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RTR12 & RTA12 Series (Serial No. 884764-) Rotary Tillers 311-785M
2/11/21
Section 2: Operating
Transporting
Refer to Figure 2-1:
!
CAUTION
When traveling on public roads whether at night or during the
day, use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to
operators of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state, and
1. When raising tiller to transport position, be sure the
driveline does not contact tractor or tiller. Adjust
tractor’s 3-Point hitch lift height so that the tiller tines
are not lifted more than 14 inches off the ground to
prevent driveline damage.
Refer to Figure 2-1:
2. Remove parking stand (#4) from support tube, turn
stand upsidedown and replace through top of
support tube as shown. Secure stand with wire
retaining pin (#5).
Parking Stand in Transport Position
Figure 2-1
3. Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when turning,
and leave enough clearance so tiller does not
contact obstacles such as buildings, trees or fences.
4. Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting
from one area to another. When traveling on
roadways, transport in such a way that faster moving
vehicles may pass you safely.
5. When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, shift tractor
to a lower gear.
Always disengage PTO before raising
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Parking
The following steps should be taken when preparing to store
the tiller or unhitch it from the tractor.
Refer to Figure 2-2:
1. Adjust right-hand skid shoes (#1) down before
unhitching tiller from the tractor:
a. Loosening pivot bolt (#2A) at the shoe’s front.
b. Remove adjusting bolt (#2B) at the shoe’s rear.
c. Pivot skid shoe down and replace pivot bolt (#2B)
and lock washer (#3) in the second hole down
from the top as shown.
d. Tighten bolts (#2A & #2B) to the correct torque.
2. Repeat step 1 to adjust the left-hand skid shoe down.
3. Remove parking stand (#5) from support tube, turn
stand upright and replace it through bottom of
support tube.
4. Set parking stand (#5) to desired height for re-hook-
up and install wire retaining pin (#4) to lock in place.
5. Park tiller on a level, solid area. Shut tractor engine
off and engage parking brake.
6. Unhitch tiller from tractor.
!
WARNING
Place support blocks under tiller as needed to prevent unit
from tipping over onto a child and/or an adult. A tiller that tips
over can result in injury or death.
7. After unhooking tiller, check tiller for stability by
physically applying pressure at the hitch plates to see
if it will tip forward or backwards. If the tiller moves in
either direction, then block under the tiller as needed
to prevent that movement.
on page 24 for additional information
on long term storage of your tiller.
Parking Stand & Skid Shoe in Parking Position
Figure 2-2
IMPORTANT:
It is important to adjust skid shoes
down to stabilize the tiller when parked.
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