Servis-Rhino 4211B manual

©2010 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 421 1B Published 02/10 Part No. F-4253C 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 Opera tor's Manual is an integr al part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all times. READ, UN DERST[...]

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

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

Transporting the Tractor and Implement ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ........ ............... ... 4-38 Transporting on Public Roadways ..... .................... ............. ............. ............. ............ ................. .. .................... 4-40 Hauling the Tractor and Impleme[...]

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

SAFETY 4211B 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 er[...]

SAFETY 4211B 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 [...]

SAFETY 4211B 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 Ma nual, and each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the Tr actor and Implement.[...]

SAFETY 4211B 02/10 Safety Section 1-5 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices P ro l onge d opera ti on may cause o pera t or b ore d om an d f a ti gue a ff ec ti ng sa f e opera ti on. T ake scheduled work breaks to help prev ent these potentially imp aired operating conditions. Never operate the Impl[...]

SAFETY 4211B 02/10 Safety Section 1-6 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY The Boom is designed only to position and operat e the Bucket which is attached to it. Neve r attempt to lift, pull, or push ot her solid object s with the boom or bucket . Serious injury could result from a structural failu re when the Boom is used for purposes other than those [...]

SAFETY 4211B 02/10 Safety Section 1-7 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Keep bysta nders 10 feet away from the tractor and loader while operating. The byst anders could enter the p ath of the tractor or items could fall from the loader resultin g in serious injury to the bystander . (SL- 01) For added safety when lifting loads above the height of the[...]

SAFETY 4211B 02/10 Safety Section 1-8 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Only mount the load er on a tractor that is listed on the mounting in struct ions. Never mount on a tricycle stee ring front axle . Move the tractor front and re ar wheels to the widest spa cing and add the recommen ded rear tractor ballast to preven t tractor tip over . Keep the[...]

SAFETY 4211B 02/10 Safety Section 1-9 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do not operate the loa der from the ground. Operate the tracto r and loader only while seated in the tractor seat with the seatbelt fastened. The loader could fall crushing a person resulting in serious injury or death. (SL- 16) Use extreme care when piling material above 6 feet [...]

SAFETY 4211B 02/10 Safety Section 1-10 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Operate the tractor and loader only in conditi ons where you have clea r visibility in daylight or with adequate artificial lig hting. Never oper ate in darkness or fogg y conditions where you cannot clearly see at least 100 feet in fr ont and to the sides of the tractor . Make [...]

SAFETY 4211B 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 moun[...]

SAFETY 4211B 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 4211B 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 ove[...]

SAFETY 4211B 02/10 Safety Section 1-14 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do not modify or alter this Implement. Do not permit anyone to modify or alter this Implement, any of its compon ents or any Imp lement func tion. (SG-8) Never work under the Imp lement, the framework, or any lif ted component unless the Implement is secure ly supported or block[...]

SAFETY 4211B 02/10 Safety Section 1-15 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Avoid contact with hot surfaces including hydrau lic oil tanks, pumps, motor s, valves and hose connections. Relieve hydr aulic pressure before performing maintenance or repa irs. Use gloves and eye protectio n when servicing hot component s. Contact with a hot sur face or fluid[...]

SAFETY 4211B 02/10 Safety Section 1-16 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY S torage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices Concluding Safety In structions and Practices Never crawl under or allow childr en to play ar ound or on a loader that is disconnected from the tractor . The loader could fall crushing a pe rson resulting in seri ous injury [...]

SAFETY 4211B 02/10 Safety Section 1-17 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Rhino supplies safety deca ls on this product to promote safe operation. Damage to the decals may occur while in shipping, us e, or recond itioning. Rh ino cares ab out the safe ty of its customers, o perators, a nd bystanders, and will replace th e safety d[...]

SAFETY 4211B 02/10 Safety Section 1-18 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 49696 1 LOGO Rhino, Lef t 2. 51448 1 LOGO Rhino, Right 3. 55481 2 MODEL 421 1B 4. 52740 2 W ARNING Oil Leaks 5. 52203 1 W ARNING Lock V alve in T ransport 6. 52204 1 INSTRUCT Loader Positions 7. D469 1 W ARNING Loader Safety 8. D468 2 DANG[...]

SAFETY 4211B 02/10 Safety Section 1-19 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description Rhino, Le ft P/N 49696 Rhino, Right P/N 51448 MODEL NAME: 421 1B P/N 55481[...]

SAFETY 4211B 02/10 Safety Section 1-20 © 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 4211B 02/10 Safety Section 1-21 © 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 4211B 02/10 Safety Section 1-22 © 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 Read Operato r ’s Manual! The operator’s manual is located inside this canister . If the manual is missi[...]

SAFETY 4211B 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 conc ept and effect of federal laws an d regulations concerning emplo yer and employee equipment o perat ors. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should not be[...]

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

INTRODUCTION 4211B 02/10 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This 421 1B Loader is designe d 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.[...]

INTRODUCTION 4211B 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 ope[...]

INTRODUCTION 4211B 02/10 Introduction Section 2-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The RHINO 421 1B Loader is designed for fo ur-wheel drive tractors. They are intended to lift only loose materials that will fit in the bucket. All cylinders are dou ble-acting. Parking stands su pport loader so tractor can be “driven in” for quick att achin[...]

INTRODUCTION 4211B 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 understa nd the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement. 2. Fill out the Warranty Card in [...]

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

ASSEMBLY 4211B 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 attachmen t. Always wear safety glasses when removing or installing buckets. Always use a drif t and hammer made of non-sp arking mat[...]

ASSEMBLY 4211B 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 fa ll resu lting in severe crushing injuries or death to the operat or or bystanders. • Rotate both hitc h pin leve rs down to the locked position. Y o u should f eel a fir[...]

ASSEMBLY 4211B 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, rear ballast box or implement. Ma ke sure ther e is 25% of total weight on rear ax le.[...]

ASSEMBLY 4211B 02/10 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y Dismounting Loader and Mo unting Loader to T ractor 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 15 feet of loader . Loader must be equippe d with a b[...]

ASSEMBLY 4211B 02/10 Assembly Section 3-6 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Dismounting Loader 1. Locate tractor and loader on fir m level ground. 2. Rotate parking st ands from storage position to operat ion position by removing linch pins and clevis pin. Inner tube of parking st and is now free to slide within outer tube. Reinst all clevis pin a[...]

ASSEMBLY 4211B 02/10 Assembly Section 3-7 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y Att aching Pin on Bucket Always wear safety gl asses when removing or installing buckets. Always use a drif t and hammer made of non-sparking material (a shot-filled mallet is recommended) to inst all or remove pins. A steel h ammer or drift could gene rate flying metal f[...]

ASSEMBLY 4211B 02/10 Assembly Section 3-8 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Mounting and Dismounting Att achment Mounting Att achment to Loader T o avoid injury during installatio n of bucket or attachment, do not allow byst anders within 10 feet of loader , bucket or attachment. 1. Locate tractor and att achment on level ground. Lo wer boom to re[...]

ASSEMBLY 4211B 02/10 Assembly Section 3-9 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. 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 hi[...]

ASSEMBLY 4211B 02/10 Assembly Section 3-10 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y 5. On level g round, tilt th e attachment do wn 90 degree s 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 grou nd for 20- 30 feet[...]

ASSEMBLY 4211B 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 glasse[...]

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

OPERATION 4211B 02/10 Operation Section 4-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION RHINO 421 1B LOADER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Y our 421 1B Loader should now be assembled an d inspected for any evidence of defective or damaged parts before use. Any evidence of damage sh ould be reported to your dealer immediately . This section of the Operator ’s Ma[...]

OPERATION 4211B 02/10 Operation Section 4-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. S tandard 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 equipped with 72 ” HD material bucket, qui ck att ach device and 4-bar linka ge, operated with[...]

OPERATION 4211B 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 s[...]

OPERATION 4211B 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 exhau[...]

OPERATION 4211B 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 respi[...]

OPERATION 4211B 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, • T ractor Ballast ..[...]

OPERATION 4211B 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 [...]

OPERATION 4211B 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 [...]

OPERATION 4211B 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 [...]

OPERATION 4211B 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 servic e part s. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken p arts, and leaky or loose fittings. Make sure all pins have cotter pins and w[...]

OPERATION 4211B 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 th[...]

OPERATION 4211B 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 opera[...]

OPERATION 4211B 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 [...]

OPERATION 4211B 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 i[...]

OPERATION 4211B 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 [...]

OPERATION 4211B 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 Tractor . Be ca reful when op erating or tran sporting this equipment to pr event the Implement from ru nni ng into or striking sign pos ts, guard rails, concrete abutments o r other solid object[...]

OPERATION 4211B 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 oper[...]

OPERATION 4211B 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 4211B 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 atta[...]

OPERATION 4211B 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 fa ll resu lting in severe crushing injuries or death to the operat or or bystanders. • Rotate both hitc h pin leve rs down to the locked position. Y o u should f eel a[...]

OPERATION 4211B 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 par[...]

OPERATION 4211B 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 pro[...]

OPERATION 4211B 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 bac[...]

OPERATION 4211B 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-25 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Lift and roll back of bucket will increase efficiency because...[...]

OPERATION 4211B 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 r[...]

OPERATION 4211B 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 provid[...]

OPERATION 4211B 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 4211B 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 p[...]

OPERATION 4211B 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 4211B 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 4211B 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 b[...]

OPERATION 4211B 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, minimi ze angle of tur n 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 fu[...]

OPERATION 4211B 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 4211B 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 4211B 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 lar ge heavy objects such as large round or recta ngular bales, logs and o[...]

OPERATION 4211B 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 bale [...]

OPERATION 4211B 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 servi[...]

OPERATION 4211B 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 4211B 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 [...]

OPERATION 4211B 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 safety warn ing featur es including a SMV emble m and flash ing warning lights to al ert drivers of the tractor ’s presenc[...]

OPERATION 4211B 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 4211B 02/10 Ope ration Section 4-43 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1. TROUBLESHOOTING 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[...]

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

MAINTENANCE 4211B 02/10 Maintenanc e Section 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 4211B 02/10 Maintenanc e Section 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 4211B 02/10 Maintenanc e Section 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 4211B 02/10 Maintenanc e Section 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 syste m before starting each da y’s operation. If necessar y , add hydraulic oil as recomme[...]

MAINTENANCE 4211B 02/10 Maintenanc e Section 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 complete cylin der assemb ly , without disassembling, to your authorized service depar tment or contact yo ur autho[...]

MAINTENANCE 4211B 02/10 Maintenanc e Section 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 cylinder he ad. Note: L[...]

MAINTENANCE 4211B 02/10 Maintenanc e Section 5-8 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE 1. S tore loader with att achment securely attached. 2. Place dust caps on hydra ulic quick coup lers. 3. Do no t remove attachment fr om stored loader . 4. Do not allo w children t o play on or ar ound loader .[...]

MAINTENANCE 4211B 02/10 Maintenanc e Section 5-9 © 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 WARRANTIES 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 or [...]

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 Manua l. The T able of Contents clearly id entifies each section wher e you can easily find the informa tion you need. The OCCUP A TIONAL SAFETY AND HEAL TH ACT (1928.51 S[...]

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