RHINO Flex 15 Nitro, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
FN10/FN15 NITRO 02/10 Operation Section 4-15
© 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
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8.1 Driveline Length Check
When fitting the mower to the tractor, the telescoping driveline must be inspected to ensure that at its most
compressed position, the profiles do not “bottom out”, and when at its farthest extended position, there is
sufficient engagement between the profiles to operate safely. At its shortest length, there must be at least a 1”
clearance between each profile end and opposite profile universal joint. At its farthest operating extension, a
minimum profile engagement of 6” must be maintained for a Constant Velocity (CV) tube type driveline and a
minimum engagement of 6” for non-CV solid shaft drivelines.
Before operating the Implement, check to make sure the Implement input driveline will not
bottom out or become disengaged. Bottoming out occurs when the inner shaft penetrates
the outer housing until the assembly becomes solid-it can shorten no more. Bottoming out
can cause serious damage to the Tractor PTO by pushing the PTO into the Tractor and
through the support bearings or downward onto the PTO shaft, breaking it off. A broken
driveline can cause personal injury.
(S3PT-18)
Before operating the mower, check to make sure the mower is equipped with correct main
driveline -- Long Tongue Model uses CV and the Short Tongue uses Non-CV.
(Ops-0007-MISC)
“Bottoming Out” Check Procedure
• Disconnect driveline from the tractor and slide
the profiles together until fully compressed.
• Place a mark on the inner shield 1/8” from the
end of the outer shield and reattach the
driveline to the PTO shaft.
• With the PTO NOT TURNING , slowly drive the
tractor with mower attached through the
sharpest turn possible and watch shaft
movement. With the
PTO NOT TURNING ,
slowly drive the tractor with the mower attached
through the most severe terrain conditions
expected and watch shaft movement.
• If the distance between the mark and the outer
shield becomes less than 2” at any point there is a potential problem bottoming out the driveline and the
driveline should be replaced with shorter driveline. Contact your local dealer or Technical Service for
proper directions.
OPS-R-0004_J