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1. OPERA TUN OPERATING INSTRUC TIONS wi a d 5 a aiaa LOWBRGLEVISESADJUSTMEN FRICTION 051 ana SKIDSADJUSEMEN ti i AT REAR BOARD ADJUSTMEN Ti STOPPING AND DISGONIN EG TION a l BLADESREPLACEME IN ke GEARBOK LUBRICATION iri air SIDE CASE LUBRICATION aiins BEARING HOUSING LUBRI ATION W 11 12 13 14 15 15 17 17 17 18 19 20 20 21 22 23 24 25 6 5 10 11 12 DRIVESHAFT MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING TORQUE VALUES TABLE SPARE PARTS 26 27 28 28 30 31 34 LM Series Rotary Tillers 1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL The operator must read the manual for a correct understanding of the
2. 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6 3 7 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 2525 4 a desi 0625 fa ka TILLERJDENTIPIGA TON ki osc asa INTENDED US A MAIN PARTS DESCRIPTION TILLER SPECIFICATION e A SAFETY fa GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EQUIPMENT SAFETY 5 iii tt OPERATING SAFETY INSTRUC TIONS TRANSPORTING SAFETY 5 MAINTENANCE 5 8 ena STORAGE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS niinniin SAFETY LABELS i i aiaa LOWER EEL CEES 5 CONNECTING OTHE TRACT OR DRIVELINE INSTALLATION ik DRIVELINE GEN GE CHECK TRACTOR BIGGER
3. Before starting work ensure that all machine guards are in good conditions and fully functional During operation the machine can throw material from the back prevent people and animals to approach the operational area 5 1 START UP Before the start up and before each use perform the following pre operation inspections and service of the implement 15 LM Series Rotary Tillers check that the tiller has not damaged functional parts and has all mechanical parts in good condition Repair and or replace the damaged parts check that the tiller has no missing parts pins safety pins plugs Restore the missing parts check that all guards and safety devices have no damages and are properly positioned Repair and or replace the damaged shieldings restore the correct position verify that the PTO driveshaft is properly installed see section Connection of the drive shaft check that the driveshaft clutch is in good condition and that its components are not subject to sticking See sections Maintenance Driveline check the presence of lubricant in all greasing points of the tiller driveshaft supports see sections Maintenance Driveline and Maintenance Support rotor check for oil leaks from the gearbox or the transmission side cover Identify the reason of loss then repair and or replace the damaged components check the correct oil level in the gearbox and in transmissio
4. ROTARY TILLERS SERIES LMC1 8 LM72 OPERATOR S AND PARTS MANUAL Lowery Manufacturing Inc 145 AL Hwy 179 Boaz AL 35957 855 646 9624 or 256 593 8842 www lowerymanufacturing com Imcsales lowerymanufacturing com Tirth Agro Technology Pvt Ltd ISO 9001 2008 Certified Company Manual P N OM 1121 REV 03 2014 Congratulation for purchasing your new LOWERY tiller This tiller has been designed and manufactured following all safety and quality requirements needed for a safe and satisfactory use over time A careful reading of this manual will permit you to familiarize with your new equipment and will provide you all the tools needed to use it safely A proper maintenance and knowledge of the safety rules of use will allow to obtain the best performance and a long service life of the machine The Safety Alert Symbol used throughout this manual and on safety decals of the machine indicates the presence of potential hazard to the operator When you see this symbol be alert and carefully read the message that follows it The Safety Alert Symbol is used in conjunction with following Signal Words according to the degree of possible injuries that may result operating the implement Ay DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serio
5. e adjust the skids to their lowest position see section Adjustments e adjust the parking stand to the lowest position through the use of relative retaining pin e park the tractor on a dry and level surface e reduce the engine speed then disengage PTO e wait for stopping of all rotating parts e lower the implement to the ground e set the parking brake e shut down the engine and remove the key before exiting the tractor e place safety blocks under tiller to prevent unit from tipping over onto a child and or an adult A tiller that tips over can result in injury or death e disconnect the driveline from the tractor PTO and rest it on the provided support of the tiller e disconnect the top link and rear lifting arms of the tractor from the tiller hitches e check the tiller stability If needed place additional safety blocks e get on the tractor start the engine and move away from the tiller slowly e make sure the tiller remains stored in a protected area to prevent that unauthorized personnel can approach it Before a long term storage e g at seasonal end do cleaning and maintenance operations as specified in sections MAINTENANCE and STORAGE 5 5 TRASPORTING To set the tiller for transportation perform the following steps e idle tractor engine disengage tractor PTO and wait for stopping of all rotating parts e lift the tiller until the transport position making sure the driveline transmission tubes does
6. 11 1073 BEARING 6309 LU 12 1074 CIRCLIP INTERNAL 100mm 13 10180 12 HEX BOLT M10 X 1 50 X 25 14 1209 33 NYLOCK NUT M12 X 1 75 15 1218 3 LINCH PIN 16 1253 1 8 BSP GREASE NIPPLE 7 5MM 17 1298 18 NYLOCK NUT M10 X 1 50 18 1301 108 HEX NUT M12 X 1 75 19 1303 20 SPRING WASHER 8mm 20 1304 4 SPRING WASHER 10mm 21 1306 128 SPRING WASHER 12mm 22 10194 128 HEX BOLT M12 X 1 75 X 35 23 10192 10 HEX BOLT M12 X 1 75 X 30 24 2089 CIRCLIP EXTERNAL 45mm 25 10195 8 HEX BOLT M12 X 1 75 X 40 26 8027 1 CIRCLIP EXTERNAL 40mm 27 8040 18 HEX BOLT 8 X 1 25 X 20 28 8047 1 DOWEL PIN DIA 8 X 50 29 8064 8 PLAIN WASHER 8mm 30 8126 2 PLAIN WASHER 12mm Bil 8169 8 HEX BOLT M12 X 1 75 X 25 32 8171 8 HEX BOLT M8 X 1 25 X 25 33 8181 20 HEX NUT 8 X 1 25 34 1216 2 HITCH PIN BOTTOM DIA 22 X 129 35 1426 1 SIMS DIA 50 X 42 0 20mm 36 12057 1 HEX BOLT M12 X 1 75 X 70 37 1449 2 Nylock Nut M35 X 1 50mm 38 10143 1 BEARING 6207 39 14004 2 J BOLT M12 x 1 75 x 24 x 87 5 x 25TL 40 14005 2 U BOLT SPRING LM SERIES 41 14049 1 CROWN WASHER LM SERIES 42 14058 1 CSK BOLT M10 X 1 5 X 25 43 14065 1 NYLOCK NUT M24 x 2 44 14073 2 LIFTING CHAIN TB 45 10179 2 3 8 BSPT PLUG WITH SQ HEAD 46 9564 1 PLAIN WASHER 3 8 ALU 47 14109 1 GEAR 36 TEETH U M SERIES 48 14110 1 GEAR 26 TEETH U M SERIES 49 14111 1 GE
7. possible always try to work up the slope If this is not possible avoid hoeing along the contours of the hill and hoe up and down the slope to avoid a terracing effect always perform changes and reverse of direction with PTO disengaged and the tiller slightly lifted from the ground to avoid damage to the machine periodically check for foreign objects wrapped around the rotor shaft and remove them after disengaging PTO turning off tractor engine and removing ignition key if the blades strike a foreign object or in case of prolonged intervention of the clutch due to an object wedged into the rotor stop operating immediately idle the engine speed and disengage the PTO Wait for stopping of all rotating parts then raise the implement and proceed to removing the object after stopped the tractor set the parking brake stopped engine and removed the ignition key Repair any damages immediately and make sure rotor and blades are in good condition before restarting operation avoid friction clutch overheating caused by too long or too frequent slipping of the clutch since this can damage the friction plates and clutch parts Typical problems that may occur operating the tiller are described into Troubleshooting section together with their solutions 5 3 ADJUSTMENTS WARNING All adjustment operations must be performed with the tractor engine off the PTO disengaged the tiller lowered to the ground or on security stands the pa
8. 18 1301 96 HEX NUT M12 X 1 75 19 1303 20 SPRING WASHER 8mm 20 1304 4 SPRING WASHER 10mm 21 1306 116 SPRING WASHER 12mm 22 10194 116 HEX BOLT M12 X 1 75 X 35 23 10192 10 HEX BOLT M12 X 1 75 X 30 24 2089 1 CIRCLIP EXTERNAL 45mm 25 10195 8 HEX BOLT M12 X 1 75 X 40 26 8027 1 CIRCLIP EXTERNAL 40mm 27 8040 18 HEX BOLT 8 X 1 25 X 20 28 8047 1 DOWEL PIN DIA 8 X 50 29 8064 8 PLAIN WASHER 8mm 30 8126 2 PLAIN WASHER 12mm 31 8169 8 HEX BOLT M12 X 1 75 X 25 32 8171 8 HEX BOLT 8 X 1 25 X 25 33 8181 20 HEX NUT 8 X 1 25 34 1216 2 HITCH PIN BOTTOM DIA 22 X 129 35 1426 1 SIMS DIA 50 X 42 0 20mm 36 12057 1 HEX BOLT M12 X 1 75 X 70 37 1449 2 Nylock Nut M35 X 1 50mm 38 10143 1 BEARING 6207 39 14004 2 J BOLT M12 x 1 75 x 24 x 87 5 x 25TL 40 14005 2 U BOLT SPRING LM SERIES 41 14049 1 CROWN WASHER LM SERIES 42 14058 1 CSK BOLT M10 X 1 5 X 25 43 14065 1 NYLOCK NUT M24 x 2 44 14073 2 LIFTING CHAIN TB 45 10179 2 3 8 NPT PLUG WITH SQ HEAD 46 9564 1 PLAIN WASHER 3 8 ALU 47 14109 1 GEAR 36 TEETH U M SERIES 48 14110 1 GEAR 26 TEETH U M SERIES 49 14111 1 GEAR 17 TEETH U M SERIES 50 14112 1 PINION 15 TEETH U M SERIES 51 14113 1 CROWN 22 TEETH U M SERIES 52 14114 2 RD SHAFT HOUSING GEAR SIDE U M SERIES 53 14115 1 RD SHAFT GEAR SIDE U M SERIES 54 14
9. U M SERIES 86 14103 1 CHAIN COVER GD COMP U M SERIES 87 14104 1 SIDE STAND OUTER COMP U M SERIES 88 14105 1 SIDE STAND INNER COMP U M SERIES 89 14106 1 INPUT SHAFT 540 U M SERIES 90 14119 1 OIL SEAL 72 x 8 91 14120 1 SPACER 71 50 x 56 x3 92 19018 2 COTTER PIN DIA 4 X 35 93 17027 8 ALLEN BOLT M12 X 1 75 X 30 FT 8 8 94 14102 1 STUB AXLE END COVER COMP U M SERIES 95 4678 2 CASTING BRACKET REG L 96 14161 1 SPACER 30x50x4 97 14237 1 DIPSTICK 85mm M16 x 1 5 98 1570 2 CASTING HITCHING BRACKET ANGLE REG L 99 1509 1 SHEAR BOLT PTO 6SP COM COVER 14 5 35MM
10. system and auxiliary lighting system for an adequate warning to operators of other vehicles especially when transporting at night or in conditions of reduced visibility DANGER LM Series Rotary Tillers In case of tiller lifting make sure that the lifting device chosen is suitable to perform the operation safely and use only the lifting points prescribed on tiller 3 5 MAINTENANCE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING All maintenance and repairing operations must be performed by qualified and trained operators with the tractor engine off the PTO disengaged the tiller lowered to the ground or on security stands the ignition key off and the parking brake set WARNING Perform repairs and replacements necessary to the machine using only original spare parts provided by the manufacturer or your Dealer Ay DANGER Perform maintenance operations always using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment protective eye glasses hard hat hearing protection safety shoes overall and work gloves filter mask Ay CAUTION Before any maintenance operation make sure that the parts which may become hot during use friction clutch gear box have cooled WARNING Do not perform repairs that you do not know Always follow the manual instructions and in case of doubt contact the Manufacturer or your Dealer Ay DANGER Do not swallow fuels or lubricants In case of accidental contact with eyes rinse we
11. time make sure that the driveshaft is lubricated in accordance with how indicated in the instruction booklet e before operating the tiller the first time and after long periods of inactivity make sure that the driveline clutch has run a short run in in accordance with what indicated in the instruction manual of the Manufacturer removing the possible oxidation of the components that may compromise the correct slipping during the usage see also section Maintenance e always engage the tractor PTO at low rpm to minimize the effect of the peak torque on the driveline and the machine 4 4 TRACTOR TILLER STABILITY The weight of the machine modifies the stability of the system tractor tiller resulting in loss of steering control and braking The front axle of the tractor should always loaded with at least 20 of the overall weight of the system tractor tiller A CAUTION Check the lifting capacity and stability of the tractor and if necessary applying the front ballast To determine the appropriate characteristics of the ballast refer to the manual of the tractor 5 OPERATING Before operate the tiller make sure you have read and understood the operating manuals of the tiller tractor and PTO shaft and followed what is described in the section Set Up Ay DANGER During operation adjustment maintenance repairing or transportation of the machine the operator must always use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment PPE
12. to be defective but this warranty shall not apply to implements or parts that have been subjected to negligence of accident or that have been altered or repaired or used with non genuine parts CONDITIONS 1 The purchaser of LOWERY ROTARY TILLER will strictly follow the instructions given in the instruction manual provided by the company along with the LOWERY ROTARY TILLER at the time of delivery Changes if any resulting in improper usage will not be covered by the warranty This warranty will automatically terminate on the expiry of warranty period of six months even the LOWERY ROTARY TILLER may not be in use for any time during the warranty period for any reason whatsoever including any technical reasons and time taken for such repairs replacements of parts and in transit whether under this warranty or otherwise shall not be excluded from the warranty period 2 Company will make every effort to carry out repairs replacements of parts under this warranty as soon as possible It is expressly made clear that the company shall not be liable to do within any specific period of time In the event of repairs replacement of any parts this warranty will thereafter continue to remain in force only for the unexpired period of warranty 3 It is entirely left to company discretion to affect repairs replacements of parts at the site of delivery or at the service points of its branches of authorized representatives The defective parts whi
13. 117 1 STUB AXLE SHAFT SD SIDE U M SERIES 55 14118 1 GEAR BOX U M SERIES 56 14130 2 DUST COVER OUTER BIG U M SERIES 57 14126 1 AIR BREATHER 1 2 BSP 58 14127 2 BEARING 30306 59 10229 1 OIL SEAL 35 x 72 8 60 14121 1 OIL SEAL 40 x 62 x 7 61 14122 2 OIL SEAL 55 x 90 x 10 62 14131 2 O RING 30 x 3 50 63 14133 1 HOU FLANGE BIG GASKET U M SERIES 0 8MM 64 14134 1 HOUSING FLANGE SMALL GASKET U M SERIES 65 14135 3 R D HOUSING GASKET U M SERIES 66 14136 1 CHAIN COVER GASKET U M SERIES 67 14242 1 HULL COMP 1 5M U M SERIES 68 14081 2 JACK SHAFT HOUSING U CLAMP U M SERIES 69 14240 1 JACK SHAFT 848mm U M SERIES 70 14244 1 J S HOUSING COMP J 848 U M SERIES 71 14245 1 FULL HOUSING COMP J 848 U M 1 5M 540 72 14085 1 GEAR BOX LIFTING HOOK U M SERIES 73 14038 1 BUSH DIA 19 5 X 31 5 X 52 L 74 14087 1 TOP MAST COMP U M SERIES 75 14241 1 TRAILING BOARD ROD 1 5M U M SERIES 76 14247 1 TRAILING BOARD COMP 1 5M U M SERIES 77 14090 1 DEPTH SKID COMP RH U M SERIES 78 14091 1 DEPTH SKID COMP LH U M SERIES 79 14246 1 ROTOR COMP 1 5M U M SERIES 80 14016 2 BUSH DIA 36 5 X 22 5 X 50 L 81 14094 1 R D PLATE GD COMP U M SERIES 82 14096 1 R D SHAFT MIDDLE U M SERIES 83 14098 1 SPACER DIA 52 x 40 15 x 5 5 MM 84 14099 1 SPACER DIA 52 x 40 15 x 7 MM 85 14100 1 S D PLATE
14. 82 14096 1 R D SHAFT MIDDLE U M SERIES 83 14098 1 SPACER DIA 52 x 40 15 x 5 5 MM 84 14099 1 SPACER DIA 52 x 40 15 x 7 MM 85 14100 1 S D PLATE U M SERIES 86 14103 1 CHAIN COVER GD COMP U M SERIES 87 14104 1 SIDE STAND OUTER COMP U M SERIES 88 14105 1 SIDE STAND INNER COMP U M SERIES 89 14106 1 INPUT SHAFT 540 U M SERIES 90 14119 1 OIL SEAL 72 x 8 91 14120 1 SPACER 71 50 x 56 x3 92 19018 2 COTTER PIN DIA 4 X 35 93 17027 8 ALLEN BOLT M12 X 1 75 X 30 FT 8 8 94 14102 1 STUB AXLE END COVER COMP U M SERIES 95 4678 2 CASTING BRACKET REG L 96 14161 1 SPACER 30x50x4 97 14237 1 DIPSTICK 85mm M16 x 1 5 98 1570 2 CASTING HITCHING BRACKET ANGLE REG L 99 1509 1 SHEAR BOLT PTO 6SP COM COVER 14 5 35MM gt LMC1 5 LM60 TILLER SPARE PARTS LIST ITEM P NUMBER QTY DESCRIPTION 1 4655 24 BLADE L TYPE LH 70 6 REG L 2 4656 24 BLADE L TYPE RH 70x6 REG L 3 1214 1 HINCH PIN CAT I DIA 19 X 126 4 1379 24 BLADE C TYPE RH REG 70 X 6 5 1380 24 BLADE C TYPE LH REG 70 X 6 6 1002 3 CIRCLIP INTERNAL 72mm 7 1003 1 BEARING 30207 8 1022 2 BEARING 30208 9 10181 10 HEX BOLT M10 X 1 50 X 30 10 6072 2 HEX BOLT M8 X 1 25 X 30 11 1073 2 BEARING 6309 LU 12 1074 2 CIRCLIP INTERNAL 100mm 13 10180 12 HEX BOLT M10 X 1 50 X 25 14 1209 33 NYLOCK NUT M12 X 1 75 15 1218 3 LINCH PIN 16 1253 1 1 8 BSP GREASE NIPPLE 7 5MM 17 1298 18 NYLOCK NUT M10 X 1 50
15. AR 17 TEETH U M SERIES 50 14112 1 PINION 15 TEETH U M SERIES 51 14113 1 CROWN 22 TEETH U M SERIES 52 14114 2 RD SHAFT HOUSING GEAR SIDE U M SERIES 53 14115 1 RD SHAFT GEAR SIDE U M SERIES 54 14117 1 STUB AXLE SHAFT SD SIDE U M SERIES 55 14118 1 GEAR BOX U M SERIES 56 14130 2 DUST COVER OUTER BIG U M SERIES 57 14126 1 AIR BREATHER 1 2 BSP 58 14127 2 BEARING 30306 59 10229 1 OIL SEAL 35 x 72 x8 60 14121 1 OIL SEAL 40 x 62 x 7 61 14122 2 OIL SEAL 55 x 90 x 10 62 14131 2 O RING 30 x 3 50 63 14133 1 HOU FLANGE BIG GASKET U M SERIES 0 8MM 64 14134 1 HOUSING FLANGE SMALL GASKET U M SERIES 65 14135 3 R D HOUSING GASKET U M SERIES 66 14136 1 CHAIN COVER GASKET U M SERIES 67 14080 1 HULL COMP 1 8M U M SERIES 68 14081 2 JACK SHAFT HOUSING U CLAMP U M SERIES 69 14082 1 JACK SHAFT 944mm U M SERIES 70 14083 1 J S HOUSING COMP J 944 U M SERIES 71 14084 1 FULL HOUSING COMP J 944 U M 1 8M 540 72 14085 1 GEAR BOX LIFTING HOOK U M SERIES 73 14038 1 BUSH DIA 19 5 X 31 5 X 52 L 74 14087 1 TOP MAST COMP U M SERIES 75 14088 1 TRAILING BOARD ROD 1 8M U M SERIES 76 14089 1 TRAILING BOARD COMP 1 8M U M SERIES 77 14090 1 DEPTH SKID COMP RH U M SERIES 78 14091 1 DEPTH SKID COMP LH U M SERIES 79 14092 1 ROTOR COMP 1 8M U M SERIES 80 14016 2 BUSH DIA 36 5 X 22 5 X 50 L 81 14094 1 R D PLATE GD COMP U M SERIES
16. ION Avoid clutch s overheating caused by too long or frequent slipping of the clutch since it can damage the clutch components Before checking slip clutch make sure it has cooled Clutch could be extremely hot and cause severe burn CAUTION Prolonged use of the tiller can cause overheating of the gearbox Do not touch the gearbox during use and immediately after it could be extremely hot and cause severe burn WARNING All adjustment operations on the tiller must be performed by qualified and trained operators with the tractor engine off the PTO disengaged the tiller lowered to the ground or on security stands the ignition key off and the parking brake set 3 4 TRANSPORTING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Before transporting determine the stopping characteristics of the tractor and implement WARNING Transport only at speeds where you can maintain control of the equipment WARNING When driving on roads the implement must be in transport position adequately raised from the road surface with tractor lifting hydraulics locked so that the tiller cannot be lowered accidentally Ay DANGER The implement may be wider than the tractor Pay attention during transporting to persons animals or obstacles exposed WARNING When turning use extreme care and reduce tractor speed WARNING Do not operate the tractor with weak or faulty brakes or worn tires CAUTION Always use tractor lighting
17. RD To prevent serious injury or death from rotating tines Do NOT go under frame when tines are turning engine is running Keep ol Disconnect 8 lockout power ervicing Rotating Tines Hazard BEFORE adjusting Keep hand feet hair and clothing away from moving parts 2 chat nay Rotating Driveline Hazard KEEP AWAY DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT ALL DEIVELINE TRACTOR AND gt EQUIPMENT SHIELDS IN PLACE DRIVELINES SECURELY ATTACHED AT BOTH ENDS DRIVELINES SHIELDS THAT TURN FREELY ON DRIVELINE To prevent serious injury or death Read and understand Operator s manual before using Do not permit riders on the tractor or mower Never carry child on tractor seat Operate with guards Installed and In good condition te only tractor equi with ROPS and 3 Operat 5 iy equipped e Keep away from moving parts Stop engine set brake and walt for all moving parte to stop before diemounting Be sure lights and reflectors required by law are clean and In good working order before transporting Do not allow children to operate mower Travel with SMV and lights that follow local codes Clean debris from mowing area Do not operate the raised position Support securely before working beneath unit Review safety Instructions annually General Safety Instructions Operate only with 540 rpm PTO 4 SET
18. UP The tiller is delivered fully assembled and equipped with a driveshaft with torque limiter clutch discs and related operating manual When the machine is delivered check that there is no damage to the tiller or driveshaft In case of damage or missing parts immediately notify the Manufacturer or your Dealer 10 LM Series Rotary Tillers 4 1 LOWER HITCHES POSITIONING The LM Series tiller LM is designed to be mounted on tractors equipped with e 3 point Hitch Category I ISO 730 standard e Quick Hitch Category I ASABE Standard The position of the lower hitches must be adjusted accordingly If the tractor is equipped with a 3 point Hitch Category I ISO 730 standard verify that the upper pin is positioned down and that lower clevises are showing the pins oriented down see figure so that the distance between upper and lower pins is 18 460 mm approx as required from the standard 13 7 16 26 7 8 If this not occurs proceed as follows e remove the pin from the upper hole of the top mast through the extraction of the elastic pins remove bushing provided for coupling with Quick Hitch and reposition the pin through the lower hole Replace the elastic pins when finished Store the bushing for possible future use e remove the U bolts clamping the clevises to the square tube e invert the clevises orientation and reposition them on the square tube at distance of 13 7 16 from the cent
19. ance of 26 7 8 683 mm e re tighten the U bolts referring to the tightening table of this manual Be sure the pins are provided with bushing for coupling with Quick Hitch NOTE The upper hole of the top mast provides the tiller with an additional possibility of adaptation to tractors with 3 point hitch Category I 4 2 CONNECTING TO THE TRACTOR To connect the tiller to the tractor the operator must do the following e drive the tractor in reverse up to align the rear lifting arms to lower hitches of the tiller in parking 12 LM Series Rotary Tillers set the tractor s parking brake stop engine remove the ignition key and get off the tractor connect the lifting arms of the tractor to the lower hitches of the tiller through the use of the pins and the relative safety split pins raise the tiller until PTOs of tractor and machine are at the same height then adjust the 3 point top link so that the front of the machine is leveled to the back the axis of the tiller PTO must be parallel to the ground in order to limit stress transmitted to the tiller through the cardan shaft make sure that left side of the tiller is leveled with the right by adjusting the tractor lifting arms then lock the arms to prevent swinging that could compromise the stability of tractor and machine finally adjust the parking stand placing it at the highest point by means of the related elastic pin 4 3 DRIVELINE INSTALLATION Be
20. ars Intermittent Loose blades Tighten blades hardware Replace damaged gear Noise and or vibration from tiller Blades worn or damaged Bearings damaged the front of the tiller is not leveled to the back Rotor damaged Hard soil Replace blades Replace bearings Adjust 3 point top link of tractor making tiller PTO parallel to the ground Repair replace rotor Reduce ground speed Driveline vibration Worn driveshaft Machine lifted too high Debris wrapped on rotor Replace driveshaft Lower machine and readjust tractor lift stop Remove debris Rotor stops turning Slip clutch slipping Broken chain in chain box Reduce load to tiller or adjust slip clutch Repair broken link Machine skip or leaves crop residue Badly worn blades Slip clutch slipping Ground speed too fast for conditions Replace worn blades Adjust slip clutch or reduce load Reduce ground speed Smoke and or hot smell from tiller Debris wrapped around in blades and or rotor Low oil level in gearbox Slip clutch slipping Remove debris Add oil Reduce load to machine or adjust slip clutch Gearbox overheating Low oil level Add oil Hard soil Reduce ground speed Blades wear frequently Muddy or sandy soil Reduce ground speed Blades break frequently Stony soil Reduce ground speed 28 LM Series Rotary Tillers Oil leaking f
21. azard Consult the manual for the tractor to determine the maximum slope that the tractor is able to deal with Ay DANGER Always disengage the PTO before raising the tiller and never engage the PTO with the tiller in the raised position The machine might throw objects at high speed causing serious injury or death WARNING Never leave the driver s seat when the tractor is turned on Before leaving the tractor lower the tiller to the ground disengage the PTO insert the parking brake stop engine and remove the key from the control panel Ay DANGER The PTO shields of tractor and implement side the driveshaft shielding and the driveshaft retaining chains must be properly installed and in good condition to avoid risk of entanglement with serious injury or death Ay DANGER Before engaging the PTO of the tractor always make sure that the drive shaft is mounted in the correct direction and that its clamping elements are properly connected both to tractor side and to tiller side WARNING LM Series Rotary Tillers Stop operating immediately if blades strike a foreign object Repair all damage and make certain rotor and blades are in good condition before resuming operation WARNING Always disengage the tractor PTO when the driveshaft exceed an angle of 10 degrees up or down while operating An excessive angle with driveshaft rotating can break the driveshaft and cause flying projectiles CAUT
22. cases specified in the supply agreement the warranty shall in any case become void Should there have been a maneuvering error use of an inadequate safety bolt on the cardan shaft torque limiter or when the cardan shaft clutch has been damaged through improper maintenance When the implement has been used beyond the specified power limit as given in the technical data chart When following repairs made by the customer without authorization from the manufacturer or owing to instillation of spurious spare parts the machine is subjected to variations and the damage can be ascribed to these variations Whenever the user or anyone else on his behalf applies equipment to the machine that has not been expressly approved by the manufacturer When the user failed to comply with the instructions in this manual book 33 LMC1 8 LM72 TILLER SPARE PARTS TABLE gt LMC1 8 LM72 TILLER SPARE PARTS LIST ITEM P NUMBER QTY DESCRIPTION 1 4655 27 BLADE L TYPE LH 70x6 REG L 2 4656 27 BLADE L TYPE RH 70x6 REG L 3 1214 1 PIN 1 DIA 19 X 126 4 1379 27 BLADE C TYPE RH REG 70 X 6 5 1380 27 BLADE C TYPE LH REG 70 X 6 6 1002 3 CIRCLIP INTERNAL 72mm 7 1003 BEARING 30207 8 1022 2 BEARING 30208 9 10181 10 HEX BOLT M10 X 1 50 X 30 10 6072 2 HEX BOLT 8 X 1 25 X 30
23. ce ground speed Reduce ground speed and make tilling in more steps Tillage not uniform Blades worn or damaged Skids not aligned Tiller left side not leveled with right side Replace blades Align skids Adjust tractor 3 point arms Too load required to tractor Excessive working depth Excessive PTO speed Lower skids Reduce PTO speed 29 LM Series Rotary Tillers 10 TORQUE VALUES TABLE Check frequently tiller hardware to make sure that screws and bolts are tightened according to torque values listed in following table 8 8 grade 10 9 grade METRIC Nm Ft Ib Nm Ft Ib M6 11 8 15 11 8 26 19 36 27 10 52 39 72 53 12 91 67 125 93 M14 145 105 200 150 M16 225 165 315 230 M18 310 230 405 300 M20 440 325 610 450 30 LM Series Rotary Tillers 11 WARRANTY Tirth Agro Technology Pvt Ltd offer the following warranty to the purchaser of LOWERY ROTARY TILLER mentioned herein above subject to the conditions set out herein after provided the LOWERY ROTARY TILLER shall be in the possession of and used by such purchaser as from the date of delivery Tirth Agro Technology Pvt Ltd warrants its products for a period of six 6 months and will replaced at its factory and any part or parts there of that shall be returned with transportation charges prepaid and which when examined by us shall disclose if
24. ch has have been agreed to be replaced should be returned to the company without any further claim 4 The warranty shall not cover any consequential or resulting liability damage or loss arising directly or indirectly out of any defect in the LOWERY ROTARY TILLER This warranty shall be strictly limited to repairs and replacement of the defective parts specified in the warranty at our end and does not cover any reimbursements of labour charges for any repairs so earned out at dealer client end 5 This warranty shall not be extended in any case forwards payments of any monetary consideration whatsoever of replacement or return of the LOWERY ROTARY TILLERS 31 LM Series Rotary Tillers 6 7 8 9 a whole The purchaser of LOWERY ROTARY TILLER wills itself fully responsible for model selection and series for purchasing machine This warranty does not cover excise duty CST or state sales tax and octroi and other local taxes payable on any of the parts which the company may supply or repairs free of cost during the warranty period This warranty also does not cover the cost of packaging to and fro freight and transportation charges etc on the defective parts of the LOWERY ROTARY TILLER sent to the service station or its Branches or its Authorized Representative THIS CONTRACT WILL BE INEFFECTIVE AND INOPERATIVE IF a The LOWERY ROTARY TILLER has not been delivered assembled started and put into opera
25. e serious injury to persons animals or death Ay DANGER The machine should be used by a single operator driving the tractor WARNING Any unauthorized modification of the machine may cause problems in safety and relieves the Manufacturer from any liability for damages or injuries that may result to operators third parties and objects WARNING Before using the machine familiarize yourself with its controls and its working capacity WARNING Do not leave the tiller unattended with tractor engine running WARNING Do not operate tiller on too muddy sandy or rocky soils WARNING Keep the machine clean from debris and foreign objects which may damage functioning or cause injury WARNING Do not use the machine if the category of the connecting pins of the tiller does not match that of the tractor hitch system WARNING Do not use the machine with missing bolts screws pins or safety pins WARNING Never use the machine to transport or lift people animals or objects WARNING Make certain by adding front ballast that at least 20 of the total weight tractor implement and ballast is on the front axle of the tractor to ensure stability WARNING Before engaging the tractor PTO make sure the tractor PTO speed is set as required for the tiller 540 rpm Do not over speed PTO or machine breakage may result Ay DANGER Do not operate the tiller if the driveshaft is damag
26. e tractor and remove the key To perform the replacement of blades e remove the two bolts and washers clamping the blade to the rotor flange then remove the blade 22 LM Series Rotary Tillers e position the new blade exactly instead of the worn blade then tighten the bolts referring to the tightening table of this manual for proper torque values Be sure to install the blade with cutting edge in front of the direction of rotation e repeat the same procedure for all the other blades At the end of the replacement make sure the blades have the right helical arrangement as shown in the figure SENSE OF ROTATION CUTTING EDGES WORKING DIRECTION Periodically check the tightness of screws and nuts and tighten if necessary IMPORTANT Remove and install one blade at a time to ensure blades are correctly oriented when installed Replace worn blades only with original parts CAUTION Worn tines may be very sharp 6 2 GEARBOX LUBRICATION Lubricant SAE EP 80W90 gear oil Check the oil level every 50 hours making sure the oil mark left on the dipstick of the filling plug top of gearbox is located between the two reference marks minimum and maximum 23 LM Series Rotary Tillers Filling Plug f ii filling plug with dipstick min p max If the sign is below the minimum fill up oil till restore the correct level The oil change must be perfo
27. ed The driveshaft could be subject to breakage during operation causing serious injury or death Remove the driveshaft and replace it with an undamaged LM Series Rotary Tillers 3 3 OPERATING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Before using the machine be sure to have cleared the operating area from obstacles stones branches debris etc Mark all the obstacles that cannot be eliminated e g by means flags Ay DANGER Never engage the tractor PTO in the presence of people close to the driveshaft The body hair or clothing of a person can get caught in rotating parts causing serious injury or death Ay DANGER Before engaging the PTO and during all operations make sure that no person or animal is in immediate area of action of the machine Never use the tiller if people are in his working area Ay DANGER It s absolutely forbidden to stand near the tiller with moving parts WARNING The operator must operate tiller lifting lowering only from the driving seat of the tractor Do not perform lifting maneuvers on side or behind the tractor WARNING Before making changes in direction turns or going in reverse slightly lift the tiller from the ground after disengaging the power take off to avoid damage to the machine Ay DANGER In presence of steep slopes greater than 15 degrees the tilling action may cause instability of the tractor with risk of tipping and consequent serious injury or death h
28. ength depending of the tractor which the tiller is combined The length of the driveshaft must be such to e avoid bottom out of the transmission tubes when the driveshaft is in compressed position when tiller is raised up off the ground e ensure an overlapping of the transmission tubes enough to transmit the torque required when the driveshaft is in max extension when tiller is in its lowest position in the ground When the driveshaft is at its minimum length max compressed position there must be at least a 2 cm of distance between the ends of each transmission tube and the yokes side When the driveshaft is at its maximum operational extension there must be an overlap between the tubes profiles of 15 cm at least 15cm MAX EXTENDED POSITION 2cm S SO MAX COMPRESSED POSITION 14 LM Series Rotary Tillers A driveshaft too long may cause structural damages to the tractor and machine If the driveshaft is too long it may be adapted by removing it and shortening the tubes according to the instructions provided by the Manufacturer in its use and maintenance manual A driveshaft too short can cause disengage of the tubes during operation with severe hazard for the operator and structural damage to the tractor and machine If the driveshaft is too short it must be replaced with a longer one In this case contact the Manufacturer or your Dealer IMPORTANT e before operating the tiller the first
29. er of tiller PTO At the end of the operation the lower clevises shall be positioned symmetrically respect to tiller PTO at distance of 26 7 8 683 mm e re tighten the U bolts referring to the tightening table of this manual e remove from lower pins the bushings provided for coupling with Quick Hitch through the extraction of elastic pins Replace the elastic pins when finished Store the bushings for possible future use If the tractor is equipped with a Quick Hitch Category I ASABE Standard verify that the upper pin is oriented down and that lower clevises are showing the pins oriented up see figure so that the distance between upper and the lower pins is 15 381 mm as required from the standard 11 LM Series Rotary Tillers pin and bushing down pin and bushing up a AW Wa aa m g _ 13 7 16 If this not occurs proceed as follows e remove the pin from the upper hole of the top mast through the extraction of the elastic pins and reposition the pin through the lower hole Be sure the pin is provided with bushing for coupling with Quick Hitch Replace the elastic pins when finished e remove the U bolts clamping the clevises to the square tube e invert the clevises orientation and reposition them on the square tube at distance of 13 7 16 from the center of tiller PTO At the end of the operation the lower clevises shall be positioned symmetrically respect to tiller PTO at dist
30. estarting the LOWERY ROTARY TILLER is found to be in working order by the company or its Authorized Representative this warranty shall continue to be in force for the remaining period of the warranty Damage to the LOWERY ROTARY TILLER or any part thereof caused during shifting or transportation is not covered by this warranty The company s employees or its Authorized Representative have no authority to vary the terms of this warranty and the company is totally accountable and authorized in lieu of the warranty or the company s decision is final 32 LM Series Rotary Tillers 2 agreement of the warranty is executed in Rajkot claims if any shall be made only before the courts having jurisdiction in Rajkot and no claim shall be made against the COMPANY outside Rajkot not withstanding that the LOWERY ROTARY TILLER may have been sold or delivered or any stipulation or commitment in respective thereof may have been made elsewhere This warranty is given in lieu of all other guarantees and condition expressed or implied by law or by any person purporting to act on behalf of the COMPANY and excludes every condition warranty or guarantee not herein expressly set out The parts materials that are not covered by the warranty are as follows Blade Universal Joint Cross Paint Bearing Rubber Parts Gaskets Fasteners Fabrication WHEN THE WARRANTY BECOMES VOID Besides the
31. fore installing the driveshaft the operator must read the manuals of driveshaft and tractor checking in particular that rpm and direction of rotation of the tractor PTO match those of the tiller If the direction of rotation of the PTO tractor does not match that of the tiller contact the Manufacturer or your Dealer To connect the driveshaft to the tractor and implement the operator must e park tractor and tiller on a flat surface with parking brake set engine off and ignition key removed check that safety devices of driveshaft tiller and tractor are in good condition otherwise provide for their replacement remove the PTO shield of the tiller through the fixing screws position the driveshaft with clutch turned towards the implement side insert the clutch hub on the tiller PTO then ensure its tightening onto shaft through its fastener 13 LM Series Rotary Tillers e replace the PTO shield of the tiller through the fixing screws e insert the driveshaft yoke on the tractor PTO then ensure its tightening onto shaft through its fastener e hook to the tractor and tiller the two retaining chains of the the driveline shielding to prevent shielding rotation during functioning of the machine DRIVELINE LENGTH CHECK Before operating the tiller ensure that the size of driveshaft is adequate The driveshaft supplied with the machine has a standard length therefore it may need an adaptation of the l
32. hazards that may present when operating the tiller as well as for obtain optimum performance from the machine The manual is part of the machine it must be kept in good condition and remain with the machine even in case of resale until its demolition In case of loss or damage request a new copy to the Manufacturer or your Dealer The information descriptions and illustrations in this manual describe the state of the product at the time of its publication and may not reflect the product in the future The Manufacturer reserve the right to make design improvements or changes in specifications without incurring in any obligation to install them on units previously sold Text illustrations and drawings of this manual cannot be disclosed or transmitted in whole or in part to third parties without the written permission of the Manufacturer All rights are reserved 2 INTRODUCTION 2 1 TILLER IDENTIFICATION Each tiller has a plate for unique identification Any request for assistance or information regarding the machine must be directed to the Manufacturer or Dealer always referring to the model and serial number as shown on the nameplate affixed to the machine ROTARY TILLER 2 2 INTENDED USE The LM Series tillers are designed to be used uniquely for horticultural agricultural or commercial applications to till soil for seedbed and planting preparation They are designed to be mounted on tractors equipped
33. hers obtained from the Manufacturer and placed in the position indicated by this manual Ay DANGER Before using the machine make sure that all safety devices are installed and in good working conditions In case of damages of shields replace them immediately AX DANGER Is absolutely forbidden to remove or alter safety devices DANGER Before starting and during operation of the tiller make sure there are no people or animals in the operation area the machine can project material from the back with risks of serious injury or death DANGER Pay maximum attention to avoid any accidental contact with rotating parts of the machine DANGER During operation adjustment maintenance repairing or transportation of the machine the operator must always use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment PPE Ay DANGER Do not operate the implement while wearing loose fitting clothing that can give rise to entanglement in parts of the machine Ay DANGER Do not operate the implement when tired not in good condition or under the influence of alcohol or drugs A CAUTION If the use of the machine is required at night or in conditions of reduced visibility use the lighting system of the tractor and possibly an auxiliary lighting system LM Series Rotary Tillers 3 2 EQUIPMENT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Use the tiller for its intended purpose only Improper use can damage the tiller and caus
34. ll with water and consult a doctor 3 6 STORAGE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Never leave the tractor unattended with the tiller in lifted position Accidental operation of lifting lever or a hydraulic failure may cause sudden drop of unit with injury or death by crushing Ay DANGER Following operation or before unhooking the tiller stop the tractor set the brakes disengage the PTO lower the attached tiller to the ground shut off the engine remove the ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop WARNING Make sure all parked machines are on a hard level surface and engage all safety devices CAUTION 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 Ay CAUTION Store the unit in an area away from human activity LM Series Rotary Tillers 3 7 SAFETY LABELS The safety labels applied on the machine give fundamental information for using the machine safely Make sure safety labels are in good conditions If pictograms are worn they must be replaced with others obtained from the Manufacturer and placed in the position indicated by this manual Make sure the safety labels are legible If necessary wipe them by a cloth with soap and water SAFETY LABELS POSITION AND DESCRIPTION LM Series Rotary Tillers ROTATING TINES HAZA
35. n side box see section maintenance check that blades are not excessively worn and the relating hardware is correctly tightened see section Maintenance check that all the tiller hardware is properly tightened Refer to the tightening table in the manual for proper torque values check that all safety decals are correctly positioned in good condition and legible Replace any damaged decals check that there is no constraints that may prevent the movement of equipment Remove any constraint Before the start up and before each use make the following checks on the operating area identified for tillage check that area is clear of foreign objects rocks branches or debris Remove any obstacle and visibly highlight obstacles that cannot be eliminated e g by means flags make sure in the working area exposed there are no people or animals make sure the soil to be worked is not too grassy muddy sandy or rocky WARNING Before conducting the above inspections and service make sure the tractor engine is off all rotation parts are completely stopped and the tractor is in park with the parking brake engaged Make sure the tiller is resting on the ground or securely blocked up and the tractor lifting hydraulics locked Once all the checks above have been done start tractor and the tiller as follows start the tractor and engage the tractor PTO at low rpm making sure that the tiller is NOT in the raised position but close
36. not contact tractor or tiller A minimum gap of 2 cm should be leaved between the tubes and tractor and tiller see also section Driveline installation e lock the tractor lifting hydraulics turn off the engine set the parking brake remove ignition key and get off the tractor e adjust the parking stand to the highest position through the use of relative retaining pin to prevent its possible damage during transport When driving on public roads follow strictly all local laws and traffic regulations 21 LM Series Rotary Tillers WARNING When driving on public roads reduce your speed be aware of traffic around you and proceed in such a way that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely 6 MAINTENANCE Proper and regular maintenance ensures a long life of the equipment avoids failures and saves time and repair costs Periodic inspections and maintenance operations described in this section must be performed by operator in the times and terms prescribed Failure to comply with maintenance prescriptions can compromise the functioning and duration of the machine and consequently invalidate the warranty The frequency of maintenance indicated refers to normal conditions of use it must be intensified in severe operating conditions frequent stops and starts prolonged winter season etc Repairs maintenance and modifications other than those mentioned in this paragraph should NOT be performed withou
37. oard U bolt 1 and the slot of the frame 2 see picture to raise the rear board reduce the number of chain links in tension This operation together with the increase of the tractor ground speed allows to have a coarser soil texture e to lower the rear board increase the number of chain links in tension This operation together with the reduction of the ground speed allows to have a finer soil texture IMPORTANT Be sure to set the same number of chain links in tension for both chains in order to equally divide the weight of the rear board between the chains WARNING To avoid the risk of crushing or cutting of fingers raise or lower the rear board only from the lower edge not from the sides 5 4 STOPPING AND DISCONNECTION To stop the tiller at the end of a working session e bring the tractor to a complete stop e place the transmission in park or neutral e reduce the engine speed then disengage the PTO 20 LM Series Rotary Tillers e wait for stopping of all rotating parts e lower the implement to the ground e set the parking brake e shut down the engine and remove the key before exiting the tractor e do the cleaning and maintenance required to make the machine ready for later use see section Maintenance WARNING Never leave the tractor unattended with the implement in the lifted position To disconnect the tiller from the tractor e g to make a change of implement
38. on of painted surfaces provide restoring the surface protection through touch up paint to prevent rust e make sure the safety decals are in their original positions intact and legible When required replace the decals immediately e lubricate properly all grease points and restore the oil levels as indicated in the Maintenance section Use protective oil to coat the exposed mechanical components and to protect them against rust If the tiller driveshaft is equipped with a friction clutch it is suggested to take note of the height of the compressed springs and loosen the bolts that compress the springs to prevent the discs from sticking effect due to moisture that may cause the clutch failure at restart of the activities see also Driveshaft maintenance Before restart the operations restore the original height of the springs 27 8 SCRAPPING In case of scrapping the machine must be disposed in appropriate and authorized sites according to local legislation LM Series Rotary Tillers Before scrapping separate plastic parts from rubber parts aluminum steel etc Recover and dispose any exhausted oils to authorized centers for oil collecting 9 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION noise from tiller Gear tooth damaged Gearbox transmission case Low oil level Add oil to the noise noticeable and gearbox transmission case constant Worn gears Replace ge
39. rd Tine Construction Transmission type Max Working depth Rotor tube diameter Rotor Swing Diameter Driveline safety device slip clutch slip clutch 683 627 Weight driveline not included 3 SAFETY Proper use of equipment a strict observance of the safety messages listed below and application of all reasonable practices to avoid any risks prevents accidents or injury allows the machine working better and longer and minimize the failures The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damage resulting from not applying the behavioral rules indicated into the manual LM Series Rotary Tillers 3 1 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION Ay DANGER The machine must be used only by authorized and well trained operators The operator must have read and understood the instructions of this manual it must make adequate preparation for the proper use of the machine and must hold a driving license In case of doubt about the use of the machine and or the interpretation of this manual the operator must contact the Manufacturer or the Dealer WARNING The manual must always remain with the machine In case of loss or damage request a new copy to the Manufacturer or your Dealer WARNING Follow strictly the rules prescribed by the safety pictograms applied to the machine WARNING Be sure that all safety pictograms are legible If pictograms are worn they must be replaced with ot
40. rking brake set and the ignition key off LOWER CLEVISES ADJUSTMENT It is possible to adjust the lower hitch position loosening the U bolts 1 see picture and sliding the clevis 2 on the square tube Tighten the U bolts after making any adjustment required 17 LM Series Rotary Tillers FRICTION CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT The PTO driveshaft and friction clutch are designed to transmit adequate power to the tiller The clutch preserves the machine from overloads through the slipping of friction discs and limits the max torque transmissible to a calibrated value set at factory It is recommended therefore to leave unchanged this value to avoid damages to the machine or to driveshaft spring height set at factory An adjustment can be done however when the clutch slipping is too frequent which means that the calibration is too low In this case the tightening of nuts over the compressed springs will give an increase in torque transmissible On the contrary a loosening of the nuts over the springs will give a decrease in torque transmissible 18 LM Series Rotary Tillers IMPORTANT For details about clutch adjustment refer to the user manual of the Manufacturer of the driveshaft installed The Manufacturer is not liable for damages resulting from a wrong modification of the clutch calibration NOTE Excessive tightening of the springs can prevent the clutch from slipping and to protect
41. rmed after the first 50 working hours each 500 working hours To make the oil change place a tank under the oil drain plug bottom of gearbox unscrew the oil drain plug and drain oil completely into the tank retighten the drain plug unscrew the oil filling plug fill up oil till restoring the correct level between the two reference dipstick marks retighten the filling plug dispose the discharged oil into containers for used oil CAUTION Before touching the gearbox wait until it has cooled sufficiently IMPORTANT Frequently check possible oil leaks from tiller through visual inspection and in case of leakage provide immediately proper maintenance Avoid oil leaks on the ground when restoring oil level or making oil change 6 3 SIDE CASE LUBRICATION Lubricant SAE EP 80W90 gear oil 24 LM Series Rotary Tillers Filling Plug Transmission Check the oil level every 50 hours making sure it reachs the level plug on the transmission cover If the oil is below this level fill up oil till restore the level The oil change must be performed every 500 working hours To make the oil change remove the skid from the transmission side place a tank under the oil level plug unscrew the oil level plug and drain completely the oil into the tank retighten the level plug unscrew the oil filling plug top of transmission cover fill up oil till restoring the correct level until le
42. rom gearbox transmission case Gearbox transmission case overfilled Loose filling drain plug Damaged breather plug Damaged seals Drain to proper level Tighten filling drain plug Replace breather plug Replace seals Tillage depth insufficient Tiller is carried by tractor Tractor has insufficient power Skids need adjusting Blades worn or bent Blades incorrectly installed Debris entangled in blades and or rotor Lower tractor 3 point arms Increase PTO speed Adjust skids Replace blades Install tines correctly Clear rotor and or blades Soil texture too coarse Rear board too high PTO speed too slow Ground speed too fast Lower rear board Increase PTO speed Reduce ground speed Soil texture too fine Rear board too low Ground speed too slow Raise rear board Increase ground speed Tiller choking up with soil Blades worn or bent Blades incorrectly installed Rear board too low Soil too wet Replace blades Install tines correctly Raise rear board Wait until soil dries Tiller skiping on ground or leaving crop residue Blades incorrectly installed wrong helical arrangement cutting edge in wrong direction Debris entangled in blades and or rotor Ground speed too fast Soil too hard Install blades correctly replace right helical arrangement position cutting edge in front of rotation direction Clear rotor and or blades Redu
43. s follows e take note of the height of the compressed springs e loosen the bolts that compress the springs e connect the tiller to the tractor see section Conneting to the tractor e connect the driveshaft see section Driveline installation e start the tractor and engage PTO for few seconds in order to cause slippage and separation of the parts sticked of the clutch e turn off the tractor remove key and wait for all components are stopped before dismounting from tractor e retighten the bolts restoring the original springs position on the driveshaft NOTE For replacement of the driveshaft service parts e g friction discs refer to the user manual of the driveshaft Manufacturer 7 STORAGE Before leaving the tiller unused for a long time it s necessary to perform following tasks to preserve the appearance and functionality of the machine and to make easier the restart at later use e park the tiller on a flat surface in a place dry and protected from exposition to the elements possibly with storage temperature between 0 and 50 C see section Stopping and disconnection e thoroughly clean the machine removing from the rotor all residues due to tillage in order to avoid damage from grass and stagnant water e inspect carefully the machine checking for worn and or damaged parts Perform immediately all repairs and or replacements needed in order to make the machine ready for restarting e incase of abrasi
44. t consulting the Manufacturer or your Dealer Manufacturer as the case may give the authorization to proceed with the repair together with all necessary instructions Wrong or inappropriate repairs or maintenance may generate abnormal operating conditions equipment damage and generate risks for the operator WARNING For safety reasons all maintenance operations must be performed with tractor PTO disengaged tiller stopped and completely lowered to the ground or onto support blocks parking brake set tractor engine shut off and ignition key removed IMPORTANT Respect the environment Store or dispose of unused chemicals as specified by the chemical Manufacturer 6 1 BLADES REPLACEMENT Frequently check the wear condition of blades through visual inspection The wear of blades is very variable depending on the type of soil Replacement of the blades is necessary when the operator notices increase of power absorption during tilling or when the blade dimension is significantly reduced compared to the original The use of the machine with blades in bad condition compromises the quality of work Before perform replacement of the blades e idle tractor engine set the parking brake disengage tractor PTO and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop e place the tiller slightly lifted from the ground on safety blocks or mechanical stands e lock the control lever of the hydraulic lift of the tractor e turn off th
45. the machine from overload Make sure that the height of all the compressed springs is equal to prevent clutch malfunctioning SKIDS ADJUSTMENT The working depth of the tiller is determined by the position of the side skids it may be increased by raising the skids and decreased by lowered them It s important that both skids are adjusted at the same height To adjust the working depth perform the following steps e lift the machine put it safely on security stands then switch the tractor engine off disengage PTO set parking brake and off the ignition key e loosen the bolt in the front of the skid bolt 1 see picture e unscrew and remove the bolt on the rear of the skid bolt 2 see picture e adjust the height of the skid through the holes as desired e reinstall the bolt 2 refer to the tightening table of this manual for proper torque values e tighten the bolt 1 refer to the tightening table of this manual for proper torque value When finished verify that both skids are at same level and check if the front of the tiller is leveled to the back when lowered to the ground Adjust with the 3 point top link if necessary 19 LM Series Rotary Tillers REAR BOARD ADJUSTMENT The LM Series tillers are equipped with a rear board with two chains The position of the rear board is adjustable by varying the number of chain links tensioned under the weight of the board included between the rear b
46. tion by the company or it s Authorized Representative The duly filled up warranty card is not in our possession within 15 days from the date of delivery The LOWERY ROTARY TILLER parts thereof is subjected to neglect fire flood or other acts of God or if in the company s opinion any damage has caused to the LOWERY ROTARY TILLER or transportation The original numbers are removed obliterated or altered from the unit Any attempt is made to have the repairs executed by a person or persons other than the company or its authorized representative Any defect is not informed immediately to the company or its authorized representative any alteration in warranty card is made Any changes in the location of the LOWERY ROTARY TILLER or in its ownership thereof during the warranty period must be intimated in writing to the company or its Authorized Representative ten days before the change Failure to do so will absolve the company from the obligation under this warranty Further in the case of shifting for the continuation of the warranty the LOWERY ROTARY TILLER has to be inspected by the company or its Authorized Representative before shifting from the original location and before using it at the new location The inspection fee levied by the company s Authorized Representative as well as the cost of rectification of any damage in transit detected in the above inspection and shall be borne by the Purchaser Owner If at the time of r
47. to the ground then increase speed engine until to 540 rpm lower the tiller on the ground and simultaneously start driving the tractor at low speed Subsequently increase the ground speed depending on ground conditions If the environmental temperature is very cold it s recommended to wait a few minutes with the PTO of the tractor at low rate before lowering the tiller completely on the ground drive for a while operating the tiller then stop the tractor to check the quality of the work performed If you need to get off the tractor lift the tiller just out of the ground reduce engine speed and disengage PTO set the parking brake stop engine and remove the ignition key If the working depth and or soil texture are not as desired correct them by adjusting the skids and or the rear cover see section Adjustments 16 LM Series Rotary Tillers 5 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS During operations always keep the tractor engine at rpm rate ensuring to the tiller the right power required for the use always keep a tractor speed adequate to conditions of the soil to be worked from 2 to 10 km h approx Reduce speed in the case of hard or stony soils choose a driving pattern that provides the maximum pass length and minimizes turning when working in the hills if you can do climbing in the sense of the slope in any case do not work along the hillsides making the steps from top to bottom to reduce the terrace Where
48. us injury and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices IMPORTANT Indicates instructions or procedures that if not observed can cause damage to equipment or environment NOTE Indicates helpful information READ UNDERSTAND and FOLLOW the safety messages following the Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words Failure to comply with safety messages could result in serious bodily injury or death TO THE PURCHASER This manual contains valuable information about LOWERY ROTARY TILLER It has been carefully prepared to give you helpful suggestions for operating adjusting servicing repair parts Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference Study it carefully You have purchased a dependable and sturdy tiller but only by proper care and operation can you expect to get the service and long life designed and built into it RIGHT HAND AND LEFT HAND sides are determined by watching from the tractor side Sometime in the future your tiller may need new parts to replace those are worn or broken If so go to nearest LOWERY dealer and provide him the model and part number Customer information Name Purchased from Purchased date Model No Serial No
49. vel plug retighten the filling plug replace the side skid dispose the discharged oil into containers for used oil 6 4 BEARING HOUSING LUBRICATION Lubricant SAE multi purpose lithium type grease Grease the rotor hub support every 8 working through a suitable grease gun 25 LM Series Rotary Tillers Grease zerk IMPORTANT Make sure to clean the fitting zerk before using the grease gun Do not let excess grease collect on or around parts particularly when operating in sandy areas 6 5 DRIVESHAFT MAINTENANCE Lubricant SAE multi purpose lithium type grease Grease crosses sliding parts of protective shielding and driveshaft transmission tubes grease grease grease grease grease IMPORTANT For details about maintenance and lubrication of the driveshaft refer to the user manual of the driveshaft Manufacturer Driveshaft clutch 26 LM Series Rotary Tillers Exposition to the elements of tiller and driveshaft or a long period of inactivity generally results in oxidation of some clutch components and creates sticking effect on the clutch Consequently the torque required to the slippage of the clutch increases considerable respect to the value set at factory and this may be cause of driveshaft breakage during operation or damage to the tractor or implement To avoid it before re using the tiller operator must perform a short run in of the clutch a
50. with hydraulic lift and universal three point hitch that can support the implement weight and driven by the power of the tractor through the PTO driveshaft The tractors used to operate the LM Series tillers must have the following requirements LM Series Rotary Tillers Hitch Category 3 point Cat I standard PTO 540 RPM 6 spline 1 3 8 Z6 Horsepower 35 50 HP Ay DANGER Any use of the machine other than the intended use is non intended use and is to be considered as unauthorized and dangerous The manufacturer assumes no liability for damage resulting from non intended use 2 3 MAIN PARTS DESCRIPTION Tiller deck Side transmission case Clevis lower hitch Rear leveling board Lower hitch pin Rotor shaft Upper hitch pin Tine Top mast Parking stand PTO shield Skid Implement Input Connection Cardan driveshaft Gearbox 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 LM Series Rotary Tillers 2 4 TILLER SPECIFICATIONS LMC1 8 LM72 LMC1 5 LM60 TILLER MODEL TILLER MODEL Overall dimensions 1970 x 940 x 720 1775 x 940 x 720 72 60 Tilling width 182 88 152 4 Recommended Tractor HP range 33790 22838 Cat I Cat I 3 point Hitch type compatible Quick Hitch I Cat compatible Quick Hitch I ASAE Cat ASAE 9 8 Number of Flanges on Rotor Total Number of tines on Rotor PTO Input speed 54 48 Rotor Shaft Speed Standa

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