Servis-Rhino 1598 manuale d’uso

© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 1598 Published 01/1 1 Part No. F-4257C 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 maint ained with the un it at all times. READ, UND[...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implement s with moving part s are potentially ha zardous . There is no subs titute for a c autious , safe-minded operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reason able safety practices. The manufa cturer has designed this implement to be used with all its sa fety equipment proper ly attach ed to min[...]

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

Brake and Differential Lock Sett ing ........ ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ... ................. ...... 4-19 Driving the Tractor and Loader .... ................... .......... ............. ................ ................ ............. ..... ..................... ... 4-20 Operating the Tract[...]

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

SAFETY 1598 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 surroun dings, and observing c [...]

SAFETY 1598 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, been tr ained[...]

SAFETY 1598 01/11 Safety Section 1-4 © 201 1 Alam o 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, an d each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the T ractor and Implement. Learn ho w [...]

SAFETY 1598 01/11 Safety Section 1-5 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY 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 and T ractor in a fatigued or bo red menta l state which impairs [...]

SAFETY 1598 01/11 Safety Section 1-6 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety In structions and Practices This Implemen t may be wider than the T ractor . Be care ful when opera ting or transpor ting this equipment to pr event the Impleme nt from runni ng into or striking sign pos ts, guard rails, concrete abutments o r other so[...]

SAFETY 1598 01/11 Safety Section 1-7 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY DO NOT operate this Implement o n a T ractor that is not properly maint ained. Should a mechanical or Tractor control failu re occur while operating, immediately shut down the T ractor and perform rep airs before resuming operatio n. Serious injury an d possible death could occu[...]

SAFETY 1598 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 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. S tepping [...]

SAFETY 1598 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 fall r esu lting in severe crushing injuries or death to the operat or or bystander s. • Rotate both hitc h pin leve rs down to th e locked pos ition. Y ou sho uld feel a f irm re[...]

SAFETY 1598 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 line[...]

SAFETY 1598 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 ght inadvert[...]

SAFETY 1598 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 the tractor while installing or disconnecting the loader from the tractor . Keep hands and body clear of the loader and the loader moun[...]

SAFETY 1598 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 handles bef[...]

SAFETY 1598 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 height does not exceed the legal limit s. Contact with overhead obstructions[...]

SAFETY 1598 01/11 Safety Section 1-15 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY Never work under the Imp lement, the framework, or an y lifted compo nent unless the Implement is secure ly supported or blocked up to prevent sudden or inad vertent falling which could caus e serious injury or even death. (SL-36) Do not operate this Equ ipment with hy draulic [...]

SAFETY 1598 01 /11 Safety Section 1-16 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY S torage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices Concluding Safety In structions and Practices Avoid contact with hot su rfaces of the engine or muf fler . Use gloves and eye p rotection when servicing hot component s. Contact with a hot surface or fluid can cause seriou[...]

SAFETY 1598 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 reconditio ning. Rhino c ares about t he safety of its custom ers, operat ors, and bystanders, and will replace th e safety [...]

SAFETY 1598 01 /11 Safety Section 1-18 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. D469 1 W ARNING Loader Safety 2. D468 2 DANGER Crushing, El ectrocution, Falling Hazard 3. D471 1 WARNING Handling Bales 4. 52740 1 W ARNING Oil Leaks 5. D470 1 DANGER Use ROPS, Seatbelt, Rear Ballast 6. 54474 2 MODEL 1598 7. 49696 1 LOG[...]

SAFETY 1598 01/11 Safety Section 1-19 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY Decal Description 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 ?[...]

SAFETY 1598 01 /11 Safety Section 1-20 © 201 1 Alam o 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[...]

SAFETY 1598 01/11 Safety Section 1-21 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY Rhino, Le ft P/N 49696 Rhino, Right P/N 51448 Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transport or operate without the SM V . P/N 03200347 Read Operato r ’s Manual! The operator’s manual is located inside this canister . If the manual is mis[...]

SAFETY 1598 01 /11 Safety Section 1-22 © 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 Ma nual for inst ructions. -Lock both levers down. Make sure pins are adequately extended through slots at the bottom of the attachme[...]

SAFETY 1598 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 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 be[...]

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

INTRODUCTION 1598 01/11 Introduction Section 2-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The 1598 Loader is designed with care and built wit h quality materials by skilled workers. Proper assembly , maintenance, and ope rating practices, as described in this manual, will help t he owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine. T[...]

INTRODUCTION 1598 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 1598 01/11 Introduction Section 2-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The RHINO 1598 L oader 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 attach [...]

INTRODUCTION 1598 01/11 Introduction Section 2-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully rea d the Operator ’ s Ma nual, completely under stand th e Safety Messages and instr uctions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement. 2. Fill out the W arranty Car[...]

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

ASSEMBLY 1598 01/11 Assembly Section 3-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y General Information T o avoid injury during installation of the load er attachment, do not allo w bystanders with in 10 feet of load er or attachment . Always wear safety glasses when removing or installing buckets. Always use a drif t and hammer made of non-sp arking mat[...]

ASSEMBLY 1598 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 fall r esu lting in severe crushing injuries or death to the operat or or bystander s. • Rotate both hitc h pin leve rs down to th e locked pos ition. Y ou sho uld feel a f[...]

ASSEMBLY 1598 01/11 Assembly Section 3-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Proper Ballasting and Wheel S p acing S pread front wheels to maximum distance allowable without inte rfering with loader . S pread rear wheels to maximum dis tance. Add rear wheel weight, rea r ballast box or implement. Ma ke sure there is 25% of total weight on rear ax [...]

ASSEMBLY 1598 01/11 Assembly Section 3-5 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Assembly Instructions Mounting Kit can be inst alled using tools ordinarily availa ble, including a hoist capab le of liftin g and supporting the loader for initial mounting, stand ard and metr ic wrenches, torque wrench, and hydraulic oil. T ractor-supplied hydraulic pow[...]

ASSEMBLY 1598 01/11 Assembly Section 3-6 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Prep aring T ractor Shut off engin e, engage brakes and remove key during inst allation. If tractor is equipped with front weights, remove weight s and weight bracket. Remove plastic thread protectors from holes on lef t a nd right sides of tractor clut ch hou sing and fr[...]

ASSEMBLY 1598 01/11 Assembly Section 3-7 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Inst alling Left and Right Midmounting Bracket s 1. Unfasten valve mount from right side of tractor frame and remove sp acer . 2. Lif t right and midmounting bracket (1) with over hea d hoist. Fasten right midmounting bracket and valve mount (1) to tractor ca sting and fr[...]

ASSEMBLY 1598 01/11 Assembly Section 3-8 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Inst alling Grille Guard 1. Position grille guard on front of tractor . 2. Secure with HHCS M14 x 45MM (5) an d M14 lockwashers (6). 3. T orque bolts af ter all have been inst alled using General T orque S pecifications (See T orque for Fasteners in Mainte nanc e Section)[...]

ASSEMBLY 1598 01/11 Assembly Section 3-9 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Plumbing Loader 1. Replace male co uplers supplied with the tra ctor to the new o nes with the loader keeping th e colors consistent. 2. Place sleeve over four hose s. 3. Connect hoses (4) to the adapter fitti ngs, starting from the botto m tube (5). 4. Install dust caps [...]

ASSEMBLY 1598 01/11 Assembly Section 3-10 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Mounting Loader to T ractor T o avoid injury during installatio n of quick attach loader , an overhead hoist must be used for initial mounting, do not permit byst anders withi n ten feet of load er . Parking stands ar e not operational with out bucket or heavy att achmen[...]

ASSEMBLY 1598 01/11 Assembly Section 3-11 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Att aching Bucket to Loader T o avoid injury during inst allation of bucket, do not allow byst anders within 10 feet of loader and bucket. 1. Locate tractor and bucket on level ground. Lower boom to the ground and exte nd the bucket cylinders slightly while raising the b[...]

ASSEMBLY 1598 01/11 Assembly Section 3-12 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Connecting Quick Att ach Device (Optional) 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 attach [...]

ASSEMBLY 1598 01/11 Assembly Section 3-13 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y 5. On level groun d, tilt the at tachment down 90 degrees 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 groun d for 20-3 0 feet[...]

ASSEMBLY 1598 01/11 Assembly Section 3-14 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Dismounting the Loader 1. Locate tractor and loade r on firm level ground. 2. With bucket raised above ground, tilt bucket down approximately 30 degree s from level. 3. Lower boom by re tracting lift cylinder s to lift tractor front e nd (tires can be of f ground). 4. S [...]

ASSEMBLY 1598 01/11 Assembly Section 3-15 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Mounting Loader Mounting is basically reve rse of dismo unting. T o avoid injury during installation of the load er attachment, do not allo w bystanders with in 10 feet of load er or attachment . 1. Slowly drive tractor into loa der approximately 6” from loader mou nts[...]

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

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Operation Section 4-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION RHINO 1598 LOADER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Y our 1598 Load er should now be assembled and insp ected for a ny evidence of defective or damaged pa rts before use. Any evidence of damage sh ould be reported to your dealer imme diately . This section of the Operator ’s M[...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Operation Section 4-3 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. S t andard Equipment and Specifications • Model 1598 L oaders are comp atible with Kubota L35 40 and L3240 T ractors. • Each loader package includes the basic loader , mounting brackets, hydr aulic plumbing, grill guard, quick attach device and bucket. 1598 T ra[...]

OPERATION 1598 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 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 uipme[...]

OPERATION 1598 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, 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 can be h[...]

OPERATION 1598 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 lists resp[...]

OPERATION 1598 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 (ROP S) or RO PS cab and seat belt • T ractor Safety Devices ....... .......... Slow Moving V ehic le (SMV) emblem, lighting • Tractor Ballast ...[...]

OPERATION 1598 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 load is lift [...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Operation Section 4-9 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 4. Getting On an d Off the T ractor 4.1 Boarding the T ractor 4.2 Dismounting the T ractor Do not mou nt or dismount the Tractor while the tractor is moving. Mo unt the T ractor only when the T ractor and all moving parts ar e completelystopped. (SG-12) Before gettin g[...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-10 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 5. St arting the T ractor Before dismoun ting the tractor and loader lowe r the loader to the ground or onto solid support blocks. Engage the loader valve travel lock to prevent inadvertent movemen t of the valve cont rols causing the loader to suddenly move and drop[...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-11 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION The operator must h ave a complete underst anding of t he placement, function, and opera tional use of all tractor controls before sta rting the tractor . Review the tracto r operator’s manual and consult an authorized dealer for tractor operation instru ctions if [...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-12 © 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 service part s. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken p arts, and leaky or loose fittings. Make sure all pins have cotter pins and [...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-13 © 201 1 Alam o 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. [...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-14 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 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 . T o ensure the loader is ready for operation, co nduct the[...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-15 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION LOADER BOOM ASSEMBL Y • Inspect condition of each a rm section weldment • Ensure all pins ar e in place. • Ensure all bolt s and screws are properly installed. • Check condition of bushings at boom pivot points. • Ensure each hydraulic cylinder is installed[...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-16 © 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 [...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-17 © 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 stopped and the[...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-18 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 7. Driving the T ractor and Loader This Implemen t may be wider than the T ractor . Be care ful when opera ting or transpor ting 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 obje[...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-19 © 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 tracto r o[...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-20 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.3 Driving the T ractor and Loader 7.4 Operating the T r actor and Loader Do not attempt to lift loa ds in excess of loader capacity . Operating loader on a hillsid e is dangerous. Extr eme care is recomme nded. Keep bucket as low as possible. S tart of f driving at[...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-21 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 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[...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-22 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Carry the loader and att achment low when transporting to reduce the potential of the tractor tipping ove r . T ransport on slopes only at slow speeds and use grad ual turning angles. T ractor wheel contact with any wash out, drop o ff or grou nd obstruction with a r[...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-23 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not operate the loa der from the ground. Ope rate the tractor and load er only while seated in the tractor seat with the seatbelt fastened. Th e loader could fall crushin g a person resulting in serious injury or death. (SL- 16) Use extreme care when piling materi[...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-24 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Operate the tractor and loader only in conditi ons where you have clea r visibility in daylight or with adequate artificial lig hting. Never oper ate in dar kness or foggy conditions where you cannot clearly see at least 100 feet in fr ont and to the sides of the tra[...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-25 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Always have a heavy attachment, su ch as a bucket mounted on loader when it is re moved from tractor . It is important not to put excessive weight on parking stands with lif t cy linder retraction. Damage may result. 7.5 Operating the Loader The following text and il[...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-26 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Ease lever back towa rd you to lif t and roll back bucket. Lift and roll back of bucke t will increase ef ficiency because... A level bucket th roughout the lif ting cycle resist s bucket lift and increa ses breakaway ef f ort. NOTE: Do not be concerned if the bucket[...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-27 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION LIFTING THE LOAD When lifting the l oad, keep the bucket positioned to avoid spillage. Attachment can be adjusted by using bucket cylinders. CARR YING THE LOAD Position bucket below tractor hood for maximum stability and visibility , whet her bucket is loaded or empt[...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-28 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Use extreme care when operating lo ader on a slope, keep bucket as low as possible. This keeps center of gravity low and will provide maximum stability . DUMPING THE BUCKET Lift bucket hig h enough to clear side of vehicle. Move tractor in as clo se as possible to si[...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-29 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION LOWERING THE BUCKET After bucke t is dumped, back away fro m vehicle while lowering and rolling back bucket. OPERA TING WITH FLOA T CONTROL During hard surface oper ation, keep bucket level and put lift control in float position to permit bucket to float on wor king [...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-30 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION LOADING FROM A BANK Choose a forw ard gear that pr ovides sufficient ground speed for loading. Exercise caution when undercuttin g high banks. Dirt slides can be dangerous. Load from as low as possible for maximum ef ficiency . Loader lift and breakaway capa city dim[...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-31 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Another method for large di rt piles is to build a ramp approach to the pile. It is important to ke ep the bucket level when approaching a bank or pile . This will help prevent gouging the work ar ea.[...]

OPERATION 1598 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 a nd hold lift control forward to st art the cut. Make a short angle cut and break out clean ly . With bucket level, st art a cut at notch approximately 2 inche s deep. Hold depth by feathering bucket con[...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-33 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION LOADING LOW TRUCKS OR SPREADE RS FROM A PILE For faster loading, minimize angle of turn 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 forward so full[...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-34 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION BACKFILLING Poor methods actually move no more dirt and make it more dif ficult 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, bucket cylinder and tractor .[...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-35 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Leave dirt in bu cket. Dumpin g on each pass wastes time. Operate tractor at right angles to ditch. T ake as big a bite as tractor can ha ndle without lugging down.[...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-36 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Leave dirt which d rifts over side of bucke t 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 hea vy objects such as la rge round or re ctangular b ales, logs an[...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-37 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.6 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 stacked bal[...]

OPERATION 1598 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. 7.7 V alve Lock T o avoid injury from crushing, do not utilize the valve lock for machine maintenance or repair . The valve lock is designed to prevent a ccident al actuation[...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-39 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION The tractor is equip ped with a valve lock mechanism locate d between the opera tor and control valve as shown. T his feature allo ws the control valve t o be locked durin g transport or when the loader is not in use t o prevent a ccidental actuation of the control v[...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-40 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 9. T ransporting the T ractor and Implement 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) T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s ac[...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-41 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 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 obstructions or power lines can cause proper ty damage or ser[...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-42 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.1 T ransporting on Public Roadways Make cert ain that the “Slow Moving V ehicle” (SMV) sign is inst alled in such a wa y as to be clearly vis ible and leg ible. When transport ing the Equipment use the T ractor flashing warning light s and follow all local traf[...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-43 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.2 Hauling the T ractor 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 the areas that[...]

OPERATION 1598 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-44 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 10. 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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MAINTENANCE 1598 01 /11 Mainten ance 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 wi[...]

MAINTENANCE 1598 01 /11 Mainten ance 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[...]

MAINTENANCE 1598 01 /11 Mainten ance 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 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 operation[...]

MAINTENANCE 1598 01 /11 Mainten ance 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 tractor hydr aulic system befo re starting each day’s operation. If nece ssary , add hydraulic oil as recomm[...]

MAINTENANCE 1598 01 /11 Mainten ance Section 5-6 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE St o r a ge NOTE: When loader hydraulics are di sconnected from tractor , the tractor hydraulic circuit must be completed. 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 1598 01 /11 Mainten ance Section 5-7 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE 3. Do not remove att achment from stored loader . 4. Do not allow children to play on or around loader .[...]

MAINTENANCE 1598 01 /11 Mainten ance Section 5-8 © 201 1 Alam o 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 e assign[...]

MAINTENANCE 1598 01 /11 Mainten ance Section 5-9 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE[...]

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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 o[...]

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 Manual. T he T able of Contents clearly ident ifies each sect ion where you ca n easily find the informa tion you need. The OCCUP A TIONAL SAFETY AND HEAL TH ACT (1928.5 [...]

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