Alamo TW84 manual

©2007 Alamo Group Inc. TW84 Published 03/07 Effective Serial No. TW84-17 675 through Current Part NO. 00760962C 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 CUTTER This Opera tor's Manual is an integr al part of the safe operation of this machine and must be m[...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts ar e potentially hazardou s. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who re co gnizes the potential h azards and follows reason able safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all it s safety equi pment properly att ached to minim[...]

In order to reduce accidents and enha nce the safe operation of mowers, Alamo Gr oup Ag Division, in cooperation with other industry ma nufacturers has developed the AE M/FEMA Industrial and Agricul- tural Mower Safety Practices video and guide book. The video will familiari ze and instruct mower -tractor operators in safe practic es when using ind[...]

Alamo Gr oup Ag. Division is willing to provide 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 Mod[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ............................ .................................... ......................... 1-1 General Safety Instructions and P ractices .............. ................ ............. ................ ................ ........... ........ ............ 1-2 Operator Safety Instructions and Practices ..... ....... ..[...]

Boarding the Tractor .. ......... ............. ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. ............... ........... ................ ..... 4-9 Dismounting the Tractor ......... ....... ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. ................ .... .................. ............ 4-9 S[...]

Safety Section 1-1 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY SECTION[...]

SAFETY TW84 03/07 Safety Section 1-2 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A safe and careful operator is the best oper ator . Sa fety is of primary import ance to the manufacturer and should be to the owner/operator . Mo st accident s can be avoided by be ing aware of your equipmen t, your surroundings , and o[...]

SAFETY TW84 03/0 7 Safety Se ction 1-3 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Operator Safety Instr uctions and Practices Engine Exhaust, some of its constitue nts, a nd ce rtai n vehicle component s contain or emit chemicals known to the st ate of California to cause cancer and birth defect s or other reproductive har m. (SG-30) The rotating p art s of [...]

SAFETY TW84 03/07 Safety Section 1-4 © 2007 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, solvent s, cleansers, and any other chemical agen t. (SG-22) KEEP A WA Y FROM ROT A TING ELEMEN TS to prevent entanglement and possible serious injury or death. (S[...]

SAFETY TW84 03/0 7 Safety Se ction 1-5 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices DO NOT operate this Implement o n a T ractor that is not properly maint a ined. Should a mechanical or Tractor control failu re occur while operating, immediately shut down the T ractor and perform rep airs before resuming o[...]

SAFETY TW84 03/07 Safety Section 1-6 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY B e sure you h ave a d equa t e k now l e d ge o f th e proper t y you w ill b e wor ki ng on. T a k e ti me t o make yourself aware of any area und er gr ound lines or cables. Con tact with buried lin es o r cable could result in serious injury or death . (SBH-6) Do not operate [...]

SAFETY TW84 03/0 7 Safety Se ction 1-7 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY S tart tractor only when pr operly seated in the T ractor seat. S tarting a tractor in gear can resu lt in injury or death. Re ad the T ractor operators manual for proper starting instructions. (SG-13) Do not operate this Equipme nt with hydr aulic oil or fuel leaking. Oil and [...]

SAFETY TW84 03/07 Safety Section 1-8 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Mow only in conditions where you have clear visi bility in daylight or with adequate artificial lighting. Never mow in darkness or fogg y cond itions where you cann ot clearly see at least 100 yards in front and to the sides of the tractor a nd mower . Make sure that you can clea[...]

SAFETY TW84 03/0 7 Safety Se ction 1-9 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Avoid m owing in reverse direction wh en possible. Check to ma ke sure there are no persons behind the mower and us e extreme care when mowing in reverse. Mow only a t a slow ground speed where you can safe ly ope rate and control the tractor and mower . Never mow an area that [...]

SAFETY TW84 03/07 Safety Sectio n 1- 10 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Rotary Mowers are cap able under adverse conditions of throwing objects for great dist ances (300 feet or more) and causing se rious injury or death. Follow safety messages carefu lly . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 100 Y ARDS UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflectors, Chain G[...]

SAFETY TW84 03/07 Safety Section 1- 11 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Connecting or Disconn ecting Implement Safet y Instructions and Practices T ransporting Safety Instructions and Practices DO NOT use a PT O adapter to attach a non-matching Imp lement driveline to a T ractor PT O. Use of an adapter can double the operating speed of the Mower re[...]

SAFETY TW84 03/07 Safety Sectio n 1- 12 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Allow sufficient cl earance for the Implement to swing outward while turning. Imple ments carried behi nd the Tractor will swing ou tside the tire path when making tu rns. Contacting a solid object while turning will cause eq uipment damage and possible injury . (S3PT-20) Make[...]

SAFETY TW84 03/07 Safety Section 1- 13 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Safet y Instructions and Practices O n l y t ow th e I mp l emen t b e hi n d a proper l y s i ze d an d equ i ppe d T rac t or which exceeds the we ight of the Impl eme nt by at least 20%. DO NOT tow the Implem ent behind a tru ck or other ty pe of vehi[...]

SAFETY TW84 03/07 Safety Sectio n 1- 14 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY N ever wor k un d er th e I mp l emen t , th e f ramewor k , or any lift e d component unless the Implement is securely suppor ted or blocked up to prevent sudden or inadvertent falling which could cause serious injury or even death. (SG-14) Never attempt to lubricate, adju st[...]

SAFETY TW84 03/07 Safety Section 1- 15 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY S torage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices Concluding Safety Instr uctions and Practices Replace bent or broken bl ades with new blades. NEVER A TTEMPT T O STRAIGHTEN, WELD, OR WELD HARDF ACING ON BLADES SINCE THIS WILL LIKEL Y CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WI[...]

SAFETY TW84 03/07 Safety Sectio n 1- 16 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Rhino suppl ies safety decals on this product to promote safe operation. Damage to th e decals may occur while in shipping , use, or reconditioning. Rh ino cares about the safety of its customers, operators, and bystanders, and will replace the safety deca[...]

SAFETY TW84 03/07 Safety Section 1- 17 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. 00725746 1 PELIGRO S panish T ranslation 1a. 007491 17 1 DANGER Multiple Hazard 2. 00756004 1*** DANGER Shield Missing 3. 00756005 1*** DANGER Rotating Dr iveline 4. 00769736 1 WARNING Use/Re pair Shields & Guards 5. 00756059 (0)1 W AR[...]

SAFETY TW84 03/07 Safety Sectio n 1- 18 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Description Peligro T ranslation, If you 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 TW84 03/07 Safety Section 1- 19 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W AR NING! Maintain shields and deflectors in good condition. Failure to do so may lead to injury or even death. P/N 00769736 W A RNING! Neve r use your ha nd to check fo r oil leaks. Always use paper or cardb oa rd . P/N 00756059 DANGER! Keep Away Thrown Object s. Inspect the [...]

SAFETY TW84 03/07 Safety Sectio n 1- 20 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY For safety and to guarantee optimu m product reliability alwa ys use genuine RHINO r eplacement parts. P/N 00760657 PELIGRO! S panish T ranslati on for Driveline Safety P/N 00773723 Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transport or operate w[...]

SAFETY TW84 03/07 Safety Section 1- 21 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Attention! Do not operate u n til all slip clutches are properly adjust an d ar e not frozen. P/N 00763613 W A RNING! Avoid Bodily Injury , Use 1000 RPM PT O S peed Only . P/N D1 14 W AR NING! Avoid Bodily Injury , Use 540RP M PTO S peed Only . P/N D103 Operator's Manu al [...]

SAFETY TW84 03/07 Safety Sectio n 1- 22 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY LOGO NAME P/N 99101 Logo Product Name: Rhino P/N D302 W ARNING! DO NOT transport at speeds higher than 20 mph. Only transport behind a proper ly sized and equipped tractor . P/N 00777394 P/N D303 Logo Produc t Name: R hino[...]

SAFETY TW84 03/07 Safety Section 1- 23 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Name Decal - TW84 00760604 W ARNING! Never Exceed Maximum T owing S peed 25 MPH P/N 1458383[...]

SAFETY TW84 03/07 Safety Sectio n 1- 24 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intend ed to explain in broa d terms the conc ept and effect of federal laws an d regulations concerning emplo yer and employe e equipment oper at ors. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should not[...]

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Introduction Section 2-1 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SECTION[...]

INTRODUCTION TW84 03/07 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Rotary Mower is designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled worker s. 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. T[...]

INTRODUCTION TW84 03/07 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION These mowers are availab le in lift- type and pull-type. Th ese rugged Mowers ar e designed for med ium-duty work. They can mow p astures, cut brush up to 2" in diameter , and control grass and weeds on highways or industrial sites. For Non-Agricultural use,[...]

INTRODUCTION TW84 03/07 Introduction Section 2-4 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, comp letely underst and the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement. 2. Fill out the Warranty Card in fu[...]

Assembly Section 3-1 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y SECTION[...]

ASSEMBLY TW84 03/07 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y ST ANDARD A-FRAME ASSEMBL Y (Asm-R-0123 ) Attach right an d lef t A-frame's ( 1) to the A-frame lugs on Mowe r deck with two 5/8 x 2 bolt s (2) an d locknut s (3). Place T op Link (4) and Bushin g (12) between right and lef t A-frame's (1). Atta ch long Braces ( [...]

ASSEMBLY TW84 03/07 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y OPTIONAL A-FRAME ASSEMBL Y ( Asm-R-0124) 1. Insert bushing (5 ) into lower end of each A-Frame half (1 & 2). Position ea ch A-Frame half so the la rge hole in the top is towards th e tractor . Install 3/4 x 2" bolt (10) with Fla twasher (14) throug h bushing (5) i[...]

ASSEMBLY TW84 03/07 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y SINGLE T AIL WHEEL ASSEMBL Y - LIFT TYPE Asm-R-0125. Insert bushing (2) in lug centered behind gearbox. Attach the tailwheel b eam (1) to the lug on the mower deck using bolt (3) and locknut (4 ). Attach the bracket s (5 & 6) to the main deck using bolts ( 8), washer ([...]

ASSEMBLY TW84 03/07 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y DUAL T AIL WHEEL ASSEMBL Y - LIFT TYPE AsmP-R-0022. Attach the t ailwheel beam (1) to th e lug toward th e ou te r edge of the deck just to the rear of the cross reinforcement using bolt (2 - not shown) & nut (3). Attach the b rackets (5 & 6) to the deck using bolt[...]

ASSEMBLY TW84 03/07 Assembly Section 3-6 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y PULL-TYPE The standard Pull-T ype unit will be shipped from the factory in the follo wing bundles: 1) Basic Assembly , 2)Jackshaft Assembly , 3) Jackshaft Bearing Support, 4) Gearbox Protective Shield , 5) P T O Driveline, 6) T ongue Assembly , 7) Control Rod Bundle, 8) Ax[...]

ASSEMBLY TW84 03/07 Assembly Section 3-7 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y HYDRAULIC OR MANUAL LIFT Attach the S pring Assembly (Asm-0038) to the lug on the mower deck beh ind the Center Gearbox. Ret ain using 3/4 x 3 capscrews a nd locknuts. Inst all the Hy draulic Cylinder or the manual Ratchet Lif t Screw ( Asm- 0039) between the Axle Center L[...]

ASSEMBLY TW84 03/07 Assembly Section 3-8 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y FRONT AND REAR DEFLECT ORS (St andard Equi pment) AND CHAINGUARDS (OPT IONAL EQUIPMENT A T EXTRA COST) (Asm-R-0128 ) Front and Re ar rubber-fabr ic Deflectors are S tandard Equipme nt and Front and Rear Chain Guards are optional at e xtra cost. One type of guards must be i[...]

ASSEMBLY TW84 03/07 Assembly Section 3-9 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y Guard (1 1) to Chain Guard Mounting Pla tes (1&2) with 1/2" x 1-1/4" bo lts (1 2) Flatwashers (13) and Locknuts (14). CHAIN GUARD (EXT RA EQUIPMENT) Front Chain Guards (Asm-0042) 1. Attach the Ch ain Guard Assembly (1) to the mower with 1/2" x 3-1/2"[...]

ASSEMBLY TW84 03/07 Assembly Section 3-10 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y[...]

ASSEMBLY TW84 03/07 Assembly Section 3-11 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y DRIVELINE A TT ACHMENT (Asm-R-0129 ) Before starting assem bly , m ake certain that all paint, dirt, and gre ase are r emoved fro m gearbox s haft (1). T o ease assembly apply a light coat of grease to splines and assemble. Do not asse mble a driveline with out a shield. [...]

ASSEMBLY TW84 03/07 Assembly Section 3-12 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y CHECK CHAINS (EXTRA EQUIPM ENT) FOR LIFT MODELS (Asm-R-0131 ) Check Chains are availa ble for a ttachment to the front of th e cutter as an acces sory . Check chai ns are us ed to control the cutting height and especia lly to allow the cutter to be lowered to the same pre[...]

ASSEMBLY TW84 03/07 Assembly Section 3-13 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y JACKSHAFT BEARING SUPPORT AS SEMBL Y (FIGURE -PULL TYPE) Attach the Jackshaft bear ing support bracke t (1) to the tongue. Lo osely attach bearing supp ort by using pivot bolt (3) with bushing (6 ).Be sure that bearing support s are essential through th e front hole close[...]

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Operation Sectio n 4- 1 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION SECTION[...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Sec tio n 4- 2 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION RHINO TW84 MEDIUM-DUTY ROT AR Y MOWER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Rhino TW84 rota ry mowers are manufactur ed with qualit y material by skilled workers. Thes e medium -duty mowers are en gineered for mo wing grass, shre dding stalks, maintaining pastures, and c utting oth[...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Sec tio n 4- 3 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 1. S t andard Equipment and Specifications TW84 Horsepower Required 30 HP Min. (Pull) 60 HP (Lift) Cutting Capacity (Max.) 2” Cutting Height 2-1/4” Min. Safety Deflector S td. Cutting Width 84” Overall Length 125” (Lift, Semi-Mount) 152-1/2” (Pull) Weight ([...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Sec tio n 4- 4 © 2007 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 Ope rator ’s Ma nua ls and is experienced in implement and tractor operation and all assoc[...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Sec tio n 4- 5 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 3. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS The tractor used to operate the mower must have the power capacity to lift, pull, and operate the Power T ake Off (P TO) at the mower ’s rated speed while tr aveling at a ground speed between 2 and 5 MPH. Operating the mower with a tracto r[...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Sec tio n 4- 6 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.3 T ractor Horsepower The power re quired to ope rate a mower is dete rmined by th e tractor PTO horsepower . Fo r most mowing conditions, the TW84 mower requires a tractor with a t least 60 HP for a lif t unit and 30 HP for a pull type. Operating the mower with a t[...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Sec tio n 4- 7 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION The optional Heavy-Du ty CA T II-III Quick Hitch can be mounted to tractor’s with either a CA T II or III 3-Point hitch or tractor’s equipped with a CA T II or III Quick Hitch. 3.5 Drawbar-Pull T ype Mower For equipment op erating at 540 RPM, the tractor drawbar [...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Sec tio n 4- 8 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.6 Front End Weight A minimum of 20% total tracto r weight must be maint ained on the tractor front end at all times. Front end weight is critical to mainta in steering control and to preven t the tracto r fr om rearing up wh ile driving. If the front end is too ligh[...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Sec tio n 4- 9 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 4.1 Boarding the T ractor Use both hands and equ ipped handrails and step s for supp ort when boarding the tractor . Never use control levers for suppor t when mounting the tractor . Seat your self in the operator’s seat and secure th e seat belt around you. Never [...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 10 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5. ST ARTING THE TRACTOR The operat or must have a complete un derstanding of th e placemen t, function , and operatio nal use of all tractor cont rols before starting the tracto r . Review the tractor operator’s manual and consu lt an authorized dealer for tractor o[...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 11 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 6.1 Connecting the Mower-Lif t T ype 1. Make sure the tractor is equipped with th e correct PT O shaft. Change shaf ts if needed.. 2. Shorten or r emove the tracto r drawbar to avoid interf erence when raising and low ering the mower . 3. Board the tractor an d start [...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 12 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.2 Connecting the Mower-Pull T ype 1. Make sure the tract or is equipped with th e correct PTO shaft and the drawbar is extended 14” from th e end of the PT O shaft to the hitch po int . 2. Block the mower wh eels in place a nd use the attached parking jack to raise[...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 13 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 7. If using a hyd raulic cylinder , connect hydraulic hose ends into tractor hydraulic ports. Pressure may need to be r elieved from the system to allow for ease of att achment. 8. If the mower ha s been attached to a 3- point hitch d r awbar , adjust any tractor equi[...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 14 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5. Level the mower side to side by manipulating one lower lift ar m length. On most tractor s, at least one of the lift arm s is designed to allow for manipulation of it s length. Shortening or extending will allow for deck leveling from side to si de. . 6. Securely bl[...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 15 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 7.1 Setting Mowing Height-Pull T ype 1. Park the tractor and mowe r on level ground. 2. Using the tailwheel rachet jack or hydraulic cylinder , position the mower so the skid shoes are 1” le ss off the g round than the desired fi nal cut height . For example , if a [...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 16 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.1 Driveline Length Check When fitting the mower to the tractor , the telescoping driveline must be inspected to ensure that at it s most compressed position, the profiles do not “bottom out” , and when a t its farthest extended po sition, there is suff icie nt en[...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 17 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION “B o tt om i ng O u t” Ch ec k P roce d ure • Disconnect driveline from the tractor and slide the profiles together u ntil fully comp ressed. • Place a mark on the inner shield 1/8” from the end of the outer shield . • Reatta ch the dr iveline to the PT O [...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 18 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9. PRE-OPERA TION INSPECTION AND SERVICE Before each use, a pre-ope ration inspectio n and service of the implement a nd tractor must be per formed. This includes routine maintenan ce and scheduled lubricat ion, inspecting that all safety devices are e quipped and func[...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 19 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9.1 T racto r Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Refer to the tr actor operator’s manual to ensur e a complete pre-operation inspection and scheduled service is performed accordi ng to the manufacturers recommenda tions. The following are some of the items that requir[...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 20 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Perform scheduled lubrication as det ailed in the maintenance section. • Ensure all decals are in place and legible. • Ensure the driveline is securely attache d to tractor . Make sure th e driveline yoke locking collar is securely seated in the grooves of the [...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 21 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION • Lift T ype-Ens ur e th e tailwheel be am po sitio n support bolts are prope rly installed and tightened. • Pull T ype-Ens ure that the tailwheel ratch et or hydraulic cylinder is installed and retained correctly to prov ide the des ire d cu ttin g he ig ht . •[...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 22 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Inspect blades and blade bo lts for loosene ss 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 [...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 23 © 2007 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 fro m it’ s original shape or • Any cracks are visib l e, or • Deep gouges in the bl ad e’s surf ace are persent, o[...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 24 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. 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 with[...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 25 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. 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 th[...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 26 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport req uires the operator possess a th orough knowledge of th e model being operate d and precautions to t ake while driving with an attached implem ent. Ensure the tractor has the capacity to handle the weight [...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 27 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. 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 [...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 28 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.3 Raising the Mower Using the tractor 3-point hi tch control lever , raise the mower off the gro und about 6”, or just h igh enough to cle ar any gro und obst acles. When raising the mower , make su re all connection p oints are secure ly attached and at least 1?[...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 29 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines When crossing ditches with steep banks or go ing up sharp inclines, it is possib le that the main driveline inner profile will penetrate in to the outer housing to it s maximum depth until the assembly beco mes solid (driveline[...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 30 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Inclines and ditches should be app roached along a line which is at an an gle as shown. Thi s 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 TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 31 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. 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 o f the mower head. These items could then swing o utside the housing at greater v elocities than the blades. Such a situation is ext remel[...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 32 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Rotary Mowers are cap able under adverse conditions of throwing objects for great dist ances (300 feet or more) and causing se rious injury or death. Follow safety messages carefu lly . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 100 Y ARDS UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflectors,[...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 33 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. 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. Recommend ed speed for efficient mowe r performance is be tween 2 and 5 mph. Operate the mower at its full rated PT O speed to maintain bl[...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 34 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not mow with two machines in the same ar ea except with Cab tractors with the wind ows closed. (SGM-1 1) Mow only in conditions where you have clear visi bility in daylight or with adequate artificial lighting. Never mow in darkness or fogg y cond itions where you c[...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 35 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Do not let the Blades turn when the Mower Deck is raised for any reason, including clearance or for turning. Raising the Mower deck exposes the Cutting Blades which creates a potentially seri ous hazard and could cause ser ious injury or even death from object s throw[...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 36 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 11 . 6 S hutting Down the Implement T o shut down the implement, first bring the tractor to a complete stop. Then slow down the im plement by reducing the eng ine speed before d isengaging the PT O . W ait for all motion to st op before proceedi ng to drive or shut dow[...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 37 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Always shut the T ractor completely down, pl ace the tran smission in park, and set the parking brake before you or anyone e lse atte mpt s to connect or disconnect the Implement and T ractor hitches. (S3PT -15) Never unhitch without using th e T ongue Jack. Th e T on[...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 38 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 13. MOWER STORAGE Properly prep aring and storing th e mower at the end of the season is critical to maintaining it s appearance and to help ensure years of de pendable service. The following ar e suggested stora ge procedures: • Thoroughly clean all debr is off the [...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 39 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Before transporting th e tractor and mower , idle the tractor engine, disengag e the PT O and 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 mower , [...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 40 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The SMV (Slow-Moving V ehicle) emblem is universal symbol used to aler t drivers of the presence of equipment tr aveling on roadways at a slow speed. SMV signs are a triangular brigh t orange with r eflective r ed trim f or both ea sy day an d night visibility . Make s[...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 41 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Reduce speed before tur ning or ap plying th e brake s. Ensure that both brake pedals ar e locked together when operating on public roads. OPS-U- 00 23 14.2 Hauling the T ractor and Implement Before transporting a loade d tractor and imple ment, measure the height and[...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 42 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 15. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Remedy CUTTER VIBRA TES Blade locked back. Loosen locked Blade. Drivelines not ph as ed . Replace Driv elin e. Blade broken . Replace Blades in sets. Blade Carrier bent. Repair o r replace Carr ier . Blade Hub not proper[...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 43 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Blades locked back. Free blades. Blades riding up due to blade bolt Replace blade bolt s. wear . Blades bent up. Replace Blades. Blades Wear Fast Cutting in sandy or ro cky conditions Increase cutting height. Blades too soft. Replace Blades; with harden ed, high-quali[...]

OPERATION TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4- 44 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Blades on upside do wn. T urn Blades right side up and tighten. CUTTER WINDROWING Cutting heavy materia l. Raise mower and reduce ground speed. BROKEN CROSS OR Load too high for joint. Use prot ec tive de vice with joint. CUPS Check joint angles and phasing. Slow down [...]

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MAINTENANCE TW84 03/07 Maintenanc e Sec tio n 5- 2 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Before operat ing your Rotary Cutt er , make sure it is properly lubricated and thor ou ghly inspected. Only a minimum of time and effo rt is required to regularly lubr icate and maint ain this machine to provide long life and trouble free oper ation. Always dis[...]

MAINTENANCE TW84 03/07 Maintenanc e Sec tio n 5- 3 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE GEARBOX The gearbox has been filled with lubric ant to the test plug leve l prior to shipment. However , you should check the oil level at test pl ug before op erating, and frequen tly ther eafte r . The gearbox sh ould not require additional lubrica nt unle ss [...]

MAINTENANCE TW84 03/07 Maintenanc e Sec tio n 5- 4 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE DRIVELINE LUBRICA TION Grease Fitt ing s ar e lo cate d on the Cr oss Assembly of each U-Joint and on the telescoping tubes. Grease the U-Joint after each 8 hours of use. FIGURE Mnt-0024. Do no t force grease th rough the Needle Cu p Assemblies. Grease th e tele[...]

MAINTENANCE TW84 03/07 Maintenanc e Sec tio n 5- 5 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE When attachin g PT O yoke to tractor PT O shaft, it is important that spring -activated loc king collar slides freely and lockin g balls are seated in g roove on P TO shaf t. A loose shaft could slip of f an d result in personal inj u ry or damage to cutter . BL[...]

MAINTENANCE TW84 03/07 Maintenanc e Sec tio n 5- 6 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE REMOV AL T o remove blades for sha rpening or replacement, remove the cover plate on deck of cutter near gear box. Remove lock nut from blad e bolt. NOTE: In spect lock nut af ter removal and replace if threads a re damaged. Always replace nut when replaci[...]

MAINTENANCE TW84 03/07 Maintenanc e Sec tio n 5- 7 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SLIP CLUTCH A slip clutch is incorporated in the P TO driveline. It is designed to slip, absorb the shock load, and protect the driveline. After the first ho ur of operation, the slip clutch sho uld be checked for overheating . Afte r this first check, the slip [...]

MAINTENANCE TW84 03/07 Maintenanc e Sec tio n 5- 8 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE MOWER ST ORAGE Y our rot ary mower represent s an investment from which you should ge t the greatest po ssible benefi t. Therefore, when the sea son is over , the cutter should be thoroughly checked and prep ared for storage so that a minimum amount of work will[...]

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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, gove rnmental, 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 m[...]

TO THE OWNER/OPERA TOR/DEALER In addition to the standard Lim ited W arranty shown on the facing page, Rhino also provides: 1.) A FIVE-YEAR (60 months ) LIMITED W ARRANTY* on GEARBOX components provid ed they have been properly maint ained† and have not been su bjected to abuse or mis-use except as limited below . * W ARRANTY LIMIT A TIONS - GEAR[...]

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SERVIS-RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon Ave. Gibson City, IL 60936-9907 Please fold (do not tear), tape, and drop in any mailbox. PLEASE FILL OUT OWNER W ARRANTY REGISTRA TION INFORMA TION SIGN, AND DROP LAST COPY IN ANY MAILBOX. IMPOR T ANT! T O PLACE THIS W ARRANTY IN EFFECT , THIS W ARRANTY REGISTRA TION MUST BE FILLED OUT , SIGNED, AND MAILED WITHIN 3[...]

• I have informed the Purchaser of this product of W arranty terms, provisions, and procedures that are applicable, reviewed the contents of the Operator ’ s Manual including safety equipment, safe operation, and maintenance, reviewed the Safety Signs on implement (and tractor if possible), shown the AEM Mower Safety Practices V ideo, and revie[...]

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• I have informed the Purchaser of this product of W arranty terms, provisions, and procedures that are applicable, reviewed the contents of the Operator ’ s Manual including safety equipment, safe operation, and maintenance, reviewed the Safety Signs on implement (and tractor if possible), shown the AEM Mower Safety Practices V ideo, and revie[...]

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• I have informed the Purchaser of this product of W arranty terms, provisions, and procedures that are applicable, reviewed the contents of the Operator ’ s Manual including safety equipment, safe operation, and maintenance, reviewed the Safety Signs on implement (and tractor if possible), shown the AEM Mower Safety Practices V ideo, and revie[...]