Servis-Rhino 2410 manual

©2010 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 2410 Published 02/10 Part No. F-3654C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.com LOADER 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, UNDERST [...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts are potentially hazardous . There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who recognizes the poten tial hazards and follows reasonable safe ty practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its sa fety equipment properly att ached to minimize [...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ........ ................................................. .......................................... ........... 1- 1 General Safety Instructions and Practic es ................ ................ ................ .................... ................ . ............... ..... 1-2 Operator Safety I nstructions and Pra[...]

Operating the Tractor and Loader .......... ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ .... ................ ...... 4-18 Operating the Loader ...................... ................ ................ ................. ................ ................ ... ................... .......... 4-24 Operating Bale Sp[...]

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

SAFETY 2410 02/10 Safety Section 1-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor . Safety is of primary importance to the manufacturer and sho uld be to the owner/operator . Most accidents ca n be avoided by being aware of your equipm ent, your surroundings, and observing c ert[...]

SAFETY 2410 02/10 Safety Section 1-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Never allow children to operate, ri de on, or come close to the T ractor or Implement. Usually , 16-17 year- old children who are mature an d responsible can operate the implement with adult supervision, if they have read and underst and the Operator’s Manuals, been trained in p[...]

SAFETY 2410 02/10 Safety Section 1-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Operator Safety Inst ructions and Practices N ever opera t e th e T rac t or or I mp l emen t un til you h ave rea d an d completely under stand this Manual , the T ractor Operator ’s Manual, and each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the Tr actor and Implement. L[...]

SAFETY 2410 02/10 Safety Section 1-5 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices U se ex t reme cau ti on w h en ge tti ng on t o th e I mp l emen t t o per f orm rep a i rs, ma i n t enance an d when removing accu mulated material. Only st and on solid flat surfaces to e nsure good footing. Use a lad der o[...]

SAFETY 2410 02/10 Safety Section 1-6 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY BEFORE leaving the tracto r seat, alway s set the parking br ake and/or se t the tractor transmission in parking ge ar , disengage the PTO, stop the engine, remove the key , and wait for all moving pa rts to stop. Place the tractor shift lever into a low range or p arking gear to [...]

SAFETY 2410 02/10 Safety Section 1-7 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY For added safety when lifting loads above the height of the operato r , install a certified Falling Object Prot ective S tructure. Shiftable loads, round bales, large loose items, and loade r attachment s can fall toward the operator resulting in serious injury or death. Falling O[...]

SAFETY 2410 02/10 Safety Section 1-8 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Carry the loader and att achment low when transporting to reduce th e potential of the tractor tipping ove r . T ransport on slopes on ly at slow speeds and use grad ual turning angles. T ractor wheel contact with any wash out, drop o ff or ground ob struction with a raised loader[...]

SAFETY 2410 02/10 Safety Section 1-9 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Use extreme care when piling material above 6 feet high. Material could shift and fall onto the operator or bystanders. The m aterial could crush or suf focate the operator or bystander resulting in seriou s injury or death. (SL-17) Know before you DIG . Call 88 8-258-0808 and req[...]

SAFETY 2410 02 /10 Safety Section 1-10 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Be particu larly careful in transport. The Implement has raised and moved the center of gravity to the front of the Power Unit increasing the poss ibility of overtu rn and tipping forward. T urn curves or go up slopes only at low speed and using a gradual turning angle. Go up sl[...]

SAFETY 2410 02/10 Safety Section 1-11 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Connecting or Disconn ecting Implement Safet y Instructions and Practices Do not stand or allow byst ander or coworkers between the loade r and the tractor while installing or disconnecting the loader from the tractor . Keep hands and body clear of the loader and the loader mount[...]

SAFETY 2410 02 /10 Safety Section 1-12 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Inst ructions and Practices T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at high sp eeds. Unders tand the T ractor and Implement and how it handles before[...]

SAFETY 2410 02/10 Safety Section 1-13 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Safet y Instructions and Practices L ower th e l oa d er t o th e b e d o f th e t ruc k or t ra il er w h en t ranspor ti ng th e tractor and loader with a truck. Measure to ensure the transpor t height does not exceed the legal limit s. Contact with over[...]

SAFETY 2410 02 /10 Safety Section 1-14 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Never work under the Imp lement, the framework, or any lif ted component unless the Implement is secure ly supported or blocked up to prevent sudden or inad vertent falling which could caus e serious injury or even death. (SL-36) Do not operate this Equ ipment with hy draulic oi[...]

SAFETY 2410 02/10 Safety Section 1-15 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY S torage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices Concluding Safety Instr uctions and Practices Avoid contact with hot surfaces of the engine or mu ffler . Use gloves and eye protection when servicing hot component s. Contact with a hot surface or fluid can cause serious inj[...]

SAFETY 2410 02 /10 Safety Section 1-16 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Rhino supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe op eration. Damage to the decals may occur while in shipping, use, or reco nditioning. Rhino cares about the safe ty of its customers, operators, and bystanders, and will replace the safety decals [...]

SAFETY 2410 02/10 Safety Section 1-17 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 49696 1 LOGO Rhino, Left 2. 51448 1 LOGO Rhino, Right 3. 49726 2 MODEL 2410 4. 52740 2 W ARNING Oil Leaks 5. 52203 1 W ARNING Lock V alve in Transport 6. 52204 1 INSTRUCT Loader Positions 7. D469 1 W ARNING Loader Safety 8. D468 2 DANGER Cr[...]

SAFETY 2410 02 /10 Safety Section 1-18 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description Rhino, Le ft P/N 49696 Rhino, Right P/N 51448 MODEL NAME: 2410 P/N 49726[...]

SAFETY 2410 02/10 Safety Section 1-19 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY W ARNIN G! - DO NOT operate with oil leaks. -Inspect hoses regularly . Failure to inspect and replace worn hoses may allow th em to rupture suddenly and violently , resulting in serious bodily injury or death from scalding, fire burn injury , or oil penetration. -Frayed, torn or [...]

SAFETY 2410 02 /10 Safety Section 1-20 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Loader Safety -Read, understand and follow the operation, warning , and safety instruction s in the Operator ’s Manual. -Equip tractor with ROPS (Ro ll Over Protection System) before installing or operati ng the loader . -Operate Loader only from operator ’s seat with the se[...]

SAFETY 2410 02/10 Safety Section 1-21 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY DANGER! - Use ROPS and seatbelt at all times. Add recommende d rear ballast. Operate tractor at low speeds. Failure to comp ly may result in serious injury or death. D470 Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transport or operate without the SM [...]

SAFETY 2410 02 /10 Safety Section 1-22 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY W ARNING! - Crushing Haz ard. -T o A void Se rious Injury or Death Make sure attachment is securely attached to the loader . See Operat or ’s Manual fo r instructions. -Lock both levers down. Make sure pins are adequately extended through slots at the bottom of the attachment [...]

SAFETY 2410 02/10 Safety Section 1-23 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intend ed to explain in broa d terms the concep t and effect of federal laws and reg ulations concerning emplo yer and employee equipment o perat ors. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law an d should n ot b[...]

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

INTRODUCTION 2410 02/10 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This 2410 Loader is des igned with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers. Proper assembly , maintenance, and ope rating practices, as described in this manual, will help t he owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine. Th[...]

INTRODUCTION 2410 02/10 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION NEVER use drugs or alco hol immediately before or while operating the T ractor and Implement. Drugs and alcohol will affect an operator ’s alertness and coordination and theref ore af fect the operator ’s ability to operate the eq uipment safely . Before oper[...]

INTRODUCTION 2410 02/10 Introduction Section 2-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The RHINO 2410 L oader is designed for fo ur-wheel drive tractors. They ar e intended to lift o nly loose materials that will fit in the bucket. All cylinders are double-acti ng. Parking st ands supp ort loader so tractor can be “driven in” for quick attach i[...]

INTRODUCTION 2410 02/10 Introduction Section 2-5 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator ’s Ma nual, completely underst and the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement. 2. Fill out the Warranty Card in f[...]

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Assembly Section 3-1 ASSEMBL Y AND CONNECTING THE LOADER SECTION[...]

ASSEMBLY 2410 02/10 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Assembly Instructions T o avoid injury during installation of the load er attachment, do not allow byst anders within 10 feet of load er or attachment . Always wear safety glasses when removing or installing buckets. Always use a drif t and hammer made of non-sp arking mate[...]

ASSEMBLY 2410 02/10 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y Do not use an attachmen t that is not securely attached to the qu ick hitch, The attachment could fall r esu lting in severe crushing injuries or death to the operat or or bystanders. • Rotate both hitc h pin leve rs down to th e locked pos ition. Y ou s hould feel a fir[...]

ASSEMBLY 2410 02/10 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Proper Rear Ballastin g and Wheel Sp acing S pread front wheels to m aximum distance. S pread rear whee ls to maximum distance. Add rear wheel weight, rea r ballast box or implement. Make sure there is 25% of tot al weight on rear ax le.[...]

ASSEMBLY 2410 02/10 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y Dismounting Loader and Mo unting Loader to T ractor Dismounting Loader T o avoid injury during installation of loader: • Place loader bucket against barrie r to restrict forward movement of loader . • Do not permit byst anders within 10 feet of loader . Loader must be [...]

ASSEMBLY 2410 02/10 Assembly Section 3-6 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Prep aring Stored Loader for Mounting If your load er has been completely collapsed for long-term storage, it is necessar y to expand loader first, before it can be mo unted on tractor . Follow instructions below to prep are loader for mounting. 1. Slowly drive tractor up t[...]

ASSEMBLY 2410 02/10 Assembly Section 3-7 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y Mounting Loader Position loader uprigh ts so midmounting tub es are tight against hinges un til loader has finished rotatin g so loader yoke cross-tube does not hit lo wer flange of front mounting channel. Maint ain gap between cut-outs in loader uprights and midm ounting [...]

ASSEMBLY 2410 02/10 Assembly Section 3-8 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Quick-Att ach Round Bale Spear 1. T emporarily remove 1/2 x 3- 1/4 cap screw (3) and lock nut (4). 2. Place bale spike ( 2) into sleeve of bale sp ear bracket (1). Use 1/2 x 3-1/4 cap scr ew (3) and lock nut (4 ) to fasten ba le spike (2 ) in sleeve of bale spear bracke t ([...]

ASSEMBLY 2410 02/10 Assembly Section 3-9 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y Det aching Quick Att ach Bu cket s or Round Bale Sp ear To avoid injury during removal of bu cket or bale spear , do not all ow bystanders within 1 0 feet of loader , bucket and ba le spear . 1. Locate tractor and loader on firm level groun d. 2. Lower boom arms until buck[...]

ASSEMBLY 2410 02/10 Assembly Section 3-10 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Assembling Quick Att ach Device Quick att ach devic e can be insta lle d using tools ordinarily available. T orque all hardware to specifications listed in loader operator ’s manual. Shut off th e tractor engine and engage the tractor brak es during installation. Only qu[...]

ASSEMBLY 2410 02/10 Assembly Section 3-11 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y Inst alling Quick Att ach Device Always use a drift and hammer made of non-sparking mate rial (a shot-filled mallet is recommended) to inst all or remove pins. A steel hammer or drift could gene rate flying metal fragments and result in injury . Always wear safety glasses[...]

ASSEMBLY 2410 02/10 Assembly Section 3-12 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y When Connecting an Att achment to the Loader Quick Hitch 1. Be sure both quick hitch pin levers are in the unlocked position, with th e levers pointing up. Tilt th e loader quick hitch forwar d, drive the loader into the att achment bracket and eng age top of the quick hit[...]

ASSEMBLY 2410 02/10 Assembly Section 3-13 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y 5. On level g round, tilt the attachment down 90 degrees and lower it to the ground. Lower the loader fu rther to slightly raise the front of th e tractor of the tractor off the ground. Drive the tractor in reverse while the attachment is on the groun d for 20-3 0 feet to[...]

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

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Operation Section 4-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION RHINO 2410 LOADER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Y our 2410 Loader shou ld now be assembled and insp ected for any evidence of defective or damaged p arts before use. Any evidence of damage sh ould be reported to your dealer immediately . This section of the Operator ’s Man u[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Operation Section 4-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. St andard Equipment and S pecifications S pecifications will vary with tractor , tire size, hy drau lic system and bucket used. T he specifications are given for a loader equi pped with 96” material bucket oper ated with an average tractor h ydraulic system of 13 GP[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Operation Section 4-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2. Operator Requirement s NEVER use drugs or alco hol immediately before or while operating the T ractor and Implement. Drugs and alcohol will affect an operator ’s alertness and coordination and theref ore af fect the operator ’s ability to operate the eq uipment sa[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Operation Section 4-5 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Al ways rea d care f u ll y an d comp l y f u ll y w ith th e manu f ac t urer ’ s instructions when handling oil, solvents, cleansers, and any other chemical agent. (SG-22) Never run the T ractor eng ine in a closed building or without adequate ventilation. The exhaus[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Operation Section 4-6 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Repeated or subst antial breathing of hazardous dust s, including crystalline silica, could ca use fatal or serious respiratory disease including silicosis. Concrete, maso nry , many types of rock, and various other materials contain silica sand. Californi a lists respir[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Operation Section 4-7 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. T ractor Requirement s T rac tor Requirement s and Cap abilities • ASABE approved Roll-Over Protective S tru cture (ROPS) or RO PS cab and seat belt. • T ractor Safety Devices ............. .... Slow Moving V ehicle (SMV) emblem, lighting • Tractor Ballast .....[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Operation Section 4-8 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.3 T ractor Ballast Before operating tractor an d loader , add suf ficient counterweight so a minimum of 25% of the total weight is on the rear axle . T otal weight include s weight of: tractor , loade r , rated load i n bucket, and counterweigh t. Rated load is lif t c[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Operation Section 4-9 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 4.1 Boarding the T ractor 4.2 Dismounting the T ractor Never allow children or other persons to ride on the T ractor or Implement. Falling off can result in se rious injury or death. (SG-1 0) Never grasp control levers wh en mounting the machine. (SBH-4) Use both hands a[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-10 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5. St arting the T ractor Never run the T ractor eng ine in a closed building or without adequate ventilation. The exhaust fumes can be hazardous to your hea lth. (SG-23) S tart tr actor only when properly seated in the T ractor seat. S t arting a tractor in gear can r[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-11 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6. Pre-Operation Inspection and Service Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace when necessary with au thorized service part s. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken p arts, and leaky or loose fittings. Make sure all pins have cotter pins and was[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-12 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.2 Loader Pre-Operation Inspection and Service Before operation, a complete inspection and service is re quired to ensure the loader is in a goo d and safe working condition. Damaged and/or broken parts should be re paired and/or repla ced immediately . T o ensure the[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-13 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The operator’s manual and safety signs af fixed on the unit contain important instru ctions on the saf e and proper use of the equipment. Maintain these importan t safety features on the implement in good condition to ensure the information is available to the operat[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-14 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION HYDRAULI C LINE IN S PE C TI O N • Check for hydraulic le aks along hoses, cylinders and fittings. IMPORT ANT : DO NOT use your hands to check for oil leaks. Use a piece of heavy p aper or cardboard to check for hydraulic oil leaks. • Inspect the condition of the v[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-15 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T ractor PRE-OPERA TION Inspection T ractor ID#______________________ Make____________________ Date___________________________ Shift_____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engine is off, all rotation has stopped and the tractor is[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-16 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION FRONT END LOADER PRE- OPERA TION Inspection Front End Loader ID#_______________Make____________________ Date_____________________________Shift____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sure the tractor en gine is off, all rotation has stopped and the t[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-17 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7. Driving the T ractor and Loader This Implemen t may be wider than the T rac tor . Be careful when opera ting or transpor ting this equipment to pr event the Implement from ru nni ng into or striking sign posts, guar d rails, concrete abutments o r other solid object[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-18 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Safe tractor transport requ ires the operator possess a thorough knowledge of the model being operated and precautions to t ake while driving with an att ached implem ent. Ensure the tractor has the cap acity to handle the weight of the implement and the tracto r opera[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-19 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not raise the loader on a hillside. Do not transport across a slope with a raised loader . When the loader is raised, the center of gr avity of the tractor and loader is ra ised increasing the potential for the tr actor to tip over . Tractor whe el contact with any [...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-20 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Use extra care when turning or stopping. Allow for increase d length and weight of added loader . The loader adds five to six fee t of lengt h in front of the tractor and significant we ight. Allow extra dist ance when stopping or turning. Do not allow lo ader or attac[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-21 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not use an attachmen t that is not securely attached to the qu ick hitch, The attachment could fall r esu lting in severe crushing injuries or death to the operat or or bystanders. • Rotate both hitc h pin leve rs down to th e locked pos ition. Y ou s hould feel a[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-22 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not use loader a s a jack to raise the tractor tires of f the ground. The loader co uld fail causing the tractor and loader to fall to the ground resulting in serious injury . (SL-25 ) Use extreme care when loading, transp orting or dumping loads that impair or part[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-23 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Always have a heavy att achment, such as a bu cket mou nted on loader when it is removed from tractor . It is importan t not to put excessive weight on p arking stands with lift cylinder retraction. Damage may result. If the loader valve controls fail to functions prop[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-24 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.1 Operating the Loader The following text and illustrati ons offer suggested loader an d tractor operating techniques. FILLING THE BUCKET Approach and enter th e pile with a level bucket. Loaders with 1-lever co ntrol, ease lever back toward you to lift and roll back[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-25 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Lift and roll back of bucket will increase efficiency because...[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-26 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION A level bucket throughout the lif ting cycle resists bucket lift and increa ses breakaway ef fort. NOTE: Do not be concerned if the bucket is not completely fille d during each pass. Ma ximum productivity is determined by the a mount of material loaded in a given pe ri[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-27 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION CARR YING THE LOAD Position bucket just below tractor hood for maximum stability and visib ility , whether bucket is loaded or empty . Use extreme care when ope rating loader on a slope, keep bucket as low as possible. This keep s center of gravity low and will provide[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-28 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION DUMPING THE BUCKET Lift bucket high enough to clear side of ve hicle. Move tractor in as close as possible to side of vehicle, then dump bucket. LOWERING THE BUCKET After bucke t is dumped, back away from vehicle while lowering and rolling back bucket.[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-29 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TING WITH FLOA T CONTROL During hard surf ace operation, keep bucket level and put lift contro l in float position to permit bucket to float on workin g surface. If hy draulic down pressure is exerted on bucket, it will wear faster than normal. Float will also pr[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-30 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION LOADING FROM A BANK Choose a forward gear that pr ovides sufficient ground speed for loading. Exercise caution when un dercutting high banks. Dirt slides can be dangerous. Load fro m as low as possible for maximum efficiency . Loader lif t and breakaway capacity dimin [...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-31 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Another method for large dirt piles is to build a ramp approach to the pile. It is important to keep the bucket level when approaching a bank or pile. This will help prevent gouging the work ar ea.[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-32 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION PEELING AND SCRAPING Use a slight bucket angle, travel forward and hold lift control forward to st art the cut. Make a short 5 to 8 foot angle cut and break out cleanly . With bucket level, st art a cut at notch approximately 2 inches deep. Hold dep th by feathering bu[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-33 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION LOADING LOW TRUCKS OR SPREADE RS FROM A PILE For faster load ing, minimize angle of turn and length of run between pile and spreader . Back grade occasionally with a loaded bucket to keep working surface free of rut s and holes. Also, hold lift control forward so full [...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-34 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION BACKFILLING Approach pile wit h a level bucket. Poor methods actually move no more dirt and make it more diff icult to hold a level grade. Do not use bucket in dumped position for bulldozing. This method , shown above, will impose severe shock loadings on dump linkage,[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-35 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Leave dirt in bucket. Dumping o n each pass wastes time. Operate tractor at righ t angles to ditch. T ake as bi g a bite as tractor can ha ndle without lugging down.[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-36 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Leave dirt which drif ts over side of bucket for fina l cleanup. Pile dirt on high side for easier backfilling on a slope. HANDLING LARGE HEA VY OBJE CTS 1. Using front end loaders for handling large hea vy objects such as large roun d or rectang ular bales, logs and o[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-37 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.2 Operating Bale Spear Operate the bale spear using extreme caution. Sharp points on bale spear can cause serious injur y or death. Because of size and we ight of large bales, extreme ca re must be taken in han dling them. Be aware of forces actin g on stacked bales [...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-38 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Carry bales as low to th e ground as possible to allow maximum visibility and avoid tipping. 9. Loader Storage Properly prep aring and storing the loader at the end of t he season is critical to ma intaining it s appearance and to help ensure years of dependable servic[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-39 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at high sp eeds. Unders tand the T ractor and Implement and how it handles before transporting on str eets and highways.[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-40 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.1 T ransporting on Public Roadways Inherent hazards of operating the tr actor and implement and the possibilit y of accidents are not left behind when you finish work ing in an area. Therefore, the op erator mu st employ good judgement and safe operation practices w[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-41 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Extreme caution should be used wh en transporting the tractor and implement on public roadways. The tractor must be eq uipped with all required s afety warning features in cluding a SM V emblem and flashing war ning lights to al ert drivers of the tractor ’s prese nc[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-42 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.2 Hauling the T ractor and Implement Before transporting a loade d tractor and implement, measure the height and width dimensions and gro ss weight of the complete loaded unit. Ensure that the load will be in compliance wit h the legal limits set for the areas that [...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-43 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1. T roubleshooting Guide TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Loader slow or will not lif t Hydraulic oil too heav y . Change to proper oil. and/or dump Oil filter plugged. Clean or replace filter . Hydraulic pump worn. Repai r or replace pump. Oil line restricted[...]

OPERATION 2410 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-44 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY *With bucket dumped, Dampening of fice in unloading Remove unloading spool and cl ean boom is slow in starting spool is plugged. dampening or ifice. *Bucket does not move Set sc rew is screwed in all Readj ust set screw to achiev e in self[...]

Maintenanc e Section 5-1 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION[...]

MAINTENANCE 2410 02 /10 Maintenance Se ction 5-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE READ, UNDERST AND, and FOLLOW the following Safety Messag es. Serious injury or death may occur unless care is take n to follow the warnings and instructions st ated in the Safety Messages. Always use good common sense to avoid hazards. (SG-2) Never interfere with[...]

MAINTENANCE 2410 02 /10 Maintenance Se ction 5-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE NEVER perform maintenance benea th a raised loader unless lo ader is properly supported to prevent accident al lowering. Do Not fill fuel tank while engine is running. Refuel only after engi ne has cooled down. If fuel is spilled, move machine away from the area o[...]

MAINTENANCE 2410 02 /10 Maintenance Se ction 5-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Lubrication Schedule Before operating your Loader , ta ke the time to inspect a nd repa ir any damage to the machine or tractor . Only a minimum of time and ef fort is required to re gularly main tain this machine to pr ovide long life and trouble free operation. [...]

MAINTENANCE 2410 02 /10 Maintenance Se ction 5-5 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Daily Maintenance Regular maintenance of your loader and hydraulic system will insure maximum load er efficiency and long life. 1. Check fluid level of tracto r hydraulic system be fore starting each day’s operation . If necessary , add hydraulic oil as recommen[...]

MAINTENANCE 2410 02 /10 Maintenance Se ction 5-6 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Cylinder Service Loader cylinders are designed to be reliable and easy to service. If a cylinder sh ould malfunction during warranty pe riod, return co mplete cylinde r assembly , without disassembling, to your authorized se rvice depar tment or contact yo ur auth[...]

MAINTENANCE 2410 02 /10 Maintenance Se ction 5-7 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Lif t and Bucket Cylinder Reassembly Note: Be careful not to damage seals and o-rings on edges or holes in cylinder tube. Inspect and rem ove burrs and sharp edges if necessary befo re reassembly . 1. Place rod seal ( 3) into gro ove inside cy linder head. Note: L[...]

MAINTENANCE 2410 02 /10 Maintenance Se ction 5-8 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE St o r a ge NOTE: When loader hydraulics are di sconnected from tractor , the tractor hydraulic cir cuit must be completed. Failure to do so will result in tractor hy draulic pump damage. 1. S tore loader with att achment securely attached. 2. Place dust caps on h[...]

MAINTENANCE 2410 02 /10 Maintenance Se ction 5-9 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE 3. Do not remove attachment from store d loader . 4. Do not allow c hildren to play on or aroun d loader .[...]

MAINTENANCE 2410 02/10 Maintenance Section 5- 10 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Proper T orque for Fasteners The chart lists the correct tightening torqu e for fastener s. When bolt s are to be tightened or replaced, refer to this chart to determine the grade o f bolts and the prop er torque except when specific torque values are assigned in [...]

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

T O THE OWNER/OPERA TOR/DEALER T o keep your implement running ef ficiently and safely , read your ma nual thoroughly and follow these dire ctions and the Safety Messages in this Manual. T he T able of Contents clearly ident ifies each sect ion where you ca n easily find the informa tion you need. The OCCUP A TIONAL SAFETY AND HEAL TH ACT (1928.51 [...]

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