Model RTC
Rotary Tiller Operator’s Manual
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. Failure of the operator to read the Operator’s Manual is a misuse of this
equipment.
It is the Retail Customer and/or Operator’s responsibility to inspect the product and to have
any part(s) repaired or replaced when continued operation would cause damage or exces-
sive wear to other parts or cause a safety hazard.
It is the Retail Customer’s responsibility to deliver the product to the authorized Bush Hog
Dealer, from whom he purchased it, for service or replacement of defective parts which are
covered by warranty. Repairs to be submitted for warranty consideration must be made with-
in forty-five (45) days of failure.
It is the Retail Customer’s responsibility for any cost incurred by the Dealer for traveling to or
hauling of the product for the purpose of performing a warranty obligation or inspection.
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Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Dealer Preparation Check List . . . . . . .3
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Federal Laws And Regulations . . . . . .5
I INTRODUCTION & DESCRIPTION . . .6
1-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1-2 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
II PREPARATION FOR USE . . . . . . . . .7
2-1 Attaching To Tractor . . . . . . . . . . .7
III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . .9
3-1 General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3-2 Adjusting For Work . . . . . . . . . . . .9
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3-3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3-4 Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
IV MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
4-1 Maintenance Check List . . . . . . . .10
4-2 Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
4-3 Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . .12
4-4 Slip Clutch Operational Check . . .12
4-5 Slip Clutch Adjustment . . . . . . . . .12
4-7 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
V DEALER ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Torque Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .17