIRE 15.600.6...

  • Page 60: Driveline

    Parts Identification - RT10 Driveline...
  • Page 61 Parts Identification - RT10 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION R12260003 OIL SEAL 35.72.10 R3120105 SNAP RING I 72-7437-75 R3120102 SNAP RING E 35-7435-75 R12240109 BEARING 6207 R12320301 SHAFT FOR PTO R3110003 KEY 8X7X40 R3120120 SPRING RING BR 52 INA R12070302 ROLLER BUSH HK 4520...

  • Page 62: Pto - Pull-Type Hitch - 8020436

    Parts Identification - RT10 PTO - Pull-Type Hitch - 8020436 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION R12881476 TRIANGULAR FORK R12881477 COMPLETE CROSS R12881478 FORK SPLINED 1.3/8” Z6 R12881479 TUBE EXT. L.885 R12881480 TUBE INT. L.885 R12881481 INTERNAL TRIANGULAR FORK R12881527 LIMITING 2 G. 1.3/8” Z6...

  • Page 63: Pto - Three-Point Hitch - 8020435

    Parts Identification - RT10 PTO - Three-Point Hitch - 8020435 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION R12881545 EXTERNAL TRIANGULAR FORK R12881546 INTERNAL TRIANGULAR FORK R12881478 FORK SPLINED 1.3/8” Z6 R12881547 TUBE EXT. R12881548 TUBE INT. R12881549 COMPLETE CROSS R12881527 LIMITING 2 G. 1.3/8” Z6...

  • Page 64: Decal Kit

    Parts Identification - RT10 Decal Kit ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION R9270207 KIT OF EU ADHESIVE LABELS (SAFETY AND EQUIPMENT DECALS)

  • Page 65: Specifications And Shipping Kit Numbers

    Specifications And Shipping Kit Numbers - RT10 Specifications And Shipping Kit Numbers Specifications Shipping Kit And Bundle Numbers Hardware Torque Values Metric Chart Imperial Chart...
  • Page 66 Specifications And Shipping Kit Numbers - RT10...

  • Page 67: Specifications

    Specifications And Shipping Kit Numbers - RT10 Specifications Specifications Three-Point Hitch Pull-Type Hitch Working width 10.2 ft (310 cm) 10.2 ft (310 cm) Transport width 8.2 ft (250 cm) 8.2 ft (250 cm) Tine holder arms Tines PTO speed 540 rpm...

  • Page 68: Shipping Kit And Bundle Numbers

    Specifications And Shipping Kit Numbers - RT10 Shipping Kit And Bundle Numbers The following is a list of Kit Numbers for this product and the Bundle Numbers, Descriptions, and Quantities for each Kit. Qty. Bundle Description 10’ Three-Point Tedder w/Slip Clutch, Flo Tires...

  • Page 69: Hardware Torque Values

    Specifications And Shipping Kit Numbers - RT10 Hardware Torque Values Metric Chart NOTE: Do not use the values listed in the charts if a different torque value or tightening procedure is specified in this manual for a specific application. Torque values listed are for general use only.

  • Page 70: Imperial Chart

    Specifications And Shipping Kit Numbers - RT10 Hardware Torque Values (Cont’d) Imperial Chart NOTE: Do not use the values listed in the charts if a different torque value or tightening procedure is specified in this manual for a specific application. Torque values listed are for general use only.

  • Page 71: Warranty

    Warranty - RT10 Warranty Farm King Base Limited Warranty Repair Parts Limited Warranty What Is Not Covered Authorized Dealer And Labor Costs Warranty Requirements EXCLUSIVE EFFECT OF WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY...
  • Page 72 Warranty - RT10...

  • Page 73: Farm King Base Limited Warranty

    If Farm King determines that it will pay labor costs for warranty work, it will do so by issuing a credit to the dealer’s or distributor’s account.
  • Page 74 Corrections of defects and improper workmanship in the manner, and for the applicable time periods, provided for herein shall constitute fulfillment of all responsibilities of Farm King to the purchaser, and Farm King shall not be liable in negligence, contract, or on any other basis with respect to the subject equipment.
  • Page 76 www.farm-king.com 301 Mountain Street South Morden, Manitoba Canada R6M 1X7 Toll Free: 1-888-FK-80001 E-mail: info@buhler.com www.farm-king.com Equipment shown is subject to change without notice. ©2022 Buhler Trading Inc. Printed in USA TSX:BUI a division of Buhler Industries Inc.

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