Servis-Rhino FM60/72 manual

FM60/72 Side & Rear Discharge 60" & 72" Rot ary Mowers Published 08/01 Effective S/N FM60-12900 to Currrent Part No. 00761717C FM72-13900 to Current OPERA T OR'S MANUAL This Operator's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all times. READ, UNDERST AND, an[...]

All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached to minimize the chance of accidents. BEFORE YOU [...]

In order to reduce accidents and enhance the safe operation of mowers, Alamo Gr oup Ag Division, in cooperation with other industry manufacturers has developed 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 industrial [...]

Alamo Group Ag. Division is willing to provide one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices V ideo Please Send Me: VHS Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety V ideo DVD Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety V ideo Mower Operator ’ s Manual AEM Mower Operator ’ s Safety Manual Requester Name: Phone: Requester Address: City State Zip Code Mower Mode[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ......................................................................................................................................... 1 - 1 Safety Information ............................................................................................................. ............................. 1-2 Decal Loc[...]

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

Safety Section 1-2 SAFETY FM6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. A safe and careful operator is the best operator . Safety is of primary import ance to the manufac- turer and should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents can be avoided by being aware of your equipment, your surroundings, and observing certain precautions. The first section of thi[...]

FM6072 08/01 Safety Section 1-3 SAFETY © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Si no lee Ingles, pida ayuda a alguien que si lo lea para que le traduzca las medidas de seguridad. (SG-3) PELIGRO! ¡LEA EL INSTRUCTIVO! DANGER! Never operate the Tractor or Implement until you have read and completely understand this Manual, the Tractor Operator’s Manual, and each [...]

Safety Section 1-4 SAFETY FM6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. DANGER! Never allow children or other persons to ride on the Tractor or Implement. Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-10) DANGER! Never allow children to operate or ride on the Tractor or Implement. (SGM-11) WARNING! Do not mount the Tractor while the tractor is mov[...]

FM6072 08/01 Safety Section 1-5 SAFETY © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. WARNING! Transport only at safe speeds. Serious accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at unsafe speeds. Understand the Tractor and Implement and how it handles before transporting on streets and highways. Make sure the Tractor steering and brakes are in good c[...]

Safety Section 1-6 SAFETY FM6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. DANGER! KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING ELEMENTS to prevent entanglement and possible serious injury or death. (SG-24) DANGER! Never allow children to play on or around Tractor or Implement. Children can slip or fall off the Equipment and be injured or killed. Children can cause the Implement [...]

FM6072 08/01 Safety Section 1-7 SAFETY © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. DANGER! All Safety Shields, Guards and Safety devices including (but not limited to) - the Deflectors, Chain Guards, Steel Guards, Gearbox Shields, Hydraulic Tank Shields, and Retractable Door Shields should be used and main- tained in good working condition. All safety devices should [...]

Safety Section 1-8 SAFETY FM6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. DANGER! Replace bent or broken blade with new blades. NEVER ATTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN BLADES SINCE THIS WILL LIKELY CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WITH SUBSEQUENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY FROM THROWN BLADES. (SGM-10) DANGER! Always disconnect the main PTO Driveline from the[...]

FM6072 08/01 Safety Section 1-9 SAFETY © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. DANGER! There are obvious and hidden potential hazards in the operation of this Mower. REMEMBER! This machine is often operated in weeds and in heavy grass. The Blades of this Mower can throw objects if shields are not properly installed and maintained. Serious injury or even death may[...]

Safety Section 1-10 SAFETY FM6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. DANGER! Replace bent or broken blade with new blades. NEVER ATTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN OR WELD ON BLADES SINCE THIS WILL LIKELY CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WITH SUBSEQUENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY FROM THROWN BLADES. (SGM-10) PARTS INFORMATION Servis-Rhino mowers use bal[...]

FM6072 08/01 Safety Section 1-11 SAFETY © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. 10 ITEM PART NO. Q T Y LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1 00725746 1 PELIGRO Translate Safety Material 2 00749117 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard 3 00755742 1 DANGER Cutting Blades/Thrown Objects 4 00756004 ((1)) DANGER D/L Shield Missing-Do Not Operate 4A 00775933 2 WARNING Guard Missing 5 00756005 ((1)) DAN[...]

Safety Section 1-12 SAFETY FM6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. 1 - 00725746 3 - 00755742 4 - 00756004 5 - 00756005 6 - 00756494 7 - 00758194 9 - D103 2 - 00749117 - Not Shown (See Inside Front Cover of Manual) 13 - 99101 8 - 00760657 R 04-09-99[...]

FM6072 08/01 Safety Section 1-13 SAFETY © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. 11 - 00755691 12 - 00763977 14 - 00769899 14 - 00769897[...]

Safety Section 1-14 SAFETY FM6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. 8A - 00773723 6A - 00773723 4A - 00775933 17 - 00776481[...]

FM6072 08/01 Safety Section 1-15 SAFETY © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of federal laws and regulations concerning employer and employee equipment operators. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should not be considered as such. Employer-Emplo[...]

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

Introduction Section 2-2 FM6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This Rotary Mower is designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers. Proper assembly, maintenance, and operating practices, as described in this manual, will help the owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine. The[...]

Introduction Section 2-3 INTRODUCTION FM6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Your RHINO FM mower is designed for light-duty cutting such as lawn maintenance plus small weed and grass control. With a reasonable amount of preventive maintenance, your Mower will provide years of dependable service. DANGER NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE, R[...]

Introduction Section 2-4 FM6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ATTENTION OWNER/OPERATOR BEFORE OPERATING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, completely understand the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and Mower. 2. Fill out the Warranty Card in full. B[...]

ASSEMBL Y SECTION Assembly Section 3-1[...]

Assembly Section 3-2 FM6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y The FM60 & 72 Mowers will attach to most tractors with Cat. I Three-Point hitch and a 540 RPM PTO. DO NOT EXCEED HORSEPOWER RECOMMENDATIONS. DANGER! Operating with PTO speed over 540 RPM can cause excessive vibration with subsequent machine failure which can cause serious inju[...]

Assembly Section 3-3 ASSEMBL Y FM6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. A-FRAME ATTACHMENT (cont'd.) Install floating hitch pins to main frame using either the standard or extended hitch postions. See Figures 2 - 4 below for correct installation. Install hitch flats (1) to deck hitch using bolts (4) and locknuts (5), inserting bushings (2 & 3[...]

Assembly Section 3-4 FM6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y DISCHARGE CHUTE INSTALLATION DANGER Keep away. To avoid serious injury or death from thrown objects or blade contact, never operate mower without discharge chute in place. Attach discharge chute to mower platform using four 3/8" x 3/4" bolts (1) and 3/4" locknuts (2[...]

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

Operation Section 4-2 FM6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TION The safe operation of this machine is the responsibility of the operator. The operator should be familiar with the cutter and tractor and all safety practices before starting operation. This mower is designed for lawn or grass mowing. It is not designed for rough cond[...]

Operation Section 4-3 FM6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TION DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT TO TRACTOR 1. Grab and twist black collar on end of attaching yoke toward cutter. 2. Slide yoke (with collar displaced) onto PTO shaft. 3. Move yoke back and forth until locking collar clicks and locks the yoke in place. WARNING When attaching PTO[...]

Operation Section 4-4 FM6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TION To commence operation, reduce engine speed and engage the tractor PTO. Before starting to cut, gradually increase engine speed to develop full PTO speed. Enter the area to cut with the cutter operating at PTO speed and, if it becomes necessary to temporarily regulate [...]

Operation Section 4-5 FM6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TION BEFORE OPERATING OR TRANSPORTING THIS MOWER Always display this SMV emblem ( FIGURE 2 ) on the rear of the tractor transporting this mower where it is clearly visible to oncoming traffic. Prominent display of this symbol will help the operator avoid accidents which co[...]

Operation Section 4-6 FM6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TION DRIVELINE LENGTH Raise mower to full transport or until driveline just hits deck at front. If distance between colored tape and outer shield tube is 1-9/16 or less, drive tubes should be shortened per Figure 4 . always maintain 1-9/16 clearance when operated in shorte[...]

Operation Section 4-7 FM6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TION TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY STREAKING Slow Blade Speed Operate PTO at 540 RPM. Worn Blade Tips Replace with Genuine RHINO Blades. See your Rhino dealer. Dull Blades Sharpen blades uniformly. Blades unable to cut that part Slow ground speed of tractor[...]

Operation Section 4-8 FM6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TION TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY BELT SLIPPAGE Mower overloading, material too Reduce tractor ground speed but tall or heavy maintain full PTO rpm. Cut material twice, one high pass and then mow at desired height. Cut a partial swath. Oil on belt from ove[...]

MAINTENANCE SECTION Maintenance Section 5-1[...]

Maintenance Section 5-2 FM6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc . MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Before operating your Finishing Mower, make sure it is properly lubricated and thoroughy inspected. Only a minimum of time and effort is required to regularly lubricate and maintain this machine to provide long life and trouble free operation. WARNING! Always dis[...]

Maintenance Section 5-3 MAINTENANCE FM6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE FIGURE 4 TEST PLUG BREATHER/FILLER PLUG GEARBOX The Gearboxes have been filled with lubricant to the Test Plug Level prior to shipment. However, you should check the oil level at Test Plug before operating, and frequently thereafter. The gearbox should not require[...]

Maintenance Section 5-4 FM6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc . MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE DRIVELINE LUBRICATION Grease Fittings are located on the Cross Assembly of each U-Joint and on the telescoping tubes. Grease the U-Joint after each 8 hours of use. Figure 4. Do not force grease through the Needle Cup Assemblies. WARNING! When attaching PTO yoke t[...]

Maintenance Section 5-5 MAINTENANCE FM6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE SERVICING Inspect blades before each use to determine that they are properly installed and in good condition. Replace any blade that is bent, excessively nicked, worn, or has any other damage. Small nicks can be ground out when sharpening. Use only original [...]

Maintenance Section 5-6 FM6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc . MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE BELT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE Figure 7. Shut off mower and tractor. Loosen all four nuts (item 1) on gearbox slide plate (item 2). Loosen jam nut (item 3) on tension adjustment bolt (item 4). Tighten adjustment bolt (item 5) until belt deflection along front of belts[...]

Maintenance Section 5-7 MAINTENANCE FM6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE STORAGE Your rotary mower represents an investment from which you should get the greatest possible benefit. Therefore, when the season is over, the cutter should be thoroughly checked and prepared for storage so that a minimum amount of work will be required to pu[...]

Maintenance Section 5-8 FM6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc . MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE BLADE SPINDLE SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS Figure 9 DISASSEMBLY 1. Remove 4 capscrews (#1) from housing. Tap with plastic or wood hammer to break halves apart. Lay top half aside. 2. Remove complete shaft assembly from other housing half. Remove seals (#2) from each end [...]

LIMITED WARRANTY 1. LIMITED WARRANTIES 1.01. Servis-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 purchaser (“Purchaser”) that the goods purchased are free from defects in material or w[...]

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T O THE OWNER/OPERA TOR/DEALER In addition to the standard Limited Warranty shown on the facing page, Servis-Rhino also provides: A FIVE-YEAR (60 months) LIMITED WARRANTY* on GEARBOX components provided they have been properly maintained † and have not been subjected to abuse or mis-use except as limited below. * WARRANTY LIMITATIONS - GEARBOX A)[...]

FM60/72-SOM-08/01 Printed U.S.A. P/N 00761717C[...]

SERVIS-RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon Ave. Gibson City, IL 60936-9907 Please fold (do not tear), tape, and drop in any mailbox. PLEASE FILL OUT OWNER W ARRANTY REGISTRA TION INFORMA TION SIGN, AND DROP LAST COPY IN ANY MAILBOX. IMPOR T ANT! T O PLACE THIS W ARRANTY IN EFFECT , THIS W ARRANTY REGISTRA TION MUST BE FILLED OUT , SIGNED, AND MAILED WITHIN 3[...]

• I have informed the Purchaser of this product of W arranty terms, provisions, and procedures that are applicable, reviewed the contents of the Operator ’ s Manual including safety equipment, safe operation, and maintenance, reviewed the Safety Signs on implement (and tractor if possible), shown the AEM Mower Safety Practices V ideo, and revie[...]

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• I have informed the Purchaser of this product of W arranty terms, provisions, and procedures that are applicable, reviewed the contents of the Operator ’ s Manual including safety equipment, safe operation, and maintenance, reviewed the Safety Signs on implement (and tractor if possible), shown the AEM Mower Safety Practices V ideo, and revie[...]

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• I have informed the Purchaser of this product of W arranty terms, provisions, and procedures that are applicable, reviewed the contents of the Operator ’ s Manual including safety equipment, safe operation, and maintenance, reviewed the Safety Signs on implement (and tractor if possible), shown the AEM Mower Safety Practices V ideo, and revie[...]