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TURF FLEX

Published  08/01                   Effective Serial No. TX-10880 to Current                               P/N 00763618C

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

This Operator's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation
of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all
times.  READ,  UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the Safety and
Operation Instructions contained in this manual before
operating the equipment.

© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.

RHINO

®

1020 S. Sangamon Ave.
Gibson City, IL 60936
800-446-5158
Email: [email protected]

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Summary of Contents for TURF FLEX

Page 1: ...gral part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all times READ UNDERSTAND and FOLLOW the Safety and Operation Instructions contained in this manual before opera...

Page 2: ...l void your warranty and can cause catastrophic failure with possible injury or death All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous There is no substitute for a cautious safe minded opera...

Page 3: ...d your mower If you or any mower operator have not seen this video Watch the Video Read this Operator sManual andCompletetheVideoGuidebook beforeoperatingyournewmower Ifyou do not understand any of th...

Page 4: ...Mower Operator Safety Video Mower Operator s Manual AEM Mower Operator s Safety Manual Requester Name Phone Requester Address City State Zip Code Mower Model Serial Number Date Purchased Dealer Sales...

Page 5: ...Hydraulic Hose Attachment 3 10 WingDriveshaftAttachment 3 11 Rope Routing for Automatic Head Lock 3 12 OPERATIONSECTION 4 1 MAINTENANCE SECTION 5 1 Lubrication Information 5 2 Gearbox 5 3 SwivelAssem...

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Page 7: ...SAFETY SECTION Safety Section 1 1...

Page 8: ...o the equipment The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED The Symbol and Signal Word are intended to warn the owner operator of impending hazards and the degree of p...

Page 9: ...ractor particularly during a turnover when the operator could be pinned under the ROPS SG 7 WARNING Do not modify or alter this Implement Do not permit anyone to modify or alter this Implement any of...

Page 10: ...could present a hazard Do not check for leaks with your hand Use a piece of heavy paper or cardboard High pressure oil streams from breaks in the line could penetrate the skin and cause tissue damage...

Page 11: ...rning sharply to prevent the tractor and implement from turning over Determine the maximum safe turning speed for you and this equipment before operating on roads or uneven ground Only transport the T...

Page 12: ...s or coordination is impaired Serious injury or death to the operator or others could result if the operator is under the influnce of drugs or alcohol SG 27 DANGER There are obvious and hidden potenti...

Page 13: ...m thrown objects entanglement or blade contact SGM 3 DANGER The rotating parts of this machine have been designed and tested for rugged use However the blades could fail upon impact with heavy solid o...

Page 14: ...d power lines S3PT 5 DANGER This Implement is wider than the Tractor Be careful when operating or transporting this equipment to prevent the Implement from running into or striking sign posts guard ra...

Page 15: ...tor s weight is on the front wheels to maintain safe steerage Slow down on rough or uneven surfaces STI 1 DANGER When the Wings are folded for transport the center of gravity is raised and the possibi...

Page 16: ...yinplace orputasecure supportundertheA Frame Lowertheimplementcarefullytotheground Do not put hands or feet under lifted components SPT 1 DANGER Make sure the PTO shield integral driveline shields and...

Page 17: ...oid warranties and present a safety hazard Use genuine Servis Rhino mower parts for economy and safety SPRM 1 SEE YOUR SERVIS RHINO DEALER In addition to the design and configuration of this Implement...

Page 18: ...A 9 25 7 12 24 23 2 18 30 23 16 23 13 17 19 3 A 25 11 15 3 A 8 A 17 17 NOTE Rhino supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe operation Damage to the decals may occur while in shipping use...

Page 19: ...7 2 12 11 25 29 23 19 23 2 13 1 2 14 1 2 15 1 2 16 1 2 Models 8 A 31 32 33 34 35 36 31 NOTE Rhino supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe operation Damage to the decals may occur while...

Page 20: ...ultiple Hazard Fldg Rotary 14 D103 1 WARNING 540 RPM PTO 15 03200347 1 REFLECT SMV 16 1458392 2 REFLECT Red Reflectors 17 1458393 2 REFLECT Amber Reflector 18 000678 2 INSTRUCT Grease Fitting Inside 1...

Page 21: ...ex 08 01 SAFETY 2004 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY SAFETY 1 00725746 2 00753840 3 00756004 4 00756005 5 00756059 7 00758194 13 02967827 Front Cover 15 03200347 SMV reflector 16 99203 Red Reflector 17 99204 Y...

Page 22: ...Safety Section 1 16 Turf Flex 08 01 SAFETY 2004 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY 6 00756494 8 00760657 9 00763536 11 00769737 14 D103 18 000678 R 04 23 99...

Page 23: ...Flex 08 01 SAFETY 2004 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY SAFETY 23 D301 10 00769736 19 00755691 20 00763613 24 D302 25 00763535 TURF FLEX Name 26 Model Number 27 Serial Plate 28 Serial Plate 29 Serial Plate 30...

Page 24: ...Safety Section 1 18 Turf Flex 08 01 SAFETY 2004 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY 21 00763977 22 D102 8A 00773723 31 00776481...

Page 25: ...of all equipment with which the employee is or will be involved Employer Responsibilities To ensure employee safety during Tractor and Implement operation it is the employer s responsibility to 1 Trai...

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Page 71: ...INTRODUCTION SECTION Indroduction Section 2 1...

Page 72: ...operator how to work the Mower correctly and attend to appropriate maintenance The Trouble Shooting Guide helps diagnose difficulties with mower and offers solution to the problems Safety is of primar...

Page 73: ...R TRACTOR Usually 16 18 year old children who are mature and responsible can operate the mower with reasonable safety if they have read Operator s Manual been trained in safe operation of the machine...

Page 74: ...ranties are honored only if completed Owner Registration and Warranty forms are received by Alamo Group within thirty days of delivery of the mower 3 Record the Mower Model and Serial Numbers on the W...

Page 75: ...ASSEMBLY SECTION Assembly Section 3 1...

Page 76: ...ower as received from the factory with these instructions Mower is shipped in bundles Open parts box and lay parts out to make location easy Refer to parts lists and exploded view drawings for more de...

Page 77: ...Main Frame with attaching Pin 3 Secure with 1 2 x 1 1 2 bolt 5 flatwasher and locknut Attach the Toggle Links 6 to the right and left Lift Arms with attachin Pin 4 Secure with 1 2 x 1 1 2 bolt flatwa...

Page 78: ...rame and Toggel Links with Pins provided Figure 6 WING MOWER ATTACHMENT NOTE TheWingMowersarerightandleftmowers OnallModelsthereisnotaninsideRearCasterWheel Instead there is a Cutting Height Shaft sup...

Page 79: ...OD x 3 16 thick 3 and 3 8 locknuts 4 Install four one inch spacers 7 and two 1 4 inch spacer 8 on each fork and wheel assembly 9 Insert Wheel assembly Shaft 9 into Axle Arm Weldment 1 and retain with...

Page 80: ...allow wheel to caster 360 degrees See page 3 5 for 48 Deck detail 1 1 2 10 6 7 5 7 8 9 6 10 8 7 7 5 4 3 FIGURE 10 CASTERWHEELATTACHMENTS WING MOWER FIGURE 9 Attach the inside 1 and outside AxleArmWel...

Page 81: ...arbox mount plate Retain with 1 2 x 1 1 2 bolt flatwasher and locknut Attach the A Frame Link 5 to the Rear Lift Frame by sandwiching between Toggle Links with Pins 6 Secure with 3 8 x 3 bolts 7 flatw...

Page 82: ...Assembly Section 3 8 ASSEMBLY 2004 Alamo Group Inc ASSEMBLY Turf Flex 08 01 FIGURE 13 AXLE ARMS IN POSTION Note bolt locations of Axle Arms on 60 Deck Figure 13...

Page 83: ...Assembly Section 3 9 ASSEMBLY 2004 Alamo Group Inc ASSEMBLY Turf Flex 08 01 AXLE ARMS IN POSTION Note bolt locations of Axle Arms on 72 Deck Figure14 FIGURE 14...

Page 84: ...7 Install the Pipe Spacers 4 and retain with 1 2 x 7 bolt 5 and locknut Figure 15 HYDRAULIC HOSE ATTACHMENT Remove the caps from the Hydraulic Manifold 6 Fig 13 on the Main Frame Hydraulic Hoses p n 0...

Page 85: ...nted in line the same as shown FIGURE 17 LEFT WING DRIVELINE RIGHT WING DRIVELINE NOTE Do not attach the drivelines with the CV Head on the wings This will not allow the head to be raised up FIGURE16...

Page 86: ...h Angle Lift Arm Pin Ref Hole NOTE 11 Model Only FIGURE 18 Latch Bolt wing arm Latch Clear ance Adjust Latch Bolt to provide minimum clearance between Reference Hole and Latch Over adjust ment too muc...

Page 87: ...d Locks 1 Loop ends back through welded link on lock bar and then inside of braid by forming a hole 16 from end 2 Adjust lengths as shown to give 8 overlap and 4 loop 3 Adjust to give diminsion shown...

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Page 89: ...OPERATION SECTION Operation Section 4 1...

Page 90: ...OR TRACTOR Usually 15 16 year old children who are mature and responsible can operate the mower with reasonable safety if they have read Operator s Manual been trained in safe operation of the machine...

Page 91: ...icient for short turns and or failure to ATTACH CLEVIS TO THE DRAWBAR correctly and securely MAY ALLOW THE MOWER TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRACTOR AND OR THE DRIVELINE HALVES TO SEPARATE WHICH CAN CAUSE SE...

Page 92: ...d will cause damage to cutter and drive system 1 Using the tractor hydraulics raise the mowers off the ground and support under it with secure blocking so not to let the mower drift down during mainte...

Page 93: ...s and other debris before cutting Enter new areas carefully Cut material higher the first time to allow cutter to clear unseen objects Never assume an area is clear Always check Extremely tall grass s...

Page 94: ...ure the driveline will not bottom out or become disengaged Disengage the Driveline from the tractor PTO Shaft Slide the Driveline together until it bottoms out solidly Apply colored tape to the Inner...

Page 95: ...ube engagement Maximum compressed length should always maintain 1 9 16 clearance if not shorten driveline as shown in Fig 8 If driveline cannot be shortened and still maintain 10 inches of tube engage...

Page 96: ...in the raised position while the tractor is turning sharply and going up an incline WARNING Use the tractor Warning Lights SMV Sign Reflectors and other devices for adequate warning to the operators o...

Page 97: ...eck maximum joint angle connect mower to tractor Do not connect driveline at this time Start tractor and make a maximum turn to left until tractor tire almost contracts frame Then check joint by holdi...

Page 98: ...S Material too high and too much Reduce ground speed but maintain FROM MOWER UNEVENLY material 540 rpm at tractor PTO or make two BUNCHES MATERIAL passes over material Raise the mower ALONG SWATH for...

Page 99: ...belt or guide Be sure belt BELT COVER guide doesn t rub any other part while running Pulley misalignment Inspect to ensure belt is running in center of backside idler Shim idler as necessary to align...

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Page 101: ...MAINTENANCE SECTION Maintenance Section 5 1...

Page 102: ...UBRICATION INFORMATION Do not let excess grease collect on or around parts particulary when operating in sandy areas The illustrations below shows lubrication points All points should be lubricated da...

Page 103: ...of the Gearbox Filler Plug is located on top back of Gearbox Figure 2 TEST PLUG FILLER PLUG FIGURE 2 Recommended lubricant is NLGI 000 Grease Rhino P N 00765444 Gearbox capacity is one quart NOTE Over...

Page 104: ...ch spindle must be lubricated enough each time to force small amount of grease out through top seal NOTE Do not over lube as excess grease may get on belt drive SWIVEL ASSEMBLY The Swivel Assembly sho...

Page 105: ...DRIVELINE LUBRICATION The Drivelines and U Joints should be inspected each morning before the mower is started FIGURE 7 The U Joint and CV Joint on the Driveline undergo extreme forces when the unit i...

Page 106: ...hown Do not sharpen blade to a razor edge but leave a 1 32 blunt edge Do not shapen back side of blade Figure 9 WARNING Avoid personal injury Always block the mower up to prevent it from falling when...

Page 107: ...s using wing nuts BELT INSTALLATION All Model except 11 To replace drive belt 1 remove belt shields and loosen nuts 2 and 3 Loosen and remove nut 5 Disassemble tensioning idler noting location of all...

Page 108: ...wing nuts BELT INSTALLATION 11 MODEL To replace drive belt 1 remove belt shields and loosen nuts 2 Loosen the nut 2 Disassemble tensioning Spring noting location of all loose parts Loosen front pair o...

Page 109: ...ake replacements immediately 5 Store the mower in a clean dry place with the mower housing resting on blocks 6 Use spray touch up enamel where necessary to prevent rust and maintain the appearance of...

Page 110: ...other convenient means Remove bearing by driving as described in step 2 4 Clean all parts and reassemble with new parts can proceed ASSEMBLY 1 Press bearing cups in spindle housing 2 Insert bearing c...

Page 111: ...the belleville springs This retains the springs in housing when four hex nuts are released These four deformed areas must be straightened out so that pressure plate assembly can be removed from housin...

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Page 113: ...this Standard and 2 Provide Seatbelts that meet the requirements of this paragraph of this Standard and SAE J4C and 3 Ensure that each employee uses such Seatbelt while the tractor is moving and 4 En...

Page 114: ...TURFFLEX OMWPL 08 01 Printed U S A P N 00763618C...

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