FARM-MAXX FTC Series User manual

FARM-MAXX
FTC –SERIES 36- 40-48
COMPACT TRACTOR ROTARY
TILLERS
OPERATOR'S & PART’S
MANUAL
Unifarm Machinery Corporation
PO Box 38, Wilson, NC 27893

Congratulation for purchasing your new FARM-MAXX rotary tiller!
This tiller has been designed and manufactured following all safety and quality requirements needed
for a safe and satisfactory use over time.
A careful reading of this manual will permit you to familiarize with your new equipment, and will
provide you all the tools needed to use it safely.
A proper maintenance and knowledge of the safety rules of use will allow to obtain the
best performance and a long service life of the machine.
The Safety Alert Symbol used throughout this manual and on safety
decals of the machine indicates the presence of potential hazard to the
operator. When you see this symbol, be alert and carefully read the
message that follows it.
The Safety Alert Symbol is used in conjunction with following Signal Words, according to the
degree of possible injuries that may result operating the implement:
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
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. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
IMPORTANT
Indicates instructions or procedures that, if not observed, can cause damage to equipment or
environment.
NOTE
Indicates helpful information.
READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the safety messages following the Safety Alert Symbol and
Signal Words. Failure to comply with safety messages could result in serious bodily injury or death.

TO THE PURCHASER
This manual contains valuable information about your FARM-MAXX rotary tiller. It has
been carefully prepared to give you helpful suggestions for operating, adjusting, servicing
repair parts.
Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference. Study it
carefully. You have purchased a dependable and sturdy tiller, but only by proper care and
operation can you expect to get the service and long life designed and built into it.
RIGHT-HAND AND LEFT-HAND sides are determined from viewpoint of tractor seat.
Sometime in the future your tiller may need new parts to replace those are worn or
broken. If so, go to nearest FARM-MAXXdealer and provide him the model and part number.
Customer information
Name
Purchased from
Purchased date
Model No.
Serial No.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
TO THE PURCHASER ..................................................................................................... 4
1. ABOUT THIS MANUAL ........................................................................................... 1
2. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 1
2.1. TILLER IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................................................. 1
2.2. INTENDED USE............................................................................................................................... 1
2.3. MAIN PARTSDESCRIPTION............................................................................................................. 2
2.4. TILLER SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................. 2
3. SAFETY........................................................................................................................ 3
3.1. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION .................................................................................................... 4
3.2. EQUIPMENT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................. 5
3.3. OPERATING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................. 6
3.4. TRANSPORTING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................ 7
3.5. MAINTENANCE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................................... 8
3.6. STORAGE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................................. 8
3.7. SAFETY LABELS............................................................................................................................... 8
4. SET UP...................................................................................................................... 13
4.1. CONNECTING TO THE TRACTOR .................................................................................................. 13
4.2. DRIVELINE INSTALLATION............................................................................................................ 13
4.3. TRACTOR-TILLER STABILITY ......................................................................................................... 15
5. OPERATING ............................................................................................................ 16
5.1. START UP ..................................................................................................................................... 16
5.2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................................................... 18
5.3. ADJUSTMENTS ............................................................................................................................. 18
REAR BOARDADJUSTMENT...................................................................................................................... 20
5.4. STOPPING AND DISCONNECTION................................................................................................ 21
5.5. TRASPORTING.............................................................................................................................. 22
6. MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................... 22
6.1. BLADES REPLACEMENT................................................................................................................ 22
6.2. GEARBOX LUBRICATION .............................................................................................................. 23
6.3. SIDE CASE LUBRICATION.............................................................................................................. 24
6.4. BEARING HOUSING LUBRICATION............................................................................................... 25
6.5. DRIVESHAFT MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................... 26

7. STORAGE................................................................................................................. 27
8. SCRAPPING............................................................................................................. 28
9. TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................... 28
10. TORQUE VALUES TABLE ................................................................................... 29
11. WARRANTY ............................................................................................................ 30
12. SPARE PARTS......................................................................................................... 32
13. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ............. Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.ABOUT THIS MANUAL
The operator must read the manual for a correct understanding of the hazards that may present
when operating the tiller, as well as for obtain optimum performance from the machine.
The manual is part of the machine, it must be kept in good condition and remain with the machine
even in case of resale, until its demolition. In case of loss or damage, request a new copy to the
Manufacturer or your Dealer.
The information, descriptions and illustrations in this manual describes the state of the product at
the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future.
The Manufacturer reserve the right to make design improvements or changes in specifications
without incurring in any obligation to install them on units previously sold.
Text, illustrations and drawings of this manual cannot be disclosed or transmitted, in whole or in
part, to third parties without the written permission of the Manufacturer. All rights are reserved.
2.INTRODUCTION
2.1. TILLER IDENTIFICATION
Each tiller has a plate for unique identification. Any request for assistance or information regarding
the machine must be directed to the Manufacturer or Dealer always referring to the model and serial
number as shown on the nameplate affixed to the machine:
2.2. INTENDED USE
The FTC-series tillers are designed to be used uniquely for horticultural, agricultural, or commercial
applications, to till soil for seedbed and planting preparation.
They are designed to be mounted on tractors equipped with hydraulic lift and universal three point
hitch that can support the implement weight, and driven by the power of the tractor through the
PTO driveshaft.
The tractors used to operate the FTC-Series tillers must have the following requirements:
Hitch Category: 3-point Cat. I standard.
PTO: 540 RPM, 6-spline, 1 3/8 Z6

Horsepower: As per given in Technical Specification Sheet
DANGER
Any use of the machine other than the intended use is non-intended use, and is to be considered as
unauthorized and dangerous. The manufacturer assumes no liability for damage resulting from non-
intended use.
2.3. MAIN PARTSDESCRIPTION
1. Tiller deck
2. Clevis (lower hitch)
3. Lower hitch pin
4. Upper hitch pin
5. Topmast
6. Implement input connection (tiller PTO)
7. Gearbox
8. Side transmission case
9. Rear board
10. Rotor shaft
11. Tine
12. Parking stand
13. Skid
14. Cardan driveshaft
15. PTO Guard
16. Driveshaft Support
NOTE
Unless otherwise indicated, images shown in this manual refer to the tiller model wise.
2.4. TILLER SPECIFICATIONS

TILLER MODEL
FTC 36
FTC 40
FTC 48
Overall dimensions
mm
1150 x 882 x 687
1345 x 882 x 687
1545 x 882 x 687
Tilling width
in
33"
41"
49"
cm
85
105
125
Recommended
HP
13-17
15-20
20-25
Tractor HP range
3-point Hitch type
-
Cat. I
Cat. I
Cat. I
Frame off-set
in
-
-
-
Number of Flanges on Rotor
No.
4
5
6
Number of tines per Flange
No.
4
4
6
PTO Input speed
rpm
540
540
540
Rotor Shaft Speed
rpm
@540
230
230
230
Standard Tine Construction
-
curved
curved
curved
Transmission type
-
Chain
Chain
Chain
Max Working depth
cm
12
12
12
Rotor tube diameter
mm
52
52
52
Rotor Swing Diameter
mm
386
386
386
Driveline safety device
-
Shear Bolt
Shear Bolt
Shear Bolt
Weight (driveline excluded)
lbs
253
275
297
Kg.
115
125
135
3.SAFETY
Proper use of equipment, a strict observance of the safety messages listed below, and application
of all reasonable practices to avoid any risks, prevents accidents or injury, allows the machine to
work better and longer, and minimized failures. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any
damage resulting from not applying the behavioral rules indicated in this manual.

3.1. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION
DANGER
The machine must be used only by authorized and well trained operators. The operator must have
read and understood the instructions of this manual, it must make adequate preparation for the
proper use of the machine and must hold a driving license. In case of doubt about the use of the
machine and/or the interpretation of this manual, the operator must contact the Manufacturer or
the Dealer.
WARNING
The manual must always remain with the machine. In case of loss or damage, request a new copy
to the Manufacturer or your Dealer.
WARNING
Follow strictly the rules prescribed by the safety pictograms applied to the machine.
WARNING
Be sure that all safety pictograms are legible. If pictograms are worn, they must be replaced with
others obtained from the Manufacturer, and placed in the position indicated by this manual.
DANGER
Before using the machine, make sure that all safety devices are installed and in good working
conditions. In case of damages of shields, replace them immediately.
DANGER
Is absolutely forbidden to remove or alter safety devices.
DANGER
Before starting, and during operation of the tiller, make sure there are no people or animals in the
operation area: the machine can project material from the back, with risks of serious injury or death.
DANGER
Pay maximum attention to avoid any accidental contact with rotating parts of the machine.
DANGER
During operation, adjustment, maintenance, repairing or transportation of the machine, the operator
must always use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
DANGER
Do not operate the implement while wearing loose fitting clothing that can give rise to entanglement
in parts of the machine.
DANGER
Do not operate the implement when tired, not in good condition or under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
CAUTION
If the use of the machine is required at night or in conditions of reduced visibility, use the lighting
system of the tractor and possibly an auxiliary lighting system.