RHINO Flex 15 Nitro, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
FN10/FN15 NITRO 02/10 Operation Section 4-5
© 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
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3. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
The tractor used to operate the mower must have the power capacity to lift, pull, and operate the Power Take
Off (PTO) at the mower’s rated speed while traveling at a ground speed between 2 and 5 MPH. Operating the
mower with a tractor that does not meet the following requirements may cause tractor or mower damage and
be a potential danger to the operator and passersby.
Tractor Requirements and Capabilities
• ASABE approved Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) or ROPS cab and seat belt.
• Tractor Safety Devices .................... Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem, lighting,
PTO master shield
• Tractor Horsepower -Minimum ........ FL10 NITRO 40HP; FL15 NITRO 50HP
• -Maximum ........................................ 540 RPM Unit-200 HP; 1000 RPM Unit 250 HP
• Drawbar............................................ Set length according to operating speed of the mower and driveline
type, rated to carry weight of the mower, safety chain attachment point
• Tongue Weight ................................. 3200 lbs.
• Hydraulics ........................................ Minimum of 1 hydraulic port (extra 3-spool valve required). Minimum
2 ports, 3 ports recommended if additional,3-spool control valve is not used.
• Front End Weights............................ As needed to maintain 20% weight on front axle
• Power Take Off ................................ Operating speed and shaft size depends on operating speed and
driveline type of the mower.
• Tire Wheel Spacing .......................... Set tires minimum width of 60” from inside to inside of tires.
3.1 ROPS and Seat Belt
The tractor must be equipped with a Roll-Over-Protective-Structure (ROPS) (tractor cab or roll-bar) and seat
belt to protect the operator from falling off the tractor, especially during a roll over where the driver could be
crushed and killed. Only operate the tractor with the ROPS in the raised position and seat belt fastened.
Tractor model not equipped with a ROPS and seat belt should have these life saving features installed by an
authorized dealer.
OPS-U- 0003
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)
3.2 Tractor Safety Devices
If transporting or operating the tractor and implement near a public roadway, the tractor must be equipped with
proper warning lighting and a Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem which are clearly visible from the rear of
the unit. Lights and a SMV emblem must be equipped directly on implements if the visibility of the tractor
warning signals are obscured.
Maintain all manufacturer equipped safety shields and guards. Always replace shields and guards that were
removed for access to connect, service, or repair the tractor or implement. Never operate the tractor PTO
with the PTO master shield missing or in the raised position.
OPS-U- 0004