Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
RTA1558, RTA1566, & RTA1574 Rotary Tillers 311-252M
12/19/18
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Section 1:
Assembly & Set-Up
Dealer Preparations
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
An unsupported parked tiller can tip over. Always use park
stand and/or support blocks to prevent it from tipping over
This unit is shipped almost completely assembled.
Carefully follow instructions for final assembly.
Before attempting assembly check the following items.
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.
•
Check for fasteners and pins that were shipped with
the tiller. All hardware coming from the factory has
been installed in the location where it will be used. If a
part or fastener is temporarily removed for assembly
reasons, remember where it goes. Keep the parts
separated.
•
Have a fork lift or loader along with chains and safety
stands that are sized for the job ready for the assembly
task.
•
Have a minimum of 2 people at hand during assembly.
Tractor Requirements
Tractor horsepower should be within the range noted
below. Tractors outside the horsepower range must not
be used.
Hitch Category. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cat. I
RTA1558 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-35 horsepower
RTA1566 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-40 horsepower
RTA1574 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-50 horsepower
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Lightweight tractors with rear attached implements may need
weights added to the front to maintain steering control.
Consult your tractor Operator’s Manual to determine proper
weight requirements and maximum weight limitations.
Torque Requirements
Check to see that all nuts are tightened. Refer to
“Torque
Values Chart”
on page 31 to determine the correct
torque value when tightening hardware during assembly.
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.
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.
