King Kutter Tiller TG-48-XB User's Manual
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1. 1200 e KingKutter ors Winfield Alabama 35594 E ROR a JA Y UA UJ ROTARY TILLER OPERATOR MANUAL TO THE PURCHASER This manual contains valuable information about your new King Kutter XB Rotary Tiller It has been carefully pre pared to give you helpful suggestions for operating adjust Ing servicing and ordering repair parts Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference Study it carefully You have purchased a de pendable and sturdy tiller but only by proper care and opera tion can you expect to receive the service and long life de signed and built into it Sometime in the future your tiller may need new parts to replace those that are worn or broken If so go to your dealer and provide him with the model and part number Customer Information Name Purchased From Date Purchased Model No Serial No It is purchaser and or operator s responsibility to Read and understand the information contained in this manual Operate lubricate assemble and maintain the equipment in accordance with all instructions and safety procedures in this manual Inspect the equipment and replace or repair any parts that are damaged or worn which under contin ued operation would cause damage wear to other parts or cause a safety hazard Return the equipment or parts to the authorized King Kutter dealer from where it was purchased for service or replaceme2. 3 Remove wire tie holding the PTO shaft and set aside PTO STEP 4 Attach tiller according to your tractors manual and using the instructions on pages 16 and 17 STEP 5 Install back plate chain STEP 6 Install PTO shaft as outlined in the Attaching to Tractor Section pg 16 19 Note The safety chains on the PTO shaft should be attached to the tractor and tiller to prevent the plastic safety shield from rotating BEFORE PUTTING ROTARY TILLER INTO SERVICE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO START UP SHIPPED WITH GEAR OIL IN GEAR BOXES SHIPPED WITHOUT GREASE IN GREASE FITTINGS UNIT MUST BE SERVICED BEFORE USING For Top Gearbox use gear oil type GL5 85W 140 For Side Gearbox use gear oil type GL5 85W 140 Forall Grease Fittings use TYPE grade ll tube grease STEP 1 Place rotary tiller so that the deck is secure and level STEP2 Remove Breather Plug Located at top of transmission gearbox and check plug located on back of gearbox See Figure C If oil comes out of check plug replace plug immediately and go to STEP 4 if no oil comes out continue to STEP 3 STEP3 Fil gearbox using gear oil type GL5 85W 140 until it is up to check plug See Fig C STEP4 Replace and tighten 2 plugs and clean away any excess oil STEP 5 Remove Breather Plug Located at top of side gearbox See FIG D point 1 on next page there is also a plug at the bottom Located in the side of the side gearbox FIG D point 2 on n
3. Left w Bolts Tine Pkg 3 Right 3 Left w Bolts 4 Complete Tine Pkg 36 pcs Tine Bolt Pkg 12 pcs Tine Bolt Pkg 72 pcs Ts Si Assombiy Lot or ight se Lift Pins Cat 1 2 Pk 29 TG 48 XB SIDE PARTS LIST Hub N A Gear 27 Teeth N A Snap Ring N A 10 Bearing 6010 N A 2 3 NE NE Gear 38 Teeth N A 3 TG 48 XB SERIES PARTS e SS SS ES ZZZZ7Z77Z77Z7Z7Z7Z77ZZ7Z77ZZ ZZ77Z7Z77ZZZZZZ Z7ZZZZZ7Z7Z7Z77Z7ZZ77ZZ7ZZ7Z77Z7Z7ZZ7Z7ZZ7ZZZZZ77ZZZZZ77ZZZZZZZZZ in B S ad EX VW APPL LLL LLL Z IS NSS AS e 7 ja x 12 48 43 9 43 45 E 32 TG 48 XB SERIES GEARBOX PARTS LIST 4 Bevel gear 19Teeth N A 16 Seal Input 13997 N A 8 O Ring 111 N A 33 34 OO OOG f w x INS X ASA A 1 LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL LLL yy y NS ZA Iz WMV N ZN IN Z a gt NX s NI Je XE SN EUN N TG 48 XB HUB PARTS SQ 2 4 Lock Washer 10 N A Hex Cap Screw M10 1 5 x 35 N A Nut M10 1 5 N A Grease Zerk 1 4 132018 I 35 1 Limited Warranty King Kutter Inc King Kutter P O B
4. a minimum 20 of tractor and equipment weight must be on tractor front wheels Without this weight tractor could tip over causing personal injury or death The weight may be attained with a front end loader front wheel weights ballast in the tires or front tractor weights When attaining a minimum 20 of tractor and equipment weight on the front wheels you must not exceed the ROPS weight certification Weigh the tractor and equipment Do not guess or estimate Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on public roads The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most localities However some localities prohibit their use Local laws should be checked for all lighting and marking requirements At all times when driving the tractor and equipment on the road or highway un der 20mph 32kph use flashing amber warning lights and a slow moving vehicle SMV identification emblem Do not exceed 20 mph 32 kph Reduce speed on rough roads and surfaces Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic Always install transport locks pins or brackets before transporting Do not drink and drive Be a safe and courteous driver Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations including narrow bridges intersections etc Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways Turn curves or go up or down hills only at a low speed and at a gradual steering angle Make certain that a least 20 o
5. continued STEP 4 Pull apart PTO shaft and attach outer section to tractor PTO output shaft NOTE Be sure to pull on PTO shaft section to ensure yoke has locked into place STEP 5 Place and hold inner PTO shaft section next to outer section and check if PTO shaft is too long Each section should end approximately 3 inches short of reaching u joint shield on the opposite section If the shaft is too long measure 3 inches back from each u joint shield and mark the other shaft section Be sure to do this for both PTO shaft halves NOTE Do not cut PTO shaft sections at this time STEP 6 Raise rotary tiller and remove blocking Raise and lower rotary tiller in order to locate the longest distance between equipment input shaft and the tractor PTO output shaft With the rotary tiller in the longest distance position shut down the tractor and SECURELY BLOCK THE ROTARY TILLER IN POSITION STEP 7 in step 5 hold PTO shaft sections together and check for a minimum of 6 inches of overlap If PTO shaft has been marked for cutting the overlap is the distance measured between the two marks If the PTO shaft has less than a 6 inch overlap DO NOT USE Contact your authorized King Kutter Dealer NOTE If the PTO shaft length is too long go to SIZING PTO SHAFT pg 18 STEP 8 Apply any multi purpose grease to the outside of the male inner PTO shaft section Assemble PTO shaft and install on rotary tiller and tractor STEP 9 Pull on tra
6. could result Make sure all parked machines are on a hard level surface and engage all safety devices 21 SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustration below Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs the type of warning and the area or particular function related to that area that re quires your SAFTY AWARENESS Top View 22 prevent serious injury death 5i no lee ingles pida ayuda a alguien que si lo lea para que le traduzca las medidas de seguridad Read and understand Operator s Manual before using Review annually Do not permit riders on the tractor or tiller including children Do not allow children to operate filler Operate only with quards installed and in good working condition Keep away from moving parts Operate only with tractor equipped with ROPS and sealbelis Use extra care when operat ng on rough terrain or when rocks of debris are present Do operate in the raised position Stop engine lower tiller set brake and wart for all moving parts To stop before dismounting Support tiller securely before working beneath unit Transport with clean reflectors SMV and working lights as required by federal slate and local laws Keep yourself others and clothing away from the rotating PTO Operate only at a sale distance from bystanders Do stand between tractor and ti
7. the manual and to follow them Accidents can be avoided Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead to careless injuries Read this man ual and the manual for your tractor before assembly or operating to acquaint yourself with the machines If this machine is used by any person other than you or is loaned or rented it is the rotary tiller owner s responsibility to make certain that the owner s manual be available to the operator prior to operating 1 Reads and understands the operator s manuals 2 Is instructed in safe and proper use Know your controls and how to stop the tractor engine and tiller quickly in an emergency Read this manual and the one provided with your tractor Train all new personnel and review instructions frequently with existing workers Be certain only a properly trained and physically able person will operate the machinery A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate the machine An untrained operator ex poses himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or death If the elderly are assisting with farm work their physical limitations need to be recognized and accommodated 11 PREPARTION A STARTING AND STOPPING SAFETY A 12 Never operate the tractor and tiller until you have read and completely under stand this manual the Tractor Operator s Manual and each of the safety mes sages found on the safety signs on the tractor and
8. there is something in this manual you do not understand ask your supervisor or your dealer to explain it to you Most accidents occur because of neglect or carelessness Keep all helpers and bystanders at least several hundred feet from an operating rotary tiller Only properly trained people should operate this machine When machine is operated in populated areas where thrown objects could injure persons or property operation must be stopped when anyone comes within several hundred feet The majority of the accidents involve entanglement on the driveline injury of by Standers by the objects thrown by the rotating tines and operators being knocked off the tractor by low hanging limbs and then being run over by the tiller Accidents are most likely to occur with machines that are loaned or rented to someone who has not read the owner s manual and is not familiar with a ro tary tiller The rotary tiller is designed for use only on tractors with the power take off PTO turning at 540 RPM Install and secure all guards and shields before starting or operating The tiller tines driveline guards and tractor shields should be used and maintained in good working condition They should be inspected carefully at least daily for missing or broken chain links shields or guards Worn items must be replaced at once to reduce possibility of injury Disengage power takeoff PTO and place transmission in neutral before at tempting to start en
9. BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE No employee of King Kutter nor anyone else is authorized to make any warranty or representation in addition to or different from those made in this agree ment 5 Allocation of Risk This agreement allocates the risk of product failure between King Kutter and the Purchaser This Allocation is recognized by both parties as reflected in the price of the goods The Purchaser acknowledges that he or she has read this agreement understands it and is bound by its terms
10. ROUGHOUT THIS MAN UAL IS USED TO CALL YOUR ATTEN TION TO INSTRUCTIONS INVOLVING THIS SYMBOL MEANS YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND THE ATTEN NI SAFETY OF OTHERS BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFTEY IS INVOLVED SIGNAL WORDS The signal words DANGER WARNING and CAUTION are used with the safety messages in this manual and with each safety signs They are defined as follows DANGER Indicates an immediate hazardous situation that 1f not avoided could result In serious injury or death This signal word 15 to be limited to the most ex treme situations typically for machine components that for functional purposes cannot be guarded WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that 1f not avoided could result In serious injury or death 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 1f not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe prac tice If you have any questions not answered in this manual or require additional copies or the manual 15 damaged please contact your dealer or King Kutter Inc P O Box 1200 Winfield AL 35594 205 487 3202 or www kingkutter com EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES A Safety of the operator and bystanders is one of the main concerns in designing and develop ing a tiller However every year accidents occur which could have been avo
11. ctor side of PTO shaft yoke to be sure it has locked in place Make certain PTO shaft shielding is in place and good working condition STEP 10 The PTO shaft shield is a non rotating design and must be secured prior to equipment use Using the chain on each yoke shield attach to a fixed object on the tractor and equipment ends that will not allow the PTO shaft shield to rotate during operation 17 SIZING PTO SHAFT STEP 1 Cutting the PTO shaft to length NOTE Be sure to cut equal lengths of each PTO shaft section Clamp end of PTO shaft in a vice and cut off shield where marked Figure 1 amp 1 B STEP 2 Figure 1 A Using cut section of the shield as a guide cut shaft off the same amount Figure 2 STEP 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for other PTO shaft section STEP 4 Use a file to deburr PTO shafts Clean up all chips burrs and filings from both ends of Fi 1 the shaft 9 Note If you shear the bolt that attaches the PTO shaft to the gearbox re place with a grade 2 bolt only Re placement with another grade of bolt will void your warranty and may cause terminal damage to the PTO shaft gearbox or tractor Figure 2 18 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 Before each use perform the maintenance described in maintenance section page 20 STEP2 Read understand and follow the information on safety training preparation starting and stopping safety operational safety transport safe
12. defect in material or workmanship within one 1 year following the date of purchase If the equipment is used for commercial purposes the Purchaser must notify the Seller in writing of any defect in material or workmanship within ninety 90 days following the date of pur chase In no event will King Kutter be liable under this warranty unless written notice is received by the Seller within one 1 year from the date of original retail sale 2 Warranty of Title King Kutter warrants that it transfers a good title to the product free of any encumbrances and free of the rightful claim of any third party for infringement of patent or copyright 3 What is Not Covered by This Limited Warranty King Kutter will not be responsible for damage to or failure in the product which results from accident misuse abuse neglect installation of attachments not provided by King Kutter modifications to the product or dam age caused by use of the product for purposes other than those for which it was designed 4 No Other Warranties Unless modified in writing and signed by both parties this agreement is understood to be the complete and exclusive agreement and warranty between King Kutter and Purchaser superseding all prior agreements oral and written and all other communication between King Kutter and Purchaser related to the subject mat ter of this agreement THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUD ING
13. epth of rotary tiller Never attempt to re move objects from the rotor bar until the tractor has been shut down and the tiller tines have completely stopped A WARNING A Never travel at a fast ground speed while using the tiller this could damage it Never attempt to turn the tractor or travel in reverse with the PTO engaged and the tiller in the ground Always raise the tiller out of the ground when backing up or attempting to turn Failure to due so may cause damage to the tiller STEP 8 After each use clean all debris from the tiller tines Replace any missing or illegible safety decals Inspect for any damaged or worn parts and replace before next use Store rotary tiller in a dry environment MAINTENANCE A 1 Periodically check and maintain proper gear oil level 2 Every 8 hours 1 grease out board hub 2 PTO shaft universal joints 3 PTO shaft safety shield and 4 PTO telescoping surface NOTE Use only a grade ll tube grease NOTE Do not grease the slip clutch assembly 3 Before each use check to make sure all safety shields are installed and working properly 4 Check tines for cracks and breaks before every use Torque tine bolts to 100 ft Ibs if you need to replace a tine 5 Periodically check all nuts and bolts to insure they are tight and secure The bolts holding the top gearbox to the base plate and the L bracket need to be torqued at 75 ft lbs Also the bolts holding the cross ove
14. ext page if oil comes out of lower plug replace plug immediately and go to STEP 6 if oil doesn t come out of lower plug fill with gear oil type GL5 85W 140 to lower plug STEP6 Replace and tighten the plugs Clean away any excess oil STEP 7 Grease the grease fitting on the outboard hub Fig E on next page the two 2 grease fittings on the PTO universal joints the two 2 grease fit tings on the PTO safety shield and the inner surface portion of the PTO shaft See Figures F and G CAUTION DO NOT over fill gearbox This could cause damage to oil seals and can cause per manent damage to the gearbox This issue will not be covered under warranty Figure B Figure C 9 Figure Figure D Figure F Figure G 10 SAFETY TRAINING A Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacturing of our product Un fortunately our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an operator or bystander In addition to the design and configuration of equipment hazard control and ac cident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of this equipment It has been said The best safety device is an informed careful operator We ask you to be that kind of operator It is the operator s responsibility to read and understand all safety and operating instructions in
15. f the tractor s weight is on the front wheels to maintain safe steerage Slow down on rough or uneven surface Al ways check tractor manual for proper use on slopes Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground and when operating close to ditches or fences Be careful when turning sharp corners Never allow riders on either tractor or tiller 15 ATTACHING TO TRACTOR A A STEP 1 STEP 2 WARNING Never stand between tractor and rotary tiller while backing up tractor to the hitch Attach to tractor s category 1 three point hitch as described in the Tractor s Operator s Manual 1 REMOVE BOLT 2 ATTACH PTO SHAFT 3 LINE UP BOLT HOLE amp GROOVE IN SHAFT 4 REPLACE BOLT F Determine if the shaft needs to be shortened NOTE Due to the many variations in the tractor hitch points and distances between equipment gearbox input shaft and tractor PTO out put shafts some combina tions may require PTO shafts to be shortened as described by the following steps STEP 3 Raise and lower rotary tiller in order to locate the shortest distance between equipment gearbox input shaft and tractor PTO output shaft With the rotary tiller in the shortest distance position shut down the tractor and SECURELY BLOCK ROTARY TILLER IN POSITION WARNING IF THE TILLER IS RAISED UP SO THAT THE PTO SHAFT IS AT AN ANGLE SHARPER THAN 35 DEGREES PTO MUST BE STOPPED 16 ATTACHING TO TRACTOR
16. farm work their physical limitations need to be recognized and accommodated Use a tractor equipped with a Roll Over Protective System and seat belts ROPS Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery If its ability to do a job or to do so safely is in question DON T TRY IT Do not modify the equipment in any way Unauthorized modification could result in serious injury or death and may impair the function and life of the equipment In addition to the design and the confirmation of this implement including safety signs and safety equipment hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the aware ness concern prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation trans port maintenance and storage of the machine Refer also to safety messages and operation instruction in each of the appropriate sections of the tractor and tiller manuals Pay close at tention to the safety signs affixed to the tractor and the tiller XB ROTARY TILLER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 With rotary still in crate lay flat level surface Cut banding straps on the two 2 upright crate posts STEP 2 Remove the top amp upper side sections of the crate leaving the rotary tiller resting on the bottom section You may take the tiller off of crate but you must swing stand arm down and lock in position See Figure A and B Snap stand out of clip straight out then swivel the stand down to locked position STEP
17. gged use However they could fail upon impact with heavy solid objects such as steel guardrails and concrete abutment Such impact could cause the broken objects to be thrown outward at very high velocities To reduce the possibility of property damage serious injury or even death never allow the tilling tines to contact such obstacles Stop rotary tiller and tractor immediately upon striking an obstruction Turn en gine off remove key inspect and repair any damage before resuming operation Stay alert for uneven terrain holes rocks and roots and other hidden hazards Keep away from drop offs and hazards that could cause roll over Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed when transporting or operating on hillsides over rough ground and when operating close to ditches or fences Be careful and slow down when turning sharp corners and changing direction on slopes Do not start or stop suddenly on slopes Avoid operation on steep slopes In extremely uneven terrain rear wheels weights front tractor weight and or tire ballast should be used to improve stability TRANSPORT SAFETY A OPERATIONAL SAFETY continued A Pass rotary tiller diagonally through sharp dips and avoid sharp drops to prevent hanging tractor and rotary tiller Practice will improve your skills in maneu vering on rough terrain Always cut down slopes never across the face Always check tractor manual for proper use on slopes When using a unit
18. gine Many varied objects such as wire cable rope or chains can become entan gled in the operating parts of the tiller These items could then swing outside the housing at greater velocities than the tines Such a situation is extremely haz ardous Inspect the cutting area for such objects before tilling Remove any like objects from the site 13 14 OPERATIONAL SAFETY continued A Never allow the tilling tines to contact such items Never assume an area is clear Always Check Always stop the tractor disengage PTO set brake shut off the tractor engine remove the ignition key lower implement to the ground and allow rotating pieces to come to a complete stop before dismounting tractor Never leave equipment unattended with the tractor running Never place hands or feet under tiller with tractor engine running or before you are sure all motion has stopped Stay clear of all moving parts Do not reach or place any part of your body under equipment until it is blocked securely Do not allow riders on the rotary tiller or tractor at anytime There is no safe place for any riders Do not operate unless all personnel livestock and pets are several hundred feet away to prevent injury by thrown objects Never operate tractor and rotary tiller under trees with low hanging limbs Op erators can be knocked off the tractor and then run over by the rotating tines The rotating parts of this machine have been designed and tested for ru
19. ided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment You the operator can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions and insist those working with you or for you follow them In order to provide a better view certain photographs or illustrations in this manual may show an assembly with a safety shield removed However equipment should never be operated in this condition Keep all shields in place If shield removal becomes necessary for repairs re place the shield prior to use Replace any safety sign that is not readable or missing Location of such safety signs are in dicated in this manual Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs that can hinder alertness or coordination while oper ating this equipment Consult your doctor about operating this machine while taking prescrip tion medications Under no circumstances should children under the age of 18 be allowed to work with this equipment Do not allow persons to operate or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of the safety precau tions and how it works Review the safety instructions with all users annually This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation The opera tor should be a responsible properly trained and physically able person familiar with farm ma chinery and trained in this equipment s operations If the elderly are assisting with
20. ller carefull uneven terrain Decrease speed when turning Locale underground ul l ly lines before tiling Do not exceed sate transport speed ROTATING DRIVELINE HAZARD KEEP AWAY prevent serious injury death from rotating driveline Keep all quards in place when operating Operate only at 540 APM Keep hands feet clothing and hair away from moving parts not operate without driveline securely attached at both ends Do not operate without driveline shields that turn freely on driveline 23 24 A WARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY DEATH Keep hands and body out of hitch area when attaching mower ta tractor Keep body clear of crush point between tractor and mower NO GREASE IN FITTINGS WHEN SHIPPED Operators Manuals are available from dealer or King Kutter ING P D Box 1200 Winfield AL 35594 205 487 3202 www kingkutter com O4996 00514 MODEL DESCRIPTION SN XXXXXXXXXX 25 DANGER ROTATING TINES HAZARD Keep away from rotating tines Rotating tines may cause serious injury or death XB TILLERS Designed for Subcompact Tractors Up to 25 H P Maximum e 8 26 147122 e merTubelaSenes Boo 9 27 XB EXPLODED VIEW 28 TG 48 XB TILLER PARTS LIST E ae TG 48 XB sm Tine Pkg 1 Right 1
21. nt of defective parts that are covered by warranty The King Kutter Factory may inspect equipment or parts before warranty claims are honored Payment of all costs incurred by the dealer for traveling to or transporting the equipment for warranty inspection and or claims CONTENTS ITEM PAGE S l V RR 6 Assembly Instructions 8 Before Putting Into Service 8 SIEN IA ING uuu uu u uy 11 Transportation 5 15 Attaching To Tractor 16 SENT WO oa 18 Operating Instructions 19 Maintenance 20 Maintenance Safety 20 Safety Decal s And Locations 22 tances 27 Replacement Parts 28 Side Gearbox Parts 30 Top Gearbox Parts 32 34 A A 36 READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUC TIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ESPE CIALLY IN THE SAFETY SECTION FAIL URE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERI OUS INJURY OR DEATH TAKE NOTE THIS SAFETY ALERT SYM BOL FOUND TH
22. ox 1200 Winfield Alabama 35594 warrants to the original retail pur chaser Purchaser that the product that is the subject of this sale is free from defects in material and work manship at the time of sale Under this warranty King Kutter will repair the defective product free of charge to the Purchaser with either new or used and reconditioned replacement parts All warranty service will be performed at service centers designated by King Kutter If King Kutter is unable to repair the product to conform to the warranty after a reasonable number of attempts King Kutter will provide at its option one of the following a a replacement for the product or b a full refund of the purchase price Repair replacement or refunds are the Pur chasers EXCLUSIVE remedies against King Kutter under this limited warranty King Kutter will not be liable for any special incidental or consequential damages based upon breach or warranty breach of contract neg ligence strict tort liability or any other legal theory Such damages include but are not limited to loss of prof its loss of savings or revenue loss of use of the product or any associated equipment cost of capital cost of any substitute equipment facilities or services down time the claims of third parties including customers and Injury to property These limitations also apply to the extent allowed by law to personal injury The purchaser must notify the Seller in writing of any
23. r shaft from the top gearbox to the side gearbox should be torqued at 45 6 Periodically loosen torque spring bolts and allow slip clutch to slip for approxi mately two 2 revolutions Loosen the bolts until the springs lose contact with the flange yoke This ensures that the slip clutch is not in a locked position 7 Make sure that the clutch slips 8 retighten the slip clutch tighten the torque spring bolts until the nut makes contact with the flange yoke and further tighten one and a half turns 1 1 2 This is a good starting point further adjustments may need to be made based on soil conditions NOTE Do not over or under tighten slip clutch assembly or damage may 20 MAINTENANCE SAFETY Good maintenance is your responsibility Poor maintenance is an invita tion to trouble Follow good shop practices Keep service area clean and dry Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded Use adequate light for the job at hand Make sure there is plenty ventilation Never operate engine of the towing vehicle in a closed building The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation Before working on this machine disengage the PTO shut off the engine set the brakes and remove the ignition keys O Be certain all moving parts on attachments have come to a complete stop be fore attempting to perform maintenance Never work under equipment unless it is blocked securely Always use per
24. roperly mounted adjusted and in good operating condition Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs are properly installed and in good condi tion Check the tractor master shield over the PTO stub shaft Make sure it is in good condition and fastened securely to the tractor Purchase a new shield if old shield is damaged or missing All tractors that are not equipped with a live power takeoff PTO need to be equipped with an over running PTO clutch These are available through most farm equipment stores NOTE The addition of an over running PTO clutch may change the length of the PTO driveline required Pay extra attention to the instructions on the PTO Driveline Instal lation Be sure that the driveline system guarding is adequate Tiller operating power is supplied from the tractor PTO Refer to your tractor manual for PTO engagement and disengagement instructions Know how to stop tractor and tiller quickly in case of an emergency When engaging PTO the engine RPM should always be at idle speed Once engaged and ready to start tilling raise PTO speed to 540 RPM and maintain throughout tilling opera tion OPERATIONAL SAFETY A The use of this equipment is subject to certain hazards that cannot be protected against by the mechanical means or product design All operators of this equip ment must read and understand this entire manual paying particular attention to safety and operating instructions prior to using If
25. sonal protection devices such as eye hand and hearing protec tors when performing any service or maintenance Frequently check tines They should be sharp free of nicks and cracks and securely fastened Periodically tighten all bolts nuts and screws and check that all cotter pins are properly installed to ensure unit is in safe condition When completing maintenance service function make sure safety shields and devices are installed before placing unit in service After servicing be sure all tools parts and service equipment are removed from tiller Do not allow debris grease or oil to build up on any deck or platform Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing genuine factory replacement parts must be used to restore your equipment to original specifications The manufacturer will not be responsible for injuries or damages caused by use of unapproved parts and or accessories A fire extinguisher and first should kept readily accessible while performing maintenance on this equipment STORAGE SAFETY Following operation or when unhooking the tiller stop the tractor set brakes disengage the PTO shut off the engine and remove the ignition keys Store the unit in an area away from human activity Do not park equipment where it can be exposed to direct contact to livestock for long periods of time Damage and livestock injury
26. tiller Personal protection equipment including hardhat safety glasses safety shoes and gloves are recommended during assembly installation operation adjustment maintenance re pairing removal or moving the implement Do not allow long hair loose fitting clothing or jewelry to be around equipment PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS Tractors with or without tillers attached can often be noisy enough to cause perma nent partial hearing loss We recommend that you wear hearing protection on a full time basis if the noise in the operator s position exceeds 80 db Noise over 80 db on a long term basis can cause severe hearing loss Noise over 90 db adjacent to the operator over a long term basis may cause permanent total hearing loss NOTE Hearing loss from loud noise from tractors chain saws radios and other such sources close to the ear is cumu lative over a lifetime without hope of natural recovery Operate the tiller only with a tractor equipped with an approved Roll Over Protective Sys tem ROPS Always wear your seat belt Serious injury or even death could result from falling off the tractor particularly during a turnover when the operator could be pinned under the ROPS or the tractor Clear area to be tilled of stones branches or other debris that might be thrown or entan gled in the tiller causing injury or damage Operate only in daylight or good artificial light Ensure tiller is p
27. ty warning sections of this man ual pages 12 thru 15 STEP 3 With the rotary tiller positioned on level ground adjust the tractor lift arms so that when lifted the rotor bar remains parallel to the ground STEP 4 With the rotary tiller attached to the tractor raise and support the tiller with suitable blocks Adjust the skids located on the sides of the The adjustment bolts for both right and left sides should be positioned in the same adjustment hole This al lows the tiller to till the same depth on each side Adjust the back plate with regulat ing chain until the desired mulching effect is found Note Never attempt to adjust the rotary tiller while the tractor is running STEP 5 Raise the tiller and remove the blocks Lower the tiller to the ground STEP 6 With the tractor at idle RPM and the tiller lifted off of the ground engage PTO and slowly advance throttle to 540 PTO RPM NOTE Rotary tiller is designed to run at 540 PTO RPM only STEP 7 oelect a low gear for the tractor and begin to move forward Tractor ground speed is to be controlled by gear selection only and not engine speed As the tractor moves forward slowly lower the tiller down Allow the tiller tines to gradually engage the ground T9 NOTE Do not allow the tractor engine or rotary tiller to bog down stall This causes undue wear and tear on the tiller and tractor If this continues to happen reduce ground speed and raise tilling d
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