RHINO FN120, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
FN180/FN120 07/12 Operation Section 4-37
© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERA
T
ION
When you get to the end of a pass, slightly raise the
mower (2-4”) before turning. Never raise the
mower entirely while the blades are turning. If the
mower must be raised higher than 12” from ground
level, disengage the tractor PTO and wait for all
mower rotation to come to a complete stop before
proceeding to raise the mower. NEVER raise the
mower wings while the blades are turning.
When turning, the angle between the tractor and
mower should not be so great that a clattering of
the U-joints occurs. Sharp turns can cause
premature failure of the joints and place pressure
on the tractor PTO shaft and could cause extensive
mechanical damage to the mower and tractor.
If the mower is operated in conditions that require
frequent sharp turning, the mower should be
equipped with a Constant Velocity driveline. CV
joints enable the tractor PTO shaft and mower
driveline to be angled safely up to 80 degrees with
no damage to the mower or driveline.
OPS-R-0027
Do not let the Blades turn when the Mower Deck is raised for any
reason, including clearance or for turning. 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-07)
Stay alert and watch for trees, low hanging limbs,
power lines, and other overhead obstacles and solid
ground objects while you are operating. Use care
to avoid hitting these items
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OPS-R-0028