RHINO SE42 manual

©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SE42 Published 03/08 Effective Seria l No. SE42-10265 through Current Part NO. 00774438C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.com ROT AR Y MOWER This Operator' s Manual is an integral p art of th e safe operation of this machine and must be m[...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts are pote ntially hazardous . There is no substitute for a cautious, safe- minded operator who recognizes the poten tial hazards and fo llows reasonable safety practices. Th e manufacturer ha s designed this impleme nt to be used with all its safety equipment pro perly atta ched to mini[...]

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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 Pra[...]

Starting the Tractor ... ................ ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. ................ ... .......................... ...... 4-24 Brake and Differential Lock Setting ........... ................ ................ .................... ................ ............ . ................ ...... 4-24 Raising the[...]

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

SAFETY SE42 03/08 Safety Section 1-2 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor . Safety is of primary import ance to the manufacturer an d should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents ca n be avoided by being aware of yo ur equipment, your surroundings, and observing c er[...]

SAFETY SE42 03/08 Safety Section 1-3 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. 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 defect s or other reproductive harm. (S G-30) Battery posts, ter minals a[...]

SAFETY SE42 03/08 Safety Section 1-4 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MA Y CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS! T ractors with or without an Implement attached can often be noisy enough to cause pe rmanent hearing loss. We recommen d that you always wear hearing protection if the noise in the Operator’s position exceeds 8[...]

SAFETY SE42 03/08 Safety Section 1-5 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. 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 flat su rfaces to ensure good footing. Use a lad der [...]

SAFETY SE42 03/08 Safety Section 1-6 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. 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 unde rneath th e wings. Allow ample clearan ce around the implement when folding or unfolding the wings . Use extrem e caution around buildings or o[...]

SAFETY SE42 03/08 Safety Section 1-7 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Never allow children to operate, ride on, or co me close to the Tractor or Implement. Usually , 16-17 year- old children who are mature and responsible can operate the implement with adult supe rvision, if they have read and underst and the Operator ’s Manu als, been trained in[...]

SAFETY SE42 03/08 Safety Section 1-8 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY I n case o f mec h an i ca l diffi cu lt y d ur i ng opera ti on, p l ace th e t ransm i ss i on i n th e par k position, set the parking brake, shut down all po wer , including th e PTO and the engine and remove the key . Wa it until all rotating motion has stopped before dismoun[...]

SAFETY SE42 03/08 Safety Section 1-9 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY M any var i e d o bj ects, suc h as w i re, ca bl e, rope, or c h a i ns, can b ecome enta ng l e d i n t h e operating p a rts of the mower head. These items could then swing outside the housin g at greater velocities than the blad es. Such a situation is extremely hazardous and[...]

SAFETY SE42 03/08 Safety Section 1- 10 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do not operate or pull the mower into standing water . When uplift or fan type mower b lades contact wa ter they can be severely deflected downward causing possible failure of bla de resulting in serio us boldly injury to the oper ator or bystanders. (SGM-15) Use extreme caution[...]

SAFETY SE42 03/08 Safety Section 1-11 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Connecting or Disconn ecting Implement Safet y Instructions and Practices T ransporting Safety Instructions and Practices DO NOT use a PTO ada pter to attach a non-matchin g Implement driveline to a T ractor PTO. Use of an a dapter can double the operating speed of the Implement[...]

SAFETY SE42 03/08 Safety Section 1- 12 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Allow suf ficient clearance for the Imple ment to swing outward while turning. Implement s carried behind the T ractor will swi ng outside the tire pa th when making turns. Cont acting a solid object while turning will cause equipment damage and possible injury . (S3P T - 20) Ma[...]

SAFETY SE42 03/08 Safety Section 1-13 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Safet y Instructions and Practices O n l y t ranspor t th e I mp l emen t b e hi n d a proper l y s i ze d an d equ i ppe d T ractor which exceeds the weight of the Impl ement by at least 20%. DO NOT transp ort the Imple ment behind a truck or othe r type[...]

SAFETY SE42 03/08 Safety Section 1- 14 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Never work under the Implement, the fra mework, or any lifted component unless the Implement is securely supporte d or blocked up to prevent sudden or inadvertent falling which could cause serious injury or even death. (SG-14) Never attempt to lubricate, adju st, or remove mater[...]

SAFETY SE42 03/08 Safety Section 1-15 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY S torage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices Concluding Safety Instr uctions and Practices Replace bent or b roken blades with new blades. NEVER A TTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN, WELD, OR WELD HARDF ACING ON BLAD ES SINCE THIS WILL LIKEL Y CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WIT[...]

SAFETY SE42 03/08 Safety Section 1- 16 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Rhino supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe operation. Damage to the decals may occur while in shipping, use, or reco nditioning. Rhino care s about the safe ty of it s customers, operators, and bystanders, and will replace the safety decals[...]

SAFETY SE42 03/08 Safety Section 1-17 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. 00725746 1 DANGER Peligro-S panish T ranslation 2. 00773723 1 DANGER Peligro -S panish Driveline 3. 007491 17 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard 4. 00756004 1 DANGER Shield Missing (Not Shown) 5. 00756005 1 DANGER Rotating Driveline (Not Shown) 6. 00756[...]

SAFETY SE42 03/08 Safety Section 1- 18 © 2008 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 PELIGRO! S panish T ranslati on for Driveline Safety P/N 00773723 DANGER! Multi-Hazard Decal (Refer T o Front Cover) P/N 007491 17 DANG[...]

SAFETY SE42 03/08 Safety Section 1-19 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DANGER! Rotating Driveline Keep Away , Contact can cause death. P/N 00756005 DANGER! Make certain that drivelines are correct length and are se curely att ached. P/N 00756494 DANGER! Keep Away Thrown Object s. Inspect the area before mowing and re move foreign material that coul[...]

SAFETY SE42 03/08 Safety Section 1- 20 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY For safety and to guarantee optimum product reliability always u s e genuine RHINO repla cement parts. P/N 00760657 PELIGRO! S panish T ranslati on for Driveline Safety P/N 00773723 DANGER! Keep Away Thrown Object s. Inspect the area before mowing and re move foreign material th[...]

SAFETY SE42 03/08 Safety Section 1-21 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY For safety and to guarantee optimum product reliability always u s e genuine RHINO repla cement parts. P/N 00760657 Operator's Manu al (with repair p arts) and warranty was attached to this implement during fina l inspection. P/N 00763977 W AR NING! Avoid Bodily Injury , Us[...]

SAFETY SE42 03/08 Safety Section 1- 22 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Logo Product Name: Rhino P/N D302 P/N D303 Logo Produc t Name: R hino P/N 2738332 Red Reflectors Read Operato r ’s Manual! The operator ’s manual is located inside this canister . If the manual is missing order one from you r dealer . P/N 00776031[...]

SAFETY SE42 03/08 Safety Section 1-23 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intend ed to explain in br oad terms the co ncept and effect of federal la ws and regulations concerning employe r and employee equ ipment operat ors. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law an d should n ot [...]

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

INTRODUCTION SE42 03/08 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Rotary Mower is designed with ca re and built with quality materials by skilled workers. Proper as sembly , maintenance, and ope rating practices, as described in this manual, will help t he owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine. [...]

INTRODUCTION SE42 03/08 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Y our RHINO SE42 mower is desig ned for light-duty cutt ing such as pasture mowin g, weed, an d grass co ntrol. With a reasonable amount of preven tive maintenance, your Mower will prov ide years of dependable service. For Non-Agricultural use, OS HA, ASAE, SAE, [...]

INTRODUCTION SE42 03/08 Introduction Section 2-4 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/ Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, completely underst and the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement. 2. Fill out the W arranty Card in f[...]

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

ASSEMBLY SE42 03/08 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y DEALER SET -UP INSTRUCTIONS Set up mower as received from factory with these inst ructions. Refer to complete check list when set-up is finished. Select a suit able working area. Open part s box and lay out part s to make location easy . Refer to Parts List s in Section 6 o[...]

ASSEMBLY SE42 03/08 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y A-FRAME INST ALLA TION (AsmP-R-0 017) 1. Attach “A” Frame s (1) to inside of welded hitch brackets on Main frame, insert Hitch Pin (1 2), Bushing (15), flatwasher (1 1), lockwasher (14) and insta ll nut (13). Then attach to lug hitch with bolt (22) a nd locknut (23). 2.[...]

ASSEMBLY SE42 03/08 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y HYDRAULIC RELIEF ASSEMBL Y (P/N 3570) Hydraulic Relief Assembly (3570), also known as check chai n, is available for attachment to front of cutter as an accessory . Check chains are used to control cut height and especially allo ws cutt er to always be lowered to the same p[...]

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

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4 -2 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION RHINO SE42 ROT AR Y MOWER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Rhino SE42 rotary mowers are manuf actured with quality material by skilled workers. These mowers are designed to cut grass, wee d s, small brush and other veget ative material up to 1” diameter in area s such as pastu[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4 -3 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 1. S t andard Equipment and Specifications Horsepower Required (Min.) 15 HP Cutting Capacity (Max.) 1” Cutting Height 1-1/2” Min. Safety Defle ctor S td. Cutting Width 42” T ra nsport Width 45-1/4” Overall Length 76-1/2” Weight ( Approx.) 305 lbs. Hitch CA T [...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4 -4 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2. OPERA TOR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualifi ed operator . A qualified operator ha s read and understands th e implement and tractor Operator’s Ma nuals an d is experienced in implement and tractor operation and all associate[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4 -5 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 3. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS The tractor used to operate the mower must ha ve the power capa city to lift, pull, and operate the Power T ake Off (PT O) at the mower ’ s rated speed while traveling at a ground speed betwee n 2 and 5 MPH. Operating the mower with a tracto [...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4 -6 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.3 T ractor Horsepower The horsepower re quired to operate the mowe r depends on several operatin g factors includin g the vegetation to be cut, terrain condition, oper ator experience, cond ition of the mower and tractor , and others. For most mowing conditions, the C[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4 -7 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 3.6 Power T ake Off (PTO) Depending on the unit, th e mower is designed to operat e a t a PTO sp eed of 540 or 100 0 RPM. Most tractors operate at either 5 40, or a co mbination o f 540 a nd 1000 RPM PTO spee ds. The operating speed of the mower and tractor can be dete[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4 -8 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 4.1 Boarding the T ractor Use both hands and equippe d handrails and steps for supp ort when boarding the tractor . Never use control levers for support wh en mounting the tractor . Seat your self in the operator’s seat and secure th e seat belt around you. Never allo[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4 -9 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 5. ST ARTING THE TRACTOR The operat or must have a co mplete und erstanding of the p lacement, fun ction, and op erational us e of all tractor cont rols before starting th e tractor . Review the tractor operator’s manual and con sult an authorized dealer for tractor [...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-10 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. Make sure the tract or is equipped with th e cor- rect PTO shaf t. Change shafts if needed. 2. Shorten or remove the tractor drawbar to avoid interference when raising an d lowering the mower . 3. Board the tractor and start the engine. Positio n the tractor to the m[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-11 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 7.1 Setting Mower Height 1. Park the tractor and mower on level ground. 2. Using the 3-poin t hitch control lever , position the front of the mower with the side skids 1” less off th e ground than desired cut height. For example, fo r a 3” cu t, position th e skids[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-12 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.2 Setting Deck Pitch T o facilitate a safe and efficient operation, the mower should be operate d with the deck approximately 3/4” LOWER IN THE FRONT THAN THE REAR. The correct deck pitch is obt ained as follows: 9. Lower the Mower until the rear of the mowe r is re[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-13 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 8.1 Driveline Length Check When fitting the mower to the tractor , the telescoping dr iveline must be inspected to ensure that at its most compressed position, the profiles do not “bottom out”, an d when at its far thest extended position, there is sufficie nt enga[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-14 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Shorten the drivel ine profiles as follows: • Remove the driveline from the tractor . • Raise and lower the mowe r to find the position with the shortes t distance between the tra ctor PTO shaf t and cutter gearbox. Shut down the tractor and se curely block the mowe[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-15 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace whe n necessary with au thorized servic e part s. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken p arts, and leaky or loose fittings. Make sure all pins h ave cotter pins and washers. Serious in jury may occur from [...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-16 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The operator’s manual and safety signs af fixed on the unit contain important instru ctions on the saf e and proper use of the equi pment. Maintain these importan t safety features on the implement in go od condition to ensure the information is available to the opera[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-17 © 2008 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, Gearbox Shields, PTO integral shields, an d Retractable Door Shields should be used and maint a ined in good working condition. All safety devic[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-18 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Inspect blades and blade bo lts for looseness and excessive wear . Make sure the mower is securely blocked up before crawling beneath. Replace damaged, worn an d missing blades as complete sets to maint a in rotary balance during operation. • Ensure carrier hub nu[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-19 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Inspect the Blades daily for abnormal wear . REPLACE BOTH BLAD ES on that carrier IMMEDIA TEL Y if either blade has: • Become bent or deformed from it’ s original shape or • Any cracks are visib le, or • Deep gouges in the blad e’s surface ar e persent, or ?[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-20 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.4 Blade Bolt Inspection Inspect Blade Bolt Head da ily for wear as followed: Inspect the Blade Bolt Heads d a ily for abn ormal wear . REPLACE BOTH BLADE BOL TS on the Blades IMMEDIA TEL Y if either blade bolt s has: • Visible cracks or • If the blade bolt crown i[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-21 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION T ractor 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 the[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-22 © 2008 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 SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-23 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport requ ires the operator p ossess a thorough knowledg e of the model being operated an d precautions to t ake while driving with an attached imp lem ent. Ensure the tractor has the cap acity to handle the weigh[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-24 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.1 St arting the T ractor The procedure to st art the tractor is model specific. Refer to the tractor operator’s manual for st arting procedures for your p articular tractor . Consult an authorized dealer if the st arting procedure is unclear . Ensure the 3-point co[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-25 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10.3 Raising the Mower Using the tractor 3-point hi tch control lever , raise the mower off the grou nd about 6” , or just high enough to cle ar any ground obst acles. When raising the mower , make su re all connection p oints are secure ly attached and at least 1”[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-26 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines When crossing ditches with steep banks o r going up sharp inclines, it is possib le that the main driveline inner profile will pene trate into the outer housing to its maximum depth until the assembly be comes solid (driveline is[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-27 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Inclines and ditches should be app roached along a line which is at an an gle as shown. This type of path will reduce the possib ility of over-collapse of the driveline and re sulting damag e. If the gradient is so steep that such an approach increase s the possibility[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-28 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION M any var i e d o bj ec t s, suc h as w i re, ca bl e, rope, or c h a i ns, can b ecome en t ang l e d i n th e operating p a rts of the mower head. These items could then swing outside the housin g at greater velocities than the blad es. Such a situation is extremely h[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-29 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Rotary Mowers are cap able under ad verse 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 AR E WITHIN 100 Y A RDS UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflectors[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-30 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1.4 PTO RPM and Ground S peed Ground speed for mowing will depend upon the height, type , and density of vege tation to be cut. Recommended speed for ef ficient mower performan ce is between 2 and 5 mph(3-8 kp h). Operate the mower at its full rated PTO sp eed to main[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-31 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Do not mow with two machines in the same ar ea except with Cab tractors with the windows closed. (SGM-1 1 ) Mow only in conditions where y ou have clear visibility in daylight or with adequate artificial lighting. Never mow in darkness o r foggy cond itions where yo u [...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-32 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION When you get to the end of a p ass, slightly raise the mower (2-4 ”) before turning. Never raise the mower entirely while the blades are turning. If the mower must be r aised higher than 12” from grou nd level, disengage the tractor PT O and wait for all mower rot a[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-33 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Then lower the mower to the desired height and mow the veget ation a second time. If possible, select a mowing p attern that is at a 90 degr ee angle to the first pass to reduce streaking for a more uniform cut. OPS-R-0044 S tay alert and watch for trees, low hanging l[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-34 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never stand or allow another pe rson to s tand between a running Tractor and the M ower when disconnecting the Imp lement from the T ractor 3-point hitch. 11 . 6 S hutting Down the Implement T o shut down the implement, first bring the tractor to a complete stop. Then s[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-35 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION T o disconnect the mowe r , first extend the tra ctor 3- point hitch top link to remove tension on the top link hitch pin. When the pin is loose and easy to rot ate, remove the pin from the mower . Next remove both lower hitch pins.. After disconnecting th e 3 lift poi[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-36 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 13. MOWER STORAGE Properly prepa ring and storing the mo wer at the end of the season is critical to maint aining its ap pearance and to help ensure year s of dependable service. The following are su ggested storage proced ures: • Thoroughly clean all debr is off the [...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-37 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Before transporting th e tractor and mower , idle the tractor engine, d isengage the PT O and wait for all mower moving parts to come to a complete stop. Once all mower part s are completely stopped, raise the mower to transport height. NOTE: When raising the mower , m[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-38 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Make cert ain that the “Slow Moving V ehicle” (SMV) sign is inst alled in such a wa y as to be clearly visible and legible. When trans porting t he Equipment use the T ractor flashing warning light s and follow all local traf fic regulations. (S G-6 ) The SMV (Slow-[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-39 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Reduce speed before tur ning or applying the b rakes. Ensure that both brake pedals ar e locked together when operating on public roads. OPS-U- 0023 14.3 Hauling the T ractor and Implement Before transporting a loade d tractor and imple ment, measure the height and wid[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-40 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Arrange the cha ins so that when tightened, the chains are pulling downward and against themselves. Ca refully tighten the securing ch ains or other fasteners using boomers or bi nders to apply maximum tension. Use extreme care when attaching and re moving the securing [...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-41 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 15. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Remedy Not Cutting Clean Blades dull. Sharpen or replace Blades. blade rot ation incorrect. Use correct Blade for Car rier . Use Fan Blades in grass. Carrier RPM too low . Increase PTO speed. Mower not leveled. Adjust ma[...]

OPERATION SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-42 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Shear Pin Shears T ractor PTO not being run at 540 Run at 540 RPM. Excessivel y RPM. Heavy Material Reduce ground speed Not using proper pin. Replace only with recommended shear pin. Excessive Vibr ation Check Gearbox bolts. Tighten if loose. Check for loose nuts on T i[...]

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

MAINTENANCE SE42 03/0 8 Maintenance Section 5-2 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Before operating your Rota ry Cutter , make sure it is properly lubricated and th oroughly inspected. Only a minimum of time and effo rt is required to r egularly lubr icate and maint ain this machine to provide lon g life and trouble free oper ation. Always diseng[...]

MAINTENANCE SE42 03/0 8 Maintenance Section 5-3 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Gearbox Lubrication The gearbox should be full (18 ounces). 54 liters and not require addition al lubricant unless the box is cracked or a seal is leaking. It is recommended that the 1/ 8” oil level plu g (Mnt-R-0009) be remo ved afte r every 10 hours of oper ati[...]

MAINTENANCE SE42 03/0 8 Maintenance Section 5-4 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE The Driveline Integral Shields should not become dented or otherwise damaged. The Inte gral Shield Assembly has a Nylon Bearing at each end and should turn freely . This nylon bearing should re quire lubrication every 8 hours. T o remove the Integral Shields for r [...]

MAINTENANCE SE42 03/0 8 Maintenance Section 5-5 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. 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 grindin g. DO NOT heat and poun d out edge. Do not sharpen b lade to a razor edge, b ut leave a 1/16[...]

MAINTENANCE SE42 03/0 8 Maintenance Section 5-6 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER REMOV AL Remove cotter pin and loose n slotted nut on ge arbox shaft. Loosen but do not r emove the nut until the blade carrier is loosened. Use a suit able 2 jaw gear puller to pull carrier of f tapered gear box shaf t. If gear puller is not availabl[...]

MAINTENANCE SE42 03/0 8 Maintenance Section 5-7 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE PROPER TORQUE FOR F ASTENERS The chart lists the cor rect tightening torque fo r fastener s. When bolts are to b e tightened or re placed, refer to this chart to determine the grade of bolts and the prop e r torque except when specific torqu e values are assigned i[...]

MAINTENANCE SE42 03/0 8 Maintenance Section 5-8 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE GEARBOX SER VICE INSTRUCTIONS GEARBOX DISASSEMBL Y (Mnt-R-0040) 1. Remove 6 cap screws (Ref.#16) from input shaft bearing housing (Ref. #13). 2. T ap around circumfere nce of bearing housin g (Ref. #13) to loosen housing and shims. Then (Ref. #9) pull complete shaf[...]

MAINTENANCE SE42 03/0 8 Maintenance Section 5-9 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE INPUT SHAFT (Mnt-R-0079) DISASSEMBL Y AND ASSEMBL Y 1. Remove snap ring (Ref. #1 1) and then remove bearing ho using (Ref. #13) by holding end of shaf t which does not have a cross hole or splines and tap oppos ite end of shaft on solid surface. Shock force will re[...]

MAINTENANCE SE42 03/08 Maintenance Section 5-10 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE DISASSEMBL Y OUTPUT SHAFT (Mnt-R-0042) 1. Install slotted nut (Ref 18, Mnt-R- 0040 ) on to shaft and then tap shaft end on solid surfa ce to remove lo wer bearing and sp acer . 2. Remove snap ring (Ref #7) and then repeat above pr ocedure to remove upper bearing. A[...]

MAINTENANCE SE42 03/08 Maintenance Section 5-11 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE MAIN GEARBOX 1. Remove bearing (Re f. #8 Mnt-R-0040 ) from inside main ho using. A sp ecial slide hamm er puller (PROTO No. 4056) or equal may be re quired to remove bea ring. Press in new bearing using driving tub e or pipe with approximate same OD. as bear in g. [...]

RHINO LIMITED W ARRANT Y 1. LIMITED W ARRANTIES 1.01. Rhino warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, governm ental, or municipal purchaser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for six months to the original co mmercial or industrial purchaser (“Purchaser”) that the goods purchased are free from de fects in material[...]

T O THE OWNER/OPERA TOR/DEALER In addition to the standard Lim ited W arranty shown on the facing page, Servis-Rhino also provides: 1.) ONE-YEAR (12 months) {or 6 mo nth for Commercial/Industrial Us ers} LIMITED W ARRANTY on the DRIVELINE component s provided they have been properly maint ained† and have not been subjected to abuse or mis-use. 2.[...]

SE42-SOM-03/08 P/N 00774438C Printed U.S.A SE42 ROT AR Y MOWER[...]