Alamo 95C manual

© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 95C Published 01/1 1 Part No. F-414 5 OPERA T OR’S MANUAL RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.com BACKHOE This Opera tor's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all times. READ, UNDERST [...]

T O THE OWNER/OPERA T OR/DEALER All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substi tute for a cautious, sa fe-minded operator who re cogniz es the potential hazards and follows reas onable safety practices. The ma nufacturer has designed this impl ement to be used with all it s safety equipment properly attached to mi ni[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ................ ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. ................ ............ .......... ..... 1-1 General Safety Instructions and Pr actices ..... ................. .............. ................. .............. ................. . ...........1 -2 Connecting and Disco nne[...]

LUBRICATION ........ ...................... .............. .............. .............. ....................... .............. ...... .. .............. ....... 5-4 LUBRICATION CHART ................. .............. .............. ....................... .............. .............. ............. ................5 -4 HYDRAULIC TROUBLESHOOTING ....[...]

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

SAFETY F-4145 01/11 Safety Section 1-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY General Safety Instructions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor . Safety is of primary import ance to the manufacturer and sho uld be to the owner/operator . Most accidents ca n be avoided by being aware of yo ur equipment, your surrounding s, and observing [...]

SAFETY F-4145 01/11 Safety Section 1-3 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Never operate the Tractor or Implement until you have read and completely understand this Manual, the T r actor Operat or ’s Manual, and each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on t he T r actor and Implement. Learn how to stop the tractor e ngine suddenly i n an em[...]

SAFETY F-4145 01/11 Safety Section 1-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer , birth defects or other reproductive harm. (SG-31) The operator and all suppo rt personnel should we ar hard hats, safety shoes, safety[...]

SAFETY F-4145 01/11 Safety Section 1-5 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Connecting and Disconnecting Safe ty Instructions and Practices For your protection while operating or servicing equi pment, wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid entanglement in movi ng parts. T ie up and protect long hair that could become entangled in machinery .[...]

SAFETY F-4145 01/11 Safety Section 1-6 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices Make sure all air is purged from the hydraulic syst em before using the Back hoe. Air in the system can cause the Backhoe to respond sluggishly o r with unexp ected movement. Th e air can be purg ed from the cylinder lines [...]

SAFETY F-4145 01/11 Safety Section 1-7 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Operate this Equipment only wi th a T ractor equipped with an approved roll-o ver- protective system (ROPS). Alwa ys wear seat be lts. Serio us injury or ev en death could result from falling off the tractor--particu larly during a turnover wh en the operator co uld be pinned un[...]

SAFETY F-4145 01/11 Safety Section 1-8 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Do Not operate thi s equipment in areas where inse cts such as bees may atta ck you and/or cause you to lose control of the equipment. If you must enter in such areas, use a tractor with an enclosed Cab and close the windows to prevent insects from enteri ng. If a trac tor cab[...]

SAFETY F-4145 01/11 Safety Section 1-9 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Avoid contact with hot surfaces including hydraulic oil tanks, pumps, motors, valves and hose connections. Relieve h ydraulic pressure befo re pe rforming maintenance or repairs. Use gl oves and eye protection when servicin g hot components. Co ntact with a hot su rface or fluid[...]

SAFETY F-4145 01/11 Safety Section 1-10 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Do not raise the Backhoe on a hillside. Do not transpo rt across a slope with a raised Backhoe. Wh en the Backhoe is raised, the center of gravity of the tractor and Backhoe is raised increasing the potential for the tr actor to tip over . Tractor wheel contact with any wash [...]

SAFETY F-4145 01/11 Safety Section 1-11 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Inst ructions and Practices T ransp ort only at speeds where you ca n maintain control of the equipment. Serious accidents and injuries can result from o perating this equipment at high speeds. Understand the Tractor and Implement and how it handles before [...]

SAFETY F-4145 01/11 Safety Section 1-12 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY This Implement may be wider than the Tractor . Be careful when operating or transporting this equipment to prevent the Implement from running in to or striking sign posts, guard rail s, concrete abutments or other solid objects. Such an impact could cau se the Implement and T[...]

SAFETY F-4145 01/11 Safety Section 1-13 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Storage Safety Instru ctions and Practices Maintenance Safety Inst ructions and Practices Always lower legs an d bucket to the ground and engage the swi ng lock when th e Backhoe is no t in use. (SBH-8) Always store in a stable position with th e swing lock an d lift ram strap [...]

SAFETY F-4145 01/11 Safety Section 1-14 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Concluding Safety Inst ructions and Practices Periodically inspect all moving parts for wear and replace when necessary with authorized service parts. Look for loose fasteners, worn or b roken parts, and leaky or loose fittings. Make sure all pin s have cotter pins and washer[...]

SAFETY F-4145 01/11 Safety Section 1-15 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location[...]

SAFETY F-4145 01/11 Safety Section 1-16 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 44901 1 OPERA TION Right Side S tabilizer Position 2. 45970 2 W ARNING T o Prevent Bodily Injury 3. 44896 1 W ARNING T o Prevent Bodily Injury 4. 44897 2 DANGER Crush ing Hazard 5. 44895 2 DANGER Crush ing Hazard 6. 44900 1 OPERA T ION [...]

SAFETY F-4145 01/11 Safety Section 1-17 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description 1 -- 44901 6 -- 44900 12 -- 44909 13 -- 4490 8 14 -- 54288 15 -- 54040 10 -- 54287 8 -- 44899 9 -- 44898 16 -- 54041[...]

SAFETY F-4145 01/11 Safety Section 1-18 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY 3 -- 44896 2 -- 45970 5 -- 44895 4 -- 44897 7 -- 44907 1 1 -- 4828 0 Note: Safety decal location is listed below e ach decal. Replace de cal if damaged or illegi ble. Replacement decals are a vailable from dealer.[...]

SAFETY F-4145 01/11 Safety Section 1-19 © 2011 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 [...]

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

INTRODUCTION F-4145 01/11 Introduction Section 2-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Rhino C Series Backhoes are designed to provide years of outsta nding service. C Serie s Backhoes are designed to fit on a wide range of compact an d utility class tr actors operating in a wide range of conditions. C Series backhoes shoul d be mounted to a su[...]

INTRODUCTION F-4145 01/11 Introduction Section 2-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SPECIFICA TIONS S pecifications may vary depending on tractor model, ti re size and bucket used and ar e subject to change without notification. Tractor must be equipped wit h ROPS and seat belt that will provide g reater safety and installation of backhoe sub[...]

INTRODUCTION F-4145 01/11 Introduction Section 2-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION[...]

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

ASSEMBLY F-4145 01/11 Assembly Section 3-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y INST ALLING PUMP KIT (Optional) NOTE: Drawbar may need to be removed if it interferes with reservoi r . If drawbar can be l eft in place, retaini ng bracket (4) should be installed on left side of pump as shown and positioned on left side of tractor drawbar. 1. Fasten h[...]

ASSEMBLY F-4145 01/11 Assembly Section 3-3 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y INST ALLING THREE PO INT ADAPTER (Opti on) 1. Install link pins (7) to backhoe using 7/8 lock washers (14) and 7/8 nuts (15). 2. Join upper link (1) and ce nter link (2) using 3/4 x 2-1/2 cap screws (9) and 3/4 lock nuts (1 1). Leave a minimum of 3-3/4 inches b etween b[...]

ASSEMBLY F-4145 01/11 Assembly Section 3-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y MOUNTING BACKHOE TO TRACT OR 1. Back tractor close enough to backhoe to connect hose kit or pump to tractor . W ARNING: BEFORE leaving the Power Unit Seat, always engage the brake and set the Power Unit transmission i n parking gear , disengage th e auxiliary hydraulics[...]

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

OPERATION F-4145 01/11 Operation Section 4-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION CAUTION: T o avoid possib le injury , observe the following safety rules BEFORE OPERA TING backhoe. • Be sure area is clear o f underground utilities or other hazards. • Position a barricade around work area. • Keep bystanders a safe distance away . PRE-OPERA TI[...]

OPERATION F-4145 01/11 Operation Section 4-3 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION moving lever back and to the right. The two operations of the boom and swing le ver combined with the two operations performed by bucket and dipperstick control lever provide four simu ltaneous operations of the two levers. Oil flow will go to operation which require[...]

OPERATION F-4145 01/11 Operation Section 4-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION FILLING BUCKET Control the bucket attitude throughout th e digging cycl e to keep teeth at the proper angle for best penetration. Thi s will minimize dragging and scra ping the bucket through the ground. When digging i n hard-packed soil, bucket penetra tion can be in[...]

OPERATION F-4145 01/11 Operation Section 4-5 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Position the unit so the backhoe swing p ost is over the center line of th e trench c onnection. Dig with t he backhoe at extrem e swing positions, and in as close to the stabilizers as possible. Pile the soil on the opposite side of the trenches. Position the u nit [...]

OPERATION F-4145 01/11 Operation Section 4-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION When on the side of a steep slope, cut a level surface along the uphill side of t he trench with the loader . Pile the spoil of the cut down hill. When digging, pil e the spoil of the trench uphil l. Dig field trenches progressively . As soon as on e trench is complet[...]

OPERATION F-4145 01/11 Operation Section 4-7 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION T o finish the rear wall, lift up and crowd in. Keep the edges of the bucket horizontal. BACKFILLING Backfill by lifting the bucket over the spoil pile and then crowding in. Pull both the crowd and lift levers for smooth, even backfilling. IMPORT ANT : Do not backfil[...]

OPERATION F-4145 01/11 Operation Section 4-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION PLACING THE ST ABILIZERS Set the stabilizers to remove weight from the rear wheels. Rear wheels are to remain touch ing the ground as this provides for the widest stabilizer stance and lowest center of gravity . Raising the wheels off the ground will n ot only reduce [...]

OPERATION F-4145 01/11 Operation Section 4-9 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION REMOV AL FR OM TRACTOR - STORAGE Backhoe is self-assisting during installation and removal procedures. 1. Put stabilizers down and lift backhoe slightly . Rotate boom straight back. 2. Install swing lock pi n. 3. Complete rai se boom and lower d ipperstick. Curl buck[...]

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

MAINTENANCE F-4145 01/11 M aintenance Section 5-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CYLINDER SERVICE Cylinder are designed to be reliable and easy to se rvice. If a cylinder should malfunction du ring warranty period, return complete cylinder a ssembly , without disassembling, to your authorized service department for instructions. Unauthorize[...]

MAINTENANCE F-4145 01/11 M aintenance Section 5-3 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CAUTION: T o avoid possible injury , observe the fo llowing safet y rules when servicing backhoe. • Do not oil, grease or ad just backho e while it is in motion. • Do not change any backh oe relief valve settings. Relief valve settings are factory set for b[...]

MAINTENANCE F-4145 01/11 M aintenance Section 5-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BUCKET TOOTH POINTS Bucket tooth points are self -sharpen ing and will require little attention. However , points can be replace d when they become badly worn or broken. Remove point from welded tooth shank by ha mmering at “A” on tooth point or by driving [...]

MAINTENANCE F-4145 01/11 M aintenance Section 5-5 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC TROUBLESHOOTING Hydraulic troubleshooting material p resented in this section is offered as a guide to diagnosing probable cause s and remedies for general operational problems. Match your problem wiht the typical problem examp les given in the possib[...]

MAINTENANCE F-4145 01/11 M aintenance Section 5-6 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE 30. This valve is a precision device and is not intended for extensive field adjustment or repair . Field replacement parts are limited to seal kits, cartridges and tie rod ends. Beyond replacement of thes e parts, opening of check cavities and certain relief v[...]

MAINTENANCE F-4145 01/11 M aintenance Section 5-7 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE V AL VE SERVICE T op of valve is defined as side where joysticks are installed. Before servicing valve, ma ke sure backhoe has b oom locked, stabilizers locked, and dipper in do wn position. Shut off tractor and relieve pressure by activating valve handles. Use[...]

MAINTENANCE F-4145 01/11 M aintenance Section 5-8 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE[...]

MAINTENANCE F-4145 01/11 M aintenance Section 5-9 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE P ARTS LIST ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY NO. 1 O-RING , 9.75 X 1.78 1 2 O-RING , 18.77 X 1.78 1 3 V AL VE BODY/RELIEF 1 4P I S T O N 1 5 SPRING 1 6O - R I N G 1 7 REGISTER 1 8 NUT , M16-1.5 1 9D E F L E C T O R 1 10 O-RING 5 1 1 CENTERING RING 5 12 SPRING 5 13 SP ACER [...]

MAINTENANCE F-4145 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-10 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE PROPER TORQUE FOR F ASTENERS[...]

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

T O THE OWNER/OPERA TOR/DEALER T o keep your implement running ef ficiently and safely , read your manua l 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 tion you need. The OCCUP A TIONAL SAFETY AND HEAL TH ACT (1928.5 1 [...]

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