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Bush Hog RTC - page 1
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 ® ...
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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 ...
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Bush Hog RTC - page 3
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. Failure of the ope ...
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Bush Hog RTC - page 4
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 comme ...
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Bush Hog RTC - page 5
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 ...
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Bush Hog RTC - page 6
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. Lack of attention to safety can result in accident, personal injury, r ...
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Bush Hog RTC - page 7
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-Steige ...
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Bush Hog RTC - page 8
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. This manual is provided to give you the necessary operating and maintenance instructions for keeping your rotary tiller in top operati ...
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Bush Hog RTC - page 9
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 Due to the many variations in tractor/implement hitch points and corresponding differences in distances between tractor PTO shafts and i mplement input shafts, d ...
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Bush Hog RTC - page 10
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. (Figure 2-4) Figure 2-4 I. Repeat steps ...
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Bush Hog RTC - page 11
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. T he operator should read, understand and practice all safet y mess ages sho wn on the cau tion, w arning, and danger decals affixe ...
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Bush Hog RTC - page 12
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. All bolts should be torqued as recommended in TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS, unless otherwise ...
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Bush Hog RTC - page 13
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. (Fig ...
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Bush Hog RTC - page 14
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. Pay spe- cial attention to the bolts on the blades; the bolt head must ...
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Bush Hog RTC - page 15
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. Table 4-1 Troubleshooting PROBLEM PRO ...
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Bush Hog RTC - page 16
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. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that may catch on equipment ...
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Bush Hog RTC - page 17
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. Notice that the hitch pin brackets can be positioned to best match the lift arms on your ...
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Bush Hog RTC - page 18
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 inform ...
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Bush Hog RTC - page 19
B O L T D I A M E T E R W R E N C H ( I N . ) “ B ” A N D S A E S A E S A E S I Z E ( I N . ) “ A ” T H R E A D S I Z 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) 1/2 5/16 - 24 UNF 13 (17) 19 (26) 27 (37) 9/16 3/8 - 16 UNC 20 (2 ...
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