O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L
ROTARY TILLERS
RT 1173
RT 1273
RT 2293
RT 1181
RT 2283
Cod. F07010857 / Rev. 00 (2011-04)
THIS MANUAL IS ALSO APPLICABLE TO FRONTIER TILLERS WITH MODEL NUMBERS ENDING IN A ‘C’.
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TO THE DEALER:
Assembly and proper installation of this product is the responsibility of the Frontier dealer. Read manual
instruction and safety rules. Make sure all items on the Dealer’s Pre-Delivery Check List in the Operator’s
Manual are completed before releasing equipment to the owner.
The dealer must complete the Warranty Registration, located on the Frontier website. Warranty claims
will be denied if the Warranty Registration has not been completed.
TO THE OWNER:
Read this manual before operating your frontier equipment. The information presented will prepare you
to do a better and a safer job. Keep this manual handy for ready reference. Require all operators to read
this manual carefully and become acquainted with all the adjustment and operating procedures before
attempting to operate. Replacement manuals can be obtained from your selling dealer.
The equipment you have purchased has been carefully enginereed and manufactured to provide
dependable and satisfactory use. Like all mechanical products, it will require cleaning and upkeep.
Lubricate the unit as specified. Observe all safety information in this manual and safety decals on the
equipment.
For service, your authorized Frontier dealer has trained mechanics, genuine Frontier service parts, and
the necessary tools and equipment to handle all your needs.
Use only genuine Frontier service parts.Substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet standards
required for safe and satisfactory operation. Record the model number and serial number of your equipment
in the spaces provided:
Model:
Date of Purchase
Serial Number: (see Safety Decal section for location)
Provide this information to your dealer to obtain correct repair parts.
Throghout this manual, the term IMPORTANT is used to indicate that failure to observe can cause
damage to equipment. The terms CAUTION, WARNING and DANGER are used in conjunction with the
Safety-Alert Symbol, (a triangle with an esclamation mark), to indicate the degree of hazard for items of
personal safety.
This Safety-Alert Simbol indicates a hazard and means
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
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.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
Indicates that a failure to observe can cause damage to equipment.
Indicates helpful information.
IMPORTANT
NOTE
Cod. F07010857 / Rev. 00 (2011-03)
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
RT 1173 - 1181
RT 1273
RT 2283 - 2293
Technical specifications - Page 4
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
RT 1173 - 1181
Model
Work/width Tractor HP Tractor HP
Weight
lbs.
Side
Drive
Chain
ASA
100
Chain
ASA
100
PTO
shaft
Slip
Speeds
Input
Hitch
Tines
STD
Rotor
Rotor
inches
min
max
gear box
speed
blades
flanges
Cat. “II”
Quick
coupler
Cat. “II”
Quick
RT 1173
RT 1181
73
45
60
761
810
Clutch
Single
Single
540
540
“C”
“C”
6
6
10
11
Slip
Clutch
81
50
60
coupler
RT 1273
Model
Work/width Tractor HP Tractor HP
Weight
lbs.
Side
PTO
shaft
Slip
Speeds
Input
Hitch
Tines
STD
Rotor
Rotor
inches
min
max
Drive
gear box
speed
blades
flanges
Cat. “II”
Quick
RT 1273
73
30-70
80
968
Gear
Clutch
Single
540
“L”
6
7
coupler
RT 2283 - 2293
Model
Work/width Tractor HP Tractor HP
Weight
lbs.
Side
PTO
Speeds
Input
Hitch
Tines
STD
Rotor
Rotor
inches
min
max
Drive
shaft
gear box
speed
blades
flanges
Cat. ”II”
Quick
coupler
Cat. ”II”
Quick
RT 2283
RT 2293
83
30-70
80
1397
1496
Gear
Gear
Slip
Clutch
Multi
Multi
540
540
“L”
“L”
6
6
8
9
93
40-80
100
Slip
Clutch
coupler
Technical specifications - Page 5
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - HITCH
RT 1173 - 1181: Cat. «I» Standard and iMatch Quick Hitch; Cat. «II» Standard and Quick Coupler
Cat. II Std pin Ø mm 25 (inch 0.984)
Cat. I Std pin Ø mm 19 (inch 0.748)
Cat. II Quick Coupler pin Ø mm 32 (inch 1.26)
Cat. I iMatch Quick Hitch Ø mm 32 (inch 1.26)
¯
=
mm 823 - in
mm 683 - in
=
Without bushings: Cat. «I» Standard
Cat. «II» Standard bushings Ø = 28 (inch 1.1)
c
c
h
h
32,4 cat.
26,8 cat.1
Cat. «I» iMatch Quick Hitch bushings Ø = 36,5 (inch 1.44)
Cat. «II» Quick Coupler bushings Ø = 36,5 (inch 1.44)
¯
2
RT 1273 : Cat. «II» Standard and Quick Coupler
Cat. II Std pin Ø mm 25 (inch 0.984)
Cat. II Quick Coupler pin Ø mm 32 (inch 1.26)
Without bushings: Cat. «II» Standard
With bushings: Cat. «II» Quick Coupler
=
mm 823 - inch 32,4 cat. 2
=
RT 2283 - 2293 : Cat. «II» Standard and Quick Coupler
Cat. II Std pin Ø mm 25 (inch 0.984)
Cat. II Quick Coupler pin Ø mm 32 (inch 1.26)
=
mm 823 - inch 32,4 cat. 2
Without bushings: Cat. «II» Standard
With bushings: Cat. «II» Quick Coupler
=
Without bushings: Cat. «II» Standard
With bushings: Cat. «II» Quick Coupler
Technical specifications - Hitch - Page 6
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SAFETY SIGNS
Safety-alert symbol
Read and recognize safety information.
Be alert to the potential for personal injury when you see this safety-alert symbol.
On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used with safety-
alert symbol.
DANGER identifies the most serious hazards. In this manual, the word CAUTION and this symbol call
attention to safety messages.
Identification machine
Identification plate machine
Machine safety labels
1) WARNING: AVOID INJURY FROM ROTATING KNIVES:
• Keep hands, feet and clothing away.
2) WARNING: AVOID INJURY FROM PTO:
• Keep all shields in place. Keep hands, feet and clothing away.
• Operate only with 540 RPM.
3) CAUTION: AVOID INJURY
• Read Operator’s Manual
• Ballast power unit per operator’s manual
• Know location and function of controls
• Keep all shields in place
• Stay clear of power driven parts
• Never carry riders
• Keep people and pets a safe distance away from machine
BEFORE DISMOUNTING OR SERVICING
• Shut off engine and remove key
• Lock brake for park
• Lower or block up machine
4) DANGER: ROTATING DRIVELINE - CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH - KEEP AWAY! - DO NOT
OPERATE WITHOUT:
• All driveline, tractor and equipment shields in place
• Drivelines securely attached at both ends
• Drivelines shields that turn freely on driveline.
5) DANGER: SHIELD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE
Picture Note: Separate telescoping driveshaft members to locate safety label. Label attached to outer profile
tube.
Safety Signs - Page 7
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MACHINE SAFETY LABELS AND POSITIONS
RT 1173 - 1181
3
2
1
1
1
RT 1273
3
1
2
2
1
RT 2283 - 2293
1
3
2
1
3
4
5
4
5
Safety Signs - Page 8
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MACHINE SAFETY LABELS AND POSITIONS
RT 1173 - 1181
10
6
8
MAX
Kg...
9
10
6
8
9
7
11
GREASE
12
7
RT 1273
OIL
10
8
LEVEL
6
9
8
10
8
OIL
7
9
11
9
12
RT 2283 - 2293
OIL
10
8
6
10
9
10
540
MAX
8
9
14
7
11
11
13
14
12
13
6) Coupling point for lifting (indicating the maximun capacity)
7) Greasing point / Oil fill and level plugs
8) Oil level plug
12
9) Oil drain plug
10) Oil fill plug
11) Number of revolutions of power takeoff
12) Warning, slow machine
13) Red strip (only for model: 2293)
14) Amber strip (only for model: 2293)
13
14
Safety Signs - Page 9
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PREPARING THE VEHICLE
Preparing the tractor
CAUTION: Avoid injury. Proper ballastings is required for safe operation of your tiller
IMPORTANT: Refer to the tractor operator manual for proper ballasting information and tire inflation
• A 540 rpm PTO
• Refer to the tractor operator manual for correct ballasting and tire pressure, depending on installed
equipment.
Park vehicle safety
• Stop vehicle on a lever surface, not on a slope.
• Disengage PTO.
• Engage the park brake.
• STOP the engine.
• Remove the key.
• Before you leave the operator’s seat, wait for engine
and all moving parts to STOP.
Stay clear of rotating drivelines
Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious
injury or death:
• Wear close fitting clothing.
• STOP the engine and be sure PTO driveline is stopped
before getting near it.
A
Installing tiller on tactor
1. Back tractor into position and align draft links (A) with
draft link brackets on tiller using tractor rockshaft
control.
CAUTION: Before you work around hitch:
• STOP engine.
B
C
• LOCK park brake.
• FIRMLY block tiller on horizontal surface
.
Locate driller pin in holes (B).
RT 1173 - 1181 model:
A
2. Insert bushings (D) in each draft links than fasten
each draft link to draft link brackets with drilled pins
and quiklock pins (C).
For cat. «II» Standard bushings Ø = 28 (inch 1.102)
For cat. «II» Quick Coupler bushings Ø = 36,5 (inch 1.437)
D
For cat. «I» iMatch Quick Hitch
Ø = 36,5 (inch 1.437)
Preparing the vehicle - Page 10
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INSTALLING
Locate driller pin in top lift brackets holes (B).
B
RT 1273 model (Cat. «II» Std.):
2. Fasten each draft link (A) to draft link brackets with
C
drilled pins and quiklock pins (C).
Locate driller pin in lower lift brackets holes (E).
A
E
RT 1273 model (Cat. «II» Quick Coupler):
2. Insert bushings (D) in each draft links (A) than fasten
each draft link to draft link brackets with drilled pins
and quiklock pins (C).
D
Locate driller pin in holes (B).
RT 2283-2293 model (Cat. «II» Std.):
B
2. Fasten each draft link (A) to draft link brackets with
drilled pins and quiklock pins (C).
C
RT 2283-2293 model (Cat. «II» Quick Coupler):
2. Insert bushings (D) in each draft links (A) than fasten
each draft link to draft link brackets with drilled pins
and quiklock pins (C).
A
D
Locate driller pin in top holes (D)
RT 2283-2293 model (Cat. «II» Std.):
D
E
3. Install center link (F) on tiller and fasten with drilled
pin and quiklock pin (E).
F
Locate driller pin in top holes (G)
RT 2283-2293 model (Cat. «II» Quick Coupler):
3. Install center link (F) on tiller and fasten with drilled
pin and quiklock pin (E).
G
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INSTALLING
4. Install PTO shaft to tractor.
IMPORTANT: Tiller MUST BE level front to rear.
G
H
• Engagethecardanshaftandcheckthatitisperfectly
locked on the tractor PTO (G). Check that the guard
(H) is free to turn and fix it with the relative latch.
5. Raise tiller.
6. Remove spring locking pin (K) from parking stand.
7. Slide parking stand (I) and way up on tiller bracket
(J).
8. Fasten with spring locking pin (K).
I
9. Level tiller (See Leveling Tiller in the Operating Tiller
section).
10. Adjust sway chains on tractor lower draft arms to
minimize side way.
J
K
PTO shaft
The PTO shaft, supplied with the machine, is of standard
length.
A
Therefore it might be necessary to adapt the PTO shaft.
In that case, before doing anything, consult the Manu-
facturer for the eventual adaptation.
WhenthePTOshaftisfullyextended, thetwotubesmust
overlap by at least 6 inch (A). When fully inserted, the
minimum play must be 1,6 inch (B).
B
CAUTION: If the implement is used on
another tractor, always check that the
guardscompletelycovertherotatingparts
of the PTO shaft.
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INSTALLING
PTO shaft with clutch
The PTO shaft can be equipped with safety clutch to
protect the transmission components of the machine
from stress and/or excessive overloads.
The tilt of the PTO shaft must not exceed 10 degrees.
The clutch is already pre-adjusted for average stress. If
it slips too easily (and overheats), it will be necessary to
evenly tighten all the nuts (D) that retain the springs.
The clutch disks must be changed if the clutch still slips
after all the nuts have been tightened.
If the clutch does not slip, evenly unscrew all the spring
fixing nuts (D). Unscrew one turn at a time and check the
clutch after having worked about 300 meters. Repeat the
operationifnecessary, rememberingtounscrewoneturn
at a time. If the clutch maintains a temperature of about
40-50 (104-122 °F) degrees during work, this means that
it has been correctly regulated.
D
IMPORTANT: Never fully tighten the nuts. This would
voidthefunctionofthespringsand,subsequently,of
the clutch, thus damaging the transmission compo-
nents.
NOTE: This inspection must be performed at the
beginning of each new season.
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INSTALLING
Quick Coupler (optional)
1) Install hitch Quick Coupler (A) on the tractor (see
tractor operator manual).
D
B
D
2) Stop vehicle on a level surface, not on a slope, then
moving back to the tractor until the Quick Coupler
(A) is range with the (B) and (C) hitch points.
A
C
C
E
3) Raise the Quick Coupler (A) and make sure that tiller’s
hitch is in the right position (E).
CAUTION: Before you work around hitch:
• STOP engine.
• LOCK park brake.
• FIRMLY block tiller on horizontal surface
.
Park vehicle safely
•
•
•
•
•
•
Stop vehicle on a level surface, not on a slope.
Disengage PTO.
Engage the park brake.
STOP the engine.
Remove the key.
Before you leave the operator’s seat, wait for engine and all moving parts to STOP.
Stay clear of rotating drivelines
Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious injury or death:
•
•
Wear close fitting clothing.
STOP the engine and be sure PTO driveline is stopped before getting near it.
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REMOVING
Removing tiller
1. Raise tiller.
2. Put parking stand (A) in the DOWN position:
Install spring locking pin (C) in order to secure parking
stand (A) to the tiller bracket (B).
C
A
3. Lower tiller to the ground.
CAUTION: Before you work around hitch:
• STOP engine.
B
• LOCK park brake.
• FIRMLY block tiller on horizontal surface
.
RT 1173 - 1181
4. Disconnect driveline from tractor by pulling back on
coupler to release it from the LOCKED position.
5. Remove quik-lock pin (D) and drilled pin (E) from
center link (F).
D
F
E
NOTE: Put quik-lock pins and driller pins back into
brackets on tiller for storage.
RT 1273
6. Remove draft links (J) from draft link brackets (G) by
removing quiklock pins (H) and drilled pins (I).
D
F
NOTE: Put quik-lock pins and driller pins back into
brackets on tiller for storage.
E
7. Drive tractor forward slowly.
Removing tiller with Quick Coupler
E
D
1. Raise tiller.
F
2. Put parking stand (A) in the DOWN position:
Install spring locking pin (C) in order to secure parking
stand (A) to the tiller bracket (B).
3. Lower tiller to the ground.
4. Raise the two Quick Coupler levers (D) to unloch
tiller (Quick Coupler figure, page 14).
5. Lower Quick Coupler till further free the tiller.
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OPERATING
Operate safely
• Protect your hands when you inspect or unplug the tiller. You may need gloves or tools, such as a
screwdriver or scraper. Be sure hardware is tight. Repair or replace damaged, badly worn, or missing
parts. Be sure guards and shields are in good condition and fastened in place. Make any necessary
adjustments before you operate.
• Clear work area of objects that you do not want tilled
into the ground or that might damage the tiller. Con-
sider the tilling area and set up a safe tilling pattern.
Do not till under condition in which traction or stability
is doubtful. Keep people and pets out of the work area.
Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
• If you hit an object, stop the machine and inspect it.
Make repairs before you operate. Keep machine prop-
erly maintained and in good working order.
• DO NOT leave machine unattended when it is run-
ning.
• Only operate during daylight or with good artificial light.
• DO NOT let anyone, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, ride
on machine or vehicle. Riders are subject to injury such
as being thrown off. Riders may also obstruct the
operator’s view, resulting in the machine being oper-
ated in an unsafe manner.
• DO NOT let children or an untrained person operate
machine.
• DO NOT wear radio or music headphones while oper-
ating the machine. Safe operation requires your full
attention.
• DO NOT operate the tractor and tiller when you are
tired or ill.
It is absolutely forbidden to stand between the tractor and the implement when maneuvering
the lift control from the outside.
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OPERATING
Wear appropriate clothing
• Wear close fitting clothing and safely equipment appropriate for the job.
• Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing, wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs.
Stay clear of rotating drivelines
Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious injury or death:
• Wear close fitting clothing
• Stop the engine and be sure PTO drivelines is stopped before getting near it.
CAUTION: Before you work around hitch:
A
• STOP engine.
• LOCK park brake.
• FIRMLY block tiller on horizontal surface
.
Raising parking stand
1. Remove spring locking pin (C).
B
C
2. Slide parking stand (A) and way up on tiller bracket
(B).
3. Fasten with spring locking pin (C).
Lowering parking stand
1. Remove spring locking pin (C).
2. Slide parking stand (A) and put down on tiller bracket (B).
3.Install spring locking pin in order to secure parking
stand to the tiller bracket.
4. Fasten with spring locking pin (C).
Leveling attachments (side-to-side)
1. Start the engine. Raise the tiller.
2. Stop the engine. Lock the park brake.
C
A
B
CAUTION: DO NOT work under a raised
tiller unless it is safely supported.
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OPERATING
Leveling tiller (front-to-rear)
1.Start the engine.
A
2.Lower the tiller to 25 mm (1 in.) off the ground.
3.Stop the engine.
B
4.Make sure the top of the tiller is LEVEL, or PARALLEL
with the ground, front-to-rear.
5.Adjust level, if necessary. To adjust level:
a. Start the engine.
b. Lower the tiller to the ground.
c. Stop the engine.
d. Loosen jam nut (A).
• Shorten the center link (B) to lower the front of the
tiller.
• Lengthen the center link (B) to raise the front of
the tiller.
e. Tighten jam nut.
A
D
CAUTION: Before you work around hitch:
• STOP engine.
B
• LOCK park brake.
• FIRMLY block tiller on horizontal surface
.
C
Adjusting skid shoes
Before adjusting skid shoes lift tiller, place tiller on top of
two wooden blocks underneath tiller rotor (see figure).
1. Raise tiller.
2. Place wooden blocks.
3. Lower tiller on wooden blocks.
4. Loosen pivot bolt (A) and (D).
5. Loosen adjusting bolt (B) and lock nut.
6. Adjust skid shoe (C) to desired position.
7. Tighten bolts (A), (B) and (D).
NOTE: Adjust both skid shoes to same depth.
6. Repeat above steps for the other skid shoe.
B
Adjusting leveling board
1. Install chain (A) in bracket (B).
2. Lower leveling board to top of ground (C):
• Tilled soil (D) will be fine and level.
A
• Tractor speed will determine size of clods (E).
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OPERATING
3. Raise leveling board (C):
C
• Tilled soil (D) will be coarse and rough.
• Tractor speed will determine size of clods (E).
E
Spring Ram (1) RT 2283-2293 model
Besides supporting the levelling plate and acting as a shock
absorber for it during road transport, the spring ram (1) prevents
the machine from overturning when parking.
B
C
To adjust the spring pre-loading, screw or unscrew the upper
nut (2) using the spring adjuster.
The effect of the levelling plate on the soil can be increased or
decreased depending on the position, established by the
position of the nut (3) in the two holes of the ram (4).
E
D
RT 2283 - 2293
2
CAUTION: Before you work around hitch:
• STOP engine.
• LOCK park brake.
• FIRMLY block tiller on horizontal surface
.
1
4
3
Change speed
Rotary harrows are equipped with a gearshift with one pair of
gears. A variety of rotation speeds of the rotor can be obtained
so that the needs of the operator can be better met.
It is very useful for land which is uneven in that it makes rotary
hoeing easy and at the same time allows the tractor to be
maintained at a constant speed.
To change tiller speed you must:
1) Unscrew its bolds and remove the rear cover of the gearbox.
CAUTION: Watch out: oil will come out.
2) It is advisable to bend the rotary cultivator forwards.
3) Pull the gears off their shafts and invert the position of
their seats.
The name-plate on the cover gives the number of teeth of the
gear pair originally installed by the Manufacturer, furthermore,
as on page 4 of this handbook, there are the speeds pertainig
to the pairs of gears monuted on purchase, plus of the spare
pairs.
Each rotary cultivator with gear change has a label which
indicates the gear couple mounted as first equipment.The label
is attached to the third-point.
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OPERATING
CAUTION: Be very careful and ensure to use the right gears, since some gear pairs cannot
be inverted, and gears from different pairs cannot be interchanged. Strictly comply whith
the pairs of gears indicated, in the chart on page 4.
Optimum tilling depends on two factors:
1) Forward speed of the tractor.
2) Rotation speed of the blade-carrying rotor.
The faster the rotor rotates, the more chopped up the soil will be.
Tilling tips
Before You till:
• Pick up rocks and foreign objects.
• Mow tall weeds and grass to keep them from wrapping around tines or tine shaft.
• Check tines. Loose, bent, broken, or missing tines reduce operating efficiency. If necessary, replace
tines.
Test the soil by squeezing it in your hand. If soil forms a ball, it is too wet to till. If soil does not compress
easily or falls apart, it is ready to till.
DO NOT till when soil is wet. Wet soil will stick to the tines and tine shaft. Wet soil will also dry out and
become hard, making it hard to work with during the growing season.
During tilling
CAUTION: Never lower tiller into the ground while the tractor is turning.
• DO NOT back up or make sharp turn with tiller in ground.
• Move PTO switch lever to ON when tiller is out of the ground. Move tractor forward and lower tiller into
the ground.
• When you till hard ground or sod, till at a shallow depth on first pass. Increase depth on each pass.
• When tilling on a hillside:
- Work up the the slope, if possible.
- If lateral work cannot be avoided, work from the top to the bottom in order to limit any terracing effect.
Replacement parts
See Service Dealer for original parts.
PART NUMBERS MAY CHANGE, use part numbers listed at the end of this manual when you order. If a
number changes, your dealer will have the latest number.
WHEN YOU ORDER PARTS, your Frontier Equipment dealer needs your machine serial number. This is
the number you have recorded in the INTRODUCTION section in the front of this manual.
Operating - Page 20
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SERVICE MACHINE SAFELY
Practice safe maintenance
• Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep area clean and dry.
• Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is moving. Keep safety devices in place and in
working condition. Keep hardware tight.
• To prevent from getting caught, keep hands, feet, clothing, jewelry, and long hair away from any moving
parts.
• Before servicing machine, lower it to the ground. Disengage all power and stop the vehicle engine. Lock
vehicle park brake and remove the key.
• Securely support any machine elements that must be raised for maintenance.
• Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix damage immediately. Replace worn or broken
parts. Remove any buildup of grease, oil, or debris.
• Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair its function and safety.
Wear appropriate clothing
• Wear close fitting clothing and safely equipment appropriate for the job.
• Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of earing, wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs.
• Do not wear radio or music headphones while servicing the machine. Safe servicing requires your full
attention.
Stay clear of rotating drivelines
Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious injury or death:
• Stop the engine and be sure PTO drivelines is stopped before getting near it.
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SERVICE LUBRICATION
Service lubrication
WARNING: • Firmly block tiller on horizontal surface.
• Always keep oils and greases well away from children’s reach.
• Always thoroughly read the warnings and precautions indicated on the
containers. Avoid contact with the skin.
• Always thoroughly and fully wash after use. The utilized oils should be
treated in compliance with the current anti-pollution laws.
Every 8 work hours
• Grease the cardan shaft cross journals (A) and (B).
• Check that the bolts fixing the hoe blades (M) are well
tightened.
• Grease the rotor spindles (D).
Every 50 work hours (see page 22 for E, F, G, I and H)
• Check the level of the oil in the gearbox or in the reduction
unit(E)andtopofftothelevelmarkontherodasnecessary.
• Transmission chaine: check the level of the oil in the side
casing of the transmission unit, unscrewing the level plug
(G) and checking that oil flows out.
A
B
A
Add oil through the fill plug (F) if necessary. It should flow
from the level plug (G).
C
• Side transmission gears: check the level of the oil in the
side casing of the transmission unit, unscrewing the level
plug (I) and checking that oil flows out.
Add oil through the fill plug (H) if necessary. It should flow
from the level plug.
Every 400 work hours
• Changetheoilinthereductionunitandtransmissioncasing
by completely draining off the old oil through the drain plug
under the reduction unit and through the transmission drain
plug.
• When this operation is carried out, it is also advisable to
demount and clean the clutch disks (C) (if the cardan shaft
has a clutch). Check the tightening of the clutch springs.
Every 1000 work hours
Greasing chain (RT 1173 - 1181 model)
1. Install park stand.
A
A
2. Lower tiller to the ground.
3. Remove all bolts and nuts (A).
4. Remove cover (B).
B
5. Put a heavy coat of moly high temperature extreme pressure
grease GR MU EP2 or an equivalent on chain and
sprockets.
6. Install cover.
7. Install and tighten nuts.
Service Lubrication - Page 22
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SERVICE LUBRICATION
Chain transmission
Gear transmission
F
E
G
H
I
Outer side bearing
support
D
N
L
M
1173
1181
1273
Greasing and lubricant points
D) Rotor spindle lubricator
OIL QUANTITY: lt (US gal.)
2283 - 2293
E) Reduction unit oil plug
F) Transmission oil fill plug
G) Transmission oil drain plug
H) Transmission oil fill plug
I) Transmission oil level plug
L) Transmission oil drain plug
M) Hoe blades fixing bolts
Reduction unit oil (E)
1 (0.26)
1,4 (0.36)
-
1,5 (0.39)
Transmission oil fill chain (F)
Transmission oil fill gears (H)
Outer side bear. support (N)
-
2 (0.53)
-
N) Outer side bearing support fill and level plugs
0,18 (0.047)
Lubricants
• It is advisable to use SAE 85W/140 OIL or equivalent for the reduction unit (or gear box) and side
transmission.
• It is advisable to use GR MU EP 2 GREASE or equivalent for all greasing points.
Bolts tightening torques - settings given in Nm (lb-ft)
Fine pitch screws
CLASS
6.6
8.8
10.9
12.9
M8 x 1
15 (11)
26 (19)
36 (26.5)
74 (54)
44 (32.5)
88 (65)
M10 x 1.25
M12 x 1.25
M14 x 1.5
M16 x 1.5
M18 x 1.5
M20 x 1.5
M22 x 1.5
M24 x 2
30 (22)
52 (38)
51 (37.5)
81 (60)
91 (67)
127 (94)
153 (113)
241 (178)
361 (266)
520 (384)
727 (536)
964 (711)
1234 (910)
1806 (1333)
2498 (1843)
143 (105)
214 (158)
308 (227)
431 (318)
571 (421)
731 (539)
1070 (790)
1480 (1090)
201 (148)
301 (222)
433 (319)
606 (447)
803 (592)
1028 (758)
1504 (1110)
2081 (1535)
120 (88)
173 (127)
242 (178)
321 (237)
411 (303)
601 (443)
832 (614)
M27 x 2
M30 x 2
Service Lubrication - Page 23
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SERVICE
Chain stretcher (RT 1173 - 1181 model)
A special mechanical chain stretcher regulates the tension of the drive chain (A). If there is too much play,
then you must loosen lock nut (B) and tighten screw (C) as much as necessary. Then retighten lok nut which
locks the adjustment screw into place.
Service intervals
Every 50 working hours:
• Tighten mast brackets bolts.
B
• Tighten skid shoe bolts.
C
Replacing tines
A
CAUTION: To prevent injuri: Wear heavy gloves when replacing tines.
To get the best performance from your tiller:
• Replace badly bent, worn, or broken tines immediatly.
• Replace worn or broken hardware (see your Frontier dealer for correct hardware).
• MAKE SURE to replace tines on ONE spindle at time to keep spiral tine pattern.
• Tine cutting edge MUST BE facing forward in direction of tine rotation.
CAUTION: Make sure you block tiller before doing any service on the tiller.
• STOP engine. • LOCK park brake. • FIRMLY block tiller on horizontal surface.
Tines can be changed with the tiller mounted on tractor. Make sure you block the tiller before doing any
service on the tiller.
A
Tines
Before replacing tines make sure the tiller is firmly
blocked.
The tines with which the rotary tiller is equipped can work
soils of normal conformation. Check the degree of wear
and condition of the tines each day. If the blades should
accidentally bend (or break) during work, they must be
immediately replaced.
First - Identify tines:
Remember to mount the new tine in exactly the same
position as the old one (A). If several tines must be
replaced, itisadvisabletoremoveandassembleonetine
at a time in order to prevent positioning errors.
Thetillersarenormallyequippedwith4bladesperflange.
Second - Install New Tines:
B
C
Rear
1. Raise tiller with a safe lifting device.
1. Put safety stands or blocks under tiller.
3. Standfacingrearoftillerandstudyplacementoftines.
4. Remove four bolts, lock washers, and nuts (C).
Front
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TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE: Make sure to replace tines on ONE spindle at a time to keep spiral tine pattern.
5. Remove left-hand tine (A) and right-hand tine (B).
6. Install new tines and fasten with bolts, lock washers, and nuts (removed above).
NOTE: Two bolts go in from each side. Refer to sketch at right.
7. Tighten bolts.
CAUTION: The heads of the bolts fixing the hoe blades in place must be on the side of the
hoe blades themselves, while the nut with relative washer must be on the flange side (B).
Tighten bolts to 91 Nm.
Using troubleshooting chart
If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this chart, see your Frontier dealer for service.
When you have checked all the possible causes listed and you are still experiencing the problem, see
your Frontier dealer.
IF
CHECK
EXCESSIVE TINE WEAR
Replace loose or bent tine.
Replace tine when worn to a point.
Obstacles entangled in tines.
Blades incorrectly mounted with no tine spiral effect.
Tines fitted with blunt edge leading.
Broken tines.
TILLER BUMPING ON GROUND
INSUFFICIENT DEPTH OBTAINED
Adjust depth control skids.
Insufficient power - use lower tractor speed.
Chain cover on hard soil - further passes required.
Blades rolling over ground - use lower tractor speed.
Adjust depth control on tractor.
Raise leveling board.
TILLED SOIL TOO FINE
Use a faster tractor ground speed.
Lower leveling board.
TILLED SOIL TOO COARSE
Use lower tractor speed.
Wait until soil is drier.
TINES BALLING UP WITH SOIL
Raise leveling board.
Decrease tractor speed.
Ground too sticky for working.
CUTTING TOO DEEP ON ONE SIDE Tiller not level:
• Level tiller.
• Adjust depth control skid.
NOT OVERLAPPING
Drive closer to last run.
Start in center and go around clockwise (tilled soil to the right of the operator.)
Troubleshooting - Page 25
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STORING MACHINE
Storing tiller
CAUTION: Before you work around hitch:
• STOP engine.
• LOCK park brake.
• FIRMLY block tiller on horizontal surface.
1. Put parking stand in the DOWN position (See Lowering Parking Stand in the Operating Tiller section).
2. Disconnect tiller from tractor (See Removing section).
3. Clean tiller and inside of driveline shield.
4. Repair or replace badly worn or damaged parts.
5. Tighten hardware.
6. Lubricate tiller.
7. Grease chain (See Greasing Chain in the Service - Lubrication section).
8. Store tiller in a dry place on a hard level surface with the parking stand in the LOWERED position.
9. If you store tiller outside, put a waterproof cover on it.
Removing tiller from storage
1. Install tiller on the tractor.
Storing Machine - Page 26
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ASSEMBLY
RT 1173 - 1273 - 1181
CAUTION: FIRMLY block tiller on horizontal surface.
Installing mast braces (PHASE 1)
1) Install spacer (D), bolt (E) and nut (C) on mast braces (I, M).
Do not tighten bolts and nuts at this time.
2) Install front and rear plates (B, H) with bolts and nuts (A, F, L, G) on mast braces.
Do not tighten bolts and nuts at this time.
Installing parking stand (PHASE 2, operating 1)
3) Put parking stand (N) and fasten bolts (O) and nuts (P).
Tighten lock nuts to the requested tightening torque.
Installing draft link brakets (PHASE 2, operating 2)
NOTE: big holes on brackets should be on bottom (see figure)
4) Put each link brackets (U) and (T) on tool bar and fasten bolts and nuts (V, Z).
Do not tighten bolts and nuts at this time.
5) Measure distance between draft, link brackets (U). For the correct measurement of the brackets, cen-
tered with gearbox, see the table.
6) Tighten lock bolts (V) and nuts (Z) to secure draft link brackets to tool bar.
• Fine Pitch screws: M16 x 1.5
• Class: 8.8
• Screw tightening torques: 214 Nm (158 lb-ft).
Installing mast braces on tiller (PHASE 2, operating 3)
7) Install mast assembly on tiller frame and tighten. Bolts (R) and nuts (S) to the the requested tightening
torque.
• Fine Pitch screws: M12 x 1.25
• Class: 8.8
• Bolts tightening torques: 91 Nm (67 lb-ft).
8) Tighten all bolts and nuts (A, L, F and G).
9) Tighten bolt and nut (E and C) to the requested tightening torque (in Nm): 214.
Assembly - Page 27
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ASSEMBLY
PHASE 1
E
F
D
C
G
H
M
I
B
A
L
PHASE 2
OPERATION 3
Q
S
OPERATION 2
R
T
U
V
Z
P
O
N
OPERATION 1
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ASSEMBLY / SPARE PARTS
Lift hook assembly procedure
for model RT 1273 only
1. Remove bolts (A)
A
B
2. Untighten bolt (B)
3. Rotate lift hook on vertical position (C)
4. Tighten bolt (A) and bolt (B) to 52 Nm (38 lb-ft) tight-
ening torque.
Installing driveline on tiller
NOTE: Shield removed for clarity ONLY. ALWAYS
keep shield in place.
C
1. Pull coupler back and slide driveline on driveshaft until
coupler LOCKS in place.
NOTE: You should hear a clicking sound when
driveline is properly installed.
Spare parts
Spare parts should be ordered from your Dealer and
should always include the following indications:
• Type, model and serial number of the machine.
These data are punched on the data plate with which
every implement is equipped.
• Codenumberoftherequiredsparepart.Thiswillbe
found in the spare parts catalogue.
• Description of the part and required quantity.
• Table number.
• Means of dispatch. If this item is not indicated, the Manufacturer, while dedicating particular care to this
service, shall not be held responsible for delays in delivery caused by cases of force majeure.
Transport expenses shall always be at the consignee’s charge. The goods travel at the purchaser’s risk
and peril even when sold ex destination.
NOTE: The terms right or left indicated in the descriptions refer to the implement when viewed from
the rear side.
Assembly - Page 29
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