RHINO RC-12, Operator'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY SECTION ..........................................................................................1-1
General Safety Instructions and Practices ........................................................................... 1-2
Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices ...................................................... 1-5
Connecting or Disconnecting Implement Safety Instructions and Practices ...................... 1-10
Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices ............................................. 1-13
Concluding Safety Instructions and Practices .................................................................... 1-15
Decal Description ............................................................................................................... 1-18
Federal Laws and Regulations ........................................................................................... 1-26
INTRODUCTION SECTION ............................................................................2-1
ATTENTION OWNER/OPERATOR ..................................................................................... 2-3
ASSEMBLY SECTION ....................................................................................3-1
SHIPPING STAND REMOVAL ............................................................................................ 3-2
BREATHER PLUG INSTALLATION .................................................................................... 3-2
TONGUE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION ............................................................................... 3-2
3-POINT HITCH ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION .................................................................... 3-5
ATTACHING AXLE ASSEMBLIES TO MAIN WHEEL BAR TUBE ...................................... 3-6
ATTACHING OPTIONAL HYDRAULIC CYLINDER ............................................................ 3-6
OPERATION SECTION ..................................................................................4-1
Standard Equipment and Specifications .............................................................................. 4-3
OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................... 4-4
ROPS and SEAT BELT ........................................................................................................ 4-5
Tractor Safety Devices ......................................................................................................... 4-5
Tractor Horsepower ............................................................................................................. 4-6
3-Point Hitch ......................................................................................................................... 4-6
Drawbar-Pull Type Mower .................................................................................................... 4-6
Front End Weight ................................................................................................................. 4-6
Power Take Off (PTO) ......................................................................................................... 4-6
GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR ........................................................................... 4-7
Boarding the Tractor ............................................................................................................ 4-7
Dismounting the Tractor ....................................................................................................... 4-8
STARTING THE TRACTOR ................................................................................................ 4-9
CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR ............................................................. 4-9
SETTING THE MOWER .................................................................................................... 4-10
Leveling Deck ..................................................................................................................... 4-12
DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT ............................................................................................... 4-12
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE ............................................................. 4-14