Section 2: Operating
RTA1558, RTA1566, & RTA1574 Rotary Tillers 311-252M
12/19/18
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Never carry riders on the implement or tractor. Riders can
obstruct the operator’s view, interfere with control of the
equipment, be pinched by moving components, become
entangled in rotating components, be struck by objects, be
thrown or fall from the equipment, etc.
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Allow only persons to operate this implement who have
fully read and comprehended this manual, who have been
properly trained in the safe operation of this implement, and
who are age 16 or older. Serious injury or death can result
from the inability to read, understand, and follow
instructions provided in this manual.
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Do not use implement as a man lift or work platform. It is
not properly designed or guarded for this use.
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Do not use implement to lift objects; to pull objects such as
fence posts, stumps, etc; or to push objects. The unit is not
designed or guarded for these uses.
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Do not use implement to tow other equipment unless it is
designed with a tow hitch. Doing so can result in loss of
control and damage the equipment.
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Always shut tractor down using “Tractor Shutdown
Procedure” provided in this manual before dismounting
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Perform scheduled maintenance. Check for loose
hardware, missing parts, broken parts, structural cracks,
and excessive wear. Make repairs before putting implement
back into service. Serious breakdowns can result in injury
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Do not operate a broken or bent driveline. Such a driveline
will break apart while rotating at high speeds and can cause
serious injury or death. Always remove the implement from
use until the damaged driveline can be repaired or replaced.
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Never work near utilities such as gas lines, electrical lines,
or other hazards that can cause serious injury or death from
electrocution, explosion, or fire.
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Do not alter implement or replace parts on the implement
with other brands. Other brands may not fit properly or
meet OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
specifications. They can weaken the integrity and impair the
safety, function, performance, and life of the implement.
Replace parts only with genuine OEM parts.
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Do not use implement for a purpose other than the work it
is designed to do as defined in this manual.
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A rotating driveline must not exceed an angle of 25 degrees
up or down, and never engage a driveline while at an angle
exceeding 25 degrees up or down. The driveline can break
CAUTION
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To avoid minor or moderate injury:
Some tractors are equipped with two power take-off speeds.
Be certain your tractor’s power take-off is set at the
implement’s rated power take-off speed or equipment
breakage may result. RC models are rated for 540 rpm and
RCM models are rated for 1000 rpm.
Transporting
WARNING
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To avoid serious injury or death:
When traveling on public roads, use LED lights, slow moving
vehicle sign, clean reflectors, and other adequate devices to
warn operators in other vehicles of your presence. If
implement blocks visibility of slow moving vehicle sign,
relocate sign so it is visible from the back at all times. Always
comply with all federal, state, and local laws.
1.
When raising tiller to transport position, be sure that
the driveline does not contact tractor or tiller. Adjust
the tractor’s 3-Point hitch lift height so that the tiller
tines are not lifted more than 14 inches off the ground
to prevent damage to the driveline.
2. Remove wire retaining pin from park stand and park
stand from support tube. Reinsert park stand several
inches upside down into support tube and secure
with wire retaining pin using one of the three holes in
the park stand. Make certain wire retainer is caught
over end of pin.
3. Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when turning,
and leave enough clearance so the 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.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure all safety labels are in their
proper location and in good condition before
operation. Follow all directions on the safety labels.
IMPORTANT:
To prevent park stand from being
damaged, always store stand in the transport
position before moving tractor with tiller attached.
IMPORTANT:
Always disengage power take-off and
wait for driveline to stop rotating before raising
implement to transport position.
