John Deere RT 1142, RT 1149, RT 1157, RT 1265, RT 1165 User Manual

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O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L

ROTARY TILLERS

 

RT 1142

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RT 1157

 

 

 

 

RT 1265

 

RT 1149

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RT 1165

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cod. F07010181 / Rev. 05 (2011-09)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Technical specification

 

Tilling tips .....................................................

20

Technical specification..................................

4

During tilling .................................................

20

Technical specification - Hitch ......................

6

Replacement parts .......................................

20

Safety signs

 

Safety-Alert simbol .......................................

7

Identification machine ..................................

7

Machine safety labels...................................

7

Service Machine Safely

 

Practice safe maintenance ...........................

21

Wear appropriate clothing ............................

21

Stay clear of rotating drivelines ....................

21

Machine safety labels and positions

 

Machine safety labels and positions.............

8

Preparing the vehicle

 

Preparing the tractor .....................................

10

Park vehicle safety........................................

10

Stay clear of rotating drivelines ....................

10

Installing

 

Installing tiller on tractor................................

10

PTO shaft .....................................................

12

PTO shaft with shear pin ..............................

13

PTO shaft with clutch ...................................

13

Quick Coupler (optional)...............................

14

Park vehicle safety........................................

14

Stay clear of rotating drivelines ....................

14

Removing

 

Removing tiller..............................................

15

Removing tiller with Quick Coupler...............

15

Operating

 

Operate safetly .............................................

16

Wear appropriate clothing ............................

17

Stay clear of rotating driveline ......................

17

Raising parking stand...................................

17

Lowering parking stand ................................

17

Leveling attachments (side-to-side)..............

17

Leveling tiller (front-to-rear) ..........................

18

Adjusting skid shoes ....................................

18

Adjusting levelling board...............................

18

Adjustable offset...........................................

19

Service lubrication

 

Service lubrication........................................

22

Every 8 work hours.......................................

22

Every 50 work hours.....................................

22

Every 400 work hours...................................

22

Every 1000 work hours.................................

22

Greasing and lubricant points.......................

23

Lubricants.....................................................

23

Service

 

Chain stretcher .............................................

24

Service intervals...........................................

24

Bolts tightening torques................................

24

Replacing tines.............................................

24

Tines.............................................................

25

Troubleshooting

 

Using troubleshooting chart .........................

26

Storing machine

 

Storing tiller ..................................................

27

Removing tiller from storage .........................

27

Assembly / Spare parts

 

RT 1142-1149................................................

28

RT 1157-1165.................................................

30

RT 1265 .......................................................

32

Installing driveline on tiller ............................

34

Spare parts...................................................

34

TO THE DEALER:

Assembly and proper installation of this product is the responsibility of the Frontier dealer. Read manual instruction and safety rules. Make sure all items on the Dealer’s Pre-Delivery Check List in the Operator’s Manual are completed before releasing equipment to the owner.

The dealer must complete the Warranty Registration, located on the Frontier website. Warranty claims will be denied if the Warranty Registration has not been completed.

TO THE OWNER:

Read this manual before operating your frontier equipment. The information presented will prepare you to do a better and a safer job. Keep this manual handy for ready reference. Require all operators to read this manual carefully and become acquainted with all the adjustment and operating procedures before attempting to operate. Replacement manuals can be obtained from your selling dealer.

The equipment you have purchased has been carefully enginereed and manufactured to provide dependable and satisfactory use. Like all mechanical products, it will require cleaning and upkeep. Lubricate the unit as specified. Observe all safety information in this manual and safety decals on the equipment.

For service, your authorized Frontier dealer has trained mechanics, genuine Frontier service parts, and the necessary tools and equipment to handle all your needs.

Use only genuine Frontier service parts.Substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet standards required for safe and satisfactory operation. Record the model number and serial number of your equipment in the spaces provided:

Model:

 

Date of Purchase

Serial Number: (see Safety Decal section for location)

Provide this information to your dealer to obtain correct repair parts.

Throghout this manual, the term IMPORTANT is used to indicate that failure to observe can cause damage to equipment. The terms CAUTION, WARNING and DANGER are used in conjunction with the Safety-Alert Symbol, (a triangle with an esclamation mark), to indicate the degree of hazard for items of personal safety.

DANGER

WARNING

This Safety-Alert Simbol indicates a hazard and means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in

 

minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT

Indicates that a failure to observe can cause damage to equipment.

NOTE

Indicates helpful information.

Cod. F07010181 / Rev. 05 (2011-09)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

RT 1142 - 1149

(Adjustable offset)

RT 1157 - 1165

(Adjustable offset)

RT 1265

Technical specifications - Page 4

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

RT 1142 - 1149

Model

Work/width

Tractor HP

Tractor HP

Weight

Side

PTO

Speeds

Input

Hitch

Max

Tines

Rotor

Rotor

 

inches

min

max

lbs.

Drive

shaft

gear box

speed

 

offset

STD

blades

flanges

 

 

 

 

 

Chain

Shear

 

 

Cat. “I”

 

 

 

 

RT 1142

42

10-20

25

293

ASA

Pin

Single

540

Quick

3.9”

“C”

4

5

 

 

 

 

 

80

 

 

 

coupler

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chain

Radial

 

 

Cat. “I”

 

 

 

 

RT 1149

49

10-20

25

323

ASA

Slip

Single

540

Quick

7.9”

“C”

4

6

 

 

 

 

 

80

Clutch

 

 

coupler

 

 

 

 

RT 1157 - 1165

Model

Work/width

Tractor HP

Tractor HP

Weight

Side

PTO

Speeds

Input

Hitch

Max

Tines

Rotor

Rotor

 

inches

min

max

lbs.

Drive

shaft

gear box

speed

 

offset

STD

blades

flanges

 

 

 

 

 

Chain

 

 

 

Cat. “I”-”II”

 

 

 

 

RT 1157

57

25

40

480

ASA

Slip

Single

540

Quick

15.5”

“C”

6

7

 

 

 

 

 

80

Clutch

 

 

coupler

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chain

 

 

 

Cat. “I”-”II”

 

 

 

 

RT 1165

65

30

40

534

ASA

Slip

Single

540

Quick

18.1”

“C”

6

8

 

 

 

 

 

80

Clutch

 

 

coupler

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RT 1265

Model

Work/width

Tractor HP

Tractor HP

Weight

Side

PTO

Speeds

Input

Hitch

Tines

Rotor

Rotor

 

inches

min

max

lbs.

Drive

shaft

gear box

speed

 

STD

blades

flanges

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chain

 

 

 

Cat.“I”-”II”

 

 

RT 1265

65

30-50

60

616

ASA

Slip

Single

540

Quick

“C”

6

8

 

 

 

 

 

100

Clutch

 

 

coupler

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technical specifications - Page 5

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - HITCH

RT 1142 and 1149: Cat. «I» Standard

RT 1142 and 1149: Cat. «I» Quick Coupler

RT 1157 and 1165 : Cat. «I» and «II» Standard

Cat. II pin Ø mm 25 (inch 0.984)

Cat. I pin Ø mm 19 (inch 0.748)

mm

=

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

681-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mm

 

 

 

 

 

 

823

-

 

inch

=

 

 

inch

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26.

 

cat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

32.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

I

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

II

Without bushings: Cat. «I» Standard

With bushings: Cat. «II» Standard

=

 

 

mm

 

=

inch

679

 

 

26.

 

 

73

 

Without bushings: Cat. «I» Standard

 

With bushings: Cat. «I» Quick Coupler

RT 1157 and 1165 : Cat. «I» and «II» Quick Coupler

 

 

Cat. I and II Quick Coupler

 

 

pin Ø mm 32 (inch 1.26)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

=

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

681-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

823

-

 

inch

=

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

inch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26.

cat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

I

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cat.

With bushings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

II

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RT 1265: Cat. «I» and «II» Quick Coupler

Cat. I and II Quick Coupler pin Ø mm 32 (inch 1.26)

RT 1265: Cat. «I» and «II» Standard

Cat. II Std. pin Ø mm 25 (inch 0.984)

Cat. I Std. pin Ø mm 19 (inch 0.748)

=

 

mm

681-

 

 

mm

 

 

823-inch

 

inch

With bushings

=

 

 

26.

 

 

8

cat.

32.

 

4

 

I

 

cat.

 

 

II

mm

=

 

 

 

 

 

681-

 

 

 

mm

 

=

 

 

823-inch

 

 

inch

26.

 

 

8

cat.

 

 

 

32.

 

 

 

4

I

 

 

 

 

cat.

 

 

 

 

II

Without bushings: Cat. I Standard

With bushings: Cat. II Standard

Hitch - Page 6

SAFETY SIGNS

Safety-alert symbol

Read and recognize safety information.

Be alert to the potential for personal injury when you see this safety-alert symbol.

On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used with safety-alert symbol.

DANGER identifies the most serious hazards. In this manual, the word CAUTION and this symbol call attention to safety messages.

Identification machine

Identification plate machine

Machine safety labels

1) WARNING: AVOID INJURY FROM ROTATING KNIVES:

• Keep hands, feet and clothing away.

2) WARNING: AVOID INJURY FROM PTO:

• Keep all shields in place. Keep hands, feet and clothing away.

Operate only with 540 RPM.

3)CAUTION: AVOID INJURY

Read Operator’s Manual

Ballast power unit per operator’s manual

Know location and function of controls

Keep all shields in place

Stay clear of power driven parts

Never carry riders

Keep people and pets a safe distance away from machine

BEFORE DISMOUNTING OR SERVICING

Shut off engine and remove key

Lock brake for park

Lower or block up machine

4)DANGER: ROTATING DRIVELINE - CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH - KEEP AWAY! - DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT:

All driveline, tractor and equipment shields in place

Drivelines securely attached at both ends

Drivelines shields that turn freely on driveline.

5)DANGER: SHIELD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE

Picture Note: Separate telescoping driveshaft members to locate safety label. Label attached to outer profile tube.

Safety Signs - Page 7

John Deere RT 1142, RT 1149, RT 1157, RT 1265, RT 1165 User Manual

MACHINE SAFETY LABELS AND POSITIONS

RT 1142 - 1149

3

1

2

RT 1157 - 1165

2

3

1

1

RT 1265

 

3

1

2

 

1

4

5

1

2

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

5

 

 

Safety Signs - Page 8

MACHINE SAFETY LABELS AND POSITIONS

RT 1142 - 1149

6

6

8

 

10

7

9

 

7

11

RT 1157 - 1165

6

 

8

6

10

10

 

8

7

 

9

 

11

 

 

12

RT 1265

6

6

8

 

 

10

 

10

8

7

9

11

12

MAX

Kg...

6

GREASE

7

OIL

LEVEL

8

OIL

9

OIL

10

540 MAX

11

6)Coupling point for lifting (indicating the maximun capacity)

7)Greasing point

8)

Oil level plug

12

9)

Oil drain plug

 

10)

Oil fill plug

 

11)

Number of revolutions of power takeoff

 

12)

Warning, slow machine (only for model: 1157 and 1265)

 

Safety Signs - Page 9

PREPARING THE VEHICLE

Preparing the tractor

CAUTION: Avoid injury. Proper ballastings is required for safe operation of your tiller

IMPORTANT: Refer to the tractor operator manual for proper ballasting information and tire inflation

A 540 rpm PTO

Refer to the tractor operator is manual for correct ballasting and tire pressure, depending on installed equipment.

Park vehicle safety

 

• Stop vehicle on a lever surface, not on a slope.

 

Disengage PTO.

 

• Engage the park brake.

 

STOP the engine.

 

Remove the key.

 

• Before you leave the operator’s seat, wait for engine

 

 

and all moving parts to STOP.

 

Stay clear of rotating drivelines

 

 

Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious

 

 

injury or death:

 

• Wear close fitting clothing.

 

• STOP the engine and be sure PTO driveline is stopped

A

 

before getting near it.

 

 

Installing tiller on tactor

1. Back tractor into position and align draft links (A) with draft link brackets on tiller using tractor rockshaft control.

CAUTION: Before you work around hitch:

 

• STOP engine.

C

• LOCK park brake.

 

• FIRMLY block tiller on horizontal surface.

 

Locate driller pin in holes (B).

B

RT 1142-1149 model.

 

2. Fasten each draft link to draft link brackets with drilled

 

pins and quiklock pins (C).

 

Preparing the vehicle - Page 10

INSTALLING

Locate driller pin in lower lift brackets holes

(B).

RT 1157-1165 model.

2.Fasten each draft link to draft link brackets with drilled pins and quiklock pins (C).

Locate driller pin in holes (B).

RT 1265 model.

2.Fasten each draft link to draft link brackets with drilled pins and quiklock pins (C).

Locate driller pin in top holes (D)

RT 1142-1149 model.

3.Install center link (F) on tiller and fasten with drilled pin and quiklock pin (E).

Locate driller pin in top holes (D)

RT 1157-1165 and 1265 model.

3.Install center link (F) on tiller and fasten with drilled pin and quiklock pin (E).

 

C

 

B

 

C

 

B

F

D

E

D

E

 

F

Preparing the vehicle - Page 11

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