Buhler 65 Series - Manuals

65 Series Rotary Tiller 10 OPERATION TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER The Buhler Farm King 65 Series Rotary Tiller is a machine that combines the primary and secondary tillage operation into one machine. It breaks up the soil and prepares the seed bed in one pass. Rotational power to the rotor is provid...

65 Series Rotary Tiller 11 MACHINE BREAK-IN Although there are no operational restrictions on the Tiller when used for the first time, it is recommended that the following mechanical items be checked: A. After operating for 1/2 hour or after completing 1/2 acre: 1. Check all nuts, bolts and other fa...

65 Series Rotary Tiller 12 EQUIPMENT MATCHING To insure the safe and reliable operation of the Tiller, it is necessary to use a tractor with the correct specifications. Use the following list as a guide in selecting a tractor to use on the machine. 1. Horsepower: Use Table 1 as a guide in selecting ...

65 Series Rotary Tiller 13 DRIVELINE DIMENSION A PTO driveline is supplied with the machine. To accommodate the variety of 3 point hitch geometry available today, the driveline can be too long for some machines and must be cut. It is very important that the driveline be free to telescope but not bot...

65 Series Rotary Tiller 14 DRIVELINE DIMENSION – cont’d. 7. Pull the driveline apart and cut 1/2 of the dimension determined in step 5 from each end. Add another ½ inch (12MM) to each cut off segment. 8. Be sure to use a hacksaw to cut 1/2 from each end of the separated shaft. Cut both the plastic t...

65 Series Rotary Tiller 17 FIELD OPERATION Buhler Farm King 65 Series Rotary Tillers are designed with the inherent flexibility of operating well in almost any kind of soil and terrain conditions. However, the operator has the responsibility of being familiar with all operating and safety procedures...

65 Series Rotary Tiller 18 FIELD OPERATION - cont'd. c. Offset: The Category Pin Brackets can be moved 3 to 4 inches along the Deck Assembly to either side of center if required. Center the machine for normal operation. Offset if the tire tracks are wider than the machine or when tilling around tree...

65 Series Rotary Tiller 20 TRANSPORTING When transporting the machine, review and follow these instructions: 1. Be sure all bystanders are clear of the machine. 2. Be sure that the machine is securely attached to the tractor and all retainer pins are installed. 3. Clean the SMV emblem, lights and re...

65 Series Rotary Tiller 21 STORAGE After the season's use, the machine should be thoroughly inspected and prepared for storage. Repair or replace any worn or damaged components to prevent any unnecessary down time at the start of next season. To insure a long, trouble free life, this procedure shoul...

65 Series Rotary Tiller 24 SERVICING INTERVALS – cont’d. 40 Hours 1. Check gearbox oil level. Add as required 2. Add approximately 10 squirts of grease in chain case. Annually 1. Change gear box oil. Refill with SAE 85W90 gear oil. 2. Wash machine.

65 Series Rotary Tiller 26 SLIP CLUTCH During normal operation, the slip clutch can release and slip when encountering an obstruction or when overloaded. It is designed to slip when the load exceeds 3 times its nominal rating. When the clutch slips too frequently during normal operating conditions, ...

65 Series Rotary Tiller 27 CLUTCH MAINTENANCE 1. Before first use or after storage of more than one month, the clutch should be checked. 2. Disengage clutch by turning in the four socket set screws. 3. Run the PTO at low idle to slip the clutch linings. This will help remove the dirt, corrosion, and...

65 Series Rotary Tiller 30 ASSEMBLY The machine is shipped with the PTO shaft not installed. To install the PTO driveline on the machine, follow this procedure: 1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children. 2. Clean the splines on the yoke and the input shaft. 3. Align the splines on t...

65 Series Rotary Tiller 31 BOLT TORQUE CHECKING BOLT TORQUE The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide. Replac...

65 Series Rotary Tiller 34 82” “65” SERIES TILLER ONLY