RHINO FM84A User manual

Servis-Rhino

1502 E. Walnut

Seguin, Texas 78155

Rotary Mower

FM84A

Published09/03 EffectiveS/NFM84A10800ToCurrent Part No. 00778237C

OPERATOR'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, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the Safety and

Operation Instructions contained in this manual before

operating the equipment.

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TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER

Allimplementswithmovingpartsarepotentiallyhazardous. Thereisnosubstituteforacautious,safe-minded

operatorwhorecognizesthepotentialhazardsandfollowsreasonablesafetypractices. Themanufacturerhas

designedthisimplementtobe usedwithallitssafety equipmentproperlyattachedtominimizethechanceof

accidents.

BEFORE YOU START!! Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual.

Observe the rules of safety and common sense!

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Read and understand the complete Warranty Statement found in this Manual. Fill out the Warranty Registration Form

in full and return it within 30 Days. Make certain the Serial Number of the Machine is recorded on the Warranty Card

and on the Warranty Form that you retain. The use of "will-fit" parts will void your warranty and can cause catastrophic

failure with possible injury or death.

In order to reduce accidents and enhance the safe operation of mowers, Alamo Group Ag Division, in

cooperationwithotherindustry manufacturershasdevelopedtheAEM/FEMAIndustrialandAgricultural

MowerSafetyPracticesvideoandguidebook.

Thevideowillfamiliarizeandinstructmower-tractoroperatorsinsafepracticeswhen using industrialand

agriculturalmowingequipment. ItisimportantthatEveryMowerOperator beeducatedintheoperationof

theirmowingequipment and be able to recognize thepotentialhazards that can occur while operating a

mower. Thisvideo,alongwiththemoweroperator’smanualand thewarningmessagesonthemower,will

significantlyassistinthisimportanteducation.

YourAuthorizedAlamoAgDealer mayhaveshown thisvideoand presentedyoua DVDVideowhenyou

purchasedyourmower. Ifyouoranymoweroperatorhavenotseenthisvideo,Watchthe Video,Read

thisOperator’sManual, and CompletetheVideoGuidebookbeforeoperatingyour newmower.Ifyou

do not understand any of the instructions included in the video or operator’s manual or if you have any

questionsconcerningsafetyofoperation,contactyoursupervisor, dealer orAlamoGroupAg.

Ifyouwould likeaVHSvideotapeofthevideo,pleaseemailAEMV[email protected]orFaxAEM

VHSVideo at (830) 372-9529or mail in a completedcopy of the form onthe back of this page toAEM

VHSVideo 1502 EWalnutStreet,Seguin,TX78155. and requesttheVHSvideo version. Pleaseinclude

yourname,mailingaddress,mowermodel andserial number.

Everyoperatorshouldbetrainedforeachpieceofequipment(TractorandMower),understandtheintended

use,and thepotentialhazardsbefore operatingtheequipment.

Safety Training

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BEALERT!

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beforeoperating

theMower!

Alamo Group Ag. Division is willing to provide

one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices Video

Please Send Me: VHS Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety Video

DVD Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety Video

Mower Operator’s Manual

AEM Mower Operator’s Safety Manual

RequesterName: Phone:

RequesterAddress:

City

State

Zip Code

MowerModel: SerialNumber:

Date Purchased: DealerSalesperson:

DealershipName: DealershipLocation:

Mailto: AEM Video Services

1502 E Walnut street

Seguin, TX 78155

Or Fax to: (830)372-9529

OrEmail to: AEMV[email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETYSECTION ......................................................................................................................................... 1-1

SafetyInformation ..........................................................................................................................................1-2

DecalLocation.............................................................................................................................................. 1-11

SafetyDecals ............................................................................................................................................... 1-12

Federal Laws & Regulations ................................................................................................................1-15

INTRODUCTIONSECTION ............................................................................................................................ 2-1

ASSEMBLYSECTION ...................................................................................................................................3-1

A-FrameAttachment.......................................................................................................................................3-2

CasterWheelAttachments .............................................................................................................................3-3

DrivelineAttachment ....................................................................................................................................... 3-4

OPERATIONSECTION .................................................................................................................................. 4-1

MAINTENANCESECTION ............................................................................................................................5-1

LubricationInformation...................................................................................................................................5-2

Gearbox ..........................................................................................................................................................5-3

GaugeWheelAssemblies...............................................................................................................................5-3

DrivelineLubrication.......................................................................................................................................5-4

BladeSpindle Lubrication ...............................................................................................................................5-4

BladeServicing ..............................................................................................................................................5-5

BladeSharpening ...........................................................................................................................................5-5

BladeRemovalandInstallation........................................................................................................................5-5

BeltAdjustmentProcedure .............................................................................................................................5-6

BeltRemoval/Installation .................................................................................................................................5-6

Storage...........................................................................................................................................................5-7

TorqueSettings ..............................................................................................................................................5-7

Blade Spindle Service Instructions .................................................................................................................5-8

RHINOandServisare registered trademarks of Alamo Group Inc.

Safety Section 1-1

SAFETY

SECTION

Safety Section 1-2

FM84A 09/03

SAFETY

A safe and careful operator is the best operator. Safety is of primary importance to the

manufacturer and should be to the owner/operator. Most accidents can be avoided by being

awareofyourequipment,yoursurroundings,andobservingcertainprecautions. Thefirstsection

ofthis manual includes a list of Safety Messages that, if followed, will help protect the operator

and bystanders from injury or death. Read and understand these Safety Messages before

assembling,operatingorservicing this implement. Thisequipmentshould only be operatedby

thosepersonswhohave read theManual,whoare responsible andtrained,andwho know how

todo so safelyand responsibly.

TheSafety Alert Symbol combined with a SignalWord, as seen below, isused throughout this

manual and on decals which are attached to the equipment. The Safety Alert Symbol means:

“ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!” The Symbol and Signal

Wordareintendedtowarntheowner/operatorofimpendinghazardsandthedegreeofpossible

injuryfacedwhenoperatingthisequipment..

CAUTION! ThelowestlevelofSafetyMessage; warnsofpossibleinjury. Decals

locatedontheEquipmentwiththisSignalWordareBlackandYellow.

WARNING! Serious injury or possible death! Decals are Black and Orange.

DANGER! Imminentdeath/criticalinjury. DecalsareRedandWhite.(SG-1)

Practice all usual and customary safe working precautions and

above all---remember safety is up to YOU. Only YOU can prevent

serious injury or death from unsafe practices.

READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the following Safety

Messages. Serious injury or death may occur unless care is

taken to follow the warnings and instructions stated in the Safety

Messages. Always use good common sense to avoid hazards.

(SG-2)

Si no lee Ingles, pida ayuda a alguien que

si lo lea para que le traduzca las medidas

de seguridad. (SG-3)

PELIGRO! ¡LEAEL

INSTRUCTIVO!

Safety Section 1-3FM84A 09/03

SAFETY

DANGER! Never operate the Tractor or Implement until you have read and

completelyunderstand this Manual, the Tractor Operator’s Manual,

andeachoftheSafetyMessagesfoundintheManualorontheTractor

and Implement. Learn how to stop the tractor engine suddenly in an

emergency. Never allow inexperienced or untrained personnel too

operate the Tractor and Implement without supervision. Makesure

the operator has fully read and understood the manuals prior to

operation. (SG-4)

WARNING! Make certain that the “Slow Moving Vehicle” (SMV) sign is installed in

such a way as to be clearly visible and legible. When transporting the

EquipmentusetheTractorflashingwarninglightsandfollowalllocaltraffic

regulations.(SG-6)

WARNING! OperatethisEquipmentonlywithaTractorequippedwithanapproved

roll-over-protectivesystem(ROPS). Alwayswearseatbelts. Serious

injuryorevendeathcouldresultfromfallingoffthetractor--particularly

duringaturnoverwhentheoperatorcouldbepinnedundertheROPS.

(SG-7)

WARNING! DonotmodifyoralterthisImplement. Donotpermitanyonetomodify

or alter this Implement, any of its components or any Implement

function. (SG-8)

DANGER! BEFOREleavingthetractorseat,alwaysengagethebrakeand/orsetthe

tractortransmissioninparkinggear,disengagethePTO,stoptheengine,

removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop. Placethetractorshift

lever into a low range or parking gear to prevent the tractor from rolling.

Never dismount a Tractor that is moving or while the engine is running.

Operate the Tractor controls from the tractor seat only.

(SG-9)

DANGER! NeverallowchildrenorotherpersonstorideontheTractororImplement.

Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-10)

DANGER! Neverallow children tooperate or ride onthe Tractor orImplement.

(SGM-11)

WARNING! DonotmounttheTractorwhilethetractorismoving. MounttheTractor

only when the Tractor and all moving parts are completely stopped.

(SG-12)

WARNING! Alwaysmaintainthesafetydecalsingoodreadablecondition.Ifthedecals

are missing, damaged, or unreadable, obtain and install replacement

decals immediately. (SG-5)

Safety Section 1-4

FM84A 09/03

SAFETY

DANGER! Start tractor only when properly seated in the Tractor seat. Starting a

tractor in gear can result in injury or death. Read the Tractor operators

manual for proper starting instructions. (SG-13)

DANGER! NeverworkundertheImplement,theframework,oranyliftedcomponent

unlesstheImplementissecurelysupportedorblockeduptoprevent

suddenorinadvertentfallingwhichcouldcauseseriousinjuryoreven

death. (SG-14)

WARNING! Theoperatorandallsupportpersonnelshouldwearhardhats,safety

shoes, safety glasses, and proper hearing protection at all times for

protection from injury including injury from items thrown by the

equipment. (SG-16)

SAFETY

DANGER! Do not operate this Equipment with hydraulic oil leaking. Oil is

expensiveanditspresencecouldpresentahazard. Donotcheckfor

leakswithyourhand! Useapieceofheavypaperorcardboard. High-

pressureoilstreams frombreaks inthe linecould penetratetheskin

and cause tissue damage including gangrene. If oil does penetrate

the skin, have the injury treated immediately by a physician

knowledgeable and skilled in this procedure. (SG-15)

CAUTION! PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE

PERMANENT HEARING LOSS! Tractors with or without an

Implement attached can often be noisy enough to cause permanent

hearing loss. We recommend that you always wear hearing

protection if the noise in the Operator’s position exceeds 80db.

Noise over 85db over an extended period of time will cause severe

hearing loss. Noise over 90db adjacent to the Operator over an

extended period of time will cause permanent or total hearing loss.

Note: Hearing loss from loud noise [from tractors, chain saws,

radios, and other such sources close to the ear] is cumulative over a

lifetime without hope of natural recovery. (SG-I7)

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