Alamo TX235 manual

©2007 Alamo Group Inc. TX235 Published 02/07 Part NO. 00767122C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.com TURF FLEX FINISHING MOWER 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. R[...]

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 reco gnizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its sa fety 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 an d Pra[...]

Connecting Mower Hydraulics ........ ................ .... ......... ............. ............. ................ ............. ....... ................ ...... 4-10 SETTING THE MOWER ....... ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. ................ ............. ..... ..................... 4-10 DRIVELINE ATTAC HMENT [...]

Safety Section 1-1 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY SECTION[...]

SAFETY TX235 02/07 Safety Section 1-2 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor . Safe ty 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 eq uipment, your surroundings, and observing c[...]

SAFETY TX235 02/07 Safety Section 1-3 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Operator Safety Instr uctions and Practices Engine Exhaust, some of its constitue nts, a nd cert ain vehicle compone nts cont ain or emit chemicals known to the st ate of California to cause cancer and birth defects or oth er reproductive harm. (S G-30) Battery posts, ter minals[...]

SAFETY TX235 02/07 Safety Section 1-4 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Always read carefully and comply fully with the manufacturer ’s instructions when handling oil, solvents, cleansers, a nd any other chemical agent. (SG-22) KEEP A W A Y FROM ROT A TING ELEMEN TS to prevent ent anglement and possible serious injury or death. (SG-24) Never allow[...]

SAFETY TX235 02/07 Safety Section 1-5 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices Avoid contact with hot su rfaces of the engine or muffle r . Use glo ves and eye protection when servicing hot component s. Contact with a hot surface or fluid can cause serious injury from burns or scalding. (SG-38) Do not p[...]

SAFETY TX235 02/07 Safety Section 1-6 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Do not operate Mower if excessive vibration exists. Shut down PTO and the T ractor engine. In spect the Mower to determ ine the so ur ce of the vibration. If Mower blades are missing or dam aged replac e them immed iately . Do not ope rate the mo wer until the blades have b een [...]

SAFETY TX235 02/07 Safety Section 1-7 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY S t art tractor only when properly seated in the T r actor seat. S tarting a tractor in gear can resu lt in injury or death. Read th e T ractor operators manual for proper st arting instruction s. (SG-13) Do not operate this Equi pment with hy draulic oil or fuel leaking. Oil an[...]

SAFETY TX235 02/07 Safety Section 1-8 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Mow only in conditions where y ou have clear visibility in daylight or with adequate artificial lighting. Never mow in darkness o r foggy cond itions where you can not clearly see at least 100 yards(90 m) in front and to the sides of the tractor and mower . Make sure that you ca[...]

SAFETY TX235 02/07 Safety Section 1-9 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Avoid mo wing in reverse direction when poss ible. Check to m ake sure there are no persons behind the mower and use extreme car e when mowing in reverse. Mow only at a slow ground speed whe re you can safely op erate and control the tractor and mower . Never mow an area that yo[...]

SAFETY TX235 02/07 Safety Section 1- 10 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Connecting or Disconnecting I m plement Safety Instructions and Practices Rotary Mowers are capa ble under adverse conditions of throwing objects for great dist ances (300 feet or more) an d causing serious injury or death. Follow safety messag es carefully . STOP MOWING IF P [...]

SAFETY TX235 02/07 Safety Section 1-11 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Instructions and Practices Always shut the T ractor completely down , place the transmission in p ark, and set the parking brake before you or anyone el se attemp ts to connect or disconnect the Implemen t and T ractor hitc hes. (S3P T -15) When att aching [...]

SAFETY TX235 02/07 Safety Section 1- 12 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T ransport only at speeds where you can maintain con trol of the equipment. Seriou s accidents and injuries can result from o perating this equipment at high speeds. Underst and the T ractor and Implem ent and how it handles before transporting on stree ts and highways. Make s[...]

SAFETY TX235 02/07 Safety Section 1-13 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Safet y Instructions and Practices Y our driving vision may be reduced or impaired by the tractor , cab, o r implement. Before driving on public roadw ays identify any limited vis ion area s, and mak e adjustme nts to your operating position, m irrors, a[...]

SAFETY TX235 02/07 Safety Section 1- 14 © 2007 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. Make sure all pins h ave cotter pins and washers. Serious in jury may occur from not maint[...]

SAFETY TX235 02/07 Safety Section 1-15 © 2007 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 compone nts fo r blade carriers, blades, cuttershaf ts, knives, knife hangers, roll ers, drivetrain c[...]

SAFETY TX235 02/07 Safety Section 1- 16 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Rhino supplies safety deca ls on this product to promote safe operation. Damage to the decals may occur while in shipping, use, or reco nditioning. Rhino care s about the safe ty of it s customers, operator s, and bystanders, and will replace the safety de[...]

SAFETY TX235 02/07 Safety Section 1-17 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 00725746 1 PELIGRO Get Manuals T ranslated 2. 00753840 3 DANGER Folding Wings 3. 00756004 ((4)) DANGER D/L Shield missing DO NOT OPERA TE 3A. 00756004 3 DANGER Shield missing 4. 00756005 ((4)) DANGER Rotatin g Driveline 5. 00756059 1 DANG[...]

SAFETY TX235 02/07 Safety Section 1- 18 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Description Peligro T ranslation, If yo u do not know how to read English, please find someone who knows how to read English. P/N 00725746 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 N[...]

SAFETY TX235 02/07 Safety Section 1-19 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNING! Ne ver use your hand to check for oil leaks. Always use paper or cardb oard. P/N 00756059 DANGER! Make certain that drivelines are correct length and are se curely attach ed. P/N 00756494 W ARNING! Do not operate with Belt Shield removed. Finger(s) may be pinched of f[...]

SAFETY TX235 02/07 Safety Section 1- 20 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY PELIGRO! S p anish T ranslati on for Driveline Safety P/N 00773723[...]

SAFETY TX235 02/07 Safety Section 1-21 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DANGER! - Multi Hazard - Failure to follow Safety Messages and Operating Instructions can cause serious bodily injury or even death to Operator and Others in area. P/N 02967827[...]

SAFETY TX235 02/07 Safety Section 1- 22 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNING! D isengage PTO before folding wings to prevent inst ant failure of drivelines and possible severe bodily injury o r death. 00763536 W ARNING! Failure to use and maintain shields and deflectors in good condition may lead to injury or death from ent anglement with rot [...]

SAFETY TX235 02/07 Safety Section 1-23 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DANGER! Keep Away Thrown Objects. Inspect the area before m owing for potential mower hazards. Remove or avoid all foreign objects such as wire, cable, met al objects, and all other fore ign material. Foreign material can be thrown from the mower and cause serio us bodily injur[...]

SAFETY TX235 02/07 Safety Section 1- 24 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DANGER! - Multi Hazard - Failure to follow Safety Messages and Operating Instructions can cause serious bodily injury or even death to Operator and Others in area. P/N 02967827[...]

SAFETY TX235 02/07 Safety Section 1-25 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY RHINO LOGO P/N D301 Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transpo rt 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[...]

SAFETY TX235 02/07 Safety Section 1- 26 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Information that Grease Fittin g is present and must apply grease. P/N 000678 10 Hour - Lubrication Decal P/N 00755691 Attention! Do not operate u n til all slip clutches are properly adjust an d are not frozen. P/N 00763613[...]

SAFETY TX235 02/07 Safety Section 1-27 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Operator's Manu al (with repair p arts) and warra nty was attached to this implement during final inspection. P/N 00763977 IMPORT ANT! Required For Jackshaft Unit. Suggested for standa rd shaft. P/N D102 RHINO LOGO P/N D301 Logo Product Name: Rhino P/N D302[...]

SAFETY TX235 02/07 Safety Section 1- 28 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Name Decal -TURF FLEX 00763535 MODEL Name - TX235 00769825 Read Operato r ’s Manual! The operator ’s ma nual is located inside this canister . If the manual is missing order one from you r dealer . P/N 00776031[...]

SAFETY TX235 02/07 Safety Section 1-29 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intend ed to explain in br oad terms the co ncept and effect of federal la ws and regulations concerning employe r and employee equipme nt operat ors. This section is not intend ed as a legal interpretation of the law an d should n o[...]

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Introduction Section 2-1 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SECTION[...]

INTRODUCTION TX235 02/07 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Rotary Mower is designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled worker s. 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 TX235 02/07 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The T urf Flex is designed for light-duty cutting such as lawn ma intenance plus small weed and grass con trol. With a reasonable amount of prev entiv e maintenance, the mower will pr ovide years of dependable service. NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERA TE, RI DE ON,[...]

INTRODUCTION TX235 02/07 Introduction Section 2-4 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, completely understand the Safety 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 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y SECTION[...]

ASSEMBLY TX235 02/07 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y Operating with PT O speed over 540 RPM can ca use excessive vibration with subsequent machine failure which can ca use serious injury or even death. Never exceed 6 00 RPM. DEALER SET -UP INSTRUCTIONS Assembly of this mower is the resp onsibility of the Rhino dealer . The [...]

ASSEMBLY TX235 02/07 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y SWIVEL AND LIFT ARM A TT ACHMENT Attach the Swivel Asse mbly (1) on the Lift Arm s (2) usin g chrome plat ed Attaching Pin (3). Retain with 1/2" x 1- 12" bolt (4), flatwasher (5), and locknut (6). Figure 3 . Remove th e Attaching Pin (7) fro m the Main Fr ame. [...]

ASSEMBLY TX235 02/07 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y HYDRAULIC CYLINDER A TT ACHMENT Attach the Rear Hydraulic Cy linder to the Main Frame with Fittings pointing up. Ret ain with Pin and Cotter Pin. Asm-R- 0324. Attach the Wing Hydraulic Cylinder s to the Ma in Frame and toggle links with pins provided. Asm-R-0325. WING MOW[...]

ASSEMBLY TX235 02/07 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y CASTER WHEEL A T T ACHM ENTS - REAR MOWER Attach the right and lef t Axle Arm Weldment (1) to the deck with bolts (2) flatwa sher (3), and locknuts (4). Inst all two flanges (5), two1/4 inch sp acer (6) and three one inch sp acers (7) on each fork and wheel assembly shaft[...]

ASSEMBLY TX235 02/07 Assembly Section 3-6 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y REAR MOWER A TT ACHMENT Install the Rear Lif t Arm (1) on the Main Frame with a Frame Pin (2) and secure Pin with Bolt (3). A TTENTION: Do not drive pin in with hammer , this will damage the Pivot T u be. Pin should slide in with very lit- tle resistance. Att ach the Rear[...]

ASSEMBLY TX235 02/07 Assembly Section 3-7 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y DRIVELINE A TT ACHMENT Before starting a ssembly , make certain that all paint, di rt and grease ar e removed from gear box shaft (1). T o ease assem bly , ap ply a light coa t of grease to splines and assemble. Do not assemb le a driveline without a shield. Attach the sl[...]

ASSEMBLY TX235 02/07 Assembly Section 3-8 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y HYDRAULIC HOSE A TT ACHMENT Remove the caps from Hydraulic Manifo ld (6) on the Main Frame, Asm-R-0330. Hydraulic Hose P/N 00184 9 is used (Right Side) for the Wing Cylinder , Hose P/N 0 3200806 is used for Lef t Side Cylinder and Hose P/N 02964451 is used for the Rear Cy[...]

ASSEMBLY TX235 02/07 Assembly Section 3-9 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y[...]

ASSEMBLY TX235 02/07 Assembly Section 3-10 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y FIELD ASSEMBL Y 1. Loop ends back through wel ded link on lock bar and then inside of braid by forming a hole 16” from end. 2. Adjust length s as shown to give 8” overlap and 4” loop. 3. Adjust t o give dimen sions shown. 4. Secure loops by running a plastic tie th[...]

Operation Sec tion 4-1 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION SECTION[...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4 -2 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION RHINO TX235 TURF FLEX FINISHING MOWER OPER A TION INSTRUCTIONS Rhino TURF FLEX mowers are manufact ured with quality material by sk illed workers. These mowers are designed for cutting gra ss and small weeds. The mower is equipped with protec tive deflectors and/or ch [...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4 -3 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 1. S t andard Equipment and Specifications Cutting Width 284” Overall Width 287 ” T ransport Wid th 142” T ransport Height 129” Overall Height 37” T ransport Length 198” Mowing Length 234” Wing Flex (Degr ees) 30 Up/ 20 Down Cutting Height Range 1” - 4[...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4 -4 © 2007 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 experience d in implement and tractor operation and all associat[...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4 -5 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 3. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS The tractor used to operate the mower must ha ve 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 a nd 5 MPH. Operating the mower with a tracto [...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4 -6 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.3 Drawbar The tractor dr awbar must be positioned at a certain length based on the oper ating speed of the mowe r to ensure proper dr iveline operation. 540 RPM mowers require the drawbar length measured from shaft en d to hitch pin hole to be positioned at 14 ”. E[...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4 -7 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Never oper ate the Tractor and Mower if the Impl ement input driveline is directly connected to the T ractor transmission . T ractor braking dist ances can be substantially increased by the momentum of the rot ating Mower blades dr iving the T ractor transmission even[...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4 -8 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION BEFORE leaving the tracto r seat, alw ays set the parkin g brake an d/or set the tractor transmission in parking ge ar , disengage the PT O, stop the engine, remove the key , and wait for all moving part s to stop. Place the tractor shift lever into a low range or par [...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4 -9 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 6.1 Connecting the Mowe r T ongue to the T ractor 1. The tractor must be equip ped to operate at 540 RPM PTO speed and the drawba r length at 14”. 2. Using the parking ja ck, position the tongue clevis to the height of the tractor drawbar . 3. Board the tractor and [...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 10 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.3 Connecting Mo wer Hydraulics 1. With the tractor sh ut down and secured in position, mo ve the hydr aulic remote valve lever back and for the seve ral times or place the hydraulic lever in the float position to relieve all hydraulic pressure. When connecting the m[...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 11 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Cutting Height Adjustment 1. Using the tractor hydrau lics, raise the mowers of f the ground and support un der it with secu re blocking s o not to let the mower drift down during main tenance. 2. Holding wheel and yoke assembly up, remove quick-lock pin from top of [...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 12 © 2007 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 at it s farthest extended position, there is suff icient en[...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 13 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Shorten the driveline profiles as follows : • Remove the driveline from the tractor . • Position the mower to the point with the shortest d is- tance between the tractor PTO shaft and cutter gear- box. Shut down the tractor and securely block the mower in this po[...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 14 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.2 Constant V elocity (CV) Driveline For mowers equipped with a Constant V elocity (CV) dr iveline, the maximum turning angle b etween the tractor and mower must be determined to ensure the jo int angle does not over-extend which can cause CV joint damage. Const ant [...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 15 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Do not turn so sharp or lif t mo wer so high to produce a severe "knocking" of the Driveline which will cause accelerated wear and breakage of drive train components and could result in possible injury from the separated Driveline sections. (SRM-0 4) 9. PRE[...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 16 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.1 T racto r Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Refer to the tr actor operator ’s ma nual 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[...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 17 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION • Check that the main driveline securely attached to the tractor and the locking collar is seated in the groove of the PT O Shaft. • Ensure wing drivelines are secure at both ends. • Ensure the mower hitch is securely att ached to the tractor drawbar with a pro[...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 18 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Inspect oil level in all gearboxes and replenish if needed. A low oil level is a warning sign that the gearbo x may be cracked or it s seal damaged and needs to be replaced. • Perform scheduled lubric a tion as specified in the maintenance section. OPS-R-0076_B [...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 19 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION • Inspect mower tire condition , wheel bearings, and lug nut torque. • Check the condition of the wing hinge pins. • Check all the overall co ndition of th e mower main frame. OPS-R-0051 All Safety Shields, Guards and Safety devices including (but not limited t[...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 20 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Finish Mower PRE-OPERA TION Inspection Mower ID#________________________Make____________________ Date:_____________________________S hift____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engine is off, all rotation has stopped and the tract[...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 21 © 2007 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 wit[...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 22 © 2007 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 ope rated and precautions to t ake while driving with an att ached implem ent. Ensure the tractor has the capacity to handle the weight[...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 23 © 2007 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 . Ensur e the 3-poin[...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 24 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.3 T ransporting the Cutter 1. Raise wings to full height. 2. Make certain th at lock tab engag es into lock bar . 3. Raise center section. T r ansport Position T o raise mo wer for transpo rt, drive the unit to a level area, pull the rope to ope n the transport loc[...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 25 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10.4 Operating the T r actor and Mower S t art off by o perating at a slow speed and gradually in cr ease your sp eed while mai n taining complete control of the tractor and mower . Moving slowly at first will also pr event the tractor from rearin g up and loss of st[...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 26 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines When crossing ditches with steep banks o r going 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 be comes solid (driveline [...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 27 © 2007 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 possibili[...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 28 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1.2 Bystander/Passerby Precautions If a bystan der comes within 100 yards of the trac tor while the mower is being op erated, stop the tractor at once, idle the engine and disengage the PT O. Do not engage the PT O again until all byst anders are well past the 100 y[...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 29 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Rotary Mowers are capa ble under adverse conditions of throwing objects for great dist ances (300 feet or more) an d causing serious injury or death. Follow safety messag es carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 100 Y ARDS UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflector[...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 30 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1.5 Operating the Mower Only operate the mower from the tractor operator’s seat with the seatbelt se curely fastened on a ROPS or cab equipped tractor . The mower is designed for cutting grass and small weeds. Sharp blades will produce a cleaner cut and require le[...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 31 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Avoid mo wing in reverse direction when poss ible. Check to m ake sure there are no persons behind the mower and use extreme car e when mowing in reverse. Mow only at a slow ground speed whe re you can safely op erate and control the tractor and mower . Never mow an [...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 32 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Then lower the mower to the desired height and mow the veget ation a second time. If possible , select a mowing p attern that is at a 90 degree angle to the first pass to reduce streaking for a more uniform cut. OPS-R-0044_A 1 1.6 Shutting Down the Implement T o shut [...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 33 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 12. DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR Before disconnecting the mower , the PTO must be disengaged and all motion at a complete stop. Move the mower to a level storage location and lower the center section and both win gs to the ground. If the mower will be sto[...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 34 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. 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 and inst all wing transport braces to prevent the win[...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 35 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION If the tractor ’s hydraulic pump is not independe nt of the tr actor PTO, or if the tractor PTO has to be run to have hydraulic power , disconnect the mower driveline from the tractor PT O output shaf t. Secure the driveline to the mower deck to prevent driveline d[...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 36 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 14.1 T ransp orting on Public Roadways Extreme caution should be used wh en transporting the tractor and imp lement on public roadways. The tractor must be eq uipped with all required safety warn ing featur es includin g a SMV emb lem and fla shing warnin g lights to [...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 37 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Make sure that all tr actor flashing warning lights, headlight s, and brake/tail lights are functioning properly befor e proceeding onto public roads. While newer model tractors have plenty o f lighting to provide warning sig nals and operating lighting, most older m[...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 38 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 14.2 Hauling the T ractor and Implement Before transporting a loade d tractor and implement, measure the height and width dimensions an d gross weight of the complete loaded unit. Ensure that the load will be in compliance wit h the legal limits set for the areas that[...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 39 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 15. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY S treaking Slow Blade S peed Operate PT O at 540 RPM. Worn Blad e Ti ps Replace with Genuine RHINO blades. See your Rhino dealer . Dull Blades Sharpen blades uniformly . Blades unable to cut that part S[...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 40 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Heavy Vibra tion T oo high blade speed Do not exceed 540 PT O RPM. Broken/bent Blade Replace with gen uine RHINO blades. See your RHINO d ealer . Worn/Unbal anced Blade Grind uniformly , rebalance and replace Bent/broken Sheave R[...]

OPERATION TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4- 41 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Belt Rollover Pulley misalignment Re-align Damaged belt Replace belt Foreign object in pulley grooves Ins pect all pulley gro oves for rust, paint or weld spots and remove. Worn pulley groove Replace pulley Damaged Belt Rollover[...]

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MAINTENANCE TX235 02/07 Maintenance Section 5-2 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Before operating your Mower , make sure it is properl y lu bricated and thoroughly inspected. Only a minimum of time and ef fort is required to re gularly lubricate and ma intain this machine to prov ide long life and trouble free operation. Always disengage the PT[...]

MAINTENANCE TX235 02/07 Maintenance Section 5-3 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE GEARBOX The Gearbox has been filled with lubricant to the T e st Plug Level prior to shipme nt. However , you should check the oil level at T est Plug before op erating, and fre quently thereafter . The gearbox shou ld not require additional lubrican t unless the b[...]

MAINTENANCE TX235 02/07 Maintenance Section 5-4 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SWIVEL ASSEMBL Y The Swivel Assembly should be lubricated every 8 hours. Mnt-R-0278. CENTER 4-W A Y GEAR BOX Gearbox is filled from fa ctory with proper lube level. T o check oil level remote test plug on front side gear . It is recommended that oil le vel plug be [...]

MAINTENANCE TX235 02/07 Maintenance Section 5-5 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE GAUGE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES Gauge wheels are equippe d with bushings which require grease daily . Grease fittings are provide d in the Wheel Hub and Gau ge Wheel Pivot. Grease afte r 8 hours of use. Mnt-R-0267. BLADE SPINDLE LUBRICA TION Blade spindles must be lubricate[...]

MAINTENANCE TX235 02/07 Maintenance Section 5-6 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE DRIVELINE LUBRICA TION The Drivelines and U-Joint s should be inspected each morning before the mower is starte d. Mnt-0024. The U-Joint and CV Joint on the Driveline unde rgo extreme forces wh en the unit is turning or wh en the Wings are being raised. It is impor[...]

MAINTENANCE TX235 02/07 Maintenance Section 5-7 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE WING DRIVELINE PROFILE LUBRICA TION Grease telescoping profile tube inside the shielding da ily . Driveline must be removed from one connection, separated and grease d per Figure 8. Raise and lower wings af ter applying grease to spread over joint wor king area. Wh[...]

MAINTENANCE TX235 02/07 Maintenance Section 5-8 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE SHARPENING Always sharpen both blade s at same time to maintain ba lance. Follow original shar pening pattern as sho wn in Figure Mnt-R-00 08 Always sharpen blades by grind ing. DO NOT heat and pound out edge . Do not sharpen blade to a razor edge , but leave[...]

MAINTENANCE TX235 02/07 Maintenance Section 5-9 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BEL T ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE Shut off mowe r and tractor . Loose n jam nut (item 1) on tension adjustment bolt ( item 2). T ighten adjustme nt bolt (item 3) until belt deflection along front of belt (ite m 4) is 3/4" with approximately 10 pou nds applied to cent[...]

MAINTENANCE TX235 02/07 Maintenance Sectio n 5-10 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE SPINDLE SER VICE INSTRUCTIONS DISASSEMBL Y 1. R emove adjustin g nut #3. Install nut #8 on end shaft. 2. Support spindle housing #2 under flange and drive out shaft assembly #1. Use soft wood blo ck on top end of shaft to protec t grease fitting. 3. Remove [...]

MAINTENANCE TX235 02/07 Maintenance Sectio n 5-11 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE STORAGE Y our rot ary mower re presents an investm ent from which you should ge t the greatest possibl e benefit. Therefore, when the sea son is over , the cutter should be thoroug hly checked and prep ared for storage so that a minimum amount of work will be req[...]

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

TO THE OWNER/OPERA T OR/DEALER In addition to the standard Lim ited W arranty shown on the facing page, Rhino also provides: 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 [...]

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