Servis-Rhino 5211 manual

© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 521 1 Published 01/1 1 Part No. F-3738C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.com LOADER This Operator' s Manual is an integral p art of th e safe operation of this machine an d must be maintaine d with the un it at all times. READ, UN[...]

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 fo llows reasonable safety practices. Th e manufacturer ha s designed this impleme nt to be used with all its safety equipment proper ly attach ed to mini[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ........ ................................................. .......................................... ........... 1- 1 General Safety Instructions and Practic es ................... ................ ................. ................ ................ . ........ ............ 1-2 Operator Safety I nstructions and Pra[...]

Transporting the Tractor and Implement ................ ................... ................ ................ ................. .... .................. 4-38 Transporting on Public Roadways ..... ................. ... ............. ............. ............. ................ ............. .. .................... 4-40 Hauling the Tractor and Impleme[...]

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

SAFETY 5211 01/11 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 primary import ance to the manu facturer 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 c [...]

SAFETY 5211 01/11 Safety Section 1-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Never allow children to operate, ride on, or co me close to the T ractor or Implement. Usually , 16-17 ye ar-old children who a re mature and responsible can operate the implement with adult supe rvision, if they have read and underst and the Opera tor ’s Manuals, be en trained[...]

SAFETY 5211 01/11 Safety Section 1-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Operator Safety Inst ructions and Practices Never operate the T r actor or Implement until you h ave read and completely underst and th is Manual, the T ractor Operator ’s Manual, and each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the T ractor and Implement. Learn ho w t[...]

SAFETY 5211 01/11 Safety Section 1-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices Prolonged operation may cause operato r bor edom and fa tigue af fecting safe operation. T ake scheduled work breaks to help prev ent these p otentially impaire d operating conditions. Never operate the Implement and T ra ctor[...]

SAFETY 5211 01/11 Safety Section 1-6 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Never grasp control levers wh en mounting the machine. (SBH-4) The Boom is designed only to position and ope rat e the Bucket which is att ached to it. Never attempt to lift, pull, or push ot her solid object s with the boom or bucket. Serious injury could result from a structur[...]

SAFETY 5211 01/11 Safety Section 1-7 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do Not operate this equip ment in areas where in sects such as bees may att ack you and/or cause you to lose contr ol of the eq uipment. If you must enter in such areas, use a tractor with an enclosed Cab and close the windows to pr event insects from entering. If a tractor cab i[...]

SAFETY 5211 01/11 Safety Section 1-8 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Do not let the lo ader or att achment cont act electrical power lines. Cont act with electrical power lines can result in serious injur y or electrocution. If the loader attach ment contact s a power line remain in the tractor seat until the power has been shu t off. S tepping o[...]

SAFETY 5211 01/11 Safety Section 1-9 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do not use an attachment tha t is not securely attached to th e quick hitch, The attachment could fa ll resu lting in severe crushing injuries or death to the operat or or bystander s. • Rotate both hitc h pin le vers down to the locked position . Y ou shoul d feel a firm resis[...]

SAFETY 5211 01/11 Safety Section 1-10 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Know before you DIG . Call 88 8-258-0808 and reques t that all buried utilities locations be identified before digging in un familiar ground. Do not let the loader or attachment contact buried electrical power lines, ut ilities or gas lines. Contact wit h electrical power lines[...]

SAFETY 5211 01/11 Safety Section 1-11 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Be particu larly careful in transport. The Implement ha s raised and moved the center of gravity to the front of the Power Unit increasing the poss ibility of overtu rn and tipping forward. T urn curves or go up slope s only at low speed and using a gradual tur ning angle. Go up[...]

SAFETY 5211 01/11 Safety Section 1-12 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Connecting or Disconnecting Im plement Safety Instructions and Practices Do not stand or allow byst ander or coworkers between the loader and th e tractor while installing or disconnecting the loader from the tractor . Keep hands and body clear of the loader and the loader moun[...]

SAFETY 5211 01/11 Safety Section 1-13 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Instructions and Practices T ransport only at speeds where 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 befo[...]

SAFETY 5211 01/11 Safety Section 1-14 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Saf ety Instructions and Practices Lower the loader to th e bed of the truck or tra iler when transporting the tractor and loader with a truck. Measure to ensure the tr ansport heigh t does not exceed the legal limit s. Contact with overhead obstructions[...]

SAFETY 5211 01/11 Safety Section 1-15 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do not modify or alter this Implement. Do not permit an yone to modify o r alter this Implement, any of its compon ents or any Impl ement func tion. (SG -8) Never work under the Imp lement, the framework, or an y lifted compo nent unless the Implement is secure ly supported or b[...]

SAFETY 5211 01/11 Safety Section 1-16 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Avoid co ntact with hot surfaces inclu ding hydraulic oil tanks, p umps, motors, valves and hose connections. Relieve hydraulic pressure befo re performing maintena nce or rep airs. Use gloves and eye protectio n when servicing hot compo nents. Co ntact with a h ot surface or f[...]

SAFETY 5211 01/11 Safety Section 1-17 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY S torage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices Concluding Safety Instr uctions and Practices Never crawl under or allow childr en to play ar ound or on a loader that is discon nected from the tractor . The loader could fall crushing a pe rson resulting in seri ous injury[...]

SAFETY 5211 01/11 Safety Section 1-18 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Rhino supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe op eration. Damage to th e decals may occur while in shipping, use, or reco nditioning. Rhino care s about the safe ty of it s customers, operators, and bystanders, and will replace the safety dec[...]

SAFETY 5211 01/11 Safety Section 1-19 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 49696 1 LOGO Rhino, Left 2. 51448 1 LOGO Rhino, Right 3. 50577 2 MODEL 521 1 4. 52740 2 W ARNING Oil Leaks 5. 52203 1 W ARN ING Lock V alve in Transport 6. 52204 1 INSTRUCT Loader Positions 7. D469 1 W ARNING Loader Safety 8. D468 2 DANGER[...]

SAFETY 5211 01/11 Safety Section 1-20 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description Rhino, Le ft P/N 49696 Rhino, Right P/N 51448 MODEL NAME: 521 1 P/N 50577[...]

SAFETY 5211 01/11 Safety Section 1-21 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY W A RNING! - DO NOT operate with oil leaks. -Inspect hoses regularly . Failure to inspect and replace worn hoses may allow th em to rupture suddenly and violently , resulting in serious bodily inju ry or death from scalding, fire burn injury , or oil penetration. -Frayed, torn o[...]

SAFETY 5211 01/11 Safety Section 1-22 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Loader Safety -Read, understand and follow the operation, wa rning, and safety instruction s in the Operator ’s Manual. -Equip tractor with ROPS (Ro ll Over Protection System) before installing or operati ng the loader . -Operate Loader only from opera tor ’s seat with the [...]

SAFETY 5211 01/11 Safety Section 1-23 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY DANGER! - Use ROPS and seatbelt at all times. Add recommende d rear ballast. Operate tr actor at low speeds. Failure to comp ly may result in serious injury or death. D470 Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transpo rt or operate without the [...]

SAFETY 5211 01/11 Safety Section 1-24 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY W AR NING! - Crushing Hazard. -T o A v oid Serious Injury or Death Make sure attachment is securely attached to the loader . See Operat or ’s Man ual for inst ructions. -Lock both levers down. Make sure pins are adequately extended through slots at the bottom of the attachmen[...]

SAFETY 5211 01/11 Safety Section 1-25 © 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 conce rning employer and employee eq uipment operators. This section is no t intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should not be c[...]

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

INTRODUCTION 5211 01/11 Introduction Section 2-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This 521 1 Loader is des igned with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers. Proper as sembly , maintenance, and ope rating practices, as described in this manual, will help t he owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine[...]

INTRODUCTION 5211 01/11 Introduction Section 2-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION DO NOT use drugs or alc ohol immediately befo re or while operating the T ractor and Implement. Drugs and alcohol w ill affect an operator ’s alertness and coordination and theref ore af fect the operator ’s ability to operate the eq uipment safely . Before [...]

INTRODUCTION 5211 01/11 Introduction Section 2-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The RHINO 521 1 Loader is designed fo r four-wheel drive tractors. They are intended to lif t only loose materials that will fit in the bucket. All cylinders are double-acti ng. Parking st ands supp ort loader so tractor can be “driven in” for quick att ach[...]

INTRODUCTION 5211 01/11 Introduction Section 2-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, com pletely underst and the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement. 2. Fill out the Warranty Card in f[...]

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Assembly Section 3-1 ASSEMBL Y AND CONNECTING THE LOADER SECTION[...]

ASSEMBLY 5211 01/11 Assembly Section 3-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Assembly Instructions T o avoid injury during installation of the load er attachment, do not allow b ystanders within 1 0 feet of load er or attachment. Always wear safety glasses when removing or installing buckets. Always use a drif t and hammer made of no n-sparking m [...]

ASSEMBLY 5211 01/11 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Do not use an attachment tha t is not securely attached to th e quick hitch, The attachment could fa ll resu lting in severe crushing injuries or death to the operat or or bystander s. • Rotate both hitc h pin le vers down to the locked position . Y ou shoul d feel a firm[...]

ASSEMBLY 5211 01/11 Assembly Section 3-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Proper Rear Ballastin g and Wheel Sp acing S pread fro nt wheels to maximu m distance. S pread rea r wheels to maximum dis tance. Add rear wheel weight, rea r ballast box or implement. Make sure there is 25% o f total weight on rear ax le.[...]

ASSEMBLY 5211 01/11 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Dismounting Loader and Mo unting Loader to T ractor Dismounting Loader T o av oid injury during installation of loader: • Place loader bucket against barrier to restr ict forward movemen t of loader . • Do not permit byst anders within 15 feet of loader . Loader must be[...]

ASSEMBLY 5211 01/11 Assembly Section 3-6 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y 8. Extend lif t cylinders 10” to 12” to r otate top of loader upright s forward out of the mount, allowing tractor to be pushed rearward. Retract bucket cylinders until lower loader upright pin s clear mount pin saddle s and front tires and/o r fenders (See Figu re As[...]

ASSEMBLY 5211 01/11 Assembly Section 3-7 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Att aching Pin on Bucket Always wear safety gl asses when removing or installing buckets. Always use a drif t and hammer made of non-sparking material (a shot-filled mallet is recommended) to inst all or remove pins. A steel hammer o r drift could ge nerate flying met al fr[...]

ASSEMBLY 5211 01/11 Assembly Section 3-8 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Mounting and Dismounting Att achment Mounting Att achment to Loader T o avoid injury during installation o f bucket or attachment, do no t allow bystander s within 10 feet of loader , bucket or attachment. 1. Locate tractor and att achment on level ground. Lo wer boom to [...]

ASSEMBLY 5211 01/11 Assembly Section 3-9 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Det aching Quick Attach Device T o avoid injury during inst allation of the loader attachment, do no t allow bystanders within 10 feet of loader or att achment. 1. Locate t ractor and loader can level groun d. 2. Lower bo om arms u ntil the at tachment is level and resting [...]

ASSEMBLY 5211 01/11 Assembly Section 3-10 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Inst alling Quick Att ach Device Always use a drift and hammer made of non-sparking mate rial (a shot-filled mallet is recommended) to inst all or remove pins. A steel hammer or drif t could generate flying metal fragments and result in injury . Always wear safety glasse[...]

ASSEMBLY 5211 01/11 Assembly Section 3-11 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y When Connecting an Att achment to the Loader Quick Hitch 1. Be sure both quick hitch pin levers are in the unlocked position, with the levers pointing up. T ilt the loader quick hitch forwar d, drive the loader in to the atta chment bracket and eng age top of the quick hit[...]

ASSEMBLY 5211 01/11 Assembly Section 3-12 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y 5. On level g round, tilt th e attachment do wn 90 degr ees and lower it to the ground. Lower the load er further to slightly raise the front of th e tractor of the tractor off the ground. Drive the tractor in reverse whi le the attachment is on the groun d for 20-3 0 fe[...]

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

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION RHINO 521 1 LOADER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Y our 521 1 Loader should no w be assembled and inspected for an y evidence of defective or damaged p arts before use. Any evidence of damag e should be reported to your dealer imme diately . This section of the Operator ’s M[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-3 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. S t andard Equipment and Specifications S pecifications will vary w ith tractor , tire size, hydrau lic system and bucket used. T he specifications are given for a loader equipped with 72” material bucket operated with an aver age tractor hydraulic system of 16.5 [...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2. Operator Requirement s DO NOT use drugs or alc ohol immediately befo re or while operating the T ractor and Implement. Drugs and alcohol w ill affect an operator ’s alertness and coordination and theref ore af fect the operator ’s ability to operate the eq uipmen[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-5 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Always read carefully and comply fully with the manufacturer ’ s instructions when handling oil, solvents , cleansers, and any other chemical agent. (SG-22) Never run the T ractor engine in a closed building or with out adequate ventilation. T he exhaust fumes can be[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Repeated or subst antial breathing of hazardous dust s, including crystalline silica, could ca use fatal or serious respiratory disease including silicosis. Concrete, maso nry , many types of rock, and various other materials contain silica sand. Californi a lists respi[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-7 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. T ractor Requirement s T ractor Requirement s and Cap abilities • ASABE approved Roll-Over Protective S tru cture (ROPS) or RO PS cab and seat belt. • T ractor Safety Devices ....... .......... Slow Moving V ehicle (SMV) emblem, lighting, • Tractor Ballast ...[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.3 T ractor Ballast Before operating tractor and loader , add sufficient counterweight so a m inimum of 25% of the total weight is on the rear axle . T otal weight include s weight of: tractor , loader , rated load i n bucket, and counter weight. Rated lo ad is lift ca[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-9 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 4.1 Boarding the T ractor 4.2 Dismounting the T ractor Never allow children or other persons to ride on the T ractor or Implement. Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-1 0) Never grasp control levers wh en mounting the machine. (SBH-4) Use both hands [...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5. St arting the T ractor Never run the T ractor engine in a closed building or with out adequate ventilation. T he exhaust fumes can be hazardou s to your health. (SG-23) S tart tractor only when pr operly seated in the T ractor seat. S tarting a tractor in gear can r[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-11 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 6. Pre-Operation Inspection and Service Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace whe n necessary with au thorized servic e part s. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken p arts, and leaky or loose fittings. Make su re all pins have cotter pins and[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.2 Loader Pre-Operation Inspection and Service 6.1 T ractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Refer to the tr actor operator’s manual to ensure a complete pre-operation inspection and scheduled service is performed accordi ng to the manufacturers recommenda tions. Th[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-13 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Before operatio n, a complete inspection and service is required to e nsure the loader is in a good and safe working condition. Damaged and/or br oken part s should be repa ired and/or replaced imme diately . T o ensure the loader is ready for operation, cond uct the [...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-14 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION LOADER BOOM ASSEMBL Y • Inspect condition of each arm section weldment • Ensure all pins are in pl ace. • Ensure all bolts and sc rews are proper ly installed. • Check condition o f bushings at boom pivot points. • Ensure each hydraulic c ylinder is installed[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-15 © 201 1 Alam o 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 i[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-16 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION FRONT END LOADER PRE- OPERA TION Inspection Front End Loader ID#_______________Make____________________ Date_____________________________Shift____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sure the tractor en gine is off, all rotation has stopped and the t[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-17 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 7. Driving the T ractor and Loader This Implemen t may be wider than the Tractor . Be ca reful when op erating or tran sporting this equipment to pr event the Impleme nt from runni ng into or striking sign pos ts, guard rails, concrete abutments o r other solid object[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-18 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Safe tractor transport requ ires the operator p ossess a thorough knowledg e of the model be ing operated and precautions to t ake while driving with a n attached impl em ent. Ensure the tractor has the cap acity to handle the weight of the implement and the tracto r o[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-19 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not raise the loader on a hillside. Do not transport across a slope with a raised loader . When the loader is raised, the center of gravity of the tractor and loader is ra ised increasing the pote ntial for the tractor to tip over . Tractor whe el contact with any [...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-20 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Use extra care when turn ing or stopping. Allow for in creased length and weight of ad ded loader . The loader adds five to six feet of lengt h in front of the tr actor and significant weight. Allow extra dist ance when stopping or turning. Do not allow loader o r atta[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-21 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not use an attachment tha t is not securely attached to th e quick hitch, The attachment could fa ll resu lting in severe crushing injuries or death to the operat or or bystander s. • Rotate both hitc h pin le vers down to the locked position . Y ou shoul d feel [...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-22 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not use loader a s a jack to raise the tractor tires off the gr ound. The loader co uld fail causing the tractor and loader to fall to the ground resulting in serious inju ry . (SL-25) Use extreme care when loading, transp orting or dumping loads that imp a ir or pa[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-23 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Always have a heavy att achment, such as a bu cket mounted on loader when it is removed from tractor . It is important not to put excessive weight on parking st ands with lift cylinder retr action. Damage may result. If the loader valve controls fail to functions prop[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-24 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.1 Operating the Loader The following text and illustrati ons offer suggested loader an d tractor operating techniques. FILLING THE BUCKET Approach and enter th e pile with a level bucket. Loaders with 1-lever contro l, ease lever back toward you to lift and roll back[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-25 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Lift and roll back of bucket will increase efficiency because...[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-26 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION A level bucket throughout the lif ting cycle resists bucket lift and increa ses breakaway ef f ort. NOTE: Do not be concerned if the bucket is not completely fille d during each pass. Ma ximum productivity is determined by the a mount of material load ed in a give n pe[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-27 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION CARR YING TH E LOAD Position bucket just below tractor hood for maximum stability and visib ility , whether bucket is loaded or empty . Use extreme care when ope rating loader on a slope, keep bucket as low as possible. This keep s center of gravity low and will provi[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-28 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION DUMPING THE BUCKET Lift bucket high enough to clear side of vehicle. Move tractor in as close as possible to side of vehicle, then dump bucket. LOWERING THE BUCKET After bucke t is dumped, back away fro m vehicle while lowering and rolling back bucket.[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-29 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TING WITH FLOA T CONTROL During hard sur face operation, keep bucket level and put lift control in flo at position to permit bucket to float on workin g surface. If hy draulic down pressure is exerted on bucket, it will wear faster than normal. Float will also p[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-30 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION LOADING FROM A BANK Choose a forward gear that pr ovides sufficient ground speed for loading. Exercise caution when un dercutting high ba nks. Dirt slides can be dangerous. Load from as low as possible for maximum efficien cy . Loader lift an d breakaway capacity dimin[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-31 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Another method for large dirt piles is to bu ild a ramp approach to the pile. It is important to keep the bucket level when approaching a bank or pile. This will help prevent gouging the work ar ea.[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-32 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION PEELING AND SCRAPING Use a slight bucket angle, travel forward and hold lift control forward to st art the cut. Make a short 5 to 8 foot angle cut and break out cleanly . With bucket level, st art a cut at notch approximately 2 inches deep. Hold dep th by feathering bu[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-33 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION LOADING LOW TRUCKS OR SPREADE RS FROM A PILE For faster load ing, minimize angle of turn a nd length of run between pile and spreader . Back grade occasionally with a loaded bucket to keep working surface free of rut s and holes. Also, hold lift control forward so ful[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-34 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION BACKFILLING Approach pile wit h a level bucket. Poor methods actually move no more dirt and make it more diff icult to hold a level grade. Do not use bucket in dumped position for bulldozing. This method , shown above, will impose severe shock loadings on dump linkage,[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-35 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Leave dirt in bucket. Dumping o n each pass wastes time. Operate tractor at righ t angles to ditch. T ake as big a bite as tractor can ha ndle without lugging down.[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-36 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Leave dirt which drif ts over side of bucket for final cleanup. Pile dirt on high side for easier backfilling on a slope. HANDLING LARGE HEA VY OBJE CTS 1. Using front end loaders for handling large heavy object s such as large round or rect angular bales, logs and oil[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-37 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.2 Operating Bale Spear Operate the bale spear using extreme caution . Sharp point s on bale spear can cause serious injur y or death. Because of size and we ight of large bales, e xtreme care must be t aken in handling them. Be aware of fo rces actin g on stacked ba[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-38 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Carry bales as low to th e ground as possible to allow maximum visibility and avoid tipping. 9. Loader Storage Properly prep aring and storing the loader at the end of t he season is critical to ma in taining it s appearance and to help ensure years of depend able serv[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-39 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION T ransport only at speeds where 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 street s and highw[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-40 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.1 T ransporting on Public Roadways Inherent hazards of operating the tr actor and implement and the possibilit y of accidents are not left behind when you finish working in an area. Therefore, the op erator must empl oy good judgement an d safe operation practices w[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-41 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 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 safety warn ing featur es includin g a SMV emb lem and fla shing warnin g lights to a lert drivers of the tractor’s prese[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-42 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.2 Hauling the T racto r and Implement Before transporting a loade d tractor and imple ment, measure the height and width dimension s and gross weight of the complete loaded unit. Ensure that the load will be in compliance wit h the legal limits set for the areas tha[...]

OPERATION 5211 01/11 Operation Section 4-43 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1. T roubleshooting Guide TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Loader slow or will not lif t Hydraulic oil too heav y . Change to proper oil. and/or dump Oil filter plugged. Clean or replace filter . Hydraulic pump worn. Repai r or replace pump. Oil line restricte[...]

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

MAINTENANCE 5211 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE READ, UNDERST AND, and FOLLOW the following Safety Messag es. Serious injury or death may occur unless care is t aken to follow the warnings and instructions st ated in the Safety Messages. Always use good common sense to avoid hazards. (SG-2) Never interfere with[...]

MAINTENANCE 5211 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-3 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE NEVER perform maintenance benea th a raised loader unless lo ader is properly supported to prevent accident al lowering. Do Not fill fuel tank while engine is running. Refuel only after engi ne has cooled down. If fuel is spilled, move machine away from the area o[...]

MAINTENANCE 5211 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Lubrication Schedule Before operating your Loader , take the time to inspect a nd re pair any da mage to the machine or tracto r . Only a minimum of time and ef fort is required to regula rly main tain this machine to pr ovide long life and trouble fre e operation[...]

MAINTENANCE 5211 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-5 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Daily Maintenance Regular maintenance of your loader and hydraulic system will insure maximum load er efficiency and long life. 1. Check fluid level of tracto r hydraulic syste m before starting each day’s operation. If necessar y , add hydraulic oil as recommen[...]

MAINTENANCE 5211 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-6 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Cylinder Service Loader cylinders are designed to be re liable and easy to service. If a cylinder sh ould malfunctio n during warranty perio d, return co mplete cylinde r assemb ly , without disassembling, to your authorized service depar tment or cont act your au[...]

MAINTENANCE 5211 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-7 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Lif t and Bucket Cylinder Reassembly Note: Be careful not to dama ge seals and o-rings o n edges or holes in cylinder tube. Inspect and remove burrs and sharp edges if necessary befo re reassembly . 1. Place rod se al (3) into gro ove inside cylinder he ad. Note: [...]

MAINTENANCE 5211 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-8 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE St o r a g e NOTE: When loader hydraulics are d isconnected from tractor , the tractor hydraulic circuit must be complete d. Failure to do so will result in tractor hy draulic pump damage. 1. S tore loader with attachment securely attached. 2. Place dust caps on h[...]

MAINTENANCE 5211 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-9 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE 3. Do not remove attachment from stored loader . 4. Do not allo w children t o play on or ar ound loader .[...]

MAINTENANCE 5211 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-10 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Proper T orque for Fasteners The chart lists the cor rect tightening torque fo r fastener s. When bolt s are to be tightened or re placed, refer to this chart to determine the grade of bolts and the prop e r torque except when specific torque valu es are assigned[...]

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RHINO LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED W ARRANTIES 1.01. 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 co mmercial or industrial purchaser (“Purchaser”) that the goods purchased are free from defects in material or[...]

T O THE OWNER/OPERA T OR/DEALER T o keep your implement running ef ficiently and safely , read your manua l thoroughly and follow these d irections and the Safety Messages in this Manua l. The T able of Contents clearly id entifies each section wher e you can easily find the informa tion you need. The OCCUP A TIONAL SAFETY AND HEAL TH ACT (1928.5 1[...]

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