RHINO FM100 manual

Rotary Mower FM100 Published 02/04 Part No. 00767123C © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.com $0.00 OPERA T OR'S MANUAL This Operator's Manual is an integral p art of the safe operation of this machine and must be maint ained with the unit at all times. REA[...]

TO THE OWNER/OPERA T OR/DEALER All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe- minded operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached to minimize the [...]

In order to reduce accidents and enhance the safe operation of mowers, Alamo Gr oup Ag Division, in cooperation with other industry manufacturers has developed the AEM/FEMA Industrial and Agricultural Mower Safety Practices video and guide book. The video will familiarize and instruct mower-tractor operators in safe practices when using industrial [...]

Alamo Group 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 State Zip Code Mower Mode[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ......................................................................................................................................... 1 - 1 Safety Information ............................................................................................................. ............................. 1-2 Decal Loc[...]

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Safety Section 1-1 SAFETY SECTION[...]

Safety Section 1-2 FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY A safe and careful operator is the best operator . Safety is of primary importance to the manufacturer and should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents can be avoided by being aware of your equipment, your surroundings, and observing certain precautions. The first section of [...]

Safety Section 1-3 FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY DANGER! Never operate the Tractor or Implement until you have read and completely understand this Manual, the Tractor Operator’s Manual, and each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the Tractor and Implement. Learn how to stop the tractor engine suddenly in an emer[...]

Safety Section 1-4 FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY DANGER! Start tractor only when properly seated in the Tractor seat. Starting a tractor in gear can result in injury or death. Read the Tractor operators manual for proper starting instructions. (SG-13) DANGER! Never work under the Implement, the framework, or any lifted component unles[...]

Safety Section 1-5 FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY WARNING! Transport only at safe speeds. Serious accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at unsafe speeds. Understand the Tractor and Implement and how it handles before transporting on streets and highways. Make sure the Tractor steering and brakes are in good co[...]

Safety Section 1-6 FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY WARNING! Mow only in conditions where you have clear visibility in daylight or with adequate artificial lighting. Never mow in darkness or foggy conditions where you cannot clearly see at least 100 yards in front and to the sides of the tractor and mower. Make sure that you can clearly [...]

Safety Section 1-7 FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY WARNING! Many varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can become entangled in the operating parts of the mower head. These items could then swing outside the housing at greater velocities than the blades. Such a situation is extremely hazardous and could result in serious [...]

Safety Section 1-8 FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY WARNING! Be particularly careful when transporting the Implement with the Tractor. Turn curves or go up hills only at a low speed and using a gradual steering angle. Rear mounted implements move the center of gravity to the rear and remove weight from the front wheels. Make certain, by [...]

Safety Section 1-9 FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY WARNING! The rotating parts of this machine continue to rotate even after the PTO has been turned off. The operator should remain in his seat for 60 seconds after the brake has been set, the PTO disengaged, the tractor turned off, and all evidence of rotation has ceased. (3PT-10) “Wai[...]

Safety Section 1-10 FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY PARTS INFORMATION Servis-Rhino mowers use balanced and matched system components for blade carriers, blades, cuttershafts, knives, knife hangers, rollers, drivetrain components, and bearings. These parts are made and tested to Servis- Rhino specifications. Non-genuine "will fit&qu[...]

Safety Section 1-11 FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY DECAL LOCA TION 10 ITEM PART NO. Q T Y LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1 00725746 1 PELIGRO Translate Safety Material 2 00749117 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard 3 00755742 1 KEEP AWAY Blades /Thrown Objects 4 00756004 ((1)) DANGER D/L Shield Missing-Do Not Operate 4A 00775933 2 WARNING Guard Missing. D[...]

Safety Section 1-12 FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY DECALS 5 - 00756005 4 - 00756004 1 - 00725746 2- 00749117 3 - 00755742 4A - 00775933[...]

Safety Section 1-13 FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY DECALS 6 - 00756494 9 - D103 7 - 00758194 8 - 00760657 11 - 00755691 12 - 00763977 13 - 99101 14 - 00769947 10 - 03200347[...]

Safety Section 1-14 FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY DECALS 19 - 00776481 16 - 00769737 17 - 00773723[...]

Safety Section 1-15 FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of federal laws and regulations concerning employer and employee equipment operators. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should not be considered as such. Employer-Employ[...]

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Introduction Section 2-1 INTRODUCTION SECTION[...]

Introduction Section 2-2 FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This Rotary Mower is designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers. Proper assembly, maintenance, and operating practices, as described in this manual, will help the owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine. The [...]

Introduction Section 2-3 INTRODUCTION FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Your TURF FLEX FM100 mower is designed for light-duty cutting such as lawn maintenance plus small weed and grass control. With a reasonable amount of preventive maintenance, your Mower will provide years of dependable service. DANGER NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPER[...]

Introduction Section 2-4 FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ATTENTION OWNER/OPERATOR BEFORE OPERATING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, completely understand the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and Mower. 2. Fill out the Warranty Card in full. Be[...]

Assembly Section 3-1 ASSEMBL Y SECTION[...]

Assembly Section 3-2 FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y ASSEMBL Y 2 The FM100 Mower will attach to most tractors with Cat. I Three-Point hitch and a 540 RPM PTO. DO NOT EXCEED HORSEPOWER RECOMMENDATIONS. DANGER! Operating with PTO speed over 540 RPM can cause excessive vibration with subsequent machine failure which can cause serious in[...]

Assembly Section 3-3 ASSEMBL Y FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y LOWER HITCH ATTACHMENT Attach the Lower Hitches (13) to Deck with the Spacer (14), Bolt (15) and Nut (16). Place the Lower Hitch Pins (17) thru the Lower Hitches and secure with Lynch Pins (18). FIGURE 1. FIGURE 2 CASTER WHEEL ATTACHMENTS Attach the right and left Axle Ar[...]

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Operation Section 4-1 OPERA TION SECTION[...]

Operation Section 4-2 FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TION The safe operation of this machine is the responsibility of the operator. The operator should be familiar with the cutter and tractor and all safety practices before starting operation. This mower is designed for lawn or grass mowing. It is not designed for rough condi[...]

Operation Section 4-3 FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TION DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT TO TRACTOR 1. Grab and pull collar on end of attaching yoke toward cutter. 2. Slide yoke (with collar depressed) onto PTO shaft. 3. Move yoke back and forth until locking collar clicks forward and locks the yoke in place. WARNING! When attaching PT[...]

Operation Section 4-4 FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TION Enter the area to cut with the cutter operating at PTO speed and, if it becomes necessary to temporarily regulate engine speed during operations, increase or decrease the throttle gradually. To transport, disengage the PTO, raise full transport height. CUTTING SPEED Pr[...]

Operation Section 4-5 FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TION Driveline in maximum compressed position 1/8 INCH COLORED TAPE FIGURE 2 BEFORE OPERATING OR TRANSPORTING THIS MOWER Always display this SMV emblem ( FIGURE1 ) on the rear of the tractor transporting this mower where it is clearly visible to oncoming traffic. Prominent [...]

Operation Section 4-6 FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TION Figure 4 - Front Gauge Wheel Clearance DRIVELINE LENGTH Raise mower to full transport or until driveline just hits deck at front. If distance between colored tape and outer shield tube is 1-9/16 or less, drive tubes should be shortened per Figure 3. Always maintain 1-9[...]

Operation Section 4-7 FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TION TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY STREAKING Slow Blade Speed Operate PTO at 540 RPM. Worn Blade Tips Replace with Genuine RHINO Blades. See your Rhino dealer. Dull Blades Sharpen blades uniformly. Blades unable to cut that part Slow ground speed of tractor [...]

Operation Section 4-8 FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TION TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY BELT SLIPPAGE Mower overloading, material too Reduce tractor ground speed but tall or heavy maintain full PTO rpm. Cut material twice, one high pass and then mow at desired height. Cut a partial swath. Oil on belts from ove[...]

Maintenance Section 5-1 MAINTENANCE SECTION[...]

Maintenance Section 5-2 FM100 02/04 MAINTENANCE © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Before operating your Finishing Mower, make sure it is properly lubricated and thoroughly inspected. Only a minimum of time and effort is required to regularly lubricate and maintain this machine to provide long life and trouble free operation. WARNING! Always dise[...]

Maintenance Section 5-3 MAINTENANCE © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. FM100 02/04 MAINTENANCE TEST PLUG FILLER PLUG GEARBOX The Gearboxes have been filled with lubricant to the Test Plug Level prior to shipment. However, you should check the oil level at Test Plug before operating, and frequently thereafter. The gearbox should not require additional lubrica[...]

Maintenance Section 5-4 FM100 02/04 MAINTENANCE © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE DRIVELINE LUBRICATION Grease Fittings are located on the Cross Assembly of each U-Joint. Grease the U-Joint after each 8 hours of use. Figure 4. Do not force grease through the Needle Cup Assemblies. WARNING! When attaching PTO yoke to tractor PTO shaft, it is impo[...]

Maintenance Section 5-5 MAINTENANCE © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. FM100 02/04 MAINTENANCE BLADE SERVICING Inspect blades before each use to determine that they are properly installed and in good condition. Replace any blade that is bent, excessively nicked, worn, or has any other damage. Small nicks can be ground out when sharpening. Use only original e[...]

Maintenance Section 5-6 FM100 02/04 MAINTENANCE © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BELT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE Figure 7. Shut off mower and tractor. . Loosen jam nut (item 1) on tension adjustment bolt (item 2). Tighten adjustment bolt (item 3) until belt deflection along front of belt (item 4) is 3/4" with approximately 10 pounds applied to c[...]

Maintenance Section 5-7 MAINTENANCE © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. FM100 02/04 MAINTENANCE STORAGE Your rotary mower represents an investment from which you should get the greatest possible benefit. Therefore, when the season is over, the cutter should be thoroughly checked and prepared for storage so that a minimum amount of work will be required to put[...]

Maintenance Section 5-8 FM100 02/04 MAINTENANCE © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE SPINDLE SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS Figure 9 DISASSEMBLY 1. Remove adjusting nut #3. Install nut #8 on end shaft. 2. Support spindle housing #2 under flange and drive out shaft assembly #1. CAUTION ! Use soft wood block on top end of shaft to protect grease fitting.[...]

LIMITED WARRANTY 1. LIMITED WARRANTIES 1.01. Servis-Rhino warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, governmental, or municipal purchaser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for six months to the original commercial or industrial purchaser (“Purchaser”) that the goods purchased are free from defects in material or w[...]

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Keep children away from danger all day , every day ... Equip tractors with rollover protection (ROPS) and keep all machin- ery guards in place... Please work, drive, play and live each day with care and concern for your safety and that of your family and fellow citizens. GEARBOX WARRANTY *One year for Seals (After one year, (six months for Industri[...]

FM100-SOM-02/04 Printed U.S.A. P/N 00767123C[...]

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[...]