Servis-Rhino 2412 manual

© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 2412 Published 01/1 1 Part No . F-3660C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.com LOADER This Operator' s Manual is an integral p art of th e safe operation of this machine an d must be maint ained with the un it at all times. READ, UN[...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implement s with moving part s are potentially ha zardous . There is no subs titute for a cau tious , safe-minded operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reason able safety practices. The manufa cturer has designed this implement to be used with all its sa fety equipment proper ly attach ed to min[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ........ ................................................. .......................................... ........... 1- 1 General Safety Instructions and Practic es ................ ................... ................. ................... .............. ..... ............... 1-2 Operator Safety I nstructions and Prac[...]

Loader Storage ............ ................ ................... ................ ................. ................... ............. ............. ................ ... 4-38 Transporting the Tractor and Implement ................... ................... .................... ................... ........... ............... ... 4-38 Transporting on Pub[...]

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

SAFETY 2412 01/11 Safety Section 1-2 © 201 1 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 manu facturer and sho uld be to the owner/operator . Most accidents ca n be avoided by being aware of yo ur equipment, your surroun dings, and observing c[...]

SAFETY 2412 01/11 Safety Section 1-3 © 201 1 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 children who are ma ture and responsible can operate the implement with adult supervision, if they have read and underst and the Operato r ’s Manuals, be en trained [...]

SAFETY 2412 01/11 Safety Section 1-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Operator Safety Inst ructions and Practices Never operate the T ractor or Implement until you h ave read and completely under stand th is Manual, the T ractor Operator ’s Manual, an d each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the T ractor and Implement. Learn ho w t[...]

SAFETY 2412 01/11 Safety Section 1-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices Prolonged oper ation may cause ope rator bor edom and fa tigue affe cting safe operation. T ake scheduled work breaks to help prev ent these p otentially impaire d operating conditions. Never operate the Implement and T ractor[...]

SAFETY 2412 01/11 Safety Section 1-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY The Boom is designed only to position and operat e the Bucket which is attached to it. Never attempt to lift, pull, or push ot her solid object s with the boom or bucket. Serious injury could result from a structural failu re when the Boom is used fo r purposes other than those f[...]

SAFETY 2412 01/11 Safety Section 1-7 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Keep bysta nders 10 feet away from the tractor and load er while operating. The byst anders could enter the p ath of the tractor or items could fall from the loader resultin g in serious injury to the byst ander . (SL-01) For added safety when lif ting loads above the height of t[...]

SAFETY 2412 01/11 Safety Section 1-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Only mount the load er on a tractor that is listed on the mounting in structions. Never mount on a tricycle stee ring front axle . Move the tractor front and rear wheels to the widest spacing and add the recommen ded rear tractor ballast to prevent tractor tip over . Keep the tra[...]

SAFETY 2412 01/11 Safety Section 1-9 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Use extreme care when loading, transp orting or dumping loads that imp air or partially block the operator’s line of sight. Know whe re you are travelin g. Make sure no byst anders are in the area of travel. If a byst ander assists in pr oviding guida nce, make sure they are no[...]

SAFETY 2412 01 /11 Safety Section 1-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY The center of gravity of a Po wer Unit equipped with a front -mounted Im plement is shifted to the front and remo ves weight from the rear whee ls. The Power Un it should maint ain at least 25% total weight with the maximum l oad in the bucket or att achment on the rear wheels [...]

SAFETY 2412 01/11 Safety Section 1-11 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Connecting or Disconn ecting Implement Safet y Instructions and Practices Do not stand or allow byst ander or coworkers between the loader and the tractor while installing or disconnecting the loader from the tractor . Keep hands and body clear of the loader and the loader mount[...]

SAFETY 2412 01 /11 Safety Section 1-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Inst ructions and Practices T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s accident s and injuries can result from operating this equipment at high sp eeds. Unders t and the T ractor and Implement and how it handles bef[...]

SAFETY 2412 01/11 Safety Section 1-13 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Safet y Instructions and Practices Lower the loader to th e bed of the truck or tra iler when transporting the tractor and loader with a truck. Measure to ensure the tr ansport height does not exceed the legal limit s. Contact with overhead obstructions o[...]

SAFETY 2412 01 /11 Safety Section 1-14 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do not modify or alter this Implement. Do not permit an yone to modify or alter this Implement, any of its compone nts or any Impleme nt function. (SG-8) Never work under the Imp lement, the framework, or an y lifted compo nent unless the Implement is secure ly supported or blo[...]

SAFETY 2412 01/11 Safety Section 1-15 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Use caution and wear protective glo ves wh en handling sharp object s such as blades, knives, and o ther cutting edges. Be ale rt to worn component surfaces which have sha rp edges. Sharp surfaces can inflict severe laceration injuries if proper hand pro tection is not worn. (SG[...]

SAFETY 2412 01 /11 Safety Section 1-16 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY S torage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices Concluding Safety In structions and Practices Never crawl under or allow childr en to play ar ound or on a loader that is disconnected fro m the tractor . The loader could fall crushing a pe rson resulting in seri ous injur[...]

SAFETY 2412 01/11 Safety Section 1-17 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Rhino supplies safety deca ls on this product to promote safe operatio n. Damage to the decals may occur while in shipping, use, or reconditio ning. Rhino car es about the sa fety of its customers, o perators, an d bystanders, and will replace th e safety de[...]

SAFETY 2412 01 /11 Safety Section 1-18 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 49696 1 LOGO Rhino, Lef t 2. 51448 1 LOGO Rhino, Right 3. 50286 2 MODEL 2412 4. 52740 2 W ARNING Oil Leaks 5. 52203 1 W ARNING Lock V alve in T ransport 6. 52204 1 INSTRUCT Loader Positions 7. D469 1 W ARNING Loader Safety 8. D468 2 DANGE[...]

SAFETY 2412 01/11 Safety Section 1-19 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description Rhino, Le ft P/N 49696 Rhino, Right P/N 51448 MODEL NAME: 2412 P/N 50286[...]

SAFETY 2412 01 /11 Safety Section 1-20 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY W A RNING! - DO NOT operate with oil leaks. -Inspect hoses regularly . Failure to inspect and replace worn hoses may allow th em to rupture suddenly and violently , resulting in serious bodily inju ry or death from scalding, fire burn injury , or oil penetration. -Frayed, torn [...]

SAFETY 2412 01/11 Safety Section 1-21 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Loader Safety -Read, understand and follow the operation, warning , and safety instruction s in the Operator ’s Manual. -Equip tractor with ROPS (Ro ll Over Protection System) before installing or operati ng the loader . -Operate Loader only from operator ’s seat with the se[...]

SAFETY 2412 01 /11 Safety Section 1-22 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY DANGER! - Use ROPS and seatbelt at all times. Add recommende d rear ballast. Operate tr actor at low speeds. Failure to comp ly may result in serious injury or death. D470 Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transport or operate without the [...]

SAFETY 2412 01/11 Safety Section 1-23 © 201 1 Alamo 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 concerning employer and employee eq uipment operators. This section is not intended a s a legal interpretation of the law and should not be co[...]

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

INTRODUCTION 2412 01/11 Introduction Section 2-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This 2412 Loader is des igned with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers. 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 2412 01/11 Introduction Section 2-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION DO NOT use drugs or alc ohol immediately befo re or while operating the T ractor and Implement. Drugs and alcohol w ill affect an operator ’s alertness and coordination and theref ore af fect the operator ’s ability to operate the eq uipment safely . Before [...]

INTRODUCTION 2412 01/11 Introduction Section 2-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The RHINO 2412 L oader is designed fo r four-wheel drive tractors. They are intended to lif t only loose materials that will fit in the bucket. All cylinders are double-acti ng. Parking st ands supp ort loader so tractor can be “driven in” for quick attach [...]

INTRODUCTION 2412 01/11 Introduction Section 2-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, completely understa nd the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement. 2. Fill out the Warranty Card in fu[...]

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Assembly Section 3-1 ASSEMBL Y AND CONNECTING THE LOADER SECTION[...]

ASSEMBLY 2412 01/11 Assembly Section 3-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Assembly Instructions T o avoid injury during installation of the load er attachment, do not allo w bystanders with in 10 feet of load er or attachment. Always wear safety glasses when removing or installing buckets. Always use a drif t and hammer made of non-sp arking ma[...]

ASSEMBLY 2412 01/11 Assembly Section 3-3 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. ASSEMBL Y Do not use an attachmen t that is not securely atta ched to the quick hitch, The attachment could fall r esu lting in severe crushing injuries or death to the operat or or bystander s. • Rotate both hitc h pin levers down to the locked posit ion. Y ou shou ld feel a fir[...]

ASSEMBLY 2412 01/11 Assembly Section 3-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Proper Ballasting and Wheel S p acing S pread fro nt wheels to maximum distance. S pread rear wheels to maximum dis tance. Add rear wheel weight, rea r ballast box or implement. Ma ke sure there is 25% of total weight on rear ax le.[...]

ASSEMBLY 2412 01/11 Assembly Section 3-5 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. ASSEMBL Y Assembly Inst alling Mounting Brackets Install all moun ting brackets on the tractor ac cording to instructions p acked with mounting kit. Inst alling Loader Install loader on to mounting bracket s on tractor according to instructions p a cked with mounting kit. Inst alli[...]

ASSEMBLY 2412 01/11 Assembly Section 3-6 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y[...]

ASSEMBLY 2412 01/11 Assembly Section 3-7 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. ASSEMBL Y Dismounting Loader and Mo unting Loader to T ractor Dismounting Loader T o avoid injury during installation of loader: • Place loader bucket against barrie r to restrict forward movemen t of loader . • Do not permit byst anders within 15 feet of loader . Loader must b[...]

ASSEMBLY 2412 01/11 Assembly Section 3-8 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Prep aring Stored Loader for Mounting If your loader has been completely collap sed for long-term storage, it is necessary to exp a nd loader first, before it can be mounte d on tractor . Follow instructions below which apply to your loader , depending on what valve is us[...]

ASSEMBLY 2412 01/11 Assembly Section 3-9 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. ASSEMBL Y Mounting Procedure Be sure to use ELASTIC lock nut to clam p hinge. T ighten elastic lock nut against hinge securely , but to no more th an 125 f t.-lbs. torque. The mountin g procedur e is basica lly the reverse of dismounting. 1. Slowly drive the tractor up to loader un[...]

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

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION RHINO 2412 LOADER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Y our 2412 Load er should now be assembled and insp ected for a ny evidence of defective or damaged pa rts before use. Any evidence of damage sh ould be reported to your dealer imme diately . This section of the Operator ’s M[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-3 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. S t andard Equipment and Specifications S pecifications will vary w ith tractor , tire size, hydrau lic system and bucket used. T he specifications are given for a loader equipped with 84” material bucket operated with an aver age tractor hydraulic system of 25.8 [...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 2. Operator Requirement s DO NOT use drugs or alc ohol immediately befo re or while operating the T ractor and Implement. Drugs and alcohol w ill affect an operator ’s alertness and coordination and theref ore af fect the operator ’s ability to operate the eq uipme[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-5 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Always read carefully and comply fully with the manufacturer ’ s instructions when handling oil, solvents, cleanser s, and any other chemical agent. (SG-22) Never run the T ractor engine in a closed building or without adequate ventilation. The exhaust fumes can be h[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-6 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Repeated or subst antial breathing of hazardous dusts, in cluding crystalline silica, could ca use fatal or serious respiratory disease including silicosis. Concrete, maso nry , many types of rock, and various other materials contain silica sand. Californi a lists resp[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-7 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. T ractor Requirement s T ractor Requirement s and Cap abilities • ASABE approved Roll-Over Protective S tru cture (ROP S) or RO PS cab and seat belt. • T ractor Safety Devices .... ............. Slow Moving V ehic le (SMV) emblem, lighting, • T ractor Ballast [...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-8 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.3 T ractor Ballast Before operating tractor an d loader , add sufficient co unterweight so a minimu m of 25% of the total weight is on the rear axle . T otal weight include s weight of: tractor , loader , rated load i n bucket, and counterweigh t. Rated load is lift [...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-9 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 4.1 Boarding the T ractor 4.2 Dismounting the T ractor Never allow children or other persons to ride on the T ractor or Implement. Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-1 0) Never grasp control levers wh en mounting the machine. (SBH-4) Use both hands [...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-10 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 5. St arting the T ractor Never run the T ractor engine in a closed building or without adequate ventilation. The exhaust fumes can be hazardous to your hea lth. (SG-23) S tart tractor only when pr operly seated in the T ractor seat. S tarting a tractor in gear can re[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-11 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 6. Pre-Operation Inspection and Service Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace whe n necessary with au thorized service part s. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken p arts, and leaky or loose fittings. Make sure all pins have cotter pins and w[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-12 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.2 Loader Pre-Operation Inspection and Service 6.1 T ractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Refer to the tr actor operator’s manual to ensure a complete pre-operation inspection and scheduled service is performed accordi ng to the manufacturers recommenda tions. T[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-13 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Before operation, a complete inspection and ser vice is required to ensur e the loader is in a good a nd safe working condition. Damaged and/or broken part s should be repa ired and/or replaced imme diately . T o ensure the loader is ready for operation, co nduct the [...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-14 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION LOADER BOOM ASSEMBL Y • Inspect condition of each arm section weldment • Ensure all pins ar e in place. • Ensure all bol ts and screws are proper ly installed. • Check condition o f bushings at boom pivot points. • Ensure each hydraulic cylind er is installe[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-15 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. 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 i[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-16 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION FRONT END LOADER PRE- OPERA TION Inspection Front End Loader ID#_______________Make____________________ Date_____________________________Shift____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sure the tractor en gine is off, all rotation has stopped and the [...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-17 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 7. Driving the T ractor and Loader This Implemen t may be wider tha n the T r actor . Be careful wh en operating o r transporting this equipment to pr event the Impleme nt from runni ng into or striking sign posts, guar d rails, concrete abutments o r other solid obje[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-18 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Safe tractor transport requ ires the operator possess a thorough knowledge o f the model being op erated and precautions to t ake while driving with an attached imp lem ent. Ensure the tractor has the cap acity to handle the weight of the implement and the tracto r op[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-19 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not raise the loader on a hillside. Do not transport across a slope with a raised loader . When the loader is raised, the center of gravity of the tractor and loader is ra ised increasing the pote ntial for the tractor to tip over . Tractor whe el contact with any [...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-20 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Use extra care when turning or stopping. Allow for incr eased length and weight of ad ded loader . The loader adds five to six fee t of lengt h in front of the tractor and significant weight. Allow extra dist ance when stopping or turning. Do not allow loader or a tta[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-21 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not use an attachmen t that is not securely atta ched to the quick hitch, The attachment could fall r esu lting in severe crushing injuries or death to the operat or or bystander s. • Rotate both hitc h pin levers down to the locked posit ion. Y ou shou ld feel a[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-22 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not use loader a s a jack to raise the tractor tires of f the ground. The loader co uld fail causing the tractor and loader to fall to the ground resulting in serious injury . (S L-25) Use extreme care when loading, transp orting or dumping loads that imp air or pa[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-23 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Always have a heavy att achment, such as a bu cket mounted on loader when it is removed from tractor . It is importan t not to put excessive weig ht on parking stands with lift cylinder retr action. Damage may result. If the loader valve controls fail to functions pro[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-24 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 9. Operating the Loader The following text and illustrati ons offer suggested loader an d tractor operating techniques. FILLING THE BUCKET Approach and enter th e pile with a level bucket. Loaders with 1-lever co ntrol, ease lever back toward you to lift and roll back[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-25 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Lift and roll back of bucket will increase efficiency because... A level bucket throughout the lif ting cycle resists bucket lift and increa ses breakaway ef f ort. NOTE: Do not be concerned if the bucket is not completely fille d during each pass. Ma ximum productivi[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-26 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION LIFTING THE LOAD When lifting th e load, keep the bucket positioned to avoid spillage. Loader has mechanical self leveling of attachment in both raise and lower cy cle. Attachment can be adjusted by using bucket cylinders. CARR YING THE LOAD Position bucket just below[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-27 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Use extreme care when ope rating loader on a slope, keep bucket as low as possible. This keep s center of gravity low and will provide maximum stability . When transpor ting the load, keep bucket as low as possible, to avoid tipping, in case a wheel drops in a rut.[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-28 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION DUMPING THE BUCKET Lift bucket high enough to clear sid e of vehicle. Move tractor in as close as possible to side of vehicle, then dump bucket. LOWERING THE BUCKET After bucke t is dumped, back away fro m vehicle while lowering and rolling back bucket.[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-29 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TING WITH FLOA T CONTROL During hard surf ace operation, keep bucket level and put lift contro l in float position to permit bucket to float on workin g surface. If hy draulic down pressure is exerted on bucket, it will wear faster than normal. Float will also p[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-30 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION LOADING FROM A BANK Choose a forward gear that pr ovides sufficient ground speed for loading. Exercise caution when un dercutting high ba nks. Dirt slides can be dangerous. Load fro m as low as possible for maximum efficiency . L oader lift and breakaway capacity dimi[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-31 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Another method for large dirt piles is to build a ramp approach to the pile. It is important to keep the bucket level when approaching a bank or pile. This will help prevent gouging the work ar ea.[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-32 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION PEELING AND SCRAPING Use a slight bucket angle, travel forward and hold lift control forward to st art the cut. Make a short 5 to 8 foot angle cut and break out cleanly . With bucket level, st art a cut at notch approximately 2 inches deep. Hold dep th by feathering b[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-33 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION LOADING LOW TRUCKS OR SPREADE RS FROM A PILE For faster load ing, minimize angle of turn and length of run between pile and spreader . Back grade occasionally with a loaded bucket to keep working surface free of rut s and holes. Also, hold lift control forward so full[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-34 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION BACKFILLING Approach pile wit h a level bucket. Poor methods actually move no more dirt and make it more diff icult to hold a level grade. Do not use bucket in dumped position for bulldozing. This method , shown above, will impose severe shock loadings on dump linkage[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-35 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Leave dirt in bucket. Dumping o n each pass wastes time. Operate tractor at righ t angles to ditch. T ake as big a bite as tractor can ha ndle without lugging down.[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-36 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Leave dirt which drif ts over side of bucket for final cleanup. Pile dirt on high side for easier backfilling on a slope. HANDLING LARGE HEA VY OBJE CTS 1. Using front end loaders for handling large hea vy objects such as la rge round or re ctangular ba les, logs and [...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-37 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.1 Operating Bale Spear Operate the bale spear using extreme caution. Sharp point s on bale spear can cause serious injur y or death. Because of size and we ight of large bales, e xtreme care must be t aken in handling them. Be aware of forces acting o n stacked bale[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-38 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Carry bales as low to th e ground as possible to allow maximum visibility and avoid tipping. 10. Loader Storage Properly prep aring and storing the loader at the end of t he season is critical to ma in taining it s appearance and to help ensure years of dependable ser[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-39 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s accident s and injuries can result from operating this equipment at high sp eeds. Unders t and the T ractor and Implement and how it handles before transporting on str eets and highwa[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-40 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1.1 T ransporting on Public Roadways Inherent hazards of operating the tr actor and implement and the possibilit y of accidents are not left behind when you finish work ing in an area. Therefore, the op erator must employ g ood judgement an d safe operation practice[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-41 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Extreme caution should be used wh en transporting the tractor and imp lement on public roadways. The tractor must be eq uipped with all required safe ty warning fe atures includin g a SMV embl em and flashi ng warning lights to al ert drivers of the tractor’s presen[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-42 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1.2 Hauling the T ractor and Implement Before transporting a loade d tractor and imple ment, measure the height and width dimensions and gross weight of the complete loaded unit. Ensure that the load will be in compliance wit h the legal limits set for the areas tha[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-43 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 12. T roubleshooting Guide TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Loader slow or will not lif t Hydraulic oil too heav y . Change to proper oil. and/or dump Oil filter plugged. Clean or replace filter . Hydraulic pump worn. Repai r or replace pump. Oil line restricted[...]

OPERATION 2412 01/11 Operation Section 4-44 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY *With bucket dumped, Dampening of fice in unloading Remove unloading spool and clean boom is slow in starting spool is plugged. dampening or ifice. *Bucket does not move Set sc rew is screwed in all Readj ust set screw to achiev e in self[...]

Maintenanc e Section 5-1 MAINTENANCE SECTION[...]

MAINTENANCE 2412 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Never interfere with factory-set hydraulic calibrations. Any change in calibra tion could cause a failure of the eq uipment and may re sult in injury . (SBH -13) READ, UNDERST AND, and FOLLOW the following Safety Messag es. Serious injury or death may occur unles[...]

MAINTENANCE 2412 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-3 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE NEVER perform maintenance benea th a raised loader unless lo ader is properly supported to prevent accident al lowering. Avoid co ntact with hot surfaces inclu ding hydraulic oil tanks, p umps, motors, valves and hose connections. Relieve hydraulic pressure befo [...]

MAINTENANCE 2412 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Lubrication Schedule Before operating your Loader , take the time to inspect a nd re pair any da mage to the machine or tractor . Only a minimum of time and ef fort is required to regula rly main tain this machine to pr ovide long life and trouble free operation.[...]

MAINTENANCE 2412 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-5 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Daily Maintenance Regular maintenance of your loader and hydraulic system will insure maximum load er efficiency and long life. 1. Check fluid level of tracto r hydraulic system be fore starting each day’s operation . If necessary , add hydraulic oil as recomme[...]

MAINTENANCE 2412 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-6 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE 1. S tore loader with attachment securely attached. 2. Place du st caps on hydraulic quick couplers. 3. Do not r emove attachme nt from st ored loader . 4. Do not allow c hildren to play on or around loader .[...]

MAINTENANCE 2412 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-7 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Proper T orque for Fasteners The chart lists the cor rect tightening torque for fa stener s. When bolt s are to be tightened or re placed, refer to this chart to determine the grade of bolts and the prop e r torque except when specific torque valu es are assigned[...]

MAINTENANCE 2412 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-8 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE[...]

MAINTENANCE 2412 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-9 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE[...]

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

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