Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RTC Bush Hog
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ASSEMBLY l l OPERATION l l MAINTENANCE 107 $4.00 50047335 MODEL R TC R R o o t t a a r r y y T T i i l l l l e e r r B U S H H O G ®.
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.
Model RTC Rotary Tiller Operator’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS RETAIL CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY UNDER THE BUSH HOG WARRANTY It is the Retail Customer and/or Operator’s responsibility to read the Operator’s Manual, to operate, lubricate, maintain and store the product in accordance with all instructions and safety procedures.
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 fro.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 personnel in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment.
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).
SECTION l INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION 1-1 INTRODUCTION We a re p leas ed to hav e you as a Bush Hog c ustomer. Your Bush Hog Rotary Tiller has been carefully designed to give maximum service with minimum down time.
SPECIFICATIONS SECTION II PREPARATION FOR USE 2-1 ATTACHING TO TRACTOR A. Attach tiller to tractor 3-point hitch per tractor operator’s manual. Do not attach driveline at this time.
NOTE 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) H. Using cut off section of shield as a guide, cut shaft the same amount.
SECTION III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3-1 GENERAL SAFETY Only qualified people famili ar with this operator’s manua l should o perate th is machin e. Operat or shoul d wear h ard hat, safety gl asses, a nd safety shoes.
4-1 MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST Perform scheduled maintenance as outlined below. Lower machine to ground, turn off tractor and set parking brake before doing maintenance inspections or work. Some checks may require raising machine off ground and supporting with blocks.
11 1. Using a flat blade screwdriver, rotate the fasten- ing pin in its seat 1/2 turn until the head of the pin becomes unlocked in its housing on the cones. (Figure 4-2) 2. Lever up the pin through the slot, until the pin comes out. (Figure 4-3) 3. Rotate the soft cone until the slots are aligned with the corresponding ones of the rigid cone.
4-3 BLADE REPLACEMENT Tiller blades should be replaced when they have approximately 1/4” of wear left on tip of blade.(Figure 4-7) To replace blades, remove bolts securing blade. Install new blade in its place. Blade must be a right or left corresponding to the blade removed.
4-7 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting procedures are listed in Table 4-1 below. If the problem cannot be solved or replace- ment parts are necessary, contact your authorized Bush Hog dealer. Please have ready your machine name, model number, serial number, purchase date, and exact cause or description of problem.
SECTION V DEALER ASSEMBLY 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.
15 Figure 5-1 “A” Frame Slip clutch Shield and Support Plate Strongback Lower Hitch Pin Bracket Rear Deflector Adjustment Chain F. Place lower hitch pin brackets on front cross member of frame and fasten into position using M12 U-bolts and flanged locknuts.
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.
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An important point after buying a device Bush Hog RTC (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Bush Hog RTC yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Bush Hog RTC - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Bush Hog RTC you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Bush Hog RTC will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Bush Hog RTC, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Bush Hog RTC.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Bush Hog RTC. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Bush Hog RTC along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
