Bush Hog RTNR, RTH manual SECTION l INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION, 1-1INTRODUCTION, 1-2DESCRIPTION

SECTION l

INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION

1-1 INTRODUCTION

We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog customer.

Your Bush Hog Rotary Tiller has	been car eful ly
designed to give maximum service	with minimum

down time. This manual is provid ed to give you the necessary op erating and ma intenance instruction s for ke eping y our rotary tille r in top op erating con di-

tion. Pleas e read thi s manual thoroug hly. Understand what each control is for and how to use

it. Observe all safety precautions decaled on the machine and noted throughout the manual f or 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 seri es of rotary tillers is designed for use in a w ide range of tilling require - ments. The RTH heavy duty series of rotary tillers is designed for t ougher ope rating co nditions. Ea ch of

the tillers has adjustable skid shoes for setting desired tilth of th e soi l. Center gearboxes tranfer power from the tractor PTO to the end drive system. The RTN, RTNR series uses a heavy duty c hain drive to the rotor shaft whereas the RTH series uses a gear trai n type of end drive system. Slip clutches protect the tillers from overload damage.

NOTE: The RTNR series of rotary tillers u tilizes a reverse rotation design which turns th e rot or/blade assembly in the opposite direction of forward travel.

Figure 1-1 Major Components
(Model RTN 60 Shown)
				Chain Drive Cover
		A-Frame
	Adjustable, Spring Loaded
			Input Gearbox
	Shock Absorber
			(Behind Slip Clutch)
	For Rear Deflector

Rear

Deflector

Adjusta ble Lower

Hitch Pin

Adjustable Skid Shoe

Rotor/Blade Assembly

Parking Stand

Driveline With Slip Clutch

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