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Page 1: ...fective S N 10001 Current Part No 00775250C 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 0 00 ...

Page 2: ...ce of accidents BEFORE YOU START Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual Observe the rules of safety and common sense 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: ...to Tractor 4 2 CuttingHeight 4 3 DetachingandStoring 4 5 DrivelineLengthCheck 4 5 Troubleshooting 4 7 MAINTENANCESECTION 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 BladeSharpening 5 5 BladeRemovalandInstallation 5 5 BeltAdjustmentProcedure 5 6 BeltRemoval Installation 5 6 Storage 5 7 TorqueSetti...

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

Page 8: ...o 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 on the Equipment with this Signal Word are Black and Yellow WARNIN...

Page 9: ...he 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 modify or alter this Implement any of its components or any Implement function SG 8 DANGER BEFOREleavingthetractorseat alwaysengagethebrakeand orsetthe tractortransmissioninparkinggear disengagethePTO stoptheengine removethekey andwai...

Page 10: ...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 gangrene If oil does penetrate the skin have the injury treated immediately by a physician knowledgeable and skilled in this procedure SG 15 CAUTION PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUS...

Page 11: ...rply to prevent the tractor and implement from turning over Determine 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 smooth...

Page 12: ... the influence of drugs or alcohol SG 27 DANGER There are obvious and hidden potential hazards in the operation of this Mower REMEMBER This machine is often operated in heavy brush and in heavy weeds The Blades of this Mower can throw objects if shields are not properly installed and maintained Serious injury or even death may occur unless care is taken to insure the safety of the operator bystand...

Page 13: ... 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 of proper...

Page 14: ...g Raising the Mower deck exposes the Cutting Blades which creates a potentially serious hazard and could cause serious injury or even death from objects thrown from the Blades SRM 7 DANGER Replace bent or broken blade with new blades NEVER ATTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN OR WELD ON BLADES SINCE THIS WILL LIKELY CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WITH SUBSEQUENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY FROM THRO...

Page 15: ...uld cause the Implement and Tractor to pivot violently resulting in loss of steering control serious injury or even death Never allow the Implement to contact obstacles S3PT 12 DANGER There are obvious and hidden potential hazards in the operation of this Mower REMEMBER This machine is often operated in weeds and in heavy grass The Blades of this Mower can throw objects if shields are not properly...

Page 16: ...ing and Discharge Deflector are installed and in good working condition Mower section is running close to and parallel with the ground without exposed Blades Passersby are outside the existing thrown object zone All areas have been thoroughly inspected and all foreign material such as rocks cans glass and general debris has been removed NOTE Where there are grass and weeds high enough to hide debr...

Page 17: ...RUC Notice to Owner 13 99101 6 LOGO NAME Rhino Name 2 x 7 3 8 14 00775249 1 NAME FM84Name 15 nfs 1 SERIALPLATE FM Serial Plate 16 2738332 2 REFLECT RedReflectors 17 00776481 1 INSTRUCT Operators Manual Inside 18 00776031 1 Canister Operators Manual 19 00775250C 1 Operators Manual 20 10058000 3 Bolt 21 00017000 3 Lockwasher 22 00024100 3 Flatwasher 23 02959924 3 Locknut FurnishedbyTractorManufactur...

Page 18: ...ection 1 12 FM84 08 01 2004 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY SAFETY DECALS 1 00725746 4 00756004 5 00756005 6 00756494 7 00758194 9 D103 2 00749117 Not Shown See Inside Front Cover of Manual 13 99101 8 00760657 R 8 23 00 ...

Page 19: ...Safety Section 1 13 FM84 08 01 2004 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY SAFETY 11 00755691 12 00763977 14 00775249 FM84 SAFETY DECALS 4A 00775933 R 8 23 00 ...

Page 20: ...Safety Section 1 14 FM84 08 01 2004 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY SAFETY DECALS 8A 00773723 6A 00773723 3 00769736 3A 00755742 17 00776481 ...

Page 21: ...f all 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 an...

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Page 67: ...Introduction Section 2 1 INTRODUCTION SECTION ...

Page 68: ...perator 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 69: ...ally 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 objects ...

Page 70: ...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 front of the Operator s Manual Keep this as part of the permanent maintenance file for the Mower 00760657 FOR YOUR SAFETY AND TO GUARANTEE OPTIMUM PRODUCT RELIABILITY ALWAYS USE GENUINE RHINO REPLACEMENT P...

Page 71: ...Assembly Section 3 1 ASSEMBLY SECTION ...

Page 72: ...xploded 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 1 to the lugs on the rear of the deck with 1 2 x 1 1 4 bolts 2 1 2 locknuts 3 NOTE...

Page 73: ...aretwoextendedpositions Toinstallinextendedpositionmoveflats 1 forwardandplacebushings in the proper locations shown in Figures 3 4 STANDARDPOSITION 1ST EXTENDEDPOSITION FIGURE3 FIGURE4 CASTERWHEELATTACHMENTS Attach the right and left Axle Arm Weldment 1 to the deck with 3 8 bolts 2 flatwasher 1 1 2OD x 3 16 thick 3 and 3 8 locknuts 4 Install a one inch spacer 5 and a 1 2 inch spacer 6 on each for...

Page 74: ...oup Inc ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY 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 ...

Page 75: ...Operation Section 4 1 OPERATION SECTION ...

Page 76: ...izer 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 and Mower when engine is running ATTACHING MOWER TO TRACTOR LIFT TYPE This mower is designed for 540 RPM PTO only with CAT I or CAT II hitch Back the tractor up to the mower so that the lower ...

Page 77: ...All spacers on top of spindle tube allows for approximately 1 cutting height Adjustments range form 1 to a maximum of 5 1 2 in 1 2 increments IMPORTANT When raising mower to full transport height be sure there is clearance between deck and driveline Set tractor lift quadrant stop to limit the raise height and maintain driveline clearance Damage will result if driveline hits mower deck STARTING STO...

Page 78: ...e 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 person on the street WARNING Avoid personal injury Pick up all rocks and other debri...

Page 79: ...ove on PTO shaft WARNING Before operating cutter check to make sure the driveline will not bottom out or become disengaged DETACHING AND STORING Lower the Mower to the Ground Park the Tractor with the transmission in the correct gear Automatic Transmission Park Standard Transmission Neutral Set the parking brake shut off the engine and remove the key Wait until the PTO stops rotating before gettin...

Page 80: ...s 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 check has been performed If you change tractors you must perform the check for that mounting Raise mower ...

Page 81: ...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 82: ...saligned 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 belts Replace belts Foreign object in pulley grooves Inspect all pulley grooves for rust paint or weld spots and remove Worn p...

Page 83: ...Maintenance Section 5 1 MAINTENANCE SECTION ...

Page 84: ...ting 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 proper lubr...

Page 85: ...0 hours of 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 GAUGEWHEELASSEMBLIES Gauge wheels are equipped with bearingswhichrequiregreasedai ly GreaseFittingsareprovidedin the Wheel Hub and Gauge Wheel Pivot Greaseafter8hoursofuse FIGURE 3 4 FIGURE2 Recommended lubricant is NLGI 000 ...

Page 86: ... BLADESPINDLELUBRICATION Blade spindles must be lubricated daily every 8 hrs Access lubrication fitting through hole in outer shields and incentergearboxmounting Eachspindlewillventexcessgreasethroughtopsealunderdrivesheave Spindlemust be lubricated enough to expell a small amount of grease NOTE Do not over lube as excess grease may get on belt drive The telescoping PTO shaft inside the shielding ...

Page 87: ...ttingedgesofeachbladeatthesametime 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 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 BLADE REMOVAL Hold the end of blade using heavy...

Page 88: ...1 on bearbox slide plate 3 5 4 2 1 1 3 4 6 FIGURE 7 BELT REMOVAL INSTALLATION Figure 7 Shutoffmowerandtractor Removebeltshieldfastenersandbeltshields Loosengearboxslideplateboltsandgear box adjustment bolt Slide gearbox to the full forward position Slip belts under gearbox sheave item 8 and over centerspindlesheave item9 Slipnewbeltsundergearboxsheave item8 andovercenterspindlesheave item 9 Ensure...

Page 89: ...ke replacements 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 t...

Page 90: ...s 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 t...

Page 91: ...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...

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Page 93: ...arboxes without proper lubrication and burning up the components TO THE OWNER OPERATOR DEALER 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 Subpa...

Page 94: ...FM84 OMWPL 08 01 Printed U S A P N 00775250C ...

Page 95: ...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 96: ...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 98: ...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 100: ...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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