RHINO RHD62 manual

©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 Published 02/1 1 Part No. 803215C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 E-mail: parts@servis-rhino.com Super Heavy Duty Flail Mower This Operator' s Manual is an integral p art of th e safe operation of this machine and must be maintaine d with the un it at all [...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts are pote ntially hazardous . There is no substitute for a cautious, safe- minded operator who recognizes the poten tial hazards and fo llows reasonable safety practice s. The manufacturer has designed this impleme nt to be used with all its safety equipment pro perly atta ched to minim[...]

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T able of Content s SAFETY SECTION ........... ................................. .......................................... .............. ........... 1- 1 General Safety Inst ructions and Practices ................ ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. . .................... 1-2 Operator Safety In struc tions and[...]

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Safety Section 1-1 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SECTION[...]

SAFETY RHD 02/11 Safety Section 1-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor . Safety is of primary import ance to the manu facturer and should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents ca n be avoided by being a ware of your equipment, your sur roundings, and observing c e[...]

SAFETY RHD 02/11 Safety Section 1-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Operator Safety Instr uctions and Practices The rot ating par ts of this machin e continue to rot ate even after the PT O has b een turned of f. The operator sho uld remain in the op erator ’ s seat for 60 se conds af ter the bra ke has been set, the PTO d isengaged, the tractor[...]

SAFETY RHD 02/11 Safety Section 1-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Always read carefully and comply fully with the manufacturer ’s instructions when handling oil, solvents, cleansers, and any other chemical agent. (SG-22) KEEP A WA Y FROM ROT A TING ELEMEN TS to prevent entanglement and possible serious injury or death. (SG-24) Never allow chil[...]

SAFETY RHD 02/11 Safety Section 1-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices 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 opera[...]

SAFETY RHD 02/11 Safety Section 1-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Flail Mowers are capa ble under adverse conditio ns of throwing objects for great dist ances (300 feet or more) and causing ser ious injury or death. Follow safety messages carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY AR E WITHIN 300 FEET UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflectors , Chain Guards[...]

SAFETY RHD 02/11 Safety Section 1-7 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do not mount or dismount th e T ract or while the tracto r is moving. Mo unt the T ractor only when the T ractor and all moving part s are completelystopped. (SG-12) S tart tractor only when pr operly seated in the T ractor seat. S tarting a tractor in gear can resu lt in injury o[...]

SAFETY RHD 02/11 Safety Section 1-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do Not operate this equip men t in areas wher e in se ct s such as bees may attack you and/or cause you to lose contro l of the equip ment. If you must enter in such areas, use a tractor with an enclosed Cab and close the windows to pr event insects from entering. If a tractor cab[...]

SAFETY RHD 02/11 Safety Section 1-9 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Avoid mo wing in reverse direction when poss ible. Check to ma ke sure the re are no persons behind the mower and use extreme care when mowing in reverse. Mow only at a slow ground speed whe r e you can safely operate and control the tractor and mower . Never mow an area that yo u[...]

SAFETY RHD 02/11 Safety Section 1- 10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Connecting or Disconnecting Im plement Safety Instructions and Practices DO NOT allow any person under a folded wing unless wing is securely locked up or suppor ted. DO NOT approach the Imple ment unless the T ractor is turned off an d all motion has ceased. Ne ver work under th[...]

SAFETY RHD 02/11 Safety Section 1- 11 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Instructions and Practices Be particularly ca reful when transporting the Im plement with the T ractor . T urn curves or go up hills only at a low speed and using a grad ual steering angle. Rear mounted implements move the center of gravity to the rea r and [...]

SAFETY RHD 02/11 Safety Section 1- 12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s accident s and injuries can r esult from operating this equipment at high speeds. Understand the T ractor and Implem ent and how it handles before transporting on stree ts and hi ghways. Make su[...]

SAFETY RHD 02/11 Safety Section 1- 13 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Maintenanc e an d Servic e Saf ety Instructions and Practices Make sure the PTO shield , integral driveline shie lds, and input shields are installe d when using PTO-d riven equipment. Always replace any shield if it is damaged or missing. (S3PT -8) Relieve hydraulic pr essure p[...]

SAFETY RHD 02/11 Safety Section 1- 14 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace whe n necessary with au thorized service part s. Look for loose fastener s, worn or broken p arts, and leaky or loose fittings. Make sure all pins h ave cotter pins and washers. Serious in jury may occur from not mainta[...]

SAFETY RHD 02/11 Safety Section 1- 15 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Concluding Safety Instr uctions and Practices Wear glo ves and exercise care when handling blad es. Blades are SHARP and can cause lacerations t o hands an d other parts of the body if not safely hand led. (SSM -09) T o preve nt tipping of Im plement when stored in folded positi[...]

SAFETY RHD 02/11 Safety Section 1- 16 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Rhino supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe op eration. Damage to th e decals may occur while in shipping, use, or reco nditioning. Rhino care s about the safe ty of it s customers, operators, and bystanders, and will replace the safety deca[...]

SAFETY RHD 02/11 Safety Section 1- 17 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 00725746 1 PELIGRO T ra nslate Saf ety Mater ial 2. 00773723 1 PELIGRO T ranslate Driveline Instructions 3. 002369 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard 4. 002425 1 DANGER Front Shield 5. 00756004 ref DANGER Shield Missing 6. 00756005 ref DANGER Rotating [...]

SAFETY RHD 02/11 Safety Section 1- 18 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description Peligro T ranslation, If you do not know how to read English, please find someone who knows how to read English. P/N 00725746 PELIGRO! S panish T ranslati on for Driveline Safety P/N 00773723[...]

SAFETY RHD 02/11 Safety Section 1- 19 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Danger! Mult-Hazard W arning. Failing to follow these Safety Messages an d Operating Instructions can cause serious bo dily injury or even death to operator and others in th e area. P/N 002369[...]

SAFETY RHD 02/11 Safety Section 1- 20 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY DANGER! Keep Away! If front deflector shield is removed from flail housing, seriou s injury to or amputatio n of hands, feet, or limbs may occur from blades contact. Always ma ke sure that all shields are in plac e at all times . P/N 002425 DANGER! Guard Missing, Do Not Oper ate[...]

SAFETY RHD 02/11 Safety Section 1- 21 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY DANGER! - Keep Aw ay - Thrown Objects. Insp ect area before mowing. Do not let ro tating blades contact solid objects. Oper ate only if all Guards - Deflectors are in pla ce. Do not opera te with Mower or Wing raised of f the ground. S top mowing if Passerby enter the area . St [...]

SAFETY RHD 02/11 Safety Section 1- 22 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transpo rt or operate without the SM V . P/N 03200347 Instructions to properly lubricate and check mower for potential problems pr ior to operation. P/N 000108 Information that Grease Fitting is present and[...]

SAFETY RHD 02/11 Safety Section 1- 23 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Cutting Height Adjustment Chart P/N 002023 Operator's Manu al (with repair p arts) and warranty was attached to this implement during fina l inspection. P/N 00763977 For safety and to guarantee optimum product reliability always u s e genuine RHINO repla cement parts. P/N 0[...]

SAFETY RHD 02/11 Safety Section 1- 24 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY RHD62 Logo P/N 00775934 RHD74 Logo P/N 00775935 RHD96 Logo P/N 02983074 RHINO LOGO P/N D301[...]

SAFETY RHD 02/11 Safety Section 1- 25 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Logo Product Name: Rhino P/N D302[...]

SAFETY RHD 02/11 Safety Section 1- 26 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Federal Laws and Re gulations This section is intended to explain in broad terms the conc ept and effect of federal laws and regulations conce rning employer and employee eq uipment operators. This section is no t intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should not be c[...]

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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 ALERT! 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 me[...]

4 Industrial/Agricultural Mower T ypes Mowers are used for pastur e clipping, crop residue 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 Boom[...]

5 Follow A Safety Program Protect Y ourself W ear personal protective 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 offer ed. 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 around the ar ea 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 -thrown 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 operat[...]

14 Operate Safely Mower -Thrown 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, Pr oper Equipment Shut Down Practices. ) Sloping ground pa[...]

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 protective 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 — H[...]

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 replace tir e ballast if equipped. See manufacturer’ s speci cations for ballast requ[...]

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 letreros de seguridad, en manuales u otros lugar es. Cuando vea este símbolo, manté[...]

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 r ealizado cortes en el terreno 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 r esbaladizos. — Mantenga los pies y las manos lejos de los controles. — Use los asideros y los peldaños durante el descenso. — Enfrente la máquin[...]

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[...]

Introduction Section 2-1 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SECTION[...]

INTRODUCTION RHD 02/11 Introductio n Section 2- 2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Flail Mower is designed with ca re and built with quality materials by skilled workers . Proper assembly , maintenance, and ope rating practices, as described in this manual, will help t he owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine[...]

INTRODUCTION RHD 02/11 Introductio n Section 2- 3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The Super Heavy Duty Flail is mad e from the proven, time-tested de sign of Rhino, offering you a m anicured look with substantial safety . It is t he ideal machine not only for roadside us e, but also for p arks, playgrounds, school grounds, and even golf cour[...]

INTRODUCTION RHD 02/11 Introductio n Section 2- 4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator ’s Manual, comp letely underst and the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement. 2. Fill out the Warranty Card i[...]

Assembly Section 3-1 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y SECTION[...]

ASSEMBLY RHD 02/11 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y General The mower comes shipped fr om the factory complete ly set up. The only assembly required is to r emove the driveline from it s shipping positio n and attach it to the ge arbox. Driveline Att achment Before starting a ssembly , make certain that all paint, dir t, and [...]

Operation Sec tio n 4- 1 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION SECTION[...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Sec tio n 4- 2 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Rhino RHD62, RHD74, RHD88 & RHD96 SUPER-HEA VY -DUTY FLAIL MOWER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Rhino RHD flail mowers are manufact ured with quality material by skilled workers. These mowers are designed for cutting grass and small weeds up to 1”. Th e mower is equippe[...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Sec tio n 4- 3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. St andard Equipment and Specifications RHD 62 RHD74 Horsepower Required (Min.) 25HP 30HP T racto r PTO 540 RPM 540 RPM Cutting Capacity 1” 1” Cutting Height 1” - 6”” 1” - 6” Cutting Width 62” 74” Overall Width 70” 82” Overall Length 40” 40 ?[...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Sec tio n 4- 4 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The Mower is designed for certai n mowing applications an d is rated to cut up to a specific size vegeta tion (see Mower S tandard Eq uipm ent and S pecifications ). DO NO T use this mower to cut vegeta tion above the Mower ’s rated cap acity or to cut any type of no[...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Sec tio n 4- 5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. T ractor Requirement s The tractor used to operate the mower must h ave t he power , capacity and required equipment to safely operate the mowe r at a g ro und speed b etwe en 2 a nd 5 MP H. Oper ating th e mo wer with a tra ctor tha t doe s not meet the follow ing[...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Sec tio n 4- 6 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.3 T ractor Horsepower The horsepower requ ired to operate th e mower depends on many factors including the ve getation to be cut, terrain con dition, oper ator experi ence, and condition of the mower and tracto r . For most mowing co ndition, the RHD62 mower requires[...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Sec tio n 4- 7 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Before attaching mower to tractor , it will be necessary th at each tra ctor lower hitc h arms ha ve freedom of movement that th e mower is completely independent of tractor mo vement. This will allow the mower to pivot sideways as well as move vertically . Some tract[...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Sec tio n 4- 8 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never oper ate the Tractor and Mower if the Impl ement input driveline is directly connected to the T ractor transmission. T ractor braking dista n ces can be substantially incr eased by the momentum of the rot ating Mower blades driving the T ractor transmission even [...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Sec tio n 4- 9 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 4.2 Dismounting the T ractor Before dismoun ting, park the tractor and implement on a reasonab ly level surface, apply the par king brake, idle the engine down , disengage the PTO, and lower t he im plement to the ground. Shut down the tractor engine accord ing to the[...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Section 4- 10 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.1 Connecting the Mower A-Frame to the T ractor 1. M ake sure the tractor is equipp ed with the correct PTO shaf t. Change shafts if needed. 2. S horten or remove the tractor drawbar to avoid interference when ra ising and lowering the mower . 3. B oard the tracto r an[...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Section 4- 11 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 4. T urn off the tractor engine and dismount. 5. O ne lift arm at a time, align a rm end hole between the set of A-fra me lift lugs. Insert hitch pin through the lug and arm ho les and insert retaining pin into hitch pin. 6. W alk around to opposite sid e and repeat pr[...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Section 4- 12 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.1 Roller Height Adjustment The mower ’s cutting height is set by position ing the roller assem bly for ea ch mower section. Each section must be set at the same height to ensure an even cut a cross the enti re width of the mower . 1. Place the tractor an d mower on [...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Section 4- 13 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.1 Driveline Length Check When fitting the mower to the tractor , the telescoping dr iveline must be inspected to ensure that at its most compressed position, the profiles do not “bottom out”, an d when at its far thest extended position, there is sufficie nt enga[...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Section 4- 14 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION “Bottoming Out” Check Procedure • Disconnect driveline from the tractor and slide the profiles toge th er until fully com p re ss ed . • Place a mark on the inner shield 1/8” from the end of the o uter shield and reattach the driveline to the PT O Shaft. • W[...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Section 4- 15 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9. PRE-OPERA TION INSPECTION AND SERVICE Before each use, a pre- operation inspectio n and service of the implement a nd tractor must be perform ed. This includes routine mainten ance and scheduled lub ricat ion, inspecting that all safety devices are equippe d and fun[...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Section 4- 16 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.1 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. The following are some of the items that require da[...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Section 4- 17 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The operator’s manual and safety signs af fixed on the unit contain important instru ctions on the saf e and proper use of the equi pment. Maintain these importan t safety features on the implement in go od condition to ensure the information is available to the oper[...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Section 4- 18 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Inspect the conditi on of the drive belt s. • Ensure the slip clutch (rear mower sectio n only) is properly adjusted a nd the friction plates are not frozen togeth er . Reference the Maintenanc e Section for prope r slip clutch maintenanc e. • Ensure the sl op c[...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Section 4- 19 © 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 RHD 02/11 Operation Section 4- 20 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Flail 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 with [...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Section 4- 21 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport requ ires the operator p ossess a thorough knowledg e of the model being operated an d precautions to t ake while driving with an attached imp lem ent. Ensure the tractor has the cap acity to handle the weigh[...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Section 4- 22 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Always disengage the tracto r differential lock when tu rning. When engaged the dif f erential lock will prevent or limit the tractor from turning. During normal cutting cond itions, locking the dif ferential provides no be nefit and should not be used. 10.1 St arting t[...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Section 4- 23 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.3 Raising the Mower Using the tractor 3-point hitch control lever , raise the mower of f the ground a bout 6”, or just hig h enough to clear any groun d obstacl e s. When raising the mower , make su re all connection point s are securely a ttached and at least 1?[...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Section 4- 24 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.4 Driving the T ractor and Mower S tart of f driving at a slow speed and gradually increase your speed while maintain ing control of the tractor and mower . Moving slowly at first will also prevent the tractor from rearing up and loss of steering c ontrol. The tracto[...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Section 4- 25 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines When crossing ditches with steep banks or going up sharp inclines, it is possibl e that the main driveline inner profile will pe netrate into the ou ter housing to it s maximum depth until the assembly becomes solid (driveline i[...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Section 4- 26 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Inclines and ditches should be app roached along a line which is at an an gle as shown. This type of path will reduce the possib ility of over-collapse of the driveline and re sulting damag e. If the gradient is so steep that such an approach increase s the possibility [...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Section 4- 27 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Many varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can become ent angled in the operating p a rts of the mower head. These items could then swing outside the housin g at greater velocities than the blad es. Such a situation is extremely hazard ous and could res[...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Section 4- 28 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Flail Mowers are capa ble under adverse conditio ns of throwing objects for great dist ances (300 feet or more) and causing ser ious injury or death. Follow safety messages carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY AR E WITHIN 300 FEET UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflectors , C[...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Section 4- 29 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1.4 PTO RPM and Ground S peed Ground speed for mowing will depend upon the height, type , and density of vege tation to be cut. Recommended speed for ef ficient mower performan ce is between 2 and 5 mph(3-8 kp h). Oper ate the mower at its full rated PTO sp eed to ma[...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Section 4- 30 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not mow with two machines in the same ar ea except with Cab tractors with the wind ows closed. (SGM-1 1 ) Mow only in conditions where y ou have clear visibility in daylight or with adequate artificial lighting. Never mow in darkness o r foggy cond itions where yo u [...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Section 4- 31 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1.6 Shutting Down the Implement T o shut down the implement, first bring the tractor to a complete stop. Then slow down the implement by reducing the eng ine speed before di sengaging the PTO. W ait for all motion to stop before proceeding to drive or shut dow n the [...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Section 4- 32 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never stand or allow another person to st and between a running T ractor and the Mower when disconnecting the Implement fro m the T rac tor 3-poin t hitch. Always shut the Tractor off comp letely and set the pa rking brake before at tempting to disconnect the Mower pins[...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Section 4- 33 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never work under the Implement, the fra mework, or any lifted component unless the Implement is securely supporte d or blocked up to prevent sudden or inadvertent falling which could cause serious injury or even death. (SG-14) 13. MOWER STORAGE Properly prep aring and [...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Section 4- 34 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION If the tractor ’s hydraulic pump is not indepen dent of the tr actor PT O, or if the tractor PTO has to be ru n to have hydraulic power , disconnect the mower driveline from the tracto r PTO output shaft. Secure the driveline to the mower deck to prevent drive line da[...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Section 4- 35 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 14.1 T ransporting on Public Road ways Extreme caution should be used wh en transpo rting the tracto r and imp lement on public roa dways. The tractor must be eq uipped with all required safety warn ing featur es includin g a SMV emb lem and fla shing warnin g lights t[...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Section 4- 36 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Make sure that all tr actor flashing warning light s, headlight s, and brake/t ail lights are fun ctioning properly befor e proceeding onto public road s. While newer model tractors have plenty o f lighting to provide warning sig nals and operating light ing, most older[...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Section 4- 37 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 14.2 Hauling the T racto r and Implement Before transporting a loade d tractor and imple ment, measure the height and width dimension s and gross weight of the complete loaded unit. Ensure that the load will be in compliance wit h the legal limits set for the areas tha[...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Section 4- 38 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 15. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Remedy Excessive Vi brations Check gearb ox bolt s. T ighten if loose Check for missing knives on Replace missing kn ives cutter shaft. Check to see if knives are Fre e knive s so th ey swing . free swinging. Blade broken[...]

OPERATION RHD 02/11 Operation Section 4- 39 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Clutch Slips Excessively Clutch linings badl y worn or Repair clutch per maintena nce plates warped. section of manuals. T oo much power for clutch. Reduce ground speed and material intake. Oil on facings. Replace facings. Friction facings glazed. Clean with emery clot[...]

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Maintenanc e Sec tio n 5- 1 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION[...]

MAINTENANCE RHD 02/11 Maintenance Section 5 -2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Maintenance Instructions Before operating the mower , make sure it is properly lubricated and thoroughly in spected. Only a minimum of time and ef fort is required to regularly lubr icate and ma int ain this machine to prov ide long life and trouble free operation[...]

MAINTENANCE RHD 02/11 Maintenance Section 5 -3 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Lubrication Do not let excess grea se collect on or ar ound parts, particularly when operating in sandy areas. The accompanying illustration show s lubrication points. The chart gives the frequency of lubricat ion in hours, based on normal operating conditions. Se[...]

MAINTENANCE RHD 02/11 Maintenance Section 5 -4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE LOCA TION LUBE INTER V AL LEVER ACTION PUMPS A. Cuttershaft Bearings 8 Hours 4-6 B. Roller Bearings 8 Hours 8-10* C. Mower Idler Arm 8 Hours 1-2 D. Banjo Bearing 8 Hours 2-3 E. Banjo Coupling 8 Hours 2-3 F . Cross & Bearings 8 Hours 2-3 G . T elescoping Tubes [...]

MAINTENANCE RHD 02/11 Maintenance Section 5 -5 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Banjo Gearbox The gearbox should not re quire a dditional lubricant unless the box is cracked or a seal is lea king. It is recommended that th e ch eck plu g be re moved af ter every 8 to 10 hours of opera tion and oil added until it shows proper level. Use Rhino [...]

MAINTENANCE RHD 02/11 Maintenance Section 5 -6 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Driveline Shield The Driveline Integral Shields should not beco me dented or otherwise dam aged. The Integr al Shield Assembly has a Nylon Bearing at each end and should turn freely . This nylon bearing should r equire lubrication every 8 hours. T o remove the Int[...]

MAINTENANCE RHD 02/11 Maintenance Section 5 -7 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Slip Clutch A slip clutch is incorporated in the PT O driveline. It is designed to slip , absorb the shock lo ad, and protect th e driveline. After the first ho ur of operation, the slip clutch should be checked for overheat ing. Afte r this first check, the slip [...]

MAINTENANCE RHD 02/11 Maintenance Section 5 -8 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE T o Disassemble Universal Joint 1. Remove all sn ap rings. 2. Position joint in lo ose vice, stri ke top arm of unsupported yoke to drive the top cup up. Repeat on o pposite side. 3. If you cannot grip the loosened ca p per S tep 4, use a pointed tool to tip a nee[...]

MAINTENANCE RHD 02/11 Maintenance Section 5 -9 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE T o Reassemble Universal Joint 1. Smear grea se into bear ings and ch eck for di rt. CAUTION! Make sure all needle bearin gs are seated properly . 2. Insert cup and cross. Drive in with spa ce r . 3. Insert snap ring 4. Insert second cup and hold cross into cup. D[...]

MAINTENANCE RHD 02/11 Maintenance Section 5-10 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE 5. Drive cup down with spacer and insert snap rin g 6. T o loos en cross, s trike yoke arm and check cross for free rotation 7. Position second yoke on cross. Repeat S teps 2 to 6. 8. Grease Kit after assembly is completed.[...]

MAINTENANCE RHD 02/11 Maintenance Section 5-11 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Replacing Cutter Unit Drive Belt 1. Place unit on ground or support securely . 2. Remove belt guard. 3. Remove idler arm spring. 4. Remove extension shaft housin g mounting bracket front bolt and loosen rear bolt. 5. Loosen extension shaft housing mountin g bracke[...]

MAINTENANCE RHD 02/11 Maintenance Section 5-12 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Changing Rotation of Cuttershaf t S tandard shaft rot ation is forward rotatio n as shown in the Figure ASM-FL-0072. T o re verse cutters haft rotatio n , the wing drive gearbo x must be flipped o v er 180 degree s and the center mower drive component s moved to t[...]

MAINTENANCE RHD 02/11 Maintenance Section 5-13 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Roller Bearing Replacement 1. Remove roller and both bearing and bracket assemb lies from mower . Lift the mower on ly high enough to remove the roller a ssembly . 2. Slide bearing and bracke t assemblies of f each end of roller . If replacing with new bearing and[...]

MAINTENANCE RHD 02/11 Maintenance Section 5-14 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Cuttershaf t Bearing Replacement OUTBOARD (DRIVE) BEARING 1. Lift cutter unit to ma ximum horizontal heig ht; then, securely support ends of cutterhousing. 2. Remove enough knives to place a floor ja ck under center of cuttershaf t. 3. Securely support cutters haf[...]

MAINTENANCE RHD 02/11 Maintenance Section 5-15 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Cuttershaf t Bearing Replacement (cont’d) 1. Remove belt guard. 2. Remove spring fr om idler arm. 3. Remove extension shaft housing m ounting bracke t fa steners at the cutterhousing. Pivot mounting bracket assembly and remove drive belt. 4. Remove fasteners tha[...]

MAINTENANCE RHD 02/11 Maintenance Section 5-16 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Cuttershaf t Replacement NOTE: It is recommended that cutte rshaft bea ring an d housing assemb lies be replaced when replacin g cuttershaft. 1. Place unit on the ground or securely su pport at a convenie nt height. 2. Remove cuttershaft bearing an d housing assem[...]

MAINTENANCE RHD 02/11 Maintenance Section 5-17 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Cutter Knives Cutter knives are att ached to the cutter shaf t with hardened pin and cotter pins. These pi ns are supplied with the knife kit. T o remove existing knives, remove and di scard these pins an d install new knives using new pins. Knife pins must be ins[...]

MAINTENANCE RHD 02/11 Maintenance Section 5-18 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE General Information on Flail Mower V ibration FLAIL MOWERS - INFORMA TION BULLETIN NO. 5 Excessive Vibration Vibration is a MONSTER and if allowed to continu e unchecked, ca n cause the complete break-up of a machine in a very short time. A properly operated Flail[...]

MAINTENANCE RHD 02/11 Maintenance Section 5-19 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE The actual speed at which the harm onic will occur will vary with each mo wer and each insta llation. T o avoid this harmonic vibration when op erating the mower , it may be necessary to adju st the engine speed of th e tracto r up or down. Some units have a harmo[...]

RHINO LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED W ARRANTIES 1.01. Rhino w arrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, governm ental, or municip al purchaser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for six months to the original commercial or industrial purchaser (“Purchaser”) that the goods purchased are free from defects in material [...]

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

RHD-SOM-02/1 1 P/N 803215C Printed U.S.A RHD62, RHD74 RHD88, RHD96 SUPER HEA VY DUTY FLAIL MOWER[...]