Section 3: Adjustments
RTA2562, RTA2570, & RTA3576 Rotary Tillers 311-254M
1/18/21
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Rear Deflector Adjustment
Refer to Figure 3-3:
The rear deflector can be adjusted closer to the ground to
produce a fine soil texture or can be raised to produce a
coarse soil texture by adjusting the rod length on the rear
deflector.
1. Remove cotter hair pins (#2) and move spring
rods (#1) up or down the desired height.
2. Reinsert cotter hair pins in the holes (#3) closest to
springs (#4).
An optional spring kit, part no. 311-162A, is offered to
apply down pressure on the rear deflector for leveling.
1. Loosen slide collar set screws (#5).
2. Adjust slide collars (#7) up to compress springs (#6)
to desired pressure.
3. Tighten slide collar set screws.
Rear Deflector
Figure 3-3
NOTE:
Too much pressure will cause premature
wear on the rear deflector.
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Hitch Offset
Refer to Figure 3-4:
The tiller can be offset up to 5" maximum by adjusting the
lower 3-point clevises horizontally on the tiller frame and
if needed, offsetting the tractor’s lower 3-point arms.
1. Loosen 1/2" nylock nuts (#3) and move both
left and right-hand clevises (#1) an equal amount left
or right on tiller frame (#2).
2. Tighten 1/2" nylock nuts (#3) to the correct torque.
3. If additional adjustment is needed, offset tractor’s
lower 3-point arms. Do not exceed 5" maximum
offset.
Hitch Offset
Figure 3-4
NOTE:
The tiller
cannot
be offset when using a
Quick Hitch.
Do not exceed 5" offset. The driveline,
power take-off shaft, and/or gearbox can be
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