RHINO RHINO FX17, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4-13
© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.
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“Bottoming Out” Check Procedure
• Disconnect driveline from the tractor and slide
the profiles together until fully compressed.
• Place a mark on the inner shield 1/8” from the
end of the outer shield and reattach the
driveline to the PTO Shaft.
• With the PTO NOT TURNING , slowly drive the
tractor with mower attached through the
sharpest turn possible and watch shaft
movement. With the
PTO NOT TURNING ,
slowly drive the tractor with the mower attached
through the most severe terrain conditions
expected and watch shaft movement.
• If the distance between the mark and the outer
shield becomes less than 2” at any point there
is a potential problem bottoming out the
driveline and the driveline should be shortened.
OPS-F-0001
Shorten the driveline profiles as follows:
• Remove the driveline from the tractor.
• Position the mower to the point with the shortest
distance between the tractor PTO shaft and cutter
gearbox. Shut down the tractor and securely block
the mower in this position.
• Pull driveline apart and reattach yoke to PTO shaft.
• Hold driveline sections parallel to one another and
measure back 1” from yoke of each shaft and place
mark on opposite section. Cut this length off with a
saw.
• Round off all sharp edges and debur.
• Thoroughly grease then reinstall the driveline.
• Recheck for proper operation.
Engagement Check Procedure
• With the driveline attached, position the mower to the
point where the telescoping driveline is at its maximum extension. Completely shut down the tractor and secure in
position.
• Mark the inner driveline shield 1/8” from the end of the outer shield.
• Disconnect the driveline from the tractor and separate the two driveline halves.
• Measure the distance from the mark to the end of the inner profile. This length is the amount the driveline profiles
were engaged.
• If the engaged length is less than 12” the shaft is considered too short and should be replaced with a longer shaft.
Consult an authorized dealer to purchase the required driveline length.
NOTE: If the driveline cannot be shortened and still maintain the required profile engagement, the operator must be made
aware of terrain conditions and avoid situations which pose a potential problem to avoid damaging the driveline.
OPS-F-0002