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© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. 172 Published 02/1 1 Part No. 00781400C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.com ROT AR Y 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, UN[...]
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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[...]
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In order to r educe accidents and enhance the safe o peration 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 indust[...]
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Alamo Group Ag. Division will provide one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices Vi deo Please Send Me: VHS Format – AEM/FE MA Mower Operator Safety V ideo DVD Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety V ideo Mower Operator ’ s Manual AEM Mower Operator ’ s Safety Manual Requester Name:___________ ______________________Phone:_________________________[...]
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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 operation, and maintenance, to review the S[...]
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T able of Content s SAFETY SECTION ... .................................................................. ................... 1-1 GENERAL SA FETY INSTRUCTIO NS AND PRACTICES ........ ................ ............. ................ ............. .............. 1-2 OPERATOR SAFETY ............... ............. ................ ............. .........[...]
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Front End Weight ............... ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. ................ ........ ............ ................ .... 4-5 Power Take Off (PTO) .................... ................ ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. .. ..................... ....... 4-6 Tire Sp[...]
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BLADE CARRIER INSTALLATION .................... ......... ....... ............. ................ ............. ............. ......... ............ 5-10 BLADE REMOVAL .... ............ ............. ................. ............ ................. ............. ............ ............. ............. ............ 5-10 Blade Bolt Inspection .......[...]
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Safety Section 1-1 SAFETY SECTION[...]
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SAFETY 172 02/11 Safety Section 1-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INSTRU CTIONS AND PRACTICES A careful oper ator is the best operator . Safety is of primary import ance to the manufacturer and should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents can be avoided by be ing aware of your equipment, your sur roundings, and observing cert [...]
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SAFETY 172 02/11 Safety Section 1-3 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY OPERA TOR SAFETY TO A VOID SERIOUS IN JUR Y OR D EA TH DO THE FOLLOWING: • READ, UNDERST AND and FOLLOW Operator's Manual instructions, Warnings and Safety Me ssages. • WEAR SAFETY GLASSES , safety shoes, hard hat, hearing prot ection and gloves when opera ting or repair[...]
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SAFETY 172 02/11 Safety Section 1-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY CONNECTION OR DISCONNE CTING IMPLEMENT SAFETY TO A VOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH FROM BEING CRUSHED BY TRACTOR OR IMPLEMENT : WHEN BACKING tractor to imple ment hitch: • DO NOT ALLOW BYST ANDERS between tractor and implement BEFORE connecting an d disconnecting imp lement hitch:[...]
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SAFETY 172 02/11 Safety Section 1-5 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. 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 U[...]
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SAFETY 172 02/11 Safety Section 1-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY THROWN OBJECT 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 ASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 300 FEET UNLESS: • All[...]
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SAFETY 172 02/11 Safety Section 1-7 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY THROWN OBJECTS HA ZARDS (CONTINUED) MOWER OPERA TION: • DO NOT e xceed mower' s rated Cutting Capacity or cut non-vege tative material. • USE ENCLOSED TRACTOR CABS when two or more mowers ar e operating in mowing area. • Do Not mow in areas where bees or insect s may a[...]
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SAFETY 172 02/11 Safety Section 1-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. 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 BU[...]
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SAFETY 172 02/11 Safety Section 1-9 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY PTO ENT ANGLEMENT HAZARDS KEEP A W A Y FROM ROT A TING DRIVELINES AND ELEMENTS T O A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH: ST A Y A W A Y and KEEP hands, feet and body AW A Y from rotating bl ades, drivelines and p arts until all moving element s have stopped. • STOP , LOOK and LISTE[...]
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SAFETY 172 02/11 Safety Sectio n 1-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. 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 AW AY and KEEP HANDS, FEET and BODY A W A Y from rotating blades, drivelines and part s until all moving elements have stopped. • DO NOT put han[...]
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SAFETY 172 02/11 Safety Section 1- 11 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY HIGH PRESSURE OILLEAK HAZARDS 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 con nections in GOOD CONDITION and TIGHT before applying syst[...]
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SAFETY 172 02/11 Safety Sectio n 1-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ELECTRICAL & FIRE HAZARDS TO A VOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH FROM ELECTRICAL CONT ACT WHEN WORKING AROUND ELECTRICAL POWER LI NES, GAS LINES AND UTILITY LINES : • INSPECT mowing area for overhead or underground el ectrical power lines, obstructions, gas lines, cables and U[...]
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SAFETY 172 02/11 Safety Section 1- 13 © 201 1 A lamo 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 ve[...]
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SAFETY 172 02/11 Safety Sectio n 1-14 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. 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 : • S[...]
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SAFETY 172 02/11 Safety Section 1- 15 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY PA R T S I N F O R M AT I O N PA R T S I N F O R M AT I O N Rhino mowers use bala nced and matched system compone nts for blade car riers, blades, cuttershaft s, knives, knife hangers, roll ers, drivetrain component s, and be arings. These parts are made and tested to Rhino spe[...]
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SAFETY 172 02/11 Safety Sectio n 1-16 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Rhino supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe operation . Damage to the de cals may occur while in shipping, use or reconditioning. Rhino ca re s about the safety of it s cu stomers, operators and bystande rs, and will replace the safety decal[...]
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SAFETY 172 02/11 Safety Section 1- 17 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. D389 1 Decal Sheet Multi Hazard 2. D388 1 Decal Sheet Driveline Hazards 3. D137 1 IMPORT ANT CCW Rotation 4. D395 1 WARNING Blade Bolt T orque 5. 00760657 1 IMPOR T ANT Genuine Parts 6. D302 2 LOGO Rhino (4x6) 7. 00771283 1 W ARRANTY 5-Y e[...]
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SAFETY 172 02/11 Safety Sectio n 1-18 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description[...]
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SAFETY 172 02/11 Safety Section 1- 19 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY[...]
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SAFETY 172 02/11 Safety Sectio n 1-20 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY[...]
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SAFETY 172 02/11 Safety Section 1- 21 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY[...]
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SAFETY 172 02/11 Safety Sectio n 1-22 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY[...]
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SAFETY 172 02/11 Safety Section 1- 23 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY[...]
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SAFETY 172 02/11 Safety Sectio n 1-24 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Federal Laws and Re gulations This section is intended to explain in broad terms the conc ept and effect of federal laws and regulations conce rning employer and employee eq uipment operators. Thi s section is not i ntended as a legal interpre tation of the law and should not be[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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 ?[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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8 Follow A Safety Program Some Rules Y ou Must W ork 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)[...]
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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[...]
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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 [...]
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11 Prepare For Safe Operation T ractor And Mower Contr ols 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. — Che[...]
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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-[...]
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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[...]
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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 [...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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). [...]
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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 — [...]
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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: ?[...]
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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[...]
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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 [...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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?[...]
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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[...]
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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 [...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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. — [...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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 [...]
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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[...]
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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 [...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 172 02/11 Introduction Section 2-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION We are pleased to have as a Rhino custo mer . Y our Rot ary Cutter has been carefu lly designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers to give maximum servic e with minimum down time. This manual is provided to give you the n ecessary opera[...]
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INTRODUCTION 172 02/11 Introduction Section 2-3 INTRODUCTION © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. The Rhino 172 Rot ary Mower is designed for med ium duty applications such as weed, grass, corn stalks an d light brush to 1-1/2” diameter . These mowers are single spindle with two free-swinging blad es. Free swinging blades reduce the shock of impact when a s[...]
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INTRODUCTION 172 02/11 Introduction Section 2-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION KEY OPERA T ION POINTS • Cutting performance and distr ibution are best when cu tter is level from side to side and front to rear . • In extra heavy material, rear chains will allow better discharge and better distri bution than so lid rear bands. • Never o[...]
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INTRODUCTION 172 02/11 Introduction Section 2-5 INTRODUCTION © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. RHINO LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED W ARRANTIES 1.01. Rhino warrants f or one year from the purchase d ate to th e origina l non-commer cial, gove rnmental, or municipal purc haser (“Purchase r”) and warrant s for six months to the o riginal commercial or in d[...]
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ASSEMBLY 172 02/11 Assembly Section 3-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y DEALER SETUP INSTRUCTIONS The mower as received from the factory is par tially assembled and requires mini mum time to complete assembly an d is ready f or sale. The mower is shipped ve rtic ally with shipp ing bracke ts. These shipping brackets are intende d for use in tra[...]
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ASSEMBLY 172 02/11 Assembly Section 3-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y SHIELD ASSEMBL Y Before insta lling gearbox shields, check lubricant leve l in gearbox. Refe r to Maintenance Section - Gearbox. Install th e shield bracket assembly to the gearbox usin g 4 bolts and washers. Secured hinged shield to top of bracket with washer and nut. Clos[...]
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ASSEMBLY 172 02/11 Assembly Section 3-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y A-FRAME INST ALLA TION (St andard Hitch) 1. Attach th e A-Frame Bars (5) to the ri ght and left Hit ch Lugs (1 & 2) with two 5/8” x 2” bolts (20) , 5/8” locknut s (21). 2. Attach the Lif t S trap Bars (6) to the Main frame wi th two 1/2”-13 x 1-1/2” bolt s (16[...]
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ASSEMBLY 172 02/11 Assembly Section 3-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y A-FRAME INST ALLA TION (Quick Hitch) 1. Attach the A-Frame Bars (10) to the right and left Hitch Lugs (1 & 2) with two 5/8” x 2” bolts (30), 5/8” washers (23), bushing (6) and 5/8” locknuts (24). 2. Attach the Lif t S trap Bars (9) to the Mainfr ame with two 1/2[...]
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ASSEMBLY 172 02/11 Assembly Section 3-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y SHEAR BOL T or SLIP CLUTCH DRIVELINE INST ALLA TION Attach rear driveline o f U-Joint to in put shaft on gear box, install snap r ing in groov e on input shaft. NOTE: Check that Snap Ring is properly seated in groo ve. This snap ring retains dr ivelin e when shear bolt shea[...]
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ASSEMBLY 172 02/11 Assembly Section 3-7 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Front and Rear Deflectors (St andard Equipment) Deflectors : Front and Rear Deflectors (S tandard Equipment) are recommend ed for the average user and will provide protection from thro wn objects with prope r op eration under normal conditions. Deflectors must b e mainta in[...]
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ASSEMBLY 172 02/11 Assembly Section 3-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y CHAIN GUARDS (Opt ional Equipment) CHAIN GUARDS: Front and Rear Chain Guar ds (Optional Equipment) are recommen ded for higher than normal usage (100 hou rs or more per year) and will provide prot ection from thrown objects with careful operation. Chain Guards must be maint[...]
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ASSEMBLY 172 02/11 Assembly Section 3-9 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y CHECK CHAINS (Extra Equipment) Check chains are available for att achment to front of cutt er as an accessory . Check chains are used to control cut height and especially allows cutter to always be lowered to the same preset cut height. Drill a 1 1/16” hole through each l[...]
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ASSEMBLY 172 02/11 Assembly Section 3-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y OFFSET ADAPTER HITC H (EXTRA EQUIPMENT) Fasten the Of fset Adapter T ube to the three-Poin t Lift Lugs using th e hitch Pin Holes. Fasten the Adjust able Leg to the righ t Lug to offse t the Mower to the r ight. Fasten the Adjust able Leg to the lef t Lug to of fset the Mo[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 Operation Sec tion 4-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION RHINO 172 ROT AR Y MOWER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Rhino 172 rotary mowers are manufactured wit h quality material by skilled workers. These mowers are designed to cut grass, weeds, small br ush and other vegeta tive material up to 1-1/2” diameter in area s such as pas[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 Operation Sec tion 4-3 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. OPERA TOR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualifi ed operator . A qualified operator ha s read and understands th e implement and tractor Operator’s Ma nuals and is experienced in implement and tractor operation and all associate[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 Operation Sec tion 4-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 2. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS The tractor used to operate the mower must have the power cap acity to lift, pull, and oper ate the Power T ake Off ( PTO) at the mower’s rated speed while traveling at a grou nd speed between 2 and 5 MPH. Operating the mower with a tractor t[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 Operation Sec tion 4-5 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2.3 T ractor Horsepower The power requ ired to operate a mower is determine d by the tractor PTO horsepo wer . For most mowing conditions, the 172 mower re qu ires a tractor with at le ast 35 HP . Operating the mower with a tractor that does not have adequate power may[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 Operation Sec tion 4-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Do not connect the PT O driveline to the tractor or ope rate the implement unless the implement is securely connected to the tractor . 2.6 Power T ake Off (PTO) This mower is d esigned to operate at a PTO speed of 54 0. Most trac tors oper ate at eith er 540, or a comb[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 Operation Sec tion 4-7 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACT OR Before gettin g onto the tractor , the operator must read and completely underst and the implement and tractor operator manuals. If any p art of either manual is no t com pletely understood, consult an authorized dealer for a complete[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 Operation Sec tion 4-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 4. ST ARTING THE TRACTOR The operat or must have a complete un derstanding of th e placemen t, function , and opera tional use of all tractor cont rols before starting the tracto r . Review the tractor operator ’s manu al and consult an authorized dealer for tractor [...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 Operation Sec tion 4-9 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5.1 Connecting Mo wer-Lif t T ype 1. Make sure the tractor is equipped with the correct PTO shaf t. Change shaf ts if needed. 2. Shorten or re move the tractor drawbar to avoid interference when raising and lowering the mower . 3. Board the tractor a nd start the engin[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 5.2 3-Point Quick Hitch Our 3-Point Quick Hitch is designed to connect to a Quick-Att ach Coupler making mounting and dismounting your mow er easier . The 3-Point Q uick Hitch is also desig ned to connect th e cutter to a tractor ’s three-po int linkage without the [...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-11 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.1 Setting Mower Hei ght- Lift T ype - (St a ndard or Quick Hitch) 1. Park the tractor and mo wer on level ground. 2. Using the 3-po int hitch control lever , position the front of the mowe r with the side skids 1” less off th e ground than desired cut height. For [...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 5. Level the mower si de to side b y manipul ating one lower lift arm length. On most tractors, at least one of the lif t arms is designed to allow for manipulation of it s length. Shortening o r extending will allow for deck leveling from side to side. 6. Securely bl[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-13 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.2 Setting Deck Pitch Lower Horse Power - Better Fuel Effic iency T o incr ease fuel efficiency and lower ho rsepower requirement s for mower operation, the mo wer should be operat ed with the deck app roximately 3/ 4" LOWER IN THE FRONT THAN THE REAR. Operating[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-14 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 7.1 Driveline Length Check When fitting the mower to the tractor , the telescoping drive line must be inspected to ensure that at it s most compressed position, the profiles do not “bottom out” , and when a t its farthest extended position, there is sufficie nt en[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-15 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Shorten the driveline profiles as follows: • Remove the driveline from the tractor . • Raise and lower the mowe r to find the position with the shortes t distance between th e tractor PTO shaf t and cutter gearbox. Shut down the tractor and se curely block the mow[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-16 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace when necessary with au thorized servic e part s. Look for loose fa steners, worn or broken p arts, and le aky or loose fittings. Make su re all pins have cotter pins and washers. Serious in jury may occur fro[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-17 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.1 T racto r Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Refer to the tr actor operator ’s manua l 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 requi[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-18 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION • Perform scheduled lubrication as detailed in the maintenan ce section. • Ensure all decals are in place and legible. • Ensure the drivelin e is securely attached to tractor . Make sure the driveline yoke locking collar is securely seated in the grooves of the [...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-19 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Lif t T ype-Ensure the ta ilwheel beam position support bolts are proper ly installed and tightened. • Inspect all bolt s and screws and tighten to the recommended torque. OPS-R-00 39_E • Ensure the tractor PT O master shield and the mower slip clutch shield a[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-20 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION • Inspect blades and blade bolts for loosen ess and excessive wear . Make sure the mower is securely blocked up be fore crawling beneath. Replace damaged, worn and missing blades as complete set s to maintain rotary balance dur ing operation. • Ensure blade p an n[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-21 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Operating the mower wit h loose blade hardware will damage the blade holder or blades and can result in blade breakage or bl ade fastener failure. Broken blades o r bolts can be thrown out from under the mower for distances up to 300 feet. When the blades are replaced[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-22 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Inspect the Blades daily for abnormal wear . REPLACE BOTH BLAD ES on that carrier IMMEDIA TEL Y if either blade has: • Become bent or deformed fro m it’s original shape or • Any cracks are visib le, or • Deep gouges in the bl ade’s surface are presen t, or ?[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-23 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.4 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 on[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-24 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION T r actor PRE-OPERA T ION 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 wi[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-25 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Rotary Mower PRE-OPERA T ION 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 wi[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-26 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9. DRIVING THE TRACTO R AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport req uires the operator possess a thorough knowle dge of the model being operated an d precautions to t ake while driving with an att ached implem ent. Ensure the tractor has the capacity to handle the weight[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-27 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.1 St arting the T ractor The procedure to st art the tractor is model specific. Refer to the tractor operator’s manual for st arting procedures for your p articular tractor . Consult an authorized dealer if the st arting procedure is unclear . Ensure the 3-point c[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-28 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9.3 Raising the Mow er Using the tractor 3-point hi tch control lever , raise the mower off the gro und about 6”, or just h igh enough to cle ar any ground obst acles. When raising the mower , mak e su re all connection p oints are secure ly attached and at least 1?[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-29 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.5 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 its maximum depth until the assembly becomes solid (driveline is[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-30 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Inclines and ditches should be app roached along a line which is at an an gle as shown. This type o f 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 possibili[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-31 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Many varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can become ent angled in the operating p arts of the mower head. These items could then swing out side the housing at greater velocities than the blades. Such a situation is extremely hazardous and could resul[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-32 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Rotary Mowers are capable un der adverse conditions of throwing objects for great distances (30 0 feet or more) and causing se rious injury or death. Follow safety messag es carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY AR E WITHIN 300 Feet UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflectors,[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-33 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.4 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 per formance is between 2 and 5 mph(3-8 kph). Oper ate the mower at its full rated PT O speed to mai[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-34 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Do not mow with two machines in the same ar ea except with Cab tractors with the windows closed. (SGM-1 1) Mow only in conditions where y ou have clear visibility in daylight or with adequate artificial lighting. Never mow in darkne ss or foggy cond itions where you c[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-35 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not mow , or drive the tractor into material that is burning, or areas that recently burnt and may contain hot spots. Burning material, sp arks, and coals could be th rown from the mower to area s of vegetation that might ignite. T ire da mage can occur when drivin[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-36 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10.6 Right of W ay (Highway) Mowing • USE DOUBLE CHAIN GUARDS for highway , right-of-way , parks, greenbelt mowing, or all other mowing where human dwellings, vehicles, or lives tock coul d be within 300 feet of the mow er . • No shielding is 100% effective in pre[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-37 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never st and or allow anoth er person to stand between a running T ractor an d the Mower when disconnecting the Impleme nt from the T ractor 3-point hitch. 10.7 Shutting Down the Implement T o shut down attached mower head, first bring the tractor to a complete st op.[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-38 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Always shut the T ractor completely down, pl ace the transmission in park , and set the parking brake before you or anyone else attemp t s to connect or disco nnect the Implement and T racto r hitches. (S3P T -15) T o disconnect the mower , first exte nd the tractor 3[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-39 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 12. MOWER STORAGE Properly prep aring and storing the mower at the en d of the season is critical to maintaining it s appearance and to help ensure years of de pendable service. The following are suggeste d storage procedures: • Thoroughly cle an all debris of f the[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-40 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Before transporting th e tractor and mower , idle the tractor engine, di sengage the PTO an d wait for all mower moving parts to come to a complete stop. Once all mower part s are completely stopped, raise the mower to transport height. NOTE: When raising the mower , [...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-41 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 13.2 T ransp orting on Public Roadways Extreme caution should be used wh en transporting the tractor and implement on public roa dways. The tractor must be eq uipped with all required safety warn ing featur es including a SMV embl em and flash ing warning lights to al[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-42 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 13.3 Hauling the T ractor and Implement Before transporting a loaded tractor an d implement, measure the height an d width dimensions and gro ss weight of the complete load ed unit. Ensure that the lo ad will be in c ompliance with the legal limits set for the areas t[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-43 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 14. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Pos sible Cause Remedy Uneven Cut Excessive ground spe ed. Reduce ground speed. Blades worn, dull, or ben t. Replace blades. (Refer to “Maintenance” se ction). Mower not level side to side. Adjust. (Refer to “Assembly” section[...]
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OPERATION 172 02/11 O peration Section 4-44 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Gearbox Noisy Low Lubricant. Check lubricant level. Rough gears. Run in or change Gears. Worn Bear ing. Replace Bearing. Gearbox Leaking Damaged Oil Seal. Replace Seal. Bent Shaft. Replace Oil Seal and Shaf t. Oil Seal Race r ough. Replace Shaf t or repair Race. Oil S[...]
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MAINTENANCE 172 02/11 Maintenance Se ction 5-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE 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 IMPL[...]
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MAINTENANCE 172 02/11 Maintenance Se ction 5-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE P ARTS INFORMA TION Before operating your Rot ary Cutter , make sure it is properly lubricated and th oroughly inspected. Only a minimum of time and effort is requir ed to regularly lubr icate and maintain this m achine to provide long life and trouble free oper at[...]
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MAINTENANCE 172 02/11 Maintenance Se ction 5-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Gearbox Lubrication The gearbox should be full (18 ounces) 0.54 liters and not require addition al lubricant unless the box is cracked or a seal is leaking. It is recommended that the 1/8” oil level plug ( Figure Mn tP-R-0 009) be removed after ev ery 10 hou rs o[...]
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MAINTENANCE 172 02/11 Maintenance Se ction 5-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE DRIVELINE LUBRICA TION Grease Fittings are located on the Cross Asse mbly of each U-Joint and on the telescoping tubes. Grease the U-Joint af ter each 8 hours of use. Figure MntP-R -0021. Do not force grease through the Needle Cup Assemblies. Grease the telescoping[...]
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MAINTENANCE 172 02/11 Maintenance Se ction 5-7 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SHEAR PIN YOKE LUBRICA T ION Y oke is supplied with a grease fitting to lube between ge arbox shaft and yoke . This allows yo ke to spin freely on gear box shaft when pin shears. Failure to lube ma y cause yoke to gall and sp in weld to shaf t. Applying a small amo[...]
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MAINTENANCE 172 02/11 Maintenance Se ction 5-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Inspect Blades daily for norma l wear . If Blades have a notch worn into the leading worn into the leading edge at the lowe r bend more than 1/2” DEEP (due to running in gravel and/or the ground), REPLACE BOTH BLADES ON THA T CARRIER IMMED IA TEL Y . Failure to r[...]
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MAINTENANCE 172 02/11 Maintenance Se ction 5-9 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER REMOV AL Remove cotter pin and loose n slotted nut on gearbox shaf t. Loosen but do not remo ve the nut until the blad e carrier is loosened. Use a suit able 2 jaw gear puller to pull carr ier off t apered gearbox shaf t. If gear puller is not availab[...]
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MAINTENANCE 172 02/11 Maintenan ce Section 5-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER INST ALLA TION Clean the spline s on both the bla de carrier an d output shaft. Position carrier on the gearbox output sha ft and install special washer nut. T ighten nut hold ing blade carrier to min imum 450 ft. pou nds , strike the carrier near t [...]
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MAINTENANCE 172 02/11 Maintenan ce Section 5-11 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE 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 on[...]
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MAINTENANCE 172 02/11 Maintenan ce Section 5-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SLIP CLUTCH If a slip clutch is incorporated in th e PTO driveline, it is designed to slip, ab sorb the shock load, and protect the driveline. This clutch has single disc spring with 6 adjusting nut s. After the first ho ur of operation, the slip clutch should be [...]
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MAINTENANCE 172 02/11 Maintenan ce Section 5-13 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SEASONAL CLUT CH MAINTENANCE It is important that the clutch es slip when an obstacle or load he avier than the clutch setting is encountere d. Therefore, if the machine sit s outside longer than 3 0 days and is exposed to rain and/or humid air it is importan t to[...]
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MAINTENANCE 172 02/11 Maintenan ce Section 5-14 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE[...]
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SEGURIDAD 172 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-14 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD INFORMACIÓN DE P ARTES NOT A: Para ver las ca lco m an ias en español po rf av or de re fer irs e a la pa g ina 1- 18 en la se cc ion de segu rid ad en ingles. NOT A: Si necessita un manual complet amente en español por favor de ponerse en contacto a; T ranslation[...]
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SEGURIDAD 172 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1- 13 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGOS CON EL MANTEN IMIENTO DEL IMPLEMENT O MANTENGA LOS IMPLEMENTOS EN BUENAS CONDI CIONES DE FUNCIONAMIENTO, A TRA VÉS DE UN SERVICIO, REP ARACIÓN O MANTENIMIENTO APROPIADO. ANTES DE RE ALIZAR T AREAS DE SERVICIO, REP ARACIÓN Y MANTENIMIENTO DEL IMPLEMENTO: ?[...]
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SEGURIDAD 172 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. 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, en l[...]
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SEGURIDAD 172 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1- 11 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGOS ELÉCRTICOS Y DE FUEGO P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE POR CONT ACTO ELÉCTRICO AL TRABAJAR CERCA DE CABLES ELÉCTRICOS , LÍNEAS D E GAS Y DE SERVICIOS: • INSPECCIONE el área de corte para que no interfiera con cables de aliment ación eléctr[...]
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SEGURIDAD 172 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGO DEL CONT ACT O A LAS CUCHILLAS DE CORT ADORA RIESGO DE FIL T RACION DE ACEITE HIDRÁULICO DE AL T A PRESIÓN 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 AC[...]
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SEGURIDAD 172 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-9 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. 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 conducción [...]
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SEGURIDAD 172 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. 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 equipados con SISTEMA ANTIVUELCO (ROPS) y CINTURONES DE SEGURIDAD para las operaciones de corte. • MANTENGA EL SISTEMA ROPS trabado en p[...]
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SEGURIDAD 172 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-7 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE OBJECT OS LANZADOS Continuado OPERACIÓN DE LA CO RT ADORA: • NO exceda la cap acidad de corte nominal de la cortado ra , ni corte elementos que no sean vegetació n. • USE CABINAS DE TRACTOR CERRADAS cuando haya dos o más cortadoras operando en un mism[...]
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SEGURIDAD 172 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE OBJECT OS LANZADOS LAS CORT ADORAS GIRA TORIAS PUEDEN ARROJAR OBJETOS A 90 METROS (300 PIES) O MÁS EN CONDICIONES ADVERSAS. P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE AL OPER ADOR O TRANSEÚNTES COMO CO NSECUENCIA DE OBJETOS ARROJADOS: • MANTENGA a los tr[...]
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SEGURIDAD 172 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE APLAST AMIENTO P ARA EVIT AR UNA L ESIÓN GRA VE O LA MUERTE POR CAÍDA DEL TRACTOR, O EL APLA ST AMIENT O, VUELCO Y APLAST AMIENTO DE UN EQUIPO POR LA CAÍDA DE UNA ALA O UN IMPLEMENTO: • USE tractores equipados con SISTEMA ANTIVUELCO (ROPS) y CINTURONES [...]
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SEGURIDAD 172 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD SEGURIDAD DE CONECT AR O DESCONECT AR IMPLEMENTO P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERT E POR APLAST AMIENTO POR EL TRACT OR O IMPLEMENTO: • AL DAR MARCHA A TRÁS el tractor hacia el enganche del implemento: • NO PERMIT A QUE HA Y A PERSONAS entre el tr actor y[...]
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SEGURIDAD 172 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. 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 igual que las Advertencias y Mensajes de Seguridad. • USE GAF AS DE SEGURIDAD , calzado pro[...]
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SEGURIDAD 172 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. 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 den e[...]
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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 d istribuidor deberá informar al comp rador de este p r oducto las condiciones, d isposiciones y pr ocedimientos de garantía aplicables; in formar la res ponsabilidad del co mprador de cap acitar a sus op eradores para la operación segura; r evisar el co ntenido d e[...]
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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 para el Opera dor de Cortadoras AEM/FEMA – form ato VHS Vide o de Seguridad para el Ope rador de Cortadoras AEM/FEMA – form ato DVD Manual del Operador de la Cortadora Manual de Seguridad del[...]
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A fin de reducir la tasa de accidentes y mejorar la opera ción segura de las cortador as, Alamo Group Ag Division se ha asociado con otros fabrican tes de la industria par a de sarrollar el video y la g uía de Prácticas de Seguridad para Cortadoras Indust rial es y Agrícolas AEM/FEMA. El video explica a los operadore s de tractores y cortado ra[...]
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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 m antener con la unid ad sie m pre. El imp leme nto in cluye un po rta manual donde se pu ede gu ardar el m anual d e ma ner a adecuada. Si el manual se extravía o se daña, puede so licitar otra co pia sin ca[...]
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©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. 172 Publicado en 02/1 1 Parte nº. 00781398C MANUAL DE OPERADOR RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.com CORT ADORA/TRITURADORA GIRA T ORIA Este Manual del Operador es una parte esenc ial de la oper ación segura de esta máquina y se debe mantener con la unidad siemp[...]