Section 2: Operating
RTA1558, RTA1566, & RTA1574 Rotary Tillers 311-252M
12/19/18
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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 park 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.
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
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
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
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
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 power take-off at full throttle. Once
engaged, increase throttle to 540 power take-off
speed. Tiller tines will cut better at 540 power take-off
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 power take-off 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 power take-off 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 power take-off, turning off tractor
engine, and removing ignition key.
IMPORTANT: