John Deere Tiller RT1140 User Manual

O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L  
ROTARY TILLERS  
RT 1140  
RT 1150  
RT 1240  
RT 1250  
RT 1160  
RT 1160 H  
RT 1260  
RT 1360  
Cod. F07010181 / Rev. 01 (2006-01)  
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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. F07010181 / Rev. 01 (2006-01)  
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
RT 1140 - 1150  
(Adjustable offset)  
RT 1240 - 1250 - 1160 - 1160 H  
(Adjustable offset)  
RT 1260 - 1360  
Technical specifications - Page 4  
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
RT 1140 - 1150  
Model  
Work/width Tractor HP Tractor HP  
Weight  
lbs.  
Side  
Drive  
Chain  
ASA  
80  
Chain  
ASA  
80  
PTO  
Speeds  
Input  
Hitch  
Max  
Tines  
STD  
Rotor  
Rotor  
inches  
min  
max  
shaft gear box  
speed  
offset  
blades flanges  
Shear  
Pin  
Cat. “I”  
Quick  
coupler  
Cat. “I”  
Quick  
RT 1140  
RT 1150  
42  
10-20  
25  
293  
323  
Single  
Single  
540  
540  
3.9”  
7.9”  
“C”  
“C”  
4
4
5
6
Radial  
Slip  
Clutch  
49  
10-20  
25  
coupler  
RT 1240 - 1250 - 1160 - 1160 H  
Model  
Work/width Tractor HP Tractor HP  
Weight  
lbs.  
Side  
Drive  
Chain  
ASA  
80  
Chain  
ASA  
80  
Chain  
ASA  
80  
Chain  
ASA  
80  
PTO  
shaft  
Shear  
Pin  
Speeds  
Input  
Hitch  
Max  
Tines  
STD  
Rotor  
Rotor  
inches  
min  
max  
gear box  
speed  
offset  
blades flanges  
RT 1240  
RT 1250  
RT 1160  
RT 1160 H  
42  
15  
40  
374  
427  
480  
480  
Single  
Single  
Single  
Single  
540  
540  
540  
540  
Cat. “0”  
8.7”  
“C”  
“C”  
“C”  
“C”  
4
4
4
6
5
6
7
7
Cat. “I”  
Quick  
coupler  
Cat. “I”-”II”  
Quick  
coupler  
Cat. “I”-”II”  
Quick  
49  
57  
57  
23  
25  
25  
40  
40  
40  
Slip  
Clutch  
12.6”  
16.5”  
16.5”  
Slip  
Clutch  
Slip  
Clutch  
coupler  
RT 1260 - 1360  
Model  
Work/width Tractor HP Tractor HP  
Weight  
Side  
Drive  
Chain  
ASA  
100  
PTO  
Speeds  
Input  
Hitch  
Tines  
Rotor  
Rotor  
inches  
min  
max  
lbs.  
shaft  
gear box  
speed  
STD  
blades  
flanges  
Cat. “I”-”II”  
Quick  
coupler  
Cat. “I”-”II”  
Quick  
RT 1260  
RT 1360  
55  
30-50  
60  
574  
Slip  
Clutch  
Single  
540  
“C”  
4
7
8
65  
30-50  
60  
616  
Gear  
Slip  
Single  
540  
“L”  
6
Clutch  
coupler  
Technical specifications - Page 5  
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - HITCH  
RT 1140 and 1150: Cat. «I» Standard  
RT 1240: Cat. «0»  
RT 1140 and 1150: Cat. «I» Quick Coupler  
pin Ø mm 16  
(inch 0.629)  
=
=
mm 682  
=
inch 26.85  
mm 507  
=
inch 19.95  
Without bushings: Cat. «I» Standard  
With bushings: Cat. «I» Quick Coupler  
RT 1250: Cat. «I» Standard  
RT 1160 - RT 1160 H: Cat. «I» and «II» Standard  
RT 1160 - RT 1160 H: Cat. «I» and «II» Quick Coupler  
RT 1250: Cat. «I» Quick Coupler  
Cat. II pin Ø mm 25 (inch 0.984)  
Cat. I and II Quick Coupler  
pin Ø mm 32 (inch 1.26)  
Cat. I pin Ø mm 19  
(inch 0.748)  
=
mm 81 - inch 26.8 cat. I  
mm 823 - inch 32.4 cat. II  
=
mm 681 - inch 26.8 cat. I  
mm 823 - inch 32.4 cat. II  
=
=
Without bushings: Cat. «I» Standard  
With bushings: Cat. «II» Standard  
With bushings  
RT 1260: Cat. «I» and «II» Quick Coupler  
RT 1360: Cat. «I» and «II» Quick Coupler  
RT 1360: Cat. «I» and «II» Standard  
RT 1260: Cat. «I» and «II» Standard  
Cat. II Std. pin Ø mm 25  
(inch 0.984)  
Cat. I and II Quick Coupler  
pin Ø mm 32 (inch 1.26)  
Cat. I Std. pin Ø mm 19  
(inch 0.748)  
=
m
m
m
m
681 - inch 26.8 cat. I  
823 - inch 32cat. II  
=
mm 681 - inch 26.8 cat. I  
=
mm 823 - inch 32.4 cat. II  
=
Without bushings: Cat. I Standard  
With bushings: Cat. II Standard  
With bushings  
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 1140 - 1150  
2
3
1
1
RT 1240 - 1250 - 1160 - 1160 H  
2
3
1
2
1
RT 1260 - 1360  
3
1
2
1
3
4
5
4
5
Safety Signs - Page 8  
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MACHINE SAFETY LABELS AND POSITIONS  
RT 1140 - 1150  
6
6
8
10  
9
MAX  
Kg...  
7
6
7
11  
GREASE  
7
6
RT 1240 - 1250 - 1160 - 1160 H  
8
OIL  
6
10  
LEVEL  
10  
8
8
7
9
OIL  
11  
12  
9
RT 1260 - 1360  
6
6
8
OIL  
10  
10  
10  
8
540  
MAX  
7
9
11  
12  
11  
12  
6) Coupling point for lifting (indicating the maximun capacity)  
7) Greasing point  
8) Oil level plug  
9) Oil drain plug  
10) Oil fill plug  
11) Number of revolutions of power takeoff  
12) Warning, slow machine (only for model: 1250, 1160, 1260 and 1360)  
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 is 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  
A
before getting near it.  
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:  
C
STOP engine.  
LOCK park brake.  
FIRMLY block tiller on horizontal surface.  
B
Locate driller pin in holes (B).  
RT 1140-1150 model.  
2. Fasten each draft link to draft link brackets with drilled  
pins and quiklock pins (C).  
Preparing the vehicle - Page 10  
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INSTALLING  
Locate driller pin in lower lift brackets holes (B).  
RT 1240-1250-1160-1160 H model.  
2. Fasten each draft link to draft link brackets with drilled  
pins and quiklock pins (C).  
C
B
Locate driller pin in holes (B).  
RT 1260-1360 model.  
2. Fasten each draft link to draft link brackets with drilled  
pins and quiklock pins (C).  
C
B
Locate driller pin in top holes (D)  
RT 1140-1150 model.  
E
3. Install center link (F) on tiller and fasten with drilled  
pin and quiklock pin (E).  
D
F
Locate driller pin in top holes (D)  
RT 1240-1250-1160-1160 H and 1260-1360  
model.  
D
E
3. Install center link (F) on tiller and fasten with drilled  
pin and quiklock pin (E).  
F
Preparing the vehicle - Page 11  
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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 stand-  
ard 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 15 cm (A). When fully inserted, the  
minimum play must be 4 cm (B).  
B
CAUTION: If the implement is used on  
another tractor, always check the that the  
guardscompletelycovertherotatingparts  
of the PTO shaft.  
Installing - Page 12  
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INSTALLING  
PTO shaft with shear pin (1140-1240 model)  
A
B
The shear pin, inserted in the PTO shaft, is equipped with  
a safety bolt (A) that is set for an average force.  
Whenever unduly resistant obstacles cause the bolt to  
shear, it must be replaced by a new bolt, of the same size  
and material.  
Ifthebolt, insertedinhole(A), shearsrepeatedly, thenwe  
recommend inserting it in the hole (B).  
B
A
C
PTOshaftwithclutch(1150-1160-1160H-1250-  
1260-1360 model)  
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°C (104-122°F) degrees during work, this means  
that it has been correctly regulated.  
IMPORTANT:Neverfullytightenthenuts. Thiswould  
voidthefunctionofthespringsand,subsequently,of  
the clutch, thus damaging the transmission compo-  
nents.  
D
NOTE: This inspection must be performed at the  
beginning of each new season.  
Installing - Page 13  
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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.  
Installing - Page 14  
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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.  
B
CAUTION: Before you work around hitch:  
STOP engine.  
LOCK park brake.  
FIRMLY block tiller on horizontal surface.  
RT 1140 - 1150  
D
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).  
F
E
NOTE: Put quik-lock pins and driller pins back into  
brackets on tiller for storage.  
RT 1240 - 1250 - 1160 - 1160 H and 1260 - 1360  
6. Remove draft links (J) from draft link brackets (G) by  
removing quiklock pins (H) and drilled pins (I).  
D
E
F
NOTE: Put quik-lock pins and driller pins back into  
brackets on tiller for storage.  
7. Drive tractor forward slowly.  
Removing tiller with Quick Coupler  
G
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).  
H
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.  
J
I
Removing - Page 15  
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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. Consider  
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  
properly maintained and in good working order.  
• DO NOT leave machine unattended when it is running.  
• 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  
operated in an unsafe manner.  
• DO NOT let children or an untrained person operate  
machine.  
• DO NOT wear radio or music headphones while  
operating 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.  
Operating - Page 16  
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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:  
STOP engine.  
LOCK park brake.  
A
FIRMLY block tiller on horizontal surface.  
Raising parking stand  
1. Remove spring locking pin (C).  
2. Slide parking stand (A) and way up on tiller bracket  
(B).  
B
C
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
CAUTION: DO NOT work under a raised  
tiller unless it is safely supported.  
B
Operating - Page 17  
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OPERATING  
Leveling tiller (front-to-rear)  
1.Start the engine.  
2.Lower the tiller to 25 mm (1 in.) off the ground.  
3.Stop the engine.  
A
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
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.  
CAUTION: Before you work around hitch:  
STOP engine.  
LOCK park brake.  
FIRMLY block tiller on horizontal surface.  
Adjusting skid shoes  
Before adjusting skid shoes lift tiller, place tiller on top of  
two wooden blocks underneath tiller rotor (see figure).  
A
D
1. Raise tiller.  
2.Place wooden blocks.  
B
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).  
C
NOTE: Adjust both skid shoes to same depth.  
B
6. Repeat above steps for the other skid shoe.  
A
Adjusting leveling board  
1. Install chain (A) in bracket (B).  
Operating - Page 18  
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OPERATING  
2. Lower leveling board to top of ground (C):  
C
• Tilled soil (D) will be fine and level.  
• Tractor speed will determine size of clods (E).  
E
3. Raise leveling board (C):  
B
• Tilled soil (D) will be coarse and rough.  
• Tractor speed will determine size of clods (E).  
C
CAUTION: Before you work around hitch:  
STOP engine.  
LOCK park brake.  
FIRMLY block tiller on horizontal surface.  
E
D
Adjustable offset  
The tiller unit can be shifted sideways in relation to the  
three-points hicth. This makes the implement extremely  
versatile during the various work conditions.  
Use of the hexagonal drive shaft allows the tiller unit to  
quickly slide, thus notably simplifyng the operation.  
The following operations must be carried out:  
RT 1140 - 1150  
A
B
RT 1140 - 1150  
C
1. Thorougly clean the frame and relative guides to make  
the parts smoothy able to work.  
2. Loosen the screws (A) that fasten the hexagon shaft’s  
protection (B) to the body on the reduction unit.  
3. Unscrew the two front and rear screws (C) that fasten  
the carriage to the body of the frame.  
4. Slide the carriage to the position required and re-  
assemble the screws in the holes that correspond to  
the new position obtained.  
RT 1240 - 1250 - 1160 - 1160 H  
Also tighten the protection’s (B) tighten bolts (C) and  
(A).  
RT 1240 - 1250 - 1160 - 1160 H  
1. Thorougly clean the frame and relative guides to make  
the parts smoothy able to work.  
2. Loosen the bolts (D) that fix the bracket and leave  
these free.  
3. Move the carriage to the position required and the  
tighten the two carriage fixing screws.  
D
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OPERATING  
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.  
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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 childrens 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 23 for E, F, G, I and H)  
• Check the level of the oil in the gearbox or in the reduction  
unit(E)andtopofftothelevelmarkontherodasnecessary.  
Transmission chain: 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.  
A
Every 1000 work hours  
A
Greasing chain (RT 1140 - 1150)  
1. Install park stand.  
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.  
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SERVICE LUBRICATION  
Greasing and lubricant points  
RT 1140 - 1150 model  
E
D) Rotor spindle lubricator  
E) Reduction unit oil plug: Qty. 0.5 lt  
(0.13 US gal.)  
M) Hoe blades fixing bolts  
N) Greasing chain (see Service lubrication:  
Every 1000 working hours):  
Qty. 0.5 Kg (1.1 lb)  
N
D
M
Greasing and lubricant points  
RT 1240 - 1250 - 1160 - 1160 H  
and 1260 - 1360 model  
D) Rotor spindle lubricator  
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  
Chain transmission  
E
F
1240  
1250  
1260  
1360  
D
OIL QUANTITY : lt (US gal.)  
1160  
1160 H  
M
G
Reduction unit oil (E)  
1 (0.26) 0.75 (0.2)  
Transmission oil fill chain (F) 1 (0.26) 0.75 (0.2)  
Gear transmission  
Transmission oil fill gears (H)  
-
2 (0.53)  
H
Lubricants  
I
• It is advisable to use SAE 85W/140 OIL or  
equivalent for the reduction unit (or gear  
box) and side transmission.  
L
• ItisadvisabletouseGRMUEP2GREASE  
or equivalent for all greasing points.  
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SERVICE  
Chain stretcher  
RT 1140-1150 model  
Automatic chain stretcher regulates the tension of the  
drive chain.  
B
RT 1240-1250-1160-1160 H and 1260 model  
A special mechanical chain stretcher regulates the ten-  
sion 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.  
C
A
Then tighten lock nut which locks the adjustment screw  
into place.  
Service intervals  
Every 50 working hours:  
• Tighten mast brackets bolts.  
• Tighten skid shoe bolts.  
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  
Replacing tines  
CAUTION: To prevent injury: 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.  
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SERVICE  
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.  
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, it is advisable to remove and assemble one tine at a time in order to prevent positioning errors.  
The tillers are normally equipped with 4 blades per flange.  
Second - Install New Tines:  
1. Raise tiller with a safe lifting device.  
A
1. Put safety stands or blocks under tiller.  
3. Standfacingrearoftillerandstudyplacementoftines.  
4. Remove four bolts, lock washers, and nuts (C).  
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).  
B
NOTE: Two bolts go in from each side. Refer to  
sketch at right.  
C
Rear  
7. Tighten bolts.  
CAUTION:Theheadsoftheboltsfixingthe  
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 (67 lb-ft).  
Front  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
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.)  
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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.  
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ASSEMBLY  
RT 1140 - 1150  
CAUTION: FIRMLY block tiller on horizontal surface.  
Installing mast braces (PHASE 1)  
1) Install spacer (D), bolt (F) and nut (B) on mast rear (C and E) and front (A and G) braces.  
Do not tighten bolts and nuts at this time.  
Installing parking stand (PHASE 2, operating 1)  
2) Put parking stand (O) and fasten bolts (N) and nuts (M).  
Tighten lock nuts to the requested tightening torque.  
Installing mast braces on tiller (PHASE 2, operating 2)  
3) Install mast assembly on tiller frame and tighten (see below figure). Bolts (I) and nuts (L) to the the  
requested tightening torque.  
• Fine Pitch screws: M12 x 1.25  
• Class: 8.8  
• Bolts tightening torques: 91 Nm (67 lb-ft).  
I
L
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ASSEMBLY  
RT 1140 - 1150  
PHASE 1  
D
C
E
B
F
A
G
PHASE 2  
OPERATION 2  
H
L
I
M
N
O
OPERATION 1  
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ASSEMBLY  
RT 1240 - 1250 - 1160 - 1160 H and RT 1260 - 1360  
CAUTION: FIRMALY blok tiller on orizontal 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  
• Screw 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: 214 Nm (158 lb-ft).  
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ASSEMBLY  
RT 1240 - 1250 - 1160 - 1160 H and RT 1260 - 1360  
PHASE 1  
E
F
D
C
G
H
M
I
B
A
L
PHASE 2  
OPERATION 3  
OPERATION 2  
Q
S
R
Z
T
P
U
V
O
N
OPERATION 1  
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ASSEMBLY / SPARE PARTS  
Installing driveline on tiller  
NOTE: Shield removed for clarity ONLY. ALWAYS  
keep shield in place.  
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.  
Code number of the required spare part. This will be 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.  
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WARRANTY  
WARRANTY  
MASCHIO S.p.A. warrants this product to be free from defect in material and workmanship. Except as otherwise set forth below, the  
duration of this Warranty shall be for TWELVE (12) MONTHS COMMENCING ON THE DATE OF DELIVERY OF THE PROD-  
UCT TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER.  
Under no circumstances wilI this Warranty apply in the event that the product, in the good faith opinion of MASCHIO, has been  
subjected to improper operation, improper maintenance, misuse, or an accident. This Warranty does not apply in the event that the  
product has been materially modified or repaired by someone other than MASCHIO, a MASCHIO authorized dealer or distributor,  
and/or a MASCHIO authorized service center. This Warranty does not cover normal wear or tear, or normal maintenance items. This  
Warranty also does not cover repairs made with parts other than those obtainable through MASCHIO.  
This Warranty is extended solely to the original purchaser of the product. Should the original purchaser sell or otherwise transfer this  
product to a third party, this Warranty does not transfer to the third party purchaser in any way. There are no third party beneficiaries  
of this Warranty.  
MASCHIO makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to engines, batteries, tires or other parts or accessories not manufac-  
tured by MASCHIO. Warranties for these items, if any, are provided separately by their respective manufacturers.  
MASCHIO’ obligation under this Warranty is limited to, at MASCHIO’ option, the repair or replacement, free of charge, of the  
product if MASCHIO, in its sole discretion, deems it to be defective or in noncompliance with this Warranty. The product must be  
returned to MASCHIO S.p.A. with proof of purchase within thirty (30) days after such defect or noncompliance is discovered  
or should have been discovered, routed through the dealer and distributor from whom the purchase was made, transportation  
charges prepaid. MASCHIO shall complete such repair or replacement within a reasonable time after MASCHIO receives the  
product.  
THERE ARE NO OTHER REMEDIES UNDER THIS WARRANTY. THE REMEDY OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IS THE  
SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY.  
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE OF THIS WARRANTY.  
MASCHIO S.p.A. MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND MASCHIO SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS  
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITYAND/ORANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FORAPARTICU-  
LAR PURPOSE.  
MASCHIO S.p.A. shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential losses, damages or expenses, arising directly or indi-  
rectly from the product, whether such claim is based upon breach of contract, breach of warranty, negligence, strict liability in  
tort or any other legal theory. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, MASCHIO specifically disclaims any damages  
relating to (i) lost profits, business, revenues or goodwill; (ii) loss of crops; (iii) loss because of delay in harvesting; (iv) any expense  
or loss incurred for labor, supplies, substitute machinery or rental; or (v) any other type of damage to property or economic loss.  
This Warranty is subject to any existing conditions of supply which may directly affect MASCHIO’ ability to obtain materials or  
manufacture replacement parts.  
No agent, representative, dealer, distributor, serviceperson, salesperson, or employee of any company, including without limitation,  
MASCHIO S.p.A., its authorized dealers, distributors, and service centers, is authorized to alter, modity, or enlarge this Warranty.  
This Warranty is effective only if the warranty registration is returned within ten (10) days.  
For warranty services contact your selling dealer.  
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WARRANTY  
WARRANTY FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS  
MASCHIO S.p.A. warrants this product to be free from defect in material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the  
date of delivery of the product to the original purchaser.  
Under no circumstances will this Warranty apply in the event that the product, in the good faith opinion of MASCHIO, has been  
subjected to improper operation, improper maintenance, misuse, or an accident. This Warranty does not cover normal wear or tear, or  
normal maintenance items.  
This Warranty is extended solely to the original purchaser of the product. Should the original purchaser sell or otherwise transfer this  
product to a third party, this Warranty does not transfer to the third party purchaser in any way. There are no third party beneficiaries  
of this Warranty.  
MASCHIO’ obligation under this Warranty is limited to, at MASCHIO’ option, the repair or replacement, free of charge, of the  
product if MASCHIO, in its sole discretion, deems it to be defective or in noncompliance with this Warranty. The product must be  
returned to MASCHIO with proof of purchase within thirty (30) days after such defect or noncompliance is discovered or  
should have been discovered, routed through the dealer and distributor from whom the purchase was made, transportation  
charges prepaid. MASCHIO shall complete such repair or replacement within a reasonable time after MASCHIO receives the  
product. THEREARE NO OTHER REMEDIES UNDER THIS WARRANTYTHE REMEDY OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IS  
THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY  
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE OF THIS WARRANTY.  
MASCHIO MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND MASCHIO SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY  
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITYAND/OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR  
PURPOSE.  
MASCHIO shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential losses, damages or expenses, arising directly or indirectly  
from the product, whether such claim is based upon breach of contract, breach of warranty, negligence, strict liability in tort  
or any other legal theory. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, MASCHIO specifically disclaims any damages relating  
to (i) lost profits, business, revenues or goodwill; (ii) loss of crops; (iii) loss because of delay in harvesting; (iv) any expense or loss  
incurred for labor, supplies, substitute machinery or rental; or (v) any other type of damage to property or economic loss.  
This Warranty is subject to any existing conditions of supply which may directly affect MASCHIO’ ability to obtain materials or  
manufacture replacement parts.  
No agent, representative, dealer, distributor, service person, salesperson, or employee of any company, including without limitation,  
MASCHIO, its authorized dealers, distributors, and service centers, is authorized to alter, modify, or enlarge this Warranty.  
For warranty services contact your selling dealer.  
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