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

O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L

ROTARY TILLERS

RT 1142

RT 1149

RT 1157

RT 1165

RT 1265

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Technical speciﬁ cation

Technical speciﬁ cation .................................. 4

Technical speciﬁ cation - Hitch ...................... 6

Safety signs

Safety-Alert simbol ....................................... 7

Identiﬁ cation machine .................................. 7

Machine safety labels ................................... 7

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-r ear) .......................... 18

Adjusting skid shoes .................................... 18

Adjusting levelling board ............................... 18

Adjustable offset ........................................... 19

Tilling tips ..................................................... 20

During tilling ................................................. 20

Replacement parts ....................................... 20

Service Machine Safely

Practice safe maintenance ........................... 21

Wear appropriate clothing ............................ 21

Stay clear of rotating drivelines .................... 21

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 prope r installation of this product is the responsibility of the Frontier dealer. Read manual instruction and safe ty rules. Mak e sure all items o n the Deale r’ s P re-D eliv e ry Check List in the Operat or’ 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.

T O THE OWNER: Read this manual before operating your fronti er equipment. The information presented will prepare you to do a better and a safe r 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 ha v e p urchased has bee n carefull y e ngine r eed and manufactur ed to pr o vide depe ndable and satisfactory use. Like all mechanical products, it will require cleaning and upkeep. Lubricate the unit as speciﬁ ed. Observe all safety information in this manual and safety decals on the equipment.

For service, y our authorized Frontier dealer has trained mechanics, genuine Fro ntier 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:

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 da-

mage 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.

(see Safety Decal section for location)

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

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

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

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoi d ed , c ould result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoi ded, m ay result in minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT

NOTE

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

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

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

RT 1142 - 1149

(Adjustable offset)

RT 1157 - 1165

(Adjustable offset)

RT 1265

Technical speciﬁ cations - 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 ﬂ anges

RT 1142 42 10-20 25 293

RT 1149 49 10-20 25 323

Chain Shear Cat. “I”

ASA Pin

80 coupler

Chain Radial Cat. “I”

ASA Slip

80 Clutch coupler

Single 540

Quick

3.9” “C” 4 5

7.9” “C” 4 6

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 ﬂ anges

RT 1157 57 25 40 480

Chain Cat. “I”-”II”

RT 1165 65 30 40 534

Chain Cat. “I”-”II”

ASA Slip

80 Clutch coupler

ASA Slip

80 Clutch coupler

Single 540

Quick

15.5” “C” 6 7

Quick

18.1” “C” 6 8

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 ﬂ anges

RT 1265 65 30-50 60 616

ASA Slip

100 Clutch coupler

Chain Cat.“I”-”II”

Single 540

Quick

“C” 6 8

Technical speciﬁ cations - Page 5

mm 823 - inch 32.4 cat. II

mm 681 - inch 26.8 cat. I

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - HITCH

RT 1142 and 1149: Cat. «I» Standard

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

mm 679

inch 26.73

Without bushings: Cat. «I» Standard With bushings: Cat. «I» Quick Coupler

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

mm 681 - inch 26.8 cat. I

mm 823 - inch 32.4 cat. II

Without bushings: Cat. «I» Standard With bushings: Cat. «II» Standard

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

Cat. II pin Ø mm 25 (inch 0.984)

Cat. I pin Ø mm 19

(inch 0.748)

Cat. I and II Quick Coupler

pin Ø mm 32 (inch 1.26)

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 - inch 26.8 cat. I

mm 823 - inch 32.4 cat. II

With bushings

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)

With bushings

Without bushings: Cat. I Standard With bushings: Cat. II Standard

Hitch - Page 6

mm 681 - inch 26.8 cat. I

mm 823 - inch 32.4 cat. II

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 , th e wor ds D ANGER, WARNING, and CA UT ION are used with saf ety-ale rt symbol. DANGER identiﬁ es the most serious hazards. In this manual, the word CAUTION and this symbol call attention to safety messages.

Identiﬁ cation machine

Identiﬁ cation 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 OPERA TE WI THOUT:

• 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 proﬁ le

tube.

Safety Signs - Page 7

RT 1142 - 1149

RT 1157 - 1165

MACHINE SAFETY LABELS AND POSITIONS

RT 1265

Safety Signs - Page 8

MACHINE SAFETY LABELS AND POSITIONS

RT 1142 - 1149

MAX Kg...

GREASE

RT 1157 - 1165

OIL

LEVEL

OIL

RT 1265

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

7) Greasing point

8) Oil level plug

9) Oil drain plug

10) Oil ﬁ ll plug

11) Number of revolutions of power takeoff

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

OIL

540

MAX

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 inﬂ a- tion

• A 540 rpm PTO

• Refer to the tractor operator is manual for correct ballast ing 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 yo u le ave the o perator ’s seat, wai t for en gine

and all moving parts to STOP.

Stay clear of rotating drivelines

Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious

injury or death:

• Wear close ﬁ tting clothing.

• ST OP the eng ine and be sure PT O driv eline is stopped

before getting near it.

Installing tiller on tactor

1. Back tract o r int o position and align dr aft links (A) with

draft link bracke ts on tiller using t ract or r ockshaft control.

• STOP engine.

• LOCK park brake.

• FIRMLY block tiller on horizontal surface.

CAUTION: Before you work around hitch:

Locate driller pin in holes (B).

RT 1142-1149 model.

2. F aste n each draft link to draft link bracke ts 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. F aste n each draft link to draft link bracke ts with drilled

pins and quiklock pins (C).

Locate driller pin in holes (B).

RT 1265 model.

2. F aste n each draft link to draft link bracke ts 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).

Preparing the vehicle - Page 11

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