Servis-Rhino CY84 manual

© 2008 Alamo Group Inc. CY84 Published 03/08 Part NO. 00771528C 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 opera tion of this machine and must be maintaine d with the un it at all times. READ, UN[...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts are potentially hazar dous . There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who recognizes the poten tial hazards and follows rea sonable safety practices. The manufa cturer has designed this impleme nt to be used with all its safety equipment properly a ttached to m inimi[...]

In order to reduce accidents and enha nce the safe operation of mowers, Alamo Gr oup Ag Division, in cooperation with other industry manufacturers has develo ped the AEM/FEMA Industrial and Agricultural Mower Safety Practices video and guide book. The video will familiarize and instruct mower -tractor operators in safe practices when using industri[...]

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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ......... ................................. .......................................................... ........... 1- 1 Safety Messages ............. ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. ................ ............. .. .................... ............ 1-2 Decal Location ......[...]

Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ........ ................ ................. ................ ................... ........... ............... ... 4-18 Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service .. ............. ... ................ ............. ............. ................ ............. ...... .......... 4-18 Cutting Component Inspection ...[...]

Safety Section 1-1 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SECTION[...]

SAFETY CY84 03/08 Safety Section 1-2 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Safety Messages A careful operator is the best opera tor . Safe ty is of primary import ance to the manu facturer and should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents ca n be avoided by being aware of your eq uipment, your surroundings, and observing c ertain precautions . The fir[...]

SAFETY CY84 03/0 8 Safety Se ction 1-3 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY 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 underst and this Man ual, the T ractor Operator’s Manu al, and each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the T ractor and Implement. Learn ho w to stop the tractor engine sudd[...]

SAFETY CY84 03/08 Safety Section 1-4 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Never allow children to operate, ride on, or co me close to the T ractor or Implement. Usually , 16-17 year- old children who are ma ture and responsible can operate the implement with adult supe rvision, if they have read and underst and the Operato r ’s Manuals, been train ed [...]

SAFETY CY84 03/0 8 Safety Se ction 1-5 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace when necessary with au thorized servic e part s. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken p arts, and leaky or loose fittings. Make sure all pins h ave cotter pins and washers. Serious in jury may occur from not maint [...]

SAFETY CY84 03/08 Safety Section 1-6 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY 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, a nd any other chemical agent. (SG-22) Never run the T racto r engine in a closed build ing or without adequate ven tilation. The exhaust fumes[...]

SAFETY CY84 03/0 8 Safety Se ction 1-7 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY There are obvio us and hidden potential h azards in the operation of th is Mower . REMEMBER! This machine is often operated in heavy brush and in heavy weeds. The Blades of this Mower can throw object s if shields are not properly installe d and maintaine d. Serious injury or e[...]

SAFETY CY84 03/08 Safety Section 1-8 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Avoid mo wing in reverse direction when poss ible. Check to make sure there ar e no persons behind the mower and use extreme car e when mowing in reverse. Mow only at a slow ground speed whe re you can safely op erate and control the tractor and mower . Never mow an area that yo u[...]

SAFETY CY84 03/0 8 Safety Se ction 1-9 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Rotary Mowers are capa ble under adverse conditions of throwing objects for great dist ances (300 feet or more) an d causing serious injury or death. Follow safety messages carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 100 Y ARDS UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflectors, Chain Gua[...]

SAFETY CY84 03/08 Safety Section 1-10 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Relieve hydraulic pressure prior to doing any maintenance or repa ir work on the Implement. Place the Imp lement on the ground or se curely blocked up, disengage th e PTO, and turn of f the tractor engine. Push and pull the Remote Cylin der lever in and out several times prior to[...]

SAFETY CY84 03/0 8 S afety Sectio n 1-11 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Replace bent or b roken blades with new blades. NEVER A TTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN, WELD, OR WELD HARDF ACING ON BLAD ES SINCE THIS WILL LIKEL Y CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WITH SUBSEQUENT F AILURE AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY FROM THROWN BLADES. (SGM-10) PA R T S I N F O R [...]

SAFETY CY84 03/08 Safety Section 1-12 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Rhino supplies safety decals on this product to promote sa fe operation. Damage to the deca ls may occur while in shipping, use, or reco nditioning. Rhino care s about the safe ty of it s customers, operator s, and bystanders, and will replace the safety deca[...]

SAFETY CY84 03/0 8 S afety Sectio n 1-13 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. 007491 17 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard 2. 00756004 1 DANGER D/L Shield Missing -D o Not Operate 3. 00756005 1 DANGER Rotating Driveline 4. 00756007 1 W ARNING Use/Re pair Shields & Guards 5. 00756059 0 (1) W ARNING Leak Detection 6. 0075648[...]

SAFETY CY84 03/08 Safety Section 1-14 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Lif t-T ype Unit[...]

SAFETY CY84 03/0 8 S afety Sectio n 1-15 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. 00725746 1 PELIGRO Get Manual T ranslated 2. 007491 17 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard 3. 00756005 1 DANGER Rotating Driveline 4. 00756004 1 DANGER D/L Shield Missing -D o Not Operate 5. 00756494 1 D ANGER Driveline Hazards 6. 00760657 1 CAUTION G[...]

SAFETY CY84 03/08 Safety Section 1-16 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description DANGER! Multi-Hazard Decal (Refer T o Front Cover) P/N 007491 17 DANGER! Guard Missing, Do Not Oper ate. If you see this decal, Do No t Operate the mower until the shield has been replaced. P/N 00756004 DANGER! Rotating Driveline Keep Away , Contact can cause de[...]

SAFETY CY84 03/0 8 S afety Sectio n 1-17 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNING! Ne ver use your hand to check for oil leaks. Always use paper or cardb oard. P/N 00756059 DANGER! Keep Away - Rot ating Blades P/N 00756485 DANGER! Make certain that drivelines are correct length and are se curely attach ed. P/N 00756494 For safety and to guarantee [...]

SAFETY CY84 03/08 Safety Section 1-18 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transpo rt or operate without the SM V . Provided by T ractor Manufacture r . Repla ce if missing on tractor . P/N 03200347 IMPORT ANT! - Required fo r Equal-Angle Driveline Unit. P/N 00764848 W ARNING! Avoi[...]

SAFETY CY84 03/0 8 S afety Sectio n 1-19 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Operator's Manu al (with repair p arts) and warra nty was attached to this implement during final inspection. P/N 00763977 LOGO NAME P/N 99101 Logo Product Name: Rhino P/N D302 P/N D303 Logo Produc t Name: R hino[...]

SAFETY CY84 03/08 Safety Section 1-20 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY CY84 Logo P/N 00771526 INFORMA TION - 5 Y ear Gearbox W arranty P/N 00771283 Amber Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visible. P/N 1458393 Peligro T ranslation, If yo u do not know how to read English, please find someone who knows how to read English. P/N 00725746[...]

SAFETY CY84 03/0 8 S afety Sectio n 1-21 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY PELIGRO! S p anish T ranslati on for Driveline Safety P/N 00773723 W ARNING! Maintain shields and deflectors in good condition. Failure to do so may lead to injury or even death. P/N 00769736 DANGER! Keep Away Thrown Object s. Inspect the area before mowing and re move foreig[...]

SAFETY CY84 03/08 Safety Section 1-22 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Read Operato r ’s Manual! The operator ’s ma nual is located inside this canister . If the manual is missing order one from you r dealer . P/N 00776031[...]

SAFETY CY84 03/0 8 S afety Sectio n 1-23 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intend ed to explain in br oad terms the co ncept and effect of federal la ws and regulations concerning employe r and employee equipme nt operat ors. This section is not intend ed as a legal interpretation of the law an d should n[...]

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Introduction Section 2-1 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SECTION[...]

INTRODUCTION CY84 03/08 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Rotary Mower is designed with ca re and built with quality materials by skilled workers. Proper as sembly , 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 CY84 03/08 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Pull-T ype Model These mowers are available in lif t-type and pull-ty pe. Th ese rugged Mowers are designed for medi um-duty work. They can mow pastures, cut brush up to 4" in diameter , and control grass and weeds on highways or industrial sites. For Non-Ag[...]

INTRODUCTION CY84 03/08 Introduction Section 2-4 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, completely underst and the Safety Messages and in structions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement. 2. Fill out the W arranty Card in f[...]

Assembly Section 3-1 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y SECTION[...]

ASSEMBLY CY84 03/08 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Optional A-Frame Assembly (Figure Asm-0032) T o assemble the Mower ’s A-Frame, follo w the procedures listed below: 1. Insert bushing (5 ) into lower end of each A- Frame half (1 & 2). Position each A-Frame half so the large hole in the top is towards the trac- tor . [...]

ASSEMBLY CY84 03/08 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Dual T ail Wheel Assembly Lif t-T ype (Figure Asm-0034) Attach the t ail wheel beam ( 1) to the lug toward the outer edge of th e deck just to the re ar of the cross reinforcem ent using bo lt (2) & nut (3). Attach the br ackets (5 & 6) to the deck using bolts (7), [...]

ASSEMBLY CY84 03/08 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Axle Attach Rear Axle to the lugs on the rear of the mainframe us ing (5) 3/ 4 x 3-1/2 bo lts and locknuts (Figure Asm-0036). Control Rods Attach the two le vel-lift control rods to th e lower lugs on tongue and to lugs on the rear axle tube using pins, washers and cotter p[...]

ASSEMBLY CY84 03/08 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Hydraulic or Manual Lif t Attach the S pring Assembly (Figure As m-0038) to the lug on the mower deck behind the Center Gearbox. Retain using 3/4 x 3 capscrews and locknuts. Install the Hydraulic Cylinder or the manual Ratch et Lift Screw (Figure Asm-0039) between the Axle [...]

ASSEMBLY CY84 03/08 Assembly Section 3-6 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Shields, Guards, and Deflectors Shields, Guards, and Deflector s are provided for th e protection of the operator and byst anders. The Manufacturer stro ngly recommends the use of Protective Shield ing at all times. Do not operate the machine without Shields in place. Make [...]

ASSEMBLY CY84 03/08 Assembly Section 3-7 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Chain Guard (Extra Equipment) Front Chain Gua rds (Figure Asm-00 42) Attach the Right Cha in Guard Mo unting Plate ( 1) & the Left Chain Guard Mou nting Plate (2) to the mower with 1/ 2” x 1-1/2” Bo lts (3), Flatwashers (4) and Locknut s (5). Then att ach Chain Guar[...]

ASSEMBLY CY84 03/08 Assembly Section 3-8 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Driveline Att achment (Figure Asm-0044) Remove washer , ca stle nut, and cotter pin from wing gearbox shaf t. Install clutch yoke on shaft. Attach yoke to clutch by inserting spacer flat (1) between yoke and clutch. Insert 5/16 x 3-1/2 bolts (2) and install locknut s (3). T[...]

ASSEMBLY CY84 03/08 Assembly Section 3-9 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Check Chains (Extra Equi pment) for Lif t-Models (Figure Asm-0046) Check Chains are available for att achment to front of Mower a s an access ory . Check chains are used to control cutting height and especially allow Mower to be lowere d to the same preset cutting height ef[...]

ASSEMBLY CY84 03/0 8 Assembly Sectio n 3-10 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Jackshaf t Bearing Support Assembly (Figure Asm-0047) Attach the Jackshaft bearing support bra ckets (1&2) to the tongue. Loose ly attach be aring support brackets by using 1/2” x 7-1/ 2” bolt (3), washer (5) , bushing (4) and nut s (6). Be sure that support brac[...]

Operation Sec tion 4-1 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION SECTION[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4-2 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION RHINO CY84 HEA V Y -DUTY ROT AR Y MOWER OPERA T ION INSTRUCTIONS Rhino Cyclone 84 (CY84) Heavy-Duty Rotary Mowers are manufactured with qua lity material by skilled workers. Thes e rugged mow ers are engine ered for cutti ng vegetation u p to 3-1/2” diame ter in commer[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4-3 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 1. S t andard Equipment and Specifications CY84 Horsepower Required (Min.): Lift 60 HP Pull 30 HP Safety Defle ctor Rubber Belti ng Cutting Width 84” Overall Wid th 90-3/8” Overall Length : Lift 125” Pull 152-1/2” Cutting Height 2-3/8” - 16-1/2” Min. Self-Le[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4-4 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2. OPERA TOR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualifi ed operator . A qualified operator ha s read and understands th e implement and tractor Operator’s Ma nuals and is experience d in implement and tractor operation and all associated[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4-5 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 3. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS The tractor used to operate the mower must ha ve the power capacity to lif t, pull, and operate the Power T ake Off (PT O) at the mower ’s rated speed while traveling at a ground speed between 2 a nd 5 MPH. Operating the mower with a tracto r [...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4-6 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.3 T r actor Horsepower The power require d to operate a mower is d etermined by the tractor PTO hor sepower . For most mo wing conditions, the CY84 mower r equires a tractor with at lea st 60 HP for a lif t unit and 30 HP for a pull-type. Operating the mower with a tra[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4-7 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 3.5 Drawbar - Pull-T ype Mower For pull-type mowers (540 and 1000 RPM) equipped with an equa l-angle driveline, the tractor drawbar mu st be position ed at a 14” distance fr om the hitch point to the PT O shaft end for proper operation and minima l wear to the driveli[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4-8 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION DO NOT use a PTO adapter to att ach a non-matching Implement dr iveline to a T ractor PTO. Use of an a dapter can double the ope rating speed of the Implemen t resulting in excessive vibration, thrown objects, and bl ade and implement failure. Adapter use will also chang[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4-9 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Never allow children or other persons to ride on the Tr actor or Implement. Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-1 0) 4.2 Dismounting the T ractor Before dismoun ting, park the tractor and impl ement on a reasonably level surface, apply the p arking br[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 10 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never stand or allo w another person to st and between a running T ractor and the Mower when attaching the Implement to the T ractor . Alway s shut the Tractor completely off before attempting to connect the Mowe r pins to the Tr actor hitch. 5. ST ARTING THE TRACTOR T[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 11 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 6.1 Connecting the Mower - Lift-T ype 1. Make sure the trac tor is equipp ed with the correct PTO shaf t. Change shaf ts if needed. 2. Shorten or remove th e tractor drawbar to avoid interference when rais ing and lowering the mower . 3. Board the tractor and st art t[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 12 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.2 Connecting the Mower - Pull-T ype 1. Make sure the tractor is equip ped with the correct PT O shaft and the dr awbar is extended 14” from the end of the PT O shaft to the hitch point. 2. Block the mower wh eels in place and use the attached p arking jack to raise[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 13 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Safety Chains When towing imp lements on a public roadway , use a safety chain wit h tensile stren gth equal to or greater th an the gross weight of the unit being towe d. This will control the implement in the event the hitch pin is lost during transport. After the e[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 14 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8. Extend the tractor’s top 3-point link so that when lifting the mower , the front of the deck will raise 2 to 2½" before the t ail wheel leaves the ground. This will allow the mower to follow the contour of uneven terrain . NOTE: Install optional check chain [...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 15 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Setting Deck Pitc h - Lift-T ype 1. Lower the mower until the rear of the mowe r is resting securely on its tail wheels. 2. Lower the 3-point lift arms further until the fro nt of the mower is at leas t 3/ 4” lower than the rear . 3. Place th e tractor ’s 3-point [...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 16 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.1 Driveline Length Check When fitting the mower to the tractor , the telescoping dr iveline must be inspected to ensure tha t at its most compressed position, the profiles do not “bottom out” , and when at it s farthest extended position, there is sufficie nt eng[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 17 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Engagement Check Proce dure • With the driveline att ached, position the mower to the point wh ere the telesc op ing driveline is at its maximum extension. T urn of f the tractor and securely block the mower at this position . • Mark the inner driveline shield 1/8[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 18 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.1 T racto r Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Refer to the tr actor operator ’s ma nual to ensure a complete pre-operation inspection and scheduled service is performed accordi ng to the manufacturers recommenda tions. The following are some of the items that requir[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 19 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION • Ensure deflectors and/or chainguards are in position and not d amaged. Replace worn, broken, and missing pieces. OPS-R- 0038 All Safety Shields, Guards and Safety devices including (but not limited to) - the Deflecto rs, Chain Guards, S teel Guar ds, Gearbox Shiel[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 20 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Ensure the tractor PT O master shield and the mower slip clutch shield are in place, lowe red, and in good condition. • Ensure the driveline integr al shield is in good condition and rotates free ly . • Ensure the driveline slip clutch (if equipped) is properly[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 21 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9.3 C utting C omponent Inspection Inspect blade p an and blade assembly for the following: OPS-U-0031 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 origina[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 22 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.4 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 bolt s has: • Visible cracks or • If the blade bolt crown i[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 23 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION T r actor PRE-OPERA T ION Inspection Mower ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift ____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engine is off, all rotation has stopped and the tractor is in park with [...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 24 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Rotary Mower PRE-OPERA T ION Inspection Mower ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift ____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engine is off, all rotation has stopped and the tractor is in park wit[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 25 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport requ ires the operator possess a thorough knowledge of th e model being operated and precautions to t ake while driving with an att ached implem ent. Ensure the tractor has the capacity to handle the weight [...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 26 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.1 St arting the T ractor The procedure to st art the tractor is model specific. Refer to the tractor operator’s manual for st arting procedures for your p articular tractor . Consult an authorized dealer if the st arting procedure is unclear . Ensure the 3-point c[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 27 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10.3 Raising the Mower Using the tractor 3-point hi tch control lever , raise the mower off the grou nd about 6” , or just high enough to cle ar any ground ob stacles. Whe n raising the mower , make su re all connection p oints are secure ly attached and at least 1?[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 28 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines When crossing ditches with steep banks o r going up sharp inclines, it is possib le that the main driveline inner profile will pene trate into the outer housing to its maximum depth until the assembly be comes solid (driveline i[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 29 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Inclines and ditches should be app roached along a line which is at an an gle as shown. This type of path will reduce the possib ility of over-collapse of the driveline and re sulting damag e. If the gradient is so steep that such an approach increase s the possibilit[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 30 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION M any var i e d o bj ec t s, suc h as w i re, ca bl e, rope, or c h a i ns, can b ecome en t ang l e d i n th e operating p arts of the m ower head. These items could th en swing outside the hou sing at greater velocities than the blad es. Such a situation is extremely[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 31 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Rotary Mowers are capa ble under adverse conditions of throwing objects for great dist ances (300 feet or more) an d causing serious injury or death. Follow safety messag es carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY AR E WITHIN 100 Y ARDS UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflector[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 32 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1.4 PTO RPM and Ground S peed Ground speed for mowing will depend upon the height, type , and density of vege tation to be cut. Recommended speed for ef ficient mower performance is between 2 and 5 mph(3-8 kph). Operate th e mower at its full rated PTO speed to maint[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 33 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Do not mow with two machines in the same ar ea except with Cab tractors with the windows closed. (SGM-1 1) Mow only in conditions where y ou have clear visibility in daylight or with adequate artificial lighting. Never mow in darkness o r foggy cond itions where you c[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 34 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION When you get to the end of a p ass, slightly raise the mower (2-4 ”) before turning. Never r aise the mower entirely while the blades are turning. If the mower must be r aised higher than 12” from ground level, disengage the tractor PT O and wait for all mower rot [...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 35 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Then lower the mower to the desired height and mow the veget ation a second time. If possible , select a mowing p attern that is at a 90 degree angle to the first pass to reduce streaking for a more uniform cut. OPS-R-0044 S tay alert and watch for tre es, low hanging[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 36 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never stand or allow another pe rson to s tand between a running Tractor and the M ower when disconnecting the Imp lement from the T ractor 3-point hitch. 11 . 6 S hutting Down the Implement T o shut down the implement, first bring the tractor to a complete stop. Then [...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 37 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Always shut the T ractor completely down, place the transm ission in park, and set the parking brake before you or anyone el se attemp ts to connect or disconnect the Implemen t and T ractor hitc hes. (S3PT-15) Never unhitch without using the T ongue Jack. The T ongue[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 38 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 13. MOWER STORAGE Properly prepa ring and storing the mowe r at the end of the season is critical to maintaining it s appearance and to help ensure year s of dependable service. The following are sugg ested storage procedures: • Thoroughly clean all debris of f the m[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 39 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Before transporting th e tractor and mower , idle the tractor engine, d isengage the PTO and 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 mower , m[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 40 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The SMV (Slow-Moving V ehicle) emblem is universal symbol used to aler t drivers of the presence of equipm ent traveling on roadways at a slow speed. SMV signs are a triangular br ight orange with r eflective r ed trim for b oth easy da y and night visibility . Make su[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 41 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Reduce speed before tur ning or applying the brakes. Ensure that both brake pedals ar e locked together when operating on public roads. OPS-U - 0023 14.2 Hauling the T ractor and Implement Before transporting a loade d tractor and implement, measure the height and wid[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 42 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Arrange the cha ins so that when tightene d, the chains are pulling downward and against themselves. Ca refully tighten the securing ch ains or other fasteners using boomers or binders to apply maximum tension. Use extreme care when attaching and re moving the securing[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 43 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 15. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Remedy Not Cutting Clean Blades dull. Sharpen or replace Blades. Blade rot ation incorrect. Use correct Blade for Carrie r . Using S traight Blades Use Fan Blades in grass. Carrier RPM too low . Increase PTO speed. Mowe[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 44 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Blade Bolts W orking Loose Bolts not ti ghtened. T ighten Bolts to 300 ft./lbs. Bolt hole elongated or oversized. Replace Blade Carrier . Locknut worn out. Replace Locknut. Broken Cross or Cup s Load too high for jo int. Use protective device with joint. Check joint an[...]

OPERATION CY84 03/08 Operation Section 4- 45 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Gearbox Leaking Damaged Oil Seal. Replace Seal. No Oil Seal. Install Oil Seal. Oil too light. Use EP140. Bent Shaft. Replace Oil Seal and Shaf t. Oil Seal Race rough. Replace Shaft or repair Race. Oil Seal installed wrong. Replace Seal. Oil Seal not sealing in the hou[...]

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Maintenanc e Section 5-1 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION[...]

MAINTENANCE CY84 03/08 Maintenanc e Section 5-2 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Before operat ing your Rotary Cutt er , mak e sure it is properly lubricated and thor oughly in spected. Only a minimum of time and effort is req uired to regularl y lubr icate and maint ain this machine to provide long life and trouble free oper ation. Always dise[...]

MAINTENANCE CY84 03/08 Maintenanc e Section 5-3 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Gearbox Lubrication The Gearbox has been fille d with lubricant to the T est Plug Level prior to shipment . However , you should check the oil leve l at T est Plu g before operating, and freque ntly thereafter . The gearbox should not re quire a dditional lubricant[...]

MAINTENANCE CY84 03/08 Maintenanc e Section 5-4 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Driveline Lubrication Grease Fitt ings are located on the C ross Assembly o f each U-Join t and on th e telescopin g tubes. Gre ase the U-Joint after ea ch 8 hours of use. Do not force gr ease thro ugh the Needle Cup Assemblies. Gre ase the telescoping tubes af ter[...]

MAINTENANCE CY84 03/08 Maintenanc e Section 5-5 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Protective, Integral Shields - Lif t-T ype Protective Driveline Shields should be installed on Drivelines as shown in Figure Mnt-0013 below . The protective Integral Shields are assembled onto nylon bea rings and should turn freely - but should not spin. Greasing t[...]

MAINTENANCE CY84 03/08 Maintenanc e Section 5-6 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Slip Clutch Avoid overheating of the Slip Clutch by too long or too frequent slipping, as this can damage th e friction plates and limiter part s. When checking Slip Clutch for ov er heating, DO NOT touch with hand. Slip Clutch could be extremely hot and cause seve[...]

MAINTENANCE CY84 03/08 Maintenanc e Section 5-7 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Blade Servicing Inspect blades before each use to determine that they ar e properly inst alled and in good con dition. Replace any blade that is bent, excessively nicked, worn, or has any other damage. Small nicks can be grou nd out when sharpening. When sharpening[...]

MAINTENANCE CY84 03/08 Maintenanc e Section 5-8 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Blade Removal T o remove blades for sharp ening or replacement, remove the cover plate on deck o f cutter near gear box. Remove lock nut from blad e bolt. NOTE: Inspect lock nut a fter removal and replace if threads a re damaged. Always replace nut when replacing b[...]

MAINTENANCE CY84 03/08 Maintenanc e Section 5-9 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE St o r a g e Y our rot ary cutter represent s an investment from which you shou ld get the greatest possible benefit. Therefore, when the sea son is over , the cutter should be th oroughly checked and prep ared for storage so that a minimum amount of work will be r[...]

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 commercial or industrial pur chaser (“Purchaser”) that th e goods purchased are free from defects in material o[...]

T O THE OWNER/OPERA T OR/DEALER In addition to the standard Lim ited W arranty shown on the facing page, Servis-Rhino also provide s: 1.) ONE-YEAR (12 months) {or 6 mo nth for Commercial/Industrial Us ers} LIMITED W ARRANTY on the DRIVELINE component s provided they have been pr operly maintained† and have not been subjected to abuse or mis-use. [...]

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