Rhino Mounts TURBO 96 manual

© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. TURBO 96 Published 01/1 1 Part No. 00778586C 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. REA[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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:_________________________[...]

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 oper ation and maintenance, to r e view the[...]

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MAINTENANCE SECTION ........ ................................ ............................................................. 5-1 HAZARDS WITH MAINTE NANCE OF IMPLE MENT ................... ................. ............ ................. ............ ............ ... 5-2 PARTS INFORMATION ............... ............. ................ ............. [...]

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SAFETY TURBO 96 01/11 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 [...]

SAFETY TURBO 96 01/11 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, W arnings and Safety Messages. • WEAR SAFETY GLASSES , safety shoes, hard hat, hearing prot ection and gloves when opera ting or r[...]

SAFETY TURBO 96 01/11 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 h[...]

SAFETY TURBO 96 01/11 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 BUC[...]

SAFETY TURBO 96 01/11 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: ?[...]

SAFETY TURBO 96 01/11 Safety Section 1-7 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY THROWN OBJECTS HA ZARDS (CONTINUED) MOWER OPERA TION: • DO NOT exceed mower' s rated Cutting Capacity or cut non- vegetative material. • USE ENCLOSED TRACTOR CABS when two or more mowers ar e operating in mowing area. • ADJUST mower sections or wing close and p ar[...]

SAFETY TURBO 96 01/11 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 [...]

SAFETY TURBO 96 01/11 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: S T AY A W AY and KEEP hands, feet and body A WA Y from rotatin g blades, drivelines and p arts unti l all moving element s have stopped. • STOP , LOOK and [...]

SAFETY TURBO 96 01 /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 p[...]

SAFETY TURBO 96 01/11 Safe ty 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[...]

SAFETY TURBO 96 01 /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[...]

SAFETY TURBO 96 01/11 Safe ty 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 oth[...]

SAFETY TURBO 96 01 /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 :[...]

SAFETY TURBO 96 01/11 Safe ty 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 Rhin[...]

SAFETY TURBO 96 01 /11 Safety Sectio n 1-16 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location - Lif t T y pe NOTE: Rhino supplies safety deca ls on this product to pr omote safe operat ion. Damage to the decals may occur while in s hipping, use, or reconditio ning. Rhino c ares abou t the safety o f its customers, oper ators, and bystande rs, and wil[...]

SAFETY TURBO 96 01/11 Safe ty Section 1-17 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. D389 1 DECAL Multi Hazard 2. D388 1 DECAL Driveline Hazards 3. 00756004 3 DANGER Shield Missing. Do Not Operate 4. 00756005 2** DANGER Rotat ing D/L Entanglement 5. D137 1 INSTRUCT CCW Blade Rotation, Blade Bolt T orque 6. D138 1 INS[...]

SAFETY TURBO 96 01 /11 Safety Sectio n 1-18 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location - Pull T ype NOTE: Rhino supplies safety deca ls on this product to pr omote safe operat ion. Damage to the decals may occur while in s hipping, use, or reconditio ning. Rhino c ares abou t the safety o f its customers, oper ators, and bystande rs, and will [...]

SAFETY TURBO 96 01/11 Safe ty Section 1-19 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. D389 1 DECAL Multi Hazard 2. D388 1 DECAL Driveline Hazards 3. 00756004 3 DANGER D/L Shield Missing. Do Not Operate 4. 00756005 2** DANGER Rotating D/L Ent anglement 5. D137 1 INSTRUCT CCW Blade Rot ation 6. D138 1 INSTRU CT CW Blade[...]

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SAFETY TURBO 96 01/11 Safe ty Section 1-29 © 201 1 A lamo 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 [...]

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2 Contents Acknowledgment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Forewor d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Alerts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 A W ord T o The User/Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 The Industrial/Agri[...]

3 Safety Aler ts Symbol This Safety Alert Symbol means: “A TTENTION! ST A Y 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[...]

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[...]

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 ?[...]

6 Follow A Safety Program Avoid Injury Fr om Raised Equipment Avoid possible crushing injury fr om falling mower or other raised equipment. Before working near or under raised mower or equipment parts: — Securely support or block up raised mower or equipment parts according to the operator’ s manual. — Securely support, block up or lock up wi[...]

7 Follow A Safety Program Be Alert! Know where to get assistance. Know how to use a  rst aid kit and  re extinguisher/ r e suppression system. Be Awar e! T ake advantage of training programs offer ed. Be Careful! Human error is caused by many factors: car elessness, fatigue, overload, preoccupation, unfamiliarity of operator with the machi[...]

8 Follow A Safety Program Some Rules Y ou Must 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)[...]

9 Prepare For Safe Operation Check The Mower And T ractor Equipment Before beginning your work day inspect the machine and have all systems in good operational condition. WARNING! Pr event possible crushing injury from falling equipment. Hydraulic system or part failure could cause unsupported equipment to fall. Do not go under raised equipment unl[...]

10 Prepare For Safe Operation Know The W ork Area Before you operate the mower thor oughly inspect the work area. W alk 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 [...]

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[...]

12 Prepare For Safe Operation Hitching Mower T o T ractor Three-point hitch-mounted mowers: — Refer to mower and tractor manufacturers’ manuals. — Place tractor’ s hydraulic power lift (rockshaft) selector lever in down position to avoid unexpected movement. — Explain the hitching procedur es to those operators who cannot read. — Front-[...]

13 Star t Safely Make The Right Start Mow only in daylight or good arti cial light conditions. Avoid serious injury or death fr om mower -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[...]

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 [...]

15 Operate Safely Under Mount Mower Safety Practices When mowing with an under mount mower: — Keep removable dischar ge chute in place and over dischar ge opening. — Never stand on a mower housing when the tractor engine is operating. — Distribute grass clippings with discharge chute facing mowed area. — Before clearing a clogged mower or d[...]

16 Operate Safely Wing And Side Mount Mowers Safety Practices Raised wing positions reduce shielding pr otection and increases the thr own object and blade contact hazard risks. Avoid possible serious injury or death by thr own objects or blade contact from raising and lowering wings during mowing operations: — Do not mow with bystanders within 3[...]

17 Uneven T errain Mowing Safety Practices (continued) — Use extreme car e to maintain control over the equipment when operating in these conditions. — Increase tractor stability by adding wheel weights, ballast and increasing wheel spacing to maximum. Refer to operator’ s manual for recommendations. — Maintain minimum ground speed. — Mak[...]

18 Parking Safety Practices — Use designated or out-of-traf c areas. — Use  rm level gr ound locations. — Set parking brake. — Lower raised equipment to ground. Shut down the mower and tractor using proper equipment shut down practice before dismounting tractor . (See page 18, Proper Equipment Shut Down Practices. ) Sloping ground par[...]

19 Shut Down Safely Dismounting Properly — Never dismount from moving equipment. — Never jump from any machines. — Dismount carefully . — Check for slippery steps. — Keep feet and hands away from contr ols. — Use handholds and steps during dismount. — Face machine and use three-point contact (2 hands and 1 foot or 2 feet and 1 hand). [...]

20 Per for m Maintenance Safely Prepar e Y ourself W ear personal 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 — [...]

21 Per for m Maintenance Safely Prepar e The Machine Stored ener gy sources (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, etc.) must be controlled or reduced to a practical minimum befor e performing any maintenance, repair or service pr ocedures. Safety practices to prevent potential injuries fr om energy-releasing sour ces: ?[...]

22 Per for m Maintenance Safely Per for m Maintenance Safely Use Proper V entilation If it is necessary to run an engine in an enclosed area, remove the exhaust fumes fr om the area with an exhaust pipe extension. If you do not have an exhaust pipe extension, make sure you open the doors and get outside air into the area. WARNING! Pr event possible[...]

23 Hydraulic System Hazards The hydraulic system is under pressur e whenever the engine is operating and may hold pressur e even after the engine is shut off. Cycle all hydraulic contr ols including the auxiliary hydraulic control after the engine is shut down. Relieve trapped pressur e in the lines after the attachments are shut down and r esting [...]

24 Avoid Explosion WARNING! A void possible serious injury from explosion. Lead-acid batteries produce extr emely explosive gases especially when being char ged. Keep arcs, sparks, fl ames and lighted tobacco away . — Do not smoke near batteries. — Keep arcs, sparks and open  ames away from batteries. — Provide adequate ventilation. Never[...]

25 Tire And Wheel Maintenance (continued) WARNING! The types of wheels and tir es usually found on this equipment requir e special care when servicing to prevent death or serious injury . Do not in ate the tir es above the recommended pressur e. Be sure to r eplace tire ballast if equipped. See manufacturer’ s speci cations for ballast r eq[...]

26 Per for m Maintenance Safely Mower Blade Maintenance (continued) — How are mower blades made? Mower blades are made of high str ength alloy spring steel. They are hot-for ged and shaped to meet the manufacturer’ s individual speci cations, then heat treated and temper ed to a high strength, ductile state to reduce the possibility of br ea[...]

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2 Este manual de seguridad está destinado a señalar algunas de las situaciones de seguridad básicas que pueden sur gir durante la operación y el mantenimiento normales de la máquina y a instruirlo en prácticas de seguridad para manejar estas condiciones. Este manual NO sustituye los manuales del operador del fabricante de la cortadora de cés[...]

3 Aler tas de seguridad Símbolo Este símbolo de alerta de seguridad signi ca: “¡A TENCIÓN! ¡MANTÉNGASE ALERT A! ¡SU SEGURIDAD EST Á EN RIESGO!” El símbolo de alerta de seguridad identi ca mensajes de seguridad importantes sobre el equipo, sobr e letrer os de seguridad, en manuales u otros lugar es. Cuando vea este símbolo, mant?[...]

4 Tipos de cortadora de césped industrial/para agricultura Las cortadoras de césped se usan para recortar pasturas, desmenuzar residuos de cultivos, cortar arbustos, r ealizar desbroce pesado, cortar la hierba en vías de agua, derechos de paso, costados de caminos o autopistas. Además, estas cortadoras se usan para cortar la hierba y otras plan[...]

5 Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad Protéjase a sí mismo Use la ropa de pr otección personal y los equipos de protección personal (PPE) que se le pr oporcionen o que requieran las condiciones del trabajo. SIEMPRE debe usar gafas de seguridad con escudos laterales. Puede necesitar también: — Casco — Calzado de seguridad — Antiparras [...]

6 Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad Evite las lesiones provocadas por equipos elevados Evite posibles lesiones de aplastamiento por caídas de la cortadora u otros equipos elevados. Antes de trabajar cerca o debajo de partes levadas de la cortadora o de los equipos: — Apoye o bloquee con seguridad las partes elevadas de la cortadora o los eq[...]

7 Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad ¡Manténgase alerta! Sepa dónde obtener asistencia. Sepa cómo usar un equipo de primeros auxilios y un extintor de incendios/ sistema de supresión de fuego. ¡Manténgase informado! Aproveche los pr ogramas de capacitación que se ofrecen. ¡T enga cuidado! El error humano es causado por muchos factor es[...]

8 Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad Algunas reglas que debe cumplir al trabajar (continuación) — Únicamente personas cuali cadas y autorizadas pueden manejar estos equipos. — Nunca permita que los niños jueguen en los equipos, viajen en ellos o los hagan funcionar . Los niños no están cuali cados para manejar estos equipos. — [...]

9 Preparación para una operación segura Revise los equipos de la cortadora de césped y el tractor Antes de comenzar la jornada de trabajo, inspeccione la máquina y asegúrese de que todos los sistemas estén en buenas condiciones operacionales. ¡ADVERTENCIA! Evite posibles lesiones por aplastamiento producidas por equipos que caen. La falla de[...]

10 Preparación para una operación segura Familiarícese con la zona de trabajo Antes de hacer funcionar la cortadora de césped, inspeccione cuidadosamente la zona de trabajo. Recorra a pie alrededor de la zona e inspeccione las super cies sobre las cuales se desplazará cuando utilice la cortadora. Busque residuos y obstáculos r ecorriendo a[...]

11 Preparación para una operación segura Prueba de seguridad de los controles del tractor y de la cortadora de césped Arranque el tractor siguiendo los procedimientos especí cos del manual del operador del fabricante. Estos procedimientos normalmente incluyen: — Colóquese y ajústese el cinturón de seguridad en el tractor equipado con RO[...]

12 Preparación para una operación segura Enganche de la cortadora de césped al tractor Cortadoras montadas en enganche de tres puntos: — Consulte los manuales de los fabricantes de la cortadora y del tractor . — Coloque la palanca selectora de elevación de potencia hidráulica del tractor en la posición descendida para evitar movimientos i[...]

13 Arranque con seguridad Cómo realizar un arranque corr ecto Corte la hierba únicamente con luz diurna o en condiciones de buena luz arti cial. Evite lesiones graves o muerte producidas por objetos arrojados por la cortadora o por el contacto con las hojas: — Mantenga los escudos de las cadenas, los escudos de ectores  exibles o sóli[...]

14 Operación con seguridad Objetos arrojados por la cortadora de césped (continuación) Cortadoras de disco — Cuando se usa una cortadora de disco, es importante conocer la zona donde se va a cortar . Si el operador ha realizado cortes en el terr eno antes y está familiarizado con todos los obstáculos que puede haber , es su ciente observa[...]

15 Operación con seguridad Prácticas de seguridad para la cortadora de césped de montaje inferior Cuando se traslada con una cortadora de césped de montaje inferior: — Mantenga la rampa de descarga extraíble en su lugar y por encima de la abertura de descar ga. — Nunca se pare sobr e la carcasa de una cortadora de césped cuando el motor d[...]

16 Operación con seguridad Prácticas de seguridad para cortadoras de césped con laterales y montaje lateral Las posiciones elevadas de los laterales reducen la protección de los escudos y aumentan los riesgos de objetos arrojados y contacto con las hojas. Evite la posibilidad de lesiones graves o muerte por objetos arrojados o contacto con las [...]

17 Prácticas de seguridad para trabajos de corte en terrenos despar ejos (continuación) — Use extremo cuidado para mantener el contr ol de los equipos cuando trabaja en estas condiciones. — Aumente la estabilidad del tractor agregando pesos o lastre en las ruedas y aumentando al máximo la separación entre las ruedas. Consulte las recomendac[...]

18 Prácticas de seguridad para el estacionamiento — Use las zonas designadas o alejadas del tránsito. — Use lugares con suelo  rme y nivelado. — Aplique el freno de estacionamiento. — Descienda el equipo de la cortadora de césped hasta el suelo. Apague la cortadora y el tractor usando la práctica correcta de apagado de equipos antes [...]

19 Apagado con seguridad Descenso correcto — Nunca descienda de equipos en movimiento. — Nunca baje de una máquina saltando. — Descienda con cuidado. — V eri que que no haya peldaños resbaladizos. — Mantenga los pies y las manos lejos de los controles. — Use los asideros y los peldaños durante el descenso. — Enfrente la máquina[...]

20 Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Preparación personal Use la ropa de pr otección personal y los equipos de protección personal (PPE) que se le pr oporcionen o que requieran las condiciones del trabajo. SIEMPRE debe usar gafas de seguridad con escudos laterales. Puede necesitar también: — Casco — Calzado de seguridad — Anteoj[...]

21 Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Preparación de la máquina Deben controlarse o r educirse las fuentes de energía almacenada (eléctricas, mecánicas, hidráulicas, neumáticas, químicas, térmicas, etc.) al mínimo practicable antes de realizar cualquier pr ocedimiento de mantenimiento, reparación o servicio. Prácticas de seguri[...]

22 Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Use ventilación adecuada Si es necesario hacer funcionar un motor en una zona cerrada, elimine del área las emanaciones de escape con una extensión del caño de escape. Si no tiene esa extensión, asegúrese de abrir las puertas y dejar entrar aire del exterior . ¡ADVERTENCIA! Evite posibles lesion[...]

23 Riesgos del sistema hidráulico El sistema hidráulico se encuentra bajo presión siempr e que el motor está funcionando; puede conservar presión incluso después de apagar el motor . Haga funcionar todos los controles hidráulicos incluyendo el contr ol hidráulico auxiliar después de que el motor esté apagado. Alivie la presión atrapada e[...]

24 Evite explosiones ¡ADVERTENCIA! Evite posibles lesiones graves por explosiones. Las baterías de plomo-ácido producen gases sumamente explosivos, especialmente durante la car ga. Mantenga alejados los arcos, las chispas, las llamas y el tabaco encendido. — No fume cerca de las baterías. — Mantenga los arcos, las chispas y llamas abiertas [...]

25 Mantenimiento de neumáticos y ruedas (continuación) ¡ADVERTENCIA! Los tipos de ruedas y neumáticos que generalmente se encuentran en estos equipos requier en cuidados especiales al realizar servicios para evitar lesiones graves o la muerte. No in e los neumáticos por encima de la pr esión recomendada. Asegúr ese de volver a colocar el [...]

26 Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Mantenimiento de las hojas de la cortadora (continuación) — ¿Cómo están hechas las hojas de la cortadora de césped? Están hechas acero para r esortes de aleación de alta resistencia. Se forjan en caliente y se les da forma para cumplir con las especi caciones individuales del fabricante; lu[...]

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INTRODUCTION TURBO 96 01/11 Introduction Section 2-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION We ar e pleased to have you as a Rhino customer . Y our Rotary Cutter h as been carefully designed with care and built with quality mater ials by skilled workers to give maximum service with minimum down time. This manual is provided to give you the necessar[...]

INTRODUCTION TURBO 96 01/11 Introduction Section 2-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The Rhino T urbo 96 Rotary Mower is desig ned for medium duty applications such as weed, grass, corn stalks, and light br ush to 2" diameter . Thes e mowers are multi sp indle with fre e-swinging b lades. Fr ee swingin g blades reduce the shock of impac[...]

INTRODUCTION TURBO 96 01/11 Introduction Section 2-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION KEY OPERA T ION POINTS • Cutting performance an d distribution 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. • Ne[...]

INTRODUCTION TURBO 96 01/11 Introduction Section 2-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION 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[...]

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ASSEMBLY TURBO 96 01/11 Assembly Section 3-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y DEALER SET -UP 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[...]

ASSEMBLY TURBO 96 01/11 Assembly Section 3-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y The Component s of these machines are quite heavy . Block all componen ts up securely before working under machin e. ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION 1. 1 A-Frame - RH 2. 1 A-Frame - LH 3. 2 Brace 4. 2 Hitch Pin 5. 1 Bushing 6. 1 S pacer 7. 1 Brace 8. 1 Axle Pivot Pin 9. 2 Bolt 10[...]

ASSEMBLY TURBO 96 01/11 Assembly Section 3-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y T AIL WHEEL ASSEMBL Y - LIFT 1. Attach Bracket (3) into Suppo rt Beam (8) and attach to Frame Assembly with Bolts (4) & Locknuts (5). 2. Slide the Beam Weldme nt (2) through Bracket (3) and Su pport Beam (8) an d attach to Mower Deck using Bolt (4) and Locknut (5).[...]

ASSEMBLY TURBO 96 01/11 Assembly Section 3-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y AXLE ASSEMBL Y - PULL TYPE Attach the rear axle to the lugs on the rea r of the ma inframe using axle pivot pins (2), bolts (13), an d locknuts (8). Figure Asm-R-0284 AXLE ARMS Attach the spindle hub assemb ly (6) to axle weldment (4) with bolt (7 ), and locknut (8). F[...]

ASSEMBLY TURBO 96 01/11 Assembly Section 3-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y AXLE ASSEMBL Y - HYDRAULIC OFFSET & SEMI-MOUNT Attach rear axle (1) to lugs on rear of mainframe using bolts (2), and locknut s (8). Clam p caster wheel assembly (2) to ax le arm plate (3), usin g bolt (4), and lockn ut (9). CONTROL RODS - PULL TYPE Attach the two [...]

ASSEMBLY TURBO 96 01/11 Assembly Section 3-7 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y DRIVELINE CLAMP CONE YOKE Loosen the yoke clamp cone with a 1 1/16” (17mm) wrench and remove the c o ne from yoke. Slide yoke onto the shaf t and align hole for clamping cone with annular groove of ge arbox shaft. Reinst all cone and tighten (75 lb -ft torque). Push [...]

ASSEMBLY TURBO 96 01/11 Assembly Section 3-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y FRONT AND REAR DEFLECT ORS (St andard Equipment) Front and Rear Rubber-Fabric De flectors are S t andard Equipment and Fr ont and Rear Chainguards are option al at extra cost. On e type of guards must be inst alled (and maintained in good rep air) exce pt for agricultu[...]

ASSEMBLY TURBO 96 01/11 Assembly Section 3-9 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y CHAINGUARDS (Optional Equipment at Extra Cost) CHAINGUARDS: Front and Rear Chainguards (Optional Equipm ent) are recommended for high er than normal usage (100 hours or more per year) and will provide pr otection from thrown obje cts with careful operation. Chainguards[...]

ASSEMBLY TURBO 96 01/11 Assembly Section 3-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y DRIVELINE A TT ACHMENT Before starting a ssembly , make cert ain that all paint, dirt, and grease are removed from gearbox shaft (1). T o ease assembly apply a light coat of grease to splines and assemble. Do not assemble a driveline without a shield. (Figure Asm-R-01[...]

ASSEMBLY TURBO 96 01/11 Assembly Section 3-11 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y CHECK CHAINS (Extra Eq uipment) LIFT MODELS Check Chain s are availab le for attachment to th e front of the cutter as an accessory . Check Chains are used to control the cutting height and especia lly to allow the cutter to be lowered to the same preset cutting heig [...]

ASSEMBLY TURBO 96 01/11 Assembly Section 3-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y JACKSHAFT BEARING SUPPORT ASSEMBL Y Attach Carr ier Mount Weldment (3) to deck with bolt 1/2” x 1-1/4” (12) Lockwasher (21) and Flatwasher (16) for the front two holes and use Bolt 1/2” x 1-1/2” (22 ) an d Lockwasher (21) for the rear . Then attach Bearing Ass[...]

ASSEMBLY TURBO 96 01/11 Assembly Section 3-13 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y HYDRAULIC OR MANU AL LIFT - PULL & OFFSET TYPE Attach the S pring Assembly option (Fig ure ASM-R-01 1 1) to the lug on the mower deck behind the Center Gearbox. Retain using 1 x 2-3/4 bolt and locknut. Install the Hydraulic Cylinder (Figure ASM-R-01 1 1) or the ma[...]

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OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-2 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION RHINO TURBO 96 MEDIUM-DUTY ROT AR Y MOWER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Rhino rotary mowers are manufactur ed with quality material by skilled wo rkers. These mowers are designed to cut grass, weed s, small brush and o ther vegetative mate rial up to 2” diameter in are[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-3 © 201 1 Alamo 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 associ[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-4 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. 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 tract[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-5 © 201 1 Alamo 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 TURBO 96 lif t mower requires a tractor with at leas t 55 HP and the semi-mount and pull typ e mower require at least 30 H [...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-6 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2.5 Drawbar-Pull T ype Mower For equipment operating at 540 RPM, the tractor drawbar must be po sitioned at a 14” dista nce from the hitch point to the PTO shaf t end for proper operation and min imal wear to the driveli ne. Position the drawbar at 16” if the m[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-7 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not connect the PT O driveline to the tr actor or operate the implement unless the implement is securely connected to the tractor . 2.7 Power T ake Off (PTO) Depending on the u nit, the mower is designed to oper at e at a PTO speed of 540 or 1000 RPM. Most tra ct[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-8 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACT OR Before getting onto the tr actor , the operator must read and completely understand the impleme nt and tractor operator manuals. If any p art of either manual is no t com pletely understood, consult an authorized dealer for a comp[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-9 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. 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 tract[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-10 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5.1 Connecting the Mower - Li f t T ype and Semi-Mount T ype 1. Make sure the tractor is equip ped with the correct PT O shaft. Change shaf ts if nee ded. 2. Shorten or remove the tractor drawbar to avoi d interference when raising an d lowering the mower . 3. Boa[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-11 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5.2 3-Point Quick Hitch Our 3-Point Quick Hitch is designe d to connect to a Quick-Attach Couple r making mounting and dismounting your mower e asier . The 3-Point Q uick Hitch i s also desig ned to connect the cutter t o a tractor ’s three- point linkage without[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-12 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5.4 Connecting the Mower-Pull T ype 1. Make sure the tractor is equipped with the correct PTO sh aft and the drawbar is extended 14” from the PT O shaft end for a 540 RPM mower and 16” for a 10 00 RPM unit. 2. Block the mower wheels in place and use the attach[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-13 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5.5 Safety T ow Chain If the mower is towed on a public roa dway , a safety ch ain with tensile strength equal to or greater than the gross weight of the mower must be connected be tween the tractor and mower . This will help control the implement in the event the [...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-14 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.1 Setting Mower Height- Lif t T ype 1. Park the tractor and mower on level gro und. 2. Using the 3-point hitch control lever , position the front of the mower with its sid e skids 1” less off the ground than desired cut heig ht. For example, for a 3” cut, po[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-15 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.2 Setting Mowing Hei ght - Pull T ype and Semi-Mount T ype Mowers 1. Park the tractor and mower on level groun d. 2. Using the ratchet jack or hydr aulic cylinder , position the m ower so the skid sho es are 1” less off the ground than th e desired final cut he[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-16 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.3 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. Opera[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-17 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.1 Driveline Length Check When fitting the mower to the tractor , the telescoping dr iveline must be inspected to ensure that at its most compressed position, the pr ofiles do not “bottom out”, and when at it s farthest extended position, there is sufficie nt [...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-18 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Shorten the driveline profiles as follows : • Remove the driveline from the tra ctor . • Position the mowe r (Lift and Se mi-Mount T ype - Raise and lower/ Pull T ype - T urn sharply) to the point with the sh ortest distance b etween the tractor PT O shaft and[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-19 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.2 Constant V elocity (CV) Driveline For mowers equipped with a Constant V elocity (CV) dr iveline, the maximum turning angle between the tr actor and mower must be determined to ensure the jo int angle does not over-extend which can cause CV jo int damage. Const [...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-20 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8. PRE-OPERA TION INSPECTION AND SERVICE Before each use, a pre-ope ration inspection and service of the implement and tractor must be perform ed. This includes routine maintenan ce and scheduled lubricat ion, inspecting that all safety devices are equipped and fu[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-21 © 201 1 Alamo 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 re[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-22 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.2 Mower Pre-Operati on Inspection/Service Before each mowe r use, a complete inspection and serv ice is required to ensure the mower is in a good a nd safe working condition. Dam aged and/ or broken parts should be rep aired and/or replaced imme diately . T o en[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-23 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION All Safety Shields, Guards and Safety devices including (but not limited to) - the Deflectors, Chain Guards, S teel Guards, Gearbox Shields, PTO integral shields, an d Retractable Door Shields should be used and maint ained in good working condition. All safety dev[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-24 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Perform scheduled lubricatio n as specified in the maintenance section. • Inspect each gearb ox oil level using dipstick level indicator and replenish if neede d. A low oil level is a warning si gn that the gearbox may be cracked or its se al is damaged and [...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-25 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.3 Cutting Component Inspection Inspect blade p an and blade assembly for the following: OPS-U-0031[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-26 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Operating the mower with loose blade hardware will da mage the blade hold er or blades and can result in blade b reakage or blade fastener failur e. Broken blades or bolts can be thrown out from under the mower for dist ances up to 300 feet. When the bla des are r[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-27 © 201 1 Alamo 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[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-28 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. 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 par[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-29 © 201 1 Alamo 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[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-30 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. 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 we[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-31 © 201 1 Alamo 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-poin[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-32 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.3 Raising the Mow er Using the tractor 3-point hitch control lever-lift type or hydraulic remote lever-pull a nd semi-mount type, raise the mowe r high enough to clear all ground obst acles. When raising the mower , make sure all connection po ints are securely [...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-33 © 201 1 Alamo 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[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-34 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. 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 possi[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-35 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Many varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can become ent angled in the operating p 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 re[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-36 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. 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 ARE WITHIN 300 Feet UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflecto[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-37 © 201 1 Alamo 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 [...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-38 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. 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 y[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-39 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not let the Blad es turn when the Mower Deck is raised for any reason, including clearan ce or for turning. Raising the Mower deck exposes the Cutting Blades which cr eates a poten tially serious ha zard and could cause serious injury o r even death from object [...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-40 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. 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[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-41 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.7 Shutting Down the Implement T o shut down attached mower head, first bring the tractor to a complete st op. Decrease engine RPM to idle then disenga ge cutterhead. The m ower head will come to a complete stop within a suitable amount of time. Do not engage or [...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-42 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. 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) Never unhitch without using the T ongue Jack. The [...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-43 © 201 1 Alamo 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 clean all debris of f t[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-44 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never allow children or other persons to ride on the T ractor or Implement. Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-1 0) 13. TRANSPORTING THE TRACT OR AND IMPLEMENT Inherent hazards of operating the tr actor and implement and the possibilit y of acc[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-45 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Before tran sporting the tractor on a p ublic roadway or boarding a trailer for tr ansport, t he tractor br ake pedals should be lo cked together . Locking the pedals ensures tha t both wheels brak e simultaneou sly while stopping, especially when making an emergen[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-46 © 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 t[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-47 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 14. Hauling the T rac tor and Implement Before transpor ting a loaded tractor and implement, mea sure the height and width dimensio ns and gross weight of the complete load ed unit. Ensure that the lo ad will be in compliance with the legal limits set for the areas[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-48 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 15. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Remedy Uneven Cut Excessive ground speed. Reduce ground speed. Blades worn, dull, or bent. Replace blades. (Refer to “Maint enance” section). Mower not level side to side. Adjus t. (Refer to “Asse mbly” sect[...]

OPERATION TURBO 96 01/11 Operation Section 4-49 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Gearbox Noisy Low Lubricant . Check lubricant lev el. Rough gears. Run in or change Gears. Worn Bearing . Replace Bearing. Gearbox Leaking Damage d Oil Seal. Replace Seal. Bent Shaft. Replace Oil Seal and Shaf t. Oil Seal Race rough. Replace Shaf t or repair Race. [...]

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MAINTENANCE TURBO 96 0 1/11 Maintenanc e Section 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 TH[...]

MAINTENANCE TURBO 96 0 1/11 Maintenanc e Section 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 o[...]

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MAINTENANCE TURBO 96 0 1/11 Maintenanc e Section 5-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE GEARBOX The Gearbox has been filled with lubricant to the Dipstick level prior to shipment. Ho wever , you should check the oil level at Dipstick before operating, and fr equently thereafter . The gearbox should n ot require additional lubricant unless the bo[...]

MAINTENANCE TURBO 96 0 1/11 Maintenanc e Section 5-9 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE DRIVELINE LUBRICA TION Many of the equipment compon ents are HEA VY (70 lbs or greater ) and S pecial L ifting Procedures are reco mmended. Use lifting assist ance such as mechanical assist ance, two people, and proper lifting techniques when co nnecting or i[...]

MAINTENANCE TURBO 96 01/11 Main tenance Section 5-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE EXTENDED LUBE LEVER LOCA TION INTERV A L ACTION PUMPS Cross & Bearings 8 Hours 2 - 3 T elescoping T ube 8 Hours 6 - 8 Shield Bearings 50 Hours 1 - 2 End S pider Hub 20 Hours 1 - 2 CV Center Ho using 8 Hours 12-15[...]

MAINTENANCE TURBO 96 01/11 Main tenance Section 5-11 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE MAIN & JACKSHAFT DRIVELINE SHIELDS T o remove the main inner driveline shield, Remove the locking scre ws. Align the bearing tabs with the cone pockets. FIGURE Mnt-0026. Remove the half-guar d and remove the bearing ring. FIGURE Mnt-R-0012. Inspect the dr[...]

MAINTENANCE TURBO 96 01/11 Main tenance Section 5-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE MAIN CV DRIVELINE SAFETY SHIELD (FIGURE Mnt-R-00 32) T o remove the outer CV cone, remove the locking screws from shield cone. Remove cone over yo ke. MNT-R- 0038. Remove bearing r ing and remove the lo cking sc rews from inner shield cone. Mnt-R-0038. T urn [...]

MAINTENANCE TURBO 96 01/11 Main tenance Section 5-13 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE DRIVELINE T APER CONE YOKE REMOV AL INSTRUCTIONS 1. Loosen 1 1/16” bolt en d one revolution. 2. Insert drift punch (max. diameter .375) into hole opposite the hex head and imp act with hammer . 3. Repeat operations 1 & 2. 4. Remove clamping cone from yo[...]

MAINTENANCE TURBO 96 01/11 Main tenance Section 5-14 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Inspect Bl ades daily for abnormal wear . If Blades ha ve a notch worn into the leadin g edge at the lower bend more tha n a 1/2” DEEP (due to running in gravel and/o r the ground), REPLACE BOTH BLADES ON THA T CARRIER IMMEDIA TEL Y . Failure to replace suc[...]

MAINTENANCE TURBO 96 01/11 Main tenance Section 5-15 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER REMOV AL Remove cotter pin and loosen slo tted nut on gear box shaft. Loosen b ut do not remove the nut until the blad e carrier is loosened. Use a su itable two-jaw gear puller to pull carrier off t apered gear box shaft. If gear puller is not [...]

MAINTENANCE TURBO 96 01/11 Main tenance Section 5-16 © 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 600 ft. pou nds , strike the carrier ne[...]

MAINTENANCE TURBO 96 01/11 Main tenance Section 5-17 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE TIMING AND ROT A TION Blades on multi-spindle mower s overlap cutting pa ths to ensure a co mplete cut across the width of the mower and to compensa te for blade tip wear . If a gearbox has bee n repair ed, a blade carrier or side driveline has been rem[...]

MAINTENANCE TURBO 96 01/11 Main tenance Section 5-18 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SLIP CLUTCH A slip clutch is incorporated in the PTO drive line. It is designed to slip, absorb the shock load, and protect the driveline. After the first ho ur of operation, the slip clutch should be checked for over heating. Afte r this first check, the s l[...]

MAINTENANCE TURBO 96 01/11 Main tenance Section 5-19 © 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. Before using the cutter each season, use the following procedure to make su re the clutch will s lip and give the o[...]

MAINTENANCE TURBO 96 01/11 Main tenance Section 5-20 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE[...]

SEGURIDAD TURBO 96 01/11 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 esp a ño l po rf av or de referi rs e a la pa g ina 1- 20 en la se cc ion de se gu rid ad en ingles. NOT A: Si necessita un manual complet amente en español por favor de ponerse en contacto a; T ra[...]

SEGURIDAD TURBO 96 01/11 Sección de Segu ridad 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 IMPLEMEN[...]

SEGURIDAD TURBO 96 01/11 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,[...]

SEGURIDAD TURBO 96 01/11 Sección de Segu ridad 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 el[...]

SEGURIDAD TURBO 96 01/11 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 [...]

SEGURIDAD TURBO 96 01/11 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 conducc[...]

SEGURIDAD TURBO 96 01/11 Sección de Seg uridad 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 trabad[...]

SEGURIDAD TURBO 96 01/11 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[...]

SEGURIDAD TURBO 96 01/11 Sección de Seg uridad 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 [...]

SEGURIDAD TURBO 96 01/11 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 CINTUR[...]

SEGURIDAD TURBO 96 01/11 Sección de Seg uridad 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 a[...]

SEGURIDAD TURBO 96 01/11 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 , calzad[...]

SEGURIDAD TURBO 96 01/11 Sección de Seg uridad 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[...]

Sección de Seguridad 1-1 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SECCIÓN DE SEGURIDAD[...]

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Instrucciones de operaciones antes de la entrega del DISTRIB UIDOR al CLIENTE El distribuidor deberá informar al comprad or de este pr oducto las condicione s, disposiciones y procedimientos de garantía aplicables; in formar la responsabilidad del co mprador de capacitar a sus op eradores para la operación segura; rev isar el contenid o del Manu[...]

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 Cortadora s AEM/FEMA – formato DVD Manual del Operad or de la Cortadora Manual de Seguridad de[...]

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[...]

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 manten er con la unidad siempre. El imp lemento incluye un port a manual donde se pu ede guardar el manual de ma nera adecuada. Si el manu al se extravía o se daña, puede so licitar otra co pia sin carg o a u[...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. TURBO 96 Publicado en 01/1 1 Parte nº. 00778586C 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 a ción se gu ra de es ta máqu ina y se debe mantener con la u[...]