Bush Hog RTN manual

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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[...]

Rotary Tillers Operator’s Manual Models RTN, RTNR & RTH 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. [...]

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[...]

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[...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent 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, per sonal injury, re[...]

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[...]

SECTION l INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION 1-1 INTRODUCTION We a re p leas ed to hav e you as a Bush Hog customer. 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 y our rotary tiller in top op erat[...]

RTNR60 RTNR72 RTNR80 Model No. RTN60 RTN72 RTN80 RTH60 RTH72 RTH80 RTH88 Tillage Width 60” 72” 80’ 60” 72” 80” 88” Number of Blades 28 36 40 28 36 40 44 Type Blades C-Type C-Type C-Type C-Type C-Type C-Type C-Type Weight 664 lbs. 726 lbs. 777 lbs. 810 lbs. 884 lbs. 924 lbs. 964 lbs. No. of Flanges 79 10 79 10 11 Rotor Speed 238 RPM @ [...]

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[...]

SECTION III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3-1 GENERAL SAFETY Only qualified people famil iar with this operator’s manua l should operate th is machin e. Operat or should wear hard hat, safety glasses , and safety shoes. It is recom mended that tr actor be equippe d w ith Rollover Prote ctive Sy stem (ROP S) and a s eat belt be used. Before beginning ope[...]

SECTION IV MAINTENANCE 4-1 MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST Perform scheduled maintenance as ou tlined 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 SPECIFIC[...]

4-3 BLADE REPLACEMENT Tiller blades should be replaced when they have approximately 1/4” of wear left on tip of blade.(Figure 4-2) 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. Tighten blade bolts to 118 ft. lbs. Use only genuine Bush Hog replaceme[...]

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[...]

SECTION V DEALER ASSEMBLY THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD BEFORE ATTEMPTING MACHINE ASSEMBLY WARNING 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 eq[...]

Parking Stand Slip Clutch “A” Frame Mast Strongback Clutch Shield Cluch Shield Mounting Tab Shock Absorber Mounting Brackets Shock Absorber Assembly Figure 5-2 RTH Series Tiller Gear Drive End Box Figure 5-1 RTN Series Tiller Chain Drive End Box 14[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Supplemental Slip Clutch Instructions for the RTH, RTN & RTNR Tillers Bush Hog RTH, RTN and RTNR tillers may have either of two different types of slip clutches. The drivelines equipped with Belleville spring plates require a more precise measurement than the clutches equipped with external coil springs. The compression of the Belleville spring[...]

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