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RTXG SERIES

TILLERS

(ROTO HOG)

Published 05/19

Part No.

50075826

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

BUSH HOG

2501 Griffin Ave.

Selma, AL 36703

334-874-2700

www.bushhog.com

Made in China

RTX85G, RTX92G

This Operator's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must

be maintained with the unit at all times. READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the Safety

and Operation Instructions contained in this manual before operating the equipment.

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Page 1: ...Selma AL 36703 334 874 2700 www bushhog com Made in China RTX85G RTX92G This Operator s Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all tim...

Page 2: ...FORE YOU START Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual Observe the rules of safety and common sense For future reference record your Bush Hog product model number and serial...

Page 3: ...ecifications 4 3 OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS 4 4 TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS 4 5 ROPS and Seat Belt 4 5 Tractor Safety Devices 4 6 Tractor Horsepower 4 6 3 Point Hitch 4 6 Front End Weight 4 7 Power Take Off PTO 4...

Page 4: ...ential Lock Setting 4 25 Transporting on Public Roadways 4 26 Hauling the Tractor and Implement 4 27 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 4 29 MAINTENANCE SECTION 5 1 LUBRICATION INFORMATION 5 2 OUTBOARD BEARING 5 2...

Page 5: ...Safety Section 1 1 SAFETY SECTION...

Page 6: ...operator of impending hazards and the degree of possible injury faced when operating this equipment Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided WILL result in DEATH OR VERY SERIOUS...

Page 7: ...gear disengage the PTO stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop Place the tractor shift lever into a low range or parking gear to prevent the tractor from rolling Never di...

Page 8: ...noise from tractors chain saws radios and other such sources close to the ear is cumulative over a lifetime without hope of natural recovery SG I7 Always read carefully and comply fully with the manuf...

Page 9: ...edication that would hinder their ability to operate the Equipment safely NEVER knowingly allow anyone to operate this equipment when their alertness or coordination is impaired Serious injury or deat...

Page 10: ...for such objects before working in the area Remove any such objects from the site Never allow the implement to contact such objects STL 6 This Implement may be wider than the Tractor Be careful when o...

Page 11: ...ove all hydraulic pressure Wear oil impenetrable gloves safety glasses and use cardboard to check for evidence of oil leaks If you suspect a leak REMOVE the HOSE and have it tested at a Dealer If oil...

Page 12: ...nent unless the Implement is securely supported or blocked up to prevent sudden or inadvertent falling which could cause serious injury or even death SG 14 Never attempt to lubricate adjust or remove...

Page 13: ...ort the Tractor and Implement at the speeds which allow you to properly control the equipment Be aware of the operating conditions Do not operate the Tractor with weak or faulty brakes or worn tires W...

Page 14: ...may cause sudden drop of unit with injury or death by crushing To properly park the implement when disconnecting it from the tractor lower the stand and put the retaining pin securely in place or put...

Page 15: ...nt performance void warranties and present a safety hazard Use genuine Bush Hog parts for economy and safety SPBH 2 SEE YOUR BUSH HOG DEALER In addition to the design and configuration of this Impleme...

Page 16: ...SAFETY RTXG SERIES TILLER 5 19 Safety Section 1 12 SAFETY 2020 Alamo Group Inc Decal Location...

Page 17: ...del Decal 3 50074029 1 WARNING Prevent Serious Injury 4 50074030 1 WARNING Crushing Hazard 5 50074031 1 DANGER Rotating Tines 6 50074032 1 DANGER Rotating Driveline Hazard 7 50074033 1 DANGER Multi Ha...

Page 18: ...SAFETY RTXG SERIES TILLER 5 19 Safety Section 1 14 SAFETY 2020 Alamo Group Inc Decal Description...

Page 19: ...SAFETY RTXG SERIES TILLER 5 19 Safety Section 1 15 SAFETY 2020 Alamo Group Inc...

Page 20: ...sconnect the power source and wait for all machine movement to stop before servicing adjusting cleaning or unclogging the equipment except where the machine must be running to be properly serviced or...

Page 21: ...Introduction Section 2 1 INTRODUCTION SECTION...

Page 22: ...t if followed will help protect the operator and bystanders from injury or death Many of the Safety Messages will be repeated throughout the manual The owner operator dealer should know these Safety M...

Page 23: ...tractor s total weight must be on the front tires with the implement lifted to provide adequate traction at safe steering under good conditions Slow down on hills rough terrain and curves Front and re...

Page 24: ...lement 2 Fill out the Warranty Card in full Be sure to answer all questions including the Serial Number of the implement Mail within 30 days of delivery date of this implement NOTE Warranties are hono...

Page 25: ...than cost approved by Bush Hog duty taxes charges 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 de...

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Page 27: ...Assembly Section 3 1 ASSEMBLY SECTION...

Page 28: ...ly and lay aside for installation later 4 Insert a lifting strap in the gearbox mounting frame 5 Carefully lift the tiller assembly from the shipping pallet 6 Remove parking stand from storage positio...

Page 29: ...he bolt on the Tailgate flange with the hole in the Tiller frame and secure with the M10 x 40 bolts 14 Remove the two tailgate pins in the mainframe strongbacks Figure 3 2B 15 Place the Tailgate Sprin...

Page 30: ...ing attached to the front of the gearbox housing 3 Slide slip clutch yoke end of driveline onto the gearbox shaft 4 Align the hole in the yoke of the slip clutch with the groove around the gearbox sha...

Page 31: ...TE Use GL5 85W 140 or Triple Zero Grease which can be poured and has an EP Extreme Pressure Additive Use TYPE GRADE ll grease in all Grease Fittings TOP GEARBOX 1 Remove the vent plug with dip stick o...

Page 32: ...the gearbox 2 Pour the gear oil into the vent plug hole slowly until the oil starts to come out of the small hole on the side DO NOT OVERFILL THE GEARBOX 3 Replace the small Inspection Plug and the V...

Page 33: ...Operation Section 4 1 OPERATION SECTION...

Page 34: ...are intended to be used as a visual aid to assist in explaining the operation of a implement tiller Some pictures may show shields removed for purposes of clarity NEVER OPERATE this implement without...

Page 35: ...Housing Cast Steel Cast Steel Deck Thickness 1345 1345 End Plate Thickness 375 375 Required Tractor HP 60 120 HP 60 120 HP Driveline Size Cat 4 Cat 4 Gearbox Protection Slip Clutch Slip Clutch Rotor...

Page 36: ...ctive Equipment PPE for the job conditions when attaching operating servicing and repairing the equipment PPE is designed to provide operator protection and includes the following safety wear PERSONAL...

Page 37: ...ctor Horsepower RTX85G 50 120 HP RTX92G 50 120 HP Hitch Lifting Capacity RTX85G 1100 Lbs RTX92G 1150 Lbs 3 Point Hitch RTX85G Cat 1 Cat 1 QH Cat 2 Cat 2 QH 3 Point Hitch RTX92G Cat 1 Cat 1 QH Cat 2 Ca...

Page 38: ...hitch pins and a 3 4 pin at the top link connection CAT ll hitches require 1 1 8 lower hitch pins and a 1 pin at the top link connection CAT I Implement Hitch Specification CAT II Implement Hitch Spe...

Page 39: ...tor PTO Use of an adapter can double the operating speed of the Implement resulting in excessive vibration thrown objects and implement failure Adapter use will also change the working length of the d...

Page 40: ...e PTO and lower the implement to the ground Shut down the tractor engine according to the operator s manual remove the key and wait for all motion to completely stop Never leave the seat until the tra...

Page 41: ...s are in park or neutral Refer to the tractor owner s manual for tractor starting procedures Only start the tractor while seated and belted in the tractor operator s seat Never bypass the ignition swi...

Page 42: ...t 4 Turn off the tractor engine and dismount 5 One lift arm at a time align arm end hole between the set of A frame lift lugs Insert hitch pin through the lug and arm holes and insert retaining pin in...

Page 43: ...link 5 Level the implement side to side by manipulating one lower lift arm length On most tractors at least one of the lift arms is designed to allow for manipulation of its length Shortening or exten...

Page 44: ...d correctly to the Tractor PTO shaft could come loose and result in personal injury and damage to the Implement S3PT 17 Before operating the Implement check to make sure the Implement input driveline...

Page 45: ...ofiles were engaged If the engaged length is less than 6 for a non CV driveline the shaft is considered too short and should be replaced with a longer shaft Consult an authorized dealer to purchase th...

Page 46: ...ervice and inspection Tire condition air pressure Wheel lug bolts Steering linkage PTO shield SMV sign is clean and visible Tractor s lights are clean and functional Tractor Seat belt is in good condi...

Page 47: ...the safe and proper use of the equipment Maintain these important safety features on the implement in good condition to ensure the information is available to the operator at all times Ensure the man...

Page 48: ...hift Specific Comments if not O K The flashing lights function properly The SMV Sign is clean and visible The tires are in good condition with proper pressure The wheel lug bolts are tight The tractor...

Page 49: ...1 Item Condition at Start of Shift Specific Comments if not O K The Operator s Manual is in the Canister on the All Safety Decals are in place and legible The Hitch connection bolts pins are tight The...

Page 50: ...objects before working in the area Remove any such objects from the site Never allow the implement to contact such objects STL 6 Foreign Debris Hazards Before operating inspect the area to make sure t...

Page 51: ...ing by fitting the bolts into the appropriate holes of the adjustment flange located on the top of the main frame To adjust the degree of tension tighten or loosen up on the 24mm nut on the top of the...

Page 52: ...or illegible safety decals Inspect for any damaged or worn parts and replace before next use Store rotary tiller in a dry environment Extreme care should be taken when operating near loose objects su...

Page 53: ...on and not by the engine operating speed The operator may be required to experiment with several gear range combinations to determine the best gear and range which provides the most ideal performance...

Page 54: ...eld Do not let the driveline fall into mud or dirt which can contaminate the bearing and shorten the life of the driveline 10 DISCONNECTING THE IMPLEMENT FROM THE TRACTOR Before disconnecting the impl...

Page 55: ...securely on blocks or at ground level Keep the driveline yoke from sitting in water dirt and other contaminants Use spray touch up enamel where necessary to prevent rust and maintain the appearance of...

Page 56: ...r you determine that the equipment can be operated at a higher speed Use extreme care and reduce your speed when turning sharply to prevent the tractor and implement from turning over Determine the ma...

Page 57: ...ning During normal conditions locking the differential provides no benefit and should not be used OPS U 0013 Be aware of the operating conditions Do not operate the Tractor with weak or faulty brakes...

Page 58: ...0019 Make certain that the Slow Moving Vehicle SMV sign is installed in such a way as to be clearly visible and legible When transporting the Equipment use the Tractor flashing warning lights and foll...

Page 59: ...ctor and implement on public roads Use caution and reduce speed if other vehicles or pedestrians are in the area OPS T 0013 Reduce speed before turning or applying the brakes Ensure that both brake pe...

Page 60: ...pment to transport the tractor and implement Consult an authorized dealer to determine the proper equipment required Using adequately sized chains heavy duty straps cables and or binders securely tie...

Page 61: ...achine Allow time for break in and constant Low oil level Add oil Worn gears Replace gears Rotors stop turning Slip clutch slipping Reduce load to Tiller or Adjust slip clutch Broken Gear Gears Replac...

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Page 63: ...Maintenance Section 5 1 MAINTENANCE SECTION...

Page 64: ...Right Hand side Outboard Bearing uses 90W gear oil OUTBOARD BEARING Check the oil level on the Outboard Bearing located on the right hand side of the tiller Use 90W Gear Oil to fill Oil Fill Plug Che...

Page 65: ...ches the full mark on the dip stick DO NOT OVERFILL THE GEARBOX 3 Replace the vent plug and dip stick Clean up any excess gear oil SIDE GEARBOX 1 Remove the vent plug on the top of the side gearbox an...

Page 66: ...eedle cup assemblies Shields Apply 2 3 shots of Multi Purpose Grease to the safety shield on each end of the driveshaft The Driveshaft Integral Shields should not become dented or otherwise damaged Th...

Page 67: ...rts When checking slip clutch for overheating do not touch with hand Clutch could be extremely hot and cause severe burn SEASONAL CLUTCH MAINTENANCE It is important that the clutches slip when an obst...

Page 68: ...oughly clean the tiller 2 Lubricate the tiller as covered in Maintenance Section 3 Tighten all bolts and pins to the recommended torque 4 Check the tiller for worn or damaged parts Make replacements i...

Page 69: ...MAINTENANCE RTXG SERIES TILLER 5 19 Maintenance Section 5 7 MAINTENANCE 2020 Alamo Group Inc...

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Page 71: ...ently to confine the employee to the protected area provided by the ROPS REQUIRED OF THE OPERATOR 1 Securely fasten seat belt if the tractor has a ROPS 2 Where possible avoid operating the tractor nea...

Page 72: ...RTXG Series Tiller SOM 5 19 P N 50075826 RTX85G RTX92G ROTARY TILLER...

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