Bush Hog RTN Tiller User Manual


 
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INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION
1-1 INTRODUCTION
We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog customer.
Your Bush Hog Rotary Tiller has been carefully
designed to give maximum service with minimum
down time. This manual is provided to give you the
necessary operating and maintenance instructions
for keeping your rotary tiller in top operating condi-
tion. Please read this manual thoroughly.
Understand what each control is for and how to use
it. Observe all safety precautions decaled on the
machine and noted throughout the manual for safe
operation of the implement. If any assistance or addi-
tional information is needed, contact your authorized
Bush Hog dealer.
NOTE
All references made in this manual to right, left, front,
rear, top and bottom is as viewed facing the direction
of forward travel with implement properly attached to
tractor.
1-2 DESCRIPTION
The RTN, RTNR medium duty series of rotary tillers
is designed for use in a wide range of tilling require-
ments. The RTH heavy duty series of rotary tillers is
designed for tougher operating conditions. Each of
the tillers has adjustable skid shoes for setting
desired tilth of the soil. Center gearboxes tranfer
power from the tractor PTO to the end drive system.
The RTN, RTNR series uses a heavy duty chain
drive to the rotor shaft whereas the RTH series uses
a gear train type of end drive system. Slip clutches
protect the tillers from overload damage.
NOTE: The RTNR series of rotary tillers utilizes a
reverse rotation design which turns the rotor/blade
assembly in the opposite direction of forward travel.
Figure 1-1 Major Components
(Model RTN 60 Shown)
Rear
Deflector
Adjustable, Spring Loaded
Shock Absorber
For Rear Deflector
A-Frame
Parking Stand
Rotor/Blade Assembly
Driveline With Slip Clutch
Adjustable Skid Shoe
Chain Drive Cover
Adjustable Lower
Hitch Pin
Input Gearbox
(Behind Slip Clutch)
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