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Assembly Section 3-2 FM84A 09/03
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
ASSEMBLY
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The FM84A Mowers will attach to most tractors with Cat. I Three-Point hitch and a 540 RPM PTO. DO NOT
EXCEED HORSEPOWER RECOMMENDATIONS.
DANGER! Operating with PTO speed over 540 RPM can cause excessive vibration with subsequent
machine failure which can cause serious injury or even death. Never exceed 600 RPM.
DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
Assembly of this mower is the reponsibility of the Rhino dealer. The mower should be delivered to the owner
completely assembled, lubricated, and adjusted for normal cutting conditions.
Set up mower as received from the factory with these instructions. Remove mower from carton. 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 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: Install rear braces in rear holes on deck if hitch pins are positioned in standard position. Install in front
holes if hitch pins are in extended position. Attach the A-Frame bars (4) to the lugs on the front of the deck with
5/8" x 1/2"bolts (5) & 5/8" locknuts (6). Attach the other end of the A-Frame bars (4) at the top and between the
rear brace bars (1) and top link (7) with 3/4" x 5-1/2" bolt (8), bushing (9) & 3/4" nut (10). Top link pin (11) is placed
through the open end set of holes of the top link and secured with hair clip pin (12).
See FIGURE 1.
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FIGURE 1