Alamo SM72 manual

© 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SM72 Published 02/10 Part No. 0077751 1C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.com SKID STEER ROT AR Y MOWER This Operator' s Manual is an integral p art of the safe operatio n of this machine and must be maint ained with the un it at all tim[...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implement s with moving part s are potentially hazardous . There is no substit ute for a cau tious , safe-minded operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonab le safety practices. The manufacturer ha s designed this implement to be used with all its sa fety equipment properly a ttached to m ini[...]

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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ........ ................................. .......................................................... ........... 1- 1 General Safety Instructions and P ractices ... ............. ................ ................ ................ ............. ........ ............ ........ 1-2 Operator Safety Instructions an d Pr[...]

Foreign Debris Hazards .. ............. ................ ................ ............. ................ ............. ............... ........ ............. ...... 4-22 Bystander/Passersby Precautions ...................... ... ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. .. .................... 4-23 Engaging the Mower [...]

Safety Section 1-1 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SECTION[...]

SAFETY SM72 02/10 Safety Section 1-2 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor . Safety is of primary import ance to the manu facturer and should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents ca n be avo ided by being aware of your equipm ent, your surroundings, and observing c [...]

SAFETY SM72 02/10 Safety Sectio n 1-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Operator Safety Instr uctions and Practices Engine Exhaust, some of its constitue nts, a nd cert ain vehicle component s contain or emit chemicals known to the st ate of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. (S G-30) Battery posts, ter minals an[...]

SAFETY SM72 02/10 Safety Section 1-4 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MA Y CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS! T ractors with or without an Implement attached can often be noisy eno ugh to cause permanent hear ing loss. We recommen d that you always wear hearing protection if the noise in the Operator’s position exceeds[...]

SAFETY SM72 02/10 Safety Sectio n 1-5 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices U se ex t reme cau ti on w h en ge tti ng on t o th e I mp l emen t t o per f orm rep a i rs, ma i n t enance an d when removing accu mulated material. Only st and on solid fla t surfaces to ensure good footing. Use a lad der [...]

SAFETY SM72 02/10 Safety Section 1-6 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY U se ex t reme care w h en l ower i ng or un f o ldi ng th e i mp l emen t’ s w i ngs. M a k e sure no bysta nders are close by or underneath th e wings. Allow ample clearance around the implement when folding or unfolding the wings . Use extreme caution around buildings or ove[...]

SAFETY SM72 02/10 Safety Sectio n 1-7 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Never allow children to operate, ri de on, or come close to the T ractor or Implement. Usually , 16-17 year-old child ren who are mature an d responsible can operate the implement with adult supervision, if they have read and underst and the Operator’s Manuals, been train ed in[...]

SAFETY SM72 02/10 Safety Section 1-8 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Operate the T ractor and/or Implement control s on ly while properly seated in the T ractor seat with the seat belt secure ly fastened around y ou. Inadver tent movement of the T ractor or Implement may ca use serious injury or death. (SG-29) I n case o f mec h an i ca l diffi cu[...]

SAFETY SM72 02/10 Safety Sectio n 1-9 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY E xtreme care s h ou ld b e ta k en w h en operat i ng near l oose o bj ects suc h as gravel, rocks, wire, and othe r debris. Inspe ct the area befo re mowing. Foreign ob jects should be removed from the site to prevent machine damage and/or bodily injury or even death. Any objec[...]

SAFETY SM72 02/10 Safety Section 1- 10 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Follow these guidelines to re duce the risk of equipment and gr ass fires while operating, servicing, and rep airing the Mower and T ractor: -Equip the T ractor with a fire exti nguisher in an accesible location. -Do Not oper ate the Mower on a T ractor with an underframe exhau[...]

SAFETY SM72 02/1 0 Safety Section 1 -11 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Connecting or Disconn ecting Implement Safet y Instructions and Practices Rotary Mowers are capable under adverse conditions of throwing objects for great distance s (300 feet or more) and causing serious injury or death. Follow safety messag es carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASS[...]

SAFETY SM72 02/10 Safety Section 1- 12 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Inst ructions and Practices Always shut the T ractor completely down, place the transm ission in park, and set the parking brake before you or anyone else attemp ts to connect or disconnect the Implemen t and T ractor hi tches. (S3PT-15) Never oper ate the [...]

SAFETY SM72 02/1 0 Safety Section 1 -13 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Make cert ain that the “Slow Moving V ehicle” (SMV) sign is installed in such a wa y as to be clearly visible and legible. When trans porting the Equipment use the T ractor flashing warn ing lights and fo llow all local traf fic regulations. (SG-6 ) T ransport on ly at spee[...]

SAFETY SM72 02/10 Safety Section 1- 14 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Saf ety Instructions and Practices Y our driving vision ma y be reduced or imp aired by the tractor , cab, or implement. Before driving on public roadw ays identify any limited vis ion areas, and make ad justments to you r operating position, mi rrors, a[...]

SAFETY SM72 02/1 0 Safety Section 1 -15 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Never attempt to lubricate, adju st, or remove material from the Im plement while it is in motion or while tracto r engine is running. (S G-20) Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace when necessary with au thorized servic e part s. Look for loose fasteners,[...]

SAFETY SM72 02/10 Safety Section 1- 16 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Concluding Safety In structions and Practices DO NOT weld or repair rota tin g mower components. W elds and other rep airs may cause severe vibration and/or compo nent failure resu lting in part being th rown from the mower causing serious bodily injury . See your Authorized De[...]

SAFETY SM72 02/1 0 Safety Section 1 -17 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Rhino supplies safety deca ls on this product to promote safe operation. Da mage to the decals may occur while in shipping, use, or reconditioning. Alamo cares abou t the safety of it s customers, operator s, and bystanders, and will replace th e safety dec[...]

SAFETY SM72 02/10 Safety Section 1- 18 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. 00725746 1 PELIGRO T ranslate Safety Material 2. 00776609 1 W ARNING Max Cut 3. 00776609 1 DANGER Protect Operator 4. 00769737 1 DANGER Blades/Thrown Obje cts 5. 00777519 1 DAN GER Multi Hazard 6. 00763977 1 INSTRUCT Notice to Owner 7. 029[...]

SAFETY SM72 02/1 0 Safety Section 1 -19 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description Peligro T ranslation, If you do not know how to read English, please find someone who knows how to read English. P/N 00725746 DANGER! - Maximum Cutting Height is 18”. Do Not operate Mower ab ove 18”. 00776607 DANGER! - Pr otect Oper ator with Front Door . [...]

SAFETY SM72 02/10 Safety Section 1- 20 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DANGER! Keep Away Thrown Object s. Inspect the area before m owing for potential mower hazards. Remove or avoid all foreign objects such as wire, cable, met al objects, and all other foreign material. Foreign material can be thrown from the mower and cause serious b odily injur[...]

SAFETY SM72 02/1 0 Safety Section 1 -21 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY IMPORT ANT - Use only Gen uine Alamo Industrial replacement p arts. P/N 02925100 W ARNING! Pinch Points P/N 02962764 DANGER! Keep Away P/N 00755742 W ARNING! Ne ver use your hand to check for oil leaks. Always use paper or cardb oard. P/N 00756059[...]

SAFETY SM72 02/10 Safety Section 1- 22 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNING! - Not a S tep. Do not board from this side. 00776608 Name LOG O - Alamo Industrial P/N 00757139 W ARNING! - Implement W e ight is 1500 lbs. Use only on appropr iate rated Skid S teer Loaders with proper hitch an d adapter . Carry the lo ad low while transporting. T ra[...]

SAFETY SM72 02/1 0 Safety Section 1 -23 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Read Operato r ’s Manual! The operator ’s manua l is located inside this canister . If the manual is missing order one fr om your dealer . P/N 00776031[...]

SAFETY SM72 02/10 Safety Section 1- 24 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intend ed to explain in broa d terms the conc ept and effect of federal laws an d regulations concerning emplo yer and employee equ ipment operat ors. This section is not intend ed as a legal interpretation of the law and should not [...]

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Introduction Section 2-1 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SECTION[...]

INTRODUCTION SM72 02/1 0 Introductio n Section 2-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Rotary Mower is designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled worker s. Proper assembly , maintenance, and ope rating practices, as described in this manual, will help t he owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine.[...]

INTRODUCTION SM72 02/1 0 Introductio n Section 2-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The SM72 rot ary mower is designed to be operated on skid ste er power unit s. These rugged Mowers are designed for medium-duty work and ar e related to cut vegetation up to 2” in diameter . The mower is equipped wit h a HEIGHT LIMITING CHAIN , RUBBER DEFLECT[...]

INTRODUCTION SM72 02/1 0 Introductio n Section 2-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, completely understand the Safe ty Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the Mower an d Power Unit. 2. Fill out the W arranty Card in [...]

Assembly Section 3-1 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y SECTION[...]

ASSEMBLY SM72 02/10 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y DEALER SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Set up mower as receive d from factory with these instructions. This mower is shipped partially a ssembled. Assembly will be easier if components are ali gned and loosely assembled before tig htening hardware. Refer to bo lt torque chart in Mainten[...]

ASSEMBLY SM72 02/10 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y HITCH ASSEMBL Y 1. Secure Hitc h Weldment (1) to mower d eck using 1" x 5" Bolts (7) and 1" Locknuts (6). 2. Insert Bushing (5) in upper holes of hitch weldment, place a set of Upper Floating Links (3) on each side of bushing, and secure together using 5/8 ?[...]

ASSEMBLY SM72 02/10 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y INST ALLING HYDRAULIC MOTOR 1. Elevate the rear of the unit appr ox. 2' to prevent oil from ru nning out o f gearbox 2. Remo ve gearbox s hipping co ver(00776 159) and bolts an d discard. 3. Replace gasket (2) with new ga sket included in motor kit. 4. V erify that mot[...]

ASSEMBLY SM72 02/10 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y REAR CHAIN GUARD ASSEMBL Y 1. Place Deflector S trap (6) against mower deck left side and Chain Guard Bracket (8) against mower deck r ight side. Place Rear Deflector Panel (5) against bracket and deflector and align hole through p anel, deflector/bracket, and mower deck an[...]

ASSEMBLY SM72 02/10 Assembly Section 3-6 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y SKID SHOE ASSEMBL Y 1. Attach Flat Bar Left and Right Hand Skid Shoes (1 and 5) to the underside of the mower side skirts using 3/8” x 1-1/2” Bo lts (2), Flatwashers (3), and Lock nuts (4). Insert bolts from the underside up to ensure that threads d o not become worn an[...]

Operation Sectio n 4-1 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION SECTION[...]

OPERATION SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION RHINO SM72 SKID STEER ROT AR Y MOWER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Rhino rota ry mowers are manufactured with quality mate rial by skilled workers. These mowers a re designed to cut grass, weed s, small brush, and ot her vegetative ma terial up to 2” in diameter . The mower [...]

OPERATION SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4-3 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 1. SM72 St andard Equipment and S pecifications Cutting Width 72” Cutting Capacity (Diameter) 2” maximum Cutting Height Range 1-9/16” to 18” Overall Width 78” Overall Length 94” Front and Rear Gua rds S tandard Hitch Universal Mount, Quick Weight ( Approxima[...]

OPERATION SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4-4 © 2010 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 the im plement and power un it’s Operator ’ s Manu als and is ex perienced in implement and powe r unit operat ion and[...]

OPERATION SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4-5 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 3. SKID STEE R REQUIREMENTS Skid S teer Requirements and Cap abilities • ASABE approved Roll-Over Operator Protec tive S tructure and Seatbelt. • Operator Protective Door ....... .......... Contact aut horized skid steer dealer for equipping unit with operator p rot[...]

OPERATION SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4-6 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.5 Auxiliary Hydraulics The skid steer must be equipped with Front Auxiliary Hydraulics. The hydraulic output capacity of the skid steer must match the equipped mower drive motor . Reference the skid steer opera tor ’s manual to dete rmine the hydr aulic output specif[...]

OPERATION SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4-7 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Part Number Flow V olume 00776773 LOW 00776772 MEDIUM 00776771 HIGH 4. GETTING ON AND OFF THE SKID STEER Before getting onto the skid steer , the operator must r ead and completely unde rstand the implement and skid steer operator manuals. If any p art of either manual [...]

OPERATION SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4-8 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Use hand rails and step s when exiting the skid steer . Be careful of your step and use extra caution when mud, ice, snow or other matter has accumulated on the step s or hand rails. Use all handrails and step s for support and never rush or jump of f the skid steer . Ne[...]

OPERATION SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4-9 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 5. ST ARTING THE SKID STEER The operator must have a complete und erstanding of the placement, function, and operational use of all ski d steer controls before st arting the skid steer . Review the skid steer operator ’s manua l and consult an authorized dealer for op[...]

OPERATION SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4- 10 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION With the engine co mpletely shut down and the parking brake se t, rotate the skid steer latch handles upward to the unlatched po sition. The latch handles must be comp letely raised to fully retract the hitch lock pins. 1. S tart the skid steer and tilt the hitch mount[...]

OPERATION SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4- 11 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 2. With the m ower fully su pported by the skid steer boom, lower the mower to gr ound level. Slightly tilt the front of th e mower head upwa rd about 2” from ground level. T urn off the engi ne, set the parking br ake, and exit the skid steer . Push both latch hand[...]

OPERATION SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4- 12 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7. PRE-OPERA TION INSPECTION AND SERVICE Before each use, a pre-operation inspectio n and serv ice of the imp lement and power unit must be p erformed. This includes routine mainte nance and scheduled lubr icat ion, inspecting that all safety devices are eq uipped and [...]

OPERATION SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4- 13 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 7.2 Mower Pre-Operati on Inspection/Service Before each mower use, a co mplete inspection and service is required to ensure the mower is in a good and safe working condition. Damaged and/or br oken part s should be repaire d and/or replaced immediatel y . T o ensure t[...]

OPERATION SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4- 14 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Ensure the Manual Ca nister is secured to the mower and cont ains the Operator ’s Manua l. • Ensure all deca ls are in place an d legible. Replace missing, worn, and non legible decals. NOTE: The mo wer operator ’s m anual and af fixed decals contain importan[...]

OPERATION SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4- 15 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION • Perform sche duled lubric ation as spec ified in the maintenance section. • Inspect the gearbo x oil level and repleni sh if needed. A low oil level is a warning sign that the gearbox may be cracke d or its seal is damaged and nee ds to be replaced. OPS-SS- 0020[...]

OPERATION SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4- 16 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.3 C utting C omponent Inspection Inspect blade p an and blade assembly for the following: OPS-U-0031[...]

OPERATION SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4- 17 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. 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 blade s or bolts can be th rown out from under the mower for dist ances up to 300 feet. When the blades are repla [...]

OPERATION SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4- 18 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.4 Blade Bolt Inspection Inspect Blade Bolt Head da ily for wear as followed: Inspect the Blade Bolt Heads daily fo r abnormal 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 [...]

OPERATION SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4- 19 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION T ractor PRE-OPERA TION Inspection T ractor ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift ____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engine is off, all rotation has stopped and the tractor is in park with[...]

OPERATION SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4- 20 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Rotary Mower PRE-OPERA TION 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 SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4- 21 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 8. DRIVING THE SKID STEER AND MOWER Safe skid steer transp ort requires the operato r to possess a thoro ugh knowledge of the model being operated and precau tions to take while driving with a front att achment. Ensure the skid stee r has the capacity to handle th e w[...]

OPERATION SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4- 22 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T o avoid overturns, drive the skid steer with care and at safe speeds, especially wh en operating over roug h ground, crossing ditches or slopes, and turning corner s. Use extre me caution wh en operating on steep slopes. T ravel at a slow speed when going downhill. D[...]

OPERATION SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4- 23 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9.1 Foreign Debris Hazards 9. OPERA TING THE SKID STEER AND MOWER THE OPERA TOR MUST COMPLETEL Y UNDERST A ND HOW TO OPERA TE THE SKID STEER AND MOWER AND ALL CONTROLS BEFORE A TTEMPTING TO MOW . The operator must rea d and understa nd the Safety and Op eration Sectio[...]

OPERATION SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4- 24 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION If you hit a solid object or foreign debr is, stop the mower and skid steer at once. Immedi ately idle the engine speed and disengage th e auxiliary hydraulics to stop the mower blades from turn ing. Wait for all mower rotating motion to stop, then raise the mower and [...]

OPERATION SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4- 25 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Do not put han ds or feet under mower d ecks. Blade Contac t can result in serious injury or even d eath. S tay away until all motion has stop ped and the decks are securely blocked up. (SGM-09) 9.4 Operating Speed and Ground S peed Ground speed for mowing will depend[...]

OPERATION SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4- 26 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION S tay alert and watch for tree s, low hanging limbs, powe r lines, and oth er overhead obst acles and solid ground objects while you ar e operating. Use care to avoid hitting these items . Large, dense, or wet vegetation may need to be mowed in two or more p asses to a[...]

OPERATION SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4- 27 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10. DISCONNECTING THE MOWE R FROM THE SKID STEER Before disconnecting the mowe r , the auxiliary hy draulics must be disengaged and bl ade rotation at a complete stop. Lower the mower t o the ground . If the mowe r is not res ting securely on the grou nd, block the mo[...]

OPERATION SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4- 28 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 11 . M O W E R S T O R A G E Properly preparing and storing the mower at the end of t he season is critical to ma intaining it s appearance and to help ensure year s of dependable se rvice. The following ar e suggested sto rage proced ures: 1. Thoroughly clean all debr[...]

OPERATION SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4- 29 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Before transporting the skid steer and mower , idle the skid steer engine, disengage the auxilia ry hydraulics and wait for all mower movi ng part s to come to a complete stop. Wh en transporting, only raise the deck enough to clear ground obst acles. Never raise the [...]

OPERATION SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4- 30 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 12.2 Hauling the Skid Steer and Mower Before transporting a load ed skid steer and mower , measure the h eight and width dimensions and gross weight of the complete loaded unit. Ensure that the load will be in compliance with the legal limits set for the areas that wil[...]

OPERATION SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4- 31 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 13. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Excessive Vibration 1. Check gearbox bo lts. T ighten if loose. 2. Check to see if blades are Free Blades so they free swinging. swing. 3. Check for even wear on each Weigh Blad es. blade tip. Were both [...]

OPERATION SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4- 32 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Gear Box Leaking 1. Damaged oil seal. Replace seal. 2. Bent shaf t. Replace oil seal and shaft. 3. Shaft rough in oil seal area. Replace or repa ir shaft. 4. Oil seal installed wron g. Replace seal. 5. Oil seal not sealing in the [...]

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

MAINTENANCE SM72 02/10 Maintenance Section 5-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Before operating the mower , make sure it is properly lubricated and thoroughly in spected. Only a minim um of time and ef fort is required to regul arly lubricate and ma intain this machine to prov ide long life and trouble free operation. LUBRICA TION INFORMA TION[...]

MAINTENANCE SM72 02/10 Maintenance Section 5-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE GEARBOX LUBRICA TION The Gearbox was filled wit h oil at the factory . However , it is ne cessary that the oper ator check the Geabox before operations. The oil should be to the level of the notch on the dipstick. The Filler/Breather Plug is on the top of the Gearbo[...]

MAINTENANCE SM72 02/10 Maintenance Section 5-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE SER VICING Inspect blades before each use to de termine that they are prope rly installed and in good cond ition. Replace any blade that is bent, excessively nicke d, worn, or has any other dama ge. Small nicks can be ground out when sharpening . When sharpeni[...]

MAINTENANCE SM72 02/10 Maintenance Section 5-5 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE SHARPENING Always sharpen both blade s at same time to maintain ba lance. Follow original sharpen ing pattern as shown in Image Mnt-R-0008. Always sharpen blades by grinding. DO NO T heat an d pound out edge. Do not shar pen blade to a r azor edge, but leave a[...]

MAINTENANCE SM72 02/10 Maintenance Section 5-6 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE REMOV AL T o remove blades for sh arpening or replace ment, remove the cover pla te on deck of mower nea r Hydraulic Motor . Remove lock nut from blade bolt. NOTE: Inspect lock nut af ter removal and replace if threads are da maged. Always replace nut when rep[...]

MAINTENANCE SM72 02/10 Maintenance Section 5-7 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER INSPECTION Blade bolt fit in to carrier bushings should be checked every time blades ar e changed. The blade bolt should fit into carrier bus hings as a sn ug slip fit. If the b lade bolt fit ap pears to be loos e or sloppy , mea sure the squa re hole [...]

MAINTENANCE SM72 02/10 Maintenance Section 5-8 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER INST ALLA TION Clean the bore on bla de carrier and surface o f output s haft. Position carr ier on the gearbox output shaf t and insta ll washer and slotted nu t. T ighten nut holding blade ca rrier to minimum 400 f t. pounds , strike the carrier near[...]

MAINTENANCE SM72 02/10 Maintenance Section 5-9 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE PROPER TORQUE FOR F ASTENERS The chart lists the correct tightening torque for fa stener s. When bolt s are to be tightened or replaced, r efer to this chart to determine the grade o f bolts and the prop er torque except when specific torque values are assigned in m[...]

RHINO LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED W ARRANTIES 1.01. Rhino warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, governm e ntal, or municip al 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 [...]

T O THE OWNER/OPERA TOR/DEALER T o keep your implement running ef ficiently and safely , read your manual thorou ghly and follow these directions and the Safety Messages in this Manua l. The T able of Cont ents clearly identifies ea ch section wh ere you can easily find the informa tion you need. The OCCUP A TIONAL SAFETY AND HEAL TH ACT (1928.51 S[...]

SM72-SOM-02/10 P/N 0077751 1C Printed U.S.A SM72 SKID STEER ROT AR Y MOWER[...]