Rhino Mounts FN180 manual

©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. Published 01/1 1 Part NO. 00787290C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.com This Operator' s Manual is an integral p art of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintaine d with the un it at all times. READ, UNDERST AND, and FOLLO[...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer This Operator's Manual is an integral p art of the safe operation of this machine and must be maint ained with the implement at a ll times. A M anual canist er is provide d on the implement where this manu al can be properly stored. If you lose or damage this manu al a free replacement manual can be obt ained from[...]

IIn order to reduce accident s and enhance the safe operation of mowers, Alamo Grou p Ag Division, in cooperation with other industry man ufacturers has deve loped the AEM/FEMA Industrial and Agricu ltural Mower Safety Practices video and guide book. The video will familiarize and instruct mower-tractor opera tors in safe practices wh en using indu[...]

Alamo Group Ag. Division will prov ide 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: Seri[...]

DEALER to CUST OMER Pre-Delivery/ Operation Instructions Dealer should inform the Purcha ser of this product of W arranty term s, provisions , and proc edures that are applicable. Dealer should in form Purchaser to review the content s of the Operator ’s M anual including safety equipment, safe operation and maintenance, to review the Safety Sign[...]

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SAFETY FN180/FN120 01/11 Safety Section 1-2 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions 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 FN180/FN120 01/11 Safety Section 1-3 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY OPERA TOR SAFETY TO A VOID SERIOUS IN JUR Y OR D EA 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 FN180/FN120 01/11 Safety Section 1-4 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY CRUSHING HAZARDS TO A VOID SER IOUS INJURY OR DEA TH FROM FALLING OFF TRACTOR, EQUIPMENT RUN OVER, ROLLOVER AND CRUSHING BY F ALLING WING OR IMPLEMENT : • USE ROPS and SEA T BEL T equipped tractors for mowing operations. • KEEP ROPS lock in up position. • AL W A YS [...]

SAFETY FN180/FN120 01/11 Safety Section 1-5 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING IMPLEMENT SAFETY TO A VOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH FROM BEING CRUSHED BY TRACTOR OR IMPLEMENT : WHEN BACKING tractor to implemen t hitch: • DO NOT ALLOW BYST ANDERS between tractor and implement. BEFORE connecting and di sconnecting implemen t[...]

SAFETY FN180/FN120 01/11 Safety Section 1-6 © 201 1 A lamo 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 A SSERSBY ARE WITHIN 300 FEET UNLES[...]

SAFETY FN180/FN120 01/11 Safety Section 1-7 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY THROWN OBJECTS HAZARD (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. • Do Not mow in areas where bees or insect s ma[...]

SAFETY FN180/FN120 01/11 Safety Section 1-8 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY RUN OVER HAZARDS TO A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH FROM F A LLING OFF TRACTOR OR EQUIPMENT RUN OVER: • USE ROPS and SEA T BEL T equipped tractors for mowing operations. • KEEP ROPS locked in UP position. • ONL Y start tra ctor while seated in tractor seat. • AL [...]

SAFETY FN180/FN120 01/11 Safety Section 1-9 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY PTO ENT ANGLEMENT HAZARDS KEEP A W A Y FROM ROT A TING DRIVELINES AND ELEMENTS TO A VOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH: S T AY A W AY and KEEP hands, feet and body A W A Y from rotating blad es, drivelines and p arts until all moving elements ha ve stopped. • STOP , LOOK and L[...]

SAFETY FN180/FN120 01/11 Safety Section 1-10 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY MOWER BLADE CONT ACT HAZARDS KEEP A W A Y FROM ROT A TING BLADES TO A VOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH FROM BLADE CONT ACT : • S T AY A W AY and KEEP HANDS, FEET and BODY A W A Y from rotating blades, drivelines and part s until all moving elements have stopped. • DO NO[...]

SAFETY FN180/FN120 01/11 Safety Section 1-11 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK HAZARD TO A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH FROM HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC OIL LEAKS PENERA TING SKIN: • DO NOT OPERA TE equipment with oil or fuel leaks. • KEEP all hydraulic hoses, lines and connection s in GOOD CONDITION and TIGHT before applying[...]

SAFETY FN180/FN120 01/11 Safety Section 1-12 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY ELECTRICAL & FIRE HAZARDS TO A VOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH FROM ELECTRICAL CONT ACT WHEN WORKING AROUND ELECTRICAL POWER LI NES, GAS LINES AND UTILITY LINES: • INSPECT mowing area for overhe ad or underground el ectrical power lines, obstructions, gas lines, cabl[...]

SAFETY FN180/FN120 01/11 Safety Section 1-13 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY TRANSPORTING HAZARDS TO A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y AND DEA TH WHEN TOWING OR TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT : • KEEP transport speed BELOW 20 mph to maintain control of equipment. • REDUCE SPEED on inclines, on turns and in poor towing conditions. • DO NOT TOW with trucks or oth[...]

SAFETY FN180/FN120 01/11 Safety Section 1-14 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH FROM COMPONENT F AILURE BY KEEPING IMPLEMENT IN GOOD OPERA TING CONDITION IN PERFORMI NG PROPER SERVICE, REP AIRS AND MAINTENANCE. BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE, REP AIRS AND MAINTENANCE ON THE IMPLEMEN T[...]

SAFETY FN180/FN120 01/11 Safety Section 1-15 © 2011 Alamo 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 Rhi[...]

SAFETY FN180/FN120 01/11 Safety Section 1-16 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Rhino supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe operation. Damage to the decals may occur while in shipping, use, or reco nditioning. Rhino care s about the safe ty of its customers, operators, and bystanders, and will replace the safety[...]

SAFETY FN180/FN120 01/11 Safety Section 1-17 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY 15’ QTY10” TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. D389 1 1 DECAL Lift Unit Decal Sheet 2. D388 1 1 DECAL Driveline Hazards 3. D390 1 1 DECAL Pull T ype Units 4. D534 3 2 IMPORT ANT Replace Blades in Pairs 5. 00753840 2 1 DANGER Folding Wing Thrown Object s 6. D401 1 1 [...]

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SAFETY FN180/FN120 01/11 Safety Section 1-26 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. 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 equipment o perat ors. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law an d shou[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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INTRODUCTION FN180/FN120 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 Cu tter has 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 FN180/FN120 01/11 Introduction Section 2-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The Rhino Model FN180/FN1 20 Rotary Cutter is designed pr imarily for weed, grass, and brush up to 5" diameter a nd consists of a center unit with two var iable position wings together havi ng a cu tting width of 15-10- 1/2feet. Wing ope rating angle[...]

INTRODUCTION FN180/FN120 01/11 Introduction Section 2-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION KEY OPERA TION POINTS • Cutting performance and distr ibution are best when cutte r is level from side to side. Mower fr ont to re ar pitch should be 1” or less . • In extra heavy material, rear chains will allow better discharge and bett er distrib[...]

INTRODUCTION FN180/FN120 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 non-commerci al, govern mental, or munici pal purchaser (“Purchase r”) and warrant s for six months to the o riginal commercial [...]

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ASSEMBLY FN180/FN120 01/11 Assembly Section 3-2 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y DEALER SET -UP INSTRUCTIONS The mower as received from the factory is virtually completely assembled and r equires minimum time to complete assembly ready for sale. ASSEMBL Y Select a suit able work area large en ough to allow for lowering o f the wings. Use extrem[...]

ASSEMBLY FN180/FN120 01/11 Assembly Section 3-3 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y 2. Make sure the trac tor PTO is the corre ct speed and shaft size for the implement. Ensure the drawbar is extended the prope r distance from the T ractor PTO shaf t for desired PT O speed; 540 PT O is 14” and for 1000 PT O speed the distance is 16” 3. Careful[...]

ASSEMBLY FN180/FN120 01/11 Assembly Section 3-4 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y 8. Remove retainin g bracket from end yoke of main driveline. Remove main driveline from mower and place o n ground or hard surface. Figure AsmP-R-0120 9. Make sure the wing Transport Bars/Lat ches are locked in the po sition to hold the wings vertical before rem o[...]

ASSEMBLY FN180/FN120 01/11 Assembly Section 3-5 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y 1 1. Filling the cylinders with oil should raise the wings slightly and loosen th e wing T ransport Bars/Latches ret aining pin. NOTE: DO NOT release the wing T ransport Ba r/Latch if there is a force on the pin . If there is a forc e holding the T ranspo rt Bar/La[...]

ASSEMBLY FN180/FN120 01/11 Assembly Section 3-6 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Many of the equipment component s are HEA VY (60 lbs. or greater) a nd S pecial Lifting Procedures are reco mmended. Use lifting assist ance such as mechanical assist ance, two people, and proper lifting techniques whe n co nnecting or installing the dr iveshaft to[...]

ASSEMBLY FN180/FN120 01/11 Assembly Section 3-7 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y 2. Inner center axle dual tire assemblie s are shipped bolted on wing mount tubes. Remove transp ort bars from wings and lower each wing so that inner tire a nd hub assembly can be removed and inst alled on center axle . NOTE: It will be necessary to raise each sid[...]

ASSEMBLY FN180/FN120 01/11 Assembly Section 3-8 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Lubricate the PT O drivelines and wheel hubs according to the lubrication info rmation found in the Maintenance Section.[...]

ASSEMBLY FN180/FN120 01/11 Assembly Section 3-9 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Driveline Clamp Cone Y oke Operating Instructions Remove the t wo 5/8”-1 1 bolts from the dr iveline clamp yoke and slide yoke onto the shaft and align holes with annular groove of gearbox shaft. Reinstall bolt s and tighten to 130 f t.-lb. torque. Push and pull [...]

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OPERATION FN180/FN120 01 /11 Operation Section 4-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION RHINO FN180/FN120 NITRO ROT AR Y MOWER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Rhino FN180/FN120 NITRO rotary mowe rs are manufactured with quality material by skilled workers. These mowers are design ed to cut grass, weeds, crop st alks , brush and othe r vegetation up to 5”[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01 /11 Operation Section 4-3 © 2011 Alamo 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 as[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01 /11 Operation Section 4-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS The tractor used to oper ate the mower must have the power cap acity to lift, pull, an d operate the Power T ake Off (PT O) at the mower’s rated speed while tr aveling at a ground speed between 2 and 5 MPH. Operating the mower with a t[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01 /11 Operation Section 4-5 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2.3 T ractor Horsepower The horsepower re quired to operate the mower depen ds on s everal operatin g factors includin g the vegetation to be cut, terrain condition, oper ator experience, cond ition of the mower and tractor , and others. For most mowing cond itio[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01 /11 Operation Section 4-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2.6 Front End Weight A minimum of 20% tota l tractor weight must be maintained on the tractor fro nt end at all times. Front end weight is critical to mainta in steering control and to pr event the tracto r from rearin g up while driving. If the front end is too[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01 /11 Operation Section 4-7 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2.8 Tire S p acing T ractor tir es should be set a minimu m of 60”(1.5 mm) apart measur ed from insid e of tire to inside of tire. Refer to the trac tor Operator’s Manual or consult an authorized dea ler for instructions to change tractor tire sp acing. OPS-R[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01 /11 Operation Section 4-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.2 Dismounting the T ractor Before dismoun ting, park the tractor and impleme nt on a reasonably level surface, apply the p arking brake, idle the engine down , disengage the PTO, and lower t he implement to the ground. Shut down the tractor engine accord ing t[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01 /11 Operation Section 4-9 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5.1 Connecting the Mowe r T ongue to the T ractor 1. Ensur e the tractor is equipped with the correct PTO sh aft and the drawbar is se t at the correct length. 2. Using the parking jack, position the tongue clevis to the height of the tracto r drawbar . Adjust th[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 4. T o attach the mower , place two 1” flatwashers positioned under top lip of tongue clevis and to the to p of drawbar . Insert a 1” diameter grade 5 or 8 bolt through clevis and dr awbar and ret ain in position with a 1 ” locknut. Tighten the locknut se[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 11 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION to outlets of the same tractor hydraulic port. Connect the mo wer hydraulics to the control valv e bank with the center section line to the right port. Conn ect the wi ng cylinder lines to the control valve positioned to correspond with the left and rig ht wing.[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.1 Setting Deck Height LEVELING DECK CENTER SECTION 1. Place the tractor and mower on a level surface and lower both wings. 2. Using the center section hydraulic cylinde r , position the mower so the skid shoes are 1 ” less off the g round than the desired f[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 13 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.2 Setting Deck Pitch Lower Horse Power - Better Fuel Effic iency T o increase fuel efficiency and lower horsep ower requirement s for mower operation, the mowe r should be operat ed with the deck app roximately 3/ 4" LOWER IN THE FRONT THAN THE REAR. Oper[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 14 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.1 Driveline Length Check When fitting the mower to the tractor , the telescoping drive line must be inspected to ensure that at it s most compressed position, the profiles do not “bottom out” , and when at it s farthest extended position, there is suffici[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 15 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Engagement Check Procedure • With the driveline attached, positi on the mower to the point where the telescoping driveline is at its maximum extension. Completely shut down the tractor and secure in position. • Mark the inner driveline shield 1/8” from the[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 16 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.2 Constant V elocity (CV) Driveline For mowers equipped with a Constant V elocity (CV) dr iveline, the maximum turning angle betwe en the tractor and mower must be determined to ensure the joint angle does not over-extend which can cause CV jo int damage. Con[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 17 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The Constant V elocity PT O driveline is HEA VY (70 lbs or greate r) and S pecial Lifting Procedures are recommended. Use lifting assistance such as mechani cal assistance, two people, and pro per lifting techniques when connecting or in stalling the driveshaft [...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 18 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. 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 FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 19 © 2011 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 equipment. Maintain these importan t safety features on the implement in good condition to ensure the information is available to the[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 20 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Ensure the tractor PT O master shield is in place, lowered and in go od condition. • Ensure each mower slip clutch shield is secured in place and in good condition. • Ensure the driveline slip clu tches are properly adjusted and the friction plates are [...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 21 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Ensure each hydraulic cylinder is inst alled and retained correctly . Ensure the proper size pins are used to ret ain the cylinders in place and are secured with pins. • Check for hydraulic oil leaks on th e cylinders, along the hydra ulic lines, and at tr[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 22 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.3 Cutting Component Inspection Inspect blade p an and blade assembly for the following: OPS-U-0031[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 23 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Operating the mower with loose blade hardware will damage the blade hol der or blades and can result in blade bre akage or blade fastene r failure . Broken blades or bolts can b e thrown out from under the mower for distances up to 300 feet. Wh en the blades are[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 24 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. 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 FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 25 © 2011 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 pa[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 26 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T ractor PRE-OPERA TION Inspection T ractor ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift ____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engine is off, all rotation has stopped and the tractor is in pa[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 27 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9. DRIVING THE TRACTO R AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport req uires the operator possess a thorough knowle dge of the model being operated an d precautions to t ake while driving with an att ached implem ent. Ensure the tractor has the capacity to handle the [...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 28 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. 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 a n authorized dealer if the st arting procedure is unclear . Ensure the 3[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 29 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.4 T ransport Position T o raise mower wings, drive the unit to a lev el area and retrac t the wing hy draulic cylinde rs. DO NOT raise wings with the mo wer positioned on a n embankment or other inclined position to prevent overturning the mower . After the wi[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 30 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Use extreme care when lo wering or unfolding the implemen t’s wings. Make su re no bysta nders are close by or underneath th e wings. Allow amp le clearance around the implement when folding or unfolding the wings . Use extreme caution aro und buildings or ov[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 31 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.7 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines When crossing ditches with steep ba nks 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 FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 32 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. 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 pos[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 33 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Many varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can become ent angled in the operating p arts of the mower h ead. These items could then swing out side the housing at greater velocities than the blad es. Such a situation is extremely hazardous and cou[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 34 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Rotary Mowers are capable under adverse conditions of throwing objects for great distances ( 300 feet or more) and causing serious injury or death. Follow safety messag es carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 300 Feet UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflect[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 35 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.4 PT O RPM and Ground Speed Ground speed for mowing will depend upon the height, type , and density of vege tation to be cut. Recommended speed for ef ficient mowe r performance is between 2 and 5 mph(3-8 kp h). Operate the mower at its full rated PTO speed t[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 36 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. 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 wher[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 37 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION When you get to the end of a p ass, slightly raise the mower (2-4 ”) before turning. Never raise the mower entirely while the blades are turning. If the mower must be r aised higher than 12” fro m ground level, disengage the tractor PT O and wait for all mow[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 38 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION When mowing across une ven areas such as ro ad shoulde rs, ditch edges, and other uneven terrain, position mower so that one suppor t wheel is near the hig hest po int to prevent blades from cutting into gravel or dirt which can cause rapid bla de wear and extr[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 39 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.6 Right of W ay (H ighway) Mowing • USE DOUBLE CHAIN GUARDS for highway , right-of-way , parks, greenbe lt mowing, or all other mowing where human dwellings, vehicles, or lives tock coul d be within 300 feet of the mow er . • No shielding is 100% effectiv[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 40 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.7 Shutting Down the Implement T o shut down attached mower head, first bri ng the tractor to a complete st o p. Decrease engine RPM to idle then dise ngage cutterhead. Th e mower head will come to a complete stop within a suitable amount of time. Do not enga[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 41 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never unhitch without using the T ongue Jack. The T ongue is very heavy . Attempting to lif t the T ongue without using the T ongue Jack could ca use strains or other inju ry . Allowin g the tongue to fall sudden ly and unexpectedly coul d result in crushing inj[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 42 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 12. MOWER STORAGE It is recommended that the mower be stored with the c enter section and both wing s fully lowered to ground level. If the mower is stored with the wings in the raised position, select a level area and inst all wing transport braces to prevent [...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 43 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never allow children or other persons to ride on the Tracto r or Implement. Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-1 0) Before transporting th e tractor and mower , idle the tractor engine, d isengage the PTO an d wait for all mower moving parts [...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 44 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T ire Size and Matchi ng re quirements - Center Axle T ire assemblies when mounted on cen ter axle duals should always be within limits listed. Laminated T ires - Maximum dif ference between tire di am eter s on a cent er axle shou ld be 1/2 in ch or less . Foa[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 45 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 13.2 T ransporting on Public Roadways Extreme caution should be used when transporting the tractor and mower on public roa dways. The tractor must be equipped with all req uired safety warning fe atures including a SMV e mblem and flashing warning lights to aler[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 46 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Make sure that all tr actor flashing warning lights, headlight s, and brake/tail light s are functioning properly befor e proceeding onto public roads. While newer model tractors have plenty o f lighting to provide warning sig nals and operating lighting, most [...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 47 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 13.3 Hauling the T ractor and Implement Before transporting a loaded tractor an d implement, measure the height an d width dimensions and gro ss weight of the complete load ed unit. Ensure that the load will be in compliance with the legal limits set for the are[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 48 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 14. TROUBLE SH OOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Remedy Excessive Vi brations Check Gear b ox bolts. T ighten if loose. Check for loose nuts on T ighten if loose. Blade holder and Blades Check for bent output shaft. Replace shaft if bent. If shaft is bent oil[...]

OPERATION FN180/FN120 01/11 Operation Section 4- 49 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Uneven Cut Excessive ground speed. Reduce ground speed . Blades worn, dull, or bent. Replace bl ades. (Refer to "Maintenance " section). Mower not level side to side. Adjus t. (Refer to "Assembly" section) Improper height adjustment. Adjust M[...]

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MAINTENANCE FN180/FN120 0 1/11 Maintenance 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 IM[...]

MAINTENANCE FN180/FN120 0 1/11 Maintenance Section 5-3 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE P ARTS INFORMA TION Before operating your Rota ry 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 machin e to provide long life and trouble free oper [...]

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MAINTENANCE FN180/FN120 0 1/11 Maintenance Section 5-5 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE CENTER & WING GEARBOXES . The Gearboxes have been filled with lubricant to the proper Le vel prior to shipment. However , you should check the oil le vel on dipstick before operating, and freque ntly thereafter . The gearbox should not re quire a dditional lu[...]

MAINTENANCE FN180/FN120 0 1/11 Maintenance Section 5-6 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE DRIVELINES The Drivelines and U-Joint s should be inspect ed each mo rning before the Cutter is st arted. MntP-R-04 56 and Mnt-R-04 57. The U-Joint and CV Joint on the Driveline undergo e xtreme forces when the unit is turning or when the Win gs are being raised.[...]

MAINTENANCE FN180/FN120 0 1/11 Maintenance Section 5-7 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE MAIN CV DRIVELINE SHIE LD SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Cl ean and grease bushing groove before the bush in g is placed in the groove. Grease any remaining bushings in guard. 2. Slide guard half o ver driveline and inser t bushing ta bs into the openings in th e guard.[...]

MAINTENANCE FN180/FN120 0 1/11 Maintenance Section 5-8 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE WING DRIVELINE (Figure MntP -R-001 1 ) Remove the tw o shield bearings per ha lf shaft by prying the hea d of the bearings up with a screwdri ver , and pul ling them out with pliers. (Figure MntP-R-0012 ) Grasp the Y oke and shield tube and pull shaft from the sh[...]

MAINTENANCE FN180/FN120 0 1/11 Maintenance Section 5-9 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE (Figure MntP -R-0014) Greas e and install the sleeve bearing in groove at the end of the sleeve (only on one half shaft) . (Figure MntP-R-0015) Slide the shield tube assembly over the shaf t, so that the bearing holes in the shield align with t he shield b earing[...]

MAINTENANCE FN180/FN120 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-10 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE INTEGRAL FRICTION CLUTCH MAINTENANCE If the clutch has not been operated fo r (1) season we recommend the following: TOOLS REQUIRED: (2) 1 0 mm Box Wrenches RUN - IN (Ne cessary for all new clutc hes and any clut ch wh ich has not been used in approximately 60 da[...]

MAINTENANCE FN180/FN120 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-11 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE ASSEMBL Y : 7. Place one new friction disc a gainst the yoke flange, then pl ace the hub flange against the friction disc, the n place the other friction disc against the hug flange. 8. Add the pressure plate so that the fl at surface rest s on the friction disc.[...]

MAINTENANCE FN180/FN120 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-12 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE BLADE SER VICING Inspect blades before each use to determine 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 orig[...]

MAINTENANCE FN180/FN120 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-13 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE BLADE SHARPENING Always sharpen both blade s at same time to maintain ba lance. Follow original sharpening pattern as shown in FIGURE Mnt-R-0008. Always sharpen blades by grinding . DO NOT heat and pound out e dge. Do not sharpen blade to a razor edge , but leave[...]

MAINTENANCE FN180/FN120 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-14 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE Blade Bolt Inspection Inspect Blade Bolt Head da ily for wear as followed: Inspect the Blade Bolt Heads daily for ab normal wear . REPLACE BOTH BLADE B OL TS on the Blades IMMEDIA TEL Y if either blade bolt s has: • Visible cracks or • If the recessed area on[...]

MAINTENANCE FN180/FN120 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-15 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER REMOV AL Remove cotter pin and loosen slo tted nut on gear box shaft. Loosen b ut do not remove the nut until the blad e carrier is loosened. Use a su itable two-jaw gear puller to pull carrier off t apered gear box shaft. If gear puller is not avai[...]

MAINTENANCE FN180/FN120 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-16 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER INST ALLA TION Clean the splines on both the blade carrier and outpu t shaft. Position carrier on the gear box output shaft an d insta ll flat washer and 1" hex nut. T ighten nut holding blad e carrier to minimum 600 f t. pounds, strike the car[...]

MAINTENANCE FN180/FN120 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-17 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE TO N G U E The T ongue Hitch Pins att ach the T ongue to the Center Section and should be checked for signs of wear or cracking. Replace as need ed. The Drawbar 1" Bolt fast ens th e mower to the tractor Drawbar . When the mower is unhitched and this 1"[...]

MAINTENANCE FN180/FN120 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-18 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK HAZARD HYDRAULIC HOSES Replace pinched and broken Hyd raulic Hoses at once. T igh ten any Hydraulic Fitting with fluid leaking from it. If fluid still leaks, loosen the fitting, apply a pipe thr ead compound to the threads and tighten. Care[...]

MAINTENANCE FN180/FN120 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-19 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE Flex Wing Hydraulic Cylinder Replacement Instructions Implement Cylinde rs Removal and Re placement Follow these S teps: 1. Cl ear the area of all personnel before lowering the wing s. 2. From the tra ctor seat with your seat belt fastened a round you, Lower the [...]

MAINTENANCE FN180/FN120 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-20 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE SKID SHOES Skid shoes are m ade of carbon steel to reduce wear and increase service life. Pr ema ture wear can be caused by the mower Center or Win g sections bein g set too low which allows the Wing Skid Shoes to drag on the ground. Dragging th e Skid Shoes on t[...]

MAINTENANCE FN180/FN120 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-21 ©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 tig htened or replaced, refer to this chart to determine the grade of bolts and the prop er torque except when specific torque values are assigned in [...]

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SEGURIDAD FN180/FN120 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-14 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. SEGURIDAD INFORMACIÓN DE P ARTES NOT A: Para ver las calcomani as en español porfavor de refe rirse a la pagina 1-18 en la seccion de seguridad en ingles. NOT A: Si necessita un manual complet amente en español po r favor de ponerse en contacto a; T ranslations, di[...]

SEGURIDAD FN180/FN120 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1- 13 © 201 1 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 IMPLE[...]

SEGURIDAD FN180/FN120 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. SEGURIDAD RIESGOS EN TRANSPORTE P AR A EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE AL RE MOLCAR O TRANSP ORT A R EQUIPOS: • MANTENGA la velocidad de transporte POR DEBAJO DE 20 millas por hora para m antener el control del equipo. • REDUZCA LA VELOCID AD en terreno incli[...]

SEGURIDAD FN180/FN120 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1- 11 © 201 1 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 ación[...]

SEGURIDAD FN180/FN120 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. SEGURIDAD RIESGO DEL CONT ACTO 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 LEJOS [...]

SEGURIDAD FN180/FN120 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-9 © 201 1 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 FN180/FN120 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. 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 pa ra las operaciones de corte. • MANTENGA EL SISTEMA ROPS tr[...]

SEGURIDAD FN180/FN120 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-7 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE OBJECT OS LANZADOS Continuado OPERACIÓN DE LA CO RT ADORA: • NO exceda la capacidad de corte nominal de la cortadora, ni corte elementos que no sean vegetación. • USE CABINAS DE TRACTOR CERRADAS cuando haya dos o más cortadoras operando en un [...]

SEGURIDAD FN180/FN120 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. 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: • MANTENG[...]

SEGURIDAD FN180/FN120 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD SEGURIDAD DE CONECT AR O DESCONECT AR IMPLEMENT O P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE POR A PLAST AMIENT O 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 t[...]

SEGURIDAD FN180/FN120 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE APLAST AMIENTO P ARA EVIT AR UNA L ESIÓN GRA V E 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 FN180/FN120 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-3 © 201 1 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 Adverten cias y Men sajes de Seguridad. • USE GAF AS DE SEGURIDAD , c[...]

SEGURIDAD FN180/FN120 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. SEGURIDAD INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURI DAD Y PRÁCTICAS GENERALES El mejor ope rador es un op erador cuidadoso. La se guridad es de import ancia fundamental p ara el fa bricante, y tamb ién debería ser lo p ara e l pr opiet ario u op erador . L a m ayoría de los a cciden[...]

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

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Instrucciones de operaciones antes de la entrega de l DISTRIBUIDOR al CLIENTE El distribuidor deberá inform ar al compr ador de este p roducto las condicione s, disposicione s y procedim ientos de garantía aplic ables; in formar la responsabilidad del comprador de cap acitar a sus operadores p ara la operación segura; re visar el contenido del M[...]

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 r educir la t asa de accidentes y mejorar la opera ción segu ra de las cortadoras, Alamo Group Ag Division se ha asociado con otros fab ricantes de la industria p ara de sarrollar el video y la guía d e Prácticas de Segurid ad para Cortadoras Indust rial es y Agrícolas AEM/FEMA. El video explica a los op eradores de tractores y cortado[...]

Al propiet ario/operador/distribuidor Este Manual del Operado r es una parte esencia l de la o peración segura de est a máquina y se debe m antener con la unid ad sie mpre. El imp lemento in cluye un po rta manual donde se pu ede gu ardar el m anual d e ma nera adecuada. Si el manual se extravía o se daña, puede so licitar otra co pia sin cargo[...]

©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. FN180/ FN120 Publicado en 01/1 1 Parte nº. 0078 7290C MANUAL DE OPERADOR RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 Correo electronico: parts@servis-rhino.com CORT ADORA/TRITURADORA GIRA T ORIA DE ELEV ACIÓN DEL NIVEL MECÁNICAS CON ALET A FLEXIBLE Este Manual del Operador es una parte esenc ial d[...]