Alamo 1900 Bedienungsanleitung

© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. 1900 Published 07/1 1 Part No. 00786722C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.com REAR-MOUNT BOOM MOWER This Operator' s Manual is an integral p art of the safe operation of this machine and must be maint ained with the un it at all times. [...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer This Operator's Manual is an integral p art of the safe operation o f this machine and must be maint ained with the implement at a ll times. A Ma nual canister is provided on the implement where this manu al can be properly stored. If you lose or damage this ma nual a free replacement manual ca n be obtained from [...]

In order to r educe accidents and enhance the safe operation of mowers, Alamo Group Ag Division, in cooperation with other industr y manufacturers has develope d the AEM/FEMA Industrial and Ag ricultural Mower Safety Practices video an d guide book. The video will familiarize and instruct mower-tractor operators in safe practices when using industr[...]

Alamo Group Ag. Division will provide one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices Vi deo Please Send Me: VHS Format – AEM/FE MA Mower Operator Safety V ideo DVD Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety V ideo Mower Operator ’ s Manual AEM Mower Operator ’ s Safety Manual Requester Name:___________ ______________________Phone:_________________________[...]

DEALER to CUST OMER Pre-Delivery / Operation Instructions Dealer should inform the Pu rchaser of this product of Warr anty terms, provisions, and procedures that are applicable. Dealer should al so inform the Purchaser to review the cont ents of t he Operat or ’s Manual inclu ding safety equipment, safe oper ation and maintenance, to r e view the[...]

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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ........ ................................................. .......................................... ........... 1- 1 GENERAL SAFE TY INSTRUCTIONS A ND PRACTICES ........ ................ ............. ................ ................ ............ 1-2 Operator Safety .. ................ ................ .........[...]

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SAFETY 1900 07/11 Safety Section 1-2 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INSTRU CTIONS AND PRACTICES A careful oper ator is the best operator . Safety is of primary import ance to the manufacturer and should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents can be avoided by be ing aware of your equipment, your sur roundings, and observing cer[...]

SAFETY 1900 07/11 Safety Section 1-3 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY Operator Safety TO A VOID SERIO US INJUR Y OR DEA TH DO THE FOLLOWING: • READ, UNDERST AND and FOLLOW Operator's Manual instructions , Warnings and Safety Messages. • WEAR SAFETY GLASSES , safety shoes, hard hat, hearing protection and gloves when operating or repairing[...]

SAFETY 1900 07/11 Safety Section 1-4 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY CRUSHING HAZARDS TO A VOID SER IOUS INJURY OR DEA TH FROM FALLING OFF TRACTOR, EQUIPMENT RUN OVER, ROLLOVER AND CRUSHING BY F ALLING WING OR IMPLEMENT : • USE ROPS and SEA T BEL T equipped tractors for mowing operations. • KEEP ROPS lock in up position. • AL W A YS BUCKLE [...]

SAFETY 1900 07/11 Safety Section 1-5 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING IMPLEMENT SAFETY TO A VOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH FROM BEING CRUSHED BY TRACTOR OR IMPLEMENT : WHEN connecting mower head to the bo om : • KEEP BYST ANDERS A W A Y from tractor and mower . • Ensure there is e nough room to li ft a nd swing the b[...]

SAFETY 1900 07/11 Safety Section 1-6 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY THROWN OBJECTS HAZARDS ROT AR Y MOWERS CAN THROW OBJECTS 300 FEET OR MORE UNDER ADVERSE CONDITIONS. TO A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH T O OPERA T OR OR BYST ANDERS FROM THROWN OBJECTS: • KEEP bystanders 300 feet away STOP MOWING IF P A SSERSBY ARE WITHIN 300 FEET UNLESS: •[...]

SAFETY 1900 07/11 Safety Section 1-7 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY THROWN OBJECTS HA ZARDS (Continued) MOWER OPERA TION: • DO NOT e xceed mower' s rated Cutting Capacity or cut non-vege tative material. • USE ENCLOSED TRACTOR CABS when two or more mowers ar e operating in mowing area. • Do Not mow in area s where bees or insects may [...]

SAFETY 1900 07/11 Safety Section 1-8 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY RUN OVER HAZARDS TO A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH FROM F A LLING OFF TRACTOR OR EQUIPMENT RUN OVER: • USE ROPS and SEA T BEL T equipped tractors for mowing operations. • KEEP ROPS locked in UP position. • ONL Y start tra ctor while seated in tractor seat. • AL W A YS [...]

SAFETY 1900 07/11 Safety Section 1-9 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY PTO ENT ANGLEMENT HAZARDS KEEP A W A Y FROM ROT A TING DRIVELINES AND ELEMENTS TO A VOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH: ST A Y A W A Y and KEEP hands, feet and body AW A Y from rotating bl ades, drivelines and p arts until all moving element s have stopped. • STOP , LOOK and LISTEN[...]

SAFETY 1900 07 /11 Safety Section 1-10 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY MOWER BLADE CONT ACT HAZARDS KEEP A W A Y FROM ROT A TING BLADES TO A VOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH FROM BLADE CONT ACT : • S T AY A W AY and KEEP HANDS, FEET and BODY A W A Y from rotating blades, drivelines and parts until all moving elements have stopped. • DO NOT put h[...]

SAFETY 1900 07/11 S afety Section 1-11 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK HAZARD TO A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH FROM HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC OIL LEAKS PENERA TING SKIN: • DO NOT OPERA TE equipment with oil or fuel leaks. • KEEP all hydraulic hoses, lines and connection s in GOOD CONDITION and TIGHT before applying sys[...]

SAFETY 1900 07 /11 Safety Section 1-12 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY ELECTRICAL & FIRE HAZARDS TO A VOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH FROM ELECTRICAL CONT ACT WHEN WORKING AROUND ELECTRICAL POWER LI NES, GAS LINES AND UTILITY LINES : • INSPECT mowing area for overhead or underground el ectrical power lines, obstructions, gas lines, cables and[...]

SAFETY 1900 07/11 S afety Section 1-13 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY TRANSPORTING HAZARDS TO A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y AND DEA TH WHEN TOWING OR TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT : • KEEP transport speed BELOW 20 mph to maintain control of equipment. • REDUCE SPEED on inclines, on turns and in poor towing conditions. • DO NOT TOW with trucks or other v[...]

SAFETY 1900 07 /11 Safety Section 1-14 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH FROM COMPONENT F AILURE BY KEEPING IMPLEMENT IN GOOD OPERA TING CONDITION IN PERFORMI NG PROPER SERVICE, REP AIRS AND MAINTENANCE. BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE, REP AIRS AND MAINTENANCE ON THE IMPLEMEN T : •[...]

SAFETY 1900 07/11 S afety Section 1-15 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY PA R T S I N F O R M AT I O N PA R T S I N F O R M AT I O N Rhino mowers use bala nced and matched system compone nts for blade car riers, blades, cuttershaft s, knives, knife hangers, roll ers, drivetrain component s, and be arings. These parts are made and tested to Rhino sp[...]

SAFETY 1900 07 /11 Safety Section 1-16 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Rhino supplies safety decals on th is product to promote safe operation. Dama ge to the decals may occur while in shipping, use, or reco nditioning. Rhino cares about the safe ty of its customers, operators, and bystanders, and will replace the safety deca[...]

SAFETY 1900 07/11 S afety Section 1-17 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. D623 6 W ARNING Pinch Point Hazard 2. nfs 1 SERIAL PLA TE Serial Number Plate 3. 1290810 1 LOGO RHINO 1900 4. D617 1 W ARNING Check For Le aks 5. D716 1 W ARNING Position S t abilizers and Sway Bars 6. D388 1 DANGER Multi Hazard Drivelin[...]

SAFETY 1900 07 /11 Safety Section 1-18 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY FLAIL HEAD ITEM P ART NO. QTY . LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. D626 2 DANGER Maintain Deflectors in good condition 2. D720 1 WARNING Blade Bolt T orque 3. D724 1 INSTRUCT Lubrication Chart 4. 00760657 1 WARNING Rhino Genuine Part s 5. D717 1 DANGER Thrown Objects Hazard 6. 1290632 1 LOG[...]

SAFETY 1900 07/11 S afety Section 1-19 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. D731 1 DAN GER Sharp B lades 2. 1290824 1 NAME Name Decal D58 3. 1 458392 1 REFLECT Red Reflector 4. 1 458393 2 REFLECT Y ellow Reflector 5. nfs 1 SERI AL PLA TE Serial Number Plate[...]

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SAFETY 1900 07 /11 Safety Section 1-30 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY Federal Laws and Re gulations This section is intended to explain in broad terms the conc ept and effect of federal laws and regulations concern ing employer and employee eq uipment operators. Thi s section is not intend ed as a legal interpretation of the law and should not b[...]

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2 Contents Acknowledgment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Forewor d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Alerts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 A W ord T o The User/Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 The Industrial/Agri[...]

3 Safety Aler ts Symbol This Safety Alert Symbol means: “A TTENTION! ST A Y ALER T! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOL VED!” The Safety Alert Symbol identi es important safety messages on equipment, safety signs, in manuals or elsewhere. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of death or personal injury . Follow instructions in the safety m[...]

4 Industrial/Agricultural Mower T ypes Mowers are used for pastur e clipping, crop r esidue shredding, heavy brush cutting, waterways, right-of- ways, roadside or highway mowing. Also, these mowers are used for cutting grass and other gr owth in public areas such as parks and cemeteries. The Industrial/Agricultural Mower Sickle Bar Flail Rotary Boo[...]

5 Follow A Safety Program Protect Y ourself W ear personal pr otective clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) issued to you or called for by job conditions. Y ou must AL WA YS wear safety glasses with side shields. Y ou may also need: — Hard hat — Safety shoes — Safety goggles or face shield — Heavy gloves — Hearing protection ?[...]

6 Follow A Safety Program Avoid Injury Fr om Raised Equipment Avoid possible crushing injury fr om falling mower or other raised equipment. Before working near or under raised mower or equipment parts: — Securely support or block up raised mower or equipment parts according to the operator’ s manual. — Securely support, block up or lock up wi[...]

7 Follow A Safety Program Be Alert! Know where to get assistance. Know how to use a  rst aid kit and  re extinguisher/ r e suppression system. Be Awar e! T ake advantage of training programs of fered. Be Careful! Human error is caused by many factors: car elessness, fatigue, overload, preoccupation, unfamiliarity of operator with the machi[...]

8 Follow A Safety Program Some Rules Y ou Must Work By (continued) — Only quali ed and authorized individuals may operate this equipment. — Never allow children to play on, ride on or operate the equipment. Children ar e not quali ed to operate this equipment. — Do not allow any riders. — Use three-point contact (handholds and steps) [...]

9 Prepare For Safe Operation Check The Mower And T ractor Equipment Before beginning your work day inspect the machine and have all systems in good operational condition. WARNING! Pr event possible crushing injury from falling equipment. Hydraulic system or part failure could cause unsupported equipment to fall. Do not go under raised equipment unl[...]

10 Prepare For Safe Operation Know The W ork Area Before you operate the mower thor oughly inspect the work area. W alk ar ound the area and inspect the surfaces you will travel on when using the mower . Locate and avoid: — Holes — Drop-of fs — Obstacles (stumps) — Excavations — Standing water Look for debris and obstacles by walking the [...]

11 Prepare For Safe Operation T ractor And Mower Controls Safety T est Start the tractor following the speci c pr ocedures in the manufacturer’ s operator’ s manual. These procedur es normally include: — Fasten and adjust seat belt on your ROPS-equipped tractor . — Check parking brake for engagement. — Check PTO disengagement. — Chec[...]

12 Prepare For Safe Operation Hitching Mower T o T ractor Three-point hitch-mounted mowers: — Refer to mower and tractor manufacturers’ manuals. — Place tractor’ s hydraulic power lift (rockshaft) selector lever in down position to avoid unexpected movement. — Explain the hitching procedur es to those operators who cannot read. — Front-[...]

13 Star t Safely Make The Right Start Mow only in daylight or good arti cial light conditions. Avoid serious injury or death fr om mower -thr own objects or blade contact: — Keep chain shields,  exible or solid de ector shields or dischar ge chutes in place and in good repair . — Keep bystanders at least 300 ft (92 m) from mowing opera[...]

14 Operate Safely Mower -Thr own Objects (continued) Disc Mowers — When using a disc mower it is important to know the area to be mowed. If the operator has mowed the  eld befor e and is familiar with all obstacles that may be present, it is suf  cient to watch ahead of the mower path for any additional objects that may have entered the [...]

15 Operate Safely Under Mount Mower Safety Practices When mowing with an under mount mower: — Keep removable dischar ge chute in place and over dischar ge opening. — Never stand on a mower housing when the tractor engine is operating. — Distribute grass clippings with discharge chute facing mowed area. — Before clearing a clogged mower or d[...]

16 Operate Safely Wing And Side Mount Mowers Safety Practices Raised wing positions reduce shielding pr otection and increases the thr own object and blade contact hazard risks. Avoid possible serious injury or death by thr own objects or blade contact from raising and lowering wings during mowing operations: — Do not mow with bystanders within 3[...]

17 Uneven T errain Mowing Safety Practices (continued) — Use extreme car e to maintain control over the equipment when operating in these conditions. — Increase tractor stability by adding wheel weights, ballast and increasing wheel spacing to maximum. Refer to operator’ s manual for recommendations. — Maintain minimum ground speed. — Mak[...]

18 Parking Safety Practices — Use designated or out-of-traf c areas. — Use  rm level gr ound locations. — Set parking brake. — Lower raised equipment to ground. Shut down the mower and tractor using proper equipment shut down practice before dismounting tractor . (See page 18, Proper Equipment Shut Down Practices. ) Sloping ground par[...]

19 Shut Down Safely Dismounting Properly — Never dismount from moving equipment. — Never jump from any machines. — Dismount carefully . — Check for slippery steps. — Keep feet and hands away from contr ols. — Use handholds and steps during dismount. — Face machine and use three-point contact (2 hands and 1 foot or 2 feet and 1 hand). [...]

20 Per for m Maintenance Safely Prepar e Y ourself W ear personal pr otective clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) issued to you or called for by job conditions. Y ou must AL WA YS wear safety glasses with side shields. Y ou may also need: — Hard hat — Safety shoes — Safety glasses, goggles or face shield — Apron and gloves — [...]

21 Per for m Maintenance Safely Prepar e The Machine Stored ener gy sources (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, etc.) must be controlled or reduced to a practical minimum befor e performing any maintenance, repair or service pr ocedures. Safety practices to prevent potential injuries fr om energy-releasing sour ces: ?[...]

22 Per for m Maintenance Safely Per for m Maintenance Safely Use Proper V entilation If it is necessary to run an engine in an enclosed area, remove the exhaust fumes fr om the area with an exhaust pipe extension. If you do not have an exhaust pipe extension, make sure you open the doors and get outside air into the area. WARNING! Pr event possible[...]

23 Hydraulic System Hazards The hydraulic system is under pressur e whenever the engine is operating and may hold pressur e even after the engine is shut off. Cycle all hydraulic contr ols including the auxiliary hydraulic control after the engine is shut down. Relieve trapped pressur e in the lines after the attachments are shut down and r esting [...]

24 Avoid Explosion WARNING! A void possible serious injury from explosion. Lead-acid batteries produce extr emely explosive gases especially when being char ged. Keep arcs, sparks, fl ames and lighted tobacco away . — Do not smoke near batteries. — Keep arcs, sparks and open  ames away from batteries. — Provide adequate ventilation. Never[...]

25 Tire And Wheel Maintenance (continued) WARNING! The types of wheels and tir es usually found on this equipment requir e special care when servicing to prevent death or serious injury . Do not in ate the tir es above the recommended pressur e. Be sure to r eplace tire ballast if equipped. See manufacturer’ s speci cations for ballast r eq[...]

26 Per for m Maintenance Safely Mower Blade Maintenance (continued) — How are mower blades made? Mower blades are made of high str ength alloy spring steel. They are hot-for ged and shaped to meet the manufacturer’ s individual speci cations, then heat treated and temper ed to a high strength, ductile state to reduce the possibility of br ea[...]

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2 Este manual de seguridad está destinado a señalar algunas de las situaciones de seguridad básicas que pueden sur gir durante la operación y el mantenimiento normales de la máquina y a instruirlo en prácticas de seguridad para manejar estas condiciones. Este manual NO sustituye los manuales del operador del fabricante de la cortadora de cés[...]

3 Aler tas de seguridad Símbolo Este símbolo de alerta de seguridad signi ca: “¡A TENCIÓN! ¡MANTÉNGASE ALERT A! ¡SU SEGURIDAD EST Á EN RIESGO!” El símbolo de alerta de seguridad identi ca mensajes de seguridad importantes sobre el equipo, sobr e letrer os de seguridad, en manuales u otros lugar es. Cuando vea este símbolo, mant?[...]

4 Tipos de cortadora de césped industrial/para agricultura Las cortadoras de césped se usan para recortar pasturas, desmenuzar residuos de cultivos, cortar arbustos, r ealizar desbroce pesado, cortar la hierba en vías de agua, derechos de paso, costados de caminos o autopistas. Además, estas cortadoras se usan para cortar la hierba y otras plan[...]

5 Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad Protéjase a sí mismo Use la ropa de pr otección personal y los equipos de protección personal (PPE) que se le pr oporcionen o que requieran las condiciones del trabajo. SIEMPRE debe usar gafas de seguridad con escudos laterales. Puede necesitar también: — Casco — Calzado de seguridad — Antiparras [...]

6 Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad Evite las lesiones provocadas por equipos elevados Evite posibles lesiones de aplastamiento por caídas de la cortadora u otros equipos elevados. Antes de trabajar cerca o debajo de partes levadas de la cortadora o de los equipos: — Apoye o bloquee con seguridad las partes elevadas de la cortadora o los eq[...]

7 Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad ¡Manténgase alerta! Sepa dónde obtener asistencia. Sepa cómo usar un equipo de primeros auxilios y un extintor de incendios/ sistema de supresión de fuego. ¡Manténgase informado! Aproveche los pr ogramas de capacitación que se ofrecen. ¡T enga cuidado! El error humano es causado por muchos factor es[...]

8 Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad Algunas reglas que debe cumplir al trabajar (continuación) — Únicamente personas cuali cadas y autorizadas pueden manejar estos equipos. — Nunca permita que los niños jueguen en los equipos, viajen en ellos o los hagan funcionar . Los niños no están cuali cados para manejar estos equipos. — [...]

9 Preparación para una operación segura Revise los equipos de la cortadora de césped y el tractor Antes de comenzar la jornada de trabajo, inspeccione la máquina y asegúrese de que todos los sistemas estén en buenas condiciones operacionales. ¡ADVERTENCIA! Evite posibles lesiones por aplastamiento producidas por equipos que caen. La falla de[...]

10 Preparación para una operación segura Familiarícese con la zona de trabajo Antes de hacer funcionar la cortadora de césped, inspeccione cuidadosamente la zona de trabajo. Recorra a pie alrededor de la zona e inspeccione las super cies sobre las cuales se desplazará cuando utilice la cortadora. Busque residuos y obstáculos r ecorriendo a[...]

11 Preparación para una operación segura Prueba de seguridad de los controles del tractor y de la cortadora de césped Arranque el tractor siguiendo los procedimientos especí cos del manual del operador del fabricante. Estos procedimientos normalmente incluyen: — Colóquese y ajústese el cinturón de seguridad en el tractor equipado con RO[...]

12 Preparación para una operación segura Enganche de la cortadora de césped al tractor Cortadoras montadas en enganche de tres puntos: — Consulte los manuales de los fabricantes de la cortadora y del tractor . — Coloque la palanca selectora de elevación de potencia hidráulica del tractor en la posición descendida para evitar movimientos i[...]

13 Arranque con seguridad Cómo realizar un arranque corr ecto Corte la hierba únicamente con luz diurna o en condiciones de buena luz arti cial. Evite lesiones graves o muerte producidas por objetos arrojados por la cortadora o por el contacto con las hojas: — Mantenga los escudos de las cadenas, los escudos de ectores  exibles o sóli[...]

14 Operación con seguridad Objetos arrojados por la cortadora de césped (continuación) Cortadoras de disco — Cuando se usa una cortadora de disco, es importante conocer la zona donde se va a cortar . Si el operador ha realizado cortes en el terr eno antes y está familiarizado con todos los obstáculos que puede haber , es su ciente observa[...]

15 Operación con seguridad Prácticas de seguridad para la cortadora de césped de montaje inferior Cuando se traslada con una cortadora de césped de montaje inferior: — Mantenga la rampa de descarga extraíble en su lugar y por encima de la abertura de descar ga. — Nunca se pare sobr e la carcasa de una cortadora de césped cuando el motor d[...]

16 Operación con seguridad Prácticas de seguridad para cortadoras de césped con laterales y montaje lateral Las posiciones elevadas de los laterales reducen la protección de los escudos y aumentan los riesgos de objetos arrojados y contacto con las hojas. Evite la posibilidad de lesiones graves o muerte por objetos arrojados o contacto con las [...]

17 Prácticas de seguridad para trabajos de corte en terrenos despar ejos (continuación) — Use extremo cuidado para mantener el contr ol de los equipos cuando trabaja en estas condiciones. — Aumente la estabilidad del tractor agregando pesos o lastre en las ruedas y aumentando al máximo la separación entre las ruedas. Consulte las recomendac[...]

18 Prácticas de seguridad para el estacionamiento — Use las zonas designadas o alejadas del tránsito. — Use lugares con suelo  rme y nivelado. — Aplique el freno de estacionamiento. — Descienda el equipo de la cortadora de césped hasta el suelo. Apague la cortadora y el tractor usando la práctica correcta de apagado de equipos antes [...]

19 Apagado con seguridad Descenso correcto — Nunca descienda de equipos en movimiento. — Nunca baje de una máquina saltando. — Descienda con cuidado. — V eri que que no haya peldaños resbaladizos. — Mantenga los pies y las manos lejos de los controles. — Use los asideros y los peldaños durante el descenso. — Enfrente la máquina[...]

20 Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Preparación personal Use la ropa de pr otección personal y los equipos de protección personal (PPE) que se le pr oporcionen o que requieran las condiciones del trabajo. SIEMPRE debe usar gafas de seguridad con escudos laterales. Puede necesitar también: — Casco — Calzado de seguridad — Anteoj[...]

21 Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Preparación de la máquina Deben controlarse o r educirse las fuentes de energía almacenada (eléctricas, mecánicas, hidráulicas, neumáticas, químicas, térmicas, etc.) al mínimo practicable antes de realizar cualquier pr ocedimiento de mantenimiento, reparación o servicio. Prácticas de seguri[...]

22 Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Use ventilación adecuada Si es necesario hacer funcionar un motor en una zona cerrada, elimine del área las emanaciones de escape con una extensión del caño de escape. Si no tiene esa extensión, asegúrese de abrir las puertas y dejar entrar aire del exterior . ¡ADVERTENCIA! Evite posibles lesion[...]

23 Riesgos del sistema hidráulico El sistema hidráulico se encuentra bajo presión siempr e que el motor está funcionando; puede conservar presión incluso después de apagar el motor . Haga funcionar todos los controles hidráulicos incluyendo el contr ol hidráulico auxiliar después de que el motor esté apagado. Alivie la presión atrapada e[...]

24 Evite explosiones ¡ADVERTENCIA! Evite posibles lesiones graves por explosiones. Las baterías de plomo-ácido producen gases sumamente explosivos, especialmente durante la car ga. Mantenga alejados los arcos, las chispas, las llamas y el tabaco encendido. — No fume cerca de las baterías. — Mantenga los arcos, las chispas y llamas abiertas [...]

25 Mantenimiento de neumáticos y ruedas (continuación) ¡ADVERTENCIA! Los tipos de ruedas y neumáticos que generalmente se encuentran en estos equipos requier en cuidados especiales al realizar servicios para evitar lesiones graves o la muerte. No in e los neumáticos por encima de la pr esión recomendada. Asegúr ese de volver a colocar el [...]

26 Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Mantenimiento de las hojas de la cortadora (continuación) — ¿Cómo están hechas las hojas de la cortadora de césped? Están hechas acero para r esortes de aleación de alta resistencia. Se forjan en caliente y se les da forma para cumplir con las especi caciones individuales del fabricante; lu[...]

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INTRODUCTION 1900 07/11 Introduction Section 2-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Boom Mower is designed with ca re and built with quality materials by skilled workers. Proper assembly , maintenance, and ope rating practices, as described in this manual, will help t he owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine. Th[...]

INTRODUCTION 1900 07/11 Introduction Section 2-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION These hydraulically driven hedge cutters are de signed for light-d uty work. They can contro l grass and weeds on highways or industrial site s. Features Boom Reach (with flail) 19’-8”. Fits tractors as small as 65 PTO HP Parallel arm geometry allows reach a[...]

INTRODUCTION 1900 07/11 Introduction Section 2-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION A TTENTION OWNER/OPERA TOR BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, completely underst and the Safety Messages and instructions, an d know how to operate correctly both the tractor and Mower . 2. Fill out the W arranty Card in f[...]

INTRODUCTION 1900 07/11 Introduction Section 2-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION RHINO LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED W ARRANTIES 1.01. Rhino warrants f or one year from the pur chase dat e to the or iginal non- commercial, governmental, or municipal pu rchaser (“Purchase r”) and warrant s for six months to the o riginal commercial or in d[...]

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Assembly Section 3-1 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y SECTION[...]

ASSEMBLY 1900 07/11 Assembly Section 3-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y TRACTOR SELECTION MINIMUM TRACTOR WEIGHT - including ba llast weight if necessary: 7,750 lbs. MINIMUM HP REQUIREMENTS: 65 HP LINKAGE: Category 2 P. T. O . S H A F T: T ractor must be equipped with a live drive PT O to enable forward motion to be stopped while the flail hea[...]

ASSEMBLY 1900 07/11 Assembly Section 3-3 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y TRACTOR PREP ARA TION Inst alling the Operator Guard - Cab T ractor Rhino strongly recommends inst alling the 1900 Boo m Mower on a cab tractor equip ped with impact resist ant glass windows. In addition, the Rh ino 1900 Boom Mower includes an operator guard kit which mus[...]

ASSEMBLY 1900 07/11 Assembly Section 3-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y DEALER SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 1. The machine will be delivered in a partially dismantled condition, secu red with tr ansport strap and banding. 2. Choose a firm level site. 3. Remove the transport strap, b anding straps and loose items. 4. Fill tank with oil from the chart or [...]

ASSEMBLY 1900 07/11 Assembly Section 3-5 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y A TT ACHMENT TO TRACT OR • Reverse tractor squarely up to the machine. • Connect the tractors draf t links - selecting the rear most hole in th e machines lower link brackets th at allow the machine to be mounted without contactin g the tractor . • Ensure that the s[...]

ASSEMBLY 1900 07/11 Assembly Section 3-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y • .Fit the machine to top link (Opt ional T op Link available) . • Raise machine on tractor linkage until the tractors PTO and the machines gearbox stub shaft are approximately in line. The four levers of mach ine controls must be operated from the tra ctor seat. Durin[...]

ASSEMBLY 1900 07/11 Assembly Section 3-7 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Check the welded in pins between the stabilizers jaws are in contact with the mounting rail. If not the machine must be lowered to the grou nd and the next higher hole on the stabilizer valve selected, the machine raised and conta ct checked. Repeat again in the third hol[...]

ASSEMBLY 1900 07/11 Assembly Section 3-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y • Adjust using the mou nting hole that allows the P .T .O. and gearbox shaf t to align as near as possible. • Fit positioning stop s - these remain in position until tractor is changed. • Lower tractor linkage control so that the machine weight is taken by the yoke.[...]

ASSEMBLY 1900 07/11 Assembly Section 3-9 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y • Raise the stand leg s into the work position and secure with lock pins. • T ighten check chains and/or st abilizer bars. • Fit machine controls in to the cab. (Optional Cables available) • Measure P .T .O. and cut to dimension shown. Note: for subsequent use on [...]

ASSEMBLY 1900 07/11 Assembly Section 3-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y • Fit PTO shaf t in position. • Attach torque chains to a convenient location to prevent rotatio n of the shaft guarding. • Ensure th e Lift Ram tap and Slew Ram taps are open. • Operate the lif t up controls and raise the dipper arm end just enough to clear th e [...]

ASSEMBLY 1900 07/11 Assembly Section 3-11 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Flailhead Att achment Operate machine controls to maneuver boom arm into flailhead attach ment. The bottom of the hose connection bracket m ust be parallel with the ground. Refer to torque chart for corr ect bolt torque settings. With the arms at half reach an d the flai[...]

ASSEMBLY 1900 07/11 Assembly Section 3-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y OIL REQUIREMENTS Ta n k Rear mounted hydraulic pumps are att ached directly to the trac tor PTO and will be operating when the tractor engine is running. Never start a trac tor with a rear mounted pump attached without first filling the hydraulic tank with the correct hyd[...]

ASSEMBLY 1900 07/11 Assembly Section 3-13 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y REMOV AL FROM TRACTOR Read carefully befo re commencing to remove th e machine from the tractor . The order of the following ste ps must be followed exactly . Disconnecting the top link must be the last o peration prior to driving the tr actor away from the machine. Do n[...]

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Operation Sectio n 4-1 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION SECTION[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operation Section 4 -2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION RHINO 1900 BOOM MOWER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Rhino Boom mowers are ma nufactured with qualit y material by skilled workers. These mowers are designed for cutting grass and small weed s. The mower is equipp ed with protective deflectors to prevent object s being thrown [...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operation Section 4 -3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. St andard Equipment and S pecifications St andard S pecifications T ractor Requirement s Minimum T ractor HP Requirements 65 HP PT O Minimum T ractor Weight 7750lbs (3500kg) Machine Specifications Maximum Machine Reach 18’ (5.5m) 19’-7” (6.0m) Machine weight w[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operation Section 4 -4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2.OPERA TOR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qual ified operator . A qualified operator has read and under- stands the impl ement and tractor Operator ’s Man uals and is experienced in implement and tractor operation and all assoc ia[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operation Section 4 -5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS In addition to tractor ho rsepower and size required to operate the mower unit, the tra ctor must also be properly equipped to provide operator pr otecti on, to alert approaching vehicle drivers of the tractor ’s presence, and to ensure tract[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operation Section 4 -6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.2 T ractor Lighting and SMV Emblem If the tractor will be operated near or traveled on a public roadw ay it must be equipped wit h proper warning lighting and a Slow Moving V ehicle (SMV) emblem whic h are clearly visible fro m the rear of the unit. Most tractor’s [...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operation Section 4 -7 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.5 T ractor Horsepower The horsepower requir ed to operate the mower depends on many factors including vegetation to be cut, terrain condition, operato r experience, and condition of the mo wer and tractor . For most mowing condition, the 1600 boom mower require s a t[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operation Section 4 -8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.7 Hydraulics The 1900 is available with a tot ally Independent hydrau lic system complete with Ro tor Rota tion Control. The rotor can be st arted, stopped, or reversed by operating a lever on the Control Console. 3.8 Front End Weight A minimum of 20% total tracto r [...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operation Section 4 -9 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not mou nt or dismount the Tractor while the tractor is moving. Mo unt the T ractor only when the T ractor and all moving p arts are completely stopped. (SG-12) 4.1 Boarding the T ractor Use both hands and equ ipped handrails and steps for supp ort when boarding the[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5. ST ARTING THE TRACTOR The operat or must have a complete und erstanding of the p lacement, fun ction, and op erational us e of all tractor cont rols before starting the tractor . Review the tractor operator’s manual and consul t an authorized dealer for tractor o[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-11 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace when necessary with au thorized service part s. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken p arts, and le aky or loose fittings. Make su re all pins have cotter pins and washers. Serious in jury may occur from [...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.2 Boom Unit Pre-Operati on Inspection and Service Inspect and service the boom arm a nd head prior to operatio n. Damaged and/or broken p arts should be repaired an d/or replaced immediately . T o ensure th e unit is ready for operat ion, conduct the following: OPS-[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-13 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION NOTE : The mower Operator ’s Ma nual and affixed Decals cont ain important instructions on the safe and proper use of the mower . Maint ain these import ant safety features on th e mower in good condition to ensur e the information is available to the operator at al[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-14 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION FRAME ASSEMBL Y • Ensure all bolt s and screws are in position and are properly to rqued. • Ensure all pins are in place and fastened with screws. • Ensure frame is p roperly mounted to tractor and hardware is properly installed and tightened. OPS-B- 0021_H BOOM[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-15 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never Leave the mower unattended wh ile the head is in the raised position. The mower co uld fall causing serious injury to anyone who might inadvertently be under the mower . (S BM-4) Do not operate this Equ ipment with hy draulic oil or fuel leaking. Oil and fuel ar[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-16 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Avoid contact with hot surfaces including hydrau lic oil tanks, pumps, m otors, valves and hose connections. Relieve hydr aulic pressure before perfor ming maintenance or repa irs. Use gloves and eye protectio n when servicing hot component s. Contact with a h ot surf[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-17 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION SICKLE BAR INSPECTION • Inspect blades and bla de bolts for looseness and excessive wear . Replace damaged, worn, and missing blades. • Ensure guar ds are in position and not damaged. Replace worn, br oken, and miss ing guards. • Inspect that a ll bolts and scre[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-18 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T ractor PRE-OPERA TION Inspection T ractor ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift ____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engine is off, all rotation has stopped and the tractor is in park with[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-19 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Boom Mower PRE-OP ERA TION Inspection Mower ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift ____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engine is off, all rotation has stopped and the tractor is in park with[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-20 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7. MACHINE CONTROLS 7.1 Cable Controlled Models Only 7.2 Lever Functions Slew - Allows Slew working Auto Reset- Allows normal working[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-21 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION An angle float position can be selecte d which allows the flail head to auto matically angle itself to follow the contours of the ground . T o obtain this position the co ntrol lever must be pushed away from the operator beyond its normal ra nge until it locks into th[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-22 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8. Rotor Controls-Gear Hydraulic Machine Only REVERSING ROT A TION • Select “ROT OR OFF” • W ait until rotor has stopped turning • T urn the small lever on the side of th e rotor control lever pivot box thro ugh 180°. (This will reset the control lever stop[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-23 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9. BREAKA W A Y The machine is fitted with a hydraulic bre akaway device whic h protects the structure of th e machine should an unforeseen obstacle b e encountered. NOTE: The breakaway function does not re lieve the operator of his responsibility to drive ca refully [...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-24 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.1 POWERED SLEW The slew feature allows a 95° arc of p owered arm movement on the working side fro m right angles to the tractor to 5º beyond the direct line astern. The feature is required to place the ma chine in the transpor t position but can also be used to sw[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-25 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10. WIRE TRAP The flail head is equipped with a wire cutting edge welded into the underside. This is to ensu re that the ends of any wire that may be entwine d in the rotor are cut and fall within the confines of the flail hea d. This plate shoul d not be inte rfered [...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-26 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 13. High V oltage Cables Depending on the volt age of the cables and the wea ther conditions there is a danger of electric flashover if the head or ar ms approach the cables too closely . AL WA YS MAINT AIN A MINIMUM CLEARANCE DIST ANCE OF 5’ WHEN OPERA TING NEAR HI[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-27 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 14. Hedge Cutting Procedure Cut the side and bottom of the fie ld side first. This leaves the maximum thickness of he dge on the road side to prevent the possibility of any debris being thrown through the hedge into the path of onco ming vehicles. Cut the side and bot[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-28 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 15. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport r equires the operator to po ssess a thor ough knowledge of the model b eing operated and precaution s to take while driving with an at tached implement. Ensure the tractor ha s the capacity to handle the we[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-29 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 15.1 St arting the T ractor The procedure to st art the tractor is model specific. Refer to the tractor operator’s manual for st arting procedures for your p articular tractor . Consult an authorized dealer if the st arting procedure is unclear . Ensure the 3-point [...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-30 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 15.3 Driving the T ractor and Boom S ta rt off driving at a slow speed and gr adually increase your speed while maintainin g complete control of the tractor . Never operate the tractor at speeds that cannot be safely handled or which will prevent the operator from sto[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-31 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 16. OPERA TING THE TR ACTOR AND IMPLEMENT THE OPERA TOR MUST COMPLETEL Y UNDERST AND HOW TO OPERA TE THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT AND ALL CONTROLS BEFO RE A TTEMPTING T O OPERA TE. The operator must read and underst and the Safety and Operation Sections of the implem ent[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-32 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 16.2 Byst anders/Passersby Precautions If a bystande r comes within 300 feet of the tractor while th e mower is being operated, stop the tractor at on ce, idle the engine and diseng age the PTO. Do not engage the PTO again until all byst anders are well past the 300 f[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-33 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 16.4 Operating Speed and Ground S peed Ground speed for mowing will depend upon the height, type, and density of veget ation to be cut. Do Not exceed 2 MPH while op erating. Operate the mower at its full rated PT O speed to maintain blade spe ed for a clean cut. Refer[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-34 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION There are obvio us and hidden potential hazards in the operation of this Mower . REMEMBER! This machine is of ten operated in heavy brush and in heavy weeds. The Bla des of this Mower ca n throw objects if shields are not pro perly installed and maint ained. Serious i[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-35 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 16.6 Operating the Att ached Mower Heads Refer to the Assembly Sectio n of this manual to ensure the h ead is properly attach ed to the boom hitch and hydraulic line s are proper ly connected . Flail • The H48 is rated to cut material up to 1” in diameter . The F4[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-36 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 17. TRACT OR, BOOM, AND A TT ACHED HEAD STORAGE Properly prep aring and storing the unit at the end of th e season is critical to maintaining its ap pearance and to help ensure years of depend able service. The following are suggested storage pr ocedures: 16.7 Shuttin[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-37 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Thoroughly clean all debris fr om boom and head to pr event dam age from rot ting grass and standing water . • Lubricate all grease points and fill oil levels according to the main tenance lubrication schedule. • T ighten all bolt s to the proper torque. Ensur[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-38 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION TRANSPORT POSITION • Select ROTOR OFF and wait until rotor has stopped tu rning • Ensure that the “LIFT” and “ANGLE FLOA T” are switched “OFF” • Select “SLEW” mode on the control assembly . • Operate “SLEW IN” • Operate “LIFT” and “[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-39 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 19. TRANSPORT POSITION-Head Att ached The machine is transported in line to the rear of th e tractor with a min imum of 300mm clearance be tween the tension link and the rear cross member of the tractor cab. 20. TRANSPORT POSITION-Head Removal With the flail head remo[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-40 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION NOTE: Ensure that the mo wer sections are fully raised and that the transp ort locks are engaged for each section. Before tran sporting the tractor on a p ublic roadway or boarding a trailer for tr ansport, the tractor brak e pedals should be lo cked together . Lockin[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-41 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The SMV (Slow-Mo ving V ehicle) emblem is universal symbol used to alert drivers of the presence of equipment tra veling on roadways at a slow speed. SMV signs are a trian gular bright orange with reflective r ed trim for both easy day and night visibility . Ma ke sur[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-42 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Reduce speed before tur ning or applying the brakes. Ensure that both brake pedals ar e locked together when operating on public roads. O PS-U- 0023 When transporting Boom Mower on a truck or trailer , the height or wid th may exceed legal limits whe n the boom is in [...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-43 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Use adequately sized and rated traile rs and equipment to transport the tractor and imp lement. Consult an author ized dealer to determine the proper equipment required. Using a dequately sized chains, heavy duty straps , cables and/or binders, securely tie down both [...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-44 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 21. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Probl em P ossi bl e C ause R em edy Bo o m Br ea ks Ba ck To o E as i ly W o r k P or t R el i ef Ma lf unc t io n or F ai lu re T es t t o c o nf ir m, Ad ju st or R ep l a ce a s ne ede d S w in g C y li nd er F a i lu r e T e s t t o Co n[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Operatio n Section 4-45 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Probl em P ossi bl e C au se R em edy Cy l i n d e r Ex ce ss i ve Dr i f t M a y be no r m a l O pe ra t i on C he ck Al lo wa bl e Dr i f t r a t es i n Se r v ic e Ma nu al C y l i n de r Pis t o n Se al s B yp as s T e st t o con f ir m a nd r ep ai r or re pl ace[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Ope ration Section 4-46 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Problem Po ssi bl e C ause R em edy C yl i n d er M o ve s Spong y or J e r k y A i r i n o i l Id en ti fy th e so u r c e o f the A ir. Re pl ace Oi l i f R e q u i r e d , o r cycl e t h e mo w e r se ve r a l t i me s t o pu rg e t he o il W r on g O il Us ed C he[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Ope ration Section 4-47 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Probl em P ossi bl e C ause R em edy C yl i n der Ro d Ca me O u t of C y li nde r P is t o n N ut ba ck e d of f of t h e Ro d I m p ro pe r r et a ini n g of nu t , re pl ace or r e bu il d as re q ui re d R el ie f V a lv e s et t ing T oo Hi gh Te s t r el ie f va[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Ope ration Section 4-48 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Pr obl em Possi ble C ause R em edy Mot or Inope ra t ive (Wo n ' t R u n) L ow Oi l l e ve l or N o Oi l F il l or r ep l ac e as r e qu ir ed I m pro pe r O il U se d f l ush an d re pl ac e t h e o il S o len oi d va lve F ail ur e or O -ri n g F a il u re a t[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Ope ration Section 4-49 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Probl em P ossi bl e Cau se R em ed y M ot or Runs To o S low ( o r S lo w s Do w n Un d er Loa d) E n gi n e R PM t oo s lo w T r ac to r m us t be op er at ed at t he 5 40 PT O s pe ed a s i n di cat e d on t h e t a c ho met e r Moto r S to ps (Stops und er Loa d) [...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Ope ration Section 4-50 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Pr obl em Possibl e Cause Rem edy S pindl e Le ak ing At Mo tor Du e t o M o t or S e al F a il ur e (h yd ra u li c Oi l l e a k) Se e se c t i on on m ot or s e al f ai l ur e an d r e pa ir a s ne ed ed M oto r Lo os e or b ol t s mi ssi n g Bo l t s s ho ul d b e [...]

OPERATION 1900 07/11 Ope ration Section 4-51 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION P rob le m Po s s ibl e C au se R e m ed y Sp i nd l e Lo c k s Up (S eiz es a n d W o n ' t Tu rn ) Lo ss o f lub r ic at ion i n spi n dle In d ica ted by ca tast rop hic fa il ur e o f th e u p p er b ear i ng. S ee the pr evi ou s sect i on Excess ive b e ar [...]

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MAINTENANCE 1900 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-2 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE HAZARDS WITH MAINTE NANCE OF IMPLEMENT A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH FROM COMPONENT F AILURE BY KEEPING IMPLEMENT IN GOOD OPERA TING CONDITION IN PERFORMI NG PROPER SERVICE, REP AIRS AND MAINTENANCE. BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE, REP AIRS AND MAINTENANCE ON THE IMPL[...]

MAINTENANCE 1900 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-3 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE P ARTS INFORMA T ION LUBRICA TION INFORMA TION General Refer to the lubrication diagram and grease daily all the points shown. 1. Power take-off shaft - The PTO shaft should be regularly examined to en sure that it is in good condition together with the guard s. The[...]

MAINTENANCE 1900 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-4 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE PTO SHAFT Regularly check the PT O guards for damage an d ensure th e anti rotation chains are in place and that their anchor point s are in good condition. Make sure the PTO shield , integral driveline shie lds, and input shields are installe d when using PTO-drive[...]

MAINTENANCE 1900 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-5 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE PTO LUBRICA TION Lubricate the shaf t at the points shown below at the inte rvals indicated using N.L.G .I. #2 Grease. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Oil Supply Check daily the oil leve l in the reservoir . No fixed time period can be q uoted for oil changes as operating conditio[...]

MAINTENANCE 1900 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-6 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Hose Replacement 1. Replace one hose at a time to avoid the risk of wrong connections. 2. When the hose is screwed to a n additional fitting or union, use a second sp anner on the union to avoid breaking both sea ls. 3. Do not use jointing compou nd on the threads. [...]

MAINTENANCE 1900 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-7 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CABLES The cables operate on a push/pull system with the spool centering spr ings always r eturning the spool to the neutral position when the handle is released. Care should be t aken during installa tion and operation to ensure that the cables are not trap ped or [...]

MAINTENANCE 1900 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-8 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Boom Cylinder Removal and Replacement Instructions 1. Clear the area of all personnel before lowering the boo m mower head. 2. From t he tractor seat wi th your seat belt fastened around you, Lo we r the boom mower head to the ground. Extend the boom to the furthe s[...]

MAINTENANCE 1900 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-9 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Hydraulic Component Maintena nce Schedule PROPER TORQUE FOR F ASTENERS The chart lists th e correct tightening torque for fasteners . When bolt s are to be tightened or replaced, refer to this chart to determine the grade of bolts and the pr oper torque except when [...]

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MAINTENANCE 1900 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-11 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE FLAILHEAD 1. Frequently inspect the rotor as sembly for damaged or missing flails. Bolts and nut s securing the flails to the rotor should be re gularly checked and kept tight. The correct torque setting for these locknuts is 135 Nm (100 lbs/ft .). Use only the cor[...]

MAINTENANCE 1900 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-12 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Flail Blades Inspection Inspect the Blades daily for abno rmal wear . REPLACE ALL BLADES on the carrier IMMEDIA TEL Y if any blades have: • Become bent or deformed from its original shape, or • W ear inside the blade bolt hole, or • Any cracks are visible, or[...]

MAINTENANCE 1900 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-13 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Blade Pins and D-Ring Inspection Blade Pins and D-Rings daily for wear or damage as follows: Inspect the Blad e pins and D-Rings daily for ab normal wear . Make sure the cotter pins are in place and properly spread . REPLACE BL ADE Pins and D-Rings IMMEDIA TEL Y if[...]

MAINTENANCE 1900 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-14 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Flail Axe Blades Inspection Inspect the Blades daily for abno rmal wear . REPLACE ALL BLADES on the carrier IMMEDIA TEL Y if any blades have: • Become bent or deformed from its original shape, or • Oval shape wear inside the blade bolt hole, or • Any cracks a[...]

MAINTENANCE 1900 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-15 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Flail Axe Blade Bolt Inspection Inspect Blade Bolt s daily for wear or damage as follows: Inspect the Blade Bolt da ily for abnorma l wear . REPLACE ALL BLADE BOL TS on the carrier IMMEDIA TEL Y if any bolts have: • Visible cracks or • If the blade bolt is worn[...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD 1900 07/11 Sección de Seguridad 1- 15 SEGURIDAD INFORMACIÓN DE P ARTES NOT A: Para ver las calcomanias en español porfavor de referirse a la pagina 1-20 en la seccio n de seguridad en ingles. NOT A: Si necessita un manual complet amente en español por favor de pone rse en contacto a; T ranslations, dirección[...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group In c. SEGURIDAD 1900 07/11 Sección de Seguridad 1- 14 SEGURIDAD RIESGOS CON EL MANTEN IMIENT O DEL IMPLEMENT O MANTENGA LOS IMPLEMENTOS EN BUENAS CONDI CIONES DE FUNCIONAMIENTO, A TRA VÉS DE UN SERVICIO, REP ARACIÓN O MANT ENIMIENTO APROPIADO. ANTES DE REALIZAR T AREAS DE SERVICIO, REP ARACIÓN Y MANTENIMIENTO DEL IMPLEMENTO[...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD 1900 07/11 Sección de Seguridad 1- 13 SEGURIDAD RIESGOS EN TRANSPORTE P AR A EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE AL RE MOLCAR O TRANSPORT AR EQUIPOS: • MANTENGA la velocidad de transporte POR DEBAJ O D E 20 millas por hora para mantener el control del equipo. • REDUZCA LA VELOCIDAD en terreno inclinado, en [...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group In c. SEGURIDAD 1900 07/11 Sección de Seguridad 1- 12 SEGURIDAD RIESGOS ELÉCRTIC OS Y DE FUEGO P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE POR CONT ACT O ELÉCTRICO A L TRABAJAR CERCA DE CABLES ELÉCTRICOS, LÍNEAS DE GAS Y DE SERVICIOS: • INSPECCIONE el área de corte p ara que no interfiera con cables de aliment ación el?[...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD 1900 07/11 Sección de Seguridad 1- 11 SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE FIL TRACION DE ACEITE HIDRÁULICO DE AL T A PRESIÓN P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE POR PENETRACIÓN DE FIL TRACIONES DE ACEITE HIDRÁULICO DE AL T A PRESIÓN: • NO OPERE el equipo con filtraciones de aceite o combustible. • MANTENGA todas[...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group In c. SEGURIDAD 1900 07/11 Sección de Seguridad 1- 10 SEGURIDAD RIESGO DEL CONT ACTO A LA S CUCHILLAS DE CORT ADORA MANTÉNGASE LEJOS DE LAS CUCHILLAS GIRA TORIAS P ARA EVIT A R LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE POR CONT ACTO CON LA CUCHILLA: • MANTÉNGASE LEJOS y NO ACERQUE LAS MANOS, LOS PIES y EL CUERPO a las cuchillas girator[...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD 1900 07/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-9 SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE ENREDO POR EL PT O MANTÉNGASE ALEJADO DE LAS LÍNEAS DE CONDUCCIÓN Y OTROS ELEMENTOS GIRA TORIOS P ARA EVIT AR L ESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE: MANTÉNGASE LEJOS y NO ACERQUE las manos, los pies y el cuerpo a las cuchillas giratorias, líneas de conducción[...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group In c. SEGURIDAD 1900 07/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-8 SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE A TROPELLO P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE POR CAÍDA DEL TRACTOR O A TROPELLO DEL EQUIPO: • USE tractores equip ados con SISTEMA ANTIVUELCO (ROPS) y CINTURONES DE SEGURIDAD par a las operaciones de corte. • MANTENGA EL SISTEMA ROPS trabado [...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD 1900 07/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-7 SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE OBJECT OS LANZADOS Continuado OPERACIÓN DE LA CO RT ADORA: • NO exceda la capacidad de corte nominal de la cort adora, ni corte elementos que no sean vegetación. • USE CABINAS DE TRACTOR CERRADAS cuando haya dos o más cortadoras operando en un mismo [...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group In c. SEGURIDAD 1900 07/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-6 SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE OBJECT OS LANZADOS LAS CORT ADORA S GIRA TORIAS PUEDEN ARROJAR OBJET OS A 90 METROS (300 PIES) O MÁS EN CONDICIONES ADVERSAS. P ARA EVIT AR LESION ES GRA VES O LA MUERTE AL OPERADOR O TRANSEÚNTES COMO CONSECUENCIA DE OBJETOS ARROJADOS: • MANTENGA a los[...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD 1900 07/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-5 SEGURIDAD CONECT AR O DESCONECT AR EL IMPLEMENT O DE SEGURIDAD P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE POR APLAST AMIENT O POR EL TRACTOR O IMPLEMENT O: CUANDO conecte el cabezal de la cort adora al brazo: • MANTENGA A LOS TRANSEÚNTES LEJO S del tractor y la cortadora. ?[...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group In c. SEGURIDAD 1900 07/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-4 SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE APLAST AMIENTO P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GR A VES O LA MUERTE POR CAÍDA DEL TRACTOR O A TROPELLO DEL EQUIPO, VUELCO O APLAST AMIENTO POR LA CAÍDA DE DEL BRAZO O EL IMPLEMENTO: • USE tractores equipados con SISTEMA ANTIVUELCO (ROPS) y CINTURONES DE SEGURID[...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD 1900 07/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-3 SEGURIDAD SEGURIDAD DEL OPERADOR P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE, SIGA LAS SIGUIENTES INSTRUCCIONES: • LEA, COMPRENDA y SIGA las instrucciones del Manual del Operador , al i gual que las Advertencias y Mensajes de Seguridad. • USE GAF AS D E SEGUR IDAD , calzado[...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group In c. SEGURIDAD 1900 07/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-2 SEGURIDAD INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURI DAD Y PRÁCTICAS GENERALES El mejor operador es un oper ador cuidadoso. La se guridad es de import ancia funda mental p ara el fabr icante, y tamb ién debería serlo p ara el propiet ario u operador . La mayoría de los accidentes se pue den[...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. Sección de Seguridad 1-1 SECCIÓN DE SEGURIDAD[...]

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Instrucciones de operaciones antes de la entrega del DISTRIB UIDOR al CLIENTE El distribuidor deberá informar al comprad or de este pr oducto las condicione s, disposiciones y procedimientos de garantía aplicables; in formar la responsabilidad del co mprador de capacitar a sus op eradores para la operación segura; rev isar el contenido d el Manu[...]

Alamo Group Ag. Division está dispue sto a suministrar un (1) Video de Prácticas de Seguridad p ara Cort adoras AEM Por favor enviar: Video de Seguridad p ara el Operador de Cort adoras AEM/FEMA – formato VHS Vide o de Seguridad para el Ope rador de Cortadora s AEM/FEMA – formato DVD Manual del Operad or de la Cortadora Manual de Seguridad de[...]

A fin de reducir la tasa de accid entes y mejorar la ope ra ció n segura de las cort adoras, Alamo Grou p Ag Division se ha asociado con otros fab ricantes de la industria p ara de sarro llar el video y la guía d e Prácticas de Seguridad para Cortadoras Industria l es y Agrícolas AEM/FEMA. El video explica a los operado res de tractores y cort [...]

Al propiet ario/operador/distribuidor Este Manual del Operado r es una parte esencia l de la o peración segura de est a máquina y se debe manten er con la unidad siempre. El imp lemento incluye un port a manual donde se pu ede guardar el manual de ma nera adecuada. Si el manu al se extravía o se daña, puede so licitar otra co pia sin carg o a u[...]

©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. 1900 Publicado en 07/1 1 Parte nº. 00786722C MANUAL DE OPERADOR RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.com CORT ADORA CON BRAZO HYDRÁU LIC O Este Manual del Operador es una parte esenc ial de la oper a ción se gu ra de es ta máqu ina y se debe mantener con la un ida[...]