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TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER

Keep children away from danger all day,
every day...

Equip tractors with rollover protection (ROPS)
and keep all machinery guards in place...

Please work, drive, play and live each day with
care and concern for your safety and that of
your family and fellow citizens.

To keep your implement running efficiently and safely, read your manual thoroughly and follow these directions and the
Safety Messages in this Manual.  The Table of Contents clearly identifies each section where you can easily find the
information you need.

The OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT  (1928.51 Subpart C)  makes these minimum safety requirements
of tractor operators:

REQUIRED OF THE OWNER:

1. Provide a Roll-Over-Protective Structure that meets the requirements of this Standard; and
2. Provide Seatbelts that meet the requirements of this paragraph of this Standard and SAE J4C; and
3. Ensure that each employee uses such Seatbelt while the tractor is moving; and
4. Ensure that each employee tightens the Seatbelt sufficiently to confine the employee to the protected area

provided by the ROPS.

REQUIRED OF THE OPERATOR

1. Securely fasten seatbelt if the tractor has a ROPS.
2. Where possible, avoid operating the tractor near ditches, embankments, and holes.
3. Reduce speed when turning, crossing slopes, and on rough, slick, or muddy surfaces.
4. Stay off slopes too steep for safe operation.
5. Watch where you are going - especially at row ends, on roads, and around trees.
6. Do not permit others to ride.
7. Operate the tractor smoothly - no jerky turns, starts, or stops.
8. Hitch only to the drawbar and hitch points recommended by the tractor manufacturer.
9.  When the tractor is stopped, set brakes securely and use park lock, if available.

Summary of Contents for 48-inch

Page 1: ...ent 2004Alamo Group Inc RHINO 1020 S SangamonAve Gibson City IL60936 800 446 5158 Email parts servis rhino com 0 00 OPERATOR S MANUAL This Operator s Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all times READ UNDERSTAND and FOLLOW the Safety and Operation Instructions contained in this manual before operating the equipment ...

Page 2: ...ART Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual Observe the rules of safety and common sense TO THE OWNER OPERATOR DEALER WARRANTY INFORMATION Read and understand the complete Warranty Statement found in this Manual Fill out the Warranty Registration Form in full and return it within 30 Days Make certain the Serial Number of the Machine is recorded on the Warranty Card and o...

Page 3: ...ed your mower If you or any mower operator have not seen this video Watch the Video Read this Operator sManual andCompletetheVideoGuidebook beforeoperatingyournewmower Ifyou do not understand any of the instructions included in the video or operator s manual or if you have any questions concerning safety of operation contact your supervisor dealer or Alamo GroupAg IfyouwouldlikeaVHSvideotapeofthev...

Page 4: ...A Mower Operator Safety Video Mower Operator s Manual AEM Mower Operator s Safety Manual Requester Name Phone Requester Address City State Zip Code Mower Model Serial Number Date Purchased Dealer Salesperson Dealership Name Dealership Location Mail to AEM Video Services 1502 E Walnut street Seguin TX 78155 Or Fax to 830 372 9529 Or Email to AEMVideo alamo group com ...

Page 5: ... 2 Caster Wheel Attachment 3 3 DrivelineAttachment 3 3 OPERATIONSECTION 4 1 MAINTENANCE SECTION 5 1 Lubrication Information 5 2 Gearbox 5 3 Gauge Wheel Assemblies 5 3 Driveline Lubrication 5 4 Blade Spindle Lubrication 5 4 Blade Servicing 5 5 Blade Sharpening 5 5 Blade Removal and Installation 5 5 Belt Adjustment Procedure 5 6 BeltRemoval Installation 5 6 Storage 5 7 TorqueSettings 5 7 Blade Spind...

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Page 7: ...SAFETY SECTION Safety Section 1 1 ...

Page 8: ...w is used throughout this manual and on decals which are attached to the equipment The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED The Symbol and Signal Word are intended to warn the owner operator of impending hazards and the degree of possible injury faced when operating this equipment CAUTION The lowest level of Safety Message warns of possible injury Decals located...

Page 9: ...and follow all local traffic regulations SG 6 WARNING Operate this Equipment only with a Tractor equipped with an ap proved roll over protective system ROPS Always wear seat belts Serious injury or even death could result from falling off the tractor particularly during a turnover when the operator could be pinned under the ROPS SG 7 WARNING Do not modify or alter this Implement Do not permit anyo...

Page 10: ...prevent sud den or inadvertent falling which could cause seri ous injury or even death SG 14 WARNING The operator and all support personnel should wear hard hats safety shoes safety glasses and proper hearing protection at all times for protection from injury including injury from items thrown by the equipment SG 16 CAUTION PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE PER MANENT HEARING LOSS Tractor...

Page 11: ...rmine the maximum safe turning speed for you and this equipment before operating on roads or uneven ground Only transport the Tractor and Implement at the speeds that you have determined are safe and which allow you to properly control the equipment Test the tractor at a slow speed and increase the speed slowly Apply the Brakes smoothly to determine the stopping characteristics of the Tractor and ...

Page 12: ...n addition to the design and configuration of this Implement including Safety Signs and Safety Equipment hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of the machine Refer also to Safety Messages and operation instruction in each of the appropriate sections of the...

Page 13: ...ility of injury or death from thrown objects entanglement or blade contact SGM 3 DANGER The rotating parts of this machine have been designed and tested for rugged use However the blades could fail upon impact with heavy solid objects such as metal guard rails and concrete structures Such impact could cause the broken objects to be thrown outward at very high velocities To reduce the possibility o...

Page 14: ...worn items must be replaced at once to reduce the possibility of injury or death from thrown objects entanglement or blade contact SFM 2 DANGER Rotary Mowers are capable under adverse condi tions of throwing objects for great distances 100 yards or more and causing serious injury or death Follow safety messages carefully Mower Deck Shielding and Discharge Deflector are installed and in good workin...

Page 15: ...Implement and possibly cause the operator or others to be injured or killed S3PT 2 WARNING The rotating parts of this machine continue to rotate even after the PTO has been turned off The operator should remain in his seat for 60 seconds after the brake has been set the PTO disengaged the tractor turned off and all evidence of rotation has ceased 3PT 10 Wait a minute Save a life DANGER Do not oper...

Page 16: ... safety decals on this product to promote safe operation Damage to the decals may occur while in shipping use or reconditioning Rhino cares about the safety of its customers operators and bystanders and will replace the safety decals on this product in the field free of charge Some shipping and handling charges may apply Contact your Rhino dealer to order replacement decals ...

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Page 18: ...tion 1 12 BREEZE 08 01 2004 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY SAFETY 1 00725746 5 00758194 10 00749117 Not Shown See Inside Front Cover of Manual 4 99101 2 00773723 9 00775098 11 00773356 6 00760657 3A 00775933 16 00769737 ...

Page 19: ...Safety Section 1 13 BREEZE 08 01 2004 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY 15 00755691 17 00763977 14 D103 7 00773354 7 00773353 7 00773355 12 00755742 3 00756004 13 00756494 ...

Page 20: ...nsibility to know what these regulations are in your own area or situation Refer to U S Dept of Labor Employment Standard Administration Wage Home Division Child Labor Bulletin 102 This Act Seeks to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the nation safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve our human resources DUTIES Sec 5 a Each employer 1 shall furnish to each of his...

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Page 65: ...INTRODUCTION SECTION Introduction Section 2 1 ...

Page 66: ...operator how to work the Mower correctly and attend to appropriate maintenance The Trouble Shooting Guide helps diagnose difficulties with mower and offers solution to the problems Safety is of primary importance to the owner operator and to the manufacturer The first section of this manual includes a list of Safety Messages that if followed will help protect the operator and bystanders from injur...

Page 67: ...hysically large and strong enough to reach and operate controls easily For Non Agricultural use OSHA ASAE SAE and ANSI standards require the use of Chain Guards Deflectors or Solid Skirts at all times The Mower manufacturer strongly recommends the use of Chain Guards or Solid Skirts for Agricultural purposes as well to reduce the risk of property damage serious bodily injury or even death from obj...

Page 68: ...Mower 2 Fill out the Warranty Card in full Be sure to answer all questions including the Serial Number of the Mower Mail within 30 days of delivery date of this implement NOTE Warranties are honored only if completed Owner Registration and Warranty forms are received by Alamo Group within thirty days of delivery of the mower 3 Record the Mower Model and Serial Numbers on the Warranty page at the f...

Page 69: ...ASSEMBLY SECTION Assembly Section 3 1 ...

Page 70: ... parts box and lay parts out to make location easy Refer to parts lists and exploded view drawings for more detail This mower is shipped partially assembled Assembly will be easier if components are aligned and loosely assembled before tightening hardware CAUTION Always use personal protection devices such as eye and ear protectors during assembly A FRAMEATTACHMENT Attach the rear brace bars 18 to...

Page 71: ...s 2 onto fork shaft 4 and inserting into tube with bushings on each end of axle arm 1 Place spacers 5 on top of tube and retain using pin 3 See Figure 2 DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT To Gearbox 1 Insert yoke onto splined shaft Twist red collar on end yoke 2 Slide yoke with collar twisted onto gearbox shaft 3 Move yoke back and forth until collar clicks and locks the yoke in place 2 1 3 4 5 FIGURE2 ...

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Page 73: ...OPERATION SECTION Operation Section 4 1 ...

Page 74: ... position Wheel Treads Tractor wheel tread spacing should be increased when working on inclines or rough ground to reduce the possibility of tipping Stabilizer Bars or Sway Blocks Use stabilizer bars or sway blocks to prevent side sway of the mower Drawbar Shorten or remove the tractor Drawbar so it will not interfere with the up and down movement of the Mower WARNING Do not get between Tractor an...

Page 75: ...ft down during maintenance 2 Holding wheel and yoke assembly up remove quick lock pin from top of gauge wheel spindle Position full length spacers and half spacer as required All spacers on top of spindle tube allows for approximately 1 cutting height Adjustments range form 1 to a maximum of 4 3 8 in 3 8 increments 3 Adjust the length of tractor top links so that when lifting the mower the front w...

Page 76: ...be cut Taking a partial cut and or reversing the direction of travel may also produce a cleaner cut As often as possible stop mowing when other people are passing by Although the Mower is shielded to prevent objects from being thrown out by the blades no one shield device is 100 effective The operator has greater knowledge of the dangers of being around this Mower while it is operational than the ...

Page 77: ...ake sure the driveline will not bottom out or become disengage Disengage the Driveline from the tractor PTO Shaft Slide the Driveline together until it bottoms out solidly Apply colored tape to the Inner Shield 1 8 from the end of the Outer Shield FIGURE 3 Re attach the Driveline to the PTO Shaft Driveline in maximum compressed position 1 8 INCH COLORED TAPE FIGURE 3 FIGURE 2 DETACHING STORING Low...

Page 78: ... mower to lowest position possible Check distance from colored tape to end outer shield tube Driveline tube engagement must always exceed 12 inches If not consult dealer to obtain longer driveline FRONT GAUGE WHEEL INTERFERENCE CHECK Do not operate mower until this interference check has been performed If you change tractors you must perform the check for that mounting Raise mower with tractor hyd...

Page 79: ...GES Material too high and too much Reduce ground speed but maintain FROM MOWER UNEVENLY material 540 rpm at tractor PTO or make two BUNCHES MATERIAL passes over material Raise the mower ALONG SWATH for the first pass and lower to desired height for the second and cut at 90 deg to first pass Raise rear of mower high enough to permit material to discharge but not so high that conditions listed above...

Page 80: ...t misaligned or belt rubbing Re align belt or guide Be sure belt guide doesn t rub any other part while running Pulley misalignment Inspect to ensure belt is running in center of backside idler Shim idler as necessary to align BELT ROLLOVER Pulley misalignment Re align Damaged belt Replace belt Foreign object in pulley grooves Inspect all pulley grooves for rust paint or weld spots and remove Worn...

Page 81: ...MAINTENANCE SECTION Maintenance Section 5 1 ...

Page 82: ... operating in sandy areas The illustrations below shows lubrication points The chart gives the frequency of lubrication in hours based on normal operating conditions Severe or unusual conditions may require more frequent lubrication Figure 1 Use an SAE multi purpose lithium type grease for all locations shown Be sure to clean the fitting thoroughly before using grease gun Failure to maintain prope...

Page 83: ...operation and oil added until it runs out Test Plug hole The Test Plug is located on the back of the Gearbox Filler Plug is located on top back of Gearbox Figure 2 FIGURE 3 GAUGE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES Gauge wheels are equipped with bushingswhichrequiregreasedai ly GreaseFittingsareprovidedin the Wheel Hub and Gauge Wheel Pivot Grease after 8 hours of use FIGURE 3 FIGURE2 Recommended lubricant is NLGI 0...

Page 84: ...tter BLADE SPINDLE LUBRICATION Blade spindles must be lubricated daily every 8 hrs Access lubrication fitting through hole in outer sheilds and in center gearbox mounting Each spindle has vent hole in top just under drive pulley and must be lubricated enough each time to force small amount of grease out NOTE Do not over lube as excess grease may get on belt drive The telescoping PTO shaft inside t...

Page 85: ...iginal sharpening pattern as shown Do not sharpen blade to a razor edge but leave a 1 32 blunt edge Do not sharpen back side of blade Figure 6 WARNING Avoid personal injury Always block the cutter up to prevent it from falling when the blades and or carrier are being serviced BLADEREMOVAL Hold the end of blade using heavy leather gloves and remove left hand threaded bolt BLADE INSTALLATION Install...

Page 86: ...nd nuts on Gearbox slide plate FIGURE 7 BELT REMOVAL INSTALLATION Figure 7 Shutoffmowerandtractor Removebeltshieldfastenersandbeltshields Loosengearboxslideplateboltsandgear boxadjustmentbolt Slidegearboxtothefullforwardposition Slipbeltsundergearboxsheave 5 andovercenter spindle sheave Slip new belts under gearbox sheave and over center spindle sheave Ensure that right hand belt isinthelowergroov...

Page 87: ...eplacements immediately 5 Store the cutter in a clean dry place with the cutter housing resting on blocks 6 Use spray touch up enamel where necessary to prevent rust and maintain the appearance of the cutter PROPER TORQUE FOR FASTENERS The chart lists the correct tightening torque for fasteners When bolts are to be tightened or replaced refer to this chart to determine the grade of bolts and the p...

Page 88: ...gs 3 Reomve bearings from housing and shaft ASSEMBLY 1 Press new bearings 2 into housing with seal to outside in each bearing NOTE Be sure spacer 5 is between bearings when installing last bearing 2 Place seal protector 4 and one washer 6 onto shaft and insert into lower bearing Place shaft 3 on flat surface and press on inner race of upper bearing using hollow pipe or tube NOTE Place washer 6 on ...

Page 89: ...onable amount as determined by Manufacturer and for returning the goods to the Dealer whether or not the claim is approved Purchaser is responsible for the trans portation cost for the goods or part s from the Dealer to the designated factory 3 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 3 01 MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE GOODS INCLUDING BUT N...

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Page 91: ...f this Standard and 2 Provide Seatbelts that meet the requirements of this paragraph of this Standard and SAE J4C and 3 Ensure that each employee uses such Seatbelt while the tractor is moving and 4 Ensure that each employee tightens the Seatbelt sufficiently to confine the employee to the protected area provided by the ROPS REQUIREDOFTHEOPERATOR 1 Securely fasten seatbelt if the tractor has a ROP...

Page 92: ...MODEL OMWPL 08 01 Printed U S A P N 00775120C R BREEZE Rear Discharge 48 60 72 Rotary Mowers ...

Page 93: ...AND DROP LAST COPY IN ANY MAILBOX IMPORTANT TO PLACE THIS WARRANTY IN EFFECT THIS WARRANTY REGISTRATION MUST BE FILLED OUT SIGNED AND MAILED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF DELIVERY DATE OF THIS MACHINE DEALER AND PURCHASER MUST SIGN ATTENTION ANY CLAIM SUBMITTED TO SERVIS RHINO WILL BE REFUSED UNTIL COMPLETED SIGNED WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD IS ON FILE 00763505 An Alamo Group Company ...

Page 94: ...tements above and the potential hazards of operating without such guards I understand that the operator is responsible for the safety of others in the area I have examined the product and accept it as being complete and in satisfactory condition with all required guards Purchaser s Signature ___________________________________ Date ______________ Servis Rhino Model Serial No Purchase Date M I Firs...

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Page 96: ...ential hazards of operating without such guards I understand that the operator is responsible for the safety of others in the area I have examined the product and accept it as being complete and in satisfactory condition with all required guards Purchaser s Signature ___________________________________ Date ______________ Servis Rhino Model Serial No Purchase Date M I First Name Purchaser Last Nam...

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Page 98: ...ntial hazards of operating without such guards I understand that the operator is responsible for the safety of others in the area I have examined the product and accept it as being complete and in satisfactory condition with all required guards Purchaser s Signature ___________________________________ Date ______________ Servis Rhino Model Serial No Purchase Date M I First Name Purchaser Last Name...

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