ABI Attachments ARTRTL66, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual COMMAND TILLER Reverse Rotation Side Shift Rotary Tiller ARTRTL66 The operator s manual is a technical service guide and must always accompany the machine Manual 980 102B June 2015 ...

Page 2: ...or each have been selected using the following guidelines DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING 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 It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices CAUT...

Page 3: ...s 22 3 13 Headland Procedure 22 3 12 Finer Pulverization 22 3 11 Working Speed 22 3 10 Working Depth 22 3 09 Test Run 20 3 08 Start Up 18 3 07 Attaching to the Tractor 18 3 06 Pre Operational Check 17 3 05 Rear Shield Adjustments 17 3 04 Depth Control 15 3 03 Side Shift 12 3 02 Setup and Lubrication 10 3 01 Operational Safety 10 3 OPERATION 7 2 03 Messages and Signs 7 2 02 Starting and Stopping 6 ...

Page 4: ...n on the implement Serious damage can occur to the machine and or the operator CAUTION Unless otherwise specified all hardware is metric Use only metric tools on metric hardware Other tools that do not fit properly can slip and cause injury CAUTION Right hand and left hand sides of the implement are determined by facing in the direction the implement will travel when going forward see fig 2 1 02 W...

Page 5: ...e is an ID plate showing the model and the serial number Record your implement model and serial number in the space provided below ABI needs this information to give you prompt efficient service when you order parts COMMAND TILLER OPERATOR S MANUAL GENERAL INFORMATION 5 ABI ATTACHMENTS Model Serial Version ...

Page 6: ...s manuals and is instructed in safe and proper use 2 01 Preparation 1 Before operating equipment read and understand the operator s manual and the safety signs see fig 2 2 Thoroughly inspect the implement before initial operation to assure that all packaging materials i e wires bands and tape have been removed 3 Personal protection equipment including hard hat safety glasses safety shoes and glove...

Page 7: ...striking an obstacle disengage the PTO shut the tractor down and thoroughly inspect for damage before restarting 7 Never engage the PTO until the tiller is in the down position and resting on the ground Never raise the tiller until the rotor has come to a complete stop 2 03 Messages and Signs 1 Read and adhere to all safety and operating decals on this machine see fig 2 2 Before dismounting tracto...

Page 8: ...Fig 2 Safety decals implement replace immediately if damaged SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 8 ABI ATTACHMENTS COMMAND TILLER OPERATOR S MANUAL right side left side ...

Page 9: ...Safety decals driveline replace immediately if damaged SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 9 ABI ATTACHMENTS COMMAND TILLER OPERATOR S MANUAL placed on outer shield placed on outer tube ...

Page 10: ...ness can override the safety features built into our machines Injury prevention and work safety aside from the features on our tillers are very much due to the responsible use of the equipment It must always be operated prudently following with great care the safety instructions laid out in this manual 1 The use of this equipment is subject to certain hazards which cannot be prevented by mechanica...

Page 11: ...y could fail upon impact with heavy solid objects such as steel guard rails and concrete abutments Such impact could cause the broken objects to be thrown outward at very high velocities To reduce the possibility of property damage serious injury or even death never allow the rotor to contact such obstacles 17 Frequently check blades They should be sharp free of nicks and cracks and securely faste...

Page 12: ...they could be under sufficient tension to cause them to fly loose Take care in removing bands and wire they often have extremely sharp edges and cut very easily To assemble and setup the tiller for initial operation proceed as follows 1 Lower the stand to support the tiller see fig 4 Secure it in place with the locking pin 2 Disassemble top and sides of the crate Cut wires holding driveline Leave ...

Page 13: ...d bearing assemblies Grease sliding sections of shaft 8 The hexagonal drive shaft is protected by a telescopic sliding shield see 5 fig 5 To attach this shield do the following bolt the upright tab to the chain case side plate OPERATION 13 ABI ATTACHMENTS COMMAND TILLER OPERATOR S MANUAL 4 See Section 3 03 Side Shift 3 See Table 2 page 30 for proper torque specification Fig 4 1 2 3 1 tiller stand ...

Page 14: ...to completely closed to be sure it opens and closes without difficulty Note Lightly greasing the hexagonal drive shaft helps to side shift the tiller 9 Grease right rotor support bearing see 4 5 fig 3 OPERATION 14 ABI ATTACHMENTS COMMAND TILLER OPERATOR S MANUAL Fig 6 1 shield bolts 2 sliding frame support 3 U bolt 4 telescopic shield 5 right shield 6 gearbox holding bolt 1 1 2 3 6 4 5 Fig 7 1 rea...

Page 15: ...he lower white line shows the three point hitch of the tiller shifted completely to the right The side shift capability gives the tiller numerous advantages over center mounted tillers It can till next to shrubs sidewalks or buildings Smaller sizes can cover wider tractor tire tracks To side shift the tiller from the center mount position do the following 1 Loosen the 8 nuts 1 fig 8 holding the lo...

Page 16: ...OPERATION 16 ABI ATTACHMENTS COMMAND TILLER OPERATOR S MANUAL Fig 9 The three point linkage can be shifted from the center mount position a to the left b into the desired position c a b c ...

Page 17: ... 2 fig 10 2 Place the skid see 3 fig 10 in the desired position 3 Re tighten the nut 1 on the adjustment arm 2 4 Repeat this operation on the other skid ensuring both skids are level 3 05 Rear Shield Adjustments The rear shield for safety reasons must always remain in contact with the ground This also ensures better pulverization of the soil and helps level it out OPERATION 17 ABI ATTACHMENTS COMM...

Page 18: ...les etc in the work area 11 When working make sure the tractor hitch is in the float position in order to allow the tiller to rest on the skids and therefore to follow the contour of the ground CAUTION Engage the tractor PTO only when the tiller blades are 1 5 to 2 from the ground WARNING Stay clear of rotating driveline Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious injury or death Disengag...

Page 19: ...ward tilt is acceptable see fig 13 5 Install the shielded driveline to the tractor by first lining up the splines and depressing the snap pin Push the yoke onto the PTO shaft as far as it will go Release the pin and pull back slowly until the pin clicks in place 6 Repeat this operation on the implement end if the tiller is supplied with a shear bolt 7 If the implement is supplied with a slip clutc...

Page 20: ... correct according to the tractor operator s manual 3 08 Start Up DANGER Never allow anyone around the tiller when it is in operation Engage the tractor PTO only when the tiller blades are 1 5 to 2 from the ground DANGER Operate the implement only at the speed and direction of rotation indicated on the machine Serious damage can result if this is not followed OPERATION 20 ABI ATTACHMENTS COMMAND T...

Page 21: ...ere are no wires weeds grass or other objects wrapped around the rotor 9 Checking to see if front weights need to be added to the tractor in order to maintain balance 10 Checking the tractor tires for the proper pressure in accordance to the tractor operator s manual 11 Checking that all shields are on the machine and securely in place 12 Making sure proper attire is worn Avoiding loose fitting cl...

Page 22: ... too deep for conditions such as in hard parched or compacted soil and should be adjusted accordingly 3 11 Working Speed Ground speed is determined by the soil condition tilling depth and tractor power Simple experimentation will soon determine the best speed for the desired results usually 1 to 2 mph 3 12 Finer Pulverization A slow ground speed will result in a finer soil as a faster ground speed...

Page 23: ...ays be observed when working on uneven terrain 1 In extremely uneven terrain rear wheel weights front tractor weights and or tire ballast should be used to improve stability 2 Observe the type of terrain and develop a safe working pattern 3 Whenever traction or stability is doubtful first test drive over the terrain with the PTO disengaged 4 Operate the implement up and down steep slopes not acros...

Page 24: ...s are to be done without the tiller working and respecting all local traffic rules and regulations OPERATION 24 ABI ATTACHMENTS COMMAND TILLER OPERATOR S MANUAL 14 16 Fig 14 Raise the machine 14 to 16 from the ground during transport ...

Page 25: ...nance 6 Never work under equipment unless it is blocked securely 7 Always use personal protection devices such as eye hand and hearing protectors when performing any service or maintenance 8 Frequently check blades They should be sharp free of nicks and cracks and securely fastened 9 Periodically tighten all bolts nuts and screws and check that all cotter pins are properly installed to ensure unit...

Page 26: ... rotor ends 2 Every four hours Ensure bolts holding the side shift are tight 3 Daily Ensure blades are not broken and bolts are tight Grease the rotor support the driveline cross and bearings and telescopic tubes Check the gearbox for oil level 4 Weekly Check the blades for excessive wear or damage Ensure the rotor turns freely Inspect the chain in the chain case and make sure it is well lubricate...

Page 27: ...d and away from you 2 If the cutting edge points towards the right then the blade is right handed 3 The cutting edge pointing to the left indicates a left handed blade 4 04 Driveline DANGER Only use the original driveline supplied with this tiller and always with the safety shielding in place Carefully read and file away the driveline operator s manual supplied by the manufacturer The following do...

Page 28: ...and apply grease to outside of inner telescoping tube 6 Reassemble the driveline halves and connect to tractor and tiller Raise and lower tiller again to be sure driveline does not bottom out in shortest position and has a minimum overlap of 6 in the longest position 7 Install both driveline safety chains One should be hooked in a hole on the outer driveline yoke shield and to the tractor to restr...

Page 29: ...y to tighten the spring nuts see fig 18 on the slip clutch Tighten the spring nuts in turn increments then test run the unit for 600 to 800 ft Repeat the operation if necessary The discs on the clutch need to be replaced in the event that the clutch continues to slip even though the spring nuts have been tightened Follow the instructions in reverse if while working under normal conditions the clut...

Page 30: ...150 203 97 132 11 5 8 223 302 152 206 97 131 2 M16 171 232 121 164 79 106 18 9 16 154 209 105 142 69 94 1 5 M14 154 208 109 147 70 95 12 9 16 144 195 98 133 62 84 2 M14 120 163 85 115 55 75 20 1 2 98 133 66 90 44 59 1 25 M12 106 144 75 102 48 66 13 1 2 94 128 64 87 41 56 1 5 M12 78 106 55 75 36 48 20 7 16 91 123 62 84 40 54 1 75 M12 70 95 49 67 32 43 14 7 16 58 78 39 53 26 35 1 M10 49 67 35 47 23 ...

Page 31: ... there is precise mesh between ring and pinion gears 5 02 Chain Case To remove the chain do the following 1 Unbolt chain case cover 2 Remove the chain case cover taking care not to damage the gasket 3 Release the automatic chain tensioner spring 4 Remove the two snap rings holding the chain sprockets 5 Slip off both chain sprockets at the same time To replace the chain follow the procedure in reve...

Page 32: ...nd paint to prevent rust from forming 6 Cover the tiller from the elements in order to have it in perfect condition for the start of the next season 7 Store driveline in dry area A slip clutch can become inoperative if the discs stick together Be sure to check the clutch before using the tiller after prolonged storage 8 Make sure all parked machines are on a hard level surface and engage all safet...

Page 33: ...Check slip clutch Reduce ground speed Worn blades Slip clutch slipping Ground speed too fast Machine skips and leaves crop residue Remove chain case and check for broken connector link Broken drive chain Blades stop turning but PTO gearbox and hexshaft are turning This can be normal on a new machine until it has been run in Check oil level Replace worn gears Oil level low Worn Gears Gearbox noise ...

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Page 35: ...Parts Manual COMMAND TILLER Reverse Rotation Side Shift Rotary Tiller ARTRTL66 Parts Manual 06 2015 T50 366 Ver C ABI T50 366 US lwp June 19 2015 ...

Page 36: ...COMMAND TILLER FRAME OPERATOR S MANUAL PARTS MANUAL 36 ABI ATTACHMENTS 06 2015 ...

Page 37: ...4 28 1 Oil seal 40 56 8 005 7567 27 1 Rotor support left 003 0121 26 1 Right support complete 008 4081 25 1 Dirt shield 003 0123 24 1 Dirt shield 008 4083 23 1 Dirt shield left requires welding 003 0084 22 1 Dirt shield requires welding 002 2074 21 Bolt SP M12 1 25x45 C12 9 Z P 007 7055 20 Nut PT M12 1 25 C6 Z 002 1105 19 Bolt SP M12 1 25x35 C8 8 P 000 1073 18 Tine C style left 003 0104S 17 Tine C...

Page 38: ...COMMAND TILLER FRAME OPERATOR S MANUAL PARTS MANUAL 38 ABI ATTACHMENTS 06 2015 ...

Page 39: ... 50 C6 Z TK 003 0156 71 4 Washer fender Ø10 Z 003 0157 70 1 Bolt HH M10 1 50x65 C8 8 Z F 003 0640 69 11 Bolt HH M10 1 50x30 C8 8 Z F 000 1278 68 4 Nut PT M12 1 75 C6 Z TK 003 0064 67 2 Bolt HH M12 1 75x30 C8 8 Z F 001 5255 66 2 Bolt HH M12 1 75x35 C8 8 Z F 000 7255 65 2 Bolt HH M10 1 50x50 C8 8 Z F 003 0331 64 14 Nut HH M10 1 50 C6 Z MD 009 0150 63 10 Bolt HH M10 1 50x20 C8 8 Z F 000 6349 62 26 Nu...

Page 40: ...COMMAND TILLER GEARBOX 540 RPM OPERATOR S MANUAL PARTS MANUAL 40 ABI ATTACHMENTS 06 2015 ...

Page 41: ...Nut HH M12 1 75 C6 Z TK 000 3038 21 1 Snap ring outer Ø40 000 8138 20 1 Sprocket Z10 003 0143 19 1 Bearing 6308 000 1148 18 1 Bolt HH M10 1 50x45 C8 8 Z F 002 6329 17 1 Oil seal 50 80 10 000 1155 16 1 Flange top shaft 003 0162 15 4 Washer lock Ø10 Z 000 1280 14 4 Nut HH M10 1 50 C6 TK Z 000 1279 13 1 Spacer 001 3044 12 1 Hexagonal shaft 66 053 0180 11 1 Washer lock Ø14 Z 000 1020 10 2 Bolt HH M12 ...

Page 42: ...COMMAND TILLER DRIVELINE SLIP CLUTCH OPERATOR S MANUAL PARTS MANUAL 42 ABI ATTACHMENTS 06 2015 ...

Page 43: ... 19 1 Shield complete 96SE4036C 18 8 Bolt HH M10 1 50x75 C 8 8 Z P 001 5232 17 1 Outer flange 1134007C 16 1 Inner disc 1134008C 15 2 Bolt HH M12 1 25x65 C 8 8 Z P 003 4270 14 1 Body slip clutch 1704016C 13 2 Washer lock M12 ZC 000 1077 12 2 Nut HH M12 1 25 C6 ZC TK 000 1075 11 2 Friction disc 1804000C 10 1 Bushing 1704017C 9 1 Yoke slip clutch 1704021C 8 8 Spring 1215012C 7 8 Nut PT M10 1 50 C6 ZC...

Page 44: ...COMMAND TILLER DECALS OPERATOR S MANUAL PARTS MANUAL 44 ABI ATTACHMENTS 06 2015 ...

Page 45: ...7 0160 5 1 Decal CAUTION Read operator s manual 950 417B 4 1 Decal DANGER Moving parts hazard 950 486B 3 1 Decal DANGER Rotating blades hazard 950 209B 2 1 Decal DANGER Avoid injury from PTO 950 109B 1 Qty Description Part Ref COMMAND TILLER DECALS OPERATOR S MANUAL PARTS MANUAL 45 ABI ATTACHMENTS 06 2015 ...

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Page 47: ...etails in this manual without the expressed written permission of the Company Technical information provided in this manual is approximate the Company reserves the right to modify or improve the models shown for technical or commercial purposes Pictures in this manual do not necessarily show the machine as delivered ...

Page 48: ...ABI T50 366 US lwp Printed in the USA June 19 2015 1320 3rd Street Osceola IN 46561 877 788 7253 ABIattachments com ...