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- Page 1 BEFCO ® Operator’s Manual TILL-RITE Side-Shift Rotary Tiller T30-134, 234, 534 T30-142, 242, 542 T30-150, 250, 550 The operator’s manual is a technical service guide and must always accompany the machine. Manual 971-100B December 2020...
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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 4.05 - Safety Shear Bolt 4.06 - Safety Slip Clutch 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 BEFCO NDEX...
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Page 4: General Information
Warranty is provided for customers who operate and maintain their equipment as described in this manual. Warranty registration is accomplished by the dealer by completing and forwarding the Warranty Registration form to the Company, along with 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. BEFCO ENERAL NFORMATION... -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
8. Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs are properly installed and in good condition. 9. Consult local utility companies to make certain there are no buried gas lines, electrical cables, etc., in the work area before beginning operation. BEFCO AFETY RECAUTIONS... -
Page 7: Starting And Stopping
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. Unless you have purchased a special version with PTO at 2000 rpm. BEFCO AFETY RECAUTIONS... - Page 8 ’ PERATOR ANUAL Fig. 2 - Safety decals - implement; replace immediately if damaged. right side left side BEFCO AFETY RECAUTIONS...
- Page 9 ’ PERATOR ANUAL Safety decals - driveline; replace immediately if damaged. placed on outer shield placed on outer tube BEFCO AFETY RECAUTIONS...
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Page 10: Operational Safety
(which is designed to reduce the possibility of thrown objects) must be installed. 6. The majority of accidents involve entanglements on the driveline, injury of bystanders by objects thrown by the rotating blades, and operators being knocked BEFCO PERATION... - Page 11 When attaining a minimum 20% of tractor and equipment weight on the front wheels, you must not exceed the ROPS weight certification. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not guess or estimate! Refer to Table 3 - Technical Features, page 31. BEFCO PERATION...
- Page 12 CAUTION: Stand clear of bands when cutting as they could be under sufficient tension to cause them to fly loose. Take care in removing bands and wire, they often have extremely sharp edges and cut very easily. See Chapter 4 - Maintenance. See Chapter 7 - Pre-Delivery Checklist. BEFCO PERATION...
- Page 13 4). Check the gearbox oil level (see #1, fig. 5). It should be approximately half full. If needed add SAE 90W gear oil. Fig. 5 1. gearbox 2. locking clamps 3. sliding frame 4. side plate shield bolt 5. telescopic shield BEFCO PERATION...
- Page 14 (see #4, fig. 7). Ensure it is tightened properly. The chain hitch also works as a stop for the sliding frame to limit its travel. Refer to Table 2 - Torque Specifications, page 31. See Section 3.03 - Side-Shift. BEFCO PERATION...
- Page 15 Do not remove the nuts. 2. Push the sliding frame (#2, fig. 8) towards the left to its new desired position. This can be done without levers or turnbuckles. Do not shift it right of center. 3. Re-tighten the 8 nuts. BEFCO PERATION...
- Page 16 ’ PERATOR ANUAL Fig. 9 The three point linkage can be shifted from the center mount position (a) to the left (b) into the desired position (c). BEFCO PERATION...
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Page 17: Depth Control
Lowering the skids, raises the tiller from the ground and lowers its working depth. Fig. 10 1. locking nut 2. adjustment arm 3. side skid 4. chain case BEFCO PERATION... -
Page 18: Pre-Operational Check
11. When working, make sure the tractor hitch is in the “float” position, in order to allow the tiller to rest on the skids and therefore to follow the contour of the ground. Refer to Table 2 - Torque Specifications, page 31. BEFCO PERATION... -
Page 19: Attaching To The Tractor
CAUTION: Check the tractor PTO rpm to ensure it is set at 540 and turns clockwise. Always ensure that the tractor tire pressure is correct according to the tractor operator’s manual. Fig. 12 1. sliding frame 2. telescopic shield 3. hitch pin Refer to Table 3 - Technical Features, page 31. BEFCO PERATION... - Page 20 8. Attach the safety chains of the PTO shaft to the tiller and the tractor to keep the shielding from rotating. Allow enough slack for the sliding plastic shielding to slide in and out. Fig. 13 - Correct work position of the tiller. A 1 to 2 degree rearward tilt is acceptable. BEFCO PERATION...
- Page 21 7. Checking to ensure that the cutting edge is the leading edge of the blade. 8. Checking that there are no wires, weeds, grass or other objects wrapped around the rotor. 9. Checking to see if front weights need to be added to the tractor in order to maintain balance. BEFCO PERATION...
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Page 22: Working Depth
3.10 - Working Depth Tilling depth is determined largely by the condition of the ground. When working on hard or on previously unworked ground, set maximum depth at 2” to 3”. Greater depth may require a second pass. BEFCO PERATION... -
Page 23: Working Speed
Under these extreme conditions it may be wise not to use the tiller as the primary tillage tool and therefore it is advised to run over the ground with a disc or plow prior to tilling. See Section 3.06 - Pre-Operational Check. BEFCO PERATION... -
Page 24: Uneven Terrain
(see fig. 14). CAUTION: All transport operations are to be done without the tiller working, and respecting all local traffic rules and regulations. Fig. 14 Raise the machine 14" to 16" from the ground during transport. 14" - 16" BEFCO PERATION... -
Page 25: Maintenance Safety
The company will not claim responsibility for use of unapproved parts and/or accessories and other damages as a result of their use. Refer to Table 2 - Torque Specifications, for head identification marking, page 31. BEFCO AINTENANCE... -
Page 26: Blade Maintenance
When replacing blades, it is best to replace them one at a time to maintain the original scroll pattern. If, however, it becomes necessary to remove them all, it is essential to maintain the scroll pattern of the blades (see fig. 15). To do BEFCO AINTENANCE... - Page 27 3. The cutting edge pointing to the left indicates a left-handed blade. Fig. 16 1. rotor shaft 2. flange 3. bolt 4. blade 5. washer 6. nut 4.04 - Driveline DANGER: Only use the original driveline supplied with this tiller and always with the safety shielding in place. BEFCO AINTENANCE...
- Page 28 6” in the longest position. 7. Install both driveline safety chains. One should be hooked in a hole on the outer driveline yoke shield and to the tractor to restrict outer shield rotation. The second BEFCO AINTENANCE...
- Page 29 PTO is still engaged), disengage the PTO, stop and turn off the tractor. Replace the broken shear bolt M06-1.00x40 C8.8 with another having the identical characteristic of the original (see fig. 18). Substituting different shear bolts other than those indicated by the manufacturer can render the safety inoperable. BEFCO AINTENANCE...
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Page 30: Safety Slip Clutch
Follow the instructions in reverse, if while working under normal conditions the clutch does not slip at all. Fig. 19 spring nut BEFCO AINTENANCE... - Page 31 9-22 7.2” ASAE cat. 2 T30-542 20-30 42” 47” 32” 9-22 7.2” shear bolt 2000 rpm T30-550 25-30 50” 55” 40” 9-22 7.2” * PTO at 2000 rpm and/or cat. 0 three point hitch are available upon request. BEFCO AINTENANCE...
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Page 32: Repair Procedures
1. Remove the chain and chain sprockets. 2. Unbolt the bolts holding the left rotor support. 3. Unbolt the bolts holding the left side panel. 4. Unbolt the bolts holding the right side panel and slip the rotor out of the rotor supports. BEFCO EPAIR ROCEDURES... -
Page 33: Suggested Spare Parts
Part # 7300007 Primer, gray - aerosol spray can 7300008 Paint, Befco orange - aerosol spray can 7300010 Paint, Befco black - aerosol spray can WARNING: Be sure to store the implement on a hard level surface and away from people especially children. -
Page 34: Troubleshooting
Slip clutch slipping. Check slip clutch. 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 35: 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 36: 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 37 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 41: 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 42 Place stamp here BEFCO, Inc. Warranty Department P.O. Box 6036 Rocky Mount, NC 27802-6036...
- Page 44 ® P.O. Box 6036 Rocky Mount, NC 27802-6036 Tel.: 252.977.9920 - Fax: 252.977.9718 www.befco.com ®...
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