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Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; PAGE

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, tooperate, lubricate, maintain and store the product in accordance with all instructions ...

Page 4 - LIMITED WARRANTY; DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES & CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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 periodof one (1) year for non-commercial, state, and mun...

Page 5 - DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST; ROTARY TILLERS

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. Al...

Page 6 - IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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 ...

Page 7 - IMPORTANT FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS* CONCERNING; EMPLOYEE TRACTOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:

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 ...

Page 9 - SPECIFICATIONS; SECTION II; -1 ATTACHING TO TRACTOR

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 thistime. NOTE Due to the many variations in tractor/implement hitchpoints and corresponding differences in distancesbetween trac...

Page 11 - -2 ADJUSTING FOR WORK

SECTION III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3-1 GENERAL SAFETY Only qualified people familiar with this operator’smanual should operate this machine. Operator shouldwear hard hat, safety glasses, and safety shoes. Theoperator should read, understand and practice allsafety messages shown on the caution, warni...

Page 12 - -1 MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST; SECTION IV

4-1 MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST Perform scheduled maintenance as outlined below.Lower machine to ground, turn off tractor and setparking brake before doing maintenance inspectionsor work. Some checks may require raising machineoff ground and supporting with blocks. All boltsshould be torqued as recommend...

Page 14 - -3 BLADE REPLACEMENT; -5 SLIP CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT

4-3 BLADE REPLACEMENT Tiller blades should be replaced when they haveapproximately 1/4” of wear left on tip of blade.(Figure4-7) To replace blades, remove bolts securing blade.Install new blade in its place. Blade must be a rightor left corresponding to the blade removed. Pay spe-cial attention to t...

Page 18 - SAFETY DECALS

SAFETY DECALS To promote safe operation, Bush Hog supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Because damagecan occur to safety decals either through shipment, use or reconditioning, Bush Hog will, upon request, providesafety decals for any of our products in the field at no charge. Contact...

Page 19 - TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS; METRIC

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 (1...