Buhler 45 Series manual

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

45 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 warra[...]

45 Series Rotary Tiller - 2 - INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your choice of a Buhler Farm King 45 Series Rotary - Tiller to complement your landscaping operation. This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a discerning landscaping industry for the efficient tilling of soil. Safe, efficient and trouble free operation of [...]

45 Series Rotary Tiller - 3 - SAFETY YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your Buhler Farm K ing 45 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 co[...]

45 Series Rotary Tiller - 4 - GENERAL SAFETY 1. Have a first - aid kit available for use 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 shoes with slip re[...]

45 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 - Keep service are a clean and dry. - Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded. - Use adequate li[...]

45 Series Rotary Tiller - 6 - How to Install Safety signs: * Be sure that the installation 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 sig n over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with the exposed sticky[...]

45 Series Rotary Tiller - 7 - SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS – co nt’d. Safety sign “A” Safety sign “B” Safety sign “C” REMEMBER - If Safety signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without safety sign s, new safety signs must be applied. New safety signs are available from your authorized dealer.[...]

45 Series Rotary Tiller - 8 - OPERATION TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER The Buhler Farm King 45 Series Rotary Tiller is a machine that combines the primary and secondary tillage operat ion into one machine. It breaks up the soil and prepares the seed bed in one pass. Rotational power to the rotor is provided by the tractor PTO. Be familiar with the ma[...]

45 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 le[...]

45 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 selec ting a tractor to use on the machine. 1. Horsepower: Use Table 1 as a guide in selecting the tractor horsepower appropriate for your w[...]

45 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. [...]

45 Series Rotary Tiller - 12 - DRIVELINE DIMENSION - CONT'D. 7. Pull the driveli ne 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 t he plastic tube and the metal cores. 9. Use a file[...]

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

45 Series Rotary Tiller - 14 - FIELD OPERATION Buhler Farm King 45 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 procedu res and following them. Each operator should rev[...]

45 Series Rotary Tiller - 15 - FIELD OPERATION - cont'd. 7. Align the unit with the working area. 8. Starting machine: a. Run the engine at low idle. b. Slowly engage the PTO control to start the machine. c. Slowly bring the engine to the rated PTO speed. Never excee d rated speed. d. Lower the machine to the ground and proceed down the field.[...]

45 Series Rotary Tiller - 16 - FIELD OPERATION - cont'd. e. The rotation of the Tines propel the machine in the forward direction. Always use the tractor transmission to control the speed of forward travel. f. Always disengage the PTO control and raise the machine out of the ground before depressing the master clutch on the tractor. g. Use low[...]

45 Series Rotary Tiller - 17 - TRANSPORTING When transporting the machine, review and follow these instructions: 1. Be sure all bystanders a re 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 [...]

45 Series Rotary Tiller - 18 - 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 should be followed when preparing the unit for[...]

45 Series Rotary Tiller - 19 - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE Follow Maintenance Safety Instructions as outlined. FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS 1. Hydraulic Oil: Use a 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. Chain Case Gre[...]

45 Series Rotary Tiller - 20 - SERVICING INTERVALS The periods recommended below are based on normal operating conditions. Severe or unusual condition s may require more frequent lubrication or oil changes. 8 Hours or Daily; Telescoping Tubes and Quick Disconnect 20 Hours 1. Lubricate PTO driveline (7 locations). ALERT: When using the safety chains[...]

45 Series Rotary Tiller - 21 - SERVICING INTERVALS – cont’d. 40 Hours 1. Check gear box 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.[...]

45 Series Rotary Tiller - 22 - 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 [...]

45 Series Rotary Tiller - 23 - 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.[...]

45 Series Rotary Tiller - 24 - TROUBLE SHOOTING The Buhler Farm King 45 Series Rotary Tiller moves curved Tines on a turning rotor through the ground to break it up and prepare a se ed bed. It is a simple and reliable system that requires minimal maintenance. In the following section, we have listed many of the problems, causes and solutions to the[...]

45 Series Rotary Tiller - 25 - 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 the yoke and the shaft . 4. Attach the drivelin[...]

45 Series Rotary Tiller - 26 - BOLT TORQUE CHECKING BOLT TORQUE The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and cap screws. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide. Replace hardware with the same strength bolt. ENGLI[...]

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45 Series Rotary Tiller - 29 - PARTS LIST WHEN ORDERING PARTS Always giv e 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. 60'' & 72'' 45 SERIES T [...]

45 Series Rotary Tiller - 30 - 26 812364 1/2'' Lock Nut (pl) 27 967164 Pound - In Grease Fitting 28 84299 5/8'' x 2'' Hex Bolt (pl) 29 84270 5/8'' x 1 3/4'' Hex Bolt (pl) 30 812482 5 /8'' Lock Nut (pl) 31 907349 Safety Cone 32 903171 Spacer 1.05''OD x 2 1/4'' 33 906837 [...]

45 Series Rotary Tiller - 31 - 68 965911 7/16'' Linch Pin 69 967361 7/8'' x 4'' Clevis Pin (pl) 70 86171 3/8'' x 1 1/4'' Hex Bolt (pl) 71 811790 3/4'' x 4 1/2'' Hex Bolt (pl) 72 81701 3/4'' Lock Washer (pl) 73 81700 3/4'' Hex Nut (pl) 74 81593 3/8'' [...]

45 Series Rotary Tiller - 32 - 45 SERIES TILLER GEARBOX - #906913 45 SERIES TILLER GEARBOX PARTS LIST ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 906913 Gearbox Complete 1 907151 Housing 2 907152 Ball Bearing 3 967303 Snap Ring 4 907153 Oil Seal 5 907154 Ring 6 967305 Snap Ring 7 907155 Roller Bearing 8 907160 Gear Set 9 907161 Hex Shaft 10 907162 Oil Seal 11 967398[...]

45 Series Rotary Tiller - 33 - PTO - F0409[...]

45 Series Rotary Tiller - 34 - 45 SERIES TILLER PTO PARTS LIST ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION F0409 Gearbox Complete (104 Series) 907193 Outer Half Shaft - Tracktor 907194 Inner Half Shaft - Implement 1 907186 Yoke - Tracktor End 2 936540 Repair Kit 3 936344 Outer Tube Yoke 4 936351 Flex Pin Outer Yoke 5 907187 Cardan Tube, Outer 6 907188 Cardan Tube, I[...]

45 Series Rotary Tiller - 35 - SHIPPING BUNDLES QUANTITY BUNDLE REQUIRED NUMBER DESCRIPTION C4560 60” Tiller c/w PTO 1 F0414 Deck Assembly C4572 72” Tiller c/w PTO 1 F0415 Deck Assembly OPTIONS F9415 Parking Jack w/Mounting Plate[...]