FTH-Series Rotary Tillers
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IMPORTANT
Be sure to set the same number of chain links in tension for both chains, in order to equally divide
the weight of the rear board between the chains.
WARNING
To avoid the risk of crushing or cutting of fingers, raise or lower the rear board only from the lower
edge, not from the sides.
5.4.
STOPPING AND DISCONNECTION
To stop the tiller at the end of a working session:
bring the tractor to a complete stop;
place the transmission in park or neutral;
reduce the engine speed, then disengage the PTO;
wait for stopping of all rotating parts;
lower the implement to the ground;
set the parking brake;
shut down the engine and remove the key before exiting the tractor;
do the cleaning and maintenance required to make the machine ready for later use (see section
Maintenance).
WARNING
Never leave the tractor unattended with the implement in the lifted position.
To disconnect the tiller from the tractor (e.g. to make a change of implement):
adjust the skids to their lowest position (see section Adjustments);
adjust the parking stand to the lowest position, through the use of relative retaining pin;
park the tractor on a dry and level surface;
reduce the engine speed, then disengage PTO;
wait for stopping of all rotating parts;
lower the implement to the ground;
set the parking brake;
shut down the engine and remove the key before exiting the tractor;
place safety blocks under tiller to prevent unit from tipping over onto a child and/or an adult. A
tiller that tips over can result in injury or death;
disconnect the driveline from the tractor PTO and rest it on the provided support of the tiller;
disconnect the top link and rear lifting arms of the tractor from the tiller hitches;
check the tiller stability. If needed, place additional safety blocks;
get on the tractor, start the engine and move away from the tiller slowly;
make sure the tiller remains stored in a protected area, to prevent that unauthorized personnel
can approach it.
Before a long term storage (e.g. at seasonal end), do cleaning and maintenance operations as
specified in sections MAINTENANCE and STORAGE.
