RHINO RC-12, Operator'S Manual

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Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service .......................................................................... 4-15
Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service .......................................................................... 4-15
DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ................................................................... 4-18
Starting the Tractor ............................................................................................................ 4-19
Brake and Differential Lock Setting .................................................................................... 4-20
Raising the Mower ............................................................................................................. 4-20
Driving the Tractor and Mower ........................................................................................... 4-21
Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines ................................................................................. 4-22
OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ............................................................. 4-23
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
Operating the Mower .......................................................................................................... 4-27
Shutting Down the Implement ............................................................................................ 4-29
DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR ............................................... 4-30
MOWER STORAGE .......................................................................................................... 4-31
TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ..................................................... 4-31
Transporting on Public Roadways ..................................................................................... 4-33
Hauling the Tractor and Implement .................................................................................... 4-35
MAINTENANCE SECTION .............................................................................5-1
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................. 5-2
LUBRICATION ..................................................................................................................... 5-2
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE: ................................................................................................. 5-3
CUTTER SHAFT .................................................................................................................. 5-4
BLADE REPLACEMENT ..................................................................................................... 5-4
BELT ADJUSTMENT AND REPLACEMENT ...................................................................... 5-4
PULLEY ALIGNMENT AND REMOVAL .............................................................................. 5-5
CUTTER SHAFT AND BEARING REMOVAL ..................................................................... 5-7
TOP DRIVE ASSEMBLY SERVICING ................................................................................. 5-8
DRIVELINE: ......................................................................................................................... 5-9
STORING THE RC12 ........................................................................................................ 5-11