Alamo 4211 MSL manuale d’uso

© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 421 1 MSL Published 01/1 1 Part No. F-3735C 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 Opera tor's Manual is an integr al part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all times. READ, UN[...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts are poten tially hazardou s. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who re cognizes the potential hazar ds and follows reasonable safety practices. The man ufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all it s safety equipment properly att ached to minimiz[...]

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

Transporting on Public Roadways ..... .................... ............. ............. ............. ............ ................. .. .................... 4-40 Hauling the Tractor and Implement . ................ ................ ............. ................. ................ .............. ........... .......... 4-42 TROUBLESHOOTING GU IDE ....[...]

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

SAFETY 4211-4211SS MSL 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 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 surroun dings, and [...]

SAFETY 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Safety Section 1-3 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY Never allow children to operate, ri de on, or come close to the T ractor or Implement. Usually , 16-17 year- old children who are ma ture and responsible can operate the implement with adult supervision, if they have read and underst and the Operato r ’s Manuals, be[...]

SAFETY 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Safety Section 1-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Operator Safety Inst ructions and Practices Never operate the T ractor or Implement until you h ave read and completely under stand 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. Le[...]

SAFETY 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Safety Section 1-5 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices Prolonged oper ation may cause ope rator bor edom and fa tigue affe cting safe operation. T ake scheduled work breaks to help prev ent these p otentially impaire d operating conditions. Never operate the Implement [...]

SAFETY 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Safety Section 1-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY The Boom is designed only to position and operat e the Bucket which is attached 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 structural failu re when the Boom is used fo r purposes other t[...]

SAFETY 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Safety Section 1-7 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY Do Not operate this eq uipment 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 fr om entering. If a [...]

SAFETY 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Safety Section 1-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do not let the lo ader or att achment cont act electrical power line s. Conta ct 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. [...]

SAFETY 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Safety Section 1-9 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY Do not use an attachmen t that is not securely atta ched to the 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 leve rs down to the locked position. Y o u should f eel [...]

SAFETY 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Safety Section 1-10 © 201 1 Alamo 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 p[...]

SAFETY 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Safety Section 1-11 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY Never leave the Implement a nd Power Unit unattended while the Implement is in the raised position. Accidental opera tion of a lifting lever or a hydrau lic failure may cause the implement to suddenly fa ll causing serious in jury or possible death to anyone who mi g[...]

SAFETY 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Safety Section 1-12 © 201 1 Alamo 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 the tractor while installing or disconnecting the loader from the tractor . Keep hands and body clear of the loader and the lo[...]

SAFETY 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Safety Section 1-13 © 201 1 Alamo G roup 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 [...]

SAFETY 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Safety Section 1-14 © 201 1 Alamo 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 height does not exceed the legal limit s. Contact with overhead obs[...]

SAFETY 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Safety Section 1-15 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY Do not operate this Equ ipment 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[...]

SAFETY 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Safety Section 1-16 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY S torage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices Concluding Safety In structions and Practices Never allow anyone to get under the load er or attachment or to reach through the loader lif t arms when raised. Serious injury could re sult from crushing or pinching[...]

SAFETY 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Safety Section 1-17 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Rhino supplies safety deca ls on this product to promote safe operatio n. Damage to the decals may occur while in shipping, us e, or recond itioning. Rh ino cares ab out the safe ty of its customers, o perators, a nd bystanders, and will replace [...]

SAFETY 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Safety Section 1-18 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 49696 1 LOGO Rhino, Lef t 2. 51448 1 LOGO Rhino, Right 3. 50207 2 MODEL 421 1 50271 2 MODEL 421 1SS 4. 52740 2 W ARNING Oil Leaks 5. 52203 1 W ARNING Lock V alve in T r ansport 6. 52204 1 INSTRUCT Loader Positions 7. D469 1 W AR[...]

SAFETY 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Safety Section 1-19 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY Decal Description Rhino, Le ft P/N 49696 Rhino, Right P/N 51448 MODEL NAME: 421 1 P/N 50207 MODEL NAME: 421 1SS P/N 50271[...]

SAFETY 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Safety Section 1-20 © 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. -Fra[...]

SAFETY 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Safety Section 1-21 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY Loader Safety -Read, understand and follow the operation, warning , 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 operator ’s seat[...]

SAFETY 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Safety Section 1-22 © 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 Read Operato r ’s Manual! The operator’s manual is located inside this canister . If the man[...]

SAFETY 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Safety Section 1-23 © 201 1 Alamo G roup 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. Thi s section is not i ntended as a legal interpre tation of the law and s[...]

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

INTRODUCTION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Introduction Section 2 -2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This 421 1 MSL & 421 1SS MSL Loader s are designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers. Proper assembly , maintenance, and operating practice s, as described in th is manual, will help the owner/operator get ye ars of sa[...]

INTRODUCTION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Introduction Section 2 -3 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION DO NOT use drugs or alc ohol immediately befo re or while operating the T r actor and Implement. Drugs and alcohol will affect an operator ’s alertness and coordination and theref ore af fect the operator ’s ability to operate the eq uipment saf[...]

INTRODUCTION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Introduction Section 2 -4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The RHINO 421 1 & 421 1SS MSL Loader s are designed for four-wh eel drive tractors. They are intend ed to lift only loose materials that will fit in th e bucket. All cylinders are double-act ing. Parking stands support loader so tractor can be ?[...]

INTRODUCTION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Introduction Section 2 -5 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, completely understa nd the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement. 2. Fill out the Warran[...]

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

ASSEMBLY 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Assembly Section 3-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Assembly Instructions T o avoid injury during installation of the load er attachment, do not allo w bystanders with in 10 feet of load er or attachmen t. Always wear safety glasses when removing or installing buckets. Always use a drif t and hammer made of non-s[...]

ASSEMBLY 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Assembly Section 3-3 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Do not use an attachmen t that is not securely atta ched to the 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 leve rs down to the locked position. Y o u should[...]

ASSEMBLY 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Assembly Section 3-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Proper Rear Ballastin g and Wheel Sp acing S pread front wheels to maximu m distance. S pread rear wheels to maximu m distance. Add rear wheel weight, rea r ballast box or implement. Make sure ther e is 25% of total weight on rear ax le.[...]

ASSEMBLY 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Assembly Section 3-5 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Dismounting Loader and Mo unting Loader to T ractor T o avoid injury during installation of loader: • Place loader bucket against barrie r to restrict forward movemen t of loader . • Do not permit byst anders within 15 feet of loader . Loader must be equipp[...]

ASSEMBLY 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Assembly Section 3-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Mounting Loader Mounting is basically reve rse of dis mounting. 1. Slowly drive tractor up to loader . Shut off tractor an d apply brakes. 2. Connect hydraulic hose s. 3. S tart engine and release brakes. Op erate loader control lever to ext end bucket cylinder [...]

ASSEMBLY 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Assembly Section 3-7 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Mounting and Dismounting Att achment Mounting Att achment to Loader T o avoid injury during installatio n of bucket or attachment, do not allow bystan ders within 10 feet of loader , bucket or attachment. 1. Locate tractor and att achment on level ground. Lo we[...]

ASSEMBLY 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Assembly Section 3-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Assembling Quick Att ach Device Quick att ach device can be insta lle d using tools ordinarily availa ble. T orque all hardware to specifications listed in loader operator ’s manual. Shut off th e tractor engine and engage the tra ctor brakes during inst allat[...]

ASSEMBLY 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Assembly Section 3-9 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Inst alling Quick Attach 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 meta l fragments and result in injury . Always wear saf[...]

ASSEMBLY 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Assembly Section 3-10 © 201 1 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 th e levers pointing up. T ilt the loader quick hitch forwar d, drive the loader in to the attach ment bracket and engage top of t[...]

ASSEMBLY 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Assembly Section 3-11 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y 5. On level g round, tilt th e attachment do wn 90 degree s and lower it to the ground. Lower the lo ader 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 grou nd fo[...]

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

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Operation Section 4-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION RHINO 421 1 & 421 1SS MSL LOADER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Y our 421 1 & 421 1SS MSL Loader should now be assembled and inspected for any evidence of defe ctive or damaged parts before use. Any evide nce of damage should be report ed to your dealer imm[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Operation Section 4-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. S t andard Equipment and Specifications S pecifications will vary w ith tractor , tire size, hy drau 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 syst[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Operation Section 4-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 2. Operator Requirement s DO NOT use drugs or alc ohol immediately befo re or while operating the T r actor and Implement. Drugs and alcohol will affect an operator ’s alertness and coordination and theref ore af fect the operator ’s ability to operate t[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Operation Section 4-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Always read carefully and comply fully with the manufacturer ’s instructions when handling oil, solvents, cleanser s, and any other chemical agent. (SG-22) Never run the T ractor engine in a closed building or without adequate ventilation. The exhaust fumes[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Operation Section 4-6 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Repeated or subst antial breathing of hazardous dusts, in cluding 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[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Operation Section 4-7 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. T ractor Requirement s T ractor Requirement s and Cap abilities • ASABE approved Roll-Over Protective S tru cture (ROP S) or RO PS cab and seat belt. • T ractor Safety Devices ................. Slow Moving V ehicle (SMV) emblem, lighting, • T ractor [...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Operation Section 4-8 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.3 T ractor Ballast Before operating tractor an d loader , add sufficient co unterweight so a minimu m 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 counterweigh t. Rated lo[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Operation Section 4-9 © 201 1 Alamo 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 b[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-10 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 5. St arting the T ractor Never run the T ractor engine in a closed building or without adequate ventilation. The exhaust fumes can be hazardous to your hea lth. (SG-23) S tart tractor only when pr operly seated in the T ractor seat. S tarting a tractor in[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-11 © 201 1 Alamo 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 sure all pins have cotte[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-12 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.2 Loader Pre-Operation Inspection and Service Before operation, a complete inspection and ser vice is required to ensur e the loader is in a good a nd safe working condition. Damaged and/or broken part s should be repa ired and/or replaced imme diately .[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-13 © 201 1 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 ain these importan t safety features on the implement in good condition to ensure the information is available[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-14 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION HYDRAULIC LINE INSPECTION • Check for hydraulic le aks along hoses, cylinders and fittings. IMPORT ANT : DO NOT use your hands to check for oil leaks. Use a piece of heavy p aper or cardboard to check for hydraulic oil leaks. • Inspect the condition of[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-15 © 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 th[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-16 © 201 1 Alam o 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 stop[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-17 © 201 1 Alamo 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 s[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-18 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Safe tractor transport requ ires the operator possess a thorough knowledge o f the model being op erated and precautions to t ake while driving with an attached imp lem ent. Ensure the tractor has the cap acity to handle the weight of the implement and the[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-19 © 201 1 Alamo 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 contac[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-20 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Use extra care when turning or stopping. Allow for incr eased length and weight of ad ded loader . The loader adds five to six fee t of lengt h in front of the tractor and significant weight. Allow extra dist ance when stopping or turning. Do not allow loa[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-21 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not use an attachmen t that is not securely atta ched to the 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 leve rs down to the locked position. Y o u sh[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-22 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not use loader a s a jack to raise the tractor tires of f the ground. The loader co uld fail causing the tractor and loader to fall to the ground resulting in serious injury . (S L-25) Use extreme care when loading, transp orting or dumping loads that i[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-23 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Always have a heavy att achment, such as a bu cket mounted on load er when it is removed from tractor . It is importan t not to put excessive weig ht on parking stands with lift cylinder retr action. Damage may result. If the loader valve controls fail to f[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-24 © 201 1 Alam o 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 co ntrol, ease lever back toward you to lift [...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-25 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Lift and roll back of bucket will increase efficiency because...[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-26 © 201 1 Alam o 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 filled during each pass. Maximum productivity is determined by the amou nt of material loaded in a[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-27 © 201 1 Alamo 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[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-28 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION DUMPING THE BUCKET Lift bucket high enough to clear sid e 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 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-29 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TING WITH FLOA T CONTROL During hard surf ace operation, keep bucket level and put lift contro l in float 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 [...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-30 © 201 1 Alam o 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 fro m as low as possible for maximum efficiency . L oader lift and breakaway c[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-31 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Another method for large dirt piles is to build 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 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-32 © 201 1 Alam o 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 [...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-33 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION LOADING LOW TRUCKS OR SPREADE RS FROM A PILE For faster load ing, minimi ze angle of tur n and 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 fo[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-34 © 201 1 Alam o 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 [...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-35 © 201 1 Alamo 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 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-36 © 201 1 Alam o 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 lar ge heavy objects such as large round or rectangular bales, [...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-37 © 201 1 Alamo 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 forces actin g on s[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-38 © 201 1 Alam o 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 int aining its appearance and to help ensure years of depe[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-39 © 201 1 Alamo 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 str eet[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-40 © 201 1 Alam o 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 work ing in an area. Therefore, the op erator must employ g ood judgement an d safe operati[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-41 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Extreme caution should be used wh en transporting the tractor and imp lement on public roadways. The tractor must be eq uipped with all required safety warn ing featur es including a SMV emble m and flash ing warning lights to al ert drivers of the tractor?[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-42 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.2 Hauling the T r actor and Implement Before transporting a loade d tractor and imple ment, measure the height and width dimensions and gross weight of the complete loaded unit. Ensure that the load will be in compliance wit h the legal limits set for t[...]

OPERATION 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-43 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1. TROUBLESHOOTING 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[...]

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Maintenanc e Section 5-1 MAINTENANCE SECTION[...]

MAINTENANCE 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Maintenance Se ction 5-2 © 201 1 Alamo 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 stated in th e Safety Messages. Always use good common sense to avoid hazards. (SG-2) Never int[...]

MAINTENANCE 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Maintenance Se ction 5-3 © 201 1 Alamo 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[...]

MAINTENANCE 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Maintenance Se ction 5-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Lubrication Schedule Before operating your Loader , take the time to inspect a nd re pair any damag e to the machine or tractor . Only a minimum of time and ef fort is required to regularly main tain this machine to pr ovide long life and trouble fre e [...]

MAINTENANCE 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Maintenance Se ction 5-5 © 201 1 Alamo 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 da y’s operation. If necessar y , add hydraulic oil[...]

MAINTENANCE 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Maintenance Se ction 5-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Cylinder Service Loader cylinders are designed to be re liable and easy to service. If a cylinder should malfunctio n during warranty pe riod, return complete cylin der assemb ly , without disassembling, to your authorized service depar tment or cont ac[...]

MAINTENANCE 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Maintenance Se ction 5-7 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Lif t and Bucket Cylind er Reassembly Note: Be careful not to damage seals and o-rings on e dges or holes in cylinde r tube. Inspect and remove b urrs and sharp edges if necessary befo re reassembly . 1. Place rod seal ( 3) into gro ove inside cylinder [...]

MAINTENANCE 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Maintenance Se ction 5-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE 1. S tore loader with attachment securely attached. 2. Place dust caps on hydra ulic quick coup lers. 3. Do no t remove attachment fr om stored loader . 4. Do not allo w children t o play on or ar ound loader .[...]

MAINTENANCE 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Maintenance Se ction 5-9 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Proper T orque for Fasteners The chart lists the corre ct tightening torque for fa stener s. When bolt s are to be tightened or replace d, refer to this chart to determine the grade o f bolts and the prop e r torque except when specific torque values ar[...]

MAINTENANCE 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE[...]

MAINTENANCE 4211-4211SS MSL 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-11 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE[...]

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 manual thor oughly and follow these dire ctions and the Safety Messages in this Manua l. The T able of Contents clearly ide ntifies 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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