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© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.

Published  07/04

Part No. 06060002

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.

RBF-14C

REAR BOOM ARM MOWER

Tiger Corporation

3301 N. Louise Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD
57107

1-800-843-6849
1-605-336-7900

Summary of Contents for RBF-14C

Page 1: ...he 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 equip...

Page 2: ...ce of accidents BEFOREYOUSTART Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual Observe the rules of safety and common sense WARRANTY INFORMATION Read and understand the complete War...

Page 3: ...3 8 Mechanical Breakout 3 10 Hose Layout 3 10 Flexible Front Guard Kit 3 12 Optional Accumulator Kit 3 12 Initial Run 3 14 Bleeding Rams 3 14 OPERATION SECTION 4 1 General 4 2 Initial Checks 4 2 Macin...

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Page 5: ...Safety Section 1 1 SAFETY SECTION...

Page 6: ...manual and on decals which are attached to 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 operato...

Page 7: ...experienced or untrained personnel too operate the Tractor and Implement without supervision Make sure the operator has fully read and understood the manuals prior to operation SG 4 Operator Safety In...

Page 8: ...esult if the operator is under the influence of drugs or alcohol SG 27 WARNING Prolonged operation may cause operator boredom and fatigue affecting safe operation Take scheduled work breaks to help pr...

Page 9: ...NING The rotating parts of this machine continue to rotate even after the Tractor has been turned off The operator should remain in his seat for 60 seconds after the brake has been set the PTO disenga...

Page 10: ...Before operating the Mower check to make sure the Implement input drivelinewillnotbottomoutorbecomedisengaged Bottomingoutoccurs when the inner shaft penetrates the outer housing until the assembly b...

Page 11: ...stances 100 yards or more and causing serious injury or death Follow safety messages carefully STOP MOWING IF PASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 100 YARDS UN LESS Front and Rear Deflectors are installed and in good...

Page 12: ...the Tractor engine Inspect the Mower to determine the source of the vibration If Mower blades are missing or damaged replace them immediately Do not operate the mower until the blades have been replac...

Page 13: ...lling NeverdismountaTractorthatismovingorwhiletheengine is running Operate the Tractor controls from the tractor seat only SG 9 DANGER Flail Mowers are capable under adverse conditions of throwing obj...

Page 14: ...rd 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 including gangrene I...

Page 15: ...ateandcontrolthetractorandmower Nevermowanareainthereverse direction that you have not inspected and removed debris or foreign material SGM 8 WARNING Extreme care should be taken when operating near l...

Page 16: ...nded while the Implement is in the raised position Accidental operation of a lifting lever or a hydraulic failure may cause the mower to suddenly fall causing serious injury or possible death to anyon...

Page 17: ...once to reduce the possibility of injury or death from thrown objects entanglement or blade contact SGM 18 DANGER DO NOT allow any person under a raised boom or mower head unlessit issecurelylockedup...

Page 18: ...erious injury or even death SG 35 WARNING Use caution and wear protective gloves when handling sharp objects such as blades knives and other cutting edges Be alert to worn component surfaces which hav...

Page 19: ...3PT 20 DANGER Be particularly careful in transport The Mower has raised the center ofgravityforthetractorandhasincreasedthepossibilityofoverturn Turn curves or go up slopes only at low speed and using...

Page 20: ...eed in turns Increase the speed through the turn only after you determine that it is safe to operate at a higher speed Use extreme care and reduce your speed when turning sharply to prevent the tracto...

Page 21: ...of the Tractor and Equipment Manuals Pay close attention to the Safety Signs affixed to the Tractor and Equipment SG 18 Storage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices DANGER A rear Implement c...

Page 22: ...ditioning Rhino cares about the safety of its customers operators and bystanders and will replace the safety decals on this product in the field free of charge Some shipping and handling charges may a...

Page 23: ...RCT Notice to Owner 17 00773723 1 INSTURCT Do Not Overspeed Engine 18 D103 1 INSTURCT Hydraulic Oil 29 00758194 1 WARNING V Belt Pinch 30 00775933 1 DANGER Shield Missing 31 D354 1 DANGER Automatic Br...

Page 24: ...Crushing and Pinch Points P N02962765 Item 2 WARNING Pinch Points P N02962764 Item 3 WARNING Relief all pressure in HydraulicLinesbeforedisconnecting hoses P N 25387 Item4 WARNING RemoveAirBreather an...

Page 25: ...ydraulic System P N 32708 Item 6 DANGER Follow Tractor Safety Operation P N 32707 Item 7 PELIGRO Si no le ingles Pida ayuda a alguien que se lo lea Para Que le traduzca las medidas de seguridad P N007...

Page 26: ...RNING Contact with foreign Object P N 22840 Item 10 WARNING Hose burst P N02965262 Item 11 INSTRUCT Notice to Owner Read andunderstandOperator sManual and Complete and Sign Warranty Card P N00763977 I...

Page 27: ...flectors clean and visible at all times P N 42400 Item 14 REFLECT Red Reflector Keep reflectors clean and visible at all times P N 42399 Item 15 CAUTION Tractor may rear up and cause serious injury or...

Page 28: ...roup Inc Item 17 PELIGRO Driveline Safety in spanish P N00773723 Item 18 WARNING Operate machine at 540 RPM P ND103 Item 19 WARNING Do Not Raise Flail while blades are turning P N02965141 Item 20 DANG...

Page 29: ...are of electrical lines while operating the boom P N6T3225 Item 22 DANGER Keep away if front deflector is removed from flail housing P N002425 Item 23 DANGER Keep Away Thrown Objects Inspect area befo...

Page 30: ...roup Inc Item25 CAUTION UseGenuineTger parts P N 32709 Item26 WARNING MaintainRubber deflectors if worn or damaged replace with newones P N 24028 Item27 RotatingDrivelinecontactcancause death P N00776...

Page 31: ...Operate with BeltShieldRemoved P N00758194 Item 31 DANGER Beware Automatic Breakaway Return Keep clear of front arm andhead P ND354 Item 32 WARNING Keep sway bar chains tight to keep implement from sw...

Page 32: ...ility to know what these regulations are in your own area or situation Refer to U S Dept of Labor Employment Standard Administration Wage Home Division Child Labor Bulletin 102 This Act Seeks to assur...

Page 33: ...Introduction Section 2 1 INTRODUCTION SECTION...

Page 34: ...provides exploded assembly drawings of each mower component illustrating each piece and the corresponding part number Careful use and timely service saves extensive repairs and costly down time losses...

Page 35: ...Assembly Section 3 1 ASSEMBLY SECTION...

Page 36: ...the arms fully assembled to the mainframe but with the mower head detached The lifting points FIGURE 3 1 A 3 1 B and FIGURE 3 2 A are for machines without the mower head attached or hydraulic oil Whe...

Page 37: ...on 3 3 RBF 14C 07 04 ASSEMBLY 2004 Alamo Group Inc FITTING MACHINE TO TRACTOR To fit the machine to the tractor follow the instructions carefully referring to the illustrations for guidance FIGURE 3 3...

Page 38: ...ole s so that the two equal length of chain are suspended from the bracket s F Lift the machine until the tractor and machine PTO are in line Adjust the right arm and top link until the machine is squ...

Page 39: ...to twist the struts to fit O H The A frame is now a rigid unit and the tractor lift arms can be lowered by removing the weight from the tractor hydraulics NOTE It is important that at this stage the...

Page 40: ...rol valve is mounted on the front face of the oil tank The cable normally can be routed through the rear cab window and should be as free of bends as possible DO NOT PINCH CABLE IN CLOSED WINDOW NOTE...

Page 41: ...e in the required position F Replace the sleeve in the bushes and replace lever in the control unit in the reverse sequence to the above H Replace all the rubber boots and reassemble with the 3 throug...

Page 42: ...Assembly Section 3 8 RBF 14C 07 04 ASSEMBLY 2004 Alamo Group Inc FIGURE 3 6...

Page 43: ...d clamp is approximately 300mm 18 in clear of the ground C Place mower head directly in front of the second arm D Level up mower head with wood packing E Remove clamp bracket FIGURE 3 7 A from the end...

Page 44: ...hose acting as a useful guide see FIGURE 3 8 If there is no guideline running along the hose follow the fitting instructions below FIGURE 3 8 CONNECTING THE MOTOR The connection of the hoses to the m...

Page 45: ...ng Hoses Always give plenty of clearance around sharp edges see FIGURE 3 10 Finally operate the arms in all positions except that noted below to ensure that the hoses are clear of any obstructions FIG...

Page 46: ...sent Refer to the Parts Section on the Accumulator Kit for a complete listing of parts B Assemble items 3 thru 8 into accumulator and fully tighten connections Fitting the Kit A Fit packing piece item...

Page 47: ...Assembly Section 3 13 RBF 14C 07 04 ASSEMBLY 2004 Alamo Group Inc FIGURE 3 12...

Page 48: ...enter when fully raised a restrictor may be fitted in the first ram hydraulic system to give a slow controlled movement of the arm past center It is essential that the first ram is fully bled to preve...

Page 49: ...s shown In the case of a tractor with a ROPS mounted hard canopy only the right side will need to be pro tected 2 Only use clamp type attachment on the ROPS Do not drill tap or weld to the ROPS You ma...

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Page 51: ...Operation Section 4 1 OPERATION SECTION...

Page 52: ...arning decals protective deflectors shields and other safety features to provide operator and passerby protection however no shielding is 100 accurate ALL safety equipment and safety warning decals mu...

Page 53: ...ainmowingapplicationsandisratedtocutuptoaspecificsizevegetation seeMowerStandardEquipmentandSpecifications DO NOTusethisMowertocutvegetationabove theMower sratedcapacityortocutanytypeofnon vegetativem...

Page 54: ...f a qualified operator A qualified operator has read and understands the boom and tractor Operator Manuals and is experienced in tractor boom and attached head operation and all associated safety prac...

Page 55: ...th protective equipment to shield the operator from falling and thrown objects For cab tractors the tractor must be equipped with a shatter proof safety window For non cab tractors the tractor must be...

Page 56: ...lamo Industrial Tractor and Mower Stability Pamphlet P N 02959010 The operator must read and completely understand this manual and the tractor operator s manual before starting any boom mower operatio...

Page 57: ...neutral and apply the parking brake Shut down the tractor engine remove the key and wait for all motion to come to a complete stop before exiting the operator s seat NEVER leave the seat until the tra...

Page 58: ...tact with the tractor transmission to prevent sudden and unexpected tractor movement DANGER Start the Tractor only when properly seated in the Tractor seat Starting a Tractor in gear can result in inj...

Page 59: ...to aid in installation 5 2 Connecting Mower Head Hydraulics Attach the 1 hoses from the articulating arm to the hydraulic motor on the head Use recommended hose end torque values in chart below Strai...

Page 60: ...Fuel condition and level Sufficient lubrication at all lube points Air filter condition 6 1 Tractor Pre Operation Inspection Service Refer to the tractor operator s manual to ensure a complete pre op...

Page 61: ...SEMBLY Inspect condition of each arm section weldment Ensure all pins are in place Ensure all bolts and screws are properly installed Check condition of teflon bushings at boom pivot points Ensure eac...

Page 62: ...knowledgeable and skilled in this procedure SG 15 WARNING WARNING Avoid contact with hot surfaces including hydraulic oil tanks pumps motors valves and hose connections Relieve hydraulic pressure befo...

Page 63: ...n position and are properly torqued Ensure hydraulic lines are properly connected to the hydraulic motor Check for hydraulic leaks along hoses and fittings DO NOT use your hands to check for oil leaks...

Page 64: ...e cutter motor and the other is the position controlvalve ON OFF Switch Mower Valve To operate the mower pull the switch while the tractor is running The push pull operator will remain in the ON posit...

Page 65: ...heir use will be explained in the following pages of this manual Read each explanation carefully then practice in a safe level area CLEAR of all people animals and any obstructions As always use extre...

Page 66: ...erly control the equipment Test the tractor at a slow speed and increase the speed slowly Apply the Brakes smoothly to determine the stopping characteristics of the Tractor and Implement As you increa...

Page 67: ...When engaged the differential lock will prevent or limit the tractor from turning During normal cutting conditions locking the differential provides no benefit and should not be used Make sure the tr...

Page 68: ...ely as the tractor will be difficult to control Perform turns with the tractor and mower at slow speeds to determine how the tractor with and attached implement handles a turn Determine the safe speed...

Page 69: ...n the same area except with Cab tractors with the windows closed SGM 11 Mow only in conditions where you have clear visibility in daylight or with adequate artificial lighting Never mow in darkness or...

Page 70: ...could damage the machine Walk through the area looking for fences boulder rocks culverts stumps or metal objects Mark the inspected area with flags If the area is dense and cannot be walked thoroughly...

Page 71: ...or may be required to experiment with several gear range combinations to determine the best gear and range which provides the most ideal performance from the implement and most efficient tractor opera...

Page 72: ...damage serious injury or even death never allow the cutting blades to contact such obstacles SGM 4 Roller Height The roller on the mower head is pre set in its raised position before the machine leav...

Page 73: ...Operation Section 4 23 OPERATION RBF 14C 07 04 2004 Alamo Group Inc...

Page 74: ...n ground B Remove linch pin and link pin C Retract or extend third ram depending on which hole is being used D Replace Pin Grass Cutting A Run the rotor at normal speed I E 540 rev min PTO speed B Avo...

Page 75: ...nd cause premature wear to the flail cutting edges B Next trim the sides to the previous trim but not into it NOTE Do not angle the rotor unit so that any debris is thrown through the hedge when trimm...

Page 76: ...lange taking care not to damage the joint faces F Remove the non drive end bearing guard loosen the bearing locking set screws and remove the clamping setscrew in the end of the shaft G Remove the rot...

Page 77: ...damage from rotting grass and standing water 2 Lubricate all grease points and fill oil levels according to the maintenance lubrication schedule 3 Tighten all bolts to the proper torque Ensure all pin...

Page 78: ...ifting the arm about 3 4 three fourths of the way up 3 After this position is accomplished pull the first handle Swing Back toward the operator until the arm has swung over the rest located on the ROP...

Page 79: ...visible and legible When transporting the EquipmentusetheTractorflashingwarninglightsandfollowalllocaltraffic regulations SG 6 WARNING DANGER Never allow children or other persons to ride on the Trac...

Page 80: ...other road users Pull to the side of the road occasionally to allow all following traffic to pass Do not exceed the legal speed limit set in your country for agricultural tractors Always stay alert w...

Page 81: ...ybyattemptingtouseanothercylinderorpressuregauge Ifpumpisworking properly check the pressure on the line The relief valve may be by passing fluid at too low pressures If cylinder is still not function...

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Page 83: ...Maintenance Section 5 1 MAINTENANCE SECTION...

Page 84: ...the rotor unit on the ground stop tractor engine and operate control levers in both directions Grease daily or every 8 hours of operation Use a high quality lithium base 2 grease PTO Drive Tubes Greas...

Page 85: ...nger because a failure can spill several gallons of oil on the road endangering traffic and costing money To reduce the risk of this happening and ensure a long life from the hoses follow instructions...

Page 86: ...n continues check the following D Stop tractor engine and disengage PTO drive E Check the Rotor Shaft bearings to see if they are damaged or loose F Replace bearings if necessary If vibration persists...

Page 87: ...OSE ISOLATOR VALVES ON FIRST ARM AND ACCUMULATOR IF FITTED H Remove control lever unit from inside tractor and feed through rear of cab without bending cable too tightly Tie unit onto mainframe and pr...

Page 88: ...de of bolts and the proper torque except when specific torque values are assigned in manual text NOTE These values apply to fasteners as received from supplier dry or when lubricated with normal engin...

Page 89: ...ed if the equipment is modified or altered in ways not approved in writing by Tiger if repair parts other than genuine Tiger repair parts have been used or if the equipment has bee subject to misuse n...

Page 90: ...anual you can help prevent accidents The objective of this manual is to help make you a better operator Remember SAFETY IS YOU Your safety and the safety of those around you depends on YOU Common sens...

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