IronCraft VH90 Series User manual

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l y 2022
Rotary Tillers
VH90 - Series
Operation Manual

Congratulation for purchasing your newIronCraft rotary tiller!
This tiller has been designed and manufactured following all safety andquality requirements
needed for a safe and satisfactory use over time.
Acareful reading ofthis manual will permit you to familiarize with your newequipment, and
will provide you all the tools needed to use it safely.
Aproper 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 s af et y
decals of the machineindicates the presence of potential hazard to t h e
operator. When you see this symbol, be alert and carefully read t h e
message that follows i t .
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:
D A N GE R
Indicates an i mm i nent l y hazardous s i t ua t i o n that, if not a v o i ded, will result i n death or s e ri o us
i njury .
WA R N IN G
Indicates a po t e nt i a ll y hazardous s i t ua t i o n that, if not a v o i ded, could result i n death or s e ri o us
i njury , and i nc l ude s hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may a l s o be used t o
a l e rt a ga i ns t unsafe pra c t i c e s .
C A UT IO N
Indicates a po t e nt i a ll y hazardous s i t ua t i o n that, if not a v o i de d , may re s u l t i n m i no r or m o de ra t e
i njury . It may a l s o be used to a l e rt a ga i ns t unsafe pra c t i c e s .
IM P O R T A N T
Indicates i ns t ruc t i o ns or procedures that, if not observed, can cause damage to equipment o r
e nv i ro nm e nt .
NO TE
Indicates he l pful i nform a t i o n.
READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the safety messages fo ll o w i ng the Safety Al e rt Sy m bo l a nd
Si gna l Words. F a il ure to comply w i t h safety messages could result i n serious bo di l y i njury or de a t h.

TO THE PURCHASER
This manual contains valuable information about IronCraft 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 by watching fromthe tractor
side.
Sometime in the future your tiller may need new parts to replace those
are worn or broken. If so, go to nearest IronCraft dealer and provide him the
model and part number.
Customer information
Name ____________________________________________________________
Purchased from_____________________________________________________
Purchased date______________________________________________________
Model No.__________________________________________________________
Serial No.___________________________________________________________

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
1. ABOUT THIS M A NU AL ....................................................................1
2. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................1
2.1. TILLER IDENTIFICATION.............................................................................. 1
2.2. INTENDED USE ............................................................................................... 2
2.3. MAIN PARTS DESCRIPTION......................................................................... 3
2.4. ILLER SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................ 4
3. SAFETY ................................................................................................5
3.1. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION ............................................................. 5
3.2. EQUIPMENT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................................................... 6
3.3. OPERATING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................................................... 7
3.4. TRANSPORTING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................... 8
3.5. MAINTENANCE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................ 9
3.6. STORAGE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................... 9
3.7. SAFETY LABELS........................................................................................... 10
SAFETY LABELS POSITION AND D ES C R I P TI O N ...........................................................10
4. SET UP ................................................................................................14
4.1. LOWER HITCHES POSITIONING ............................................................... 14
4.2. CONNECTING TO THE TRACTOR............................................................. 15
4.3. DRIVELINE INSTALLATION ...................................................................... 15
DRIVELINE LENGTH CHECK ............................................................................................16
4.4. TRACTOR-TILLER STABILITY .................................................................. 17
5. OPERATING .......................................................................................18
5.1. START UP ....................................................................................................... 18
5.2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................... 19
5.3. ADJUSTMENTS.............................................................................................. 20
LOWER CLEVISES ADJUSTMENT ......................................................................................20
FRICTION CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT ....................................................................................20
SKIDS ADJUSTMENT ...........................................................................................................21
REAR BOARD ADJUSTMENT .............................................................................................22
GEAR BOX SPEED ADJUSTMENT ......................................................................................23
5.4. STOPPING AND DISCONNECTION............................................................ 24
5.5. TRASPORTING .............................................................................................. 25

6. MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................25
6.1. BLADES REPLACEMENT ............................................................................ 25
6.2. GEARBOX LUBRICATION .......................................................................... 26
6.3. SIDE CASE LUBRICATION.......................................................................... 27
6.4. BEARING HOUSING LUBRICATION......................................................... 28
6.5. DRIVESHAFT MAINTENANCE................................................................... 29
7. STORAGE ...........................................................................................30
8. SCRAPPING ........................................................................................30
9. TROUBLESHOOTING .........................................................................31
10. TORQUEVALUESTABLE ...................................................................33
11. WARRANTY .......................................................................................33
12. PARTS INFO...................................................................................35

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1. ABOUT THIS M A NU AL
The
operator must read the m a nua l for a correct understanding of the hazards that may present
when o pe ra t i ng the t ill e r, as w e ll as for o bt a i n o pt i m um performance from the m a c hi ne .
The
m a nua l i s part of the machine, i t must be kept i n good c o ndi t i o n and re m a i n w i t h the m a c hi ne
even i n case of re s a l e , u nt il i t s de m o li t i o n. In case of l o ss or damage, request a new copy to t he
M a nufa c t ure r or your De a l e r.
The
i nform a t i o n, des c ri p t i o ns and ill us t ra t i o ns i n this m a nua l describes the state of the product a t
the t i m e of i t s pu bl i c a t i o n, and may not reflect the product i n the fut ure .
The
M a nufa c t ure r reserve the right to make d e s i gn i m pro v e m e nts or changes i n spe c i fi c a t i o n s
w i t ho ut i nc urri ng i n any o bl i ga t i o n to i ns t a ll them on units pre v i o us l y s o l d .
Text,
ill us t ra t i o ns and dr a w i ngs of this m a nua l cannot be di s c l o s e d or t r a ns m i tt e d, i n w ho l e or i n
part, to third part i e s w i t h o ut the written pe rm i ss i o n of the M a nufa c t ure r. All r i g hts are re s e rv e d .
2. INTRODUCTION
2.1. TILLER IDENTIFICATION
Each
t ill e r i s pro v i de d w i t h a plate for unique i dent i fi c a t i o n (see po s i t i o n i n picture be l o w ) , s ho w i ng
the CE m a rk i ng together w i t h fo ll o w i ng i nform a t i o n:
• M a nufa c t ure r name and a ddre ss
• Type of machine ( " T Y P E " )
• M o de l of machine ( " M O DE L " )
• Se ri a l number ("SERIAL N o . " )
• Co ns t ruc t i o n year ( " Y E A R " )
• Machine w e i ght ("MASS")
• Speed required at I m p l e m e nt Input Co nne c t i o n ( " I NPU T " ) .
It's recommended to note down all data shown on the pl a t e :
Any
request for a ss i s t a nc e or i nform a t i o n regarding the machine must be directed to t h e
M a nufa c t ure r or De a l e r a l w a y s referring to the m o de l and s e ri a l number as shown on the pl a t e
affixed to the m a c hi ne .

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2.2. INTENDED USE
The IronCraft VH90-series tillers are designed specifically for soil tilling, andare intended tobe used for
preparing the seed bed - directly orafter plowing -, for shuffling stubble and crop residues, perform
mechanical weeding andbreak permanent pastures.
The tillers can be set up in different configuration, depending of the type of work required, through the
assembly of optional kits, and are compatible for the fitting with complementary machines (i.e. spreaders,
seeding machines).
They are des i gned to be mounted on tractors e qu i pped w i t h h y dra ul i c lift and uni v e rs a l three po i nt
hitch that can support the i m pl e m e nt w e i ght , and driven by the power of the tractor through t he
PTO dri v e sha ft .
The tractors used to operate the VH90 series t ill e rs must have the fo ll o w i ng
re qui re m e nts :
Hitch Category: 3-po i nt Cat. II s t a nda rd
PTO : 540 RPM, 6 -s pl i ne , 1 3/8 Z6
Horsepower: As per given in Technical Specification Sheet
D A N GE R
Any use of the machine other than the
i nt e nded use i s non-intended use, and i s to be c o ns i de red
as unauthorized and dangerous. The manufacturer assumes no liability for damage r e s ul t i ng fro m
non-intended us e .

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2.3. MAIN PARTS DESCRIPTION
1.
Tiller deck 11 . Rotor sha ft
2 .
Clevis (lower hitch)
12 .
T i nes
3 .
Lower hitch pin
13 .
Pa rk i ng s t a nd
4 .
Upper hitch pi n
14 .
Sk i ds
5 .
3-po i nt bra c k e t s
15 .
Cardan dri v e sha ft
6 .
PTO s hi e l d
16 .
Driveshaft s uppo rt
7 .
Implement Input Co nne c t i o n
17 .
Front ba rri e rs
8 .
G ea rbo x
18 .
Rear guards
9 .
Side transmission case
19 .
Container for Manual
10.
Rear l e v e li ng bo a rd
NO TE
To make the
ill us t ra t i o ns more c l ea r, some i m a ges of this m a nua l may refer to machines l a c k i ng o f
some components (e.g. safety de v i c e s and ba rri e rs ) .
Unless
o t he rw i s e i ndic a t e d, i m a ges shown i n this m a nua l refer to the t ill e r 1.75m .

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2.4. TILLER SPECIFICATIONS
VH90 SERIES
TILLER MODEL
VH90
Overall dimensions mm 2425 x 1263 x 1085
Tilling width mm
2260
in 89"
Recommended
Tractor HP range
HP 80-95
3-point Hitch type
Cat. II, compat. Quick
Hitch II cat. ASAE
Frame off-set in 0.17"
No. of Tines (L/C-
80x7)
No. 54
PTO Input speed rpm 540
Rotor Shaft Speed
rpm
@540
214
Standard Tine
Construction
- Curved / Square
Transmission type - Gear
Max Working
depth
in 9"
Rotor tube diameter mm 89
Rotor Swing
Diameter
mm 521
Driveline safety
device
-
Slip clutch / Shear
Bolt
Weight (driveline
excluded)
Kg 706
lbs 1557