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©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. Published 01/1 1 Part NO. 00761232C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.com This Operator' s Manual is an integral p art of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintaine d with the un it at all times. READ, UNDERST AND, and FOLLO[...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer This Operator's Manual is an integral p art of the safe operation of this machine and must be maint ained with the implement at a ll times. A M anual canist er is provide d on the implement where this manu al can be properly stored. If you lose or damage this manu al a free replacement manual can be obt ained from[...]

In order to r educe accidents and enhance the safe o peration of mowers, Alamo Group Ag Division, in cooperation with other industr y manufacturers has develope d the AEM/FEMA Industrial and Ag ricultural Mower Safety Practices video an d guide book. The video will familiarize and instruct mower-tractor operators in safe practices when using indust[...]

Alamo Group Ag. Division will prov ide one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices Vi deo Please Send Me: VHS Format – AEM/FE MA Mower Operator Safety V ideo DVD Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety V ideo Mower Operator ’ s Manual AEM Mower Operator ’ s Safety Manual Requester Name Phone: Requester Address: City S tate Zip Code Mower Model: Seri[...]

DEALER to CUST OMER Pre-Delivery/ Operation Instructions Dealer should inform the Purcha ser of this product of W arranty term s, provisions , and proc edures that are applicable. Dealer should in form Purchaser to review the content s of the Operator ’s M anual including safety equipment, safe operation and maintenance, to review the Safety Sign[...]

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

OPERATOR REQUI REMENTS .......... ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. ................ ............ ................ 4-3 TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS ....... ............. ................ ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. ... .......... ........ 4-4 ROPS and Seat Belt ..... ......[...]

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SAFETY TW144 01/11 Safety Section 1-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INSTRU CTIONS AND PRACTICES A careful oper ator is the best operator . Safety is of primary import ance to the manufacturer a nd should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents can be avoided by be ing aware of your equipment, your sur roundings, and observing ce[...]

SAFETY TW144 01/11 Sa fety Section 1-3 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY OPERA TOR SAFETY TO A VOID SERIOUS IN JUR Y OR D EA TH DO THE FOLLOWING: • READ, UNDERST AND and FOLLOW Operator's Manual instructions, W arnings and Safety Messages. • WEAR SAFETY GLASSES , safety shoes, hard hat, hearing prot ection and gloves when opera ting or rep[...]

SAFETY TW144 01/11 Safety Section 1-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY CONNECTION OR DISCONNE CTING IMPLEMENT SAFETY TO A VOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH FROM BEING CRUSHED BY TRACTOR OR IMPLEMENT : WHEN BACKING tractor to imple ment hitch: • DO NOT ALLOW BYST ANDERS between tractor and implement BEFORE connecting an d disconnecting imp lement hitc[...]

SAFETY TW144 01/11 Sa fety Section 1-5 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY CRUSHING HAZARDS TO A VOID SER IOUS INJURY OR DEA TH FROM F ALLING OF F TRACTOR, EQUIPMENT RUN OVER, ROLLOVER AND CRUSHING BY F ALLING WING OR IMPLEMENT : • USE ROPS and SEA T BEL T equipped tractors for mowing operations. • KEEP ROPS lock in up position. • AL W A YS BUC[...]

SAFETY TW144 01/11 Safety Section 1-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY THROWN OBJECTS HAZARDS ROT ARY MOWERS CAN THROW OBJECTS 300 FEET OR MORE UNDER ADVERSE CONDITIONS. TO A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH T O OPERA T OR OR BYST ANDERS FROM THROWN OBJECTS: • KEEP bystanders 300 feet away STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 300 FEET UNLESS: • A[...]

SAFETY TW144 01/11 Sa fety Section 1-7 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY THROWN OBJECTS HA ZARDS (CONTINUED) MOWER OPERA TION: • DO NOT exceed mower' s rated Cutting Capacity or cut non- vegetative material. • USE ENCLOSED TRACTOR CABS when two or more mowers ar e operating in mowing area. • ADJUST mower sections or wing close and p aral[...]

SAFETY TW144 01/11 Safety Section 1-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY RUN OVER HAZARDS TO A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH FROM F ALLIN G OFF TRACTOR OR EQUIPMENT RUN OVER: • USE ROPS and SEA T BEL T equipped tractors for mowing operations. • KEEP ROPS locked in UP position. • ONL Y star t tractor while seated in tractor seat. • AL W A YS [...]

SAFETY TW144 01/11 Sa fety Section 1-9 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY PTO ENT ANGLEMENT HAZARDS KEEP A W A Y FROM ROT A TING DRIVELINES AND ELEMENTS TO A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH: S T AY A W AY and KEEP hands, feet and b ody AW A Y from rot ating blades, drivelines and parts un til all moving element s have stopped. • STOP , LOOK and LIS[...]

SAFETY TW144 01/11 Safety Sectio n 1-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY MOWER BLADE CONT ACT HAZARDS KEEP A W A Y FROM ROT A TING BLADES TO A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH FROM BLADE CONT ACT : • S T AY AW AY and KEEP HANDS, FEET and BODY A W A Y from rotating blades, drivelines and parts until all moving elements have stopped. • DO NOT put h[...]

SAFETY TW144 01/11 Safe ty Section 1-11 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK HAZARDS TO A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH FROM HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC OIL LEAKS PENERA TING SKIN: • DO NOT OPERA TE equipment with oi l or fuel leaks. • KEEP all hydraulic hoses, lines and con nections in GOOD CONDITION and TIGHT before applying [...]

SAFETY TW144 01/11 Safety Sectio n 1-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ELECTRICAL & FIRE HAZARDS TO A VOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH FROM ELECTRICAL CONT ACT WHEN WORKING AROUND ELECTRICAL POWER LI NES, GAS LINES AND UTILITY LINES : • INSPECT mowing area for overhead or underground el ectrical power lines, obstructions, gas lines, cables and[...]

SAFETY TW144 01/11 Safe ty Section 1-13 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY TRANSPORTING HAZARDS TO A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y AND DEA TH WHEN TO WING OR TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT : • KEEP transport speed BELOW 20 mph to maintain control of equipment. • REDUCE SPEED on inclines, on turns and in poor towing conditions. • DO NOT TOW with trucks or other[...]

SAFETY TW144 01/11 Safety Sectio n 1-14 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT A VOID SE RIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH FROM COMPONENT FAILURE BY KEEPING IMPLEMENT IN GOOD OPERA TING CONDITION IN PERFORMI NG PROPER SERVICE, REP AIRS AND MAINTENANCE. BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE, REP AIRS AND MAINTENANCE ON THE IMPLEMEN T : • [...]

SAFETY TW144 01/11 Safe ty Section 1-15 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY PA R T S I N F O R M AT I O N PA R T S I N F O R M AT I O N Rhino mowers use bala nced and matched system compone nts for blade car riers, blades, cuttershaft s, knives, knife hangers, roll ers, drivetrain component s, and be arings. These parts are made and tested to Rhino s[...]

SAFETY TW144 01/11 Safety Sectio n 1-16 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location - Lif t T ype NOTE: Rhino supplies safety deca ls on this product to pr omote safe operat ion. Damage to the decals may occur while in s hipping, use, or recondition ing. Rhino car es about the safety of its customer s, operators, a nd bystande rs, and will repl[...]

SAFETY TW144 01/11 Safe ty Section 1-17 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. D389 1 DECAL Multi Hazard 2. D388 1 DECAL Driveline Hazards 3. 00756004 3 DANGER D/L Shield Missing. Do Not Operate 4. 00756005 ( 2) DANGER Rot ating D/L Entang lement 5. D137 1 INSTRUCT CCW Blade Rotation 6. D138 1 INSTRUCT CW Blade Ro[...]

SAFETY TW144 01/11 Safety Sectio n 1-18 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location - Pull T ype NOTE: Rhino supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe operation . Damage to the de cals may occur while in s hipping, use, or recondition ing. Rhino car es about the safety of its customer s, operators, a nd bystande rs, and will replac[...]

SAFETY TW144 01/11 Safe ty Section 1-19 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. D389 1 DECAL Multi Hazard 2. D390 1 DECAL Pull T ype Unit Hazards 3. D388 1 DECAL Driveline Hazards 4. 00756004 3 DANGER D/L Shield Missing, Do Not Operate 5. 00756005 (2) DANGER Rotating D/L Ent anglement 6. D137 1 INSTRUCT CCW Blade R[...]

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SAFETY TW144 01/11 Safe ty Section 1-29 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY Federal Laws and Re gulations This section is intended to explain in broad terms the conc ept and effect of federal laws and regulations conce rning employer and employee eq uipment operators. Thi s section is not i ntended as a legal interpre tation of the law and should not[...]

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2 Contents Acknowledgment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Forewor d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Alerts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 A W ord T o The User/Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 The Industrial/Agri[...]

3 Safety Aler ts Symbol This Safety Alert Symbol means: “A TTENTION! ST A Y ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOL VED!” The Safety Alert Symbol identi es important safety messages on equipment, safety signs, in manuals or elsewhere. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of death or personal injury . Follow instructions in the safety me[...]

4 Industrial/Agricultural Mower T ypes Mowers are used for pastur e clipping, crop r esidue shredding, heavy brush cutting, waterways, right-of- ways, roadside or highway mowing. Also, these mowers are used for cutting grass and other gr owth in public areas such as parks and cemeteries. The Industrial/Agricultural Mower Sickle Bar Flail Rotary Boo[...]

5 Follow A Safety Program Protect Y ourself W ear personal pr otective clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) issued to you or called for by job conditions. Y ou must AL WA YS wear safety glasses with side shields. Y ou may also need: — Hard hat — Safety shoes — Safety goggles or face shield — Heavy gloves — Hearing protection ?[...]

6 Follow A Safety Program Avoid Injury Fr om Raised Equipment Avoid possible crushing injury fr om falling mower or other raised equipment. Before working near or under raised mower or equipment parts: — Securely support or block up raised mower or equipment parts according to the operator’ s manual. — Securely support, block up or lock up wi[...]

7 Follow A Safety Program Be Alert! Know where to get assistance. Know how to use a  rst aid kit and  re extinguisher/ r e suppression system. Be Awar e! T ake advantage of training programs offer ed. Be Careful! Human error is caused by many factors: car elessness, fatigue, overload, preoccupation, unfamiliarity of operator with the machi[...]

8 Follow A Safety Program Some Rules Y ou Must W ork By (continued) — Only quali ed and authorized individuals may operate this equipment. — Never allow children to play on, ride on or operate the equipment. Children ar e not quali ed to operate this equipment. — Do not allow any riders. — Use three-point contact (handholds and steps)[...]

9 Prepare For Safe Operation Check The Mower And T ractor Equipment Before beginning your work day inspect the machine and have all systems in good operational condition. WARNING! Pr event possible crushing injury from falling equipment. Hydraulic system or part failure could cause unsupported equipment to fall. Do not go under raised equipment unl[...]

10 Prepare For Safe Operation Know The W ork Area Before you operate the mower thor oughly inspect the work area. W alk ar ound the area and inspect the surfaces you will travel on when using the mower . Locate and avoid: — Holes — Drop-of fs — Obstacles (stumps) — Excavations — Standing water Look for debris and obstacles by walking the [...]

11 Prepare For Safe Operation T ractor And Mower Contr ols Safety T est Start the tractor following the speci c pr ocedures in the manufacturer’ s operator’ s manual. These procedur es normally include: — Fasten and adjust seat belt on your ROPS-equipped tractor . — Check parking brake for engagement. — Check PTO disengagement. — Che[...]

12 Prepare For Safe Operation Hitching Mower T o T ractor Three-point hitch-mounted mowers: — Refer to mower and tractor manufacturers’ manuals. — Place tractor’ s hydraulic power lift (rockshaft) selector lever in down position to avoid unexpected movement. — Explain the hitching procedur es to those operators who cannot read. — Front-[...]

13 Star t Safely Make The Right Start Mow only in daylight or good arti cial light conditions. Avoid serious injury or death fr om mower -thr own objects or blade contact: — Keep chain shields,  exible or solid de ector shields or dischar ge chutes in place and in good repair . — Keep bystanders at least 300 ft (92 m) from mowing opera[...]

14 Operate Safely Mower -Thrown Objects (continued) Disc Mowers — When using a disc mower it is important to know the area to be mowed. If the operator has mowed the  eld befor e and is familiar with all obstacles that may be present, it is suf  cient to watch ahead of the mower path for any additional objects that may have entered the  [...]

15 Operate Safely Under Mount Mower Safety Practices When mowing with an under mount mower: — Keep removable dischar ge chute in place and over dischar ge opening. — Never stand on a mower housing when the tractor engine is operating. — Distribute grass clippings with discharge chute facing mowed area. — Before clearing a clogged mower or d[...]

16 Operate Safely Wing And Side Mount Mowers Safety Practices Raised wing positions reduce shielding pr otection and increases the thr own object and blade contact hazard risks. Avoid possible serious injury or death by thr own objects or blade contact from raising and lowering wings during mowing operations: — Do not mow with bystanders within 3[...]

17 Uneven T errain Mowing Safety Practices (continued) — Use extreme car e to maintain control over the equipment when operating in these conditions. — Increase tractor stability by adding wheel weights, ballast and increasing wheel spacing to maximum. Refer to operator’ s manual for recommendations. — Maintain minimum ground speed. — Mak[...]

18 Parking Safety Practices — Use designated or out-of-traf c areas. — Use  rm level ground locations. — Set parking brake. — Lower raised equipment to ground. Shut down the mower and tractor using proper equipment shut down practice before dismounting tractor . (See page 18, Pr oper Equipment Shut Down Practices. ) Sloping ground par[...]

19 Shut Down Safely Dismounting Properly — Never dismount from moving equipment. — Never jump from any machines. — Dismount carefully . — Check for slippery steps. — Keep feet and hands away from contr ols. — Use handholds and steps during dismount. — Face machine and use three-point contact (2 hands and 1 foot or 2 feet and 1 hand). [...]

20 Per for m Maintenance Safely Prepar e Y ourself W ear personal pr otective clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) issued to you or called for by job conditions. Y ou must AL WA YS wear safety glasses with side shields. Y ou may also need: — Hard hat — Safety shoes — Safety glasses, goggles or face shield — Apron and gloves — [...]

21 Per for m Maintenance Safely Prepar e The Machine Stored ener gy sources (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, etc.) must be controlled or reduced to a practical minimum befor e performing any maintenance, repair or service pr ocedures. Safety practices to prevent potential injuries fr om energy-releasing sour ces: ?[...]

22 Per for m Maintenance Safely Per for m Maintenance Safely Use Proper V entilation If it is necessary to run an engine in an enclosed area, remove the exhaust fumes fr om the area with an exhaust pipe extension. If you do not have an exhaust pipe extension, make sure you open the doors and get outside air into the area. WARNING! Pr event possible[...]

23 Hydraulic System Hazards The hydraulic system is under pressur e whenever the engine is operating and may hold pressur e even after the engine is shut off. Cycle all hydraulic contr ols including the auxiliary hydraulic control after the engine is shut down. Relieve trapped pressur e in the lines after the attachments are shut down and r esting [...]

24 Avoid Explosion WARNING! A void possible serious injury from explosion. Lead-acid batteries produce extr emely explosive gases especially when being char ged. Keep arcs, sparks, fl ames and lighted tobacco away . — Do not smoke near batteries. — Keep arcs, sparks and open  ames away from batteries. — Provide adequate ventilation. Never[...]

25 Tire And Wheel Maintenance (continued) WARNING! The types of wheels and tir es usually found on this equipment requir e special care when servicing to prevent death or serious injury . Do not in ate the tir es above the recommended pressur e. Be sure to r eplace tire ballast if equipped. See manufacturer’ s speci cations for ballast requ[...]

26 Per for m Maintenance Safely Mower Blade Maintenance (continued) — How are mower blades made? Mower blades are made of high str ength alloy spring steel. They are hot-for ged and shaped to meet the manufacturer’ s individual speci cations, then heat treated and temper ed to a high strength, ductile state to reduce the possibility of br ea[...]

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2 Este manual de seguridad está destinado a señalar algunas de las situaciones de seguridad básicas que pueden sur gir durante la operación y el mantenimiento normales de la máquina y a instruirlo en prácticas de seguridad para manejar estas condiciones. Este manual NO sustituye los manuales del operador del fabricante de la cortadora de cés[...]

3 Aler tas de seguridad Símbolo Este símbolo de alerta de seguridad signi ca: “¡A TENCIÓN! ¡MANTÉNGASE ALERT A! ¡SU SEGURIDAD EST Á EN RIESGO!” El símbolo de alerta de seguridad identi ca mensajes de seguridad importantes sobre el equipo, sobr e letrer os de seguridad, en manuales u otros lugar es. Cuando vea este símbolo, mant?[...]

4 Tipos de cortadora de césped industrial/para agricultura Las cortadoras de césped se usan para recortar pasturas, desmenuzar residuos de cultivos, cortar arbustos, r ealizar desbroce pesado, cortar la hierba en vías de agua, derechos de paso, costados de caminos o autopistas. Además, estas cortadoras se usan para cortar la hierba y otras plan[...]

5 Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad Protéjase a sí mismo Use la ropa de pr otección personal y los equipos de protección personal (PPE) que se le pr oporcionen o que requieran las condiciones del trabajo. SIEMPRE debe usar gafas de seguridad con escudos laterales. Puede necesitar también: — Casco — Calzado de seguridad — Antiparras [...]

6 Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad Evite las lesiones provocadas por equipos elevados Evite posibles lesiones de aplastamiento por caídas de la cortadora u otros equipos elevados. Antes de trabajar cerca o debajo de partes levadas de la cortadora o de los equipos: — Apoye o bloquee con seguridad las partes elevadas de la cortadora o los eq[...]

7 Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad ¡Manténgase alerta! Sepa dónde obtener asistencia. Sepa cómo usar un equipo de primeros auxilios y un extintor de incendios/ sistema de supresión de fuego. ¡Manténgase informado! Aproveche los pr ogramas de capacitación que se ofrecen. ¡T enga cuidado! El error humano es causado por muchos factor es[...]

8 Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad Algunas reglas que debe cumplir al trabajar (continuación) — Únicamente personas cuali cadas y autorizadas pueden manejar estos equipos. — Nunca permita que los niños jueguen en los equipos, viajen en ellos o los hagan funcionar . Los niños no están cuali cados para manejar estos equipos. — [...]

9 Preparación para una operación segura Revise los equipos de la cortadora de césped y el tractor Antes de comenzar la jornada de trabajo, inspeccione la máquina y asegúrese de que todos los sistemas estén en buenas condiciones operacionales. ¡ADVERTENCIA! Evite posibles lesiones por aplastamiento producidas por equipos que caen. La falla de[...]

10 Preparación para una operación segura Familiarícese con la zona de trabajo Antes de hacer funcionar la cortadora de césped, inspeccione cuidadosamente la zona de trabajo. Recorra a pie alrededor de la zona e inspeccione las super cies sobre las cuales se desplazará cuando utilice la cortadora. Busque residuos y obstáculos r ecorriendo a[...]

11 Preparación para una operación segura Prueba de seguridad de los controles del tractor y de la cortadora de césped Arranque el tractor siguiendo los procedimientos especí cos del manual del operador del fabricante. Estos procedimientos normalmente incluyen: — Colóquese y ajústese el cinturón de seguridad en el tractor equipado con RO[...]

12 Preparación para una operación segura Enganche de la cortadora de césped al tractor Cortadoras montadas en enganche de tres puntos: — Consulte los manuales de los fabricantes de la cortadora y del tractor . — Coloque la palanca selectora de elevación de potencia hidráulica del tractor en la posición descendida para evitar movimientos i[...]

13 Arranque con seguridad Cómo realizar un arranque corr ecto Corte la hierba únicamente con luz diurna o en condiciones de buena luz arti cial. Evite lesiones graves o muerte producidas por objetos arrojados por la cortadora o por el contacto con las hojas: — Mantenga los escudos de las cadenas, los escudos de ectores  exibles o sóli[...]

14 Operación con seguridad Objetos arrojados por la cortadora de césped (continuación) Cortadoras de disco — Cuando se usa una cortadora de disco, es importante conocer la zona donde se va a cortar . Si el operador ha r ealizado cortes en el terreno antes y está familiarizado con todos los obstáculos que puede haber , es su ciente observa[...]

15 Operación con seguridad Prácticas de seguridad para la cortadora de césped de montaje inferior Cuando se traslada con una cortadora de césped de montaje inferior: — Mantenga la rampa de descarga extraíble en su lugar y por encima de la abertura de descar ga. — Nunca se pare sobr e la carcasa de una cortadora de césped cuando el motor d[...]

16 Operación con seguridad Prácticas de seguridad para cortadoras de césped con laterales y montaje lateral Las posiciones elevadas de los laterales reducen la protección de los escudos y aumentan los riesgos de objetos arrojados y contacto con las hojas. Evite la posibilidad de lesiones graves o muerte por objetos arrojados o contacto con las [...]

17 Prácticas de seguridad para trabajos de corte en terrenos despar ejos (continuación) — Use extremo cuidado para mantener el contr ol de los equipos cuando trabaja en estas condiciones. — Aumente la estabilidad del tractor agregando pesos o lastre en las ruedas y aumentando al máximo la separación entre las ruedas. Consulte las recomendac[...]

18 Prácticas de seguridad para el estacionamiento — Use las zonas designadas o alejadas del tránsito. — Use lugares con suelo  rme y nivelado. — Aplique el freno de estacionamiento. — Descienda el equipo de la cortadora de césped hasta el suelo. Apague la cortadora y el tractor usando la práctica correcta de apagado de equipos antes [...]

19 Apagado con seguridad Descenso correcto — Nunca descienda de equipos en movimiento. — Nunca baje de una máquina saltando. — Descienda con cuidado. — V eri que que no haya peldaños resbaladizos. — Mantenga los pies y las manos lejos de los controles. — Use los asideros y los peldaños durante el descenso. — Enfrente la máquina[...]

20 Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Preparación personal Use la ropa de pr otección personal y los equipos de protección personal (PPE) que se le pr oporcionen o que requieran las condiciones del trabajo. SIEMPRE debe usar gafas de seguridad con escudos laterales. Puede necesitar también: — Casco — Calzado de seguridad — Anteoj[...]

21 Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Preparación de la máquina Deben controlarse o r educirse las fuentes de energía almacenada (eléctricas, mecánicas, hidráulicas, neumáticas, químicas, térmicas, etc.) al mínimo practicable antes de realizar cualquier pr ocedimiento de mantenimiento, reparación o servicio. Prácticas de seguri[...]

22 Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Use ventilación adecuada Si es necesario hacer funcionar un motor en una zona cerrada, elimine del área las emanaciones de escape con una extensión del caño de escape. Si no tiene esa extensión, asegúrese de abrir las puertas y dejar entrar aire del exterior . ¡ADVERTENCIA! Evite posibles lesion[...]

23 Riesgos del sistema hidráulico El sistema hidráulico se encuentra bajo presión siempr e que el motor está funcionando; puede conservar presión incluso después de apagar el motor . Haga funcionar todos los controles hidráulicos incluyendo el contr ol hidráulico auxiliar después de que el motor esté apagado. Alivie la presión atrapada e[...]

24 Evite explosiones ¡ADVERTENCIA! Evite posibles lesiones graves por explosiones. Las baterías de plomo-ácido producen gases sumamente explosivos, especialmente durante la car ga. Mantenga alejados los arcos, las chispas, las llamas y el tabaco encendido. — No fume cerca de las baterías. — Mantenga los arcos, las chispas y llamas abiertas [...]

25 Mantenimiento de neumáticos y ruedas (continuación) ¡ADVERTENCIA! Los tipos de ruedas y neumáticos que generalmente se encuentran en estos equipos requier en cuidados especiales al realizar servicios para evitar lesiones graves o la muerte. No in e los neumáticos por encima de la pr esión recomendada. Asegúr ese de volver a colocar el [...]

26 Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Mantenimiento de las hojas de la cortadora (continuación) — ¿Cómo están hechas las hojas de la cortadora de césped? Están hechas acero para r esortes de aleación de alta resistencia. Se forjan en caliente y se les da forma para cumplir con las especi caciones individuales del fabricante; lu[...]

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INTRODUCTION TW144 01/11 Introduction Section 2-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION We ar e pleased to have you as a Rhino customer . Y our Rotary Cutter has been carefully designed with car e and built with quality mater ials by skilled workers to give maximum service with minimum down time. This manual is provided to give you the necessary o[...]

INTRODUCTION TW144 01/11 Introduction Section 2-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Equipment Specifications Cutting Width 144” 540 PTO T ransport Width 151” Blade Tip Speed Overall Width 151” Center 15,523 FPM Overall Length 130” (Lift), 168” (Pull) Cutting Height 2-12 ” Gearbox Rati ng HP Required (min) 70 HP (Lift), 55 HP (Pull)[...]

INTRODUCTION TW144 01/11 Introduction Section 2-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION KEY OPERA T ION POINTS • Cutting performance an d distribution are best when cu tter is level from side to side and front to rear . • In extra heavy material, rear chains will allow better discharge and better distri bution than so lid rear bands. • Never[...]

INTRODUCTION TW144 01/11 Introduction Section 2-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION RHINO LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED W ARRANTIES 1.01. Rhino warrants for o ne year fro m the purchas e date to the original non-commerci al, govern mental, or municipal pu rchaser (“Purchase r”) and warrant s for six months to the o riginal commercial or in [...]

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ASSEMBLY TW144 01/11 Assembly Section 3- 2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y DEALER SET -UP INSTRUCTIONS The mower as received from the factory is partia lly assembled and requires minimum time to complete assembly an d is ready f or sale. This mower is shipped vertically wit h shipping bracket s. These shipping brackets are inten ded for use in [...]

ASSEMBLY TW144 01/11 Assembly Section 3- 3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y A-FRAME ASSEMBL Y - LIFT TYPE (CONT’D) ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION 1. 1 A-Frame - RH 2. 1 A-Frame - LH 3. 2 Brace 4. 2 Brace 5. 2 Bushing 1-1/8OD x 9/16 Lg 6. 6 Bushing 1OD x 2 1/8 Lg 7. 1 Bushing 1-1/4OD x 2-1/8Lg 8. 2 Bolt 9. 2 Bolt 10. 2 Bolt 11 . 9 N u t 12. 8 Washer 13. [...]

ASSEMBLY TW144 01/11 Assembly Section 3- 4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y T AIL WHEEL ASSEMBL Y - LIFT TYPE . 1. Attach Beam Support Weldment s (2) to the Main Frame Asse mbly with 1/2 x 1-1/ 2 Bolts (6) & Locknuts(7). 2. Slide the Beam W eldment (1) through Bracket (3) and attach to th e Cutter Lugs with 5/8 x 4- 1/2 Bolt(4) and Lo cknut([...]

ASSEMBLY TW144 01/11 Assembly Section 3- 5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Attach the Axle Arms to the Main Axle maintaining Dim. A approximately equal to Dim. B when clamp bolts are tig hten. However , these Dim. may vary slightly if needed to help level the Mower Deck from side to side. Note : Axle arms ma y be moved on the main tube to the d[...]

ASSEMBLY TW144 01/11 Assembly Section 3- 6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y CUTTER LEVELING Often when the unit is first assemb led and placed on a hori zo ntal surface, the cutte r is not level front to rear or side to side. Proper leve ling must be obtained in order to prevent skid shoes from plowing in the dirt and to obtain a cle an, level c[...]

ASSEMBLY TW144 01/11 Assembly Section 3- 7 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y HYDRAULIC OR MANUAL LIFT Attach th e S pring Assembly optio n (FIGURE Asm-R-0186) to the lug on the cutter deck behind the Center Gearbox. Retain using 3/4 x 3 capscrew an d locknut. Install the Hydraulic Cylinder (FIGURE Asm-R-0187) or the manual Ratchet Lift Screw 1&qu[...]

ASSEMBLY TW144 01/11 Assembly Section 3- 8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y DRIVELINE A TT ACHMENT Before starting assem bly , m ake certain that all paint, dir t, and greas e are remove d from gear box shaft (1). T o ease assembly apply a light coat of grease to splines and assemble. Do not assemble a driveline without a shield. Attach the sli [...]

ASSEMBLY TW144 01/11 Assembly Section 3- 9 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y JACKSHAFT BEARING SUPPORT ASSEMBL Y Attach the Jackshaf t bearing support bracket (1) to the tongue. Loosely att ach bearing support by using pivot bolt (3) with bushing (6). Install Bearing and housing assembly (4). Install spacers (5) an d bolt (2) leaving installe d l[...]

ASSEMBLY TW144 01/11 Assembly Section 3-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y DRIVELINE CLAMP CONE YOKE OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Loosen the yoke clamp cone with a 1 1/16” (17mm) wrench and remove the cone from yoke. Slide yoke onto the shaf t and align hole for clamping cone with annular groove of gearbox shaf t. Reinstall cone and tighten (75 lb[...]

ASSEMBLY TW144 01/11 Assembly Section 3-11 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Rear Deflector Attach the rear ru bber Deflectors (1) to the Cutter with br a cket S traps (2), 1/2” x 1- 1/4” Bolts (3 ), Flatwashers (4) and Lo cknuts (5). CHAIN GUARD (EXT RA EQUIPMENT) CHAIN GUARDS: Front and Rear Chain Guar ds (Optional Equipment) are recom mend[...]

ASSEMBLY TW144 01/11 Assembly Section 3-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Rear Chain Guards Attach the right and left Chain Guard assemblies (1) to the Cutter with 1/2" x 1-1/4" Bolt s (2), Flatwasher s (3), and Locknuts( 4). CHECK CHAINS (EXTRA EQUIPMENT) FOR LIFT -MODELS Check Chains are available fo r attachment to front of Cutter[...]

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OPERATION TW144 01/11 Operation Section 4-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION RHINO TW144 MEDIUM-DUTY ROT AR Y MOWER OPERA T ION INSTRUCTIONS Rhino rotary mowers are manufactur ed with quality material by skilled wo rkers. These mowers are designed to cut grass, weed s, small brush and o ther vegetative mate rial up to 2” diameter in areas su[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 Operation Section 4-3 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. OPERA TOR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualifi ed operator . A qualified operator ha s read and understands th e implement and tractor Operator ’s Ma nuals and is experienced in implement and tractor operation and all associate[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 Operation Section 4-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 2. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS The tractor used to oper ate the mower must have the power cap acity to lift, pull, an d operate the Power T ake Off (PT O) at the mower’s rated speed while tr aveling at a ground speed between 2 and 5 MPH. Operating the mower with a tractor[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 Operation Section 4-5 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2.3 T ractor Horsepower The power req uired to opera te a mower is de termined b y the tractor PTO hors epower . For most m owing conditions, th e TW144 lift mower requ ires a trac tor with at least 7 0 HP and the se mi-mount an d pull type mower require at least 55 HP [...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 Operation Section 4-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 2.5 Drawbar-Pull T ype Mower For pull type mowers ( 540 and 1000 RPM) equipped with an equal-angle drive line, the tractor drawbar must be positioned at a 14” distance from the hitch point to the PTO shaf t end for proper operation and minimal wear to the driveline [...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 Operation Section 4-7 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not connect the PT O driveline to the tractor or operate the implement unless the implement is securely connecte d to the tractor . 2.7 Power T ake Off (PTO) Depending on the unit, th e mower is designed to oper at e at a PTO speed of 540 or 1000 RPM. Most tra ctors [...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 Operation Section 4-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 3. GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACT OR Before getting onto the tr actor , the operator must read and co mpletely understand the implement and tractor operator manuals. If any p art of either manual is no t com pletely understood, consult an authorized dealer for a complet[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 Operation Section 4-9 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION BEFORE leaving the tracto r seat lower the implement, set the p arking brake and/or set th e tractor transmission in parking gear , disengage the PTO, stop th e engine, remove the key , and wait for all moving p arts to stop. Place the tractor sh ift lever into a low ra[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 5.1 Connecting the Mower-Lif t T ype and Semi-Mount T ype 1. Make sure the tractor is equip ped with the correct PTO sha ft. Change shaf ts if needed. 2. Shorten or remove the tractor drawbar to avoid interference when raising and lowering the mower . 3. Board the t[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-11 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5.2 3-Point Quick Hitch Our 3-Point Quick Hitch is d esigned to connect to a Quick-Attach Couple r making mounting and dismounting your mower e asier . The 3-Point Q uick Hitch is also designe d to connect the cutter t o a tractor ’s three- point linkage without the[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 5.5 Connecting the Mower-Pull T ype 1. Make sure the tracto r is equipped with the correct PT O shaft and the drawb ar is extended 14” from the end o f the PTO shaft to the hitch point. 2. Block the mower wheels in place and use the attached p arking jack to raise[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-13 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7. If using a hydraulic cylinder , connect hydrau lic hose ends into tra ctor hydr aulic ports. 8. If the mower has been att ached to a 3-point hitch drawbar , adjust any tractor equipped lo wer link check chains, guide blocks, or sway blocks to prevent t he hitch and[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-14 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 5. Level the mower si de to side b y manipul ating one lower lift arm length. On most tractors, at least one of the lif t arms is designed to allow for manipulation of it s length. Shortening or extending will allow for deck leveling from side to side . . 6. Securel[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-15 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 4. If the mower is attached to a 3-point hitch drawbar , adjust any tractor equipped lower link check chain s, guide block s, or sway blocks to prevent the hitch and mower from swaying from side to side. Never raise the 3- point lift with the mower att ached as catast[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-16 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 7.1 Driveline Length Check When fitting the mower to the tractor , the telescoping drive line must be inspected to ensure that at it s most compressed position, the profiles do not “bottom out” , and when at it s farthest extended position, there is suff icient [...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-17 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION “Bottoming Out” Check Procedure • Disconnect driveline from the tracto r and slide the profiles together u ntil fully comp ressed. • Place a mark on the inner shield 1/8” from the end of the outer shield. • Reatta ch the driveline to the PTO Shaft. • Lif[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-18 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 7.2 Constant V elocity (CV) Driveline Mowers are equip ped with a Constan t V elocity (CV) driveline, th e maximum turning angle between the tractor and mower must be determined to ensure the joint angle does not over-extend which can cause CV jo int damage. Const a[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-19 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8. PRE-OPERA TION INSPECTION AND SERVICE Before each use, a pre- operation inspection and service of the implement and tractor must be perform ed. This includes routine mainten ance and scheduled lubricat ion, inspecting that all safety devices are equipped and functi[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-20 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 8.1 T ractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Refer to the tr actor operator ’s manua l to ensure a complete pre-operation inspection and scheduled service is performed accordi ng to the manufacturers recommenda tions. The following are some of the items that requ[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-21 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.2 Mower Pre-Operati on Inspection/Service Before each mowe r use, a complete inspection and serv ice is required to ensure the mower is in a good a nd safe working con dition. Dam aged and/ or broken parts should be repaired an d/or replaced immediately . T o ensure[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-22 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION All Safety Shields, Guards and Safety devices including (but not limited to) - the Deflecto rs, Chain Guards, S teel Guards, Gear box Shields, PTO integral shields, an d Retractable Door Shields should be used and maint ained in good working co ndition. All safety d[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-23 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Inspect the gearbox oil leve l. A low oil level is a warning sign that the ge arbox may be cracked or its se al is damaged and needs replacement. • Ensure the gearbox vent is in place an d free from clogs. OPS-R-0040_C • Inspect blades and blade bolts for loos[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-24 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 8.3 Cutting Component Inspection Inspect blade p an and blade assembly for the following: OPS-U-0031[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-25 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Operating the mower wit h loose blade hardware will damage the blade holder or blades and can result in blade breakage or bl ade fastener failure. Broken blades o r bolts can be thrown out from under the mower for distances up to 300 feet. When the blades are replaced[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-26 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 8.4 Blade Bolt Inspection Inspect Blade Bolt Head da ily for wear as followed: Inspect the Blade Bolt Heads d aily for abn ormal wear . REPLACE BOTH BLADE BOL TS on the Blades IMMEDIA TEL Y if either blade bolt s has: • Visible cracks or • If the reces sed area [...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-27 © 2011 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 wi[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-28 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION T r actor PRE-OPERA T ION Inspection T ractor ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift ____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engine is off, all rotation has stopped and the tractor is in park [...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-29 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport requ ires the operator possess a tho rough knowledge of the mode l 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[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-30 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9.1 St arting the T ractor The procedure to st art the tractor is model specific. Refer to the tractor operator’s manual for st arting procedures for your p articular tractor . Consult a n authorized dealer if the st arting procedure is unclear . Ensure the 3- poi[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-31 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.3 Raising the Mowe r Using the tractor 3-point hitch control lev er-lift type or hydraulic remote lever-pull and semi-mount type, raise the mowe r high enough to clear all ground obst acles. When raising the mower , make sure all connection po ints are securely att [...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-32 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines When crossing ditches with steep ba nks or going up sharp inclines, it is possibl e that the main driveline inner profile will penetrate into the outer housing to it s maximum depth until the asse mbly becomes solid (driveline[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-33 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. 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 TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-34 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Many varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can become ent angled in the operating p arts of the mower h ead. These items could then swing out side the housing at greater velocities than the blad es. Such a situation is extremely hazardous and could r[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-35 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Rotary Mowers are capable under adverse conditions of throwing objects for great distances ( 300 feet or more) and causing serious injury or death. Follow safety messag es carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 300 Feet UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflectors, Ch[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-36 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10.4 PT O RPM and Ground Speed Ground speed for mowing will depend upon the height, type , and density of vege tation to be cut. Recommended speed for ef ficient mowe r performance is between 2 and 5 mph(3-8 kp h). Operate the mower at its full rated PTO speed to ma[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-37 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. 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 TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-38 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Do not let the Blad es turn when the Mower Deck is raised for any reason, including clearan ce or for turning. Raising the Mower deck exposes the Cutting Blades which cr eates a poten tially serious ha zard and could cause serious injury o r even death from objects [...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-39 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.6 Right of W ay (highway) Mowing • USE DOUBLE CHAIN GUARDS for highway , right-of-way , parks, gree nbelt mowing, or all other mowing where human dwellings, vehicles, or lives tock coul d be within 300 feet of the mow er . • No shielding is 100% effective in pr[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-40 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Never stan d or allow another person to st and between a running T ractor an d the Mower when disconnecting the Implement from the T ractor 3-point hitch. 10.7 Shutting Down the Implement T o shut down attached mower head, first bring the tractor to a complete st o [...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-41 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Always shut the T ractor completely down, pl ace the transmission in park , and set the parking brake before you or anyone else attemp t s to connect or disco nnect the Implement and T racto r hitches. (S3P T -15) Never unhitch without using the T ongue Jack. The T on[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-42 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 12. MOWER STORAGE Properly prepa ring and storing the mower 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 suggeste d storage procedures: • Thoroughly clean all debris of f the[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-43 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Before transporting th e tractor and mower , idle the tractor engine, d isengage the PTO an d wait for all mower moving parts to come to a complete stop. Once all mower part s are completely stopped, raise the mower to transport height. NOTE: When raising the mower , [...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-44 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION The SMV (Slow-Movin g V ehicle) emblem is universal symbol used to alert drivers of the presence of equipme nt traveling on roadways at a slow speed. SMV signs are a triangula r bright orange with reflective r ed trim for both easy day and night visibility . Ma ke s[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-45 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 13.2 Hauling the T ractor and Implement Before transpor ting a loaded tractor and implement, mea sure the height and width dim ensions and gross weight of the complete load ed unit. Ensure that the lo ad will be in compliance with the legal limits set for the areas th[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-46 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 14. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Remedy Uneven Cut Excessive ground speed. Reduce ground speed. Blades worn, dull, or bent. Replace blades. (Refer to “ Maintenan ce” section). Mower not level side to side. Adjus t. (Refer to “Assembly” sectio[...]

OPERATION TW144 01/11 O peration Section 4-47 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Blade Bolts W orking Loose Bolts not tighte ned. T ighten Bolts to 300 f t./lbs. Bolt hole elongated or ove rsized. Replace Blade Carrier . Locknut worn out. Replace Locknut. Gearbox Noisy Low Lubricant . Check lubricant level. Rough gears. Run in or change Gears. Wor[...]

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MAINTENANCE TW144 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-2 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT A VOID SE RIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH FROM COMPONENT FAILURE BY KEEPING IMPLEMENT IN GOOD OPERA TING CONDITION IN PERFORMI NG PROPER SERVICE, REP AIRS AND MAINTENANCE. BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE, REP AIRS AND MAINTENANCE ON THE IMPLEMEN [...]

MAINTENANCE TW144 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-3 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE Before operating your Rota ry Cutter , make sure it is properly lubricated and th oroughly inspected. Only a minimum of time and effort is requir ed to regularly lubr icate and maintain this machin e to provide long life and trouble free oper ation. Always disengage th[...]

MAINTENANCE TW144 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-4 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE .[...]

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MAINTENANCE TW144 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-6 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE GEARBOX The Gearbox has been filled with lubricant to the T e st P lug Level prior to shipme nt. However , you should check the oil level at T est Plug before op erating, and freque ntly thereafter . The gearbox shou ld not require additional lubricant un less the box [...]

MAINTENANCE TW144 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-7 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE DRIVELINES Many of the equipment compon ents are HEA VY (70 lbs or greater) and S pecial L ifting Procedures are reco mmended. Use lifting assist ance such as mechanical assist ance, two people, and proper lifting techniques whe n co nnecting or installing the dr ivesh[...]

MAINTENANCE TW144 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-8 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE EXTENDED LUBE LEVER LOCA TION INTERV AL ACTION PUMP S Cross & Bearings 8 Hours 2 - 3 T elescoping Tu be 8 Hours 6 - 8 Shield Bearings 50 Hours 1 - 2 End S pider Hub 20 Hours 1 - 2 CV Center Housing 8 Hours 12 -15[...]

MAINTENANCE TW144 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-9 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE MAIN & JACKSHAFT DRIVELINE SHIELDS T o remove the main inner driveline shield, Remove the locking scre ws. Align the bearing tabs with the cone pockets. FIGURE Mnt-0026. Remove the half-guar d and remove the bearing ring. FIGURE Mnt-R-0012. Inspect the driveline sh[...]

MAINTENANCE TW144 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-10 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE MAIN CV DRIVELINE SAFETY SHIELD (FIGURE Mnt-R-0032) T o remove the outer CV cone, remove the locking screws from shield cone. Remove cone over yo ke. MNT-R- 0038. Remove bearing r ing and remove the lo cking sc rews from inner shield cone. Mnt-R-0038. T urn inner cone [...]

MAINTENANCE TW144 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-11 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE 1. Loosen 1 1/16” bolt end one revo lution. 1. Inser t drift punch (max. diam eter 0.375) into hole opposite the hex h ead and impact with hammer . 2. Repeat operations 1 & 2. 3. Remo ve clampi ng co ne from yoke and yoke from shaft. NOTE: The clamping co ne is s[...]

MAINTENANCE TW144 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-12 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE BLADE SHARPENING Always sharpen both blade s at same time to maintain ba lance. Follow original sharpening pattern as shown in Mnt-R-0008. Always sharpe n blades by grinding. DO NOT heat and pound out edge. Do not sharpe n blade to a razor edge, b ut leave a 1/16” bl[...]

MAINTENANCE TW144 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-13 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE Blade Bolt Inspection Inspect Blade Bolt Head da ily for wear as followed: Inspect the Blade Bolt Heads d aily for abn ormal wear . REPLACE BOTH BLADE BOL TS on the Blades IMMEDIA TEL Y if either blade bolt s has: • Visible cracks or • If the reces sed area o n bla[...]

MAINTENANCE TW144 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-14 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER INST ALLA TION Clean the splines on both the blad e carrier and o utput shaft. Position carrier on the gearbox output sha ft and install special washer , and nut. T ighten nut hold ing blade carrier to min imum 450 ft. pounds , strike the carrier near t h[...]

MAINTENANCE TW144 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-15 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE BLADE TIMING AND ROT A TION (Mnt-R-0 102) Blades on multi-spindle mower s overlap cutting pa ths to ensure a co mplete cut across the width of the mower and to compensa te for blade tip wear . If a gearbox has bee n rep aired, a blade carrier or side driveline has been[...]

MAINTENANCE TW144 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-16 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE SLIP CLUTCH A slip clutch is incorporated in the PTO drive line. It is designed to slip, absorb the shock load, and protect the driveline. After the first ho ur of operation, the slip clutch should be checked for ove rheating. Afte r this first check, the slip clutch s[...]

MAINTENANCE TW144 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-17 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE STORAGE Y our rot ary cutter represent s an investment from which you should get the gre atest possible benefit. Therefore, when the seas on is over , the cutter should be thoroughly ch ecked and prepared for storage so that a minimum amount of wo rk will be required t[...]

MAINTENANCE TW144 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-18 ©201 1 Alamo Group MAINTENANCE[...]

SEGURIDAD TW144 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-14 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD INFORMACIÓN DE P ARTES NOT A: Para ver las calco m an ias en esp a ño l po rf av or de referi rs e a la pa g ina 1- 20 en la se cc ion de se gu rid ad en ingles. NOT A: Si necessita un manual completament e en español por favor de ponerse en contact o a; Trans l[...]

SEGURIDAD TW144 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1- 13 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGOS CON EL MANTEN IMIENTO DEL IMPLEMENT O MANTENGA LOS IMPLEMENTOS EN BUENAS CONDI CIONES DE FUNCIONAMIENTO, A TRA VÉS DE UN SERVICIO, REP ARACIÓN O MANTENIMIENTO APROPIADO. ANTES DE RE ALIZAR T AREAS DE SERVICIO, REP ARACIÓN Y MANTENIMIENTO DEL IMPLEMENTO:[...]

SEGURIDAD TW144 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGOS EN TRANSPORTE P ARA EV IT A R LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUER TE AL REMOLCAR O TRANSPORT AR EQUIPOS: • MANTENGA la velocidad de transporte POR DEBAJO D E 20 mill as por hora para mantener el control del equipo. • REDUZCA LA VELOCIDAD en terreno inclinado, en[...]

SEGURIDAD TW144 01/11 Sección de Segurid ad 1-11 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGOS ELÉCRTICOS Y DE FUEGO P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GRA V ES O LA MUERTE POR CONT ACT O ELÉCTRIC O AL TRABAJAR CERCA DE CABLES ELÉCTRICOS , LÍNEAS D E GAS Y DE SERVICIOS: • INSPECCIONE el área de corte para que no interfiera con cables de aliment ación el[...]

SEGURIDAD TW144 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGO DEL CONT ACT O A LAS CUCHILLAS DE CORT ADORA RIESGO DE FIL T RACION DE ACEITE HIDRÁULICO DE AL T A PRESIÓN MANTÉNGASE LEJOS DE LAS CUCHILLAS GIRA TORIAS P ARA EVIT AR LESION ES GRA VES O LA MUERTE POR CONT ACTO CON LA CUCHILLA: • MANTÉNGASE LEJOS y NO [...]

SEGURIDAD TW144 01/11 Sección d e Seguridad 1 -9 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE ENREDO POR EL PT O MANTÉNGASE ALEJADO DE LAS LÍNEAS DE CONDUCCIÓN Y OTROS ELEMENTOS GIRA TORIOS P ARA EVIT AR L ESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE: MANTÉNGASE LEJOS y NO ACERQUE las manos , los pies y el cuerpo a las cuchillas giratorias , líneas de conduc[...]

SEGURIDAD TW144 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE A TROPELLO P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE POR CAÍDA DEL TRACTOR O A TROPELLO DEL EQUIPO: • USE tractores equipados con SISTEMA ANTIVUELCO (ROPS) y CINTURONES DE SEGURIDAD p ara las operaciones de corte. • MANTENGA EL SISTEMA ROPS trabado e[...]

SEGURIDAD TW144 01/11 Secc ión de Seg uridad 1-7 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE OBJECT OS LANZADOS Continuado OPERACIÓN DE LA CO RT ADORA: • NO exceda la cap acidad de corte nominal de la cort adora, ni corte elementos que no sean veget ación. • USE CABINAS DE TRACTOR CERRADAS cuando haya dos o más cortadoras operando en un m[...]

SEGURIDAD TW144 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE OBJECT OS LANZADOS LAS CORT ADORAS GIRA TORIAS PUEDEN ARROJAR OBJETOS A 90 METROS (300 PIES) O MÁS EN CONDICIONES ADVERSAS. P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GR A VES O LA MUERTE AL OPER ADOR O TRANSEÚNTES COMO CO NSECUENCIA DE OB JETOS ARROJADOS: • MANTENGA a lo[...]

SEGURIDAD TW144 01/11 Secc ión de Seg uridad 1-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE APLAST AMIENTO P ARA EVIT AR UNA LESIÓN GRA VE O LA MUERTE POR CAÍDA DEL TRACTOR, O EL APLAST AMIENTO, VUELCO Y APLAST AMIENTO DE UN EQUIPO POR LA CAÍDA DE UNA ALA O UN IMPLEMENTO: • USE tractores equipados con SISTEMA ANTIVUELCO (ROPS) y CINTURONES[...]

SEGURIDAD TW144 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD SEGURIDAD DE CONECT AR O DESCONECT AR IMPLEMENTO P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE POR A PLAST A MIENTO POR EL TRACTOR O IMPLEMENTO: • AL DAR MARCHA A TRÁS el tractor hacia el enganche del implemento: • NO PERMIT A QUE HA Y A PERSONAS entre el tractor [...]

SEGURIDAD TW144 01/11 Secc ión de Seg uridad 1-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD SEGURIDAD DEL OPERADOR P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE, SIGA LAS SIGUIENTES INSTRUCCIONES: • LEA, COMPRENDA y SIGA las instrucciones del Manual del Operador , al igual que las Adverten cias y Men sajes de Seguridad. • USE GAF AS DE SEGURIDAD , calza[...]

SEGURIDAD TW144 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURI DAD Y PRÁCTICAS GENERALES El mejor ope rador es un op erador cuidadoso. La se guridad es de import ancia fundamental p ara el fa bricante, y tamb ién debería ser lo p ara e l pr opietario u op erador . L a m ayoría de los a ccidentes se p[...]

Sección de Seguridad 1-1 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SECCIÓN DE SEGURIDAD[...]

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Instrucciones de operaciones antes de la entrega del DISTRIB UIDOR al CLIENTE El distribuidor deberá informar al comprad or de este pr oducto las condiciones, d isposiciones y procedimientos de garantía aplicables; in formar la responsabilidad del co mprador de capacitar a sus op eradores para la operación segura; rev isar el contenid o del Manu[...]

Alamo Group Ag. Division está dispue sto a suministrar un (1) Video de Prácticas de Seguridad p ara Cort adoras AEM Por favor enviar: Video de Seguridad para el Opera dor de Cortadoras AEM/FEMA – form ato VHS Vide o de Seguridad para el Ope rador de Cortadoras AEM/FEMA – form ato DVD Manual del Operador de la Cortadora Manual de Seguridad del[...]

A fin de reducir la tasa de accidentes y mejorar la opera ción segura de las cortador as, Alamo Group Ag Division se ha asociado con otros fabrican tes de la industria par a de sarrollar el video y la g uía de Prácticas de Seguridad para Cortadoras Indust rial es y Agrícolas AEM/FEMA. El video explica a los operadore s de tractores y cortado ra[...]

Al propiet ario/operador/distribuidor Este Manual del Operado r es una parte esen cial de la o peración segura de est a máquina y se debe manten er con la unidad siempre. El imp lemento incluye un port a manual donde se pu ede guardar el manual d e manera adecuada. Si el manual se extra vía o se daña, puede so licitar otra co pia sin cargo a un[...]

© 201 1 Alamo Group In c. TW144 Publicado en 01/1 1 Parte nº. 00761232C MANUAL DE OPERADOR RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.com CORT ADORA/TRITURADORA GIRA TORIA Este Manual del Operador es una parte esenc ial de la oper ación segura de esta máquina y se debe mantener con la unidad si[...]