RHINO RC 115, Operator'S Manual

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Boarding the Tractor ......................................................................................................................................... 4-8
Dismounting the Tractor .................................................................................................................................... 4-8
STARTING THE TRACTOR ............................................................................................................................. 4-9
CONNECTING THE shredder TO THE TRACTOR .......................................................................................... 4-9
SETTING THE MOWER ................................................................................................................................. 4-10
Pull Type Models ............................................................................................................................................. 4-10
Lift Type Models .............................................................................................................................................. 4-10
Semi-Mount Models ........................................................................................................................................ 4-10
DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT ............................................................................................................................ 4-11
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE .......................................................................................... 4-12
Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ....................................................................................................... 4-13
Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ....................................................................................................... 4-13
DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ................................................................................................ 4-19
Starting the Tractor ......................................................................................................................................... 4-20
Brake and Differential Lock Setting ................................................................................................................. 4-20
Raising the shredder ....................................................................................................................................... 4-21
Driving the Tractor and Mower ........................................................................................................................ 4-21
Turning Procedure .......................................................................................................................................... 4-22
Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines .............................................................................................................. 4-22
OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT .......................................................................................... 4-24
Foreign Debris Hazards .................................................................................................................................. 4-25
Bystanders/Passersby Precautions ................................................................................................................ 4-25
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) .............................................................................................................. 4-26
PTO RPM and Ground Speed ........................................................................................................................ 4-27
Shutting Down the Implement ......................................................................................................................... 4-28
END TOW OPERATION ................................................................................................................................. 4-29
CONVERTING MACHINE FROM TRANSPORT TO OPERATION ................................................................ 4-31
Lift or Semi-Mount Configuration .................................................................................................................... 4-31
End Tow Operation - Pull Type Model ............................................................................................................ 4-31
CONVERTING MACHINE FROM TRANSPORT TO OPERATION ................................................................ 4-32
Pull-Type Model .............................................................................................................................................. 4-32
MOWER STORAGE ....................................................................................................................................... 4-33
TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT .................................................................................. 4-33
Transporting on Public Roadways .................................................................................................................. 4-35
Hauling the Tractor and Implement ................................................................................................................. 4-37
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................................................................................ 4-38
MAINTENANCE SECTION ............................................................................ 5-1
HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT ........................................................................................ 5-2
LUBRICATION INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................ 5-3
DRIVELINES ..................................................................................................................................................... 5-5
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE: .............................................................................................................................. 5-6
CUTTER SHAFT ............................................................................................................................................... 5-6
BLADE REPLACEMENT .................................................................................................................................. 5-6
BELT ADJUSTMENT AND REPLACEMENT ................................................................................................... 5-7
PULLEY ALIGNMENT AND REMOVAL ........................................................................................................... 5-7
CUTTERSHAFT BEARING REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ......................................................................... 5-9
Outer Cuttershaft Bearing Removal .................................................................................................................. 5-9
Installation ......................................................................................................................................................... 5-9
Center Bearing and Cutter Shaft Removal ...................................................................................................... 5-10
Top Drive Assembly Servicing ........................................................................................................................ 5-11
DRIVELINE REPAIR ....................................................................................................................................... 5-11
CV DRIVELINES - Pull Type Only .................................................................................................................. 5-14
MAIN CV DRIVELINE SAFETY SHIELD - Pull Type Only .............................................................................. 5-15