Bush Hog RTX85G, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
RTXG SERIES TILLER 5/19 Maintenance Section 5-6
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Blades
Owner / Operator should routinely check the machine for broken and severely worn blades and replace as
necessary to keep the tiller in its best working condition.
Fasteners
Check the tiller for loose pins, bolts, or broken fasteners and tighten or replace as necessary. Refer to proper
Bolt Torque chart supplied in this manual for proper torque settings of fasteners.
Safety Devices
Make sure all Safety Shields and Guards are in place and in good working order.
Check to be sure all Safety Decals are in place and legible. Replace if needed.
STORAGE
Your implement tiller represents an investment from which you should get the greatest possible benefit.
Therefore, when the season is over, the tiller should be thoroughly checked and prepared for storage so that a
minimum amount of work will be required to put it back into operation for the next season.
The following are suggested storage procedures:
1. Thoroughly 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 immediately.
5. Store the tiller in a clean, dry place.
6. Use spray touch-up enamel where necessary to prevent rust and maintain the appearance of the tiller.
7. Store unit away from human activity.
8. Do not park equipment where it can be exposed to direct contact to livestock, which could result to damage
of machine or livestock.
9. Make sure to park the machine on a hard, level surface and engage safety devices.
PROPER TORQUE FOR FASTENERS
The chart lists the correct tightening torque for fasteners. When bolts are to be tightened or replaced, refer to
this chart to determine the grade of bolts and the proper torque except when specific torque values are
assigned in manual text.
RECOMMENDED TORQUE IN FOOT POUNDS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN THE MANUAL*
NOTE: These values apply to fasteners as received from supplier, dry or when lubricated with normal engine
oil. They do not apply if special graphited or molydisulphide greases or other extreme pressure lubricants are
used. This applies to both UNF fine and UNC coarse threads.