Bush Hog RTX85G, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
RTXG SERIES TILLER 5/19 Operation Section 4-21
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Do not put hands or feet under implement as it can result in death or
serious injury. Stay away until all motion has stopped and the frames
are securely blocked up.
(STL-3)
9.5 PTO RPM and Ground Speed
Ground speed for operating will depend upon the type of cultivation. Recommended speed for efficient
implement performance is between 2 and 5 mph. Operate the implement at its full rated PTO speed to
maintain knife speed for a clean operation. Refer to the tractor operator’s manual or the tractor instrument
panel for the engine speed and gear to provide the required PTO and desired ground speed. Make sure that
the implement is operating at its full rated speed before entering the area. If it becomes necessary to
temporarily regulate engine speed, increase or decrease the throttle gradually.
Ground speed is achieved by transmission gear selection 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 from the implement and most efficient tractor operation. As
the severity of operatin conditions increase, the ground speed should be decreased by selecting a lower gear
to maintain the proper operating PTO speed. OPS-T-0006
Do not exceed the rated PTO speed for the Implement. Excessive PTO speeds can cause
Implement driveline or component failures resulting in serious injury or death.
(SG-26)
9.6 Shutting Down the Implement
To shut down the implement, first bring the tractor
to a complete stop. Then slow down the implement
by reducing the engine speed before disengaging
the PTO. Wait for all motion to stop before
proceeding to drive or shut down the tractor.
Park the tractor on a level surface, place the
transmission in park or neutral and apply the
parking brake, lower the attached implement to the
ground, shut down the engine, remove the key, and
wait for all motion to come to a complete stop
before exiting the tractor.
OPS-T-0007