RHINO TW84, Operator'S Manual

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Boarding the Tractor ........................................................................................................................................... 4-9
Dismounting the Tractor...................................................................................................................................... 4-9
STARTING THE TRACTOR ............................................................................................................................. 4-10
CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR .......................................................................................... 4-10
Connecting the Mower-Lift Type ....................................................................................................................... 4-11
Connecting the Mower-Pull Type ...................................................................................................................... 4-12
Safety Chains.................................................................................................................................................... 4-13
SETTING THE MOWER ................................................................................................................................... 4-13
Setting Mowing Height-Pull Type ...................................................................................................................... 4-15
Setting Deck Pitch............................................................................................................................................. 4-15
DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT ............................................................................................................................. 4-16
Driveline Length Check ..................................................................................................................................... 4-16
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE ............................................................................................ 4-18
Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service......................................................................................................... 4-19
Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ......................................................................................................... 4-19
Cutting Component Inspection.......................................................................................................................... 4-22
DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT .................................................................................................. 4-26
Starting the Tractor ........................................................................................................................................... 4-27
Brake and Differential Lock Setting................................................................................................................... 4-27
Raising the Mower ............................................................................................................................................ 4-28
Driving the Tractor and Mower.......................................................................................................................... 4-28
Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines ................................................................................................................ 4-29
OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT............................................................................................ 4-30
Foreign Debris Hazards .................................................................................................................................... 4-31
Bystanders/Passersby Precautions .................................................................................................................. 4-31
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) ................................................................................................................ 4-32
PTO RPM and Ground Speed .......................................................................................................................... 4-33
Operating the Mower ........................................................................................................................................ 4-33
Shutting Down the Implement ........................................................................................................................... 4-36
DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR .............................................................................. 4-36
MOWER STORAGE ......................................................................................................................................... 4-38
TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT .................................................................................... 4-38
Transporting on Public Roadways .................................................................................................................... 4-39
Hauling the Tractor and Implement................................................................................................................... 4-41
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ......................................................................................................................... 4-42
MAINTENANCE SECTION ............................................................................. 5-1
Lubrication .......................................................................................................................................................... 5-2
GEARBOX .......................................................................................................................................................... 5-3
TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................................. 5-3
DRIVELINE LUBRICATION ................................................................................................................................ 5-4
BLADE SERVICING ........................................................................................................................................... 5-5
BLADE SHARPENING ....................................................................................................................................... 5-5
BLADE REMOVAL.............................................................................................................................................. 5-6
BLADE CARRIER REMOVAL ............................................................................................................................ 5-6
BLADE CARRIER INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................... 5-6
SLIP CLUTCH..................................................................................................................................................... 5-7
SEASONAL CLUTCH MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................. 5-7
MOWER STORAGE ........................................................................................................................................... 5-8
TORQUE CHART ............................................................................................................................................... 5-8