Alamo SX15 manual

©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SX15 Published 01/09 Part NO. 00786228C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.com FLEX-WING MECHANICAL LEVEL LIFT ROT AR Y MOWER This Opera tor's Manual is an integr al part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with the[...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts are potentially hazardou s. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who re cognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all it s safety equi pment properly att ached to minimize [...]

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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ............................. .................................... ......................... 1-1 General Safety Instructions and P ractices .... ............. ................ ................ ............. ................ ........ ............ ........ 1-2 Operator Safety Instructions and Practices .. ... .......[...]

PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVI CE ............... ................ ............................................................ .4 - 1 7 Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ........ ................ ................. ................ ............. ................ . .................. 4-18 Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ..... .....[...]

Safety Section 1-1 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY SECTION[...]

SAFETY SX15 01/09 Safety Section 1-2 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. 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 aware of your equipment, your surroundings, and observing c er[...]

SAFETY SX15 01/09 Safe ty Section 1-3 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Operator Safety Instr uctions and Practices Engine Exhaust, some of its constitue nts, a nd cert ain vehicle component s contain or emit chemicals known to the st ate of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. (S G-30) Battery posts, ter minals a[...]

SAFETY SX15 01/09 Safety Section 1-4 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MA Y CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS! T ractors with or without an Implement attached can often be noisy eno ugh to cause permanent hear ing loss. We recommen d that you always wear hearing protection if the noise in the Operator’s position exceeds[...]

SAFETY SX15 01/09 Safe ty Section 1-5 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY U se ex t reme cau ti on w h en ge tti ng on t o th e I mp l emen t t o per f orm rep a i rs, ma i n t enance an d when removing accu mulated material. Only st and on solid fla t surfaces to ensure good footing. Use a lad der or raised st and to access hig h spots which cann ot [...]

SAFETY SX15 01/09 Safety Section 1-6 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety In structions and Practices Do not operate the implement while wearing loose fitting clothing. Entan glement of th e clothing with the rot ating element s can result in seriou s injury or even death. S t ay clear o f all rotating element s at all times.[...]

SAFETY SX15 01/09 Safe ty Section 1-7 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY BEFORE leaving the tractor seat, always engage the brake and/or set the tractor transmission in parking ge ar , disengage the PT O, stop the engine, remove the key , and wait for all moving pa rts to stop. Place the tractor shift lever into a low range or p arking gear to preven[...]

SAFETY SX15 01/09 Safety Section 1-8 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Never run the T racto r engine in a closed building or without adequate ventilation. T he exhaust fumes can be hazardous to your hea lth. (SG-23) Do not exceed the rated PT O speed for the Im plement. Excessive PT O speeds can cause Implement driveline or blade failur es resultin[...]

SAFETY SX15 01/09 Safe ty Section 1-9 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY The rot ating part s of this machine have been designed and tested for rugg ed use. However , the blades could fail upon impact with hea vy , solid objects such as met al guard rails and concrete structures. Such im pact could cause the b roken objects to be th rown outward at v[...]

SAFETY SX15 01/09 Safety Section 1- 10 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Follow these guidelines to re duce the risk of equipment and gr ass fires while operating, servicing, and rep airing the Mower and T ractor: -Equip the T ractor with a fire exti nguisher in an accesible location. -Do Not oper ate the Mower on a T ractor with an under frame exha[...]

SAFETY SX15 01/09 Safety Section 1-11 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Rotary Mowers are capable under adverse conditions of throwing objects for great distance s (300 feet or more) and causing serious injury or death. Follow safety messag es carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 100 Y ARDS UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflectors, Chain Guard[...]

SAFETY SX15 01/09 Safety Section 1- 12 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Connecting or Disconnecting Im plement Safety Instructions and Practices T ransporting Safety Inst ructions and Practices DO NOT use a PTO adapter to attach a non-matching Implem ent driveline to a T ractor PTO. Use of an a dapter can double the opera ting speed of the Implemen[...]

SAFETY SX15 01/09 Safety Section 1-13 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Make cert ain that the “Slow Moving V ehicle” (SMV) sign is insta lled in such a wa y as to be clearly visible and legible. When trans porting t he Equipment use the T ractor flashing warn ing lights and fo llow all local traf fic regulations. (SG-6 ) T ransport on ly at spe[...]

SAFETY SX15 01/09 Safety Section 1- 14 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DO NOT allow any person under a folded wing unless wing is securely locked up or suppor ted. DO NOT approach the Implement unle ss the T ractor is turned o ff and all motion has cea sed. Never work under the frame work, or any lif ted component unless th e implement is securely[...]

SAFETY SX15 01/09 Safety Section 1-15 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Safet y Instructions and Practices Make sure the PTO shield , integral driveline shie lds, and input shields are is installed when using PTO-drive n equipment. Always replace any shield if it is damaged or missing. (S3PT -8) Relieve hydraulic pr essure pr[...]

SAFETY SX15 01/09 Safety Section 1- 16 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace when necessary with au thorized servic e part s. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken p arts, and leaky or loose fittings. M ake sure all pins have cotter pins and washers. Serious in jury may occur from not maint [...]

SAFETY SX15 01/09 Safety Section 1-17 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY S torage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices Concluding Safety Instr uctions and Practices PA R T S I N F O R M AT I O N Rhino mowers use bala nced and matched system compo nents for b lade carriers, blades, cuttershaf ts, knives, knife hangers, roll ers, drivetrain co[...]

SAFETY SX15 01/09 Safety Section 1- 18 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Rhino supplies safety decals on this prod uct to pr omote safe operation. Damage to the decals may occur while in shipping, use, or reco nditioning. Rhin o cares about the safety of its customers, op erators, and bystanders, and will replace the safety deca[...]

SAFETY SX15 01/09 Safety Section 1-19 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. D389 1 DECAL SH EET Multi Hazard 2. D390 1 DECAL SHEET Pull T ype Unit Hazards 3. D388 1 DECAL SHEET Driveline Hazards 4. D395 3 IMPORT ANT Replace Blades in Pairs 5. 00753840 2 DANGER Wing Lowering Safety 6. 00756004 4 D ANGER Shield Missi[...]

SAFETY SX15 01/09 Safety Section 1- 20 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Description Multi Hazard Decal Sheet P/N D389 Decal D3 89 consist s of the following multi-hazards.[...]

SAFETY SX15 01/09 Safety Section 1-21 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Multi Hazard Decal Sheet P/N D390 Decal D390 consists of the following multi-hazards.[...]

SAFETY SX15 01/09 Safety Section 1- 22 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Driveline Hazards P/N D388 Decal D388 consist s of th e following multi-hazards.[...]

SAFETY SX15 01/09 Safety Section 1-23 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY IMPORT ANT! Always replace blades in pairs. P/N D395 DANGER! S tay clear when lowering or raising wings. P/N 00753840 DANGER! Guard Missing, Do Not Oper ate. If you see this decal, Do No t Operate the mower until the shield has been replaced. P/N 00756004 DANGER! Rotating Drivel[...]

SAFETY SX15 01/09 Safety Section 1- 24 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY INFORMA TION - 5 Y ear Gearbox W arranty P/N 00771283 W ARNING! Avoid Bodily Injury , Use 540RPM PTO S peed Only . P/N D103 Blade Rotation Counter Clockwise. P/N D137 Blade Rotation Clockwise. P/N D138[...]

SAFETY SX15 01/09 Safety Section 1-25 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transport or operate without the SM V . P/N 03200347 Red Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visible. P/N 1458392 Amber Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visible. P/N 1458393 Logo Product Name: Rhino [...]

SAFETY SX15 01/09 Safety Section 1- 26 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY P/N D303 Logo Produc t Name: R hino P/N 00786231 LOGO MODEL NAME: SX15 Logo Product Name: Rhino P/N 99102 P/N 00786230 LOGO MODEL NAME: SX15[...]

SAFETY SX15 01/09 Safety Section 1-27 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY For safety and to guarantee optimu m product reliability alwa ys use genuine RHINO replaceme nt parts. P/N 00760657 Read Operato r ’s Manual! The operator ’s manua l is located inside this canister . If the manual is missing order one fr om your dealer . P/N 00776031 W ARNIN[...]

SAFETY SX15 01/09 Safety Section 1- 28 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intend ed to explain in broa d terms the conc ept and effect of federal laws an d regulations concerning emplo yer and employee equ ipment operat ors. This section is not intend ed as a legal interpretation of the law and should not [...]

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Introduction Section 2-1 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SECTION[...]

INTRODUCTION SX15 01/09 Introductio n Section 2-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Rotary Cutter is desi gned with care and built with quality materi als 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 SX15 01/09 Introductio n Section 2-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Y our Mower is designed primarily for weed and grass control, shredding row crops such as cotton and corn stalks, and cutting small br ush up to 2" in diameter . Wi th proper maintenance as de scribed in this manual, your Mower will provide you with ye ars [...]

INTRODUCTION SX15 01/09 Introductio n Section 2-4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, completely understand the Safe ty Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement. 2. Fill out the Warranty Card in fu[...]

Assembly Section 3-1 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y SECTION[...]

ASSEMBLY SX15 01/09 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y DEALER SET -UP INSTRUCTIONS Set up mower as r eceived from factory with these instruct ions . Refer to complete Check List whe n set up is finished. Select a suit able working area. Op en part s box and lay out par ts to make location easy . Refer to Parts List and explode[...]

ASSEMBLY SX15 01/09 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y 3. Install T ongue (#1) pivot tubes into clevis type open in gs at front of Center Section. Insert Pivot Pin (#2) through o utside clevis f lat, pivo t tube, an d then inside cl evis flat. Rotate head of pin so that the hole on the head of the pin lines up with the hole on[...]

ASSEMBLY SX15 01/09 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y 5. Install Main Driveline. Atta ch Driveline Y oke to Mower Divider Ge arbox. Tigh ten Clamping Cone Y oke to 75 lb-ft torque. 6. Attach Slip Clutch end of Wing Driveline to shaf t on Divider Gearbox . Insert clamp bolt s or clamping cone depending on driveline type an d t[...]

ASSEMBLY SX15 01/09 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y 9. Install Center Section Hy draulic Lift Cylinder with base end attached to S p ring Support. Note: See hydraulic schem atic for more details. 10. Install T r ansports Bars on l ower Cylinder Pin and ret a in using cotter pin. Insta ll Tran sport Bar over pin welded to wi[...]

ASSEMBLY SX15 01/09 Assembly Section 3-6 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y FRONT AND REAR DEFLECT ORS (St a ndar d Equipment) CHAINGUARDS (OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT) Front and Rear rubber-fabric Deflectors are S tandard Equipme nt and Front and Rear Chain Guards are optional . One type of gu ard must be installed (an d maintained in good re pair) except[...]

ASSEMBLY SX15 01/09 Assembly Section 3-7 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y FRONT AND REAR DEFLECT ORS (St a ndar d Equipment) CHAINGUARDS ( OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT) CHAIN GUARDS: Front and Rear Chain Guar ds (Optional Eq uipment) are recom mended for higher than normal usage (100 hou rs or more per year) and will provide prot ection from thrown object[...]

ASSEMBLY SX15 01/09 Assembly Section 3-8 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y HYDRAULIC THREE-SP OOL V A L VE ACCESSOR Y (EXTRA EQUIPMENT) An open or closed center 3-spool valve is available as extra equipment . (FIGURE Asm-R-0180) 1. If a hydraulic three-spool valve is used the valve must be matched to the tra ctors hydraulic system (open center or[...]

ASSEMBLY SX15 01/09 Assembly Section 3-9 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y WINCH AND ST AND ACCESSOR Y Install Mou nting Bracket (1) onto left rear side of Cent er Section. Inst all 5/8" x 1-1/2" bolts and locknuts through holes in frame to retain bracket. FIGURE Asm-R-018 1. Holes must be dr illed through Deck.[...]

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Operation Sectio n 4-1 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION SECTION[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Sec tion 4-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION RHINO SX15 ROT AR Y MOWER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Rhino SX15 rotary mowers are manufa ctured with quality material by sk illed workers. These mowers are designed to cut gr ass, weeds, small brush and other veget ative material up to 2” diame ter in areas such as pastu[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Sec tion 4-3 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 1. S t andard Equipment and Specifications SX15 Horsepower Required 50 HP Cutting Capacity (Max.) 2” Cutting Height 1”-15” Safety Deflector S td. Cutting Width 180” Overall Length 176” Weight (Approx.) 4281 lbs Hitch Clevis Blade Carrier Pan Blade T ip S peed[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Sec tion 4-4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2. 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 implem ent and tractor operation and all associate[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Sec tion 4-5 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 3. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS The tractor used to operate the mower must have the power capacity to lif t, pull, and operate the Power T ake Off (PT O) at the mower ’s rated speed while traveling at a ground speed between 2 and 5 MPH. Operating the mower with a tracto r t[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Sec tion 4-6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The horsepower re quired to operate the mower depen ds on several op erating facto rs including the vege tation to be cut, terrain condition, operator expe rience, condition of the mower a nd tractor , a nd others. For most mowing cond itions the SX15 m ower requir es a[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Sec tion 4-7 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 3.5 Power T ake Off (PTO) Depending on the u nit, the mower is designed to operate at a PT O speed of 540 RPM. Most tra ctors operate at either 540, or a combination of 540 and 1000 RP M PT O speeds. The operating speed of th e mower and tractor can be determined by th[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Sec tion 4-8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 4. GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACT OR Before getting onto the tr actor , the opera tor must read and completely underst and the implement and tractor operator manuals. If any p art of either manual is n o t completely understood, consult an au thorized dealer for a complet[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Sec tion 4-9 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 5. ST ARTING THE TRACTOR The operat or must have a complete un derstanding of th e placemen t, function , and operatio nal use of all tractor cont rols before starting the tracto r . Review the tractor operator’s manual and consult an authorized dealer for tractor op[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 10 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.1 Connecting the Mowe r T ongue to the T ractor 1. Ensure the tractor is equipped with the correct PTO sh aft and the drawba r is set at the correct length . 2. Using the parking jack, position the tongue clevis to the height of the tracto r drawbar . Adjust the mowe[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 11 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 6.2 Connecting Mower Hydrau lic Lines to the T ractor With the tractor shut down and sec ured in position , relieve hydr aulic pressure from the tracto r by moving the control levers back and fo rth sever al times or pla cing the leve rs in the flo at position. When c[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 12 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Hydraulic Line Support After conne cting the mower hydraulic lines to the tr actor , support the hoses with the equipped bracke ts. Ensure that hoses do not con tact the dr iveline, do not bind while tur ning, and do not become pinched or kinked. Hydraulic Cylinder Pri[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 13 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION between rods and adjust at equal lengths to maint ain equal tension. Improper adjustme nts may cause rods to snap or be nd. 5. Level the m ower side to side by manipu lating one lowe r lift arm length. On most tr actors, at least one of the lift arms is designed to al[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 14 © 2009 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 tha t at its most compressed position, the profiles do not “bottom out” , and when a t its farthest extended position, there is suff icient eng[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 15 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Note: If tractor has 540 RPM PT O adjusting drawbar to 16’ position w ill gain additional 2” of telescoping. “B o tt om i ng O u t” Ch ec k P roce d ure • Disconnect driveline from the tractor and slide the profiles together u ntil fully comp ressed. • Pla[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 16 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.2 Constant V elocity (CV) Driveline Mowers are equipped with a Constan t V elocity (CV) drive line, the maximum turning ang le between the tractor and mower must be determined to ensure the joint angle does not over-extend which can cause CV joint damage. Const ant V[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 17 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION The Constant V elocity PTO driveline is HEA VY (70 lbs or gr eater) and S pecial Lifting Procedures are reco mmended. Use lifting assist ance such as mechanical assist ance, two people, and proper lifting techniques whe n co nnecting or inst alling the driveshaft to r[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 18 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.1 T racto r 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 [...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 19 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION • Ensure the mower hitch is secu rely attached to the tractor dra wbar with a prope r size bolt and secured nut. • Ensure that a properly rated safety to w chain is equipped securin g the mower to the tractor . • Check that the main driveline is securely attach [...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 20 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Ensure the tractor PT O master shield is in place, lowered and in go od condition. • Ensure each mower slip clutch shield is secured in place and in good condition. • Ensure the driveline slip clutches are properly adjusted and the friction plates are not froze[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 21 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION • Ensure each hydraulic cylinder is inst alled and retained correctly . Ensure the proper size pins are used to ret ain the cylinders in place and are secured with pins. • Check for hydraulic oil leaks on the cylinder s, along the hydra ulic lines, and at tractor [...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 22 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.3 C utting C omponent Inspection Inspect blade p an and blade assembly for the following: OPS-U-0031_A Check Carrier tightness to output shaft - T orque to 450 ft.-l bs. as required. Check Blade Bolt daily - T orque to 300 f t.-lbs. as required. Inspect the Blades da[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 23 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9.4 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 T S on the Blades IMMEDIA TEL Y if either blade bolts has: • Visible cracks or • If the reces sed area on[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 24 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Rotary Mower PRE-OPERA 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 SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 25 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. 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 SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 26 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport req uires the operator possess a thoroug h knowledge of the model being opera ted and precautions to t ake while driving with an att ached implem ent. Ensure the tractor has the capacity to handle the weight [...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 27 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10.1 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 [...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 28 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T ransp ort Position T o raise mower wings, drive the unit to a level area and retrac t the wing hy draulic cylinde rs. DO NOT raise wings with the mo wer positioned o n an embankment or other inclined position to prevent overturning the mower . After the wing s are fu[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 29 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10.4 Driving the T ractor and Cutter S t art off driving at a slow spee d and gradually increase your speed while maintaining complete contro l of the tractor and mower . Moving slowly at first will also pr event the tractor from rear ing up and loss of steering contr[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 30 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines When crossing ditches with steep banks or go ing up sharp inclines, it is possib le that the main driveline inner profile will pene trate into the outer housing to its maximum depth until the assembly beco mes solid (driveline i[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 31 © 2009 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 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 possibilit[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 32 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION M any var i e d o bj ec t s, suc h as w i re, ca bl e, rope, or c h a i ns, can b ecome en t ang l e d i n th e operating p arts of the m ower head. These items could th en swing outside the housin g at greater velocities than the blades. Such a situation is extremely [...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 33 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Rotary Mowers are capable under adverse conditions of throwing objects for great distance s (300 feet or more) and causing serious injury or death. Follow safety messag es carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 100 Y ARDS UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflectors, [...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 34 © 2009 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 mowe r performance is between 2 and 5 mph(3-8 kp h). Operate the mower at its full rated PT O speed to mai[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 35 © 2009 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[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 36 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION S t ay alert and watch for trees, low hang ing limbs, power lines, and other overhead obstacles and solid ground object s while you are operat ing. Use care to avoid hitting these items . OPS-R-0028 When mowing across une ven areas such as ro ad shoulde rs, di tch edge[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 37 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 11 . 6 S hutting Down the Implement T o shut down attached mower head, first bring th e tractor to a complete s t op. Decrease engine RPM to idle then disenga ge cutterhead. Th e mower head will come to a complete stop within a suitable amount of time. Do not engage o[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 38 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never unhitch without using the T ongue Jack. The T ongue is very heavy . Attempting to lif t the T ongue without using the T ongue Jack could ca use strains or other injury . Allowing the tongue to fall sudden ly and unexpectedly coul d result in crush ing injury . Us[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 39 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 13. MOWER STORAGE It is recommended that the mower be stored with the c enter section and both wings fully lowered to g round level. If the mower is stored with the wings in the raised position, select a level area an d install wing transport braces to prevent the win[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 40 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Before transporting th e tractor and mower , idle the tractor engine, di sengage the PTO and wait for all mower moving parts to come to a complete stop. Once all mower part s are completely stopped, raise the mower to transpor t height. NOTE: When raising the mower , m[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 41 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 14.1 Tire and Wheels Laminated Sectional T ires are designed for conditions where puncture proof perfor mance is required and the mower will not be transporte d for long distances on roadways. Tran sport speed for laminated tires should not exceed 20 MPH. Excessive sp[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 42 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The SMV (Slow-Moving V ehicle) emblem is universal symbol used to aler t drivers of the presence of equipment tr aveling on roadways at a slow speed. SMV signs are a triangular brigh t orange with r eflective r ed trim for both easy day and night visibility . Make sure[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 43 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Reduce speed before tur ning or applying the brakes. Ensure that both brake pedals ar e locked together when operating on public roads. OPS-U - 0023 14.3 Hauling the T ractor and Implement Before transporting a loade d tractor and implement, measure the height and wid[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 44 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Arrange the cha ins so that when tightened, the chains are pulling downward and against themselves. Ca refully tighten the securing chains or other fasteners using boomers or binders to apply maximum tension. Use extreme care when attaching and re moving the securing d[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 45 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 15. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Remedy Excessive Vibr ation Check gearb ox bolt s. T ighten if loose. Check for lo ose nuts on T ighten if lo ose. bladeholder and blades. Check for bent output shaft. If Replace shaf t if bent. shaft is bent, oil will [...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 46 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Blade Wear s too Fast Cutting in sandy or rocky conditions Increase cutting height. Soft “will fit” blades. Use genuine Rhino HT blades. Gearbox Noisy Rough gears. Run in or change Gear s. Worn Be aring. Replace Bearing. Gearbox Leaking Damaged Oil Seal. Replace Se[...]

OPERATION SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4- 47 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Oil squirting from breather Oil leaking by piston ri ng. (A small Do not carry cutter on cylinder . (Use vent hole amount of leakage is normal.) stroke control.) Piston ring worn. Replace piston ring. Cylinder wall scored or pitted. Repl ace cylinder . Wrong piston ri[...]

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Maintenanc e Section 5-1 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION[...]

MAINTENANCE SX15 01/09 Maintenance Section 5-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Before opera ting your Rotary Mo wer , make sure it is properly lubricated and thoro ughly inspected. On ly a minimum of time and effort is req uired to regularly lubr icate and maint ain this machine to provide lon g life and trouble free oper ation. Always disenga[...]

MAINTENANCE SX15 01/09 Maintenance Section 5-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Lubrication Fitting Location ITEM DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY 1 U-Joints 8 Hours 2 Gearbox Check Daily 3 Center Axle Pivot 8 Hours 4 Wheel Hubs Weekly 5 T ongue Pivot 8 Hours 6 Axle T urnbuckle Monthly 7 T elescoping Members 8 Hours[...]

MAINTENANCE SX15 01/09 Maintenance Section 5-4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE DRIVELINES Many of the equipment compon ents are HEA VY (70 lbs or greater) and S pecial Lifting Procedures are reco mmended. Use lifting assist ance such as mechanical assist ance, two people, and proper lifting techniques whe n co nnecting or inst alling the drive[...]

MAINTENANCE SX15 01/09 Maintenance Section 5-5 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE MAIN CV DRIVELINE SAFETY SHIELD Protective Driveline Shield s should be installed on Drivelines as sh own in Figure Mnt-R-0218 below . The protective Integral Shields are assembled onto nylon bear ings and should turn freely . Push the locking lug of the nylon beari[...]

MAINTENANCE SX15 01/09 Maintenance Section 5-6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE WING GEARBOX The gearboxes shou ld not require additional lubricant unless the box is cracked or a seal is leaking. It is recommended that the dip stick be removed af ter every 8 to 10 hours of ope ration and oil added until it show s proper level on dipstick. Dipst[...]

MAINTENANCE SX15 01/09 Maintenance Section 5-7 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE SER VICING Inspect blades before each use to de termine that they are prope rly installed and in good cond ition. Replace any blade that is bent, excessively nicke d, worn, or has any other dama ge. Small nicks can be ground out when sharpening . Use only orig[...]

MAINTENANCE SX15 01/09 Maintenance Section 5-8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE NOTE: Replace Blades in pairs af ter no more than 1/2” notch wear! BLADE REMOV AL T o remove blades for sharpe ning or replacement, remove the co ver plate on deck of cu tter near gear box. Remov e lock nut f rom blad e bolt. NOTE: Inspect lock nut af ter removal [...]

MAINTENANCE SX15 01/09 Maintenance Section 5-9 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER INSPECTION Blade bolt fit in to carrier bushings should be checked every time blades ar e changed. The blade bolt should fit into carrier bus hings as a sn ug slip fit. If the b lade bolt fit ap pears to be loos e or sloppy , measure the sq uare hole i[...]

MAINTENANCE SX15 01/09 Maintenance Section 5-10 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER INST ALLA TION Clean the spines on both the blade carrier an d output shaf t. Position carrier on the gearbox output shaf t and install flatwasher and 1" hex nut. T ighten nu t holding bl ade carrier to minimum 450 ft. pound s, strike the carrier[...]

MAINTENANCE SX15 01/09 Maintenance Section 5-11 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SEASONAL CLUT CH MAINTENANCE It is important that the clutch es slip when an obstacle or loa d heavier than the clutch setting is e ncountered. Therefore, if the machine sit s outside long er than 30 days and is exposed to rain an d/or humid air it is importan t to[...]

MAINTENANCE SX15 01/09 Maintenance Section 5-12 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC HOSES Replace pinched and broken Hyd raulic Hoses at once. T igh ten any Hydraulic Fitting with fluid leaking from it. If fluid still leaks, loosen the fitting, apply a pipe thr ead compound to the threads and tighten. Care must be exercised when tighteni[...]

MAINTENANCE SX15 01/09 Maintenance Section 5-13 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE T ORQUE CHART The chart lists the correct tightenin g torque for fastener s. When bolts are to be tightened or replace d, refer to this chart to determine the grade o f bolts and the prop er torque except when specific torque values are assigned in manu al text. RE[...]

MAINTENANCE SX15 01/09 Maintenance Section 5-14 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE 1. Caulking Gun w/ L ocktite #590 0 2. Impact W rench 3. Ball Pin Hammer 4. T orque Wrench -Inch Pound 5. Retaining Ring Pliers 6. 3/16” Pun ch 7. 13 mm So cket 8. Locktite #270 Be certain to clamp or securely su pport the gearbox an d sub-assemblies to pre vent [...]

MAINTENANCE SX15 01/09 Maintenance Section 5-15 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION 1. 2 Shim 2. 4 Bolt 3. 1 Gas Solid Plug 4. 1 Cover 5. 1 Crow 6. 1 Bear ing 7. 1 C asting & Ma chine 8. 2 Snap Ring 9. 1 O il Seal 10. 1 Input Shaft 1 1. 1 Castle Nut 12. 1 Conic Pinon 13. 1 Shim 14. 1 Bearing 15. 1 Oil Seal 16. 1 Scre en Pr[...]

MAINTENANCE SX15 01/09 Maintenance Section 5-16 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE RIGHT ANGLE GEARBOX ASSEMBL Y & DISASSEMBL Y PROCEDURES Refer to Figure Mnt- R-0139 for location of all item numbers in procedure. REMOVE INPUT SHAFT 1. Place gearbox on app ropriate work surfac e. Remove bolt s retaining to p cover plate. 2. Drive sharp object[...]

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RHINO LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED W ARRANTIES 1.01. Servis-Rhino warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, gove rnmental, or municipal purc hase r (“Purchaser”) and warrants for six months to the original commercial or industrial pur chaser (“Purchaser”) that the goods purch ased are free from defects in [...]

TO THE OWNER/OPERA T OR/DEALER In addition to the standard Lim ited W arranty shown on the facing page, Rhino also provid es: A FIVE-YEAR (60 months ) LIMITED WARRANTY* on GEARBOX component s provided they ha ve been properly maint ained† and have not been subjected to abuse or mis-use except as limited below . * W ARRANTY LIMIT A TIONS - GEARBOX[...]

SX15- SOM- 01/09 P/ N 00786228 C Printed U.S.A SX15 FLEX-WING MECHANICAL LEVEL LIFT ROT AR Y MOWER[...]