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BUSH HOG
MODEL RTC
R Ro ot ta ar ry y T Ti il ll le er r
ASSEMBLY l l OPERATION l l MAINTENANCE
107 $4.00 50047335
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CONGRATULATIONS! You have invested in the best implement of its type on the market today. The care you give your Bush Hog implement will greatly determine your satisfaction with its performance and its service life. We urge a careful study of this manual to provide you with a thorough understanding of your new implement before operating, as well as suggestions for operation and maintenance. If your manual should become lost or destroyed, Bush Hog will be glad to provide you with a new copy. Orde
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Model RTC Rotary Tiller Operator’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION / PARA PAGE SECTION / PARA PAGE Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 3-3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Dealer Preparation Check List . . . . . . .3 3-4 Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Federal Laws And Regulations . . . . . .5 IV MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 4-1 Maintenance Check List . . . . . . . .1
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LIMITED WARRANTY OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Bush Hog warrants to the original purchaser of any new Bush Hog equipment, purchased from an authorized Bush Hog dealer, that the equipment be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year for non-commercial, state, and municipalities’ use and ninety (90) days for commercial use from date of retail sale. The obligation of Bush Hog to the purchaser under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of defective
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DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST ROTARY TILLERS BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE — The following check list should be completed. Use the Operator’s Manual as a guide. r 1. Assembly completed. r 2. Gearboxes filled with oil. r 3. All fittings lubricated. r 4. All shields in place and in good condition. r 5. All fasteners torqued to specifications given in Torque Chart. r 6. Slip clutch checked for proper operation. r 7. All decals in place and readable. (See decal page.) r 8. Overall condition good (i.e. p
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This symbol is used to call attention to safe- ty precautions that should be followed by the operator to avoid accidents. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and heed its advice. Failure to comply with safety precautions could result in serious bodily injury. In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are depen- dent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of personn
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IMPORTANT FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS* CONCERNING EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES AND OPERATIONS. *(This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of the following federal laws and regulations. It is not intended as a legal interpretation of the laws and should not be considered as such). U.S. Public Law 91-596 (The Williams-Steiger Occupational and Health Act of 1970) OSHA This Act Seeks: “...to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the nation safe and health
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SECTION l INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION 1-1 INTRODUCTION 1-2 DESCRIPTION We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog customer. The RTC series of rotary tillers are intended for light Your Bush Hog Rotary Tiller has been carefully duty use in an environment relatively clean of for- designed to give maximum service with minimum eign objects such as large rocks, etc. Each tiller is down time. This manual is provided to give you the equipped with adjustable skid shoes and rear deflec- necessary operatin
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SPECIFICATIONS Model RTC40 Model RTC48 Tilling width 39-1/4” 48-1/4” Overall width 44” 53” Offset 4” N/A Blades per flange 44 No. of flanges 45 Hitch 3-point Cat. I only PTO speed 540 rpm Rotor speed 250 rpm Max. recommended HP 24 Max. till depth 6” Gearbox oil capacity 17 ozs. Weight 308 lbs. 335 lbs. Driveline protection Slip Clutch SECTION II PREPARATION FOR USE 2-1 ATTACHING TO TRACTOR Figure 2-1 WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH: NEVER STAND BETWEEN TRACTOR AND TILLER WHILE TRACTOR I
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NOTE Figure 2-5 If driveline is the correct length, omit the following steps “G” through “J” and proceed to step “K”. G. Clamp driveline in a well padded vice to pre- vent damage to the shield. Cut off shield where marked. (Figure 2-3) Figure 2-3 L. Adjust lower lift arm to level tiller right to left. Refer to tractor operator’s manual for instructions. M. Adjust top link of tractor 3-point hitch to level tiller front to rear. N. Set up tractor stabilizer bars, sway blocks, or equivalent to prev
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SECTION III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Tractor forward speed and rear shield adjustment 3-1 GENERAL SAFETY (Figure 3-1) will regulate the finished results or tilth Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s of soil. Traveling at the slowest forward speed with manual should operate this machine. Operator should rear deflector fully lowered will give finest possible wear hard hat, safety glasses, and safety shoes. The operator should read, understand and practice all finish. This deflector ad
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SECTION IV MAINTENANCE AFTER EACH USE 4-1 MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST 1. Clean all debris from machine especially underside Perform scheduled maintenance as outlined below. of deck and affixed decals. Replace any missing or Lower machine to ground, turn off tractor and set illegible decals. parking brake before doing maintenance inspections or work. Some checks may require raising machine 2. Inspect tiller for worn or damaged components. off ground and supporting with blocks. All bolts Repair or re
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NOTE: In some instances, sliding the yoke shield back will make lubrication, inspection and cleaning of the universal joints more convenient. Proceed as follows: 1. Using a flat blade screwdriver, rotate the fasten- 4. Remove the cones from the half-joint. (Figure 4-5) ing pin in its seat 1/2 turn until the head of the pin becomes unlocked in its housing on the cones. Figure 4-5 (Figure 4-2) Figure 4-2 5. Remove the connecting ring from its housing on 2. Lever up the pin through the slot, until
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4-3 BLADE REPLACEMENT 4-4 SLIP CLUTCH OPERATIONAL CHECK WARNING After tiller has been stored for 30 days or more, THE TILLER CAN FALL FROM perform the following operational check: HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, A. Loosen eight nuts retaining clutch springs SECURELY SUPPORT TILLER BEFORE exactly one full turn. WORKING UNDERNEATH. B. With tiller blades firmly on ground and tractor at idle speed, engage tractor PTO drive for 2-3 sec- onds. Clutch should slip without tur
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ment parts are necessary, contact your authorized 4-7 TROUBLESHOOTING Bush Hog dealer. Please have ready your machine name, model number, serial number, purchase date, Troubleshooting procedures are listed in Table 4-1 and exact cause or description of problem. below. If the problem cannot be solved or replace- Table 4-1 Troubleshooting PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Uneven Till Tiller not level right to left Adjust skids for same depth Adjust tractor lower lift arms Noisy Loose components Check
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SECTION V DEALER ASSEMBLY WARNING THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD BEFORE ATTEMPTING MACHINE ASSEMBLY 1. Wear personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, protection for eyes, ears, feet, hands and head when operating or repairing the equipment. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that may catch on equipment moving parts. 2. Do not lift heavy parts or assemblies. Use crane, jack, tackle, fork trucks or other mechanical devices. 3. Select an area
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NOTICE: Refer to Figures 1-1, 3-1, 4-1 and 5-1 F. Place lower hitch pin brackets on front cross for visual reference to aid assembly. member of frame and fasten into position using M12 U-bolts and flanged locknuts. Notice that the hitch A. The parking stand is shipped installed in the pin brackets can be positioned to best match the lift upside down position. Remove the stand and replace arms on your particular tractor. it in the correct position. Pin into the “parked” posi- G. Attach one e
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SAFETY DECALS To promote safe operation, Bush Hog supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Because damage can occur to safety decals either through shipment, use or reconditioning, Bush Hog will, upon request, provide safety decals for any of our products in the field at no charge. Contact your authorized Bush Hog dealer for more information. Part No. 78413 Part No. 81067 Part No. 50042281 16
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper toque for American fasteners used on Bush Hog equipment. Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).* AMERICAN B O L T D IA M E T E R Bolt Head Markings W R E N C H (IN .) “B ” A N D S A E S A E S A E S IZ E (IN .) “A ” T H R E A D S IZ E G R A D E 2 G R A D E 5 G R A D E 8 7/16 1/4 - 2O UNC 6 (7) 8 (11) 12 (16) 7/16 1/4 - 28 UNF 6 (8) 10 (13) 14 (18) 1/2 5/16 - 18 UNC 11 (15) 17 (23) 25 (33) SAE Grade 2 1/2 5/16 - 24 UNF 13 (17) 19 (26) 27 (37) (No Dashes) 9/
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P.O. Box 1039 l l Selma, AL 36702-1039 Telephone (334) 874-2700 l l www.bushhog.com
