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ROTARY
TILLER
"T" SERIES
Starting with Serial No:
Operation, Service
& Parts Manual
February 2016
Form: T355Tiller/T355Tiller_08-17

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  • Page 1 ROTARY TILLER "T" SERIES Starting with Serial No: Operation, Service & Parts Manual February 2016 Form: T355Tiller/T355Tiller_08-17...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Replacing clutch linings ..............16 SPARE PARTS How to order spare parts ..............17 Troubleshooting chart ............... 18 Tiller Assembly T230, T280 & T305 ..........19 Drive Assembly .................. 21 Gearbox Assembly ................23 Rotorshaft Assembly ................. 25 Rotorshaft ................... 27 Main Deck Assembly ................
  • Page 3 No part of this manual shall be reproduced, copied or disseminated by any means, without manufacturer prior authorization in writing. Gearmore reserves the right to make any necessary changes without giving prior notice, in order to optimize the quality and safety features and does not commit itself to updating this manual every time a change is made.
  • Page 4: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION APPLICATION The T Series Rotary Tillers are designed to till soil for seedbed or planting preparation. The T Series Tillers are adapted for tractors with 540 and 1000 rpm PTO speeds and Category 2, 3-point hitch tractors up to 160 HP. SYMBOLS This booklet contains three "safety pictograms"...
  • Page 5: Safety Labels

    Failure to comply with these warnings may result in severe injuries or even death. Make sure that the labels are always present and legible; should this not be the case, contact your nearest Gearmore dealer to request replacements.
  • Page 6: Technical Data

    GENERAL INFORMATION TECHNICAL DATA Tilling Weight Working Depth Side Blades Width (Approx.) (Max.) Drive Blades Model (Qty.) Blades/ Shape inches lbs. Inches Chain Gear Flange 90-100 2140 Curved 100-120 1110 2205 Curved 120-160 1150 2275 Curved 120-160 1250 2415 Curved When asking for information or technical service, always specify the machine type and width.
  • Page 7: Main Parts Terminology

    GENERAL INFORMATION MAIN PARTS TERMINOLOGY Frame Lower 3-point hitches Upper 3-point hitch Cardan guard 3-point mast Rotor Tines Side skids Transmission case Cover...
  • Page 8: Identification Plate

    GENERAL INFORMATION IDENTIFICATION PLATE An identification plate is placed on each tiller and is structured as follows: Serial number (sample): RECOMMENDED USE The tillers described in this instruction and maintenance manual, have been designed explicitly to till the land. Any other use jeopardizes the operator's safety and the machine integrity. INAPPROPRIATE USE The tillers shall not be used as follows: •...
  • Page 9: Safety

    SAFETY SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE Most of the accidents, which occur while the operator is using the machine or the equipment or carrying out maintenance and repair activities, are caused by the non-compliance with the main safety requirements. Therefore the potential risks must be fully understood and special attention must be paid to the activity which is being executed.
  • Page 10: Preparation

    SAFETY PREPARATION Preparing For Work: • Do not drink alcohol, take drugs, or any other substances which may affect your ability to use the equipment before or when working. • Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in the tractor to prevent the machine from stopping during work.
  • Page 11: Set Up

    SET-UP ATTACHMENT TO THE TRACTOR This tiller may be attached to any tractor equipped with a Cat. 2, 3-point hitch with suitable ball ends. Before attaching the equipment to the tractor, set both on flat and smooth ground and make sure that nobody is standing beween them. 3-POINT CATEGORY 2 HITCH To connect the tiller to the tractor's Cat.
  • Page 12 SET-UP Picture 3 2) Remove the cotter pins from the hitch pins (picture 3); 3) Remove the lower hitch pins from the lower hitch blocks (picture 3); 4) 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;...
  • Page 13 SET-UP 5) Insert the lower hitch pins through the Picture 5 hitch blocks and ball ends (picture 5); 6) Secure them by means of the cotter pins which were previously removed (picture 5); 7) Connect the tractor top link to the third upper point by removing the pin located between the two plates, inserting the top link and securing it by means of the cotter pin.
  • Page 14: Pto Shaft Connection

    SET-UP PTO SHAFT CONNECTION Before installing the PTO shaft make sure that the RPM rating and the direction of rotation match those of the tractor. Carefully read the PTO shaft and tractor instructions. Furthermore, accurately read the instructions of the manufacturer of the PTO shaft and of the tractor.
  • Page 15: Working Depth Adjustment

    SET-UP Picture 7 COVER ADJUSTMENT The rear cover can be adjusted in height to better compact the ground and make it flat. The adjustment can be made by releasing chain A (picture 7) from upper hook B and inserting it back to the needed height. These operations shall be made only on working ground and only after having stopped the engine, disengaged the power takeoff and pulled the parking brake.
  • Page 16: Leveling Board Adjustment

    SET-UP Picture 9 SPEED GEAR SETUP The Series T gearbox is provided with two pair of gears. By changing their relative position 4 different rotor speeds are achieved. Choose the desired rotor speed and follow the instructions below: 1) Drain the oil from the gearbox; 2) Remove the cover A unscrewing the lobe knobs B (see picture 9).
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE These activities must be carried out with the engine off, the power take off disengaged and the hand brake ap- plied. If needed, lift the equipment and place it on sup- ports, thus preventing any injuries that might be caused by a sudden fall of the equipment.
  • Page 18: Every 8 Working Hours

    MAINTENANCE EVERY 8 WORKING HOURS • Grease the PTO shaft crosses. EVERY 20 WORKING HOURS • Grease the PTO shaft inner drive tube. EVERY 50 WORKING HOURS • Check the oil level in the external rotor bearing through the inspection plug B. If needed remove the plug A and add SAE EP 80W90 oil (picture 11).
  • Page 19: Replacing Clutch Linings

    REPLACING CLUTCH LININGS Mount clutch assembly in vise. Remove all bolts and nuts (Ref. A). Disassemble all components. Check the condition of all parts, friction plates especially. Replace clutch linings (Ref. B). Reassemble the components, install spring with their corresponding bolts and nuts. Tighten nuts following an alternating cross pattern until reaching a height of 28.5 mm (1.122").
  • Page 20: Spare Parts

    SPARE PARTS The maintenance activities must be carried out with the engine off, the power take off disengaged, the parking brake engaged, and the equipment placed on the ground. BLADES REPLACEMENT To assure the optimum efficiency of the machine, make sure that the tiller blades are in a good working condition and that their bolts are tightened;...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Drive shaft damaged Replace worn drive shaft Tines broken off Replace damaged tines Excessive vibration Bent rotor shaft Replace rotor shaft PTO Clutch slipping Check slip clutch adjustment Rotor shaft does not turn Replace clutch discs Tractor lower lift arm out Adjust lift arm Tilling deeper on...
  • Page 22: Tiller Assembly T230, T280 & T305

    SPARE PARTS TILLER ASSEMBLY - T230, T280 & T305...
  • Page 23 SPARE PARTS TILLER ASSEMBLY - T230, T280 & T305 REF# QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4004098 3rd Lower Point Arm 6350010 Shear Pin Ø10 4304008 3rd Point Pin Ø28 L=143 3021108016 Screw M8 x 16 UNI 5739 3625000008 Washer Ø8 UNI 1751...
  • Page 24: Drive Assembly

    SPARE PARTS DRIVE ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 25 U-Bolt 3021112035 Screw M12 x 35 UNI 5739 3625000014 Washer D14 UNI 1751 3414101014 Nut M14 UNI 5587 4004042 External Side Support T230 4004043 External Side Support T255 4004044 External Side Support T280 4004045 External Side Support T305 4014015 External Side Support T355...
  • Page 26: Gearbox Assembly

    SPARE PARTS GEARBOX ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 27 Shfat T230 4214061 Shaft T255 4214062 Shaft T280 4214063 Shaft T305 4214065 Shaft T355 4004032 Side Support T230 4004033 Side Support T255 4004034 Side Support T280 4004035 Side Support T305 4014019 Side Support T355 6105590 Oil Seal 55 x 90 x 10 gm...
  • Page 28: Rotorshaft Assembly

    SPARE PARTS ROTORSHAFT ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 29 SPARE PARTS REF# QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 3021110010 Screw M10 X 10 UNI 5739 6470114 Seal Washer Ø14 3444014 Oil Plug M14 x 1.5 3021114040 Screw M14 x 40 UNI 5739 3635100014 Washer D14 UNI 1751 4644001 External Support 4784118 Gasket 3021114035 Screw M14 x 35 UNI 5739...
  • Page 30: Rotorshaft

    SPARE PARTS ROTORSHAFT REF# QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4004846 Standard Rotor T230 4004847 Standard Rotor T255 4004848 Standard Rotor T280 4004849 Standard Rotor T305 4004858 Standard Rotor T355 As Req’d 3414102014 Nut M14 UNI 5587 As Req’d 3635100014 Washer Ø14 UNI 1751 As Req’d...
  • Page 31 SPARE PARTS REF# QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 3021110010 Screw M10 X 10 UNI 5739 6470114 Seal Washer Ø14 3444014 Oil Plug M14 x 1.5 3021114040 Screw M14 x 40 UNI 5739 3635100014 Washer D14 UNI 1751 4644001 External Support 4784118 Gasket 3021114035 Screw M14 x 35 UNI 5739...
  • Page 32: Main Deck Assembly

    SPARE PARTS MAIN DECK ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 33 Foot Pin 6351003 Split Pin Ø3 3444101008 Nut M8 DIN 980 3604100008 Washer Ø8 UNI 6592 4302005 Collar 4134282 CE Shield T230 4134284 CE Shield T255 4134285 CE Shield T280 4134286 CE Shield T305 4014022 External Side Narrow Skid 4014023...
  • Page 34: Tailboard Assembly

    RH Bonnet Extension 3021112025 Screw M12 x 25 UNI 5739 4014026 LH Bonnet Extension 3021112030 Screw M12 x 30 UNI 5739 4002330 Cover Pin T230 4002332 Cover Pin T255 402333 Cover Pin T280 4002334 Cover Pin T305 4012340 Cover Pin T355...
  • Page 35 SPARE PARTS REF# QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4004252 LH Bonnet T230 4004253 LH Bonnet T255 4004254 LH Bonnet T280 4004255 LH Bonnet T305 4004259 LH Bonnet T355 4302183 Chain Hook 4212214 Spring 4004248 RH Bonnet T230 4004249 RH Bonnet T255...
  • Page 36: Tiller Assembly T355

    SPARE PARTS TILLER ASSEMBLY T355...
  • Page 37 SPARE PARTS TILLER ASSEMBLY T355 REF# PART NO. DESCRIPTION 6350010 Shear Pin D10 4004088 3rd Point Upper Plate 4014017 Right Side Support 3021114035 Bolt M14 x 35 x 2 UNI 5739 3414101014 Nut M14 UNI 5587 3625000014 Washer D14 UNI 1751 5304435 3rd Point Pin D25 L=138 3021114045...
  • Page 38 SPARE PARTS TILLER ASSEMBLY T355 REF# PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4934240 Shaft Shield Support 21312 Bearing 21312 4814003 Left Square Blade 3021110030 Bolt M10 x 30 x 1.5 UNI 5739 3414101010 Nut M10 UNI 5587 4704654 Adjusting Rod Plate 4644030 Skid Fixing Plate 4004146 Fixing Extension Support 4704653...
  • Page 39 SPARE PARTS TILLER ASSEMBLY T355 REF# PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4644005 Bearing Support 4784118 Bonnet Gasket 4644001 External Support Bonnet 4724004 Driving Gear Z18 4674003 Chain (13 chain link) 4302183 Chain Plate 4704006 6310 Bearing 6310 4004122 Plate 6310130 Circlip I D130 4784734 Gasket 4234004...
  • Page 40: Gearbox Assembly T355

    SPARE PARTS GEARBOX ASSEMBLY T355...
  • Page 41 SPARE PARTS REF# PART NO. DESCRIPTION 3021110040 Bolt M10 x 40 x 1.5 UNI 5739 24.40600301 Open Cover 45x62x8 Oil Seal 45 x 62 x 8 37.TSVCO.3-8-O Plug 24.40600300 Closed Cover 30309 Tapered Roller Bearing 30309 37.TL.1-2-190A Oil Level Charge Plug 3021110025 Bolt TE M10 x 25 UNI 57390 01.406LF000...
  • Page 42 SPARE PARTS DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY - EYE81074-2255 REF# QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1028010 Yoke Assembly (1-3/8” 6 Spline) 1581038 Push Pin Kit 1008020 Cross Assembly 1708067 Outer Tube Yoke 6331090 10 x 90 Elastic Pin 1818055 Outer Tube 1817055 Inner Tube 1708069 Inner Tube Yoke 1448032...
  • Page 43: Driveshaft Ye01074-13747

    SPARE PARTS DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY - YE01074-13747 REF# QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1010013 Yoke Assy Tractor End (1-3/8” 6 Spline) 1010018 Yoke Assy Tractor End (1-3/8” 21 Spline) 1010028 Yoke Assy Tractor End (1-3/4” 20 Spline) 1581040 Push Pin Kit 1000020 Cross Assembly 1700067 Outer Tube Yoke...
  • Page 44: Slip Clutch Assembly

    SPARE PARTS SLIP CLUTCH ASSEMBLY SLIPPING TORQUE TABLE Springs Compression Slipping torque Height Setting (mm) (*10%) (Nm) 1000 1700 2200 ◄ ► 2500 REF# QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 6411010 Lock Nut 1215012 Spring 1700006 Flange With Yoke 1705009 Bushing 1808010 Friction Disc 1708034 Middle Plate Hex...
  • Page 45: Options

    OPTIONS REAR ROLLER REF# QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION T2000 Turnbuckle Roller T2001 Turnbuckle Tailboard T2002 Bearing, Roller T2003 Mud Scraper Bar...
  • Page 46: Cutting Disc

    OPTIONS CUTTING DISC REF. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4004175 Main Bracket 3031014070 Bolt M14 x 70 x 1.5 3625000016 Lock Washer M16 3414101016 Nut M16 4004178 Vertical Disc Bracket 4834031 Cap, Main Bracket 3414101014 Nut M16 3062210030 Bolt, Flush Mount 4114001 14"...
  • Page 47: Limited Warranty

    Our obligation shall be limited to repairing or replacement of any part, provided that such part is returned within thirty (30) days from date of failure to Gearmore through the dealer from whom the purchase was made, transportation charges prepaid.

This manual is also suitable for:

T280T305T355

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