Frontier RT 1173 User manual

ROTARY TILLERS
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Cod. F07011069 / Rev. 00 (2013-06)
RT 1173
RT 1181 RT 2283
RT 2293
RT 1273
THIS MANUAL IS ALSO APPLICABLE TO FRONTIER TILLERS WITH MODEL NUMBERS ENDING IN A ‘C’.
RT1173: Serial Number XFRT11X130882 & Above
RT1181: Serial Number XFRT11X130879 & Above
RT1273: Serial Number XFRT12X130422 &Above

Technical speciÞ cation
Technical specification.................................. 4
Technical specification - Hitch...................... 6
Safety signs
Safety-Alert simbol ....................................... 7
Identification machine .................................. 7
Machine safety labels................................... 7
Machine safety labels and positions
Machine safety labels and positions............. 8
Preparing the vehicle
Preparing the tractor..................................... 10
Park vehicle safety........................................ 10
Stay clear of rotating drivelines .................... 10
Installing
Installing tiller on tractor................................ 10
PTO shaft ..................................................... 12
PTO shaft with clutch ................................... 13
Quick Coupler (optional)............................... 14
Park vehicle safety........................................ 14
Stay clear of rotating drivelines.................... 14
Removing
Removing tiller.............................................. 15
Removing tiller with Quick Coupler............... 15
Operating
Operate safely.............................................. 16
Wear appropriate clothing ............................ 17
Stay clear of rotating drivelines.................... 17
Raising parking stand................................... 17
Lowering parking stand ................................ 17
Levelling attachments (side-to-side)............. 17
Levelling tiller (front-to-rear).......................... 18
Adjusting skid shoes .................................... 18
Adjusting levelling board............................... 18
Spring ram...................................................... 19
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Change speed.............................................. 19
Tilling tips ..................................................... 20
During tilling ................................................. 20
Replacement parts ....................................... 20
Service Machine Safely
Practice safe maintenance........................... 21
Wear appropriate clothing ............................ 21
Stay clear of rotating drivelines.................... 21
Service lubrication
Service lubrication........................................ 22
Every 8 work hours....................................... 22
Every 50 work hours..................................... 22
Every 400 work hours................................... 22
Every 1000 work hours................................. 22
Greasing and lubricant points....................... 23
Lubricants..................................................... 23
Screw tighteening torques............................ 23
Service
Service intervals........................................... 24
Replacing tines............................................. 24
Tines............................................................. 24
Troubleshooting
Using troubleshooting chart ......................... 25
Storing machine
Storing tiller .................................................. 26
Removing tiller from storage......................... 26
Assembly / Spare parts
RT 1173-1181......... ...........................................28
RT 2283-2293.................................................30
Lift hook assembly procedure ...................... 32
Installing driveline on tiller ............................ 32
Spare parts................................................... 32

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 thismanual 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 beencarefully enginereed and manufactured to provide depen-
dable 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 stan-
dards 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)
This Safety-Alert Simbol indicates ahazard andmeansATTENTION!BECOME
ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
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.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
Indicates that a failure to observe can cause damage to equipment.
Indicates helpful information.
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 da-
mage 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.
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
DANGER
Cod. F07011069 / Rev. 01 (2013-06)

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Technical specifications - Page 4
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RT 1273

Model Work/width Tractor HP Tractor HP Weight Side PTO Speeds Input Hitch Tines Rotor Rotor
inches min max lbs. Drive shaft gear box speed STD blades ß anges
Slip Cat. “II”
RT 1173 73 45 60 761 Gear Clutch Single 540 Quick “C” 6 10
coupler
Slip Cat. “II”
RT 1181 81 50 60 810 Gear Clutch Single 540 Quick “C” 6 11
coupler
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Technical specifications - Page 5
Model Work/width Tractor HP Tractor HP Weight Side PTO Speeds Input Hitch Tines Rotor Rotor
inches min max lbs. Drive shaft gear box speed STD blades ß anges
Slip Cat. “II”
RT 1273 73 30-70 80 968 Gear Clutch Single 540 Quick “L” 6 7
coupler
Model Work/width Tractor HP Tractor HP Weight Side PTO Speeds Input Hitch Tines Rotor Rotor
inches min max lbs. Drive shaft gear box speed STD blades ß anges
Cat. ” II”
RT 2283 83 30-70 80 1397 Gear Slip Multi 540 Quick “L” 6 8
Clutch coupler
Cat. ” II”
RT 2293 93 40-80 100 1496 Gear Slip Multi 540 Quick “L” 6 9
Clutch coupler
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