of flanges Hitch PTO speed Rotor speed Max. recommended HP Max. till depth Gearbox oil capacity Weight Driveline protection Model RTC40 Model RTC48 39-1/4” 48-1/4” 44” 53” 4” N/A 4 4 4 5 3-point Cat. I only 540 rpm 250 rpm 24 6” 17 ozs. 308 lbs. 335 lbs. Slip Clutch SECTION II PREPARATION FOR USE 2-1 ATTACHING TO TRACTOR Figure 2-1 WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH: NEVER STAND BETWEEN TRACTOR AND TILLER WHILE TRACTOR IS BEING BACKED TO HITCH. WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH: ADD

1 Briggs & Stratton engine only 2 9119 Knob-handlebar height adjustment (also see Ref. No. 24A).............. 1 (Incl. Ref. No. 3)........................ 1 16A 1909286 Throttle Control & Cable—8HP 3 9120 Ring-retaining (tolerance ring)...... 1 Briggs & Stratton engine only 4 1881 Stud—handlebar height adjustment (also see Ref. No. 24A).............. 1 (Incl. Ref. No.’s 2, 3 and 5)........ 1 16B 9650 Throttle Control & Cable-8HP 5 1186233 Nut-hex, 1/2"-13...................

ffset to the Right Center Mount Number of Flanges 4 5 Rotor Speed 253 RPM/540 PTO 253 RPM/540 PTO Type of Blades C-type C-type Power to Rotor Transmission Chain Drive (#60) Chain Drive (#60) Depth of Cut 6 inches 6 inches Driveline Slip Clutch Standard Slip Clutch Standard Approximate Weight 308 lbs 335 lbs Warranty 1 year limited warranty FEATURES 1 • Available in major tractor colors SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-tounderstand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available a

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Failure of the operator to read the Operator’s Manual is a misuse of this equipment. It is the Retail Customer and/or Operator’s responsibility to inspect the product and to have any part(s) repaired or replaced when continued operation would cause damage or excessive wear to other parts or cause a safety hazard. It is the Retail Customer’s responsibility to deliver the product to the authorized Bush Hog Dealer, from whom he purchased it, for service or replacement of defective parts which are c

About two or three weeks before planting, till the garden two or three times. Then, till once more before planting. This final tilling helps plants get a head start on future weed growth. When preparing the soil, go over the same path twice in the first row. Then overlap one-half the tilling width on each succeeding pass. See Figure 4-6. After going up and down the rows in one direction, make a second pass at a right angle across your earlier rows. See Figure 4-7. Again, overlap each pass to re

A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer. BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check tine operation. • Check for loose fasteners. LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated (See “LUBRICATION CHART”). ...................... ................ .......................... .............................. .............................. ............................................ .................................. .............

As Req’d 17 1224-2 Shim-same as above, .030* As 2 20873 Cover—tiller housing..................... 1 .Req'd 3 1129-1 Gasket—tiller housing cover, .010“. As 17 1224-3 Shim-same as above, .005” As thick...........................................Req'd .Req'd 3 1129-2 Gasket-same as above, .030" As 17 1224-4 Shim-same as above, .062" As thick...........................................Req'd .Req'd 4 1901972 Shaft—tiller tine.............................. 1 18 1714 Bearing & Cup-sold

16 Bolo Tine-Single, Right Hand tine used on left side of tiller. Includes mounting hardware: two #9711 bolts (Ref l\lo.1), two #9913 lockwashers and two #9802 hex nuts (these last two items replace Ref No. 3).................................. Locknut-Hex Hd., 3/8-16.............. Bolt-Hex Hd„ 3/8-16x1-3/4" (tine holder to tiller shaft).................. Replacement Set of 16 Bolo Tines— including eight right hand tines, eight left hand tines; and all required assembly hardware..... REF P