Servis-Rhino CY72 Bedienungsanleitung

©2008 Alamo Group Inc. CY72 Published 01/08 Part NO. 00757419C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.com HEA VY -DUTY ROT AR Y CUTTER This Opera tor's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all times.[...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts are potentially hazardou s. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who reco gnizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its sa fety equi pment properly att ached to minimize [...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ......... ................................. .......................................................... ........... 1- 1 Safety Messages ............. ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. ................ ............. .. .................... ............ 1-2 Decal Location ......[...]

Driving the Tractor and Mower ............ ................. ................... ................ ................ ................ .. .............. .......... 4-25 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines ...... ............. ............ ................. ............. ............ ................. .. .................... 4-26 OPERATING THE TRACTOR [...]

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Alamo Gr oup Ag. Division is willing to pr ovide one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices V ideo Please Send Me: VHS Format – AEM/FEMA 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: Requester Address: City S tate Zip Code Mower Mo[...]

Safety Section 1-1 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY SECTION[...]

SAFETY CY72 01/08 Safety Section 1-2 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Safety Messages A careful operator is the best opera tor . Safe ty is of primary import ance to the manu facturer and should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents ca n be avoided by being aware of your eq uipment, your surroundings, and observing c ertain precautions . The fi[...]

SAFETY CY72 01/08 Safety Section 1-3 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY N ever opera t e th e T rac t or or I mp l emen t un til you h ave rea d an d completely underst and this Man ual, the T ractor Operator’s Manu al, and each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the T ractor and Implement. Learn ho w to stop the tractor engine sudden[...]

SAFETY CY72 01/08 Safety Section 1-4 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Never allow children to operate, ride on, or co me close to the T ractor or Implement. Usually , 16-17 year-old children who are mature and responsible can operate the implement with adult supe rvision, if they have read and underst and the Operato r ’s Manuals, been train ed i[...]

SAFETY CY72 01/08 Safety Section 1-5 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace when necessary with au thorized servic e part s. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken p arts, and leaky or loose fittings. Make sure all pins h ave cotter pins and washers. Serious in jury may occur from not maint ai[...]

SAFETY CY72 01/08 Safety Section 1-6 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Al ways rea d care f u ll y an d comp l y f u ll y w ith th e manu f ac t urer ’ s instructions when handling oil, solvents, cleansers, a nd any other chemical agent. (SG-22) Never run the T racto r engine in a closed build ing or without adequate ven tilation. The exhaust fume[...]

SAFETY CY72 01/08 Safety Section 1-7 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY There are obvio us and hidden potential h azards in the operation of th is Mower . REMEMBER! This machine is often operated in heavy brush and in heavy weeds. The Blades of this Mower can throw object s if shields are not properly installe d and maintaine d. Serious injury or eve[...]

SAFETY CY72 01/08 Safety Section 1-8 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Avoid mo wing in reverse direction when poss ible. Check to make sure there ar e no persons behind the mower and use extreme car e when mowing in reverse. Mow only at a slow ground speed whe re you can safely op erate and control the tractor and mower . Never mow an area that yo [...]

SAFETY CY72 01/08 Safety Section 1-9 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Rotary Mowers are capa ble under adverse conditions of throwing objects for great dist ances (300 feet or more) an d causing serious injury or death. Follow safety messages carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 100 Y ARDS UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflectors, Chain Guard[...]

SAFETY CY72 01/08 Safety Section 1-10 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Relieve hydraulic pressure prior to doing any maintenance or repa ir work on the Implement. Place the Imp lement on the ground or se curely blocked up, disengage th e PTO, and turn of f the tractor engine. Push and pull the Remote Cylin der lever in and out several times prior t[...]

SAFETY CY72 01/08 Safety Section 1-11 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY PA R T S I N F O R M AT I O N Rhino mowers use bala nced and matched system compone nts fo r blade carriers, blades, cuttershaf ts, knives, knife hangers, roll ers, drivetrain component s, and be arings. These part s are made and tested to Rhino specifications. Non-genuine "[...]

SAFETY CY72 01/08 Safety Section 1-12 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Rhino supplies safety decals on this product to promote sa fe operation. Damage to the deca ls may occur while in shipping, use, or reco nditioning. Rhino care s about the safe ty of it s customers, operator s, and bystanders, and will replace the safety dec[...]

SAFETY CY72 01/08 Safety Section 1-13 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. 00725746 1 PELIGRO Get Manual T ranslated 2. 007491 17 1 DANGER Multiple Hazards 3. 00756004 1 DANGER Shield Missing 4. 00756005 1 DANGER Rotating Driveline 5. 00756494 1 DANGER Danger Driveline 6. 00760657 1 CAUTION Genuine Part s, Rotary [...]

SAFETY CY72 01/08 Safety Section 1-14 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Description Peligro T ranslation, If yo u do not know how to read English, please find someone who knows how to read English. P/N 00725746 DANGER! Multi-Hazard Decal (Refer T o Front Cover) P/N 007491 17 DANGER! Guard Missing, Do Not Oper ate. If you see this decal, Do No [...]

SAFETY CY72 01/08 Safety Section 1-15 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DANGER! Make certain that drivelines are correct length and are se curely attach ed. P/N 00756494 For safety and to guarantee optimum product reliability always u se genuine RHINO replaceme nt parts. P/N 00760657 PELIGRO! S p anish T ranslati on for Driveline Safety P/N 00773723[...]

SAFETY CY72 01/08 Safety Section 1-16 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DANGER! Keep Away Thrown Object s. Inspect the area before mowing and re move foreign material that could become mower thrown object s. P/N 00769737 Attention! Do not operate u n til all slip clutches are properly adjust an d are not frozen. P/N 00763613 Operator's Manu al [...]

SAFETY CY72 01/08 Safety Section 1-17 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNING! Avoid Bodily Injur y , Use 1000 R PM PTO S peed Only . P/N D1 14 Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transpo rt or operate without the SM V . Provided by T ractor Manufacture r . Repla ce if missing on tractor . P/N 03200347 Logo Pr[...]

SAFETY CY72 01/08 Safety Section 1-18 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNING! Do not store mower vertically on shipping bracket s. T o avoid injury store mower lying down. P/N D454 CY72 Logo P/N D315 INFORMA TION - 5 Y ear Gearbox W arranty P/N 00771283 P/N 2738332 Red Reflectors[...]

SAFETY CY72 01/08 Safety Section 1-19 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Read Operato r ’s Manual! The operator ’s ma nual is located inside this canister . If the manual is missing order one from you r dealer . P/N 00776031[...]

SAFETY CY72 01/08 Safety Section 1-20 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intend ed to explain in br oad terms the co ncept and effect of federal la ws and regulations concerning employe r and employee equipme nt operat ors. This section is not intend ed as a legal interpretation of the law an d should n ot[...]

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Introduction Section 2-1 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SECTION[...]

INTRODUCTION CY72 01/08 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Rotary Cutter is designed with ca re and built with quality materials by skilled worker s. Proper as sembly , maintenance, and ope rating practices, as described in this manual, will help t he owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine[...]

INTRODUCTION CY72 01/08 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION These rugged Cutters are designed for hea vy-duty work. They can mow p astures, cut brush up to 4 ” in diameter , and control grass and weeds on highways or industrial sites. For Non-Agricultural use, OSHA, ASAE, SAE, an d ANSI standard s require the use of Cha[...]

INTRODUCTION CY72 01/08 Introduction Section 2-4 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, completely understand the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement. 2. Fill out the Warranty Card in fu l[...]

Assembly Section 3-1 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y SECTION[...]

ASSEMBLY CY72 01/08 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y A-Frame Assembly (Figure Asm-0001) T o assemble the Mower ’s A-Fr ame, follow the procedures listed below: 1. Place one re ar brace (3 ) (end with sm aller hole) to the inside of each lif t lug located in the mid section of the mower on e ach side of the gear- box. Posit[...]

ASSEMBLY CY72 01/08 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y T ailwheel Assembly (Figure Asm-0002) T o assemble the Mowe r ’s T ailWheel, follow the procedures listed below . Note : Certain steps may have been performed by the manufacture r before delivery . 1. Place a 1-1/2” flatwasher (3) on the shaf t of the caster fork &[...]

ASSEMBLY CY72 01/08 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y Deflectors: Front and Rear Deflectors (S t andard Equipment) are recommended for the average user and will provide protection from thro wn objects with pro per op eration under norm al conditions. Deflectors must be mainta ined in good repair or re placed after no more tha[...]

ASSEMBLY CY72 01/08 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y Rear Rubber Fabric Deflect ors (St andard Equipment) Rear Deflector (Figure Asm-0005) 1. Attach b oth Deflectors (1 & 2) to de ck using 1/ 2" x 1-1/4" Bolts (5) and Locknut s (6). In center of deck use Bolt 8) and Lo cknut (6) to tie both Deflectors (1 & [...]

ASSEMBLY CY72 01/08 Assembly Section 3-6 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y Deflector Corner Plate ( Figure Asm-0004) 1. Attach the corner pl ate (1) to the side of th e deck with a 1/2" x 1-1/4" Bolt ( 2), and Lockn ut (2). Rear Chain Guards (Opt ional Equipment) Rear Chain Guard (Figur e Asm-0007) 1. Attach b oth Deflectors (1 & 2)[...]

ASSEMBLY CY72 01/08 Assembly Section 3-7 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y Driveline Att achment - CY72 (Figure Asm-0009) 1. Remove Wing Nut holding Ge arbox Shield and raise Shield. Remove any tape from Gearbox shaft s. Attach the Clamp Y oke end of the Driveline to the Gearbox. T ighten bolt s evenly to their proper torqu e. Figure 10. Attach t[...]

ASSEMBLY CY72 01/08 Assembly Section 3-8 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y Check Chains - Extra Equipment - for Lif t-Models (Figure Asm-001 1) 1. Check Chains are available for att achment to front of Mower as an accessory . Check chains are used to control cutting height and esp ecially allow Mower to be lowered to the sam e preset cutting heig[...]

Operation Sec tion 4-1 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION SECTION[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4-2 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION RHINO CY60/72 HEA VY - DUTY ROT AR Y MOWER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Rhino Cyclone 60 and 72 (C Y60/72) Heavy-Duty Rota ry Mowers are manufactured with quality m aterial by skilled workers. These rugged mowers are engineered for cutting vegetation up to 3” diameter in co[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4-3 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 1. S t andard Equipment and Specifications CY72 Horsepower Required (Min.) 40 HP Cutting Capacity (Max.) 4” Cutting Height 1-9/16” Safety Defle ctor Rubber Belti ng Cutting Width 72” Overall Wid th 79-1/4” Overall Length 1 18” Base Unit Weight (Approx.) 1338 l[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4-4 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2. OPERA TOR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualifi ed operator . A qualified operator ha s read and understands th e implement and tractor Operator’s Ma nuals and is experience d in implement and tractor operation and all associated[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4-5 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 3. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS The tractor used to operate the mower must ha ve the power capacity to lif t, pull, and operate the Power T ake Off (PT O) at the mower ’s rated speed while traveling at a ground speed between 2 a nd 5 MPH. Operating the mower with a tracto r [...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4-6 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The horsepower re quired to operate the mower dep ends on several op erating facto rs including the vege tation to be cut, terrain condition, oper ator experience, cond ition of the mower and tractor , and others. For most mowing conditions, the CY72 mower re quires a tr[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4-7 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 3.5 Power T ake Off (PTO) Depending on the unit, th e mower is designed to op erat e at a PT O speed of 540 or 1000 RPM. Most tractors operate at either 5 40, or a co mbination o f 540 a nd 1000 RPM PTO spee ds. The operating speed of the mower and tractor can be determ[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4-8 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 4.1 Boarding the T ractor Use both hands and equippe d handrails and steps for supp ort when boarding th e tractor . Neve r use control levers for support wh en mounting the tractor . Seat your self in the operator’s seat and secure the seat belt around you. Never allo[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4-9 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 5. ST ARTING THE TRACTOR The operat or must have a co mplete und erstanding of the p lacement, fun ction, and op erational us e of all tractor cont rols before starting th e tractor . Review the tractor operator’s manual and consult an authorized dealer for tractor op[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 10 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. Make sure the tractor is equipped with the correct PTO shaf t. Change shaf ts if needed. 2. Shorten or remove the tractor dr awbar to avoid interference wh en raising and lowering the mower . 3. Board the tractor and st art the engine. Posi- tion the tr actor to the[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 11 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 7.1 Setting Mower Height 1. Park the tractor and mowe r on level ground. 2. Using the 3-point hitch control lever , positio n the front of the mower with th e side skids 1” less off the ground than desired cut height. For example, fo r a 3” cut, position th e skid[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 12 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Driveline Length Check 7.2 Setting Deck Pitch T o facilitate safe and ef ficient operation, the mower should be operated with the deck ap proximately 3/4” LOWER IN THE FR ONT THAN THE REAR. Operating the mower at this pitch will allow the mower to cut the grass only [...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 13 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION When fitting the mower to the tractor , the telescoping dr iveline must be inspected to ensure that at its most compressed position, the profiles do not “bottom out”, and whe n at its farthest extended position, there is sufficie nt engagement between the profiles[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 14 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION CY72 Mowers The CY72 driveline is a ba r and welded sleeve assembly and it s length cannot be modifi ed as described above. Contact yo ur authorized dealer or Rhino Customer Service for recommendations to fit the mower to the tracto r if there is a potential problem bo[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 15 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace when necessary with au thorized servic e part s. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken p arts, and leaky or loose fittings. Make sure all pins h ave cotter pins and washers. Serious in jury may occur from [...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 16 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The operator’s manual and safety signs af fixed on the unit contain important instru ctions on the saf e and proper use of the equipme nt. Maint ain these importan t safety features on the implement in good condition to ensure the information is available to the oper[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 17 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION All Safety Shields, Guards and Safety devices including (but not limited to) - the Deflectors, Cha in Guards, S teel Gu ards, Gearbox Shields, PTO integral shields, and Retractable Door Shields should be used and mainta ined in good working cond ition. All safety devi[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 18 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Inspect blades and blade bo lts for looseness and excessive wear . Make sure the mower is securely blocked up before crawling beneath. Replace damaged, worn an d missing blades as complete sets to maint a in rotary balance during operation. • Ensure carrier hub n[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 19 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Inspect the Blades daily for abnormal wear . REPLACE BOTH BLAD ES on that carrier IMMEDIA TEL Y if either blade has: • Become bent or deformed fr om it’s original shape or • Any cracks are visible, or • Deep go uges in the b lade’s surface ar e persent, or ?[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 20 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.4 Blade Bolt Inspection Inspect Blade Bolt Head da ily for wear as followed: Inspect the Blade Bolt Heads d aily for abn ormal wear . REPLACE BOTH BLADE BOL TS on the Blades IMMEDIA TEL Y if either blade bolt s has: • Visible cracks or • If the blade bolt crown i[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 21 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Rotary Mower PRE-OPERA 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 wit[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 22 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T ractor PRE-OPERA 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 the[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 23 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport requ ires the operator possess a thorough knowledge of th e model being operated and precautions to t ake while driving with an att ached implem ent. Ensure the tractor has the capacity to handle the weight [...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 24 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.1 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 c[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 25 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10.3 Raising the Mower Using the tractor 3-point hi tch control lever , raise the mower off the grou nd about 6” , or just high enough to cle ar any ground ob stacles. Whe n raising the mower , make su re all connection p oints are secure ly attached and at least 1?[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 26 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines When crossing ditches with steep banks o r going up sharp inclines, it is possib le that the main driveline inner profile will pene trate into the outer housing to its maximum depth until the assembly be comes solid (driveline i[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 27 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Inclines and ditches should be app roached along a line which is at an an gle as shown. This type of path will reduce the possib ility of over-collapse of the driveline and re sulting damag e. If the gradient is so steep that such an approach increase s the possibilit[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 28 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION M any var i e d o bj ec t s, suc h as w i re, ca bl e, rope, or c h a i ns, can b ecome en t ang l e d i n th e operating p arts of the m ower head. These items could th en swing outside the hou sing at greater v elocities than the blades . Such a s ituation is extreme[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 29 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Rotary Mowers are capa ble under adverse conditions of throwing objects for great dist ances (300 feet or more) an d causing serious injury or death. Follow safety messages carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 100 Y ARDS UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflectors,[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 30 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1.4 PTO RPM and Ground S peed Ground speed for mowing will depend upon the height, type , and density of vege tation to be cut. Recommended speed for ef ficient mower performance is between 2 and 5 mph(3-8 kph). Operate th e mower at its full rated PTO speed to maint[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 31 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Do not mow with two machines in the same ar ea except with Cab tractors with the windows closed. (SGM-1 1) Mow only in conditions where y ou have clear visibility in daylight or with adequate artificial lighting. Never mow in darkness o r foggy cond itions where you c[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 32 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION When you get to the end of a p ass, slightly raise the mower (2-4 ”) before turning. Never r aise the mower entirely while the blades are turning. If the mower must be r aised higher than 12” from ground level, disengage the tractor PT O and wait for all mower rot [...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 33 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Then lower the mower to the desired height and mow the veget ation a second time. If possible , select a mowing p attern that is at a 90 degree angle to the first pass to reduce streaking for a more uniform cut. OPS-R-0044 S tay alert and watch for tre es, low hanging[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 34 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never st and or allow another person to stand between a r unning T ractor and the Mower when disconnecting the Imp lement from the T ractor 3-point hitch. 11 . 6 S hutting Down the Implement T o shut down the implement, first bring the tractor to a complete stop. Then [...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 35 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Always shut the T ractor completely down, place the transm ission in park, and set the parking brake before you or anyone el se attemp ts to connect or disconnect the Implemen t and T ractor hitc hes. (S3PT-15) Never unhitch without using the T ongue Jack. The T ongue[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 36 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never allow children or other persons to ride on the Tr actor or Implement. Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-1 0) 14. TRANSPORTING THE TRACT OR AND IMPLEMENT Inherent hazards of operating the tr actor and implement and the possibilit y of accident[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 37 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 14.2 T ransp orting on Public Roadways Extreme caution should be used wh en transporting the tractor and impleme nt on public roadways. The tractor must be eq uipped with all required safety warn ing featur es includin g a SMV emb lem and fla shing warnin g lights to [...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 38 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION When operating on public roads, have consideration for other road u sers. Pull to the side of the road occasionally to allow all following traffic to pass. Do not exceed the legal sp eed limit set in your country for agricultural tra ctors. Always stay alert when trans[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 39 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. 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 pr oper equipment required. Using a dequately sized chains, heavy duty straps , cables and/or binders, securely tie down both[...]

15. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Remedy Not Cutting Clean Blades dull. Sharpen or r eplace Blades. blade rotation inco rrect. Use correct Bla de for Carrier. Use Fan Blades in grass. Carrier RPM too low . Increase PTO speed. Mower not leveled. Adjust machine level (in very hea vy weeds, 1/2” to 1” low in front). T ires mashing d[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 41 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Blade Bolts W orking Loose Bolts not tighte ned. T ighten Bolts to 300 f t ./lbs. Bolt hole elongated or ove rsized. Replace Blade Carrier . Locknut worn out. Replace Locknut. Broken Cross or Cup s Load too high for joint. Use protective device with joint. Check joint[...]

OPERATION CY72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 42 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Gearbox Leaking Damaged Oil Seal. Replace Seal. No Oil Seal. Install Oil Seal. Oil too light. Use NLGI-000 Grease, or Mobilux EP023, or Gulf EP023, or Sun 740-A EP Grease. Bent Shaft. Replace Oil Seal and Shaft. Oil Seal Race rou gh. Replace Shaft or rep air Race. Oil [...]

Maintenanc e Section 5-1 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION[...]

MAINTENANCE CY72 01/08 Maintenance Section 5-2 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Before operat ing your Rotary Cutt er , mak e sure it is properly lubricated and thor oughly in spected. Only a minimum of time and effort is req uired to regularl y lubr icate and maint ain this machine to provide long life and trouble free oper ation. Always disen[...]

MAINTENANCE CY72 01/08 Maintenance Section 5-3 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Gearbox Lubrication (Figur e Mnt-0001 and Mnt-001 1) The Gearbox was filled wit h oil at the factory . However , it is necessary t hat the operator check the Gearbox before operations. The oil shou ld be up level of the T est Plug on the side of the Gearbox. The Fil[...]

MAINTENANCE CY72 01/08 Maintenance Section 5-4 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Driveline Lubrication Grease Fittings are located on the Cross Asse mbly of each U-Joint ( Figure Mnt-0002 ) and on the Round Housing ( Figure Mn t-0003 ). Grease the U- Joint af ter each 8 hours of use . Do not force grease through the Needle Cup Assemblies. Grease[...]

MAINTENANCE CY72 01/08 Maintenance Section 5-5 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Driveline Shields/Slip Clutch Service The Driveline Integr al Shields should not becom e dented or otherwise damaged. The Integral Shield Assembly has a nylon Bearing at e ach end and should turn freely ( Figure Mnt-0005 ). This nylon bearing should no t require lub[...]

MAINTENANCE CY72 01/08 Maintenance Section 5-6 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Seasonal T orque Limi ter Maintenance (CY72) It is importan t that the T orque Limiter slip s when an obstacle or load heavier than the setting is encountered. Before using the cutter each season, use the following procedure to make sure the torque limiter will slip[...]

MAINTENANCE CY72 01/08 Maintenance Section 5-7 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Blade Carrier Inst allation Clean the splines on both the blad e carrier and o utput shaft. Position carrier on the gearbox outp ut shaft and install special washer nut. T ighten nut holding blade ca rrier to minimum 400 ft. pou nds , strike the carrier near t he hu[...]

MAINTENANCE CY72 01/08 Maintenance Section 5-8 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Avoid personal injury . Always block the cutter up to prevent it from falling when the blades and/or carrier are being serviced. Proper T orque For Fasteners The chart lists the correct tightening torque for fastener s. When bolt s are to be tightened or replaced, r[...]

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RHINO LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED W ARRANTIES 1.01. Servis-Rhino warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, governmental, or municipal purc haser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for six months to the original commercial or industrial pur chaser (“Purchaser”) that the goods purch ased are free from defects in ma[...]

T O THE OWNER/OPERA TOR/DEALER In addition to the standard Lim ited W arranty shown on the facing page, Servis-Rhino also provide s: 1.) ONE-YEAR (12 months) {or 6 mo nth for Commercial/Industrial Us ers} LIMITED W ARRANTY on the DRIVELINE component s provided they have been pr operly maintained† and have not been subjected to abuse or mis-use. 2[...]

CY/72-SOM-01/08 P/N 00757 419C Printed U.S.A CY/72 ROT AR Y CUTTER[...]