John Deere RT1260, RT1140, RT1360, RT1150, RT1160 User Manual
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O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L
ROTARY TILLERS
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Cod. F07010181 / Rev. 01 (2006-01)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Technical specification |
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Technical specification ................................. |
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Technical specification - Hitch ...................... |
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Safety signs |
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Safety-Alert simbol ....................................... |
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Identification machine .................................. |
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Machine safety labels .................................. |
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Tilling tips ..................................................... |
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During tilling ................................................. |
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Replacement parts ....................................... |
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Service Machine Safely |
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Practice safe maintenance........................... |
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Wear appropriate clothing ............................ |
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Stay clear of rotating drivelines .................... |
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Machine safety labels and positions |
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Machine safety labels and positions ............ |
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Preparing the vehicle |
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Preparing the tractor .................................... |
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Park vehicle safety ....................................... |
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Stay clear of rotating drivelines .................... |
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Service lubrication |
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Service lubrication........................................ |
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Every 8 work hours ...................................... |
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Every 50 work hours .................................... |
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Every 400 work hours .................................. |
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Every 1000 work hours ................................ |
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Greasing and lubricant points ...................... |
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Lubricants .................................................... |
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Installing |
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Installing tiller on tractor ............................... |
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PTO shaft ..................................................... |
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PTO shaft with shear pin .............................. |
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PTO shaft with clutch ................................... |
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Quick Coupler (optional) .............................. |
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Park vehicle safety ....................................... |
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Stay clear of rotating drivelines .................... |
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Removing |
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Removing tiller ............................................. |
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Removing tiller with Quick Coupler .............. |
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Operating |
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Operate safetly............................................. |
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Wear appropriate clothing ............................ |
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Stay clear of rotating driveline...................... |
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Raising parking stand .................................. |
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Lowering parking stand ................................ |
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Leveling attachments (side-to-side) ............. |
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Leveling tiller (front-to-rear).......................... |
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Adjusting skid shoes .................................... |
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Adjusting levelling board .............................. |
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Adjustable offset .......................................... |
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Service |
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Chain stretcher............................................. |
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Service intervals........................................... |
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Bolts tightening torques ............................... |
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Replacing tines ............................................ |
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Tines ............................................................ |
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Troubleshooting |
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Using troubleshooting chart ......................... |
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Storing machine |
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Storing tiller .................................................. |
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Removing tiller from storage ........................ |
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Assembly / Spare parts |
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RT 1140-1150 ............................................... |
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RT 1240-1250-1160 and 1260-1360 ............ |
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Installing driveline on tiller ............................ |
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Spare parts .................................................. |
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Warranty |
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Warranty ...................................................... |
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Warranty for replacement parts ................... |
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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:
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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 |
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IMPORTANT |
Indicates that a failure to observe can cause damage to equipment. |
NOTE |
Indicates helpful information. |
Cod. F07010181 / Rev. 01 (2006-01)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
RT 1140 - 1150
(Adjustable offset)
RT 1240 - 1250 - 1160 - 1160 H
(Adjustable offset)
RT 1260 - 1360
Technical specifications - Page 4
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
RT 1140 - 1150
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Weight |
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PTO |
Speeds |
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Hitch |
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Tines |
Rotor |
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shaft |
gear box |
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STD |
blades |
flanges |
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Chain |
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10-20 |
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Quick |
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10-20 |
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Single |
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Quick |
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“C” |
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Clutch |
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RT 1240 - 1250 - 1160 - 1160 H
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Work/width |
Tractor HP |
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PTO |
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Hitch |
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Rotor |
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RT 1240 |
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Single |
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Cat. “0” |
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“C” |
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RT 1250 |
49 |
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40 |
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ASA |
Slip |
Single |
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Quick |
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“C” |
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Clutch |
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RT 1160 |
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25 |
40 |
480 |
ASA |
Slip |
Single |
540 |
Quick |
16.5” |
“C” |
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Clutch |
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RT 1160 H |
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480 |
ASA |
Slip |
Single |
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Quick |
16.5” |
“C” |
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RT 1260 - 1360
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Work/width |
Tractor HP |
Tractor HP |
Weight |
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PTO |
Speeds |
Input |
Hitch |
Tines |
Rotor |
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shaft |
gear box |
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blades |
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Chain |
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RT 1260 |
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30-50 |
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ASA |
Slip |
Single |
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Quick |
“C” |
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Clutch |
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coupler |
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RT 1360 |
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30-50 |
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Gear |
Slip |
Single |
540 |
Quick |
“L” |
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Clutch |
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coupler |
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Technical specifications - Page 5
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - HITCH
RT 1140 and 1150: Cat. «I» Standard RT 1140 and 1150: Cat. «I» Quick Coupler
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RT 1250: Cat. « I» Standard
RT 1160 - RT 1160 H: Cat. « I» and « II» Standard
Cat. II pin Ø mm 25 (inch 0.984)
Cat. I pin Ø mm 19 (inch 0.748)
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With bushings: Cat. «II» Standard
RT 1160 - RT 1160 H: Cat. « I» and « II» Quick Coupler
RT 1250: Cat. « I» Quick Coupler
Cat. I and II Quick Coupler
pin Ø mm 32 (inch 1.26)
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RT 1260: Cat. « I» and « II» Quick Coupler RT 1360: Cat. « I» and « II» Quick Coupler
Cat. I and II Quick Coupler
pin Ø mm 32 (inch 1.26)
RT 1360: Cat. « I» and « II» Standard RT 1260: Cat. « I» and « II» Standard
Cat. II Std. pin Ø mm 25 (inch 0.984)
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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 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
MACHINE SAFETY LABELS AND POSITIONS
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Safety Signs - Page 8
MACHINE SAFETY LABELS AND POSITIONS
RT 1140 - 1150
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RT 1240 - 1250 - 1160 - 1160 H
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RT 1260 - 1360
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6)Coupling point for lifting (indicating the maximun capacity)
7)Greasing point
8) Oil level plug |
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9)Oil drain plug
10)Oil fill plug
11)Number of revolutions of power takeoff
12)Warning, slow machine (only for model: 1250, 1160, 1260 and 1360)
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 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.
•LOCK park brake.
•FIRMLY block tiller on horizontal surface.
Locate driller pin in holes (B).
RT 1140-1150 model.
2.Fasten each draft link to draft link brackets with drilled pins and quiklock pins (C).
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Preparing the vehicle - Page 10
INSTALLING
Locate driller pin in lower lift brackets holes (B).
RT 1240-1250-1160-1160 H model.
2.Fasten each draft link to draft link brackets with drilled pins and quiklock pins (C).
Locate driller pin in holes (B).
RT 1260-1360 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 1140-1150 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 1240-1250-1160-1160 H and 1260-1360 model.
3.Install center link (F) on tiller and fasten with drilled pin and quiklock pin (E).
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