John Deere Tiller RT 1307 User Manual

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 1380  
RT 1307 WR  
RT 1308  
RT 1308 WR  
RT 1310  
RT 1380 WR  
RT 1310 WR  
Cod. F07010184 / Rev. 01 (2006-01)  
 
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,  
will result in death or serious injury.  
DANGER  
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.  
WARNING  
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may  
result in minor or moderate injury.  
CAUTION  
Indicates that a failure to observe can cause damage to equipment.  
Indicates helpful information.  
IMPORTANT  
NOTE  
Cod. F07010184 / Rev. 01 (2006-01)  
 
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
SKID VERSION  
ROLLER VERSION  
Model  
Work/width Tractor HP Tractor HP  
Weight  
lbs.  
Side  
PTO  
Speeds  
Input  
Hitch  
Tines  
STD  
Rotor  
Rotor  
inches  
min  
max  
Drive  
shaft  
gear box  
speed  
blades  
flanges  
Cat. “II”  
Quick  
coupler  
Cat. “II”  
Quick  
coupler  
Cat. “II”  
Quick  
coupler  
Cat. “II”  
Quick  
RT 1370  
RT 1370 WR  
72  
72  
50  
50  
130  
130  
1373  
1628  
Gear  
Gear  
Gear  
Gear  
Gear  
Slip  
Clutch  
2 + 2  
Speed  
540  
540  
540  
540  
540  
L
L
L
L
L
6
6
6
6
6
8
RT 1380  
RT 1380 WR  
82  
82  
60  
60  
130  
130  
1487  
1760  
Slip  
Clutch  
2 + 2  
Speed  
9
RT 1307  
RT 1307 WR  
91  
91  
70  
70  
130  
130  
1602  
1878  
Slip  
Clutch  
2 + 2  
Speed  
10  
11  
13  
RT 1308  
RT 1308 WR  
101  
101  
80  
80  
130  
130  
1707  
2002  
Slip  
Clutch  
2 + 2  
Speed  
coupler  
Cat. “II”  
Quick  
RT 1310  
RT 1310 WR  
121  
121  
100  
100  
130  
130  
1918  
2244  
Slip  
Clutch  
2 + 2  
Speed  
coupler  
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - HITCH  
RT: Cat. «II» Quick Coupler  
rpm  
Cat. II Quick Coupler pin Ø mm 32 (inch 1.26)  
rpm  
540  
A
B
175  
214  
262  
143  
21  
19  
17  
23  
19  
21  
23  
17  
Ø
Ø
=
mm 823 - inch 32,4 cat. 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.  
Safety Signs - Page 5