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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY SECTION ......................................................................................................................................... 1-1

Safety Information .......................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Decal Location .............................................................................................................................................. 1-11
Safety Decals ............................................................................................................................................... 1-12
Federal Laws & Regulations ................................................................................................................1-14

INTRODUCTION SECTION ............................................................................................................................ 2-1

ASSEMBLY SECTION .................................................................................................................................. 3-1

A-Frame Attachment ...................................................................................................................................... 3-2
Caster Wheel Attachments ............................................................................................................................. 3-3

OPERATION SECTION .................................................................................................................................. 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
Belt Removal/Installation ................................................................................................................................. 5-6
Storage ........................................................................................................................................................... 5-7
Torque Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 5-7
Blade Spindle Service Instructions .................................................................................................................. 5-8
Driveline Shield Service Instructions ................................................................................................................ 5-9

Summary of Contents for FINISHING MOWERS GK6072

Page 1: ...al 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 2004 Alamo Group Inc RHINO 1020 S SangamonAve Gibson City IL60936 800 446 5158 Email parts servis rhino com 0 00 ...

Page 2: ...ll void your warranty and can cause catastrophic failure with possible injury or death All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous There is no substitute for a cautious safe minded operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached to minimize th...

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: ...ts 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 Spindle Service Instructions 5 8 DrivelineShieldServi...

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

Page 8: ... 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: ...andfollowalllocaltraffic regulations SG 6 WARNING Operate this Equipment only with a Tractor equipped with an approved 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 anyone to...

Page 10: ...for protection from injury including injury from items thrown by the equipment SG 16 DANGER Do not operate this Equipment with hydraulic oil leaking Oil is expensive and its presence could present a hazard Do not check for leaks with your hand Use a piece of heavy paper or cardboard High pressure oil streams from breaks in the line could penetrate the skin and cause tissue damage including gangren...

Page 11: ...mine 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 I...

Page 12: ...rtness or coordination is impaired Serious injury or death to the operator or others could result if the operator is under the influence of drugs or alcohol SG 27 WARNING Mow only in conditions where you have clear visibility in daylight or with adequate artificial lighting Nevermowindarknessorfoggyconditionswhereyoucannotclearlyseeatleast100yardsinfront andtothesidesofthetractorandmower Makesuret...

Page 13: ...y or even death Inspect the cutting area for such objects before mowing Remove any like object from the site Never allow the cutting blades to contact such items SGM 6 WARNING Mow at the speed that you can safely operate and control the tractor and mower Safe mowing speeddependsonterrainconditionandgrasstype density andheightofcut Normalgroundspeed rangeisfrom0to5mph Use slowmowingspeedswhenoperat...

Page 14: ...Tractor Turn curves or go up hills only at a low speed and using a gradual steering angle Rear mounted implements move the center of gravity to the rear and remove weight from the front wheels Make certain by adding front ballast that at least 20 of the tractor s weight is on the front wheels to prevent rearing up loss of steering control or Tractor tip over Slow down on rough or uneven surfaces t...

Page 15: ... reduce the possibility of injury or death from thrown objects entanglement or blade contact SFM 2 DANGER Rotary Mowers are capable under adverse conditions 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 working condition Mower section is running cl...

Page 16: ...not consistently meet these specifications The use of will fit parts may reduce mower performance void mower warranties and present a safety hazard Use genuine Servis Rhino mower parts for economy and safety SPRM 1 SEE YOUR SERVIS RHINO DEALER In addition to the design and configuration of this Implement including Safety Signs and Safety Equipment hazard control and accident prevention are depende...

Page 17: ...01 6 LOGO NAME Rhino Name 2 x 7 3 8 14 00771819 2 NAME GROUNDSKEEPER 14A 00767476 1 NAME GK60 00767477 1 NAME GK72 15 nfs 1 SERIALPLATE FM Serial Plate 16 2738332 2 REFLECT RedReflectors 17 00776481 1 INSTRUCT OperatorsManualInside 18 00776031 1 Canister OperatorsManual 19 00767471C 1 OperatorsManual 20 10058000 3 Bolt 21 00017000 3 Lockwasher 22 00024100 3 Flatwasher 23 02959924 3 Locknut Furnish...

Page 18: ...Section 1 12 GK607208 01 2004 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY SAFETY 5 00756005 2 00749117 Not Shown See Inside Front Cover of Manual 8 00760657 7 00758194 9 D103 6 00756494 3 00755742 4 00756004 1 00725746 R 04 09 99 ...

Page 19: ...14 00771819 12 00763977 13 99101 11 00755691 8A 00773723 4A 00775933 17 00776481 ...

Page 20: ...ll equipment with which the employee is or will be involved Employer Responsibilities To ensure employee safety during Tractor and Implement operation it is the employer s responsibility to 1 Train the employee in the proper and safe operation of the Tractor and Implement 2 Require that the employee read and fully understand the Tractor and Implement Operator s manual 3 Permit only qualified and p...

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

Page 66: ...erator 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 injury ...

Page 67: ...ically 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 object...

Page 68: ...wer 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 fro...

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

Page 70: ...ton Open 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 FRAME ATTACHMENT Attach the Rear Brace B...

Page 71: ...r holes and bushing 3 at center hole FIGURE 3 1 1 2 3 STANDARD POSITION EXTENDED POSITION FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 1 3 2 3 1 CASTER WHEEL ATTACHMENTS Attach the right and left Axle Arm Weldment 5 to the deck with 3 8 bolts 3 flatwasher 1 1 2OD x 3 16 thick 7 and 3 8 locknuts 8 Install two one inch spacerS 1 and one 1 2 inch spacer 4 on each fork and wheel assembly shaft 6 Insert fork shaft 9 int...

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

Page 74: ...th mower in transport 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 g...

Page 75: ...ding 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 1 2 in 1 2 increments STARTING STOPPING CUTTER Power for operating cutter is supplied from tractor PTO Refer to your tractor manual instr...

Page 76: ...ld device is 100 effective The operator has greater knowledge of the dangers of being around this Mower while it is operational than the person on the street WARNING Avoid personal injury Pick up all rocks and other debris before cutting Enter new areas carefully Cut material higher the first time to allow cutter to clear unseen objects Never assumean area is clear Always check Extremely tall gras...

Page 77: ...display of this symbol will help the operator avoid accidents which could cause injury or possibly death FIGURE 1 DRIVELINE LENGTH CHECK PROCEDURE WARNING A loose shaft could slip off and result in personal injury or dfamage to cutter When attaching PTO yoke to tractor PTO shaft it is important that spring activated locking collar slides freely and locking balls are seated in groove on PTO shaft W...

Page 78: ...t that the shield tubes were shortened Round off all sharp edges and remove burrs Grease sliding profiles FIGURE 3 Lower 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 c...

Page 79: ...S 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 o...

Page 80: ...ligned 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 pulle...

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

Page 82: ...ions 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 Daily lubrication of the wing driveline slip joint is necessary ...

Page 83: ...l it runs out Test Plug hole The Test Plug is located on the side of the Gearbox Filler Plug is located on top of Gearbox Figure 2 FIGURE 2 Recommended lubricant is NLGI Grade 000 Grease P N 00765444 with the capacity of one quart NOTE Overfilling the Gearbox will cause pressure to build up and cause Oil Seals to leak ATTENTION If the Gearbox suddenly starts making an unusual noise stop at once ch...

Page 84: ... cutter 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 insid...

Page 85: ...sametime thesameamount tomaintainbalance Follow original sharpening pattern as shown Do not sharpen blade to a razor edge but leave a 1 32 blunt edge Do not shapen back side of blade Figure 7 WARNING Avoid personal injury Always block the cutter up to prevent it from falling when the blades and or carrier are being serviced BLADE REMOVAL Hold the end of blade using heavy leather gloves and remove ...

Page 86: ...set of two Toreplacedrivebelts 1 removebeltshieldsandloosennuts 2 and3 Loosenandremovenut 5 Disassemble tensioning idler noting location of all loose parts Loosen front pair of gearbox mount retaining bolts Remove rear gearboxmountretainingbolts Notelocationofshimwashersifpresentsotheycanbereinstalledlater Thisallows gearbox mount to be raised so belts can be inserted and removed between top of de...

Page 87: ...placements 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 pr...

Page 88: ...r convenient means Remove bearing by driving as described in step 2 4 Clean all parts and reassemble with new parts can proceed ASSEMBLY 1 Press bearing cups in spindle housing 2 Insert bearing cone in bottom of housing and press in bottom seal 6 flush with bottom of housing 3 Insert shaft assembly 1 through bottom seal and bearing Press or lightly drive shaft until it bottom against bearing 4 Tur...

Page 89: ...ring before removing 5 To replace flex cone on shield tube cut old cone off with knife Remove chain assembly Heat collar of the new one in a water bath approx 80 deg C or 176 deg F and pull cone over end of shield tube Rotate shield cone to align notches in shield tube end with slots in cone Reattach chain assembly 6 To reassembly shield insert over profile tube align tabs on shield bearing with s...

Page 90: ...nable 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 NO...

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: ...GK60 72 OMWPL 08 01 Printed U S A P N 00767471C ...

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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