John Deere RT 1173, RT 2283, RT 1181, RT 1273, RT 2293 User Manual

O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L

ROTARY TILLERS

RT 1173

RT 1181

RT 1273

RT 2283

RT 2293

Cod. F07010857 / Rev. 00 (2011-04)

THIS MANUAL IS ALSO APPLICABLE TO FRONTIER TILLERS WITH MODEL NUMBERS ENDING IN A ‘C’.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Technical specification

Technical specification ................................ 4

Technical specification - Hitch..................... 6

Safety signs

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

Identification 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 clutch .................................. 13

Quick Coupler (optional) ............................. 14

Park vehicle safety...................................... 14

Stay clear of rotating drivelines ................... 14

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

Screw tighteening torques........................... 23

Service

Chain stretcher............................................ 24

Service intervals.......................................... 24

Replacing tines ........................................... 24

Tines ........................................................... 24

Removing

Removing tiller ............................................ 15

Removing tiller with Quick Coupler ............. 15

Operating

Operate safely............................................. 16

Wear appropriate clothing ........................... 17

Stay clear of rotating drivelines ................... 17

Raising parking stand.................................. 17

Lowering parking stand............................... 17

Levelling attachments (side-to-side) ........... 17

Levelling tiller (front-to-rear) ........................ 18

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

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

Spring ram.......................................................1 9

Change speed............................................. 19

Troubleshooting

Using troubleshooting chart ........................ 25

Storing machine

Storing tiller ................................................. 26

Removing tiller from storage ....................... 26

Assembly / Spare parts

RT 1173-1181-1273-2283-2293........................

Lift hook assembly procedure ..................... 29

Installing driveline on tiller ........................... 29

Spare parts.................................................. 29

TO THE DEALER:

Assembly and proper 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 D ealer’ s P r e-Deli v ery Check List in the Oper ato r’ 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:

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.

(see Safety Decal section for location)

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

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

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.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT

NOTE

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

Cod. F07010857 / R e v. 00 (20 11 -03)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

RT 1173 - 1181

RT 1273

RT 2283 - 2293

Technical specificat ions - Page 4

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

RT 1173 - 1181

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 Slip Cat. “II”

RT 1173 73 45 60 761 ASA Clutch Single 540 Quick “C” 6 10

100 coupler

Chain Slip Cat. “II”

RT 1181 81 50 60 810 ASA Clutch Single 540 Quick “C” 6 11

100 coupler

RT 1273

Model Work/width Tractor HP Tractor HP Weight Side PTO Speeds Input Hitch Tines Rotor Rot or

inches min max lbs. Dri ve shaft gear box speed STD blades flanges

Slip Cat. “II”

RT 1273 73 30-70 80 968 Gear Clutch Single 540 Quick “L” 6 7

coupler

RT 2283 - 2293

Model Work/width Tractor HP Tractor HP Weight Side PTO Speeds Input Hitch Tines Rotor Rot or

inches min max lbs. Drive shaft gear box speed STD blades flanges

Cat. ”II”

RT 2283 83 30-70 80 1397 Gear Slip Multi 540 Quick “L” 6 8

Clutch coupler

Cat. ”II”

RT 2293 93 40-80 100 1496 Gear Slip Multi 540 Quick “L” 6 9

Clutch coupler

Technical specificati ons - Page 5

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - HITCH

RT 1173 - 1181: Cat. «I» Standard and iMatch Quick Hitch; Cat. «II» Standard and Quick Coupler

mm 823 - inch 32,4 cat. 2

Without bushings: Cat. «I» Standard Cat. «II» Standard bushings Ø = 28 (inch 1.1) Cat. «I» iMatch Quick Hitch bushings Ø = 36,5 (inch 1.44) Cat. «II» Quick Coupler bushings Ø = 36,5 (inch 1.44)

RT 1273 : Cat. «II» Standard and Quick Coupler

mm 683 - inch 26,8 cat.1

Cat. II Std pin Ø mm 25 (inch 0.984) Cat. I Std pin Ø mm 19 (inch 0.748) Cat. II Quick Coupler pin Ø mm 32 (inch 1.26) Cat. I iMatch Quick Hitch Ø mm 32 (inch 1.26)

Cat. II Std pin Ø mm 25 (inch 0.984) Cat. II Quick Coupler pin Ø mm 32 (inch 1.26)

mm 823 - inch 32,4 cat. 2

RT 2283 - 2293 : Cat. «II» Standard and Quick Coupler

Cat. II Std pin Ø mm 25 (inch 0.984) Cat. II Quick Coupler pin Ø mm 32 (inch 1.26)

Without bushings: Cat. «II» Standard

With bushings: Cat. «II» Quick Coupler

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

mm 823 - inch 32,4 cat. 2

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

Technical specifications - 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 safetyalert 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 of f 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

RT 1173 - 1181

MACHINE SAFETY LABELS AND POSITIONS

RT 1273

RT 2283 - 2293

Safety Signs - Page 8

MACHINE SAFETY LABELS AND POSITIONS

RT 1173 - 1181

8 9

MAX Kg...

GREASE

RT 1273

OIL

LEVEL

OIL

RT 2283 - 2293

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

7) Greasing point / Oil fill and level plugs

8) Oil level plug

9) Oil drain plug

10) Oil fill plug

11) Number of revolutions of power takeoff

12) Warning, slow machine

13) Red strip (o nly f or mode l: 2293)

14) Amber strip (onl y fo r model: 2293)

OIL

8 9

540

MAX

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