RHINO RB60/72 manual

© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. RB60/72 Published 01/1 1 Part No. 00787403C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.com ROT AR Y MOWER This Operator' s Manual is an integral p art of the safe operation of this machine and must be maint ained with the un it at all times. READ[...]

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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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ............................ .............................. .............................. 1-1 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AN D PRACTICES ............ ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. 1-2 OPERATOR SAFETY ................ ............. ................ ............. ..........[...]

GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR .... ................ ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. ...... ....... 4-6 Boarding the Tractor .. ............ ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. ............. ............ .............. ................ 4-7 Dismounting the Tractor .....[...]

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SAFETY RB60/72 02/11 Safety Section 1-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INSTRU CTIONS AND PRACTICES A careful oper ator is the best operator . Safety is of primary import ance to the manufacturer and should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents can be avoided by be ing aware of your equipment, your sur roundings, and observing c[...]

SAFETY RB60/72 02/11 Safety Section 1-3 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY OPERA TOR SAFETY TO A VOID SERIOUS IN JUR Y OR D EA TH DO THE FOLLOWING: • READ, UNDERST AND and FOLLOW Operator's Manual instructions, W arnings and Safety Messages. • WEAR SAFETY GLASSES , safety shoes, hard hat, hearing prot ection and gloves when opera ting or re[...]

SAFETY RB60/72 02/11 Safety Section 1-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY CONNECTION OR DISCONNE CTING IMPLEMENT SAFETY TO A VOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH FROM BEING CRUSHED BY TRACTOR OR IMPLEMENT : WHEN BACKING tractor to imple ment hitch: • DO NOT ALLOW BYST ANDERS between tractor and implement BEFORE connecting an d disconnecting imp lement hi[...]

SAFETY RB60/72 02/11 Safety Section 1-5 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY CRUSHING HAZARDS TO A VOID SER IOUS INJURY OR DEA TH FROM FALLING OFF TRACTOR, EQUIPMENT RUN OVER, ROLLOVER AND CRUSHING BY F ALLING WING OR IMPLEMENT : • USE ROPS and SEA T BEL T equipped tractors for mowing operations. • KEEP ROPS lock in up position. • AL W A YS BUCK[...]

SAFETY RB60/72 02/11 Safety Section 1-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY THROWN OBJECT HAZARDS ROT AR Y MOWERS CAN THROW OBJECTS 300 FEET OR MORE UNDER ADVERSE CONDITIONS. TO A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH T O OPERA T OR OR BYST ANDERS FROM THROWN OBJECTS: • KEEP bystanders 300 feet away STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 300 FEET UNLESS: •[...]

SAFETY RB60/72 02/11 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. • Do Not mow in areas where bees or insect s ma[...]

SAFETY RB60/72 02/11 Safety Section 1-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY RUN OVER HAZARDS TO A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH FROM F A LLING OFF TRACTOR OR EQUIPMENT RUN OVER: • USE ROPS and SEA T BEL T equipped tractors for mowing operations. • KEEP ROPS locked in UP position. • ONL Y start tra ctor while seated in tractor seat. • AL W A Y[...]

SAFETY RB60/72 02/11 Safety Section 1-9 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY PTO ENT ANGLEMENT HAZARDS KEEP A W A Y FROM ROT A TING DRIVELINES AND ELEMENTS T O A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH: S T AY A W AY and KEEP hands, feet and body A W A Y from rotating blad es, drivelines and p arts until all movin g element s have stopped. • STOP , LOOK and [...]

SAFETY RB60/72 02 /11 Safety Section 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 A W 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 pu[...]

SAFETY RB60/72 02/11 S afety Section 1-11 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK 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 RB60/72 02 /11 Safety Section 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 a[...]

SAFETY RB60/72 02/11 S afety 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 othe[...]

SAFETY RB60/72 02 /11 Safety Section 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 RB60/72 02/11 S afety Section 1-15 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY PA R T S I N F O R M AT I O N PA R T S I N F O R M AT I O N Rhino mowers use bala nced and matched system compone nts for blade car riers, blades, cuttershaft s, knives, knife hangers, roll ers, drivetrain component s, and be arings. These parts are made and tested to Rhino[...]

SAFETY RB60/72 02 /11 Safety Section 1-16 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Rhino supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe operation . Damage to the de cals may occur while in s hipping, use, or recondition ing. Rhino car es about the safety of its customer s, operators , and bystande rs, and will replace the safet[...]

SAFETY RB60/72 02/11 S afety Section 1-17 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QT Y TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. D389 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard 2. D388 1 DANGER Driveline Hazard 3. D137 1 WARNING CCW Blade Rotation 4. 00760657 1 IMPORT ANT Genuine Part s 5. D302 2 LOGO Rhino (4 x 6) 6. 00771283 1 W ARRANTY 5 Y ear 7. D303 2 LOGO Rhino (4 x 16) 8. 00[...]

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SAFETY RB60/72 02/11 Safety Section 1-25 © 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 no[...]

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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 RB60/72 02/11 Introduction Section 2-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION We are pleased to have as a Rhino custo mer . Y our Rot ary Cutter has been carefu lly designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers to give maximum servic e with minimum down time. This manual is provided to give you the n ecessary o[...]

INTRODUCTION RB60/72 02/11 Introduction Section 2-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The Rhino RB60/72 Rot ary Mower is designed for medi um duty applications such as weed, grass, corn st alks and light brush to 1” diameter . These mowers are sing le spindle with two free-swingin g blades. F ree swingin g blades reduce the shock of impact w[...]

INTRODUCTION RB60/72 02/11 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. • Nev[...]

INTRODUCTION RB60/72 02/11 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 Section 3-1 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y SECTION[...]

ASSEMBLY RB60/72 02 /11 Assembly Section 3-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y DEALER SETUP INSTRUCTIONS The mower as received from the factory is par tially assembled and requires mini mum time to complete assembly an d is ready f or sale. The mower is shipped ve rtic ally with shipp ing bracke ts. These shipping brackets are intende d for use i[...]

ASSEMBLY RB60/72 02 /11 Assembly Section 3-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y A-FRAME INST ALLA TION 1. Attach th e A-Frame Bars (1) to the r ight and left Hitch Lugs (2) with two Cat. 1 Hitch Pins (3), 5/8” Flatwasher s (4), and Nuts ( 5). 2. Attach the Lif t S trap Bars (6) to the Mainfram e with two M12 x 40 Bolts (7), Flatwashers (8) and [...]

ASSEMBLY RB60/72 02 /11 Assembly Section 3-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y T AIL WHEEL INST ALLA TION 1. Align T ail Wheel Beam W eldment (1) between pi vot brackets located behind gearbox mount on the Mainframe Weldment. Note: Long side of caster fork pivot tube is positioned up. 2. Attach the T ail Wheel Beam Weldment (1) to the Mainframe W[...]

ASSEMBLY RB60/72 02 /11 Assembly Section 3-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y SHEAR BOL T or SLIP CLUTCH DRIVELINE INST ALLA TION Attach rear driveline o f U-Joint to in put shaft on gear box, install snap r ing in groov e on input shaft. NOTE: Check that Snap Ring is properly seated in groove. This snap ring retains driveline when shear bolt s[...]

ASSEMBLY RB60/72 02 /11 Assembly Section 3-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Front Rubber Fabric Deflec tors (S tandard Equipment) Front Deflector Attach the Front Deflector to the Mower with Bolts, Flatwasher s, and Locknuts. Rear Met al Band Attach Defle ctors to deck using 1/2” x 1-1/4” Bolt s and Locknut s (6).[...]

ASSEMBLY RB60/72 02 /11 Assembly Section 3-7 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y CHECK CHAINS (Extra Equipment) FIGURE Asm-R-0279 Check chains are available for att achment to front of cutt er as an accessory . Check chains are used to control cut height and especially allows cutter to always be lowered to the same preset cut height. Drill an 1 1/[...]

ASSEMBLY RB60/72 02 /11 Assembly Section 3-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y OFFSET ADAPTER HITCH (Extra Equipment) Fasten the Of fset Adapter T ube to the three-Poin t Lift Lugs using th e hitch Pin Holes. Fasten the Adjust able Leg to the righ t Lug to offse t the Mower to the r ight. Fasten the Adjust able Leg to the lef t Lug to of fset the[...]

Operation Sectio n 4-1 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION SECTION[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/1 1 Operation Section 4-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION RHINO RB60/RB72 ROT AR Y MOWER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Rhino RB60/RB72 rota ry mowers are ma nufactured with quality material by skilled work ers. These mowers are designed to cut gr ass, weeds, small brush and other veget ative material up to 1” diameter in ar e[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/1 1 Operation Section 4-3 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. OPERA TOR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualifi ed operator . A qualified operator ha s read and understands th e implement and tractor Operator’s Ma nuals and is experienced in implement and tractor operation and all assoc[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/1 1 Operation Section 4-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 2. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS The tractor used to operate the mower must have the power cap acity to lift, pull, and oper ate the Power T ake Off (PT O) at the mower’s rated speed while tr aveling at a ground speed between 2 and 5 MPH. Operating the mower with a tract[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/1 1 Operation Section 4-5 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2.3 T ractor Horsepower The power requ ired to operate a mower is determine d by the tractor PTO horsepo wer . For most mowing conditions, th e RB60/RB72 mower requ ire s a tractor with at least 20 HP for th e RB60 and 25 HP for the RB72. Operating the mower with a[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/1 1 Operation Section 4-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Do not connect the PT O driveline to the tr actor or operate the implement unless the implement is securely connected to th e tractor . DO NOT use a PTO adapter to att ach a non-matching Implement driveline to a Tr actor PTO. Use of an a dapter can double the opera[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/1 1 Operation Section 4-7 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.1 Boarding the T ractor Use both hands and equ ipped handrails and steps for supp ort when boarding the tractor . Never use control levers for suppor t when mounting the tractor . Seat your self in the operator ’s seat and secur e the seat belt around you. Neve[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/1 1 Operation Section 4-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 4. ST ARTING THE TRACTOR The operat or must have a complete un derstanding of th e placemen t, function , and opera tional use of all tractor cont rols before starting the tracto r . Review the tractor operator ’s manu al and consult an authorized dealer for trac[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/1 1 Operation Section 4-9 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5.1 Connecting Mower 1. Make sure the tractor is equipped with the correct PTO shaft. Change shaf ts if needed. 2. Shorten or re move the tractor drawbar to avoid interference when rais ing and lowering the mower . 3. Board the tractor a nd start the engine. Positi[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 10 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 5.2 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 RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 11 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.1 Setting Mower Hei ght- Lift T ype - (St a ndard or Quick Hitch) 1. Park the tractor and mo wer on level ground. 2. Using the 3-po int hitch control lever , position the front of the mower with the side skids 1” less off the g round than desired cut height. F[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 12 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 6.2 Setting Deck Pitch Lower Horse Power - Better Fuel Effic iency T o incr ease fuel efficiency and lower ho rsepower requirement s for mower operation, the mo wer should be operat ed with the deck app roximately 3/ 4" LOWER IN THE FRONT THAN THE REAR. Opera[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 13 © 201 1 A lamo 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 RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 14 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Shorten the driveline profiles as follows: • Remove the driveli ne from the tractor . • Raise and lower the mower to fin d the position with the shortest dist ance between the tractor PTO shaf t and cutter gearbox. Shut down the tractor and securely block the [...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 15 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace when necessary with au thorized servic e part s. Look for loose fa steners, worn or broken p arts, and le aky or loose fittings. Make su re all pins have cotter pins and washers. Serious in jury may occur[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 16 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. 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 r[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 17 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Perform scheduled lubr ication as detailed in the maintenan ce section. • Ensure all decals are in place and legible. • Ensure the d riveline is securely attached to tractor . Make sure the driveline yoke locking collar is securely seated in the grooves of[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 18 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION • Lif t T ype-Ensure the t ailwheel beam position support bolts are proper ly installed and tightened. • Inspect all bolt s and screws and tighten to the recommended torque. OPS-R-00 39_E • Ensure the tractor PT O master shield and the mower slip clutch shie[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 19 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Inspect blades a nd blade bolts for looseness and excessive wear . Make sure the mower is securely blocked up be fore crawling beneath. Replace damaged, worn and missing blades as complete set s to maintain rotary balance dur ing operation. • Ensure blade p [...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 20 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. 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 RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 21 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Inspect the Blades daily for abnormal wear . REPLACE BOTH BLAD ES on that carrier IMMEDIA TEL Y if either blade has: • Become bent or deformed fro m it’s original sh ape or • Any cracks are visib le, or • Deep gouges in the blade’s surface are pr esent, [...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 22 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. 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 are[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 23 © 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 RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 24 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. 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 par[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 25 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport requ ires the operator possess a thorough knowledge of the model be ing operated and precautions to t ake while driving with an att ached implem ent. Ensure the tractor has the cap acity to handle the wei[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 26 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. 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-poi[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 27 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.3 Raising the Mow er Using the tractor 3-point hi tch control lever , raise the mower off the gro und about 6”, or just h igh enough to cle ar any ground obst acles. When raising the mower , mak e su re all connection p oints are secure ly attached and at leas[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 28 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. 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 penetrate into the outer housing to it s maximum depth until the asse mbly becomes solid (drivelin[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 29 © 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 RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 30 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. 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 r[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 31 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.2 Byst anders/Passersby Precautions If a bystande r comes within 300 feet of the tractor while th e mower is being operated, stop the tractor at on ce, idle the engine and diseng age the PTO. Do not engage the PTO again until all byst anders are well past the 3[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 32 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Do not put han ds or feet under mower decks. Blade Contact ca n result in serious injury or even d eath. S tay away until all mo tion has stopped and the decks are securely blocked up. (SGM-09) 10.4 PTO RPM and Ground S peed Ground speed for mowing will depend upo[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 33 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.5 Operating the Mower Only operate the mower from th e tractor operator’s seat with the seatbelt securely fastened. The tractor must be equipped with a ROPS in the raised position or a ROPS cab. The mower is designed to cut vegeta tion up to 1” in diameter [...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 34 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Follow these guidelines to re duce the risk of equipment and grass fir es while operating, servicing, and rep airing the Mower and T ractor: -Equip the T ractor with a fir e exti nguisher in an accesible location. -Do Not oper ate the Mower on a T ractor with an u[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 35 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not mow , or dr ive the tractor into material that is burning, or are as that recently burnt and may contain hot spots. Burnin g material, sparks, and coals could be thro wn from the m ower to are as of vege tation that migh t ignite. T ire damage can occur whe[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 36 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10.6 Right of W ay (Highway) Mowing • USE DOUBLE CHAIN GUARDS for highway , right-of-way , parks, greenbelt mowing, or all other mowing where human dwellings, vehicles, or lives tock coul d be within 300 feet of the mow er . • No shielding is 100% effective in[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 37 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never st and or allow anoth er person to stand between a running T ractor an d the Mower when disconnecting the Impleme nt from the T ractor 3-point hitch. 10.7 Shutting Down the Implement T o shut down attached mower head, first bring the tractor to a complete st[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 38 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Always shut the T ractor completely down, pl ace the transmission in park , and set the parking brake before you or anyone else attemp t s to connect or disco nnect the Implement and T racto r hitches. (S3P T -15) T o disconnect the mower , first exte nd the tract[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 39 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 12. MOWER STORAGE Properly prep aring and storing the mower at the en d of the season is critical to maintaining it s appearance and to help ensure years of de pendable service. The following are suggeste d storage procedures: • Thoroughly clean all debris of f [...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 40 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Before transporting th e tractor and mower , idle the tractor engine, di sengage the PTO an d wait for all mower moving parts to come to a complete stop. Once all mower part s are completely stopped, raise the mower to transport height. NOTE: When raising the mowe[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 41 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 13.2 T ransp orting on Public Roadways Extreme caution should be used wh en transporting the tractor and implement on public roa dways. The tractor must be eq uipped with all required safety warn ing featur es including a SMV embl em and flash ing warning lights t[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 42 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 13.3 Hauling the T ractor and Implement Before transporting a loaded tractor an d implement, measure the height an d width dimensions and gro ss weight of the complete load ed unit. Ensure that the lo ad will be in c ompliance with the legal limits set for the are[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 43 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 14. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Remedy Uneven Cut Excessive ground speed. Reduce gr ound speed. Blades worn, dull, or ben t. Replace blades. (Refer to “Maintenance” se ction). Mower not le vel side to side. Adjus t. (Refer to “Asse mbly” s[...]

OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 44 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Gearbox Noisy Low Lubricant. Check lubricant level. Rough gears. Run in or chan ge Gears. Worn Bear ing. Replace Bearing. Gearbox Leaking Damaged Oil Seal. Replace Seal. Bent Shaft. Replace Oil Seal and Shaft. Oil Seal Race rough. Replace Shaft or rep air Race. Oi[...]

Maintenanc e Section 5-1 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION[...]

MAINTENANCE RB60/72 02 /11 Maintenance Se ction 5-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH FROM COMPONENT F AILURE BY KEEPING IMPLEMENT IN GOOD OPERA TING CONDITION IN PERFORMI NG PROPER SERVICE, REP AIRS AND MAINTENANCE. BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE, REP AIRS AND MAINTENANCE ON THE[...]

MAINTENANCE RB60/72 02 /11 Maintenance Se ction 5-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE P ARTS INFORMA TION Before operating your Rot ary Cutter , make sure it is properly lubricated and th oroughly inspected. Only a minimum of time and effort is requir ed to regularly lubr icate and maintain this m achine to provide long life and trouble free op[...]

MAINTENANCE RB60/72 02 /11 Maintenance Se ction 5-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE[...]

MAINTENANCE RB60/72 02 /11 Maintenance Se ction 5-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Gearbox Lubrication The gearbox should be full (18 ounces) 0.54 liters and not require addition al lubricant unless the box is cracked or a seal is leaking. It is recommended that the he x oil level check plug (Figure MntP-R- 0020) be removed to check oil leve[...]

MAINTENANCE RB60/72 02 /11 Maintenance Se ction 5-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE The Driveline Integral Shields should not beco me dented or otherwise damaged. The Integral Shield Asse mbly has a Nylon Bearing at each end and should turn fr eely . This nylon bearing should requ ire lubrication every 40 hours. T o remove the Inte gral Shiel[...]

MAINTENANCE RB60/72 02 /11 Maintenance Se ction 5-7 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE SER VICING Inspect blades before each use to de termine that they are properly inst alled and in good condition. Replace any blade that is bent, excessively nicke d, worn, or has any other damage. Small n icks can be ground out when sharpening . Use only[...]

MAINTENANCE RB60/72 02 /11 Maintenance Se ction 5-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE SHARPENING When sharpening blad es, grind each blade the same amoun t to maintain balance. Fo llow original sharpening pattern as shown in Figure Mnt-R-00 08. Always sha rpen blad es by grinding. Always sharpen both bla des at same time to maintain balan[...]

MAINTENANCE RB60/72 02 /11 Maintenance Se ction 5-9 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER INSPECTION Blade bolt fit in to carrier bushings should b e checked every time blades are changed . The blade bolt should fit into carrier bush ings as a snug slip fit. If the blade b olt fit appears to be loose or slopp y , m easure the square h[...]

MAINTENANCE RB60/72 02/11 Maintenance Section 5-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER INST ALLA TION Clean the spline s on both the bla de carrier an d output shaft. Position carrier on the gearbox output sha ft and install special washer nut. T ighten nut hold ing blade carrier to min imum 450 ft. pou nds , strike the carrier near[...]

MAINTENANCE RB60/72 02/11 Maintenance Section 5-11 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Blade Bolt Inspection Inspect Blade Bolt Head da ily for wear as followed: Inspect the Blade Bolt Heads d aily for abn ormal wear . REPLACE BOTH BLADE BOL TS on the Blades IMMEDIA TEL Y if either blade bo lts has: • Visible cracks or • If the reces sed area[...]

MAINTENANCE RB60/72 02/11 Maintenance Section 5-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE STORAGE Y our rot ary cutter represents an investment from which yo u should get the greatest possible b enefit. Therefore, when the season is over , the cutter should be thoroughly checked and prep ared for storage so that a minimum amount of work will be requ[...]

MAINTENANCE RB60/72 02/11 Maintenance Section 5-13 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE[...]

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SEGURIDAD RB60/72 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-14 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD INFORMACIÓN DE P ARTES NOT A: Para ver las ca lco m an ias en español po rf av or de re fer irs e a la pa g ina 1- 18 en la se cc ion de segu rid ad en ingles. NOT A: Si necessita un manual complet amente en español por favor de ponerse en contacto a; T ransla[...]

SEGURIDAD RB60/72 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-13 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGOS CON EL MANTEN IMIENTO DEL IMPLEMENT O MANTENGA LOS IMPLEMENTOS EN BUENAS CONDI CIONES DE FUNCIONAMIENTO, A TRA VÉS DE UN SERVICIO, REP ARACIÓN O MANTENIMIENTO APROPIADO. ANTES DE RE ALIZAR T AREAS DE SERVICIO, REP ARACIÓN Y MANTENIMIENTO DEL IMPLEMENTO[...]

SEGURIDAD RB60/72 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGOS EN TRANSPORTE P AR A EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE AL RE MOLCAR O TRANSP ORT AR EQUIPOS: • MANTENGA la velocidad de transporte POR DEBAJO D E 20 millas por hora p ara mantener el control del equipo. • REDUZCA LA VELOCIDAD en terreno inclinado, [...]

SEGURIDAD RB60/72 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-11 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGOS ELÉCRTICOS Y DE FUEGO P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE POR CONT ACTO ELÉCTRICO AL TRABAJAR CERCA DE CABLES ELÉCTRICOS , LÍNEAS D E GAS Y DE SERVICIOS: • INSPECCIONE el área de corte para que no interfiera con cables de aliment ación elé[...]

SEGURIDAD RB60/72 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGO DEL CONT ACT O A LAS CUCHILLAS DE CORT ADORA RIESGO DE FIL T RACION DE ACEITE HIDRÁULICO DE AL T A PRESIÓN MANTÉNGASE LEJOS DE LAS CUCHILLAS GIRA TORIAS P ARA EVIT A R LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE POR CONT ACTO CON LA CUCHILLA: • MANTÉNGASE LEJOS y N[...]

SEGURIDAD RB60/72 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-9 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE ENREDO POR EL PT O MANTÉNGASE ALEJADO DE LAS LÍNEAS DE CONDUCCIÓN Y OTROS ELEMENTOS GIRA TORIOS P ARA EVIT AR L ESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE: MANTÉNGASE LEJOS y NO ACERQUE las manos, los pies y el cuerpo a las cuchillas giratorias, líneas de conducci[...]

SEGURIDAD RB60/72 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE A TROPELLO P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE POR CAÍDA DEL TRACTOR O A TROPELLO DEL EQUIPO: • USE tractores equipados con SISTEMA ANTIVUELCO (ROPS) y CINTURONES DE SEGURIDAD para las operaciones de corte. • MANTENGA EL SISTEMA ROPS trabado [...]

SEGURIDAD RB60/72 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-7 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE OBJECT OS LANZADOS Continuado OPERACIÓN DE LA CO RT ADORA: • NO exceda la cap acidad de corte nominal de la cortado ra , ni corte elementos que no sean vegetació n. • USE CABINAS DE TRACTOR CERRADAS cuando haya dos o más cortadoras operando en un [...]

SEGURIDAD RB60/72 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE OBJECT OS LANZADOS LAS CORT ADORAS GIRA TORIAS PUEDEN ARROJAR OBJETOS A 90 METROS (300 PIES) O MÁS EN CONDICIONES ADVERSAS. P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE AL OPER ADOR O TRANSEÚNTES COMO CO NSECUENCIA DE OBJETOS ARROJADOS: • MANTENGA a lo[...]

SEGURIDAD RB60/72 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE APLAST AMIENTO P ARA EVIT AR UNA L ESIÓN GRA VE O LA MUERTE POR CAÍDA DEL TRACTOR, O EL APLA ST AMIENT O, VUELCO Y APLAST AMIENTO DE UN EQUIPO POR LA CAÍDA DE UNA ALA O UN IMPLEMENTO: • USE tractores equipados con SISTEMA ANTIVUELCO (ROPS) y CINTURO[...]

SEGURIDAD RB60/72 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD SEGURIDAD DE CONECT AR O DESCONECT AR IMPLEMENTO P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERT E POR APLAST AMIENTO POR EL TRACT OR O IMPLEMENTO: • AL DAR MARCHA A TRÁS el tractor hacia el enganche del implemento: • NO PERMIT A QUE HA Y A PERSONAS entre el tr act[...]

SEGURIDAD RB60/72 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD SEGURIDAD DEL OPERADOR P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE, SIGA LAS SIGUIENTES INSTRUCCIONES: • LEA, COMPRENDA y SIGA las instrucciones del Manual del Operador , al igual que las Advertencias y Mensajes de Seguridad. • USE GAF AS DE SEGURIDAD , calzado[...]

SEGURIDAD RB60/72 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURI DAD Y PRÁCTICAS GENERALES El mejor operador es un oper ador cuidadoso. La se guridad es de import ancia funda mental p ara el fabr icante, y tamb ién debería serlo p ara el propiet ario u operador . La mayoría de los accidentes se pue d[...]

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