Section 1: Assembly and Set-up
RGR12 & RGA12 Series Rotary Tillers 311-948M
1/7/19
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Section 1:
Assembly and Set-up
3. Lower implement to ground or onto non-concrete
support blocks.
4. Put tractor in park or set park brake, turn off engine,
and remove switch key to prevent unauthorized
starting.
5. Relieve all hydraulic pressure to auxiliary hydraulic
lines.
6. Wait for all components to come to a complete stop
before leaving the operator’s seat.
7.
Use steps, grab-handles and anti-slip surfaces when
stepping on and off the tractor.
Park Stand Set-up
Refer to Figure 1-1 on page 9:
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
The tiller is shipped rear heavy and will tip over backwards
until after it is fully assembled. Always use park stand to
prevent forward tipping and support blocks to prevent rear
tipping during dealer set-up.
1.
The park stand (#24) is shipped from the factory
attached to the side panel and rotated up.
2. Rotate park stand (#24) down and secured with wire
retainer hooked over the end of retaining pin (#23).
Refer to
3. Support back of tiller with blocks to avoid rear tipping.
Cone Shield Adjustment
Refer to Figure 1-1 on page 9:
1.
If cone shield (#10) is shipped loose, attach it to the
gearbox with M8 x 1.25 x 20 GR8 metric bolts (#13),
lock washers (#12), and flat washers (#11).
2. The cone shield (#10) may require adjustment to
keep the driveline clutch from rubbing the shield.
a. Slide clutch end of the driveline onto the gearbox
input shaft. Refer to steps 1-3 under
b. Check clearance between clutch and cone (#10).
If there is interference, remove driveline and
adjust shield as follows:
c. Loosen M8 x 1.25 x 20 GR8 metric bolts (#13).
d. Adjust shield up or down as needed and tighten.
e. Repeat steps a to d until clutch does not interfere
with the cone shield.
3. Tighten metric bolts (#13) to the correct torque.
Tractor Requirements
Tractor horsepower should be within the range noted
below. Tractors outside the horsepower range must not
be used.
Hitch Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-Point Cat. I
Power Take-Off Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 rpm
Horsepower Requirements:
42
"
& 50
"
widths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-60 hp
58
"
& 66
"
widths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-60 hp
74
"
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-60 hp
82
"
Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-60 hp
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Dealer Preparations
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
This unit is shipped almost completely assembled.
Carefully follow instructions for final assembly.
Having all the needed parts and equipment readily at
hand will speed up your assembly task and will make the
job as safe as possible. Before attempting assembly
check the following items.
•
Check for fasteners and pins that were shipped with
the tiller. Small hardware shipped loose from the
factory is contained in a bag. Larger parts are attached
to the shipping crate.
•
Have ready for the assembly task a fork lift or loader
along with chains and safety stands sized for the job.
•
Have a minimum of 2 people on hand during assembly.
Torque Requirements
Check to make sure all nuts are tightened. Refer to
“Torque Values Chart”
on page 34 to determine correct
torque values for common bolts. See
at bottom of chart for exceptions to standard
torque values.
Tractor Shutdown Procedure
The following are basic tractor shutdown procedures.
Follow these procedures and any additional shutdown
procedures provided in your tractor Operator’s Manual
before leaving the operator’s seat.
1.
Reduce engine speed and disengage power take-off
if engaged.
2. Park tractor and implement on level, solid ground.
