Buhler FK302 manual

65 Series Rotary Tiller TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE Warranty ............................................................................... 1 Introduction ........................................................................ 2 Safety .................................................................................... 3 General Safety ...[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller TABLE OF CONTENTS – cont’d. Bolt To rque ......................................................................... 29 Parts Lists and Drawings Tiller Drawing (50”, 60” & 72”) ........................................... 30 Tiller Drawing (82”) .............................................................. 32 T[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 1 WARRANTY POLICY Buhler Manufacturing products are warranted for a period of twelve (12) months from original date of purchase, by original purchaser, to be free from defects in material and workmanship under correct, normal agricultural use and proper ap plications. Buhler Manufacturing’s obligations under this warranty [...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 2 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your choice of a Buhler Farm King 65 Series Rotary - Tiller to complement your landscaping operation. This equipment has been d esigned and manufactured to meet the needs of a discerning landscaping industry for the efficient tilling of soil. Safe, efficient and trouble free operation of you[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 3 SAFETY YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your Buhler Farm King 65 Series Rotary - Tiller. YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to operate, maintain or work around the Rotary - Tiller be familiar with the operating and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY information contain[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 4 GENERAL SAFETY 1. Have a first - aid kit available for us e and know how to use it should the need arise. 2. Have a fire extinguisher available for use and know how to use it, should the need arise. 3. Wear appropriate protective gear. This list includes but is not limited to: - a hard hat - Protective s hoes with slip res[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 5 MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1. Follow ALL the operating, maintenance and safety information in the manual. 2. Support the machine with blocks or safety stands when working beneath it. 3. Follow good shop practices - K eep service area clean and dry. - Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded. - Use adequate light [...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 6 How to Apply Safety Signs: * Be sure that the application area is clean and dry. * Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper. * Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper. * Align the safety sign over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with the exposed sticky backing[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 7 SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS - cont'd. Safet y sign “A” Safety sign “B” Safety sign “C” REMEMBER - If Safety Signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without safety signs, new safety signs must be applied. New safety signs are available from your authorized dealer.[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 8 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 prepar es the seed bed in one pass. Rotational power to the rotor is provided by the tractor PTO. Be familiar with the machin[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 9 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 fasteners. Tighten to their specified torque level.[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 10 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 the tractor horsepower appropriate for your width [...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 11 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 bottom out when going through its working range. If t[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 12 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 tube and the metal cores. 9. Use a file to rem[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 13 ATTACHING/UNHOOKING The Tiller should always be located on a level, dry area that is free of debris and other foreign objects. When attaching the machine to a tractor, follow this proce dure: 1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children. 2. Be sure the tractor 3 point hitch is in the Category 1 configuration[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 14 ATTACHI NG/UNHOOKING – cont’d. 9. Attach the PTO driveline: a. Check that the driveline telescopes easily and that the shield rotates freely. CAUTION: Be sure that the driveline does not bottom out when going through its working angles. b. Attach the driveline to the tractor by retracting the locking pin, slide the yo[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 15 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 and following them. Each operator should review t[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 16 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 trees, bushes or other areas. ALERT: Sliding offs[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 17 FIELD OPERATION - cont'd. 11. Operating hints: a. Determine the moisture content of the soil before s tarting. Soil that is too wet will "ball - up" in the rotor blades making tilling impossible. Sandy soils normally can be worked better than heavy clay or loam soils. It is the responsibility of the operato[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 18 TRANSPORTING When transporting the mach ine, 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 reflectors and be sure they are working. 4. Be sure[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 19 STORAGE After the season's use, the machine should be thoroughly inspected and prepared for storage. Repair or replace any worn or da maged components to prevent any unnecessary down time at the start of next season. To insure a long, trouble free life, this procedure should be followed when preparing the unit for st[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 20 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE Follow Maintenance Safety Instructions as outlined in Maintenance Safety. FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS 1. Hydraulic Oil: Use standard hydraulic oil for all operating conditions. 2. Gear Box Oil: Use an SAE 85W90 gear oil for all operating conditions. Gear Box Capacity: 1 U.S. quart (0.85 liter) 3.[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 21 SERVICING INTERVALS The pe riods recommended below are based on normal operating conditions. Severe or unusual conditions may require more frequent lubrication or oil changes. 8 Hours or Daily; Telescoping Tubes and Quick Disconnect 20 Hours 1. Lubricate PTO driveline (7 locati ons). ALERT: When using the safety chains su[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 22 SERVICING INTERVALS – cont’d. 40 Hours 1. Check gearbox oil level. Add as requi red 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 23 MAINTENANCE By following a careful service and maintenance program for your machine, you will enjoy many years of trouble - free operation. A - FRAME ADJUSTMENT When moving the hitch along the front frame to adjust the offset, follow this procedure: 1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children. 2. Raise the [...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 24 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, it is necessary to replace the clutch linings. NOT[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 25 CLUTCH MAINTENANCE 1. Before first use or after storage of more than on e 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 surfac e gloss from the clutch plates and also e[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 26 REPAIR MAIN SHAFT REPLACEMENT The main shaft is designed with a replaceable Final Drive Assembly on the driven end. This feature keeps the cost of repairs down should replacement be required and makes main shaft replacement easier. When replacing the Final Drive Assembly, follow this procedure; 1. Clear the area of bystan[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 27 TROUBLE SHOOTING The Buhler Farm King 65 Series Rotary Tiller moves curved Tines on a turning rotor through the ground to break it up and prepare a seed bed. It is a simple and reliable system that requires minimal mainte nance. In the following section, we have listed many of the problems, causes and solutions to the pro[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 28 ASSEMBLY The machine is shipped with the PTO shaft not installed. To install the PTO driveline on the machine, follow this pr ocedure: 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 the yoke and the shaft. 4. Attach the driveline to[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 29 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 unl ess otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide. Replace hardware with the same strength bolt. ENGLISH T[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 30 50”, 60” & 72” SERIES TILLERS[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 31 50”, 60” & 72” “65” SERIES TILLERS[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 32 82” “6 5” SERIES TILLER ONLY[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 33 PARTS LIST WHEN ORDERING PARTS Always give your dealer the Model, Color and Serial Number of your machine to assist him in ordering and obtaining the correct parts. Use the exploded view and tabular listing of the area of interest to exactly identify the required part. 50'', 60'', 72'', &[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 34 25 F0354 PTO Shaft w/ Slip Clutch (50'', 60'', & 72'') F0355 PTO Shaft w/ Slip Clutch (82'' only) 26 967392 Gearbox PTO Guard (50'', 60'', & 72'') 912300160 Gearbox PTO Guard (82") 27 982005111 Drive Shaft Shield Mount 28 967558 S4073 Gearb[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 35 54 967378 Chain Tensioner Weldment 55 81525 1/4'' X 3/4'' Hex Bolt (pl) 56 84498 1/4'' Lock Nut (pl) 57 81627 1/2'' X 3'' Hex Bolt (pl) 58 81637 1/2" Lock Washer (pl) 59 81636 1/2" Hex Nut (pl) 60 967122 5/8'' X 2 1/4'' Hex Bolt (GR.8) (pl) 61[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 36 65 SERIES TILLER PTO (SLIP CLUTCH) (50”, 60”, 72” & 82”)[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 37 65 SERIES TILLER PTO PARTS LIST (SLIP CLUTCH) - 50'', 60'' & 72'' ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION F0354 Shaft Complete 908262 Outer Half Shaft - Tractor 936527 Inne r Half Shaft - Implement 1 908259 Quick Disc Yoke - RS 2 966236 Repair Kit 3 936352 Outer Tube Yoke 4 936358 Flexible Pin 5 936368[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 38 65 SERIES TILLER PTO PARTS LIST (SLIP CLUTCH) - 82'' ONLY ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION F0355 Shaft Complete 908263 Outer Half Shaft - Tractor 936530 Inner Half Shaft - Implement 1 908260 En d Yoke - RS 2 910 - 036 Repair Kit 3 910 - 039 Outer Tube Yoke 4 910 - 040 Flexible Pin 5 910 - 044 Outer Cardan Tube 6 910 - [...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 39 50'', 60'', & 72'' 65 SERIES TILLER GEARBOX PARTS LIST ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 967558 Gearbox Assembly 1 967395 Housing 1 2 967396 Hex Shaft 1 3 967397 Cover 1 4 967305 Snap Ring, 1.80, DIN 472 2 5 967398 Snap Ri ng 2 6 967399 Snap Ring 1 7 967400 Ring As Required 8 967401 Ring[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 40 82'' 65 SERIES TILLER GEARBOX PARTS LIST ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 912300159 Gearbox Assembly 1 967280 Housing 1 2 967323 Hex Shaft, 41.15mm Dia. 1 3 967281 Cover, 160mm Dia. 1 4 967325 Snap Ring E.45, DIN 471/2 1 5 967326 Sn ap Ring, I.95, DIN 472/2 2 6 967335 Ring, 45.2 x 54.8 x .6 As Required 7 96733[...]

65 Series Rotary Tiller 41 SHIPPING BUNDLES QUANTITY BUNDLE REQUIRED NUMBER DESCRIPTION C6550 50” Tiller c/w PTO 1 F0158 Deck Assembly C6560 60” Tiller c/w PTO 1 F0160 Deck Assembly C6572 72” Tiller c/w PTO 1 F0162 Deck Assembly C6582 82” Tiller c/w PTO 1 F0164 Deck Assembly C6550 - 4 50” Tiller 4 - Tine c/w PTO 1 F0159 Deck Assembly C656[...]