Modern AG Tiller - Manual (Page 10)

10 - Rotary tiller
MaiNTeNaNCe SeCTiON
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 Type II 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 tiller tines for cracks and breaks before ev-
ery use.
5. Periodically check all nuts and bolts to insure they
are tight and secure.
6. Periodically loosen torque spring bolts and allow
slip clutch to slip for approximately two (2) revolu-
tions. 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. to 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 adjust-
ments may need to be made based on soil condi-
tions.
NOTE: Do not over or under tighten slip clutch assembly
or damage may occur.
MaiNTeNaNCe SafeTy
- Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor
maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
- Follow good shop practices.
- Keep service area clean and dry.
NOTE: Do not allow the tractor engine or rotary tiller
to bog down or stall. This causes undue wear and tear
on the tiller and tractor. If this continues to happen re-
duce ground speed and raise tilling depth of rotary til-
ler. Never attempt to re-move objects from the rotor bar
until the tractor has been shut down and the tiller tines
have completely stopped.
- 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
the engine of the towing vehicle in a closed build-
ing. the exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
- Before working on this machine, disengage the
PtO, shut off the engine, set the brakes, and re-
move the ignition keys.
- 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 personal protection devices such as eye,
hand and hearing protectors, when performing any
service or maintenance.
- Frequently check tiller 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 a maintenance or service func-
tion, make sure all 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 peri-
odic maintenance and servicing, genuine factory
replacement parts must be used to restore your
equipment to original specifications.
- the manufacturer will not be responsible for in-
juries or damages caused by use of unapproved
parts and/or accessories.
- a fire extinguisher and the first aid kit should be
kept readily accessible while performing mainte-
nance on this equipment.
WarNiNG