RHINO RC 115, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
RC115/118/120/125 02/12 Operation Section 4-22
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10.5 Turning Procedure
Pull-type Units - Pull-type units are fitted with a constant velocity joint at the tractor hitch to allow operating
during turns. Do not disengage PTO and end of row. Reduce speed and RPM slightly and proceed with turn.
Make wide turns to reduce load on driveline caused by high joint angles.
Optimum speed should be maintained while shredding. Always operate at engine RPM which corresponds to
1000 PTO RPM. Increasing forward speed adversely effects the shredding quality and result in larger material
being discharged. Always be on the watch for foreign objects which could damage cutting reel.
Stop machine if shredder begins to vibrate excessively. Reduce RPM to idle speed, disengage PTO and stop
tractor. Wait for all rotation to cease before dismounting tractor. Check for missing or broken knives.
Never operate machine while knives are missing.
Semi-Mount Units - Do not disengage PTO at end of row. Reduce speed and lower RPM, proceed with turn
without raising 3-point if there is sufficient distance at the end row. Raise 3-point if additional clearance is
required, only raise the machine sufficiently to clear turn. High loads are placed on U-joints when shredder is
raised at steep angles causing premature wear and driveline failure. Raising machine using rear cylinder may
put excessive load on the caster pivot during turns.
10.6 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines
When crossing ditches with steep banks or going up
sharp inclines, it is possible that the main driveline
inner profile will penetrate into the outer housing to its
maximum depth until the assembly becomes solid
(driveline is at its extreme shortest length). This type
of abusive operation can cause serious damage to
the tractor and mower drive by pushing the PTO into
the tractor and through the support bearings or
downward onto the PTO shaft, breaking it off.
Damage resulting from over-collapse of the driveline’s inner profile and its outer housing
may allow the driveline to come loose from the Tractor which could cause bodily injury to the
operator or bystanders and/or extensive damage to the Tractor or Implement.
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