RHINO Flex 15 Nitro, Operator'S Manual

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Starting the Tractor .......................................................................................................................................... 4-29
Brake and Differential Lock Setting .................................................................................................................. 4-29
Operating the Mower Wings ............................................................................................................................ 4-29
Transport Position ............................................................................................................................................ 4-30
Operating Position ........................................................................................................................................... 4-30
Driving the Tractor and Cutter .......................................................................................................................... 4-31
Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines ............................................................................................................... 4-32
OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ...........................................................................................4-33
Foreign Debris Hazards ................................................................................................................................... 4-34
Bystanders/Passersby Precautions ................................................................................................................. 4-34
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) ............................................................................................................... 4-35
PTO RPM and Ground Speed ......................................................................................................................... 4-36
Operating the Mower ....................................................................................................................................... 4-36
Shutting Down the Implement .......................................................................................................................... 4-40
DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR ............................................................................. 4-40
MOWER STORAGE ........................................................................................................................................ 4-42
TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ................................................................................... 4-42
Tire and Wheels ............................................................................................................................................... 4-44
Transporting on Public Roadways ................................................................................................................... 4-45
Hauling the Tractor and Implement .................................................................................................................. 4-47
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................................................................................ 4-48
MAINTENANCE SECTION .................................................................................................. 5-1
Lubrication .........................................................................................................................................................5-2
CENTER & WING GEARBOXES ......................................................................................................................5-4
DIVIDER GEARBOX ..........................................................................................................................................5-4
GEARBOX ARRANGEMENTS (Secondary Gearboxes) ...................................................................................5-5
DRIVELINES ......................................................................................................................................................5-6
MAIN CV DRIVELINE SHIELD SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................5-7
BLADE SERVICING ..........................................................................................................................................5-8
BLADE SHARPENING ......................................................................................................................................5-9
BLADE REMOVAL .............................................................................................................................................5-9
Blade Bolt Inspection ....................................................................................................................................... 5-10
BLADE CARRIER REMOVAL ......................................................................................................................... 5-11
BLADE CARRIER INSPECTION ..................................................................................................................... 5-11
BLADE CARRIER INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................. 5-12
TORQUE LIMITER .......................................................................................................................................... 5-12
SEASONAL CLUTCH MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................................................5-13
SLIP CLUTCH REPAIR PROCEDURE ...........................................................................................................5-13
WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................................... 5-14
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TIRES AND WHEELS ...................................................................................................................................... 5-14
Tongue ............................................................................................................................................................. 5-15
HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK HAZARD ...........................................................................................................5-16
HYDRAULIC HOSES ....................................................................................................................................... 5-16
Flex Wing Hydraulic Cylinder Replacement Instructions ................................................................................. 5-17
STORAGE .......................................................................................................................................................5-18
PROPER TORQUE FOR FASTENERS .......................................................................................................... 5-18