Alamo 260 manual

©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. 260/272/284 Published 01/1 1 Part NO. 00781402C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.com ROT AR Y 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. R[...]

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 o peration 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 indust[...]

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: Requester Address: City S tate Zip Code Mower Model: Seria[...]

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 operation, and maintenance, to review the Sa[...]

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T able of Content s SAFETY SECTION ........ ................................................. .................................................... 1-1 GENERAL SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS A ND PRACTICES ........... ................. ................ ................ ................ .... 1-2 OPERATOR SAFETY ............... ................ ................[...]

Power Take Off (PTO) . ................ ................ ... ............. ................ ................. ............ ............ ........... ................ . 4-6 GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR .......... ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ...... ........ 4-7 Boarding the Tractor ....... ...[...]

BLADE CARRIER INSTALLATION .................... ......... ....... ................ ................ ................ ............. ... ............ 5-13 BLADE REMOVAL .... ................ ................ ................ ................ ............. ................ ................ .......... ............... 5-13 SLIP CLUTCH ................. [...]

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SAFETY 260/272/284 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INSTRU CTIONS AND PRACTICES A careful operator is the best operator . Safety is of primary import ance to the manufacturer a nd should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents can be avoided b y being aware of your equipment, your sur roundings, and observ[...]

SAFETY 260/272/284 01/11 Safety Section 1-3 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY OPERA TOR SAFETY TO A VOID SERIOUS IN JUR Y OR DEA TH DO THE FOLLOWING: • READ, UNDERST AND and FOLLOW Operator's Manual instructions, W arnings and Safety Messages. • WEAR SAFETY GLASSES , safety shoes, hard hat, hearing prot ection and gloves when opera ting or[...]

SAFETY 260/272/284 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY CONNECTION OR DISCONNE CTING IMPLEMENT SAFETY TO A VOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH FROM BEING CRUSHED BY TRACTOR OR IMPLEMENT : WHEN BACKING tractor to imple ment hitch: • DO NOT ALLOW BYST ANDERS between tractor and implement BEFORE connecting an d disconnecting implemen[...]

SAFETY 260/272/284 01/11 Safety Section 1-5 © 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 [...]

SAFETY 260/272/284 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY THROWN OBJECTS HAZARDS ROT ARY 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 ASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 300 FEET UNLESS[...]

SAFETY 260/272/284 01/11 Safety Section 1-7 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY THROWN OBJECTS HA ZARDS (CONTINUED) MOWER OPERA TION: • DO NOT exceed mower' s rated Cutting Capacity or cut non- vegetative material. • USE ENCLOSED TRACTOR CABS when two or more mowers ar e operating in mowing area. • ADJUST mower sections or wing close and p[...]

SAFETY 260/272/284 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-8 © 201 1 Alamo 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 [...]

SAFETY 260/272/284 01/11 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 T O A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH: S T AY AW AY and KEEP hands, feet and body A W A Y from rotating b lades, drivelines and p arts unti l all moving elements ha ve stopped. • STOP , LOOK a[...]

SAFETY 260/272/284 01 /11 Safety Section 1-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY MOWER BLADE CONT ACT HAZARDS KEEP A W A Y FROM ROT A TING BLADES TO A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH FROM BLADE CONT ACT : • S T AY AW AY and KEEP HANDS, FEET and BODY A W A Y from rotating blades, drivel ines and parts until all moving elements have stopped. • DO NO[...]

SAFETY 260/272/284 01/11 Safety Section 1-11 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK HAZARDS 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 apply[...]

SAFETY 260/272/284 01 /11 Safety Section 1-12 © 201 1 Alamo 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 overhe ad or underground el ectrical power lines, obstructions, gas lines, cab[...]

SAFETY 260/272/284 01/11 Safety Section 1-13 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY TRANSPORTING HAZARDS TO A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y AND DEA TH WHEN TO WING OR TRANSPORTING EQU IPMENT : • 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[...]

SAFETY 260/272/284 01 /11 Safety Section 1-14 © 201 1 Alamo 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 260/272/284 01/11 Safety 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 component s for blade car riers, blades, cuttershaft s, knives, knife hangers, roll ers, drivetrain component s, and be arings. These p arts are made and tested to R[...]

SAFETY 260/272/284 01 /11 Safety Section 1-16 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Rhino supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe operation. D amage to the decals m ay occur while in s hipping, use, or recondition ing. Rhino car es about the sa fety of its customer s, operators, a nd bystande rs, and will replace the [...]

SAFETY 260/272/284 01/11 Safety Section 1-17 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. D390 1 Decal Sheet Pu ll T ype Unit Hazards 2. D389 1 Decal Sheet Multi Hazard 3. D388 1 Decal Sheet Driveline Hazards 4. D137 1 IMPOR T AN T Replace Blades in Pairs, CCW Rotation 5. 0076065 7 1 IMPOR T ANT Genuine Parts 6. D302 1 L[...]

SAFETY 260/272/284 01 /11 Safety Section 1-18 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description[...]

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SAFETY 260/272/284 01 /11 Safety Section 1-24 © 201 1 Alamo 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 i ntended as a legal interpre tation of the law and shoul[...]

Introduction Section 2-1 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SECTION[...]

INTRODUCTION 260/272/284 01/11 Introduction Section 2-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION We ar e pleased to have you as a Rhino customer . Y our Rotary Cutter h as been carefully designed with care and built with quality mater ials by skilled workers to give maximum service with minimum down time. This manual is provided to give you the neces[...]

INTRODUCTION 260/272/284 01/11 Introduction Section 2-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The Rhino 260/272/28 4 Rotary Mower is designe d for medium duty applications such as weed, grass, corn stalks, and light brush to 2" diameter . These m owers are sing le spindle with tw o free-swingin g blades. Free swinging blades reduce the shock [...]

INTRODUCTION 260/272/284 01/11 Introduction Section 2-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION KEY OPERA T ION POINTS • Cutting performance an d distribution are best when cu tter is level from side to side and front to rear . • In extra heavy material, rear chains will allow better discharge and better distri bution than so lid rear bands. •[...]

INTRODUCTION 260/272/284 01/11 Introduction Section 2-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION RHINO LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED W ARRANTIES 1.01. Rhino warrants fo r one year fro m the purchas e date to the original no n-commercial, governmental, o r municipal purc haser (“Purchase r”) and warrant s for six months to the o riginal commercial [...]

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ASSEMBLY 260/272/284 01/11 Assembly Section 3-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y DEALER SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Set up mower as receive d from factory with these ins tructions. This mower is shipped partially a ssembled. Assembly will be easier if components are ali gned and loosely assembled before tig htening hardware. Refer to bolt torque chart in[...]

ASSEMBLY 260/272/284 01/11 Assembly Section 3-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y T AIL WHEEL INST ALLA TI ON (Model 260 & 272) Align T ail Wheel Beam Weldment (1) between pivot brackets locate d behind gearbox mount on the Mainframe Weldment. NOTE: Long side of caster fork pivot tube is positioned u p. Attach the T ail Wheel Beam Weldment (1[...]

ASSEMBLY 260/272/284 01/11 Assembly Section 3-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y DUAL T A IL WHEEL INST ALLA TION - LIFT TYPE (Model 284 Only) 1. Attach the tailwheel beam (1) to the lug toward the outer edge of the deck just to the rear of th e cross reinforcem ent using bolt (2) and nut (3). Note: Slide position brac ket (4) onto be am before [...]

ASSEMBLY 260/272/284 01/11 Assembly Section 3-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y A-FRAME INST ALLA TION (Model 284) 1. Attach the A-Fra me Bars (2) to the right and left Hi tch Lugs (14 & 15) with two 5/8” x 2” bolt s (16), 5/8” washers (17), bushing (18) and 5/8” locknuts (19) . 2. Attach the Lift S trap Ba rs (1) to the Mainframe w[...]

ASSEMBLY 260/272/284 01/11 Assembly Section 3-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y T ONGUE (Pull T ype) Insert tongue lugs (4 ) between mainframe upright s and reta in using special pin (16). In s er t r eta in in g c lip ( 17 ) t o retain pin. Be su re to install bushing (19) on each side to eliminate side movement. Figure Asm-R-0405 AXLE ASSEMBL[...]

ASSEMBLY 260/272/284 01/11 Assembly Section 3-7 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y HYDRAULIC OR M ANUAL LIFT (Model 284 Only) Install the Hydraulic Cylinde r or the manual Ratchet Lift Screw (Asm-0039 ) between the Axle Center Lug and the Lug directly behind the Center Gearbox. Inst all cylinder pins provided and ret ain with cotter pins. NOTE: Fi[...]

ASSEMBLY 260/272/284 01/11 Assembly Section 3-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Front and Rear Deflectors (St andard Equipment) Deflectors : Front and Rear Deflectors (S tandard Equipment) are recommend ed for the average user and will provide protection from thro wn objects with prope r op eration under normal conditions. Deflectors must b e m[...]

ASSEMBLY 260/272/284 01/11 Assembly Section 3-9 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y CHAIN GUARDS (Optional Equipment - All Models) CHAIN GUARDS: Front and Rear Chain Guar ds (Optional Equipment) are recommen ded for higher than normal usage (100 hou rs or more per year) and will provide prot ection from thrown objects with careful operation. Chain [...]

ASSEMBLY 260/272/284 01/11 Assembly Section 3-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y HYDRAULIC OR M ANUAL LIFT (Model 284 Only) Install the Hydraulic Cylinde r or the manual Ratchet Lift Screw (Asm-0039 ) between the Axle Center Lug and the Lug directly behind the Center Gearbox. Inst all cylinder pins provided and retain with cotter pins. NOTE: Fi[...]

ASSEMBLY 260/272/284 01/11 Assembly Section 3-11 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y OFFSET ADAPTER HITC H (EXTRA EQUIPMENT) 1. Fasten the Of fset Adap ter Hitch Weldment to the lift lugs using the Hitch Pin holes. Fasten the Adjustable Leg to the left side lug if the Mower is to offset to the left. The Mower wi ll make a cleaner cut behind the whe[...]

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

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Op eration Section 4-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION RHINO 260/272/284 ROT AR Y MOWER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Rhino rotary mowers are manufactur ed with quality material by skilled wo rkers. These mowers are designed to cut grass, wee ds, small brush a nd other vegetative ma terial up to 2-1 /2” diameter in are[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Op eration Section 4-3 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. 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 experienced in implement and tractor operation and all a[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Op eration Section 4-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 2. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS The tractor used to operate the mower must have the power cap acity to lift, pull, and oper ate the Power T ake Off ( PTO) at the mower’s rated speed while traveling at a grou nd speed between 2 and 5 MPH. Operating the mower with a t[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Op eration Section 4-5 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T ractor Horsepower The power requ ired to operate a mower is determine d by the tractor PTO horsepo wer . For most mowing conditions, th e 260 mower re quires a trac tor with at leas t 35 HP , the 272 mower requires a tr actor with at least 45 HP and the 284 m[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Op eration Section 4-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 2.5 Drawbar-Pull T ype Mower For equipment oper ating at 540 RPM, the tractor drawbar must be position ed at a 14” distance fro m the hitch point to the PT O shaft end for proper operation and minimal wear to the driveline. 1000 RPM 28 4 Models require 16 inc[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Op eration Section 4-7 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION DO NOT use a PTO adapter to attach a non-matching Implement dr iveline to a T ractor PTO. Use of an a dapter can double the operatin g speed of the Implement resultin g in excessive vibration, thrown objects, and bl ade and implement failure. Adapter use will a[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Op eration Section 4-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Never allow children or other persons to ride on the T ractor or Implement. Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-1 0) 3.2 Dismounting the T ractor Before dismoun ting, park the tractor and impleme nt on a reasonably level surface, apply the p [...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Op eration Section 4-9 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5.1 Connecting Mo wer-Lif t T ype 1. Make sure the tractor is equipp ed with the correct PTO shaf t. Change shaf ts if needed. 2. Shorten or remo ve the tractor drawbar to avoid interference when raising and lowering the mower . 3. Board the tractor and st art [...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 4. T urn of f the tractor engine and dismoun t. 5. One lift arm at a time, align arm end hole between the set of A-frame lift lugs. In sert hitch pin through the lug and ar m holes and insert retaining pin into hitch pin. 6. W alk around to opposite side and re[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-11 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5.3 Connecting Mower - Li ft T ype (Quick Hitch) Crushing Hazard betwe en Quick-Hitch and Implement. Do no t allow anyone to st and between the Quick-Hitch an d implement duri ng hook-up ope rations. Never operate the hydraulic 3-point lif t controls while some[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 6.1 Setting Mower Height- Lif t T y pe - (St andard or Quick Hitch) 1. Park the tractor and mo wer on level ground. 2. Using the 3-point hitch control lever , position the front of the mower with the side skids 1” less off the g round than desired cut height.[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-13 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8. Extend the tractor ’s top 3-po int link so that when lifting the mower , the front of the deck will raise 2 to 2½” before the tail wheel leaves the ground. This will allow th e mower to follow the contour of une ven terrain. NOTE: Install optional check[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-14 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 6.2 Connecting the Mower-Pull T ype 1. Make sure the tra ctor is equipped with th e correct PTO shaf t and the drawbar is extended 14” from the end of the PTO shaft to the hitch point. 2. Block the mower wheels in pla ce and use the attached p arking jack to [...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-15 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.3 Setting Mowing Height-Pull T ype 1. Park the tractor and mo wer on level ground. 2. Using the tailwheel ratchet jack or hydraulic cylinder , position the mower so the skid shoes are 1” less off the gr ound than the desired final cut height. For examp le, [...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-16 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 6.4 Setting Deck Pitch Lower Horse Power - Better Fuel Effic iency T o incr ease fuel efficiency an d lower hors epower requirement s for mower operation, the mo wer should be operat ed with the deck appro ximately 3/ 4" LOWER IN THE FRONT THAN THE REAR. O[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-17 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.1 Driveline Length Check When fitting the mower to the tractor , the telescoping dr iveline must be inspected to ensure that at its most compressed position, the pr ofiles do not “bottom out”, and when at it s farthest extended position, there is sufficie[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-18 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Shorten the driveline profiles as follows: • Remove the driveli ne from the tractor . • Raise and lower the mower to fin d the position with the shortest dist ance between the tractor PTO shaf t and cutter gearbox. Shut down the tractor and securely block t[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-19 © 201 1 A lamo 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 occu[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-20 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 8.1 T racto r Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Refer to the tr actor operator ’s manua l to ensure a complete pre-operation inspection and scheduled service is performed accordi ng to the manufacturers recommenda tions. The following are some of the items tha[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-21 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Perform scheduled lubr ication as detailed in the maintenan ce section. • Ensure all decals are in place and legible. • Ensure the d riveline is securely attached to tractor . Make sure the driveline yoke locking collar is securely seated in the grooves[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-22 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION • Lif t T ype-Ensure the t ailwheel beam position support bolts are proper ly installed and tightened. • Inspect all bolt s and screws and tighten to the recommended torque. OPS-R-00 39_H • Ensure the tractor PT O master shield and the mower slip clutch s[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-23 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Inspect blades a nd blade bolts for looseness and excessive wear . Make sure the mower is securely blocked up be fore crawling beneath. Replace damaged, worn and missing blades as complete set s to maintain rotary balance dur ing operation. • Ensure blade[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-24 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Operating the mower with loose blade hardware will da mage the blade hold er or blades and can result in blade b reakage or blade fastener failur e. Broken blades or bolts can be thrown out from under the mower for dist ances up to 300 feet. When the bla des ar[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-25 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. 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 fro m it’s original sh ape or • Any cracks are visib le, or • Deep gouges in the blade’s surface are pr esen[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-26 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 8.4 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 bo lts has: • Visible cracks or • If the reces sed [...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-27 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T r actor PRE-OPERA TIO N 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 [...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-28 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Rotary Mower PRE-OPERA T ION 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 [...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-29 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport requ ires the operator possess a thorough knowledge of the model be ing operated and precautions to t ake while driving with an att ached implem ent. Ensure the tractor has the cap acity to handle the [...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-30 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9.1 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-[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-31 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.3 Raising the Mow er Using the tractor 3-point hi tch control lever , raise the mower off the gro und about 6” , or just high enough to cle ar any ground obst acles. When raising the mower , mak e su re all connectio n points are secure ly attached and at l[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-32 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines When crossing ditches with steep banks or going up sharp inclines, it is possibl e that the main driveline inner profile will penetrate into the outer housing to it s maximum depth until the asse mbly becomes solid (drive[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-33 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Inclines and ditches should be app roached along a line which is at an an gle as shown. This type o f path will reduce the possib ility of over-collapse of the driveline and re sulting damage . If the gradient is so steep that such an approach increase s the po[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-34 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Many varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can become ent angled in the operating p arts of the mower head. These items could then swing out side the housing at greater velocities than the blades. Such a situation is extremely hazardous and coul[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-35 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Rotary Mowers are capable un der adverse conditions of throwing objects for great distances (30 0 feet or more) and causing se rious injury or death. Follow safety messag es carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 300 Feet UNLESS: -Front and Rear Defle[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-36 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10.4 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 per formance is between 2 and 5 mph(3-8 kph). Oper ate the mower at its full rated PT O speed[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-37 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Mow only in conditions where y ou have clear visibility in daylight or with adequate artificial lighting. Never mow in darkne ss or foggy cond itions where you cannot clearly see a t least 300 feet (90 m) in front and to the sides of t he tracto r and mower . M[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-38 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Do not let the Blad es turn when the Mower Deck is raised for any reason, including clearan ce or for turning. Raising the Mower deck exposes the Cutting Blades which cr eates a poten tially serious haza rd and could cause serious injury o r even death from obj[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-39 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not mow , or drive the tractor into material that is burning, or areas that rece ntly burnt and may contain hot spots. Burnin g material, sparks, and coals could be thro wn from the m ower to are as of vegetation th at might ignite. T ire damage can occur wh[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-40 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Never stan d or allow another person to st and between a running T ractor and the Mower when disconnecting the Implement from the T ractor 3-point hitch. 10.6 Shutting Down the Implement T o shut down attached mower head, first bring the tractor to a complete s[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-41 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Always shut the T ractor completely down, pl ace the transmission in park , and set the parking brake before you or anyone else attemp t s to connect or disco nnect the Implement and T racto r hitches. (S3P T -15) T o disconnect the mower , first exte nd the tr[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-42 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 12. MOWER STORAGE Properly prep aring and storing the mower at the en d of the season is critical to maintaining it s appearance and to help ensure years of de pendable service. The following are suggeste d storage procedures: • Thoroughly clean all debris of[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-43 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Before transporting th e tractor and mower , idle the tractor engine, di sengage the PTO an d wait for all mower moving parts to come to a complete stop. Once all mower part s are completely stopped, raise the mower to transport height. NOTE: When raising the m[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-44 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. 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[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-45 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 13.2 Hauling the T ractor and Implement Before transpor ting a loaded tractor and implement, mea sure the height and width dimensio ns and gross weight of the complete loaded unit. Ensure that the load will be in compliance with the legal limits set for the are[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-46 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 14. TROUBLE SH OOTING GUIDE Problem Poss ible Cause Remedy Uneven Cut Excessive ground speed. Reduce ground speed . Blades worn, dull, or bent. Replace blades. (Refer to "Maintenance " section). Mower not leve l side to side. Adjust. (Refer to "A[...]

OPERATION 260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-47 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Blade Bolts W orking Loose Bolt s not tightened. T ighten Bolts to 300 f t./lbs. Bolt hole elongated or oversized. Replace Blade Carrier . Locknut worn out. Replace Locknut. Gearbox Noisy Low Lubricant. Check lubricant level. Rough gears. Run in or change Gears[...]

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MAINTENANCE 260/272/284 0 1/11 Mainten ance Section 5-2 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE 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 I[...]

MAINTENANCE 260/272/284 0 1/11 Mainten ance Section 5-3 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE P ARTS INFORMA TION Before operating your Rot ary Cutter , make sure it is properly lubricated and th oroughly inspected. Only a minimum of time and effort is requir ed to regularly lubr icate and maintain this m achine to provide long life and trouble free oper[...]

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MAINTENANCE 260/272/284 0 1/11 Mainten ance Section 5-6 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE GEARBOX (Model 260 & 284) The gearbox sho uld be full (3 quarts) and not require additional lubricant unless th e box is cracked or a seal is leakin g. It is recommended that the oil level dipstick (Figure MntP-R- 0056) be removed to check oil level after ev[...]

MAINTENANCE 260/272/284 0 1/11 Mainten ance Section 5-7 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE DRIVELINE LUBRICA TION Grease Fitt ings are located on the Cross As sembly of ea ch U-Joint and on the telesc oping tubes . Grease the U-Joint afte r each 8 hours of use. Figure Mnt-R-0283 . Do not force grease through th e Needle Cup Assemblies. Grease th e tel[...]

MAINTENANCE 260/272/284 0 1/11 Mainten ance Section 5-8 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE T o assemble the main inner driveline shield, gr ease the yoke groove and inner profile tub e. Attach the bearin g ring in groo ve with rece sses facing prof ile tube. FIGURE Mnt-0027. Slide on the half shield. T urn the cone until it engages correctly . Install[...]

MAINTENANCE 260/272/284 0 1/11 Mainten ance Section 5-9 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE MAIN CV DRIVELINE SAFETY SHIELD 1. T o remove the outer CV cone, re move the locking screws from shie ld cone. Remove cone over yoke. Remove bearing ring and remove the locking screws from inner shield cone. T urn inner cone to assembly position and remove half [...]

MAINTENANCE 260/272/284 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-10 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE BLADE SER VICING Inspect blades before each use to de termine that they are properly inst alled and in good condition. Replace any blade that is bent, excessively nicke d, worn, or has any other damage. Small n icks can be ground out when sharpening . Use only or[...]

MAINTENANCE 260/272/284 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-11 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE BLADE SHARPENING When sharpening blad es, grind each blade the same amoun t to maintain balance. Fo llow original sharpening pattern as shown in Figure Mnt-R-00 08. Always sha rpen blades by grinding. Always sharpen both bla des at same time to maintain balance. [...]

MAINTENANCE 260/272/284 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-12 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER INSPECTION Blade bolt fit in to carrier bushings should b e checked every time blades are changed . The blade bolt should fit into carrier bush ings as a snug slip fit. If the blade b olt fit appears to be loose or slopp y , measure the square hole [...]

MAINTENANCE 260/272/284 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-13 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER INST ALLA TION Clean the spline s on both the blad e carrier and o utput shaft. Position carrie r on the gearbox outp ut shaft and install special washer nut. T ighten nut hold ing blade carrier to min imum 600 ft. pou nds , strike the carrier near [...]

MAINTENANCE 260/272/284 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-14 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE SLIP CLUTCH If a slip clutch is incorporated in th e PTO driveline, it is designed to slip, ab sorb the shock load, and protect the driveline. This clutch has single disc spring with 6 adjusting nut s. After the first ho ur of operation, the slip clutch should be[...]

MAINTENANCE 260/272/284 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-15 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE SEASONAL CLUT CH MAINTENANCE It is important that the clutch es slip when an obstacle or load he avier than the clutch setting is encountere d. Therefore, if the machine sit s outside longer than 3 0 days and is exposed to rain and/or humid air it is importan t t[...]

MAINTENANCE 260/272/284 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-16 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE PROPER TORQUE FOR F ASTENERS The chart lists the correct tightening to rque for fastener s. When bolts are to be tightene d or replaced, refer to this chart to determine the grade o f bolts and the prop er torque except when specific torque values are assigned in[...]

SEGURIDAD 260/272/284 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-14 © 201  Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD INFORMACIÓN DE P ARTES NOT A: Para ver las calcomanias en esp añol porfavor de referirse a la p agina 1-18 en la seccion de seg uridad en ingles. NOT A: Si necessita un manual complet amente en espa ñol po r favor de ponerse en contacto a; T ranslations,[...]

SEGURIDAD 260/272/284 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-13 © 201  Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGOS CON EL MANTEN IMIENTO DEL IMPLEMENT O MANTENGA LOS IMPLEMENTOS EN BUENAS CONDI CIONES DE FUNCIONAMIENTO, A TRA VÉS DE UN SERVICIO, REP ARACIÓN O MANTENIMIENTO APROPIADO. ANTES DE RE ALIZAR T AREAS DE SERVICIO, REP ARACIÓN Y MANTENIMIENTO DEL IMPL[...]

SEGURIDAD 260/272/284 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-12 © 201  Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGOS EN TRANSPORTE P AR A EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE AL REMOLC AR O TRANSPORT AR EQUIPOS: • MANTENGA la velocidad de transporte POR DEBAJ O D E 20 millas por hora p ara mantener el control del equipo. • REDUZCA LA VELOCIDAD en terreno incli[...]

SEGURIDAD 260/272/284 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-11 © 201  Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGOS ELÉCRTICOS Y DE FUEGO P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE POR CONT ACTO ELÉCTRICO AL TRABAJAR CERCA DE CABLES ELÉCTRICOS , LÍNEAS D E GAS Y DE SERVICIOS: • INSPECCIONE el área de corte para que no interfiera con cables de aliment ació[...]

SEGURIDAD 260/272/284 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-10 © 201  Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGO DEL CONT ACT O A LAS CUCHILLAS DE CORT ADORA RIESGO DE FIL TRACION DE ACEITE HIDRÁULICO DE AL T A PRESIÓN 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 LEJO[...]

SEGURIDAD 260/272/284 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-9 © 201  Alamo Group Inc. 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 co[...]

SEGURIDAD 260/272/284 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-8 © 201  Alamo Group Inc. 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 equipados con SISTEMA ANTIVUELCO (ROPS) y CINTURONES DE SEGURIDAD para las operaciones de corte. • MANTENGA EL SISTEMA ROPS tr[...]

SEGURIDAD 260/272/284 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-7 © 201  Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE OBJECT OS LANZADOS Continuado OPERACIÓN DE LA CO RT ADORA: • NO exceda la cap acidad de corte nominal de la cortado ra, ni corte elementos que no sean veget ación. • USE CABINAS DE TRACTOR CERRADAS cuando haya dos o más cortadoras operando e[...]

SEGURIDAD 260/272/284 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-6 © 201  Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE OBJECT OS LANZADOS LAS CORT ADORAS GIRA TORIAS PUEDEN ARROJAR OBJETOS A 90 METROS (300 PIES) O MÁS EN CONDICIONES ADVERSAS. P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GR A VES O LA MUERTE AL OPER ADOR O TRANSEÚNTES COMO CO NSECUENCIA DE OBJETOS ARROJADOS: • MANTEN[...]

SEGURIDAD 260/272/284 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-5 © 201  Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE APLAST AMIENTO P ARA EVIT AR UNA L ESIÓN GRA VE O LA MUERTE POR CAÍDA DEL T RACTOR, O EL APLAST AMIENTO, VUELCO Y APLAST AMIENTO DE UN EQUIPO POR LA CAÍDA DE UNA ALA O UN IMPLEMENTO: • USE tractores equipados con SISTEMA ANTIVUELCO (ROPS) y CI[...]

SEGURIDAD 260/272/284 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-4 © 201  Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD SEGURIDAD DE CONECT AR O DESCONECT AR IMPLEMENTO P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE POR A PLAST A MIENTO POR EL TRACTOR O IMPLEMENTO: • AL DAR MARCHA A TRÁS el tractor hacia el enganche del implemento: • NO PERMIT A QUE HA Y A PERSONAS entre el [...]

SEGURIDAD 260/272/284 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-3 © 201  Alamo Group Inc. 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 igual que las Advertencias y Mensajes de Seguridad. • USE GAF AS DE SEGURIDAD , c[...]

SEGURIDAD 260/272/284 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-2 © 201  Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURI DAD Y PRÁCTICAS GENERALES El mejor operador es un oper ador cuidadoso. La se guridad es de import ancia fundamen tal p ara el fabrica nte, y tamb ién debería serlo p ara el propietar io u operador . La mayoría de los accidentes se[...]

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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 condiciones, d isposiciones 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 Cortadoras AEM/FEMA – form ato DVD Manual del Operador de la Cortadora Manual de Seguridad del[...]

A fin de reducir la tasa de accidentes y mejorar la opera ción segura de las cortador as, Alamo Group Ag Division se ha asociado con otros fabrican tes de la industria par a de sarrollar el video y la g uía de Prácticas de Seguridad para Cortadoras Indust rial es y Agrícolas AEM/FEMA. El video explica a los operadore s de tractores y cortado ra[...]

Al propiet ario/operador/distribuidor Este Manual del Operado r es una parte esen cial 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 d e manera adecuada. Si el manual se extra vía o se daña, puede so licitar otra co pia sin carg o a u[...]

©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. 260/272/284 Publicado en 01/1 1 Parte nº. 00781402C MANUAL DE OPERADOR RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.com CORT ADORA/TRITURADORA GIRA T ORIA Este Manual del Operador es una parte esenc ial de la oper ación segura de esta máquina y se debe mantener con la unid[...]