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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are depen-
dent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of personnel in the operation, transport, 
maintenance and storage of equipment. Lack of attention to safety can result in accident, personal injury, 
reduction of efficiency and worst of all—loss of life. Watch for safety hazards and correct deficiencies 
promptly. Use the following safety precautions as a general guide to safe operations when using this 
machine. Additional safety precautions are used throughout this manual for specific operating and mainte
nance procedures. Read this manual and review the safety precautions often until you know the limitations.

1.

Read the Operator’s Manual. Failure to read the Operator’s Manual is considered a misuse of this 
equipment.

2.

Become familiar with all the machine’s controls and all the caution, warning and danger decals 
affixed to the machine before attempting to start or operate.

3.

Before starting or operating the machine, make a walk around inspection and check for obvious 
defects such as loose mounting bolts and damaged components. Correct any deficiency before
starting.

4.

Do not allow children to operate the implement. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper 
instruction.

5.

Do not carry passengers.

6.

Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. The operator 
should cease operation whenever anyone comes within the area.

7.

Clear the work area of objects which might be picked up and thrown.

8.

Do not operate without all guards and shields in place and in good condition.

9.

Lower implement to ground, stop tractor engine and apply parking brake before leaving the tractor.

10. Keep hands and feet away from implement.

11. Wear personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, protection for eyes, ears, feet, 

hands and head when operating or repairing the equipment. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry 
that may catch on equipment moving parts.

12. When performing adjustments or maintenance on the implement, first lower it to the ground or block 

it securely at a workable height.

13. Never stand between tractor and implement while tractor is being backed to the hitch.

14. Reduce speed when transporting implement to avoid bouncing and momentary loss of steering.

15. Use tractor flashing warning lights, day or night, when transporting implement on road or highways 

unless prohibited by law.

16. Use a rollover protective structure and seat belt equipped tractor for all implement operations.

This symbol is used to call attention to safe-
ty  precautions  that  should  be  followed  by
the  operator  to  avoid  accidents.  When  you
see this symbol, carefully read the message
that  follows  and  heed  its  advice.  Failure  to
comply with safety precautions could result
in serious bodily injury.

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Summary of Contents for RTS40

Page 1: ...SEMBLY l l OPERATION l l MAINTENANCE 707 4 00 81451 BUSH HOG Model RTS Rotary Tiller O Op pe er ra at to or r s s M Ma an nu ua al l All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o...

Page 2: ...h Hog parts which are manufactured with the same precision and skill as our original equipment Our trained service personnel are well informed on methods required to service Bush Hog equipment and are...

Page 3: ...warranty consideration must be made within forty five 45 days of failure It is the Retail Customer s responsibility for any cost incurred by the Dealer for traveling to or hauling of the product for t...

Page 4: ...for normal service or adjustment loss of crops or any other loss of income rental of substitute equipment expenses due to loss damage detention or delay in the delivery of equipment or parts resultin...

Page 5: ...n Torque Chart r 6 Slip clutch checked for proper operation r 7 All decals in place and readable See decal page r 8 Overall condition good i e paint welds r 9 Operators manual has been delivered to ow...

Page 6: ...of operation clear of all persons particularly small children and pets The operator should cease operation whenever anyone comes within the area 7 Clear the work area of objects which might be picked...

Page 7: ...ent relatively clean of for eign objects such as large rocks roots etc Each tiller is equipped with adjustable skid shoes and rear deflector shield for setting the desired operating depth and tilth of...

Page 8: ...m universal joint shield and mark on opposite section Figure 2 1 Do this for both sections E Raise and lower tiller to determine position with greatest distance between PTO shaft and gear box input sh...

Page 9: ...in good condi tion L Adjust lower lift arm to level tiller right to left Refer to tractor operator s manual for instructions M Adjust top link of tractor 3 point hitch to level tiller front to rear N...

Page 10: ...ottom hole being a 4 inch tilling depth Average soil with reasonable moisture will allow depth of 4 inches in one pass with a tractor forward speed of 2 mph Heavy or packed soil may require two passes...

Page 11: ...maintenance as outlined below Lower machine to ground turn off tractor and set parking brake before doing maintenance inspections or work Some checks may require raising machine off ground and support...

Page 12: ...urpose grease with grease gun 2 Driveline Guard Apply 2 3 shots of multi purpose grease with grease gun to plastic fitting 3 Driveline Disconnect PTO driveline pull the two sections apart apply thin c...

Page 13: ...UE TO IMPROPER SLIP CLUTCH TORQUE SETTING 4 3 BLADE REPLACEMENT Tiller blades should be replaced when they have approximately 1 4 of wear left on tip of blade Figure 4 2 To replace blades remove bolts...

Page 14: ...y debris which might cause persons working on the assembly to trip 3 Arrange parts to be assembled neatly in the work area and have tools or other mechanical assisting devices in easy reach 4 Inspect...

Page 15: ...iller frame using four 1 2 inch U bolts lockwashers and nuts Space hitch lugs to dimensions shown in Figure 5 2 K Install hitch pins onto lugs securing with two 7 8 lockwashers and nuts L Install top...

Page 16: ...als either through shipment use or reconditioning Bush Hog will upon request provide safety decals for any of our products in the field at no charge Contact your authorized Bush Hog dealer for more in...

Page 17: ...2 2013 2728 2 1 16 1 3 8 6 UNC 655 887 1470 1992 2382 3228 2 1 16 1 3 8 12 UNF 746 1011 1672 2266 2712 3675 2 1 4 1 1 2 6 UNC 870 1179 1950 2642 3161 4283 2 1 4 1 1 2 12 UNF 979 1327 2194 2973 3557 48...

Page 18: ...ons to Keep all guards in place when the machine is in operation Permit no riders on equipment Stop engine disconnect the power source and wait for all machine movement to stop before servicing adjust...

Page 19: ...P O Box 1039 l l Selma AL 36702 1039 Telephone 334 874 2700 l l www bushhog com All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

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