Servis-Rhino 2409TL manuale d’uso

© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 2409TL Published 01/1 1 Part No . F-4203C 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, [...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implement s with moving part s are potentially ha zardous . There is no subs titute for a cau tious , 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 Prac[...]

Troubleshooting Guide .......... ................. ................ ................ ................ ................ .............. ............... ............. 4-43 MAINTENANCE SECTION ................. ........................................................ .............. ........... 5-1 Lubrication Schedule ............................. ....[...]

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

SAFETY 2409TL 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 sho uld be to the owner/operator . Most accidents ca n be avoided by being aware of yo ur equipment, your surroun dings, and observing[...]

SAFETY 2409TL 01/11 Safety Section 1-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group 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 en traine[...]

SAFETY 2409TL 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, an d each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the T ractor and Implement. Learn ho w[...]

SAFETY 2409TL 01/11 Safety Section 1-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group 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 2409TL 01/11 Safety Section 1-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety In structions and Practices This Implemen t may be wider tha n the T r actor . Be careful wh en operating o r transporting this equipment to pr event the Impleme nt from runni ng into or striking sign posts, guar d rails, concrete abutments o r other [...]

SAFETY 2409TL 01/11 Safety Section 1-7 © 201 1 Alamo Group 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 occ[...]

SAFETY 2409TL 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. S tepping[...]

SAFETY 2409TL 01/11 Safety Section 1-9 © 201 1 Alamo Group 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 levers down to the locked posit ion. Y ou shou ld feel a firm resi[...]

SAFETY 2409TL 01/11 Safety Sectio n 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 power lin[...]

SAFETY 2409TL 01/11 Safety Sectio n 1-11 © 201 1 Alamo Group 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 inadve[...]

SAFETY 2409TL 01/11 Safety Sectio n 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 loader mou[...]

SAFETY 2409TL 01/11 Safety Sectio n 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 can result from operating this equipment at high sp eeds. Unders t and the T ractor and Implement and how it handles be[...]

SAFETY 2409TL 01/11 Safety Sectio n 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 obstruction[...]

SAFETY 2409TL 01/11 Safety Sectio n 1-15 © 201 1 Alamo Group 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 cause se rious injury or eve n death. (SL-36) Do not operate this Equ ipment with hy draul[...]

SAFETY 2409TL 01/11 Safety Sectio n 1-16 © 201 1 Alamo 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 serio[...]

SAFETY 2409TL 01/11 Safety Sectio n 1-17 © 201 1 Alamo Group 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, use, or reconditio ning. Rhino car es about the sa fety of its customers, o perators, an d bystanders, and will replace th e safety[...]

SAFETY 2409TL 01/11 Safety Sectio n 1-18 © 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. 54173 2 MODEL 2409TL 4. 52740 2 W ARNING Oil Leaks 5. 52203 1 W ARNING Lock V alve in T ransport 6. 52204 1 INSTRUCT Loader Positions 7. D469 1 W ARNING Loader Safety 8. D468 2 DA[...]

SAFETY 2409TL 01/11 Safety Sectio n 1-19 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description Rhino, Le ft P/N 49696 Rhino, Right P/N 51448 MODEL NAME: 2409TL P/N 54173[...]

SAFETY 2409TL 01/11 Safety Sectio n 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. -Frayed, tor[...]

SAFETY 2409TL 01/11 Safety Sectio n 1-21 © 201 1 Alamo Group 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 with the[...]

SAFETY 2409TL 01/11 Safety Sectio n 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 manual is [...]

SAFETY 2409TL 01/11 Safety Sectio n 1-23 © 201 1 Alamo 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 attachm[...]

SAFETY 2409TL 01/11 Safety Sectio n 1-24 © 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 concerning employer and employee eq uipment operators. This section is not intended a s a legal interpretation of the law and should not be[...]

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

INTRODUCTION 2409TL 01/11 Introduction Section 2-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This 2409TL Loader is designed with care and built with quality materials by skille d 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 machi[...]

INTRODUCTION 2409TL 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 . Befor[...]

INTRODUCTION 2409TL 01/11 Introduction Section 2-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The RHINO 2409TL Loader is designed for two or four-wh eel drive tractors. They are intende d to lift only loo se materials that will fit in the bucket. All cylinders are dou ble-acting. Parking stands su pport loader so tractor can be “driven in” for qui[...]

INTRODUCTION 2409TL 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, completely understa nd the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement. 2. Fill out the Warranty Card in [...]

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

ASSEMBLY 2409TL 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 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 [...]

ASSEMBLY 2409TL 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 levers down to the locked posit ion. Y ou shou ld feel a f[...]

ASSEMBLY 2409TL 01/11 Assembly Section 3-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Proper Ballasting and Wheel S p acing S pread fro nt wheels to maximum distance. S pread rear wheels to maximum dis tance. Add rear wheel weight, rea r ballast box or implement. Ma ke sure there is 20% of total weight on rear ax le.[...]

ASSEMBLY 2409TL 01/11 Assembly Section 3-5 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Dismounting and Mounting Mid-Mount Loader Mounting Loader Mounting is basically revers e of dismou nting. 1. Slowly drive tractor into loader approximately 6” from loader mount s. Shut off tractor engine an d set parking brake. 2. Connect hydraulic hoses. Make sure co[...]

ASSEMBLY 2409TL 01/11 Assembly Section 3-6 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y 6. Set parking br ake. Insert t wo 1” hitch pins and linch pins. 7. Remove linch pins and clevis pin s from parking stands, rot ate stands into storage position and secure with clevis pins and lin ch pins. Note: If front whee l spacings were ch anged while loader was [...]

ASSEMBLY 2409TL 01/11 Assembly Section 3-7 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Att aching Pin on Bucket Material bucket can be insta lled using tool ordinarily available. 1. Attach bucket to lift boo m frame and cylinders with four 1” pins, using a 3/8 shoulder bolt and 3/8 lock nut to secure ea ch pin. Use upper b olt hole in bucket mounting ea[...]

ASSEMBLY 2409TL 01/11 Assembly Section 3-8 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y 6. Remove linc h pins and 1” hit ch pins from loader upright. 7. S tart tractor e ngine and release br akes. Retract bucket cylinders to allow parking stands to cont act ground. 8. Extend lift cylinders 6” to 8” to rotate top of loader upright s forward out of the[...]

ASSEMBLY 2409TL 01/11 Assembly Section 3-9 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Assembling Quick Att ach Device Quick attach device can be installed using tools ordinarily available . T orque all hardware to spec ifications listed in loader operator’s manual. Shut of f the tractor eng ine and engage the tra ctor brakes dur ing installation. Only [...]

ASSEMBLY 2409TL 01/11 Assembly Section 3-10 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Inst alling Quick Attach Device 1. Fasten quick att ach device to lower boom arms and bu cket tilt cylinders using 1” x 4-3/8” anti- rotation pins, 3/8” x 3/4” shoulder bo lts, and 3/8” lock nut s (supplied with loader). Use upper bolt hole in bucket mounting[...]

ASSEMBLY 2409TL 01/11 Assembly Section 3-11 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Connecting Att achment 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 [...]

ASSEMBLY 2409TL 01/11 Assembly Section 3-12 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y 5. On level g round, tilt the attachment 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 20-30 f ee[...]

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

OPERATION 2409TL 01/11 Operation Section 4-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION RHINO 2409TL LOADER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Y our 2409TL Lo ader should now be assembled and inspected for any eviden ce 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 ?[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 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 tire si ze, hydraulic system and bucket used. S pecificat ions are given for a loader equipped with a 72” bucket, external hydrau lic syste m of 12 GPM with engine operating at 2500 RPM an d[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 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 uip[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 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[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 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 re[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 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. • Tractor Safety Devices ................. Slow Moving V ehicle (SMV) emblem, lighting • Tractor Ballast ...[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 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 lif[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 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 hand[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 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 gear can[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 01/11 Ope ration 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 service part s. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken p arts, and leaky or loose fittings. Make sure all pins have cotter pins an[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-12 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.2 Loader Pre-Operation Inspection/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 2409TL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-13 © 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 t[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-14 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION LOADER BOOM ASSEMBL Y • Inspect condition of each arm section weldment • Ensure all pins ar e in place. • Ensure all bol ts and screws are proper ly installed. • Check condition o f bushings at boom pivot points. • Ensure each hydraulic cylind er is insta[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 01/11 Ope ration 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 tracto[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 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 stopped and t[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-17 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 7. Driving the T ractor and Loader Be careful when o perating or transporting th is equipme nt to prevent the Implement from running into or striking sign post s, guard rails, concrete abutments or other solid object s. Such an impact could cause the Implement and [...]

OPERATION 2409TL 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 tracto r[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-19 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 8. Operating the T ractor and Loader Do not attempt to lift loads in excess of loader cap acity . Operating loader on a hillside is dangerous. Extreme care is recommended. K eep bucket as low as possible. Use extreme care when piling material above 6 feet high. Mat[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-20 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Do Not operate this eq uipment in areas where in sects such as bees may att ack you and/or cause you to lose contro l of the equipm ent. If you must enter in such areas, use a tractor with an enclosed Cab and close the windows to pr event insect s from entering. If[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-21 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 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 levers down to the locked posit ion. Y ou shou ld fee[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-22 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 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 electrica[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 01/11 Ope ration 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 importan t not to put excessive weig ht on parking stands with lift cylinder retr action. Damage may result. Never leave the Implement a nd Power Unit unatt[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 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 and roll [...]

OPERATION 2409TL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-25 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Lift and roll back of bucket will increase efficiency because... 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 durin g each pass. Maximum producti[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-26 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION LIFTING THE LOAD When lifting th e load, keep the bucket positioned to avoid spillage. T ilt bucket forward while rais ing to maintain bucket angle. CARR YING THE LOAD Position bucket just below tractor hood for maximum stability and visib ility , whether bucket is[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-27 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 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 provide maximum stability . When transpor ting the load, keep bucket as low as possible, to avoid tipping, in case a wheel drops in a rut.[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 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 2409TL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-29 © 201 1 Alam o 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 will als[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 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 capacity d[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-31 © 201 1 Alam o 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 2409TL 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 featherin[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 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 load ing, 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 f[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 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 dump link[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 01/11 Ope ration 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 2409TL 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 large heavy object s such as large round or rect angular bales, logs and[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-37 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.2 Operating Bale Spear (Optional Att achment) Operate bale spear using extreme caution. Sh arp po ints on bale spea r can cause serious injury or death. Because of size and weight of large b ales, extreme care must b e take n in handling th em. Be aware of fo rce[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 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 Never allow children to play on or around T ractor or Implement. Children can slip or fall of f the Equipment and be injured or killed. Inadvertent contac[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-39 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 10. 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[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-40 © 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 s[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-41 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.1 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 visi ble and legib le. When t ransporting t he Equipment use the T ractor flashing warning light s and follow all local [...]

OPERATION 2409TL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-42 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION When operating on public roads, have consideration for other r oad users. Pull to the side of the road occasionally to allow all following traf fic to pass. Do no t exceed the lega l speed limit set in your country for agricultural tractors. Always sta y alert when[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 01/11 Ope ration 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 restri[...]

OPERATION 2409TL 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-44 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Insufficie nt lift cap acity Load is greater than boom Ch eck loader specifications. lif t cap acity . Improper hydraulic pump Repair or replace pu mp. operation. Internal lift cylinder leakage. Replace any worn part s and install a se[...]

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

MAINTENANCE 2409TL 0 1/11 Maintenance Section 5-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Never interfere with factory-set hydraulic calibrations. Any change in calib ration could cause a failure of the eq uipment and may re sult in injury . (SBH -13) READ, UNDERST AND, and FOLLOW the following Safety Messag es. Serious injury or death may occur unl[...]

MAINTENANCE 2409TL 0 1/11 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. Avoid contact with hot surfaces inclu ding hydraulic oil t anks, pumps, motors, valves and hose connections. Relieve hydr aulic pressure bef[...]

MAINTENANCE 2409TL 0 1/11 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 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 operatio[...]

MAINTENANCE 2409TL 0 1/11 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 system be fore starting each day’s operation. If ne cessary , add hydraulic oil as recom[...]

MAINTENANCE 2409TL 0 1/11 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 should malfunction during warranty pe riod, return co mplete cylinder a ssembly , without disassembling, to your authorized service depar tment or cont act your au[...]

MAINTENANCE 2409TL 0 1/11 Maintenance Section 5-7 © 201 1 Alam o 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 groo ve inside cylind er head. N[...]

MAINTENANCE 2409TL 0 1/11 Maintenance Section 5-8 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE 1. S tore loader with att achment securely att ached. 2. Place dust caps on hydraulic qu ick couplers. 3. Do not remove att achment from stored loader . 4. Do not allow children to play on or around loader .[...]

MAINTENANCE 2409TL 0 1/11 Maintenance Section 5-9 © 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 assig[...]

MAINTENANCE 2409TL 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-10 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE[...]

MAINTENANCE 2409TL 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-11 © 201 1 Alam o 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 t his Manual. Th e T able of Contents clearly identifies each section wh ere 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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