LMC Systems TC User manual

Operator’s Manual
Rotary Tiller
TC & RT
LMC AG
1715 South Slappey Blvd.
Albany, Ga. 31701
229-639-1775

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................1
SAFETY ................................................................................................................................1
SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS.................................................................................................. 2
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES..................................................................................... 2
SAFETY DECAL CARE ....................................................................................................... 3
BEFORE OPERATION ....................................................................................................... 3
DURING OPERATION ....................................................................................................... 4
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS.................................................................. 5
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FIRST USE ……….………….…………………………. 7
ATTACHING TO TRACTOR ………………………….……………………………………………………… 9
CONNECTING THE PTO SHAFT…………………………………………………………………………….9
SLIP CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT………………………………………………………………………………..9
WORKING DEPTH ADJUSMENT………………………………………….………………………………10
TALILGATE ADJUSTMENT…. ……..………………………………………………….…………………..10
START UP……………………………………………………………………………………………………………10
REMOVAL AND STORAGE…………………………………………………………………………………..10
TC ROTARY TILLER: PARTS BREAKDOWN …………………………………………………... 12-15
RT ROTARY TILLER: PARTS BREAKDOWN …………………………………………………... 17-19
PTO SHAFT: PARTS BREAKDOWN ……………………………………………………………………..20
WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM & INSPECTION REPORT ...................................21
LIMITED WARRANTY..................................................................................................... 23

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing your LMC Ag Rotary Tiller. Your Rotary Tiller is designed to be used on Cat.
1 tractors and at 540 RPM. It is important to properly maintain and keep in place all safety guards and
shields that came with your rotary tiller.
SAFETY
Read and understand this manual and all safety signs before operating and maintaining. Review the
safety instructions and precautions annually.
TAKE NOTE! THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL IS
USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS INVOLVING YOUR PERSONAL
SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUC-
TIONS CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
THIS SYMBOL MEANS
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
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SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new piece of equip-
ment. Designers and manufacturers build in as many safety features as possible. However, every year
many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful
approach to handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the fol-
lowing precautions in this section. To avoid personal injury, study the following precautions and insist
those working with you, or for you, follow them.
Replace any CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER or instruction safety decal that is not readable or is
missing. Location of such decals is indicated in this booklet.
Do not attempt to operate this equipment under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Review the safety instructions with all users annually.
This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation. The operator
should be a responsible adult familiar with farm machinery and trained in this equipment’s opera-
tions. Do not allow persons to operate or assemble this unit until they have read this
manual and have developed a thorough understanding of the safety precautions and of
how it works.
To prevent injury or death, use a tractor equipped with a Roll Over Protective System (ROPS). Do not
paint over, remove or deface any safety signs or warning decals on your equipment. Observe all safety
signs and practice the instructions on them.
Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely, is in ques-
tion - DON’T TRY IT.
Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION with the safety mes-
sages. The appropriate signal word for each has been selected using the following guidelines:
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations typi-
cally for machine components which, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
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.
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
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• Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times.
• Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible.
• Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign.
• Safety signs are available from your Distributor or Dealer Parts Department or the factory.
How to Install Safety Signs:
• Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry.
• Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper.
• Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper.
• Align the decal over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with the exposed sticky
backing in place.
• Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining portion of the decal in
place.
• Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the piece of decal backing pa-
per.
• Carefully study and understand this manual.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, which may catch in moving parts.
• Always wear protective clothing and substantial shoes.
• Assure that all tires are inflated evenly.
• Give the unit a visual inspection for any loose bolts, worn parts or cracked welds, and make neces-
sary repairs. Follow the maintenance safety instructions included in this manual.
• Be sure that there are no tools lying on or in the equipment.
• Do not use the unit until you are sure that the area is clear, especially children and animals.
SAFETY DECAL CARE
BEFORE OPERATION
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• Don’t hurry the learning process or take the unit for granted. Ease into it and become familiar
with your new equipment.
• Practice operation of your equipment and its attachments. Completely familiarize yourself and
other operators with its operation before using.
• Use a tractor equipped with a Roll Over Protective System (ROPS) and fasten your seat belt prior
to starting the engine.
• The manufacturer does not recommend usage of tractor with ROPS removed.
• Move tractor wheels to the widest recommended settings to increase stability.
• Securely attach to towing unit. Use a high strength, appropriately sized hitch pin with a mechani-
cal retainer and attach safety chain.
• Do not allow anyone to stand between the tongue or hitch and the towing vehicle when backing up
to the equipment.
• Children should not be allowed on the product.
• Clear the area of small children and bystanders before moving the feeder.
• If using a towing unit, securely attach feeder by using a hardened 3/4” pin, a metal retainer, and
safety chains if required. Shift towing unit to a lower gear before going down steep downgrades,
thus using the engine as a retarding force. Keep towing vehicle in gear at all times. Slow down for
corners and rough terrain.
• Make sure you are in compliance with all local and state regulations regarding transporting equip-
ment on public roads and highways. Lights and slow moving signs must be clean and visible by
overtaking or oncoming traffic when feeder is transported.
• Beware of bystanders, particularly children! Always look around to make sure that it is safe to
start the engine of the towing vehicle or move the unit. This is particularly important with higher
noise levels and quiet cabs, as you may not hear people shouting.
• NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED - Do not carry passengers anywhere on, or in, the tractor or
equipment, except as required for operation.
• Keep hands and clothing clear of moving parts.
• Do not clean, lubricate or adjust your equipment while it is moving.
• When halting operation, even periodically, set the tractor or towing vehicle brakes, disengage the
PTO, shut off the engine and remove the ignition key.
• Be especially observant of the operating area and terrain - watch for holes, rocks or other hidden
hazards. Always inspect the area prior to operation.
DURING OPERATION
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• DO NOT operate near the edge of drop-offs or banks.
• DO NOT operate on steep slopes as overturn may result.
• Operate up and down (not across) intermediate slopes. Avoid sudden starts and stops.
• Adopt safe driving practices:
 Keep the brake pedals latched together at all times. NEVER USE INDEPENDENT BRAKING
WITH MACHINE IN TOW AS LOSS OF CONTROL AND/OR UPSET OF UNIT CAN RE-
SULT.
 Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions and ensure that your speed is low enough
for an emergency stop to be safe and secure. Keep speed to a minimum.
 Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid the risk of overturning.
 Avoid sudden uphill turns on steep slopes.
 Always keep the tractor or towing vehicle in gear to provide engine braking when going downhill.
Do not coast.
 Do not drink and drive!
• Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on
public roads.
• Use approved accessory lighting flags and necessary warning devices to protect operators of other
vehicles on the highway during daylight and nighttime transport. Various safety lights and devices
are available from your dealer.
• The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most localities. However, some localities prohibit
their use. Local laws should be checked for all highway lighting and marking requirements.
• When driving the tractor and equipment on the road or highway under 40 kph (20 mph) at night
or during the day, use flashing amber warning lights and a slow moving vehicle (SMV) identifica-
tion emblem.
• Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
• Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations, including narrow
bridges, intersections, etc.
• Be observant of bridge loading ratings. Do not cross bridges rated lower than the gross weight as
which you are operating.
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
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• Watch for obstructions overhead and to the side while transporting.
• Always operate equipment in a position to provide maximum visibility at all times. Make allow-
ances for increased length and weight of the equipment when making turns, stopping the unit,
etc.
• Pick the levelest possible route when transporting across fields. Avoid the edges of ditches or
gullies and steep hillsides.
• Be extra careful when working on inclines.
• Maneuver the tractor or towing vehicle at safe speeds.
• Avoid overhead wires or other obstacles. Contact with overhead lines could cause serious injury
or death.
• Avoid loose fill, rocks and holes; they can be dangerous for equipment operation or movement.
• Allow for unit length when making turns.
• Operate the towing vehicle from the operator’s seat only.
• Never stand alongside of unit with engine running or attempt to start engine and/or operate ma-
chine while standing alongside of unit.
• Never leave running equipment attachments unattended.
• As a precaution, always recheck the hardware on equipment following every 100 hours of opera-
tion. Correct all problems. Follow the maintenance safety procedures.
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PLEASE READ BEFORE FIRST USE OF
ROTARY TILLER
Check the EP0 / EP2 grease in the gearboxes and grease fittings prior to
use.
Running the machine without lubricates voids the warranty
• The gearbox for your Rotary Tiller requires EP0 / EP2 grease in the center gearbox.
The side gearbox uses 140 wt or 00 liquid grease.
• Use Grade II tube grease for ALL grease fittings.
• It is important to NOT overfill the gearbox. Doing so could potentially damage the oil seals
and the gearbox; both of which are not covered under warranty.
Steps to Properly Apply grease to tiller gearbox.
1. Be sure that the tiller is stable and on level ground.
2. Locate 1/2” Pipe Plug with dipstick on the top of the center gearbox and remove, then fill
gearbox with EP0 / EP2 grease until the gearbox is half full. The proper EP0 / EP2 grease
level is approximately 1 1/4” from the bottom of the stick. Replace the Pipe Plug tightly back
on the gearbox and wipe off any spilt EP0 / EP2 grease (Refer to Pictures A and B).
3. Locate 1/2” Pipe Plug on the top of the side gearbox and the Check Plug on the inside of the
side gearbox (Refer to Picture C) and remove see if EP0 / EP2 grease comes out of the Check
Plug opening. If EP0 / EP2 grease comes out, replace the Check Plug and go directly to Step
5; if EP0 / EP2 grease does not come out continue to Step 4.
4. Pour EP2 grease into the side gearbox until EP0 / EP2 grease begins to come out of the
Check Plug opening (Refer to Picture D).
5. Put the 1/2” Pipe Plug (on top of the side gearbox) and the 1/8” Check Plug (on the inside of
the side gearbox) tightly back into place and wipe off any spilt EP0 / EP2 grease (Refer to
Picture E).
6. Put grease into the following spots:
- Grease Fitting on the Out Board Hub (Refer to Picture C).
- the two Grease Fittings on the Universal Joints on PTO.
- the two Grease Fittings on the Safety Shield and the Inner Portion of the PTO (Refer to
Picture F).
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Picture A Picture B
Picture C Picture D
Picture E Picture F
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Attachment to the Tractor
Before attaching the equipment to the tractor, make sure that the ground is smooth and flat and that
nobody is standing between the tractor and the tiller; slowly move the tractor towards the tiller by
aligning the tractor lifter arms with the two tiller coupling side pins; turn the engine off and pull the
brake. Then attach the Rotary Tiller to the tractor’s Category 1 Three Point Hitch according to the de-
scription in the Operator’s Manual of the Tractor.
CONNECTING THE PTO SHAFT
It is important to make sure that the RPM rating and the direction of rotation match those
of the tractor. Carefully read the PTO shaft and tractor instructions. Next you will need to determine if
the PTO Shaft needs to be shortened to fit your tractor. To check this, fully extend the PTO shaft and
make sure that the plastic pipes overlap by 6 inches or less. Next retract the PTO Shaft so that the clear-
ance is from 1-2 cm.
Check that the PTO shaft min. and max.
length are within the parameters of the
machine-tractor coupling. Should problems arise,
contact your dealer. After the installation, anchor
the PTO shield to the tractor and machine
using the special chains; make sure that
it turns smoothly. If the PTO shaft is
equipped with safety devices, e.g. torque
limiters or free-wheel devices, install
them on the operative machine side. For
the use and maintenance of the PTO
shaft, please refer to the relevant
manual.
Slip clutches have adjustable torque settings. The
torque setting varies with the different compression
of each spring. All the springs should have an equal
amount of compression.
IMPORTANT: Do not over-tighten the compression nuts as this may impair performance
or cause premature wearing of the slip clutch.
Caution: Slip Clutches may become hot. Do Not Touch. Keep the slip clutch area clear of an material that
may catch fire.
Slip Clutch adjustments
Slip Clutch must be adjusted before first use or after a storage period.
1. Using a marker, scribe a line across the exposed edges of the clutch plate and friction discs.
2. Back off compression nuts to free friction discs by turning each nut exactly 2 revolutions.
3. Start the tractor and run the driveline at a low idle to slip the friction discs. This will remove the dirt, corro-
sion and surface floss from the clutch plate faces.
4. Disengage PTO, shut down tractor and wait for all components to come to a complete stop.
5. Inspect the clutch and ensure that the scribed markings on the disc and plates have changed position. If any
two marks are still aligned, this is an indication that these discs have not slipped. It may be necessary to com-
pletely disassemble the clutch to free them up.
6. After ensuring all discs are free, tighten the compression nuts, uniformly, exactly 2 revolutions to resent the
clutch original pressure.
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Working Depth Adjustment
It is necessary to perform all maintenance work on the Rotary Tiller before every use as well as clearly
understanding the safety information. Remember to NEVER make any adjustments to the
Rotary Tiller while the tractor is running.
Allowing the tractor engine OR rotary tiller to stall or bog down will cause unnecessary
wear on both the tiller and the tractor. In the event that this happens, decrease speed
and raise the tilling depth of the tiller. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE OBJECTS FROM
ROTOR BLADES WHILE TRACTOR IS RUNNING AND BLADES ARE STILL MOVING.
Damage could be caused to the Rotary Tiller if the speed is too fast. Also NEVER try to
turn or go in reverse with the PTO engaged and the tiller in the ground.
1. Once the Rotary Tiller is attached to the tractor, with the tractor lift arms adjusted so that the ro-
tor bar of the tiller is parallel with the ground.
2. Raise the tiller and put appropriate support blocks under. Now, adjust the skids so that you have
your desired till depth and the tiller can till the same depth on each side. Also adjust the back
gate with the chain until you have the preferred opening for mulching for your use. Next, you can
raise the tiller, remove the support blocks and place the tiller onto the ground.
3. Let your tractor idle and slightly lift the tiller off the ground, engage the PTO and gradually in-
crease the RPM to 540 (PTO RPM), the speed which the Rotary Tiller is designed to run at. Put-
ting the tractor into a lower gear and beginning to move forward, slowly lower the tiller and allow
the blades to gradually engage the soil.
4. It is highly recommended that you clean all the debris from the blades after every use, as well as
replace any missing or unreadable safety decals. Store tiller in a dry environment.
Tailgate adjustment
The tailgate can be adjusted to help smooth and compact the tilled ground. Release the chain and secure to the
desired height.
Start up
After making the necessary adjustments, lower the rotary tiller until the blades are a couple of inches from the
ground. Engage the PTO and slowly lower the tiller to begin working.
Removal and Storage
After finishing, remove the rotary tiller from the tractor.
1. Put the PTO driveline in a safe location so it will not become damaged.
2. Clean and dry the equipment.
3. Replace any damaged or worn parts.
4. Check all bolts and nuts for tightness.
5. Lubricate and protect the machine from the elements.

Maintenance
It is critical to properly maintain your Rotary Tiller and is entirely your responsibility. Periodically
checking and maintaining the optimum EP0 / EP2 grease level is a must.
Every 8 Working Hours, please grease:
• Out-Board hub
• PTO Shaft universal joints
• PTO Shaft safety shield
• PTO Shaft telescoping surface
DO NOT GREASE SLIP CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.
Check all the nuts and bolts so that they are in place and well-secured as well as checking the tiller
blades for any possible cracks or breaks before every use.
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Position Part # Description
1RC400000 “R” Clip 4mm
2YT1066010204 Hitch Pin
3TX0202 Lower Hitch Bracket
4TX0203 “U” Bolt, Lower Hitch Bracket
5NM120000 Nut 12mm
6BM101530 Bolt -10 x 30
6BM101530 Bolt -10 x 30
7TC010102R A Frame - Right side
7TC010102L A Frame - Left side
7A TC0101 Spacer - A Frame
7B BM1212585 Bolt 12 x 85
8TX03011 Gearbox Shielding (complete)
9BM816 Bolt 8 x 16
10 YT1066010202 Top Hitch Pin
12 OS356210 Oil Seal 35x62x10
12 OS406210 Oil Seal 35x62x10
13 SRI62000 Snap Ring 62mm Int.
14 B6007000 Bearing 6007
14 B6207000 Bearing 6007
15 TX0307 Input Shaft
16 SRE30000 Snap Ring 30mm Ext.
17 TX0303 Pinion Gear
18 B3030500 Bearing 30305
19 SRI60000 Snap Ring 60mm Int.
20 TX0309 Gearbox Cap
21 SRE34000 Snap Ring 34mm Ext.
21 SRE34000 Snap Ring 34mm Ext.
21 SRE34000 Snap Ring 34mm Ext.
22 TX0402 Shim
22 TX0401 Shim
22 TX0402 Shim
23C TX0507-CTop Gear / Sprocket
25 B6207-2RS Bearing 6207-2RS
26 TX0304-40 Drive Shaft TC-040
26 TX0304-50 Drive Shaft TC-050
26 TX0304-60 Drive Shaft TC-060
27 TX0306 Gasket
28 TX0301-40 Drive Shaft Tube Housing TC-040
28 TX0301-50 Drive Shaft Tube Housing TC-050
28 TX0301-60 Drive Shaft Tube Housing TC-060
29 BM101525 Bolt -10 x 25
31 TX03012 Ring Gear
35 TX0302 Housing - Gearbox
36 YT10660303000 Gearbox Dip Stick

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Position Part # Description
37 OP121250 Oil Plug
38 TX0310 Lifting Hook
39 BM1217530 Bolt -12x 30
41 DP1615000V Breather cap
42 BM101525 Bolt -10 x 25
43 YT1066050200 Stand Bracket
44 RC300000 R-Clip - 3mm
45 YT10660501 Pin - Stand
47 YT1066050100 Stand Leg
48 TX0601 Skid Weldment - Left
51C TX0501-CSide Drive Cover
52 OP121250 Oil Plug
53 TX0500 Gasket - Gear/Chain Cover
54 BM812520 Bolt 8 x 20
55C TX0515 Drive Chain
56C TX0517 Chain tensioner spring
57C TX0516 Chain tensioner
60 NM3015 Nut 30 x 1.5
61 SLW30 Star Lock Washer 30mm
62C TX0509-CBottom Sprocket
63C TX0305-CSide Panel - Left
65 B6207000 Bearing 6207
66 TX0406 Gasket
71 TX0404 Blade - Left
71 TX0405 Blade - Right
72 TX0401-40 Rotor - TC-040
72 TX0401-50 Rotor - TC-050
72 TX0401-60 Rotor - TC-060
73 BM1212535 Blade Bolt - 12 x 35 Fine Thread
76 TX0403 Bearing Support
81 TX0201 Side Panel - Right
82 BM101525 Bolt -10 x 25
82 BM101525 Bolt 10 x 25
83 GN0610 Grease Fitting
84 TX0602 Skid Weldment - Right
87 TX02-40 Frame Weldment TC-040
87 TX02-50 Frame Weldment TC-050
87 TX02-60 Frame Weldment TC-060
88 BM1690 Bolt 16 x 90
89 TX07-40 Tailgate TC-040
89 TX07-50 Tailgate TC-050
89 TX07-60 Tailgate TC-060
90 TX01 Tailgate Chain assembly

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Position Part # Description
1CT20114 Hitch Pin (Lower Hitch Block)
2BM161545 Bolt - 16 x 1.5 x 45
3CT20103 A Frame - Right
CT20102 A Frame - Left
4BM101525 Bolt - Drive tube housing
5CT20105 Gearbox Shielding (complete)
6CT20101 Lift Arm Brace
7YT1066010202 Top Hitch Pin
8RC400000 “R” Clip - Top Hitch Pin
9CT20106 Top Hitch Bushing
9A CT20107 Top Hitch Bushing
10 BM18110 Bolt - 18 x 110
11 BM1440 Bolt 14 x 40
12 CT201174 Frame Weldment - RT4
CT201175 Frame Weldment - RT5
CT201176 Frame Weldment - RT6
CT201177 Frame Weldment - RT7
14 OS357210 Oil Seal (Input Gearbox)
15 SRI72000 Snap Ring - Input shaft - Front
16 B6207000 Bearing - Input shaft - Front
17 YT10660205 Input Shaft
18 YT10660303000 Gearbox Oil Plug (Dip Stick)
19 B630700 Bearing (Rear of Center GB)
20 YT10660204 Spacer - Back GB
21 YT10660203 Gearbox Back Gasket
22 YT10660202 Gearbox Cap
23 BM812520 Bolt- 8 X 1.25 X 20
24 CT10419 Side Drive Cover
25 CT10422 Gasket - Side Gear/Chain Case
26 BM101525 Bolt 10 x 1.5 x 25
27 CT10208 Retaining Washer
28 SRI90000 Snap Ring (Idler Gear)
29 50234 Bearing (Idler Gear)
30 CT10416 Idler Gear
31 SRE40000 Snap Ring - Pinion Gear - Front
32 CT10417 Top Gear / Sprocket
33 KK580202 Spacer - Idler Gear
34 CT10421 Side Panel - Left
35 DP1615000V Breather cap - Side housing
36 B6308000 Bearing Output shaft
37 CT103184 Drive Shaft - RT4
CT103185 Drive Shaft - RT5
CT103186 Drive Shaft - RT6
CT103187 Drive Shaft - RT7
38 YT10660207 Gasket
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