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BEFCO

Operator’s Manual

TILL-RITE

Side-Shift Rotary Tiller

T60-266, 366
T60-274, 374

The operator’s manual is a technical service guide and must always accompany the machine.

Manual 971-103B

January 2014

Summary of Contents for TILL-RITE T60-266

Page 1: ...BEFCO Operator s Manual TILL RITE Side Shift Rotary Tiller T60 266 366 T60 274 374 The operator s manual is a technical service guide and must always accompany the machine Manual 971 103B January 2014...

Page 2: ...r each have been selected using the following guidelines DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially h...

Page 3: ...Working Limitations 23 3 13 Headland Procedure 23 3 12 Finer Pulverization 23 3 11 Working Speed 22 3 10 Working Depth 22 3 09 Test Run 21 3 08 Start Up 19 3 07 Attaching to the Tractor 18 3 06 Pre O...

Page 4: ...s damage can occur to the machine and or the operator CAUTION Unless otherwise specified all hardware is metric Use only metric tools on metric hardware Other tools that do not fit properly can slip a...

Page 5: ...parts should be used 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 owne...

Page 6: ...ator s manuals and is instructed in safe and proper use 2 01 Preparation 1 Before operating equipment read and understand the operator s manual and the safety signs see fig 2 2 Thoroughly inspect the...

Page 7: ...fter striking an obstacle disengage the PTO shut the tractor down and thoroughly inspect for damage before restarting 7 Never engage the PTO until the tiller is in the down position and resting on the...

Page 8: ...Fig 2 Safety decals implement replace immediately if damaged SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 8 BEFCO TILL RITE T60 OPERATOR S MANUAL right side left side...

Page 9: ...Safety decals driveline replace immediately if damaged SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 9 BEFCO TILL RITE T60 OPERATOR S MANUAL placed on outer shield placed on outer tube...

Page 10: ...ness can override the safety features built into our machines Injury prevention and work safety aside from the features on our tillers are very much due to the responsible use of the equipment It must...

Page 11: ...r they could fail upon impact with heavy solid objects such as steel guard rails and concrete abutments Such impact could cause the broken objects to be thrown outward at very high velocities To reduc...

Page 12: ...tup and service including lubrication is the responsibility of the dealer It is up to him to assure that the machine is in perfect condition and ready to be used It is his responsibility to ensure tha...

Page 13: ...pper hitch in place in the shipping position 4 Bolt the hitch together see fig 3 and bolt it to the tiller 5 Ensure the breather plug see 2 fig 4 is screwed into the chain case see 3 fig 4 Check the g...

Page 14: ...times from completely open to completely closed to be sure it opens and closes without difficulty Note Lightly greasing the hexagonal drive shaft helps to side shift the tiller 9 Grease right rotor su...

Page 15: ...olding the locking clamps to the front and rear of the gearbox housing 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 lev...

Page 16: ...OPERATION 16 BEFCO TILL RITE T60 OPERATOR S MANUAL Fig 9 The three point linkage can be shifted from the center mount position a to the left b into the desired position c a b c...

Page 17: ...hree point hitch of the tiller shifted completely to the right 3 04 Depth Control The tilling depth is controlled by raising or lowering the side skids The tilling depth is at its maximum when the ski...

Page 18: ...nd the drive chain is lubricated 2 The oil in gearbox is between and 2 3 full 3 The driveline cross and bearings have been greased 4 No wrappings or foreign objects are on the machine or driveline 5 T...

Page 19: ...or detaching driveline making adjustments servicing or cleaning the machine 3 07 Attaching to the Tractor Unit may be used on tractors ranging from 30 to 60 HP equipped with a standard rear PTO and ca...

Page 20: ...g 13 5 Install the shielded driveline to the tractor by first lining up the splines and depressing the snap pin Push the yoke onto the PTO shaft as far as it will go Release the pin and pull back slow...

Page 21: ...ground Open up the throttle to full power Avoid working in reverse Before beginning work always remember that the operator is responsible for 1 Safe and correct operation of the tractor and tiller 2 L...

Page 22: ...lete stop before dismounting the tractor WARNING Do not allow the tractor rpm to go below full throttle when working This can cause damage to your tractor 3 09 Test Run After running the tiller 120 to...

Page 23: ...el 3 Begin working again9 NOTE Best practice dictates that the machine be lifted no more than just enough to clear the ground Running the machine at an angle above 15 could damage the PTO 3 14 Working...

Page 24: ...slope 5 Pass diagonally through sharp dips and avoid sharp drops to prevent hanging up the tractor and implement 6 Slow down on sharp turns and slopes to prevent tipping or loss of control 7 Watch fo...

Page 25: ...intenance 6 Never work under equipment unless it is blocked securely 7 Always use personal protection devices such as eye hand and hearing protectors when performing any service or maintenance 8 Frequ...

Page 26: ...Daily Ensure blades are not broken and bolts are tight Grease the rotor support the driveline cross and bearings and telescopic tubes Check the gearbox for oil level 4 Weekly Check the blades for exce...

Page 27: ...left indicates a left handed blade 4 04 Driveline DANGER Only use the original driveline supplied with this tiller and always with the safety shielding in place Carefully read and file away the drive...

Page 28: ...escoping tube 6 Reassemble the driveline halves and connect to tractor and tiller Raise and lower tiller again to be sure driveline does not bottom out in shortest position and has a minimum overlap o...

Page 29: ...ssary to tighten the spring nuts see fig 18 on the slip clutch Tighten the spring nuts in turn increments then test run the unit for 600 to 800 ft Repeat the operation if necessary The discs on the cl...

Page 30: ...154 209 105 142 69 94 1 5 M14 154 208 109 147 70 95 12 9 16 144 195 98 133 62 84 2 M14 120 163 85 115 55 75 20 1 2 98 133 66 90 44 59 1 25 M12 106 144 75 102 48 66 13 1 2 94 128 64 87 41 56 1 5 M12 7...

Page 31: ...eassembling the gearbox ensure that there is precise mesh between ring and pinion gears 5 02 Chain Case To remove the chain do the following 1 Unbolt chain case cover 2 Remove the chain case cover tak...

Page 32: ...wing for prolonged storage 1 Wash the tiller carefully 2 Inspect the tiller and replace worn or damaged parts 3 Tighten all hardware 4 Grease all areas indicated under maintenance 5 Cover the tiller f...

Page 33: ...Worn blades Slip clutch slipping Ground speed too fast Machine skips and leaves crop residue Check shear bolt If sheared replace it Broken shear bolt PTO turning but not blades Remove chain case and c...

Page 34: ...eating of bearings Operator s Manual Review the Operator s Manual with the customer Explain the following Warranty Safe operation and service Correct machine installation and operation Daily and perio...

Page 35: ...or performance of any warranty on the Company s Machine are those set forth herein In no event will the dealer the Company or any company affiliated with the Company be liable for a Injuries or damage...

Page 36: ...shop It is assumed that the dealer has the appropriate general and special tools to service the Machine Time required for replacement of knives oil grease and to remove excessive dirt from the Machine...

Page 37: ...and understand clearly that there were and are no other representations of warranties either expressed or implied made by anyone I have been advised on proper operation maintenance and lubrication pr...

Page 38: ...Cut along this line Fold here BEFCO Inc Warranty Department P O Box 6036 Rocky Mount NC 27802 6036 Place stamp here...

Page 39: ...BEFCO Parts Manual TILL RITE Side Shift Rotary Tiller T60 266 366 T60 274 374 Parts Manual 01 2014 T60 266 274 Ver A T60 366 374 BEFCO T60 X66 X74 US lwp December 16 2013...

Page 40: ...TILL RITE T60 FRAME OPERATOR S MANUAL T60 266 366 274 374 PARTS MANUAL 40 BEFCO 01 2014...

Page 41: ...ne C style left 000 1071S 17 Tine C style right11 000 1071D 16 1 Flanged pivot left 208000 above 008 7102 1 Flanged pivot left 207999 below 008 0088 15 1 Flanged pivot right 208000 above 008 7052 1 Fl...

Page 42: ...TILL RITE T60 FRAME OPERATOR S MANUAL T60 266 366 274 374 PARTS MANUAL 42 BEFCO 01 2014...

Page 43: ...7 2 Bolt HH M12 1 75x40 C8 8 Z F 002 3265 66 4 Nut HH M12 1 75 C6 Z TK 000 3038 65 4 Washer lock 12 Z 000 1077 64 2 Bolt HH M12 1 75x60 C8 8 Z F 002 1257 63 7 Bolt HH M10 1 50x30 C8 8 Z F 000 1278 62...

Page 44: ...TILL RITE T60 FRAME OPERATOR S MANUAL T60 266 366 274 374 PARTS MANUAL 44 BEFCO 01 2014...

Page 45: ...37 0160 1 Decal CAUTION Read operator s manual 950 417B 1 Decal DANGER Moving parts hazard 950 486B 1 Decal DANGER Rotating blades hazard 950 209B 1 Decal DANGER Avoid injury from PTO 950 109B 2 Nut H...

Page 46: ...TILL RITE T60 GEARBOX 540 RPM OPERATOR S MANUAL T60 266 366 274 374 PARTS MANUAL 46 BEFCO 01 2014...

Page 47: ...Sprocket Z12 008 0162 20 1 Bolt HH M10 1 50x45 C8 8 Z F 002 6329 19 6 Washer lock 10 Z 000 1280 18 1 Flange top shaft 008 0172 17 1 Bearing 6309 000 1085 16 1 Oil seal 55 80 10 003 2512 15 1 Spacer 0...

Page 48: ...TILL RITE T60 DRIVELINE SLIP CLUTCH OPERATOR S MANUAL T60 266 366 274 374 PARTS MANUAL 48 BEFCO 04 2009...

Page 49: ...Z P 001 9360 21 1 Pressure disc 1135007C 20 1 Inner disc 1135008C 19 2 Bolt HH M12 1 25x70 C 8 8 Z P 000 5672 18 1 Body slip clutch 1705005C 17 2 Washer lock M12 ZC 000 1077 16 2 Nut HH M12 1 25 C6 ZC...

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Page 51: ...tails in this manual without the expressed written permission of the Company Technical information provided in this manual is approximate the Company reserves the right to modify or improve the models...

Page 52: ...BEFCO T60 X66 X74 US lwp Printed in the USA December 16 2013 P O Box 6036 Rocky Mount NC 27802 6036 Tel 252 977 9920 Fax 252 977 9718 www befco com...

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