O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L

ROTARY TILLERS
RT 1370 RT 1307
RT 1370 WR RT 1307 WR
RT 1380 RT 1308
RT 1380 WR RT 1308 WR
RT 1310
RT 1310 WR

Cod. F07010184 / Rev. 01 (2006-01)

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Technical specification Change speed.............................................. 15

Technical specification ................................. 4 Tilling tips ..................................................... 16
Technical specification - Hitch ...................... 4 During tilling ................................................. 16
Replacement parts ....................................... 16
Safety signs
Safety-Alert simbol ....................................... 5 Service Machine Safely
Identification machine .................................. 5 Practice safe maintenance........................... 17
Machine safety labels .................................. 5 Wear appropriate clothing ............................ 17
Stay clear of rotating drivelines .................... 17
Machine safety labels and positions
Machine safety labels and positions ............ 6 Service lubrication
Service lubrication........................................ 18
Every 8 work hours ...................................... 18
Preparing the vehicle
Every 50 work hours .................................... 18
Preparing the tractor .................................... 8
Every 400 work hours .................................. 18
Park vehicle safety ....................................... 8
Greasing and lubricant points ...................... 19
Stay clear of rotating drivelines .................... 8
Lubricants .................................................... 19
Bolts tighteening torques ............................. 19
Installing
Quick Coupler .............................................. 8
Service
PTO shaft ..................................................... 9
Replacing tines ............................................ 20
PTO shaft with clutch ................................... 10
Tines ............................................................ 20
Park vehicle safely ....................................... 10
Stay clear of rotating drivelines .................... 10
Troubleshooting
Using troubleshooting chart ......................... 21
Removing
Removing tiller with Quick Coupler .............. 11
Storing machine
Storing tiller .................................................. 22
Operating
Removing tiller from storage ........................ 22
Operate safely.............................................. 12
Wear appropriate clothing ............................ 13
Stay clear of rotating driveline...................... 13 Assembly / Spare parts
Raising parking stand .................................. 13 Assembly ..................................................... 23
Lowering parking stand ................................ 13 Installing driveline on tiller ............................ 26
Levelling attachments (side-to-side) ............ 13 Spare parts .................................................. 26
Levelling tiller (front-to-rear) ......................... 14
Adjusting skid shoes (only skid version) ...... 14 Warranty
Adjusting roller ............................................. 14 Warranty ...................................................... 27
Adjusting leveling board ............................... 15 Warranty for replacement parts ................... 28
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 this manual 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 been carefully enginereed and manufactured to provide
dependable 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 standards
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)

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
damage 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.

This Safety-Alert Simbol indicates a hazard and means

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided,

DANGER 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.

CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may

result in minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT Indicates that a failure to observe can cause damage to equipment.

NOTE Indicates helpful information.

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 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SKID VERSION

ROLLER VERSION

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 flanges
Cat. “II”
RT 1370 72 50 130 1373 Gear Slip 2+2 540 Quick L 6 8
RT 1370 WR 72 50 130 1628 Clutch Speed coupler
Cat. “II”
RT 1380 82 60 130 1487 Gear Slip 2+2 540 Quick L 6 9
RT 1380 WR 82 60 130 1760 Clutch Speed coupler
Cat. “II”
RT 1307 91 70 130 1602 Gear Slip 2+2 540 Quick L 6 10
RT 1307 WR 91 70 130 1878 Clutch Speed coupler
Cat. “II”
RT 1308 101 80 130 1707 Gear Slip 2+2 540 Quick L 6 11
RT 1308 WR 101 80 130 2002 Clutch Speed coupler
Cat. “II”
RT 1310 121 100 130 1918 Gear Slip 2+2 540 Quick L 6 13
RT 1310 WR 121 100 130 2244 Clutch Speed coupler

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - HITCH

rpm RT: Cat. «II» Quick Coupler

Cat. II Quick Coupler pin Ø mm 32 (inch 1.26)

rpm
540 A B

175 21 19
Ø

214 19 21
Ø
262 17 23 =
mm 8 =
23 - inch
32,4 c
143 23 17 at. 2 Cat. «II» Quick Coupler bushings Ø = 36,5 (inch 1.44)

Technical specifications - Page 4

 SAFETY SIGNS

Safety-alert symbol
Read and recognize safety information.
Be alert to the potential for personal injury when you see this safety-alert symbol.

On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used with safety-
alert symbol.
DANGER identifies the most serious hazards. In this manual, the word CAUTION and this symbol call
attention to safety messages.

Identification machine
Identification plate machine

Machine safety labels

1) WARNING: AVOID INJURY FROM ROTATING KNIVES:

• Keep hands, feet and clothing away.

2) WARNING: AVOID INJURY FROM PTO:

• Keep all shields in place. Keep hands, feet and clothing away.
• Operate only with 540 RPM.

3) CAUTION: AVOID INJURY

• Read Operator’s Manual
• Ballast power unit per operator’s manual
• Know location and function of controls
• Keep all shields in place
• Stay clear of power driven parts
• Never carry riders
• Keep people and pets a safe distance away from machine
BEFORE DISMOUNTING OR SERVICING
• Shut off engine and remove key
• Lock brake for park
• Lower or block up machine

4) DANGER: ROTATING DRIVELINE - CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH - KEEP AWAY! - DO NOT
OPERATE WITHOUT:
• All driveline, tractor and equipment shields in place
• Drivelines securely attached at both ends
• Drivelines shields that turn freely on driveline.

5) DANGER: SHIELD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE

Picture Note: Separate telescoping driveshaft members to locate safety label. Label attached to outer profile
tube.

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 MACHINE SAFETY LABELS AND POSITIONS

2
3
1
1
1

2
3
2

1
2 1
3

4
5

4 5

Safety Signs - Page 6

 MACHINE SAFETY LABELS AND POSITIONS

MAX
Kg...

6
10

8
GREASE

9
11 7

OIL

10 6 LEVEL

8
9 8

OIL

7
9

7 OIL

10

540
MAX

11
7

6) Coupling point for lifting (indicating the maximun capacity)

7) Greasing point
8) Oil level plug
9) Oil drain plug
10) Oil fill plug
11) Number of revolutions of power takeoff

Safety Signs - Page 7

 PREPARING THE VEHICLE

Preparing the tractor

CAUTION: Avoid injury. Proper ballastings is required for safe operation of your tiller

IMPORTANT: Refer to the tractor operator manual for proper ballasting information and tire inflation

• A 540 rpm PTO

• Refer to the tractor operator manual for correct ballasting and tire pressure, depending on installed
equipment.

Park vehicle safety

• Stop vehicle on a lever surface, not on a slope.
• Disengage PTO.
• Engage the park brake.
• STOP the engine.
• Remove the key.
• Before you leave the operator’s seat, wait for engine D
and all moving parts to STOP. B
D
Stay clear of rotating drivelines
Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious
injury or death: A
• Wear close fitting clothing.
• STOP the engine and be sure PTO driveline is stopped
before getting near it. C

C
Quick Coupler

1) Install hitch Quick Coupler (A) on the tractor (see

tractor operator manual). E

2) Stop vehicle on a level surface, not on a slope, then

moving back to the tractor until the Quick Coupler
(A) is range with the (B) and (C) hitch points.

3) Raise the Quick Coupler (A) and make sure that tiller’s
hitch is in the right position (E).

CAUTION: Before you work around hitch:

• STOP engine.
• LOCK park brake.
• FIRMLY block tiller on horizontal surface.

Preparing the vehicle - Page 8

 INSTALLING

3. Install PTO shaft to tractor.

IMPORTANT: Tiller MUST BE level front to rear.

• Engage the cardan shaft and check that it is perfectly G

locked on the tractor PTO (G). Check that the guard
(H) is free to turn and fix it with the relative latch. H

4. Raise tiller.

5. Remove spring locking pin (K) from parking stand.

6. Slide parking stand (I) and way up on tiller bracket

(J).

7. Fasten with spring locking pin (K).

I
8. Level tiller (See Leveling Tiller in the Operating Tiller
section).

9. Adjust sway chains on tractor lower draft arms to

minimize side way.

Only skid version

PTO shaft

The PTO shaft, supplied with the machine, is of stand-

A
ard length.
Therefore it might be necessary to adapt the PTO shaft.
In that case, before doing anything, consult the Manu-
facturer for the eventual adaptation.

When the PTO shaft is fully extended, the two tubes must
overlap by at least 6 inch (A). When fully inserted, the
minimum play must be 1,6 inch (B).
B
CAUTION: If the implement is used on
another tractor, always check that the
guards completely cover the rotating parts
of the PTO shaft.

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 INSTALLING

PTO shaft with clutch

The PTO shaft can be equipped with safety clutch to
protect the transmission components of the machine
from stress and/or excessive overloads.

The tilt of the PTO shaft must not exceed 10 degrees.

The clutch is already pre-adjusted for average stress. If it

slips too easily (and overheats), it will be necessary to
evenly tighten all the nuts (D) that retain the springs.
The clutch disks must be changed if the clutch still slips
after all the nuts have been tightened.
If the clutch does not slip, evenly unscrew all the spring
fixing nuts (D). Unscrew one turn at a time and check the
clutch after having worked about 300 meters. Repeat the
operation if necessary, remembering to unscrew one turn
at a time. If the clutch maintains a temperature of about
40-50 (104-122 °F) degrees during work, this means that
it has been correctly regulated. D

IMPORTANT: Never fully tighten the nuts. This would

void the function of the springs and, subsequently, of
the clutch, thus damaging the transmission compo-
nents.

NOTE: This inspection must be performed at the

beginning of each new season.

Park vehicle safely

• Stop vehicle on a level surface, not on a slope.
• Disengage PTO.
• Engage the park brake.
• STOP the engine.
• Remove the key.
• Before you leave the operator’s seat, wait for engine and all moving parts to STOP.

Stay clear of rotating drivelines

Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious injury or death:
• Wear close fitting clothing.
• STOP the engine and be sure PTO driveline is stopped before getting near it.

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 REMOVING

Removing tiller with Quick Coupler

1. Raise tiller.
2. Put parking stand (A) in the DOWN position:
Install spring locking pin (C) in order to secure parking
stand (A) to the tiller bracket (B). C
3. Lower tiller to the ground.
4. Disconnect driveline from tractor by pulling back on
coupler to release it from the LOCKED position. A
5. Raise the two Quick Coupler levers (D) to unloch B
tiller (Quick Coupler figure, page 9).
Only skid version
6. Lower Quick Coupler till further free the tiller.
7. Drive tractor forward slowly.

Removing - Page 11
 OPERATING

Operate safely
• Protect your hands when you inspect or unplug the tiller. You may need gloves or tools, such as a
screwdriver or scraper. Be sure hardware is tight. Repair or replace damaged, badly worn, or missing
parts. Be sure guards and shields are in good condition and fastened in place. Make any necessary
adjustments before you operate.

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• DO NOT let anyone, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, ride
on machine or vehicle. Riders are subject to injury such
as being thrown off. Riders may also obstruct the
operator’s view, resulting in the machine being oper-
ated in an unsafe manner.
• DO NOT let children or an untrained person operate
machine.
• DO NOT wear radio or music headphones while oper-
ating the machine. Safe operation requires your full
attention.
• DO NOT operate the tractor and tiller when you are
tired or ill.

It is absolutely forbidden to stand between the tractor and the implement when
maneuvering the lift control from the outside.

Operating - Page 12
 OPERATING

Wear appropriate clothing

• Wear close fitting clothing and safely equipment appropriate for the job.
• Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing, wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs.

Stay clear of rotating drivelines

Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious injury or death:
• Wear close fitting clothing
• Stop the engine and be sure PTO drivelines is stopped before getting near it.

CAUTION: Before you work around hitch: A

• STOP engine.
• LOCK park brake.
• FIRMLY block tiller on horizontal surface.

Raising parking stand

1. Remove spring locking pin (C).
2. Slide parking stand (A) and way up on tiller bracket B
(B).
3. Fasten with spring locking pin (C). C

Only skid version

Lowering parking stand
1. Remove spring locking pin (C).
2. Slide parking stand (A) and put down on tiller bracket (B).
3. Install spring locking pin in order to secure parking
stand to the tiller bracket.
4. Fasten with spring locking pin (C).

Leveling attachments (side-to-side)

1. Start the engine. Raise the tiller. C
2. Stop the engine. Lock the park brake.

A
CAUTION: DO NOT work under a raised B
tiller unless it is safely supported.
Only skid version
Operating - Page 13
 OPERATING

Leveling tiller (front-to-rear) A

1.Start the engine.
2.Lower the tiller to 25 mm (1 in.) off the ground.
3.Stop the engine.
B
4.Make sure the top of the tiller is LEVEL, or PARALLEL
with the ground, front-to-rear.
5.Adjust level, if necessary. To adjust level:
a. Start the engine.
b. Lower the tiller to the ground.
c. Stop the engine.
d. Loosen jam nut (A).
• Shorten the center link (B) to lower the front of the
tiller.
• Lengthen the center link (B) to raise the front of
the tiller.
e. Tighten jam nut.

CAUTION: Before you work around hitch:

• STOP engine.
• LOCK park brake.
D
• FIRMLY block tiller on horizontal surface.
A

Adjusting skid shoes (only skid version) C B

Before adjusting skid shoes lift tiller, place tiller on top of

two wooden blocks underneath tiller rotor (see figure).

1. Raise tiller.
2. Place wooden blocks.
3. Lower tiller on wooden blocks.
4. Loosen pivot bolt (A) and (D).
5. Loosen adjusting bolt (B) and lock nut.
6. Adjust skid shoe (C) to desired position.
7. Tighten bolts (A), (B) and (D).

NOTE: Adjust both skid shoes to same depth.

6. Repeat above steps for the other skid shoe.

Adjusting roller
To adjust working depth on this type of machine is adjusted either the center crank (1).

DANGER: Turn the adjustment handle only when the tractor is at a standstill and with the
power take-off disconnected. Do not carry out this adjustment by operating from the tractor.

Operating - Page 14
 OPERATING

Adjusting leveling board 1

Besides supporting the levelling plate and acting as a
shock absorber for it during road transport, the spring
ram (1) prevents the machine from overturning when
parking.
To adjust the spring pre-loading, screw or unscrew the
upper nut (2) using the spring adjuster.
The effect of the levelling plate on the soil can be
increased or decreased depending on the position,
established by of the nut (2) in the various holes in the
ram (3).
3 2
1. Lower leveling board to top of ground (C):
• Tilled soil (D) will be fine and level.
• Tractor speed will determine size of clods (E).

2. Raise leveling board (C):

• Tilled soil (D) will be coarse and rough. 1
• Tractor speed will determine size of clods (E).

CAUTION: Before you work around hitch:

• STOP engine.
• LOCK park brake.
• FIRMLY block tiller on horizontal surface. C

E
B
Change speed

Rotary harrows are equipped with a gearshift with one

pair of gears. A variety of rotation speeds of the rotor can C
be obtained so that the needs of the operator can be
better met. E
It is very useful for land which is uneven in that it makes D
rotary hoeing easy and at the same time allows the trac-
tor to be maintained at a constant speed.
To change tiller speed you must:
1) Unscrew its bolds and remove the rear cover of the
gearbox.

CAUTION: Watch out: oil will come out.

2) It is advisable to bend the rotary cultivator forwards.

3) Pull the gears off their shafts and invert the position
of their seats.
Operating - Page 15
 OPERATING

The name-plate on the cover gives the number of teeth of the gear pair originally installed by the Manufac-
turer, furthermore, as on page 4 of this handbook, there are the speeds pertainig to the pairs of gears
monuted on purchase, plus of the spare pairs.
Each rotary cultivator with gear change has a label which indicates the gear couple mounted as first
equipment. The label is attached to the third-point.

CAUTION: Be very careful and ensure to use the right gears, since some gear pairs can-
not be inverted, and gears from different pairs cannot be interchanged. Strictly comply
whith the pairs of gears indicated, in the chart on page 4.

Optimum tilling depends on two factors:

1) Forward speed of the tractor.
2) Rotation speed of the blade-carrying rotor.
The faster the rotor rotates, the more chopped up the soil will be.

Tilling tips

Before You till:

• Pick up rocks and foreign objects.
• Mow tall weeds and grass to keep them from wrapping around tines or tine shaft.
• Check tines. Loose, bent, broken, or missing tines reduce operating efficiency. If necessary, replace
tines.
Test the soil by squeezing it in your hand. If soil forms a ball, it is too wet to till. If soil does not compress
easily or falls apart, it is ready to till.
DO NOT till when soil is wet. Wet soil will stick to the tines and tine shaft. Wet soil will also dry out and
become hard, making it hard to work with during the growing season.

During tilling

CAUTION: Never lower tiller into the ground while the tractor is turning.

• DO NOT back up or make sharp turn with tiller in ground.

• Move PTO switch lever to ON when tiller is out of the ground. Move tractor forward and lower tiller into
the ground.
• When you till hard ground or sod, till at a shallow depth on first pass. Increase depth on each pass.
• When tilling on a hillside:
- Work up the the slope, if possible.
- If lateral work cannot be avoided, work from the top to the bottom in order to limit any terracing effect.

Replacement parts
See Service Dealer for original parts.
PART NUMBERS MAY CHANGE, use part numbers listed at the end of this manual when you order. If a
number changes, your dealer will have the latest number.
WHEN YOU ORDER PARTS, your Frontier Equipment dealer needs your machine serial number. This is
the number you have recorded in the INTRODUCTION section in the front of this manual.

Operating - Page 16
 SERVICE MACHINE SAFELY

Practice safe maintenance

• Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep area clean and dry.

• Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is moving. Keep safety devices in place and in
working condition. Keep hardware tight.
• To prevent from getting caught, keep hands, feet, clothing, jewelry, and long hair away from any moving
parts.
• Before servicing machine, lower it to the ground. Disengage all power and stop the vehicle engine. Lock
vehicle park brake and remove the key.
• Securely support any machine elements that must be raised for maintenance.
• Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix damage immediately. Replace worn or broken
parts. Remove any buildup of grease, oil, or debris.
• Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair its function and safety.

Wear appropriate clothing

• Wear close fitting clothing and safely equipment appropriate for the job.
• Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of earing, wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs.
• Do not wear radio or music headphones while servicing the machine. Safe servicing requires your full
attention.

Stay clear of rotating drivelines

Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious injury or death:

• Stop the engine and be sure PTO drivelines is stopped before getting near it.

Service Machine Safely - Page 17

 SERVICE LUBRICATION

Service lubrication

WARNING: • Firmly block tiller on horizontal surface.

• Always keep oils and greases well away from children’s reach.
• Always thoroughly read the warnings and precautions indicated on the
containers. Avoid contact with the skin.
• Always thoroughly and fully wash after use. The utilized oils should be
treated in compliance with the current anti-pollution laws.

Every 8 work hours

• Grease the cardan shaft cross journals (A) and (B).
• Check that the bolts fixing the hoe blades (H) are well
tightened.
• Grease the rotor spindles (C).

Every 50 work hours

• Check the level of the oil in the gearbox or in the reduction A
unit (D) and top off to the level mark on the rod as necessary. B
• Side transmission gears: check the level of the oil in the A
side casing of the transmission unit, unscrewing the level
plug (G) and checking that oil flows out.
Add oil through the fill plug (E) if necessary. It should flow
from the level plug.

Every 400 work hours

• Change the oil in the reduction unit and transmission casing
by completely draining off the old oil through the drain plug
under the reduction unit and through the transmission drain
plug.

Service Lubrication - Page 18

 SERVICE LUBRICATION

D
➤

C
F
H

Greasing and lubricant points

POINT OIL QUANTITY: lt (US gal.)
C) Rotor spindle lubricator
D) Reduction unit oil plug
Reduction unit oil (D) 4 (1,04)
E) Transmission oil fill plug
F) Transmission oil drain plug
G) Transmission oil level plug Transmission oil fill gears (E) 3,7 (0,96)
H) Hoe blades fixing bolts

Lubricants
• It is advisable to use SAE 85W/140 OIL or equivalent for the reduction unit (or gear box) and side
transmission.
• It is advisable to use GR MU EP 2 GREASE or equivalent for all greasing points.

Bolts tightening torques - settings given in Nm (lb-ft)

Fine pitch screws CLASS
6.6 8.8 10.9 12.9
M8 x 1 15 (11) 26 (19) 36 (26.5) 44 (32.5)
M10 x 1.25 30 (22) 52 (38) 74 (54) 88 (65)
M12 x 1.25 51 (37.5) 91 (67) 127 (94) 153 (113)
M14 x 1.5 81 (60) 143 (105) 201 (148) 241 (178)
M16 x 1.5 120 (88) 214 (158) 301 (222) 361 (266)
M18 x 1.5 173 (127) 308 (227) 433 (319) 520 (384)
M20 x 1.5 242 (178) 431 (318) 606 (447) 727 (536)
M22 x 1.5 321 (237) 571 (421) 803 (592) 964 (711)
M24 x 2 411 (303) 731 (539) 1028 (758) 1234 (910)
M27 x 2 601 (443) 1070 (790) 1504 (1110) 1806 (1333)
M30 x 2 832 (614) 1480 (1090) 2081 (1535) 2498 (1843)

Service Lubrication - Page 19

 SERVICE

Replacing tines

CAUTION: To prevent injuri: Wear heavy gloves when replacing tines.

To get the best performance from your tiller:

• Replace badly bent, worn, or broken tines immediatly.
• Replace worn or broken hardware (see your Frontier dealer for correct hardware).
• MAKE SURE to replace tines on ONE spindle at time to keep spiral tine pattern.
• Tine cutting edge MUST BE facing forward in direction of tine rotation.

CAUTION: Make sure you block tiller before doing any service on the tiller.
• STOP engine. • LOCK park brake. • FIRMLY block tiller on horizontal surface.

Tines can be changed with the tiller mounted on tractor. Make sure you block the tiller before doing any
service on the tiller.

A
Tines
Before replacing tines make sure the tiller is firmly
blocked.
The tines with which the rotary tiller is equipped can work
soils of normal conformation. Check the degree of wear
and condition of the tines each day. If the blades should
accidentally bend (or break) during work, they must be
immediately replaced.
First - Identify tines:
Remember to mount the new tine in exactly the same
position as the old one (A). If several tines must be B
C
replaced, it is advisable to remove and assemble one tine
Rear
at a time in order to prevent positioning errors.
The tillers are normally equipped with 4 blades per flange.
Second - Install New Tines:
1. Raise tiller with a safe lifting device.
1. Put safety stands or blocks under tiller.
3. Stand facing rear of tiller and study placement of tines.
4. Remove four bolts, lock washers, and nuts (C). Front

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 TROUBLESHOOTING

NOTE: Make sure to replace tines on ONE spindle at a time to keep spiral tine pattern.

5. Remove left-hand tine (A) and right-hand tine (B).

6. Install new tines and fasten with bolts, lock washers, and nuts (removed above).

NOTE: Two bolts go in from each side. Refer to sketch at right.

7. Tighten bolts.

CAUTION: The heads of the bolts fixing the hoe blades in place must be on the side of the
hoe blades themselves, while the nut with relative washer must be on the flange side (B).
Tighten bolts to 201 Nm.

Using troubleshooting chart

If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this chart, see your Frontier dealer for service.
When you have checked all the possible causes listed and you are still experiencing the problem, see
your Frontier dealer.

IF CHECK
EXCESSIVE TINE WEAR Replace loose or bent tine.
Replace tine when worn to a point.
TILLER BUMPING ON GROUND Obstacles entangled in tines.
Blades incorrectly mounted with no tine spiral effect.
Tines fitted with blunt edge leading.
Broken tines.
INSUFFICIENT DEPTH OBTAINED Adjust depth control skids/roller.
Insufficient power - use lower tractor speed.
Gear cover on hard soil - further passes required.
Blades rolling over ground - use lower tractor speed.
Adjust depth control on tractor.
TILLED SOIL TOO FINE Raise leveling board.
Use a faster tractor ground speed.
TILLED SOIL TOO COARSE Lower leveling board.
Use lower tractor speed.
Wait until soil is drier.
TINES BALLING UP WITH SOIL Raise leveling board.
Decrease tractor speed.
Ground too sticky for working.
CUTTING TOO DEEP ON ONE SIDE Tiller not level:
• Level tiller.
• Adjust depth control skid/roller.
NOT OVERLAPPING Drive closer to last run.
Start in center and go around clockwise (tilled soil to the right of the operator.)
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 STORING MACHINE

Storing tiller

CAUTION: Before you work around hitch:

• STOP engine.
• LOCK park brake.
• FIRMLY block tiller on horizontal surface.

1. Put parking stand in the DOWN position (See Lowering Parking Stand in the Operating Tiller section).
2. Disconnect tiller from tractor (See Removing section).
3. Clean tiller and inside of driveline shield.
4. Repair or replace badly worn or damaged parts.
5. Tighten hardware.
6. Lubricate tiller.
7. Store tiller in a dry place on a hard level surface with the parking stand in the LOWERED position.
8. If you store tiller outside, put a waterproof cover on it.

Removing tiller from storage

1. Install tiller on the tractor.

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 ASSEMBLY

Assembly

CAUTION: FIRMLY block tiller on horizontal surface.

Installing parking stand (phase 1, operating 1. Only skid version)

1) Put parking stand (A) and fasten bolts (B) and nuts (C).
Tighten lock nuts to the requested tightening torque.

Installing all assy against overturning (phase 1, operation 2. Roller and skid version)

1) Install the linkage (D) on the frame (E) with the two bolts M14x1.5x45 (F) and the two nuts (G) screw
tightening torques 143Nm (105 lib-ft).
2) Fix the bracket (H) on the levelling bonnet (I) with the bolt M14x1.5x45 (L) and nut (M) screw tightening
torques 143Nm (105 lib-ft).

Installing draft link brackets (phase 2, operation 1. Roller and skid version)

NOTE: the holes on bracket should be on up (see figure)

3) Put each link brackets (A) and (B) on tool bar and fasten bolts and nuts (C and D).
Do not tighten bolts and nuts at this time.
4) Measure distance between draft, link brackets (A). For the correct measurement of the brackets, cantered
with the gear box, see the table page 4.
5) Tighten lock bolts (C) and nuts (D) to secure draft link brackets to tool bar.
Fine pitch screws: M18x1.5 screw tightening torques 308Nm (227 lib-ft).

Installing tree point hitch on tiller (phase 2, operating 2. Roller and skid version)

1) Installing tree point hitch point (E) on tiller frame and tigten bolts (F) and nuts (G) to the requested
tightening torque. M14x1.5 screw tightening torques 143Nm (105 lib-ft).

Installing cage roller (phase 3. Only for roller version)

1) Fix the right and left plate (A) on the roller side panel (B) with the 4 bolts M 16x1.5x45 (C) and the 4 nuts
(D), screw tightening torques 214Nm (158 lib-ft).
2) Remove the two hinge stirrup (E) from the transmission and lateral panel (F, G).
3) Put the two hinge stirrup (E) on the right and left plate (A).
4) Fix the two hinge stirrup (E) on the transmission and lateral panel (F, G) with the two bolts M12x1.25x35
(H) and the nuts (I) screw tightening torques 91Nm (68 lib-ft).
5) Put the central jack (L) in to upper linkage (M), fix the tree bolts M14x1.5x35 and nuts (H and O) screw
tightening torques 143Nm (105 lib-ft).
6) Install the central jack (L) on stirrup (P) with the pin (Q) and the split pin (R).

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 ASSEMBLY

PHASE 1
(Only skid version)

OPERATION 1 OPERATION 2
G D E D

B
I F

A
H M L

PHASE 2
(Roller and skid version)

OPERATION 2

E
OPERATION 1 G
F
C

A
B
D

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PHASE 3

H
G
E
C
A

D
I I
F D

H
E
A C B

M N

O
N L

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 ASSEMBLY / SPARE PARTS

Installing driveline on tiller

NOTE: Shield removed for clarity ONLY. ALWAYS

keep shield in place.

1. Pull coupler back and slide driveline on driveshaft until

coupler LOCKS in place.

NOTE: You should hear a clicking sound when

driveline is properly installed.

Spare parts
Spare parts should be ordered from your Dealer and
should always include the following indications:

• Type, model and serial number of the machine.

These data are punched on the data plate with which
every implement is equipped.

• Code number of the required spare part. This will be

found in the spare parts catalogue.

• Description of the part and required quantity.

• Table number.

• Means of dispatch. If this item is not indicated, the Manufacturer, while dedicating particular care to this
service, shall not be held responsible for delays in delivery caused by cases of force majeure.
Transport expenses shall always be at the consignee’s charge. The goods travel at the purchaser’s risk
and peril even when sold ex destination.

NOTE: The terms right or left indicated in the descriptions refer to the implement when viewed from
the rear side.

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 WARRANTY

WARRANTY

MASCHIO S.p.A. warrants this product to be free from defect in material and workmanship. Except as otherwise set forth below, the
duration of this Warranty shall be for TWELVE (12) MONTHS COMMENCING ON THE DATE OF DELIVERY OF THE PROD-
UCT TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER.

Under no circumstances wilI this Warranty apply in the event that the product, in the good faith opinion of MASCHIO, has been
subjected to improper operation, improper maintenance, misuse, or an accident. This Warranty does not apply in the event that the
product has been materially modified or repaired by someone other than MASCHIO, a MASCHIO authorized dealer or distributor,
and/or a MASCHIO authorized service center. This Warranty does not cover normal wear or tear, or normal maintenance items. This
Warranty also does not cover repairs made with parts other than those obtainable through MASCHIO.

This Warranty is extended solely to the original purchaser of the product. Should the original purchaser sell or otherwise transfer this
product to a third party, this Warranty does not transfer to the third party purchaser in any way. There are no third party beneficiaries
of this Warranty.

MASCHIO makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to engines, batteries, tires or other parts or accessories not manufac-
tured by MASCHIO. Warranties for these items, if any, are provided separately by their respective manufacturers.

MASCHIO’ obligation under this Warranty is limited to, at MASCHIO’ option, the repair or replacement, free of charge, of the
product if MASCHIO, in its sole discretion, deems it to be defective or in noncompliance with this Warranty. The product must be
returned to MASCHIO S.p.A. with proof of purchase within thirty (30) days after such defect or noncompliance is discovered
or should have been discovered, routed through the dealer and distributor from whom the purchase was made, transportation
charges prepaid. MASCHIO shall complete such repair or replacement within a reasonable time after MASCHIO receives the
product.
THERE ARE NO OTHER REMEDIES UNDER THIS WARRANTY. THE REMEDY OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IS THE
SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY.

THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE OF THIS WARRANTY.
MASCHIO S.p.A. MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND MASCHIO SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICU-
LAR PURPOSE.

MASCHIO S.p.A. shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential losses, damages or expenses, arising directly or indi-
rectly from the product, whether such claim is based upon breach of contract, breach of warranty, negligence, strict liability in
tort or any other legal theory. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, MASCHIO specifically disclaims any damages
relating to (i) lost profits, business, revenues or goodwill; (ii) loss of crops; (iii) loss because of delay in harvesting; (iv) any expense
or loss incurred for labor, supplies, substitute machinery or rental; or (v) any other type of damage to property or economic loss.

This Warranty is subject to any existing conditions of supply which may directly affect MASCHIO’ ability to obtain materials or
manufacture replacement parts.

No agent, representative, dealer, distributor, serviceperson, salesperson, or employee of any company, including without limitation,
MASCHIO S.p.A., its authorized dealers, distributors, and service centers, is authorized to alter, modity, or enlarge this Warranty.

This Warranty is effective only if the warranty registration is returned within ten (10) days.

For warranty services contact your selling dealer.

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 WARRANTY

WARRANTY FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS

MASCHIO S.p.A. warrants this product to be free from defect in material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the
date of delivery of the product to the original purchaser.

Under no circumstances will this Warranty apply in the event that the product, in the good faith opinion of MASCHIO, has been
subjected to improper operation, improper maintenance, misuse, or an accident. This Warranty does not cover normal wear or tear, or
normal maintenance items.

This Warranty is extended solely to the original purchaser of the product. Should the original purchaser sell or otherwise transfer this
product to a third party, this Warranty does not transfer to the third party purchaser in any way. There are no third party beneficiaries
of this Warranty.

MASCHIO’ obligation under this Warranty is limited to, at MASCHIO’ option, the repair or replacement, free of charge, of the
product if MASCHIO, in its sole discretion, deems it to be defective or in noncompliance with this Warranty. The product must be
returned to MASCHIO with proof of purchase within thirty (30) days after such defect or noncompliance is discovered or
should have been discovered, routed through the dealer and distributor from whom the purchase was made, transportation
charges prepaid. MASCHIO shall complete such repair or replacement within a reasonable time after MASCHIO receives the
product. THERE ARE NO OTHER REMEDIES UNDER THIS WARRANTY THE REMEDY OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IS
THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY

THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE OF THIS WARRANTY.
MASCHIO MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND MASCHIO SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.

MASCHIO shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential losses, damages or expenses, arising directly or indirectly
from the product, whether such claim is based upon breach of contract, breach of warranty, negligence, strict liability in tort
or any other legal theory. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, MASCHIO specifically disclaims any damages relating
to (i) lost profits, business, revenues or goodwill; (ii) loss of crops; (iii) loss because of delay in harvesting; (iv) any expense or loss
incurred for labor, supplies, substitute machinery or rental; or (v) any other type of damage to property or economic loss.

This Warranty is subject to any existing conditions of supply which may directly affect MASCHIO’ ability to obtain materials or
manufacture replacement parts.

No agent, representative, dealer, distributor, service person, salesperson, or employee of any company, including without limitation,
MASCHIO, its authorized dealers, distributors, and service centers, is authorized to alter, modify, or enlarge this Warranty.

For warranty services contact your selling dealer.

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