a i Simplicity Outdoor Power Equipment Owner's Manual 50" REAR PTO DRIVEN TILLER (1694405) 540 RPM ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Important: Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully Thank you for purchasing an American-built product.
INTRODUCTION Read this manual carefully. Instructional on how to operate and service your machine safely and correctly. Failure to do so could result in personal injury and/or equipment damage. This SAFETY-ALERT symbol means ATTENTION! BE ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of serious bodily injury or death. Carefully follow the instructions in the safety message. This machine is of metric design.
DEALER CHECKLIST Tithe Dealer: Inspect the machine thoroughly after assembly to assure iris functioning properly before delivering It to the customer. The following checklist is a reminder of points to cover. Check off each item as it is found satisfactory or after proper adjustment is made. DELIVERED CHECKLIST [3 1. Gearboxolllevel 6. Blades propertlyinstalled and tightened 1 2. Guards and shields properly fastened 0 7. Otheradjustmentsformachinelevel, height, PTO length, etc. £3 3.
3] MAVIS 4 Review the operator's manual with the 01 7. Troubleshooting customer. Explain the following: [1 8. Removing and storing machine [1 1. Simplicity warranty [1 9. Simplicity parts and service 3 2. Safe operation and service {1 10. Havethe customer write the machine {1 3. Correct machine installation and opera model and serial number in space son provided in manual introduction 1 4. Daily and periodic lubrication and 1 11.
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RE RR GENERAL INFORMATION Thank you and congratulations for having chosen our tiller. Your new side shift tiller is a technologically advanced machine constructed of high quality sturdy components and will fulfill your working expectations. Read this manual carefully . twill instruct you on how to operate rand service your machine safely and correctly. Failure to do so could result in personal injury and or equipment damage. 1.
SAFETY PRECAUTION Read this manual carefully before beginning any operation. Allow only properly trained personnel to operate this implement. Assure that you have a clean working area clear of obstacles before starting operations. Read and adhere to all safety and operating decals on this machine. Never attempt to make adjustments to this machine while tractor engine is switched on and the rotor is turning. Thoroughly inspect implement, before initial operation, to assure that all packaging materials, i.e.
OPERATION You have purchased a rotary tiller designed especially for landscaping, gardening, and tilling with small and medium sized tractors especially around fruit trees and in vineyards or greenhouses. It is an ideal machine for the professional hobby farmer. In fact, because of its side-shift capability, your tiller can be positioned to till next to trees and shrubs, along sidewalks, etc. canal also be shifted completely to the right in order to cover the tractor tire tracks.
OPERATION With the Top Hitch support (C, Figure 4) to the inside, secure all in place at 4. Figure 2 with the 20x55 bolt (item 85). Bolt the two top hitch arms (B, Figure 4) into the hitch using the front bolt hole (E) of the three holes under the hex shaft as shown. Screw the plastic PTO shaft protection (item 45, Figure 1) onto the PTO protection support (item 44).
OPERATION 14. 18, Grease right rotor support beating. Hook up the rear shield adjustment chain as follows: Slip one end of the chain through the U bolt and then bolt if to the rear shield in the predisposed holes (see #2, fig. 6). Bolt the other and of the chain to the chain hitch located on the tiller frame (see #1, fig. 6). Ensure iris tightened properly. Fig. 6 sideline Shift To side shift the tiller from the center mount position, de the following: Loosen the nuts (#1 Fig.
eR HW OPERATION 3.03 Depth control The tilling depth is at its maximum when the skids are touching the side plates. The more they are lowered the shallower the tiller works. Thus the tilling depth is controlled by raising and lowering the side skids. To do this; Loosen the nut (#1, fig. 8) on the adjustment fig. 8). Place the skid (#3, fig. 8) in the desired position. Re-tighten the nut# 1 on the adjustment arm #2. Repeat this operation on the other skid, ensuring both skids are level. 3.
OPERATION 3.05 Pr-operational checklist Check each of the following carefully prior to engaging tiller. The rotor bearing has been greased and the drive chain is lubricated. The oil in gearbox is between 1/2 and 2/3 full. The drive line cross & bearings have been greased. No wrappings or foreign objects are on the machine or drive line. The blades are properly installed and the blade bolts and nuts properly torqued. All hardware is tight. Check the tractor to ensure correct direction of PTO and rpm speed.
OPERATION 3.07 Operating technique Begin tilling at the slowest ground speed possible, increasing until the desire speed is reached. Engage the PTO with the tiller just clear of the ground. Open the throttle to full power and lower the tiller into the ground. 3.08 Test Run After running the tiller 120-150 ft., raise the machine and just as the blades lift up from the soil, disengage the PTO, lower the tiller and shut off the tractor engine.
| OPERATION | 3.13 Gullies or Ditches Procedures When crossing gullies or ditches, lift the tiller slightly and allow it to walk through the gully. NOTE: The tiller will tend to push the machine and you should be prepared to allow for this. 3.14 Working Limitations 1. If the rototiller penetrate the ground easily, conditions may be too dry, tough or compacted. (Also assure that the blades are properly installed with the proper scroll. See fig. 16.
RRR MAINTENANCE A CAUTION CAUTION: Any and all maintenance operations must be done with the tractor PTO disengaged, the tiller on firm ground and supported securely. The tractor must be turned off with the key removed. Be sure to use all appropriate safety equipment when working with this equipment, ie. safety goggles, protective gloves, etc. 4.01 Lubrication 1. Hourly: remove any wrapping (stalks, weeds, trash, etc.) from tiller, especially from around bearing supports on the rotor ends. 2.
MAINTENANCE 4.02 Blades Fig. 16 A DANGER When replacing blades, take extreme care and always use proper gloves. Blades are sharp. Always work in such a way as to pull the wrench towards you when tightening bolts to avoid slipping and cutting your hand. iris important to change blades after they have worn down 1 to 1 1/4" from their original length. When replacing blades, iris best to replace them one at the time to maintain the original scroll pattern.
MAINTENANCE 1 Fig. 17 1. rotor shaft 2. flange 3. bolt 4. blade &. washer &, nat 2 . storage After seasonal use it is important to perform the following for prolonged storage: Wash the tiller carefully. Inspect the tiller and replace worn or damaged parts. Tighten all hardware. Grease all areas indicated under MAINTENANCE. Controvertible from the elements in order to have it in perfect conditions fot the start of the next season.
MAINTENANCE TABLE 1: METRIC TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Diameter Class 8.8 Class 10.9 N.m. In-ft Nm.
| TROUBLESHOOTING AA DANGER SWITCH OFF TRACTOR ENGINE AND BE SURE NO PART OF THE TILLER OR TRACTOR IS MOVING BEFORE TOUCHING OR REPAIRING MACHINE, PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS Machine makes intermittent clicking noise. Stop immediately and check for loose blades. If noise persists, check for gearbox tooth damage or damaged chain. PTO vibrates. Check for worn cross and bearings. Machine lifted too high. Check for wrappings on rotor shaft. Gearbox noise is noticeable and constant.
FRAME PARETO-DRIVEN TILLER BEFOG ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION Qry.
FRAME ITEM REAR PTO-DRIVEN TILLER BEFOG PART # DESCRIPTION 001-1207 PTO Shaft Protection 001-1241 3 Point Hitch Side Shift 001-1251 U-Brit 001-1253 U-Alt 000-3038 Nutmeat 000-1077 Lock washer 12mm 021-1260 Protection 50” 000-1280 Lock washer 10mm 021-1265 Right Protection 50" 003-8614 Bolt 10 x40 001-1273 Plastic Cap 000-5850 Hitch Pin 000-5542 Nutmeat 000-5351 Lock washer 20mm 001-1282 Top Hitch Arm 001-1283 Top Hitch Support 002-1285 Spacer 002-3265 Bolt 12x40 001-1292 Bolt 12x 110 033-0303 Tail Gate 50”
ITEM # ON ®DO EWN GEARBOX PARETO-DRIVEN TILLER BEFOG PART # DESCRIPTION 001-0192 Oil seal 40.68.10 001-2148 Bearing 6208 001-0182 Ring gear complete 000-3038 Nutmeat 000-1077 Washerwomen 000-7255 Bolt 12x35 001-0177 Breather cap 001-0175 Plate 010-1215 Bolt 10x140 000-1042 Nutmeat 001-0171 Bolt 8x50 001-0164 Gearbox housing with hole 031-0158 Hexagonal shaft 50" 001-0148 Spacer 330-0101 Gearbox housing without hole 003-0092 Cover 003-4098 Oil seal 40.60.
FTO PARETO-DRIVEN TILLER BEFOG ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION Qty.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION BEFOG, Inc. P.O. Box 6036 Rocky Mount, N.C. 27802-6036 Tel: (252) 977.9920 Fax: (252) 977.9718 The machine described above, had been prepared for delivery according to the Pr-Delivery Checklist and the Customer has been instructed in its care and operation and the condition of warranty. | Dealer Acct.
8 WARRANTY Beefcake's responsibility will be limited to substitution of the acknowledged defective merchandise to the same place of delivery as the previous one was supplied. 1. LIMITED WARRANTY BEFOG Inc.
sm 4. RENTAL ) If the Machine is used for rental purposes the period warranted for the Machine is limited to thirty (30) days from the date of delivery to the first registered owner and does not cover any labor charges incurred. 5.
