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ROTARY TILLER OPERATION AND ASSEMBLY MANUAL RT5CL,RT6CL,RT7CL For more information and questions, please contact Customer Service: 1-844-338-8721...
INTRO DUCT I ON TO THE OWNER: Read this manual before operating your implement. Keep this manual handy for reference. Require all operators to read this manual carefully and become acquainted with all adjustments and operating procedures before attempting to operate the equipment. READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR IMPLEMENT.
DESC RIP TIO N GENERAL DESCRIPTION Your Rotary Tiller has been carefully designed for cultivating and stirring up soil for gardens, food plots and other tillage needs. This manual is provided to give you the necessary operation and maintenance instructions for keeping your rotary tiller in excellent operating condition.
SAFETY THE BEST SAFETY DEVICE IS AN INFORMED, CAREFUL OPERATOR. WE ASK YOU TO BE THAT KIND OF OPERATOR. YOUR SAFETY is our concern. We design and manufacture our implements with this in mind. Our design can’t eliminate an operator’s careless actions. Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, judgment, and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment.
SA F ETY AN D IN ST RUCT ION D ECA LS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately if Damaged!
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SAF ET Y AN D I NST R U CT I ON D ECA LS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately if Damaged!
SA F ETY SAFETY GUIDELINES Never exceed the limits of any piece of machinery, whether the power unit of the implement. If its ability Most accidents can be avoided by a few seconds of to perform a job safely is in question DO NOT TRY IT. thought and a careful approach to handling equipment.
SA F E TY Make sure the implement is properly secured, When engaging the PTO, the engine RPM should adjusted and in good operating condition. always be at idle speed. Once engaged and ready to start, raise PTO speed to 540-RPM and maintain Before using the implement, check and adjust PTO throughout operation.
SA F ETY Ensure the rear-guard assembly is in place to reduce steps: disengage power to the power unit, lower the the possibility of objects being thrown. 3-point hitch and all raised components to the ground, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key and This implement is intended for agricultural unfasten seat belt.
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SA FET Y STORAGE WARNING: Never attempt to move implement by hand. Always use a power unit to position an implement for storage. Block the implement securely for storage. Keep children and bystanders away from storage area. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Before each use, perform all necessary maintenance described in the maintenance section.
AS S EM BLY TOOLS REQUIRED *Remove the hardware box and set aside. • TIN SNIPS (Hardware box contents are • SOCKETS AND WRENCHES - 9/16”, 3/4”, 15/16”, listed on pg. 28). AND 1-1/4”. (IMPACT WRENCH IS PREFERRED) 4. Remove the front guard plate. 1.
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AS S E M B LY 7. Before setting on level ground, remove the pin *CAT I pins are installed in the front hole and (2) 5/8” x from the kick stand, flip the kick stand over and set 2” Grade 5 bolts are installed in the rear. at desired height.
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AS S EM BLY 14. Using the 5/8” x 4” hex bolt, install the 2-1/4” 20. Assembly of your Rotary Tiller is now complete. spacer. Please read the next section of this manual for filling gearboxes with oil and lubricating instructions and sizing your PTO (if applicable).
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AS S E M B LY BEFORE PUTTING YOUR 7. Using a 7/8” wrench, remove the ½” pipe plug located at the top of the side gearbox and a 9/16” ROTARY TILLER INTO SERVICE wrench to remove the 1/8” check plug located on the side of the side gearbox.
AT TAC HI N G ATTACHING TO A TRACTOR 8. Make sure driveline is properly installed and level before checking driveline collapsible length. 1. Place tiller and tractor on level ground. 9. With driveline level, measure 1” back from universal 2.
M O D I F Y I N G P TO Final Inspection and Adjustments IMPORTANT: PTO driveline may be too long for some tractor models, causing tractor transaxle damage. Modify driveline if necessary. Attach Rotary Tiller to tractor and check tiller-to-tractor driveline telescoping length clearance. (See MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE in Lubrication and Maintenance section.) MODIFY PTO DRIVELINE Modify PTO Driveline (If Necessary)
MO DIF YI NG PTO SIZING THE PTO SHAFT CHECK DRIVELINE MAXIMUM LENGTH Refer to Figure 1 Refer to Figure 2 1. Detach the driveline from tractor PTO shaft and pull outer and inner drivelines apart. Make sure driveline’s collapsible length is acceptable. 2.
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M O D I F Y I N G P TO 7. Start tractor and raise Rotary Tiller just enough to remove support blocks. 8. Slowly engage tractor hydraulic 3-point control lever to lower the tiller while checking for sufficient drawbar clearance.
OP ERATI NG/ MA IN T E N A NC E OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4. Slip clutch operational check. After the implement has been stored for thirty days or more perform the 1. With the Rotary Tiller positioned on level ground, following operational check.
R E VE R SIN G T I LL ER TI NE D I R ECTI O N 8. Slide gearbox to left approximately 5”. Side hex shaft 1. Detach tiller from tractor. should drop out of gearbox on right hand side. 2.
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RE VER SI N G T IL L E R T IN E D I R ECT I ON 12. On the side opposite where hex shaft was inserted, NOTE: DO NOT tighten any of the six find washer held in by snap ring. gearbox bolts until all six have been threaded and started.
STORAGE STORAGE IMPORTANT: When the unit is going to be stored for an extended amount of time, please perform the following steps to keep the oil seals from deteriorating. • Spray shaft extensions with a suitable dry film or similar preservative. •...
PARTS Rotary Tiller Parts List RT5CL, RT6CL, RT7CL Item # Part# Description 7TBSWH Backstrap w/ Hardware (yellow) (4',5',6',&7') STTLHLAWH Left Hand Lift Arm w/ Hardware (yellow) (4',5',&6') 7TLHLAWH Left Hand Lift Arm w/ Hardware (yellow) (7') STTRHLAWH Right Hand Lift Arm w/ hardware (yellow) (4',5',&6')
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PARTS 7TLHSSWH Left hand Tiller Skid Shoe (yellow) (7') 7TRHSSWH Right hand Tiller Skid Shoe (yellow) (7') P-P1826 16 Link Chain (18" long) P-P1827 1/4" Chain Shackle 9000014 Tiller Top Gearbox w/ Hardware (4',5',6',&7') 9000015 Tiller Side Gearbox w/ Hardware (4',5',6',&7') Tiller Category 1 Lift Pin (4',5',6') 7TC12SPWLP Tiller Category 1&2 Step Lift Pin (7')
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PARTS RT5CL, RT6CL, RT7CL Tiller Top Gearbox 9000014 Item # Part# Description S-201 Seal S-209 Seal S-504 Pipe Plug-Inner 6f S-122 14x7.5x40mm key S-502 Vent Plug S-407 Retaining Ring 1G150-45 Washer S-406 Retaining Ring S-124 Bearing H-C0144 Gasket (rectangle) H-C0142...
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PA RTS RT5CL, RT6CL, RT7CL Standard Tiller Side Gearbox 9000015 Item # Part# Description Item # Part# Description H-C0253 Washer H-C0245 Side Gearbox H-C0216 Washer Sealed Cap H-C0255 Washer 2000016 Side Gearbox 2000019 Main Seal Ring Gasket-Input Non-Service 3/8"-16x1" hex...
TO RQU E S PEC IF ICAT IONS Proper torque for American fasteners used on manufactured implement. AMERICAN Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).* Bolt Head Markings WRENCH BOLT DIAMETER SIZE(IN.)”A” (IN.)”B” AND GRADE 2 GRADE 5 GRADE 8 THREAD SIZE 7/16 1/4 -20 UNC...
TRO U BL ESH O OT IN G PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Cannot attach PTO shaft to the PTO shaft is too long, PTO yoke Cut PTO shaft per OM tractor attachment pin is seized. instructions, lubricate attachment pin. Tillage depth insufficient Tractor is holding tiller up, Adjust lift arm settings on...
WA RRANTY MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY Manufacturer warrants to the original purchaser that the purchased product is free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year commencing on the date of original purchase, as evidenced by the original receipt, and will, at its option, repair, replace, or issue credit for any product or part found to be defective.
WA RRA N T Y WARRANTY DISCLAIMER: This limited warranty is in lieu of, and manufacturer disclaims and excludes any express and implied warranties with respect to the product including, without limitation, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. No other express warranty, whether written or oral, given by any person or entity, including a retailer, with respect to any product, shall bind manufacturer.
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