RHINO SE42, Operator'S Manual

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ASSEMBLY
SE42 03/08 Assembly Section 3-2
© 2008 Alamo Group Inc.
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DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
Set up mower as received from factory with these instructions. Refer to complete check list when set-up is
finished.
Select a suitable working area. Open parts box and lay out parts to make location easy. Refer to Parts Lists in
Section 6 of manual and packing list. Cut all wire ties.
This mower is shipped partially assembled. Assembly will be easier if components are aligned and loosely
assembled before tightening hardware. Refer to bolt torque chart in Maintenance Section. All bolts are Grade 5
unless otherwise specified.
1. Position on flat surface.
2. Apply light oil to gear box input shaft.
SHIELD ASSEMBLY
Before installing gearbox shields, check lubricant
level in gearbox. Refer to Maintenance Section -
Gearbox. Attach cotter pin and cable assembly (#5)
through top shield bracket (#2) from outside in.
Remove the top two bolts (#6) on the front of the
gearbox housing. Align holes in the top shield
bracket (#2) and gearbox. Reinstall the bolts &
lockwasher (torque to 33 ft. lbs.) Attach cotter pin
(#5) through top shield (#1) from outside in. Attach
shield (#1) to top bracket (#2) and secure with
flatwasher (#3 not shown) and nut (#4). See
AsmP-
R-0016 .
SHEAR BOLT or SLIP CLUTCH
DRIVELINE INSTALLATION
Attach rear driveline of U-Joint to input Shaft on gearbox, install Snap Ring in groove on Input Shaft. NOTE :
Check that Snap Ring is properly seated in groove. This Snap Ring retains Driveline when shear bolt shears.
Install Grade 2 (only) shear bolt 1/2” by 3-1/2”. Use of a stronger shear bolt than Grade 2, will result in driveline
failure and will void warranty. Figure Asm_R-0072.
Attach slip clutch driveline to input shaft on gearbox with Grade 8 Bolt Figure Asm-R-0073. Refer to proper
Torque Chart in Maintenance Section of this manual.