Phoenix T5 User manual
Unifarm Machinery Corporation
PO Box 38, Wilson, NC, U.S.A.
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Unifarm Machinery Corporation
PO Box 38, Wilson, NC
Operator’s Manual TILLERS
ATTENTION
Carefully read this manual
before using the machine
T5 T5GE T10 T10GE T15GE T20GE T25GE T30GE
903874002-00
Unifarm Machinery Corporation
PO Box 38, Wilson, NC, U.S.A.
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Unifarm Machinery Corporation
PO Box 38, Wilson, NC, U.S.A.
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Unifarm Machinery Corporation
PO Box 38, Wilson, NC, U.S.A.
252-291-3997 Fax: 252-291-7354
Dealer’s
Stamp
No part of this manual shall be reproduced, copied or disseminated by any means, without Unifarm
Machinery Corporation’s prior authorization in writing.
Unifarm Machinery Corporation 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.
This booklet provides a thorough and accurate description of the instruction and maintenance
activities to be carried out on the tiller you purchased. We congratulate you on your choice and
urge you to thoroughly familiarize yourself with and follow the instructions contained in this manual.
This will assure you a long, safe and trouble free working life for your Phoenix Tiller.
The Manufacturer shall not assume any responsibility should problems arise as a result of
lack of compliance with the instructions and/or operator’s negligence.
The manual is divided in chapters and paragraphs and the pages are numbered, thus offering
accurate and precise information.
The requested information can be easily found by searching the key words or referring to the index.
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INDEX
GENERAL INFORMATION
Symbols Page 5
Safety labels Page 6
Technical data Page 7
Main parts Page 8
Identification plates Page 9
Recommended use Page 9
Inappropriate use Page 9
Torque specification table Page 9
SAFETY
Safety in the workplace Page 10
User’s requirements Page 10
Work clothing Page 10
General safety norms Page 11
SET UP
Attachment to the tractor Page 12
Connection to PTO shaft Page 13
Working depth adjustment Page 14
Drag board adjustment Page 14
Gearbox Page 15
Chain adjuster Page 15
Start up Page 15
Road transport Page 15
Shut down Page 15
MAINTENANCE
First check Page 16
Every 8 working hours Page 16
Every 50 working hours Page 16
Every 500 working hours Page 16
Blade replacement Page 17
How to order spare parts Page 18
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PO Box 38, Wilson, NC, U.S.A.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
SYMBOLS
This booklet contains three “safety pictograms” which highlight the relevant danger levels or
important information:
It draws the operator’s attention to special situations which
may jeopardize people’s safety.
It draws the attention to situations which unfavourably affect
the machine efficiency, but not people’s safety.
It is used for general information, when people’s safety or
the efficiency of the parts are not at risk.
Unifarm Machinery Corporation
PO Box 38, Wilson, NC, U.S.A.
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SAFETY LABELS
The safety labels and information on the machine, described below, must be complied with. 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 Phoenix dealer to
request replacements.
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PO Box 38, Wilson, NC, U.S.A.
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TECHNICAL DATA
Width Weight Working Depth Side Drive Blades (Qty) Blades
Model
cm inch
HP
kg lbs cm inch
Gearbox
Chain Gear 4 6 Curved “L”
Shaped
40 100 39 15-35 130 290 18 7 - - 20 30 -
44 110 44 15-35 140 312 18 7 - - 20 30 -
48 120 47 15-35 145 323 18 7 - - 24 36 -
52 130 50 15-35 160 356 18 7 - - 24 36 -
56 140 55 15-35 175 389 18 7 - - 28 42 -
T5
T5 GE
60 150 58 15-35 185 411 18 7 - -28 42 -
58 145 57 30 - 50 260 577 18 7 - 28 42
66 165 65 30 - 50 275 610 18 7 - 32 48
T10
T10 GE 74 185 73 30 - 50 290 643 18 7 - 36 54
62 155 61 35-60 350 1443 20 8 - - 24 36
72 180 71 35-60 360 800 20 8 - - 28 42
T15 GE
80 205 82 35-60 390 866 20 8 - - 32 48
68 170 67 40-70 445 987 20 8 - - 28 42
72 180 71 40-70 460 1012 20 8 - - 28 42
80 205 82 40-70 490 1087 20 8 - - 32 48
T20 GE
90 230 90 40-70 530 1176 20 8 - - 36 54
80 205 82 60-90 605 1137 25 10 - - 48
90 230 90 60-90 630 1392 25 10 - - 54
T25 GE
100 255 100 60-90 655 1448 25 10 - - 60
90 230 90 90-160 1050 2331 28 11 - - 54
100 255 100 90-160 1145 2541 28 11 - - 60
112 280 110 90-160 1215 2697 28 11 - - 66
T30 GE
120 305 120 90-160 1310 2908 28 11 - - 72
IMPORTER:
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PO Box 38, Wilson, NC, U.S.A.
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MAIN PARTS TERMINOLOGY
A) Main Frame
B) Lower Hitch Blocks
C) Top Link Coupling
D) PTO Shield
E) Third Point Mast
F) Rotor
G) Tines
H) Skids
I) Transmission case
L) Deflector
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IDENTIFICATION PLATES
The identification plates are placed on all the tillers and are structured as follows:
Model of tiller (example): Serial number (example):
When asking for information or service, always specify the
machine type and the width.
RECOMMENDED USE
The tillers of Unifarm Machinery Corporation, 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
Unifarm tillers shall not be used as follows:
-Connected to vehicles which do not have a suitable power or weight.
-Without being properly installed by securing the hitch blocks to all three points of the tractor lift
unit.
-Tilling of extremely stony or unsuitable ground.
-Raising or lifting of the equipment when the power take off is engaged.
-In close proximity to person/s when power is engaged.
-Do not stand or step on the equipment when it is being operated or transported.
-Do not operate the machinery while wearing unsuitable (loose fitting) clothing.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
For correct hardware tightening on the tiller, we suggest the use of suitable torque wrench and the
applicable torque as listed in the table below:
M-THREADED SCREW/BOLTS
Bolt grade
8.8 10.9
Thread Nm Lb-ft Nm Lb-ft
M6 11 8.5 17 12
M8 28 20 40 30
M10 55 40 80 60
M12 95 70 140 105
M14 150 110 225 165
M16 240 175 305 225
M18 330 250 475 350
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PO Box 38, Wilson, NC, U.S.A.
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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.
If potentially dangerous situations are known,
accidents can be prevented!
USER’S REQUIREMENTS
The equipment user must have the following:
Physical: good sight, co-ordination and capability to execute all instructions in a safe manner.
Mental: the users must understand and follow the prescribed norms, rules and safety measures.
They must be careful, pay attention to their own safety and the safety of other people and act
properly and in a responsible way.
Training: the users must read and understand this manual, its pictures and charts, and the
identification and hazard plates. They must be trained and qualified to perform any use and
maintenance activities.
WORK CLOTHING
The following clothing and personal protective equipment must be used when working and executing
maintenance and repair activities:
-Overalls or any other comfortable outfit; make sure that they are not too loose since they
might be caught by moving parts.
-Protective gloves.
-Goggles or mask to protect the eyes and face.
-Safety helmet.
-Safety shoes.
Make sure that the personal protective equipment is properly
stored and complies with the laws in force.
GENERAL SAFETY NORMS
The features of the area where work is taking place must always be taken into consideration:
-Do not stand in the working radius of the operating machinery or any other machine accessories
when the equipment is running.
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