RHINO RC456 manual

© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. RC456 Published 02/1 1 Part No. 4702C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL RHINO 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 WHEEL RAKE CARRIER This Operator' s Manual is an integral p art of th e safe operation of this machine an d must be maint ained with the un it at all times. READ, UNDERST AND, and FOLLOW the Saf[...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts are pote ntially hazardous . There is no substitute for a cautious, safe- minded operator who recognizes the poten tial hazards and follows r easonable safety practices. Th e manufacturer ha s designed this implement to be used with all its sa fety equipment proper ly attach ed to mini[...]

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

DISCONNECTING TH E IMPLEMENT FROM THE TRACTOR .... .......... ............. ................ ................ ............. 4-21 RAKE STORAGE ................ ................ ................. ................ .......................... ........................ ..... ................ ...... 4-22 TRANSPORTING THE TRAC TOR AND IM PLEMENT ... .......[...]

Safety Section 1-1 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SECTION[...]

SAFETY RC456 02/11 Safety Section 1-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor . Safety is of p rimary import ance to the manufa cturer and should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents ca n be avoided by being aware of yo ur equipment, your surrounding s, and observing [...]

SAFETY RC456 02/11 Safety Section 1-3 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY Operator Safety Instr uctions and Practices Engine Exhaust, some of its constitue nts, a nd cert ain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the st ate of California to cause ca ncer and birth defect s or other reproductive harm. (S G-30) Battery posts, ter minals[...]

SAFETY RC456 02/11 Safety Section 1-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY KEEP A WA Y FROM ROT A TING ELEMEN TS to prevent entanglement and possible serious injury or death. (SG-24) Never allow children to play on or around T ractor or Implemen t. Children can slip or fall off the Equipment and be injured or killed. Inadvertent contac t with controls [...]

SAFETY RC456 02/11 Safety Section 1-5 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices Extreme caution should be used by the T rac tor operator when operating ne ar passersby . S top raking if anyone comes within 25 feet of the Implement to prevent possible p asserby injury or death from being struck from a th[...]

SAFETY RC456 02/11 Safety Section 1-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY BEFORE leaving the tracto r seat lower the implement, set the parking brake and/or set th e tractor transmission in pa rking gear , disengage the PTO, stop th e engine, remove the ke y , and wait for all moving part s to stop. Place the tractor sh ift lever into a low ra nge or [...]

SAFETY RC456 02/11 Safety Section 1-7 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY Never run the T ractor engine in a closed building or without ade quate ventilation. The exhaust fumes can be hazardous to your hea lth. (SG-23) Do not exceed the rated PT O speed for the Im plement. Excessive PT O speeds can cause Implement driveline or blade failur es resulti[...]

SAFETY RC456 02/11 Safety Section 1-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Connecting or Disconnecting Im plement Safety Instructions and Practices DO NOT use a PTO adapter to attach a non-matchin g Implement driveline to a T ractor PTO. Use of an a dapter can double the ope rating speed of th e Implement resulting in excessive vibration, thrown object[...]

SAFETY RC456 02/11 Safety Section 1-9 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Instructions and Practices Be particularly ca reful when transporting the Im plement with the T ractor . Turn cur ves or go up hills only at a low speed and using a grad ual steering angle. Rear mounted implements move the center of gravity to the rear an d[...]

SAFETY RC456 02/11 Safety Section 1- 10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY T ranspor t only at speeds wh ere you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s accident s and injuries ca n result from operating this equipment at high sp eeds. Unders t and the T ractor and Implement and how it handles before transporting on str eets and highwa ys. M[...]

SAFETY RC456 02/11 Safety Section 1-11 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Safet y Instructions and Practices Secure the Implement for tr ansport before tr aveling on public roads. For pull-type Implements , secure the center a xle using cylinder stop s or transport pi n and properly att ach a safety chain between the Implemen[...]

SAFETY RC456 02/11 Safety Section 1- 12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do not modify or alter this Implement. Do not permit an yone to modify or alter this Implement, any of its compone nts or any Implem ent functio n. (SG-8) Never work under the Implem ent, the framework, or any lifted component unless the Implement is securely supported o r blo[...]

SAFETY RC456 02/11 Safety Section 1-13 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY S torage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices Concluding Safety Instr uctions and Practices A rear Implement can fall if not prop erly supporte d. Always use the st and on the front hitch (if equipped) or block up secure ly to prevent falling and possible crushing inj[...]

SAFETY RC456 02/11 Safety Section 1- 14 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. 999200 1 W ARNING T o Avoid Serious Injury or Death 2. 00760657 1 IMPORT ANT Use Genuine Rhino Parts 3. 00763977 1 INFORMA TI ON Notice to Owner 4. 00725746 1 PELIGRO S panish T ranslation 5. 3048304 1 W ARNING Multi-Hazard 6. D302 2 LOGO[...]

SAFETY RC456 02/11 Safety Section 1-15 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Rhino supplies safe ty decals on this product to pro mote safe operation. Damage to the decals may occur while in shipping, us e, or reconditio ning. Rhino c ares about t he safety of its custom ers, operat ors, and bystanders, and will replace th e safety[...]

SAFETY RC456 02/11 Safety Section 1- 16 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description W ARNING!- Multiple Haza rd and General Safety P/N 999200 For safety and to guarantee optimu m product reliability alwa ys use genuine RHINO repla cement parts. P/N 00760657 Operator's Manu al (with repair p arts) a nd warranty was attached to this imple[...]

SAFETY RC456 02/11 Safety Section 1-17 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY W ARNING! Multiple Haza rd and General Safety P/N 3048304 Logo Product Name: Rhino P/N D302 Model Name - RC456 P/N 3048302 DANGER! Crushing and Pinch Point s. Moving machinery p a rts can pinch or crush or fall- which may cause injury or death. P/N 02962765[...]

SAFETY RC456 02/11 Safety Section 1- 18 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY W ARNING! S tay Clear of Cart P/N 3048303 W ARNING! S peed Restriction. P/N 5W1 19 W ARNING! Tractor rearing P/N 999001 P/N 2738333 Y ellow Reflectors[...]

SAFETY RC456 02/11 Safety Section 1-19 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY W ARNING! Pinch Points P/N 02962764 W ARNING! Failure to INSPECT and REP AIR or REPLACE Hoses may allow worn Hoses t o ruptur e SUDDENL Y and VIOLENTL Y with resulting serious BODIL Y INJURY from SCALDING or FIRE with resulting BURN INJURY or DEA TH. P/N 02965262 W ARNING! T r[...]

SAFETY RC456 02/11 Safety Section 1- 20 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Federal Laws and Re gulations This section is intended to explain in broad terms the conc ept and effect of federal laws and regulations concern ing employer and employee eq uipment operators. Thi s section is not intend ed as a legal interpretation of the law and should not b[...]

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

INTRODUCTION RC456 02/11 Introduction Section 2-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Wheel Rake Carr ier is designed with care and bu ilt 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 ma[...]

INTRODUCTION RC456 02/11 Introduction Section 2-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The Rhino Wheel Rake Carr ier has been engi neered and built for ease of operation and long ser vice life. The Rhino RC456 Rake Carrier h as been designed to tr ansport and o perate a pair of 4 Wheel, 5 Wheel, or 6 Wheel Rakes in a V -T ype configurat ion. With[...]

INTRODUCTION RC456 02/11 Introduction Section 2-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, completely underst and the Safety Messages a nd instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and rake carrie r . 2. Fill out the W arranty Ca[...]

Assembly Section 3-1 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y SECTION[...]

ASSEMBLY RC456 02/11 Assembly Sec tion 3-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Assembly must b e done carefully and a ccurately , for the safe ty of the person (s) doing the as sembling and to ensure proper ma chine operation. Assembly should be done on a flat, solid surface, usin g the proper tools and wearing suit able clothi[...]

ASSEMBLY RC456 02/11 Assembly Sec tion 3-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS 1. Layout and identify all part s. Many parts will be partially assembled by the manufa cturer . T he main frame and swing arms are alr eady assembled, along with the tension spr ing and adjustment chains, and the hyd raulic cylinder is inst alled [...]

ASSEMBLY RC456 02/11 Assembly Sec tion 3-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y 8. T wo hydraulic hoses, 1/4” x 18 8" and one 1/4” x 1 92" are included. Con nect the longer hose to the rear port of the cylinder using a 90 0 elbow . Connect the shorter hose to the fron t port using a 90 0 elbow . Route the hoses through the h ose holder[...]

ASSEMBLY RC456 02/11 Assembly Sec tion 3-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y I mportant: When the rake is positioned correctly , drill a hole through the clam p and the rake tube and insta ll a 5/16” shear bo lt, lockwasher , and nut. Figure Asm- RK-0162 Note: Before operating this mach ine, lubr ication of specific parts must be completed. Che[...]

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Operation Sec tion 4-1 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION SECTION[...]

OPERATION RC456 02/11 Operation Section 4-2 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION RC456 WHEEL RAKE CARRIER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Rhino wheel rake carriers ar e manufactured with quality material by skilled workers. It is the operator ’s responsi bility to be knowledgeable of all potential op erating hazards and to take every reasonable precaution[...]

OPERATION RC456 02/11 Operation Section 4-3 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. OPERA T OR REQUIREM ENTS 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 an d is experienced in implement and tractor operation and all associa[...]

OPERATION RC456 02/11 Operation Section 4-4 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS The tractor used to operate the implement must have the power cap acity to lift, pull, and operate the Power T ake Off (PTO) at the im plement’s rated speed while tra veling at a ground spee d between 2 and 5 MPH. Operating the impl ement with[...]

OPERATION RC456 02/11 Operation Section 4-5 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACT OR Before getting o nto the tractor , the operator must read and comple tely underst and the implement and tractor operator manuals. If any p art of either manua l is no t completely understood, con sult an authorized dealer for a complet[...]

OPERATION RC456 02/11 Operation Section 4-6 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 4. ST ARTING THE TRACT OR The operat or must have a co mplete under standing of the place ment, funct ion, and opera tional use of all tractor cont rols before starting th e tractor . Review the tractor operator’s manual an d consult an authorized dealer for tractor o[...]

OPERATION RC456 02/11 Operation Section 4-7 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Make sure a restrictor is insta lled on one of th e hydraulic lines. Failure to use a restrictor will allow the machine to fold and unfold rapidly and could result in damage to the machi ne, and injury to byst anders. 6. SETTING THE IMPLEMENT Connect the machine to the [...]

OPERATION RC456 02/11 Operation Section 4-8 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.2 Setting the Rake 1. Set the rake angle by repositioning the 5/8” bolt in the rake mounting br acket. Six holes are available for adjustments. Note: See the rake operator ’s manual for more information on setting the rakes. 2. Work ing speed is normally 5 to 10 m[...]

OPERATION RC456 02/11 Operation Section 4-9 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The linkage can be adjusted with the ra kes inst alled ONL Y if the left wing is locked in the transport positio n. If the wing is allowed to ex ten d to the point where the caster wheel is o n the axle ramp, the rake can fa ll rapidly and possibly cause an injur y . 6.[...]

OPERATION RC456 02/11 Operation Section 4- 10 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2. The threade d rod in the adjust able link should be adjusted so that no more than 3/4” of threads are showing . Never try to adjust spring tension with the ra ke in the wor king position. Raise the rakes to the transport position befo re making adju stments. Fail[...]

OPERATION RC456 02/11 Operation Section 4- 11 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace whe n necessary with au thorized service part s. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken p arts, and leaky or loose fitting s. Make sure all pins have cotter pins and washers. Serious in jury may occur from [...]

OPERATION RC456 02/11 Operation Section 4- 12 © 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 equi pment. Maint a in these importan t safety features on the implement in good condition to ensure the information is available to the op[...]

OPERATION RC456 02/11 Operation Section 4- 13 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not operate this Equi pment with hy draulic oil or fuel leakin g. Oil and fuel are explosive and the ir presence could pre sent a hazard. Do not check for leaks with your hand! High-pr essure oil streams from breaks in the line co uld penetrat e the skin and cause [...]

OPERATION RC456 02/11 Operation Section 4- 14 © 2011 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 park with[...]

OPERATION RC456 02/11 Operation Section 4- 15 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION HA Y RAKE PRE-OPERA TION Inspection Rake ID# ________________________ Make____________________ Date_____________________________Shift____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the T ractor engine is off, all rotation has stopped and the tractor [...]

OPERATION RC456 02/11 Operation Section 4- 16 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8. DRIVING THE TRACTO R AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport req uires the operator possess a thor ough knowledge of the model b eing operated and precautions to t ake while driving with an attached implem ent. Ensure the tractor has the capacity to handle the weight [...]

OPERATION RC456 02/11 Operation Section 4- 17 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.1 St arting the T ractor The procedure to st art the tractor is model specific. Refer to the tractor operator’s manual for st arting procedures for your p articular tractor . Consult an authorized dealer if the st arting procedure is unclear . Ensure the 3-point c[...]

OPERATION RC456 02/11 Operation Section 4- 18 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.3 Driving the T ract or and Implement S tart of f driving at a slow speed and gradua lly increase your speed while maint aining complete control of the tractor and implement. Moving slowly at first will also prevent the tractor from rear ing up and loss of steering [...]

OPERATION RC456 02/11 Operation Section 4- 19 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.1 Foreign Debris Hazards Before raki ng, inspect the area to make sure there ar e no foreign object s that the rake teeth cou ld hit or become enta ngled with. Remove all foreign obje cts an d debris. If objects are to o big to remove, mark them clearly and be sure [...]

OPERATION RC456 02/11 Operation Section 4- 20 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION S tay alert and watch for tre es, low hanging limbs, power lines, and other overhead obst acles and solid ground object s while you are op erating. Use care to avoid hitting these items . OPS-R-0028_A 9.5 Shutting Down the Implement T o shut down attached mower head, [...]

OPERATION RC456 02/11 Operation Section 4- 21 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10. DISCONNECTING THE IMPL EMENT FROM THE TRACT OR Before disconnecting the implement, the PT O must be disengaged and tine wheel rot ation at a complete stop. Move the implement to a level storage location and lower it to the ground. If the implement is not resting s[...]

OPERATION RC456 02/11 Operation Section 4- 22 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1. RAKE STORAGE Properly prep aring and stori ng the implement at the end of the season is critical to maint aining its appearance and to help ensure year s of dependable service. The following are su ggested storage proced ures: • Thoroughly clean all debris of f[...]

OPERATION RC456 02/11 Operation Section 4- 23 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Before transporting th e tractor and implement, idle the tractor eng ine, disengage the PT O and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop . Once all implement pa rts are completely stopped , raise the implement to transpor t height. OPS-RK-001 1 Before tra[...]

OPERATION RC456 02/11 Operation Section 4- 24 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 12.1 T ransporting T o transport the machine, it is necessary to raise the hay rakes which can b e done from the tracto r using the hydraulic lever . It is not necessary to move the hay rakes from the working po sition in order to raise them. When moving a short dista[...]

OPERATION RC456 02/11 Operation Section 4- 25 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 12.2 T ransp orting on Public Roadways Extreme caution should be used wh en transporting the tractor an d implement on public roadways. The tractor must be eq uipped with all required s afety warnin g features including a SMV emblem an d flashing w arning lights to a [...]

OPERATION RC456 02/11 Operation Section 4- 26 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION When operating on public roads, h ave consideration for other road u sers. Pull to the side of the road occasionally to allow all following traf fic to pass. Do not exceed the legal sp eed limit set in your country for agricultural tra ctors. Always stay alert when tr[...]

OPERATION RC456 02/11 Operation Section 4- 27 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Use adequately sized and rated traile rs and equipment to transport the tractor and imp lement. Consult an author ized dealer to determin e the proper equipment required. Using a dequately sized chains, heavy duty straps , cables and/or binders, secur ely tie down bot[...]

OPERATION RC456 02/11 Operation Section 4- 28 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 13. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Remedy Hay carrying over on the T eeth not polis hed. Operate rake on gravel surfa ce wheels. for a short distance. Mud collected on tine ends. De w on hay , wait until dry . Do not run in soft, wet gro und. T ooth Brea[...]

OPERATION RC456 02/11 Operation Section 4- 29 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 13. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Remedy Hay carrying over on the T eeth not polished. Operate rake on gravel surface wheels. for a shor t distance. Mud collected on tine ends. Dew on hay , wait until dry . Do not run in sof t, wet ground. T ooth Brea[...]

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Maintenanc e Section 5-1 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION[...]

MAINTENANCE RC456 02/11 Maintenance Section 5-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE ANY REP AIR WORK MUST BE CARRIED OUT WITH THE MACHINE A T REST AND DISCONNECTED FROM THE TRACTOR. DO NOT CARRY OUT WELDING WITHOUT AUTHORIZA TION AND INSTR UCTION FROM THE MANUF ACTURER. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE TRACTOR BEFORE ANY WELDING WORK. DAMAGE T O B[...]

MAINTENANCE RC456 02/11 Maintenance Section 5-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE STORAGE T o prepa re your Rake for storage: 1. Clean the rake following instru ctions and allow it to dry . 2. Thoroughly tighten all screws and bolts. 3. S tore the rake on a clean, dry surf ace in the down (working) position. 4. Grease the machine thor oughly an[...]

MAINTENANCE RC456 02/11 Maintenance Section 5-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE LUBRICA TION Before testing for operation, it is necessary to lubr icate and check the mo vement of all part s. The following diagram gives the main tenance program to b e carried out in its e ntirety the first time and subsequ ently according to the schedu le as [...]

MAINTENANCE RC456 02/11 Maintenance Section 5-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BOL T T ORQUE V ALUES Because of the severe oper ating conditions, co rrect bol t torque is very im portant. An imprope rly torqued bolt can be easily shaken loose or broken by the vibrati ons. Wh en replacing bolt s, always use the same grade of bolt as used orig[...]

RHINO LIMITED W ARRA NTY 1. LIMITED W ARRANTIES 1.01. Rhino warr ants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, governm ental, 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 [...]

T O THE OWNER/OPERA T OR/DEALER T o keep your implement running ef ficiently and sa fely , read your manual thoroughly a nd follow these directions and the Safety Messages in this Manual. T he T able of Contents clearly ident ifies each sect ion where you can easily find the informa tion you need. The OCCUP A TIONAL SAFETY AND HEAL TH ACT ( 1928.51[...]

RC456-SOM- 02/1 1 P/N 4702C Printed U.S.A RC456 WHEEL RAKE CARRIER[...]