Rhino Mounts DB150 manual

© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. DB150 Published 07/1 1 Part No. 02964566C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.com BOOM ARM MOWER This Operator' s Manual is an integral p art of the safe operation of this machine and must be maint ained with the un it at all times. READ, [...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer This Operator's Manual is an integral p art of the safe operation o f this machine and must be maint ained with the implement at a ll times. A M anual canist er is provide d on the implement where this manu al can be properly stored. If you lose or damage this ma nual a free replacement manual ca n be obtained fro[...]

In order to r educe accidents and enhance the safe operation of mowers, Alamo Group Ag Division, in cooperation with other industr y manufacturers has develope d the AEM/FEMA Industrial and Ag ricultural Mower Safety Practices video an d guide book. The video will familiarize and instruct mower-tractor operators in safe practices when using industr[...]

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DEALER to CUST OMER Pre-Delivery / Operation Instructions Dealer should inform the Pu rchaser of this product of Warr anty terms, provisions, and procedures that are applicable. Dealer should al so inform the Purchaser to review the cont ents of t he Operat or ’s Manua l including safety equipment, safe oper ation and maintenance, to r e view the[...]

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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ........ ................................. .......................................................... ............. .1 -1 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION S AND PRACTICES ........ ................ ................ ............. ................ ............... 1 -2 OPERATOR SAFETY ............... ............. ..........[...]

Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ........... ...... ............. ................ ............. ............. ............. . ..................... 3-14 Boom Unit Pre-Operation Inspecti on and Service .............. ............. ................ ............. ................ ........ .............. 3-14 Cutting Component Inspection .....[...]

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SAFETY DB150 07/11 Safety Section 1-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INSTRU CTIONS AND PRACTICES A careful operator is the best operator . Safety is of primary import ance to the manufacturer a nd should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents can be avoided by be ing aware of your equipment, your surro undings, and observing ce[...]

SAFETY DB150 07/11 Safety Section 1-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY OPERA TOR SAFETY TO A VOID SERIO US INJUR Y OR DEA TH DO THE FOLLOWING: • READ, UNDERST AND and FOLLOW Operator's Manual instructions , Warnings and Safety Messages. • WEAR SAFETY GLASSES , safety shoes, hard hat, hearing protection and gloves when operating or repairin[...]

SAFETY DB150 07/11 Safety Section 1-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY CRUSHING HAZARDS TO A VOID SER IOUS INJURY OR DEA TH FROM FALLING OFF TRACTOR, EQUIPMENT RUN OVER, ROLLOVER AND CRUSHING BY F ALLING WING OR IMPLEMENT : • USE ROPS and SEA T BEL T equipped tractors for mowing operations. • KEEP ROPS lock in up position. • AL W A YS BUCKLE[...]

SAFETY DB150 07/11 Safety Section 1-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING IMPLEMENT SAFETY TO A VOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH FROM BEING CRUSHED BY TRACTOR OR IMPLEMENT : WHEN connecting mower head to the bo om : • KEEP BYST ANDERS A W A Y from tractor and mower . • Ensure there is e nough room to lift a nd swing the bo[...]

SAFETY DB150 07/11 Safety Section 1-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY THROWN OBJECTS HAZARDS ROT AR Y MOWERS CAN THROW OBJECTS 300 FEET OR MORE UNDER ADVERSE CONDITIONS. TO A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH T O OPERA T OR OR BYST ANDERS FROM THROWN OBJECTS: • KEEP bystanders 300 feet away STOP MOWING IF P A SSERSBY ARE WITHIN 300 FEET UNLESS: ?[...]

SAFETY DB150 07/11 Safety Section 1-7 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY THROWN OBJECTS HA ZARDS (Continued) MOWER OPERA TION: • DO NOT exceed mower' s rated Cutting Capacity or cut non- vegetative material. • USE ENCLOSED TRACTOR CABS when two or more mowers ar e operating in mowing area. • Do Not m ow in areas where bee s or insects may [...]

SAFETY DB150 07/11 Safety Section 1-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY RUN OVER HAZARDS TO A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH FROM F A LLING OFF TRACTOR OR EQUIPMENT RUN OVER: • USE ROPS and SEA T BEL T equipped tractors for mowing operations. • KEEP ROPS locked in UP position. • ONL Y start tra ctor while seated in tractor seat. • AL W A YS[...]

SAFETY DB150 07/11 Safety Section 1-9 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY PTO ENT ANGLEMENT HAZARDS KEEP A W A Y FROM ROT A TING DRIVELINES AND ELEMENTS TO A VOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH: S T AY A W AY and KEEP hands, feet and body A W A Y from rotatin g blades, drivelines and parts unti l all moving elements ha ve stopped. • STOP , LOOK and LISTEN[...]

SAFETY DB150 07/1 1 Safety Section 1-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY MOWER BLADE CONT ACT HAZARDS KEEP A W A Y FROM ROT A TING BLADES TO A VOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH FROM BLADE CONT ACT : • S T AY A W AY and KEEP HANDS, FEET and BODY A W A Y from rotating blades, drivelines and parts until all moving elements have stopped. • DO NOT put [...]

SAFETY DB150 07/11 Sa fety Section 1-11 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK HAZARD TO A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH FROM HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC OIL LEAKS PENERA TING SKIN: • DO NOT OPERA TE equipment with oil or fuel leaks. • KEEP all hydraulic hoses, lines and connection s in GOOD CONDITION and TIGHT before applying sys[...]

SAFETY DB150 07/1 1 Safety Section 1-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ELECTRICAL & FIRE HAZARDS TO A VOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH FROM ELECTRICAL C ONT ACT WHEN WORKING AROUND ELECTRICAL POWER LI NES, GAS LINES AND UTILITY LINES : • INSPECT mowing area for overhe ad or underground el ectrical power lines, obstructions, gas lines, cables [...]

SAFETY DB150 07/11 Sa fety Section 1-13 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY TRANSPORTING HAZARDS TO A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y AND DEA TH WHEN TOWING OR TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT : • KEEP transport speed BELOW 20 mph to maintain control of equipment. • REDUCE SPEED on inclines, on turns and in poor towing conditions. • DO NOT TOW with trucks or other v[...]

SAFETY DB150 07/1 1 Safety Section 1-14 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH FROM COMPONENT F AILURE BY KEEPING IMPLEMENT IN GOOD OPERA TING CONDITION IN PERFORMI NG PROPER SERVICE, REP AIRS AND MAINTENANCE. BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE, REP AIRS AND MAINTENANCE ON THE IMPLEMEN T : ?[...]

SAFETY DB150 07/11 Sa fety Section 1-15 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY PA R T S I N F O R M AT I O N Decal Location NOTE: Rhino supplies safety deca ls on this product to promote safe operation. 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[...]

SAFETY DB150 07/1 1 Safety Section 1-16 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY TRACTOR / PUMP / CANISTER ITEM P ART NO. QTY . TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. 03200347 (1) REFLECT SMV 2. D681 1 INSTRUCT Boom Mower Safety Booklet 3. D644 1 INSTRUCT Blue Dot Decal 4. D645 1 INSTRUCT Red Dot Decal 5. 007760 31 1 -------- ------ Manual Canist er 6. 00781398C 1 ------- -[...]

SAFETY DB150 07/11 Sa fety Section 1-17 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY T ANK / BAR ITEM P ART NO. QTY . TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. D636 1 IMPORT ANT Do Not Operate PT O in OFF 2. D618 1 W ARNING Boom Multi-Hazard 3. D630 1 IMPORT ANT Service Hydraulic System 4. D617 1 DANGER Hydraulic Oil Hazard 5. D616 1 DANGER Multi-Ha zard 6. D670 1 INSTRUCT Lubricat[...]

SAFETY DB150 07/1 1 Safety Section 1-18 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ROT AR Y HEAD ITEM P ART NO. QTY . LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. D626 2 WARNING Thrown Object Hazard 2. D561 1 WARNING Use Genuine Rhino Parts 3. D565 1 DANGER Crushing Hazard 4. D666 1 lNSTRUCT Lubrication Chart 5. D619 1 WARNING Blad e Rotation 6. D395 1 WARNING Blade T orque 7. D62[...]

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SAFETY DB150 07/1 1 Safety Section 1-30 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Federal Laws and Re gulations This section is intended to explain in broad terms the conc ept and effect of federal laws and regulations conce rning employer and employee eq uipment operators. This section is no t intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should not b[...]

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2 Contents Acknowledgment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Forewor d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Alerts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 A W ord T o The User/Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 The Industrial/Agri[...]

3 Safety Aler ts Symbol This Safety Alert Symbol means: “A TTENTION! ST A Y ALER T! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOL VED!” The Safety Alert Symbol identi es important safety messages on equipment, safety signs, in manuals or elsewhere. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of death or personal injury . Follow instructions in the safety m[...]

4 Industrial/Agricultural Mower T ypes Mowers are used for pastur e clipping, crop r esidue shredding, heavy brush cutting, waterways, right-of- ways, roadside or highway mowing. Also, these mowers are used for cutting grass and other gr owth in public areas such as parks and cemeteries. The Industrial/Agricultural Mower Sickle Bar Flail Rotary Boo[...]

5 Follow A Safety Program Protect Y ourself W ear personal pr otective clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) issued to you or called for by job conditions. Y ou must AL WA YS wear safety glasses with side shields. Y ou may also need: — Hard hat — Safety shoes — Safety goggles or face shield — Heavy gloves — Hearing protection ?[...]

6 Follow A Safety Program Avoid Injury Fr om Raised Equipment Avoid possible crushing injury fr om falling mower or other raised equipment. Before working near or under raised mower or equipment parts: — Securely support or block up raised mower or equipment parts according to the operator’ s manual. — Securely support, block up or lock up wi[...]

7 Follow A Safety Program Be Alert! Know where to get assistance. Know how to use a  rst aid kit and  re extinguisher/ r e suppression system. Be Awar e! T ake advantage of training programs of fered. Be Careful! Human error is caused by many factors: car elessness, fatigue, overload, preoccupation, unfamiliarity of operator with the machi[...]

8 Follow A Safety Program Some Rules Y ou Must Work By (continued) — Only quali ed and authorized individuals may operate this equipment. — Never allow children to play on, ride on or operate the equipment. Children ar e not quali ed to operate this equipment. — Do not allow any riders. — Use three-point contact (handholds and steps) [...]

9 Prepare For Safe Operation Check The Mower And T ractor Equipment Before beginning your work day inspect the machine and have all systems in good operational condition. WARNING! Pr event possible crushing injury from falling equipment. Hydraulic system or part failure could cause unsupported equipment to fall. Do not go under raised equipment unl[...]

10 Prepare For Safe Operation Know The W ork Area Before you operate the mower thor oughly inspect the work area. W alk ar ound the area and inspect the surfaces you will travel on when using the mower . Locate and avoid: — Holes — Drop-of fs — Obstacles (stumps) — Excavations — Standing water Look for debris and obstacles by walking the [...]

11 Prepare For Safe Operation T ractor And Mower Controls Safety T est Start the tractor following the speci c pr ocedures in the manufacturer’ s operator’ s manual. These procedur es normally include: — Fasten and adjust seat belt on your ROPS-equipped tractor . — Check parking brake for engagement. — Check PTO disengagement. — Chec[...]

12 Prepare For Safe Operation Hitching Mower T o T ractor Three-point hitch-mounted mowers: — Refer to mower and tractor manufacturers’ manuals. — Place tractor’ s hydraulic power lift (rockshaft) selector lever in down position to avoid unexpected movement. — Explain the hitching procedur es to those operators who cannot read. — Front-[...]

13 Star t Safely Make The Right Start Mow only in daylight or good arti cial light conditions. Avoid serious injury or death fr om mower -thr own objects or blade contact: — Keep chain shields,  exible or solid de ector shields or dischar ge chutes in place and in good repair . — Keep bystanders at least 300 ft (92 m) from mowing opera[...]

14 Operate Safely Mower -Thr own Objects (continued) Disc Mowers — When using a disc mower it is important to know the area to be mowed. If the operator has mowed the  eld befor e and is familiar with all obstacles that may be present, it is suf  cient to watch ahead of the mower path for any additional objects that may have entered the [...]

15 Operate Safely Under Mount Mower Safety Practices When mowing with an under mount mower: — Keep removable dischar ge chute in place and over dischar ge opening. — Never stand on a mower housing when the tractor engine is operating. — Distribute grass clippings with discharge chute facing mowed area. — Before clearing a clogged mower or d[...]

16 Operate Safely Wing And Side Mount Mowers Safety Practices Raised wing positions reduce shielding pr otection and increases the thr own object and blade contact hazard risks. Avoid possible serious injury or death by thr own objects or blade contact from raising and lowering wings during mowing operations: — Do not mow with bystanders within 3[...]

17 Uneven T errain Mowing Safety Practices (continued) — Use extreme car e to maintain control over the equipment when operating in these conditions. — Increase tractor stability by adding wheel weights, ballast and increasing wheel spacing to maximum. Refer to operator’ s manual for recommendations. — Maintain minimum ground speed. — Mak[...]

18 Parking Safety Practices — Use designated or out-of-traf c areas. — Use  rm level gr ound locations. — Set parking brake. — Lower raised equipment to ground. Shut down the mower and tractor using proper equipment shut down practice before dismounting tractor . (See page 18, Proper Equipment Shut Down Practices. ) Sloping ground par[...]

19 Shut Down Safely Dismounting Properly — Never dismount from moving equipment. — Never jump from any machines. — Dismount carefully . — Check for slippery steps. — Keep feet and hands away from contr ols. — Use handholds and steps during dismount. — Face machine and use three-point contact (2 hands and 1 foot or 2 feet and 1 hand). [...]

20 Per for m Maintenance Safely Prepar e Y ourself W ear personal pr otective clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) issued to you or called for by job conditions. Y ou must AL WA YS wear safety glasses with side shields. Y ou may also need: — Hard hat — Safety shoes — Safety glasses, goggles or face shield — Apron and gloves — [...]

21 Per for m Maintenance Safely Prepar e The Machine Stored ener gy sources (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, etc.) must be controlled or reduced to a practical minimum befor e performing any maintenance, repair or service pr ocedures. Safety practices to prevent potential injuries fr om energy-releasing sour ces: ?[...]

22 Per for m Maintenance Safely Per for m Maintenance Safely Use Proper V entilation If it is necessary to run an engine in an enclosed area, remove the exhaust fumes fr om the area with an exhaust pipe extension. If you do not have an exhaust pipe extension, make sure you open the doors and get outside air into the area. WARNING! Pr event possible[...]

23 Hydraulic System Hazards The hydraulic system is under pressur e whenever the engine is operating and may hold pressur e even after the engine is shut off. Cycle all hydraulic contr ols including the auxiliary hydraulic control after the engine is shut down. Relieve trapped pressur e in the lines after the attachments are shut down and r esting [...]

24 Avoid Explosion WARNING! A void possible serious injury from explosion. Lead-acid batteries produce extr emely explosive gases especially when being char ged. Keep arcs, sparks, fl ames and lighted tobacco away . — Do not smoke near batteries. — Keep arcs, sparks and open  ames away from batteries. — Provide adequate ventilation. Never[...]

25 Tire And Wheel Maintenance (continued) WARNING! The types of wheels and tir es usually found on this equipment requir e special care when servicing to prevent death or serious injury . Do not in ate the tir es above the recommended pressur e. Be sure to r eplace tire ballast if equipped. See manufacturer’ s speci cations for ballast r eq[...]

26 Per for m Maintenance Safely Mower Blade Maintenance (continued) — How are mower blades made? Mower blades are made of high str ength alloy spring steel. They are hot-for ged and shaped to meet the manufacturer’ s individual speci cations, then heat treated and temper ed to a high strength, ductile state to reduce the possibility of br ea[...]

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2 Este manual de seguridad está destinado a señalar algunas de las situaciones de seguridad básicas que pueden sur gir durante la operación y el mantenimiento normales de la máquina y a instruirlo en prácticas de seguridad para manejar estas condiciones. Este manual NO sustituye los manuales del operador del fabricante de la cortadora de cés[...]

3 Aler tas de seguridad Símbolo Este símbolo de alerta de seguridad signi ca: “¡A TENCIÓN! ¡MANTÉNGASE ALERT A! ¡SU SEGURIDAD EST Á EN RIESGO!” El símbolo de alerta de seguridad identi ca mensajes de seguridad importantes sobre el equipo, sobr e letrer os de seguridad, en manuales u otros lugar es. Cuando vea este símbolo, mant?[...]

4 Tipos de cortadora de césped industrial/para agricultura Las cortadoras de césped se usan para recortar pasturas, desmenuzar residuos de cultivos, cortar arbustos, r ealizar desbroce pesado, cortar la hierba en vías de agua, derechos de paso, costados de caminos o autopistas. Además, estas cortadoras se usan para cortar la hierba y otras plan[...]

5 Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad Protéjase a sí mismo Use la ropa de pr otección personal y los equipos de protección personal (PPE) que se le pr oporcionen o que requieran las condiciones del trabajo. SIEMPRE debe usar gafas de seguridad con escudos laterales. Puede necesitar también: — Casco — Calzado de seguridad — Antiparras [...]

6 Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad Evite las lesiones provocadas por equipos elevados Evite posibles lesiones de aplastamiento por caídas de la cortadora u otros equipos elevados. Antes de trabajar cerca o debajo de partes levadas de la cortadora o de los equipos: — Apoye o bloquee con seguridad las partes elevadas de la cortadora o los eq[...]

7 Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad ¡Manténgase alerta! Sepa dónde obtener asistencia. Sepa cómo usar un equipo de primeros auxilios y un extintor de incendios/ sistema de supresión de fuego. ¡Manténgase informado! Aproveche los pr ogramas de capacitación que se ofrecen. ¡T enga cuidado! El error humano es causado por muchos factor es[...]

8 Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad Algunas reglas que debe cumplir al trabajar (continuación) — Únicamente personas cuali cadas y autorizadas pueden manejar estos equipos. — Nunca permita que los niños jueguen en los equipos, viajen en ellos o los hagan funcionar . Los niños no están cuali cados para manejar estos equipos. — [...]

9 Preparación para una operación segura Revise los equipos de la cortadora de césped y el tractor Antes de comenzar la jornada de trabajo, inspeccione la máquina y asegúrese de que todos los sistemas estén en buenas condiciones operacionales. ¡ADVERTENCIA! Evite posibles lesiones por aplastamiento producidas por equipos que caen. La falla de[...]

10 Preparación para una operación segura Familiarícese con la zona de trabajo Antes de hacer funcionar la cortadora de césped, inspeccione cuidadosamente la zona de trabajo. Recorra a pie alrededor de la zona e inspeccione las super cies sobre las cuales se desplazará cuando utilice la cortadora. Busque residuos y obstáculos r ecorriendo a[...]

11 Preparación para una operación segura Prueba de seguridad de los controles del tractor y de la cortadora de césped Arranque el tractor siguiendo los procedimientos especí cos del manual del operador del fabricante. Estos procedimientos normalmente incluyen: — Colóquese y ajústese el cinturón de seguridad en el tractor equipado con RO[...]

12 Preparación para una operación segura Enganche de la cortadora de césped al tractor Cortadoras montadas en enganche de tres puntos: — Consulte los manuales de los fabricantes de la cortadora y del tractor . — Coloque la palanca selectora de elevación de potencia hidráulica del tractor en la posición descendida para evitar movimientos i[...]

13 Arranque con seguridad Cómo realizar un arranque corr ecto Corte la hierba únicamente con luz diurna o en condiciones de buena luz arti cial. Evite lesiones graves o muerte producidas por objetos arrojados por la cortadora o por el contacto con las hojas: — Mantenga los escudos de las cadenas, los escudos de ectores  exibles o sóli[...]

14 Operación con seguridad Objetos arrojados por la cortadora de césped (continuación) Cortadoras de disco — Cuando se usa una cortadora de disco, es importante conocer la zona donde se va a cortar . Si el operador ha realizado cortes en el terr eno antes y está familiarizado con todos los obstáculos que puede haber , es su ciente observa[...]

15 Operación con seguridad Prácticas de seguridad para la cortadora de césped de montaje inferior Cuando se traslada con una cortadora de césped de montaje inferior: — Mantenga la rampa de descarga extraíble en su lugar y por encima de la abertura de descar ga. — Nunca se pare sobr e la carcasa de una cortadora de césped cuando el motor d[...]

16 Operación con seguridad Prácticas de seguridad para cortadoras de césped con laterales y montaje lateral Las posiciones elevadas de los laterales reducen la protección de los escudos y aumentan los riesgos de objetos arrojados y contacto con las hojas. Evite la posibilidad de lesiones graves o muerte por objetos arrojados o contacto con las [...]

17 Prácticas de seguridad para trabajos de corte en terrenos despar ejos (continuación) — Use extremo cuidado para mantener el contr ol de los equipos cuando trabaja en estas condiciones. — Aumente la estabilidad del tractor agregando pesos o lastre en las ruedas y aumentando al máximo la separación entre las ruedas. Consulte las recomendac[...]

18 Prácticas de seguridad para el estacionamiento — Use las zonas designadas o alejadas del tránsito. — Use lugares con suelo  rme y nivelado. — Aplique el freno de estacionamiento. — Descienda el equipo de la cortadora de césped hasta el suelo. Apague la cortadora y el tractor usando la práctica correcta de apagado de equipos antes [...]

19 Apagado con seguridad Descenso correcto — Nunca descienda de equipos en movimiento. — Nunca baje de una máquina saltando. — Descienda con cuidado. — V eri que que no haya peldaños resbaladizos. — Mantenga los pies y las manos lejos de los controles. — Use los asideros y los peldaños durante el descenso. — Enfrente la máquina[...]

20 Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Preparación personal Use la ropa de pr otección personal y los equipos de protección personal (PPE) que se le pr oporcionen o que requieran las condiciones del trabajo. SIEMPRE debe usar gafas de seguridad con escudos laterales. Puede necesitar también: — Casco — Calzado de seguridad — Anteoj[...]

21 Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Preparación de la máquina Deben controlarse o r educirse las fuentes de energía almacenada (eléctricas, mecánicas, hidráulicas, neumáticas, químicas, térmicas, etc.) al mínimo practicable antes de realizar cualquier pr ocedimiento de mantenimiento, reparación o servicio. Prácticas de seguri[...]

22 Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Use ventilación adecuada Si es necesario hacer funcionar un motor en una zona cerrada, elimine del área las emanaciones de escape con una extensión del caño de escape. Si no tiene esa extensión, asegúrese de abrir las puertas y dejar entrar aire del exterior . ¡ADVERTENCIA! Evite posibles lesion[...]

23 Riesgos del sistema hidráulico El sistema hidráulico se encuentra bajo presión siempr e que el motor está funcionando; puede conservar presión incluso después de apagar el motor . Haga funcionar todos los controles hidráulicos incluyendo el contr ol hidráulico auxiliar después de que el motor esté apagado. Alivie la presión atrapada e[...]

24 Evite explosiones ¡ADVERTENCIA! Evite posibles lesiones graves por explosiones. Las baterías de plomo-ácido producen gases sumamente explosivos, especialmente durante la car ga. Mantenga alejados los arcos, las chispas, las llamas y el tabaco encendido. — No fume cerca de las baterías. — Mantenga los arcos, las chispas y llamas abiertas [...]

25 Mantenimiento de neumáticos y ruedas (continuación) ¡ADVERTENCIA! Los tipos de ruedas y neumáticos que generalmente se encuentran en estos equipos requier en cuidados especiales al realizar servicios para evitar lesiones graves o la muerte. No in e los neumáticos por encima de la pr esión recomendada. Asegúr ese de volver a colocar el [...]

26 Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Mantenimiento de las hojas de la cortadora (continuación) — ¿Cómo están hechas las hojas de la cortadora de césped? Están hechas acero para r esortes de aleación de alta resistencia. Se forjan en caliente y se les da forma para cumplir con las especi caciones individuales del fabricante; lu[...]

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INTRODUCTION DB150 07/11 Introduction Section 4 -2 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION We are pleased to have yo u as a Rhino customer . Y o ur boom mo wer has been carefully designed with ca re and built with quality materials by skilled workers to give maximum service wit h minimum down time. This manual is pro vided to give you the necessary[...]

INTRODUCTION DB150 07/11 Introduction Section 4 -3 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Y our DB150 Boom is designed for heavy-duty cutting in lim ited access ar eas such as highway , park , and rural roadsides, overhead gr owth, ditches, levees, and other such grass and limb control us es in generally hard-to- reach areas. Y our Maveric k Boom [...]

INTRODUCTION DB150 07/11 Introduction Section 4 -4 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION A TTENTION OWNER/OPERA TOR BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, completely understand the Safety Me ssages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and Mower . 2. Fill out the W arranty Card in f[...]

INTRODUCTION DB150 07/11 Introduction Section 4 -5 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION RHINO LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED W ARRANTIES 1.01. Rhino warrants for o ne year fr om the purcha se date to the origin al non-commer cial, gover nmental, or muni cipal purchase r (“Purchaser ”) and warran ts for six months to the orig inal commer cial o[...]

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

ASSEMBLY DB150 07/11 Assembly Section 3-2 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y General Assembly T o help you assemble your new DB150 a nd mount it to your tractor , we provide you with drawing s, instructions and general information. When needed , you can get info rmation or clarification from Rhino Customer Service. This publication provides g ene[...]

ASSEMBLY DB150 07/11 Assembly Section 3-3 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y TRACT OR PREP ARA TION Add front end weight s as required to maint ain enough weight on front wheels for safe steerin g. Failure to add the re quired front end weight can cause tractor to rear up which can cause equipment damage and bodily injury . T o prevent damage to [...]

ASSEMBLY DB150 07/11 Assembly Section 3-4 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y[...]

ASSEMBLY DB150 07/11 Assembly Section 3-5 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y HEAD A TT ACHMENT Align the Mainframe with the Mower Head, insert the Main Head Pin and reta in with bolt and locknut. Attach the Linkage with b ushings and retain with the bolts and lockn uts. Figure Asm-B-0 001 With a hoist, raise the Mower Head until it is vertical. A[...]

ASSEMBLY DB150 07/11 Assembly Section 3-6 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Adjust the T ilt Cylinder C levis until it lines up with the L ift Link Weldment, retain with T ilt Cylinder greasable Pin. Figure Asm-B-0003. A TT ACHMENT OF HYDRAULIC HOSES Once pumps are inst alled, DO NOT start th e tractor (which will tu rn the pumps) unless thehydr[...]

ASSEMBLY DB150 07/11 Assembly Section 3-7 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y T o avoid Hydraulic Cont amination, always keep all hoses and hydraulic fittings cap ped until they are ready to be insta lled. FIGURE Asm-B-0006 .[...]

ASSEMBLY DB150 07/11 Assembly Section 3-8 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Oil Reservoir is shipped filled with oil to the mi nimum level. When addi ng hydraulic oil proceed. 1. Remove the Filler Cap Weld ment. FIGURE Asm-B-0007. 2. Avoid hydraulic contamination by filtering the hydraulic oil while filling th e hydraulic tank. Filter buggies or[...]

ASSEMBLY DB150 07/11 Assembly Section 3-9 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y 4. Fill the Hydraulic R eservoir until the flui d is visible throug h the sight guage. FIGURE Asm-B -0010 & Asm-B-001 1. 5. Fill the Suction Hose with hydraulic fl uid and re-install on Hydraulic T ank . T ighten hose clamp securely . FIGURE Asm-B-0012 & Asm-B-00[...]

ASSEMBLY DB150 07/11 Assembly Section 3-10 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y SIDE GAUGE WHEEL (OPTIONAL) Assemble to out front side of head as shown in Figur e Asm-B-0014. Adjust axle bolt into one of three possible positions.[...]

Operation Section 4-1 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION SECTION[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION RHINO DB150 BOOM MOWER OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Rhino Booms are manufactured with quality material by skilled w orker s. The DB150 is designed to attach to a tractor and mow in pond embankments, weeds, and grass or othe r agricultural application s that may apply . The[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1.OPERA TOR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualified operat or . A qualified oper ator has read and underst ands the implement and tractor Operator ’s Manuals and is experienced in implemen t and tractor operation and all associate[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 2.TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS In addition to tractor horsepower an d size required to operate th e boom unit, the tractor must also be prope rly equipped to provide ope rator protection, to alert approac hing vehicle drivers of the tractor ’s presence, and to ensure tract[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2.4 3-Point Hitch The tractor 3-point hitch must be rated to lift at least 2140 lbs. The DB150 boom mower is designed to be mounted on a tractor with a CA T II or III 3-point hitch. Refer to the tractor operator ’s manual for the category of the tractor be ing used. [...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Do not connect the PT O driveline to the tractor or operate the implement unless the implement is securely con nected to the tractor . DO NOT use a PTO adapter to attach a non-matching Implement driveline to a T ractor PTO. Use of an adapter can double the operating s[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-7 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.1 Boarding the T ractor Use both hands and equipped handrails and step s for support when boarding the tractor . Never use control levers for support when mounting the tractor . Seat y ourself in the operator ’s seat and secure the seat belt around you. Never allow[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 4.ST ARTING THE TRACTOR The operator must have a complete underst anding of the placement, function, and operational use of all tractor controls before starting the tractor . Revi ew the tractor operator’s manual and consult an authorized dealer for tractor operatio[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-9 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never stand or allow another person to stand between a running Tractor and the Mower when attaching th e Implement to the Tractor . Al ways shut the T ractor completely of f before attempting to connect the Mower pi ns to the Tractor hitch. 5.1 Connecting the Boom Mowe[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 6.1 Setting Boom Mower Height 1. Park the tractor and boom mower on level ground. 2. Shut down the tractor and remove the key . 3. Level the boom mower fro m front to rear by extending or retracting the 3-point top link. 4. Level the mower side to side b y manipulati[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-11 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.2 Setting Deck Pitch Lower Horse Power - Better Fuel Effic iency T o increase fuel efficiency and lower horse power requirements for mower operation, the mower should be op erated w ith the dec k approx imately 3/ 4" LOWER IN THE FRONT THAN THE REAR. Operating [...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 7.1 Driveline Length Check Raise mower and watch the Driveline as it approaches the colored tape. If the distance between colored t ape and the end of the oute r shield tube is 2" or less, Drive T ubes should be shortened per figure Op-10. Always maintain 2"[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-13 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.PRE-OPERA TION INSPECTION AND SERVICE Before each use, a pre-operation ins pection and service of the implement and tractor must be performed. This includes routine maintenance and scheduled lubrication, inspecting t hat all safety devices are equipped and functiona[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-14 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 8.2 Boom Unit Pre-Operati on Inspection and Service Inspect and service the boom arm and head prior to oper ation. Damaged and/or broken parts should be repaired and/or replaced immediately . T o ensure the unit is ready for operation, conduct th e following: OPS-B- [...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-15 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The operator ’s manual and safety signs affixed on the unit contain important instructions on the safe and proper use of the equipment. Maintain these important sa fety features on the implement in good condition to ensure the information is available to the operat [...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-16 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Never Leave the mower unattended while the head is in the raised position. The mower could fall causing ser ious injury to anyone who might inadvertently be under the mower . (SBM-4) BOOM ARM ASSEMBL Y • Inspect condition of arm section weldment • Ensure all pins[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-17 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not operate this Equipment with hyd raulic oil or fuel leaking. Oil and fuel are explosive and thei r pr esence could prese nt a hazard. Do not check for leaks with your hand! High-pressure oil streams from breaks in the line could pe netrate the skin and cause tis[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-18 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION • Inspect blades and blad e bolts for looseness and excessive wear . Make sure the mower is securely blocked up before crawling beneath. Replace damaged, worn an d missing blades as complete sets to maint a in rotary balance during operation. • Ensure blade pan n[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-19 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.4 Cutting Component Inspection-Blad e Bar Inspect blad e bar asse mbly for the following: OPS-B-0062_A Inspect the Blades daily for abnormal w ear . REPLACE BOTH BLADES on that carrier IMMEDIA TEL Y if either blade has: • Become bent or deformed fro m it’s origi[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-20 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 8.5 Blade Bolt Inspection Inspect Blade Bolt Head da ily for wear as followed: Inspect the Blade Bolt Heads d aily for abn ormal wear . REPLACE BOTH BLADE BOL TS on the Blades IMMEDIA TEL Y if either blade bo lts has: • Visible cracks or • If the reces sed area o[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-21 © 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 the tractor is in park with[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-22 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Boom Mower PRE-OP ERA TION Inspection Mower ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift ____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engine is off, all rotation has stopped and the tractor is in park wit[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-23 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.DRIVING THE TRAC TOR AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport requires the operator to po ssess a thorough knowledge of the model being operated and precautions to take while driving with an att ac hed implement. Ensure the tractor has the capacity to handle the weight [...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-24 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION T ransport only at sp eeds where yo u can maintain control of the equipment. Serious accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at high speeds. Understan d the T ractor and Implemen t and how it handles before transporting on str eets and highway[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-25 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.2 Brake and Differential Lock Setting Make sure the tractor brakes are in good ope rating condition. T ractor brakes can be set to operate independently allowing single rear wheel braking action or locked together to p rovide simultaneous rear wheel braking. FOR MOS[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-26 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9.3 Driveline Angle Problems Due to the shape or contour of the area being mowe d, it may be n ecessary t o raise tract or 3 pt. cau sing severe angle in the m ain drive line. When this is encountere d, adjust leng th of 3 pt. arm s so as to tilt main f rame raising [...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-27 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.4 Driving the T ractor and Boom S tart of f driving at a slow speed and gradua lly increase your speed while maintaining complete control of the tractor . Never operate the tractor at speeds that cannot be safely handled or which will prevent the operator from stopp[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-28 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10.1 Operating Instructions Engage the PTO shaft at low engine RPM and speed the engine up after blades are fully engage d. Never engage the PT O shaft at a high engine RPM. This could cause damage to the PTO shaft as well as the S peed Increaser and Pump. Always ope[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-29 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Extremely tall grass sh ould be cut t wice. Raise mower and cut twice th e desired height. Cut the second time at desired height at 90 degrees to first pass. Remember , sharp blades produce cleaner cuts an d use less power . Before cutting, analyze t he area to determ[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-30 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION TIL T CYLINDER The second handle on the control valve actuates th e T ilt Cylinder . This va lve has three positions and operates in three ways. Push the valve handle forwar d and you relieve pressure on the Rod End of th e Tilt Cylin der , causing the Mower Head to [...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-31 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Mow at the speed that you can safely operate and control the tractor and mower . The correct mowing speed depends on terrain condition and grass type, density , and height of cut. Normal ground sp eed range is from 2 to 5 mph( 3-8 kph). Use slow mowing speeds when ope[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-32 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Mow at the speed that you can safely operate and control the tractor and mower . The correct mowing speed depends on terrain condition and grass type, density , and height of cut. Normal ground sp eed range is from 2 to 5 mph( 3-8 kph). Use slow mowing speeds when op[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-33 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1.DISCONNECTING THE MO WER FROM THE TRACT OR Lower the Mower to the Grou nd. Park the T ractor with the tra nsmission in the correct ge ar (Automatic T ransmission--Park; S t andard T ransmission--Neutral). Se t the p arking brake, shut of f the engine, and remove t[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-34 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Never allow children to play on or around T ractor or Implement. Children can slip or fall off the Equipment and be in jured or killed. Inad vertent contact with controls can cause the Implement to shift or fall crushing them selves or others. (SG-25 ) BEFORE leaving[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-35 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 12.1 T ransporting on Public Roadways Extreme caution sh ould be used when tr ansporting the tractor and m ower on public roadwa ys. The tractor must be equipped with all required safety warning features including a SMV emblem and flashing warning lights to al ert dri[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-36 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION When operatin g on public roads, have consideration for other road u sers. Pull to the side of the road occasionally to allow all following traffic to pass. Do not exceed the legal speed limit set in your country for agricultural tractors. Always st ay alert when tra[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-37 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 12.2 Hauling the T ractor and Implement Before transporting a loaded tractor and implement, measure the height and width dimensions and gross weight of the complete loaded unit. Ensure that the load will be in compliance with the leg al limits set for the areas th at [...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-38 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Arrange the chains so th at when tightened, the chains are pulling downward and against themselves. Carefully tighten th e securing chains or other fasteners using boom ers or binders to apply maximum tension. Use extreme care whe n attach ing and removing the securi[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-39 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 13.TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Probl em P ossi bl e C ause R em ed y Bo o m Br ea ks Ba ck To o E as i ly W o r k P or t R el i ef Ma lf unc t io n or F ai lu re T es t t o c o nf ir m, Ad ju st or R ep la ce a s ne ede d S w in g C y li nd er Fa i lu r e T e s t t o Co nf [...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-40 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Probl em P ossi bl e Cause R em edy Cy l i n d e r Ex ce ss i ve Dr i f t M a y be no r m a l O pe ra ti on C he ck Al lo wa bl e Dr i f t r a t es i n Se r v ic e Ma nu al C y l i n de r Pi s t o n Se al s B yp as s T e st t o c on f ir m a nd r ep ai r or re pl ace[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-41 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Problem Po ssi bl e C ause Rem edy C yl in d er M o ve s Spong y or Je rk y A i r i n o i l Id en ti fy th e so urc e of th e A i r . R e p l a c e Oi l i f R e q u i r e d , o r cycl e t h e mo w e r se ve r al time s to pu rg e t he o il W r on g O il Us ed C hec k [...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-42 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Probl em Po ssi bl e C au se Rem edy C yl i n d er Ro d Ca me O u t of C y li nde r P is t o n N ut ba ck e d of f of t he Ro d I m p ro pe r r et a ini n g of nu t , re pl ace or r e bu il d as re q ui re d R el ie f V a lv e s et t ing T oo Hi gh Te s t r el ie f v[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-43 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Probl em Po ssi bl e C au se Rem edy Mot or Inope r a t iv e (Wo n ' t R u n) L ow O i l l e ve l or N o O i l F il l or r ep l ac e as r e qu ir ed I m pro pe r O i l U se d f l ush an d re pl ace t h e o il S o len oi d va lv e F ail ur e or O - r i ng F ai l u[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-44 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Probl em Po ssi bl e C au se R em edy M ot or R uns To o S low ( o r S lo w s Do w n Un d er Loa d) E n gi n e R P M t oo s lo w T r ac to r m us t be op er at ed at t he 5 40 P T O s pe ed a s i n di cat e d on t h e t a cho met e r Moto r S to ps (S top s und er Lo[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-45 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Pr obl em P ossibl e Caus e Rem edy S pindl e Le a k ing At Mo tor Du e t o M o t or S e al F a il u r e (h yd ra u li c Oi l l e a k) Se e se c t i on on m ot or s e al f a i l ur e an d r e pa ir a s ne ed ed M oto r Lo os e or b ol t s mi ssi n g Bo l t s s ho ul d[...]

OPERATION DB150 07/11 Operation Section 4-46 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION P rob le m Po ss ibl e C au se R e m ed y Sp i nd le Lo c k s Up (S eiz es a n d W o n ' t T u rn ) Lo ss o f lub r ic at ion in spi n dle In d ica ted by ca tast rop hic fa ilur e o f th e up p er b ear i ng. S ee the pr eviou s sect ion Excess ive b e ar ing p[...]

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

MAINTENANCE DB150 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-2 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE HAZARDS WITH MAINTE NANCE OF IMPLEMENT A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH FROM COMPONENT F AILURE BY KEEPING IMPLEMENT IN GOOD OPERA TING CONDITION IN PERFORMI NG PROPER SERVICE, REP AIRS AND MAINTENANCE. BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE, REP AIRS AND MAINTENANCE ON THE IMP[...]

MAINTENANCE DB150 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-3 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE P ARTS INFORMA T ION LUBRICA TION INFORMA TION Before operating your Implement, take the time to in spect and repair any damage to the machine or tractor . Only a minimum of time and ef fort is required to main tain this mach ine to provide long life and trouble fr[...]

MAINTENANCE DB150 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-4 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE[...]

MAINTENANCE DB150 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-5 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC FLUID Mainta ining the proper hydraulic o il level and oil cleanliness is very import ant for continued trouble-free operation of the mower . The fluid level shou ld be checked daily be fore the mower is put into service. A visual inspection of the hydrau[...]

MAINTENANCE DB150 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-6 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Proper Oil Level Maintain the oil level within the sight gauge located on the reservoir . When oil is cold, the level should be three-quarters up the sight gauge. Ne ver fill the tank abo ve that sight gauge level. A space is maintaine d above the sight gauge to al[...]

MAINTENANCE DB150 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-7 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE DRIVELINE LUBRICA TION Grease Fittings are loca ted on the Cross Assembly of each U-Joint a nd on the telescoping tubes. Grease U- Joint afte r each 8 hours of use. Figure Mnt-0024. Do not force grease through th e Needle Cup Assemblies. Grease the telescoping tube[...]

MAINTENANCE DB150 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-8 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE MAIN DRIVELINE & CA T 4 SAFETY SHIELD T o remove the main inner dr iveline shield, Remove the locking screws. Align th e bearing tabs with the cone pockets. FIGURE Mnt-0026. Remove the half-gu ard and remove the bearing ring. FIGURE Mnt-0012. Inspect the drivel[...]

MAINTENANCE DB150 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-9 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Make certain tha t the Driveline Integral Shields are free to telescope and rot ate around the Driveline without binding.[...]

MAINTENANCE DB150 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-10 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADES Check the Blades for cracks and wear and Blad e Bolts for tightness, daily . Blades should be replaced when they are worn excessively , bent, deformed, or out of balance. Blades should always be replaced in pairs. Blades of dif ferent weights ca n cause ser[...]

MAINTENANCE DB150 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-11 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE SER VICING Inspect blades be fore each use to det ermine that the y are pr operly installed an d in good co ndition. Rep lace any blade that is bent, excessively nicked, worn, or has any other dama ge. Small nicks can be ground out when sharpening. When shar[...]

MAINTENANCE DB150 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-12 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE SHARPENING Always sharpen both blades at sa me time to maintain bala nce. Follow original sharpening p attern as shown in Figure Mnt-B-0035. Always sharpen blades by grinding. DO NOT heat and pound out edg e. Do not sharpen blade to a razor edge, but lea ve [...]

MAINTENANCE DB150 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-13 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER REMOV AL Remove cotter pin and loosen slotted nut on spindle shaft. Loosen but do not remove the nut until the blade carrier is loosened. Use a suitable 2 jaw ge ar puller to pu ll carrier off t apered spindle shaft. If gear puller is not available u[...]

MAINTENANCE DB150 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-14 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Hardware Most nuts and bolt s will stay tight an d therefore need only pe riodic checking. However , the following nuts and bolts are extremely import ant and should receive special attention: S pindle Housing Bolts: T ighten to 400 Ft./Lbs. T orque Blade Bolts: T[...]

MAINTENANCE DB150 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-15 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Boom Cylinder Removal and Replacement Instructions 1. Clear the area of all personnel before lowering the boom mower head. 2. From the tractor seat with your seat belt fastened around you, Lower the boom mower head to the ground. Extend the boom to th e furthest r[...]

MAINTENANCE DB150 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-16 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Hydraulic Component Maintena nce Schedule LEXAN Sheet Cleaning Recommendations These cleaning recommendations apply to all L exan polycarbonate sheet product s, including, but not limited to, Lexan solid sheet and signs, Lexa n coated Margard* sheet and Lexan mu l[...]

MAINTENANCE DB150 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-17 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Cleaning Procedure for Large Areas - Automated 1. Clean the surfac e using a high -pressur e water clean er (max. 10Ob ar or 1,450 psi) and/or a ste am cleaner . We sugge st that a test be made on a sma ll area, prior to cleaning the en tire sheet 2. Use of additi[...]

MAINTENANCE DB150 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-18 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE ST ORAGE Y our mower represents an investment from which you should get the greatest po ssible benefit. Therefore, when the se ason is over , the mower should be thorou ghly checked and p repared for storage so th at a minimum amount of work will be require d to p[...]

MAINTENANCE DB150 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-19 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE[...]

MAINTENANCE DB150 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-20 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SER VICE OF SPINDLE HOUSING (FIGURE Mnt-0006) Remove blade bar or pan. Remove hydraulic motor . Remove spindle housing from unit. Drain remaining oil from housing. Using a chisel, bend the tan g on the lockwasher (6) until it is free from the slot in the nut (5). [...]

MAINTENANCE DB150 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-21 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Assembly Make sure all parts are clea n and free of any con tamination Install Bearing Cup s (3 & 4) into S pindle Housing (2) u sing a suitable bearing driver to seat the cup s. Caution must be t aken not to damage the cu p or spindle housing, cup s must be f[...]

MAINTENANCE DB150 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-22 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE MOTOR & COUPLING INST ALLA TION Bolt motor to mount plat e. Fully tighten bolts. (Item 1) Insta ll flex coupler to the quick disconnect pulley hub using the coun tersunk socke t head bolts (Item 2). Apply thread locking compo und to the bolts. T ighten bolt s [...]

MAINTENANCE DB150 07/11 Maintenance Section 5-23 ©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE ST ART UP PROCEDURE 1. Read all safety instructio ns. Decals on the Machete Boom warn you of particular and multiple hazards. Many decals a re attached close to part of the Mach ete Boom wh ere there is a possible hazard. Rea d and make sure you underst and the sa[...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD DB150 07/11 Sección de Seguridad 1- 15 SEGURIDAD INFORMACIÓN DE P ARTES NOT A: Para ver las calcomanias en español porfavor de referirse a la pagina 1-19 en la seccio n de seguridad en ingles. NOT A: Si necessita un manual complet amente en español por favor de pone rse en contacto a; T ranslations, direcció[...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group In c. SEGURIDAD DB150 07/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-14 SEGURIDAD RIESGOS CON EL MANTEN IMIENT O DEL IMPLEMENT O MANTENGA LOS IMPLEMENTOS EN BUENAS CONDI CIONES DE FUNCIONAMIENTO, A TRA VÉS DE UN SERVICIO, REP ARACIÓN O MANT ENIMIENTO APROPIADO. ANTES DE REALIZAR T AREAS DE SERVICIO, REP ARACIÓN Y MANTENIMIENTO DEL IMPLEMENTO[...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD DB150 07/11 Sección de Seguridad 1- 13 SEGURIDAD RIESGOS EN TRANSPORTE P AR A EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE AL RE MOLCAR O TRANSP ORT AR EQUIPOS: • MANTENGA la velocidad de transporte POR DEBAJO D E 20 millas por hora p ara mantener el control del equipo. • REDUZCA LA VELOCIDAD en terreno inclinado, e[...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group In c. SEGURIDAD DB150 07/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-12 SEGURIDAD RIESGOS ELÉCRTIC OS Y DE FUEGO P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE POR CONT ACT O ELÉCTRICO A L TRABAJAR CERCA DE CABLES ELÉCTRICOS, LÍNEAS DE GAS Y DE SERVICIOS: • INSPECCIONE el área de corte p ara que no interfiera con cables de aliment ación el?[...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD DB150 07/11 Sección de Seguridad 1- 11 SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE FIL TRACION DE ACEITE HIDRÁULICO DE AL T A PRESIÓN P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE POR PENETRACIÓN DE FIL TRACIONES DE ACEITE HIDRÁULICO DE AL T A PRESIÓN: • NO OPERE el equipo con filtraciones de aceite o combustible. • MANTENGA toda[...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group In c. SEGURIDAD DB150 07/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-10 SEGURIDAD RIESGO DEL CONT ACTO A LA S CUCHILLAS DE CORT ADORA MANTÉNGASE LEJOS DE LAS CUCHILLAS GIRA TORIAS P ARA EVIT A R LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE POR CONT ACTO CON LA CUCHILLA: • MANTÉNGASE LEJOS y NO ACERQUE LAS MANOS, LOS PIES y EL CUERPO a las cuchillas girator[...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD DB150 07/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-9 SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE ENREDO POR EL PT O MANTÉNGASE ALEJADO DE LAS LÍNEAS DE CONDUCCIÓN Y OTROS ELEMENTOS GIRA TORIOS P ARA EVIT AR L ESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE: MANTÉNGASE LEJOS y NO ACERQUE las manos, los pies y el cuerpo a las cuchillas giratorias, líneas de conducció[...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group In c. SEGURIDAD DB150 07/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-8 SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE A TROPELLO P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE POR CAÍDA DEL TRACTOR O A TROPELLO DEL EQUIPO: • USE tractores equip ados con SISTEMA ANTIVUELCO (ROPS) y CINTURONES DE SEGURIDAD par a las operaciones de corte. • MANTENGA EL SISTEMA ROPS trabado[...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD DB150 07/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-7 SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE OBJECT OS LANZADOS Continuado OPERACIÓN DE LA CO RT ADORA: • NO exceda la capacidad de corte nominal de la cort adora, ni corte elementos que no sean vegetación. • USE CABINAS DE TRACTOR CERRADAS cuando haya dos o más cortadoras operando en un mismo[...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group In c. SEGURIDAD DB150 07/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-6 SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE OBJECT OS LANZADOS LAS CORT ADORA S GIRA TORIAS PUEDEN ARROJAR OBJET OS A 90 METROS (300 PIES) O MÁS EN CONDICIONES ADVERSAS. P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE AL OPERADOR O TRANSEÚNTES COMO CONSECUENCIA DE OBJETOS ARROJADOS: • MANTENGA a los[...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD DB150 07/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-5 SEGURIDAD CONECT AR O DESCONECT AR EL IMPLEMENT O DE SEGURIDAD P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE POR APLAST AMIENT O POR EL TRACTOR O IMPLEMENT O: CUANDO conecte el cabezal de la cort adora al brazo: • MANTENGA A LOS TRANSEÚNTES LEJO S del tractor y la cortadora. [...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group In c. SEGURIDAD DB150 07/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-4 SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE APLAST AMIENTO P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GR A VES O LA MUERTE POR CAÍDA DEL TRACTOR O A TROPELLO DEL EQUIPO, VUELCO O APLAST AMIENTO POR LA CAÍDA DE DEL BRAZO O EL IMPLEMENTO: • USE tractores equipados con SISTEMA ANTIVUELCO (ROPS) y CINTURONES DE SEGURI[...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD DB150 07/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-3 SEGURIDAD SEGURIDAD DEL OPERADOR P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE, SIGA LAS SIGUIENTES INSTRUCCIONES: • LEA, COMPRENDA y SIGA las instrucciones del Manual del Operador , al i gual que las Advertencias y Mensajes de Seguridad. • USE GAF AS D E SEGUR IDAD , calzad[...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group In c. SEGURIDAD DB150 07/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-2 SEGURIDAD INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURI DAD Y PRÁCTICAS GENERALES El mejor operador es un oper ador cuidadoso. La se guridad es de import ancia funda mental p ara el fabr icante, y tamb ién debería serlo p ara el propiet ario u operador . La mayoría de los accidentes se pue de[...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. Sección de Seguridad 1-1 SECCIÓN DE SEGURIDAD[...]

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Instrucciones de operaciones antes de la entrega del DISTRIB UIDOR al CLIENTE El distribuidor deberá informar al comprad or de este pr oducto las condicione s, disposiciones y procedimientos de garantía aplicables; in formar la responsabilidad del co mprador de capacitar a sus op eradores para la operación segura; rev isar el contenid o del Manu[...]

Alamo Group Ag. Division está dispue sto a suministrar un (1) Video de Prácticas de Seguridad p ara Cort adoras AEM Por favor enviar: Video de Seguridad p ara el Operador de Cort adoras AEM/FEMA – formato VHS Vide o de Seguridad para el Ope rador de Cortadora s AEM/FEMA – formato DVD Manual del Operad or de la Cortadora Manual de Seguridad de[...]

A fin de reducir la tasa de accid entes y mejorar la ope ra ció n segura de las cort adoras, Alamo Grou p Ag Division se ha asociado con otros fab ricantes de la industria p ara de sarro llar el video y la guía d e Prácticas de Seguridad para Cortadoras Industria l es y Agrícolas AEM/FEMA. El video explica a los operado res de tractores y cort [...]

Al propiet ario/operador/distribuidor Este Manual del Operado r es una parte esencia l de la o peración segura de est a máquina y se debe manten er con la unidad siempre. El imp lemento incluye un port a manual donde se pu ede guardar el manual de ma nera adecuada. Si el manu al se extravía o se daña, puede so licitar otra co pia sin carg o a u[...]

©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. DB150 Publicado en 07/1 1 Parte nº. 02964566C MANUAL DE OPERADOR RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.com CORT ADORA CON BRAZO HYDRÁU LICO Este Manual del Operador es una parte esenc ial de la oper ación segura de esta máquina y se debe mantener con la unidad siem[...]