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RTA10 & RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311-252M
7/25/13
Section 2: Operating
Parking
The following steps should be done when preparing to store
the tiller or unhitch it from the tractor.
Refer to Figure 2-1:
1.
Reposition left-hand skid shoe (#3) by:
a. Loosening bolt (#1) and removing bolt (#2).
b. Pivot skid shoe down and replace bolt (#2) in the
top hole as shown.
c. Tighten bolts (#1 & #2) to the correct torque.
2.
Repeat step #1 for the right-hand skid shoe.
3.
Set parking stand to desired height to maintain tiller
height for re-hook-up and install pin to lock in place.
Figure 2-1
4.
Park tiller on a level, solid area.
5.
Shut tractor engine off and engage parking brake.
6.
Unhitch from tractor.
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WARNING
7.
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.
8.
See “Storage” on page 24 for additional information
on long term storage of your tiller.
IMPORTANT: It is important to adjust the skid shoes
down as shown in Figure 2-1 to stabilize the tiller
when parked. Always follow “Skid Shoe Adjustment”
steps on page 20 when repositioning the skid shoes.
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General Operating Notes
Before beginning to till the following inspection should be
performed:
1.
Check oil level in gearbox and chaincase. Refer to
“Lubrication” on page 25.
2.
Check that all plugs have been replaced properly in
the gearbox and chaincase.
3.
Be sure all tiller tines, bolts, and nuts are tight.
4.
Be certain all guards, shields, and dirt deflectors are
in place and secure.
5.
Grease driveline shaft and all other grease fittings.
Refer to “Lubrication” on page 25.
6.
Clear area to be tilled of rocks, branches, and other
foreign objects.
7.
Tall grass and weeds should be mowed before tilling.
8.
Do not engage PTO at full throttle. Once engaged,
increase throttle to 540 PTO speed. Tiller tines will
cut better at 540 PTO speed than at reduced throttle.
9.
Tilling should not be done in wet conditions as soil
will stick to tines.
10. At first begin tilling at a slow forward speed and shift
up as ground conditions warrant.
11. Operated tiller with deck level to the ground.
12. Tiller should be operated with the tiller deck level to
the ground.
13. Tiller tines will cut better when operating the tractor
at full 540 rpm PTO speed than at reduced throttle.
14. After tilling the first 50 feet, stop and check to see that
the tiller is adjusted properly.
15. Do not make turns or attempt to back up while tiller is
in the ground. See important note below.
16. Do not engage PTO with machine in the fully raised
or lowered position.
17. Periodically check for foreign objects wrapped
around the rotor shaft and remove them after
disengaging PTO, turning off tractor engine, and
removing ignition key.
IMPORTANT: Turning or backing up with rotary tines
in the ground will damage the tiller.
