Servis-Rhino F-4123C manual

$0.00 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. 1585 Published 01/1 1 Part No. F-4123C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.com FRONT END LOADER This Opera tor's Manual is an integr al part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all times. REA[...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts are poten tially hazardou s. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who re cognizes the potential hazar ds and follows reasonable safety practices. The man ufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all it s safety equipment properly att ached to minimiz[...]

T able of Content s SAFETY SECTION ... .................................................................. ................... 1-1 General Safety Instructions and Practices ................ ................ ............. ................ ............. ........... ..... .............. 1-2 Operator Safety Ins tructions and Practices .............. ...[...]

Transporting the Tractor and Implement ........ ................ ................. ............. ................ ................ .. ................ 4-40 Transporting on Public Roadways .................. .... ......... ............. ............. ............. ................ ......... .............. ..... 4-42 Hauling the Tractor and Implement[...]

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

SAFETY 1585 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 p rimary import ance to the manufa cturer and should 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 1585 01/11 Safety Section 1 -3 © 201 1 Alamo G roup 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, been tr aine[...]

SAFETY 1585 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, and each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the T ractor and Implement. Learn ho w to[...]

SAFETY 1585 01/11 Safety Section 1 -5 © 201 1 Alamo G roup 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 ract[...]

SAFETY 1585 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 1585 01/11 Safety Section 1 -7 © 201 1 Alamo G roup 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[...]

SAFETY 1585 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 re ar wheels to the widest sp acing and add the recommen ded rear tractor ballast to prevent tractor tip over . Keep the t[...]

SAFETY 1585 01/11 Safety Section 1 -9 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY Do not use an attachmen t that is not securely atta ched to the quick hitch, The attachment could fa ll resu lting in severe crushing injuries or death to the operat or or bystander s. • Rotate both hitc h pin leve rs down to the locked position. Y o u should f eel a firm res[...]

SAFETY 1585 01 /11 Safety Section 1-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Know before you DIG . Call 88 8-258-0808 and reques t that all buried utilities locations be identified before digging in un familiar ground. Do not let the loader or attachment contact buried electrical power lines, ut ilities or gas lines. Contact wit h electrical power lines[...]

SAFETY 1585 01/11 Safety Section 1-11 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY Never leave the Implement a nd Power Unit unattended while the Implement is in the raised position. Accidental opera tion of a lifting lever or a hydrau lic failure may cause the implement to suddenly fa ll causing serious in jury or possible death to anyone who mi ght inadvert[...]

SAFETY 1585 01 /11 Safety Section 1-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Connecting or Disconnecting Im plement Safety 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 1585 01/11 Safety Section 1-13 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Instructions and Practices T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s accident s and injuries ca n result from operating this equipment at high sp eeds. Unders t and the T ractor and Implement and how it handles bef[...]

SAFETY 1585 01 /11 Safety Section 1-14 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Saf ety 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 [...]

SAFETY 1585 01/11 Safety Section 1-15 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY Never work under the Imp lement, the framework, or an y lifted compo nent unless the Implement is secure ly supported or blocked up to prevent sudden or inad vertent fallin g which could ca use serious inju ry or even death. (SL-36) Do not operate this Equ ipment with hy drauli[...]

SAFETY 1585 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 Avoid contact with hot su rfaces of the engine or muf fler . Use gloves and eye p rotection when servicing hot component s. Contact with a hot surface or fluid can cause serious[...]

SAFETY 1585 01/11 Safety Section 1-17 © 2011 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, us e, or recond itioning. Rh ino cares ab out the safe ty of its customers, o perators, an d bystanders, and will replace th e safety d[...]

SAFETY 1585 01 /11 Safety Section 1-18 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 49696 1 LOGO Rhino, Left 2. 51448 1 LOGO Rhino, Right 3. 53468 2 MODEL 1585 4. 52740 1 W ARNING Oil Leaks 5. 52203 1 W ARNING Lock V alve in Transport 6. 52204 1 IN STRUCT Loader Positions 7. D469 1 W ARNING Loader Safety 8. D468 2 DANGER[...]

SAFETY 1585 01/11 Safety Section 1-19 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY Decal Description Rhino, Le ft P/N 49696 Rhino, Right P/N 51448 1585 P/N 53568[...]

SAFETY 1585 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 1585 01/11 Safety Section 1-21 © 201 1 Alamo G roup 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 [...]

SAFETY 1585 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 Read Operato r ’s Manual! The operator’s manual is located inside this canister . If the manual is mis[...]

SAFETY 1585 01/11 Safety Section 1-23 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY W AR NING! - Crushing Hazard. -T o A void Serious Injury or Death Make sure attachment is securely attached to the loader . See Operat or ’s Man ual for instruct ions. -Lock both levers down. Make sure pins are adequately extended through slots at the bottom of the attachment[...]

SAFETY 1585 01 /11 Safety Section 1-24 © 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 conce rning employer and employee eq uipment operators. Thi s section is not i ntended as a legal interpre tation of the law and should not b[...]

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

INTRODUCTION 1585 01/11 Introduction Section 2-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This 1585 is designed with care an d 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. The purp[...]

INTRODUCTION 1585 01/11 Introduction Section 2-3 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION DO NOT use drugs or alc ohol immediately befo re or while operating the T r actor and Implement. Drugs and alcohol will affect an operator ’s alertness and coordination and theref ore af fect the operator ’s ability to operate the eq uipment safely . Before[...]

INTRODUCTION 1585 01/11 Introduction Section 2-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The RHINO 1585 Front End Loade r is designed for use with four-whee l drive tractors. They are intended to lift only loose materials that will fit in the bucket. All cylinders ar e double-acting. Parking stands support the loader so that the tractor can be “dr[...]

INTRODUCTION 1585 01/11 Introduction Section 2-5 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully rea d the Operat or ’s Ma nual, completely under stand th e Safety Messages and instr uctions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement. 2. Fill out the W arranty Ca[...]

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

ASSEMBLY 1585 01/11 Assembly Section 3-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Dismounting and Mounting Mid-Mount Loader T o avoid injury during installati on of loader , do not allow bystanders within 10 feet of loader or attachment . Always have a heavy att achment, such as a bu cket mounted on load er when it is removed from tractor . Always use a[...]

ASSEMBLY 1585 01/11 Assembly Section 3-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Do not use an attachmen t that is not securely atta ched to the quick hitch, The attachment could fa ll resu lting in severe crushing injuries or death to the operat or or bystander s. • Rotate both hitc h pin leve rs down to the locked position. Y o u should f eel a fir[...]

ASSEMBLY 1585 01/11 Assembly Section 3-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Proper Rear Ballastin g and Wheel Sp acing S pread front wheels to maximu m distance. S pread rear wheels to maximu m distance. Add rear wheel weigh t, rear ballast box or implement. Make sure there is 25% of tot al weight on rear ax le.[...]

ASSEMBLY 1585 01/11 Assembly Section 3-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Dismounting the Loader 1. Locate tractor and loade r on firm level ground. 2. With bucket raised above ground, tilt bucket down approximately 30 degree s from level. 3. Lower boom by re tracting lift cylinder s to lift tractor front e nd (tires can be of f ground). 4. S to[...]

ASSEMBLY 1585 01/11 Assembly Section 3-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Mounting Loader Mounting is basically reve rse of dis mounting. T o avoid injury during installation of the load er attachment, do not allo w bystanders with in 10 feet of load er or attachmen t. 1. Slowly drive tractor into loa der approximately 6” from loader mou nts. [...]

ASSEMBLY 1585 01/11 Assembly Section 3-7 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Assembling Quick Att ach Device Quick attach device can be installed using tools ordinarily available . T orque all hardware to spec ifications listed in loader operator’s manual. Shut of f the tractor eng ine and engage the tra ctor brakes dur ing installation. Only qui[...]

ASSEMBLY 1585 01/11 Assembly Section 3-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Connecting the Att achment When Connecting an Att achment to the Loader Quick Hitch 1. Be sure both quick hitch pin levers are in the unlocked position, with the levers pointing up. T ilt the loader quick hitch forwar d, drive the loader in to the attach ment bracket and e[...]

ASSEMBLY 1585 01/11 Assembly Section 3-9 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y 5. On level groun d, tilt the at tachment down 9 0 degrees and lower it to the ground. Lower the lo ader further to slightly raise the front of th e tractor of the tractor off the ground. Drive the tractor in reverse whi le the attachment is on the grou nd for 20- 30 feet [...]

ASSEMBLY 1585 01/11 Assembly Section 3-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Att aching V alve Mounting & V alve 1. Attach valve mounting stand o n inside of right mi d mount using M1 0 x 45 mm bo lts, lockwashers, an d hex nuts. 2. Attach valve to va lve mounting stand with M8 x 50 mm bolts, lockwashers, and hex nuts. AsmP-L-0001 Att aching T[...]

ASSEMBLY 1585 01/11 Assembly Section 3-11 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Plumbing Loader to Control V alve 1. Install Hoses onto boom oil tubes. Insta ll and tighten one at a time from the bottom up. Loosenin g the closest oil line clamp w ill ease installation. 2. Install la rge identification dust plugs onto free ends of hoses. Slide hose sl[...]

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

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Operation Section 4-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION RHINO 1585 LOADER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Y our 1585 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 Man[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Operation Section 4-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. S t andard Equipment and Specifications • Capab le of liftin g as much as 1,763 pound s of material to a m aximum height of 101”, the 1500 Series Loaders from Rhino ma ximize the value of your tractor by helping with a wide range of job s. • Each Loader package[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Operation Section 4-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2. Operator Requirement s DO NOT use drugs or alc ohol immediately befo re or while operating the T r actor and Implement. Drugs and alcohol will affect an operator ’s alertness and coordination and theref ore af fect the operator ’s ability to operate the eq uipment[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Operation Section 4-5 © 201 1 Alamo 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 haz[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Operation Section 4-6 © 2010 Alamo 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 respir[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Operation Section 4-7 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. T ractor Requirement s T ractor Req uirement s and Capabilities • ASABE approved Roll-Over Protective S tru cture (ROP S) or RO PS cab and seat belt. • T ractor Safety Devices .................... Slow Moving V ehicle (SMV) emblem, lighting • T ractor Ballast .[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Operation Section 4-8 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.3 T ractor Ballast Before operating tractor an d loader , add suff icient counte rweight so a minimum of 25 % of the total weigh t is on the rear axle. T o tal weight includes weight of tractor , loader , rated load in bucket, and counterweight. Rated load is lift cap [...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Operation Section 4-9 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 4. Getting On an d Off the T ractor 4.1 Boarding the T ractor Do not mou nt or dismou nt the Tractor while the tracto r is moving . Mount the T ractor only when the T ractor and all moving parts ar e completelystopped. (SG-12) Before gettin g onto the tractor , the oper[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-10 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 4.2 Dismounting the T ractor BEFORE leaving the tracto r seat lower the implement, set the parking brake and/or set th e tractor transmission in pa rking gear , disengage the PTO, stop th e engine, remove the ke y , and wait for all moving part s to stop. Place the tra[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-11 © 201 1 Alamo 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 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-12 © 2010 Alamo 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 servic e 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 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-13 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.2 Loader Pre-Operation Inspection/Service 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 [...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-14 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The operator’s manual and safety signs af fixed on the unit cont ain import ant instructions on the safe and prope r use of the equipm ent. Maintain th ese importan t safety features on the implement in good condition to ensure the info rmation is available to the op[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-15 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION HYDRAULIC LINE INSPECTION • Check for hydraulic le aks along hoses, cylinders and fittings. IMPORT ANT : DO NOT use your hands to check for oil leaks. Use a piece of heavy p aper or cardboard to check for hydraulic oil leaks. • Inspect the condition of the valve w[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-16 © 2010 Alamo 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 is[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-17 © 201 1 Alamo 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 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-18 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7. Driving the T ractor and Loader This Implemen t may be wider than the Tractor . Be ca reful when op erating or tran sporting this equipment to pr event the Impleme nt from runni ng into or striking sign pos ts, guard rails, concrete abutments o r other solid objects[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-19 © 201 1 Alamo 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 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-20 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.3 Driving the T ractor and Loader 7.4 Operating the T r actor and Loader Do not attempt to lift loa ds in excess of loader capacity . Operating loader on a hillsid e is dangerous. Extr eme care is recomme nded. Keep bucket as low as possible. S tart of f driving at a[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-21 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 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 [...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-22 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Carry the loader and att achment low when transporting to reduce the potential of the tract or tipping o ver . Transport on slopes only at slow speeds and use grad ual turning angles. T ractor wheel contact with any wash out, drop o ff or grou nd obstruction with a rai[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-23 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not operate the loa der from the ground. Ope rate the tractor and load er only while seated in the tractor seat with the seatbelt fastened. Th e loader could fall crushin g a person resulting in serious injury or death. (SL- 16) Use extreme care when piling materia[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-24 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Operate the tractor and loader only in conditi ons where you have clea r visibility in daylight or with adequate artificial lig hting. Never oper ate in dar kness or foggy conditions where you cannot clearly see at least 100 feet in fr ont and to the sides of the tract[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-25 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Always have a heavy attachment, su ch as a bucket mounted on loader when it is re moved from tractor . It is important not to put excessive weight on parking stands with lif t cylinder retraction. Damage may result. Do not raise the loader on a hillside. Do not transp[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-26 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.5 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 wit 1-lever control, ease lever back toward you to lif t and roll back [...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-27 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Lift and roll back of bucket will increase efficiency because... A level bucket throughout the lifting cycle resist s bucket lift and increa ses breakaway ef fort. NOTE: Do not be concerned if the bucket is no t completely filled during each pass. Maximum productivity[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-28 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION CARR YING TH E LOAD Position bucket just below tractor hood for maximum stability and visibility , whether bucket is loaded or empty . Use extreme care when operating loader on a slope, keep bucket as lo w as possible. This keeps center of gravity low and will provide [...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-29 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION DUMPING THE BUCKET Lift bucket high enough to clear side of vehicle. Move tractor in as close as possible to side of vehicle, then dump bucket. LOWERING THE BUCKET After bucket is d umped, back away from vehicle while lowering and rolling back bucket.[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-30 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TING WITH FLOA T CONTROL During hard surfac e operation, keep bucket level and put lift control in float position to pe rmit bucket to fl oat on workin g surface. If hydraulic down pressure is exerte d on bucket, it will wear faster than normal. Float will also p[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-31 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Side cutting is a good techniq ue for cutting down a big pile. If the pile sides are too high and liable to cause cave-in, use loader to break down the sides until a slot can be cut over the top. Another method for lar ge di rt piles is to build a ramp approach to the[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-32 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION It is important to ke ep the bucket level wh en approaching a bank or pile . This will help prevent gouging the work ar ea. PEELING AND SCRAPING Use a slight bucket angle, travel forward and hold lift control forwar d to start the cut. Make a short 5 to 8 foot angle cu[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-33 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Make additional pa sses until desired depth is reached. Dur ing each pass, use on ly bucket control while working dep th. This will allow you to concentrate on cont rolling bucket angle to mainta in a precise cut. LOADING LOW TRUCKS OR SPREADE RS FROM A PILE For faste[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-34 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not roll bucket over and attempt to backgrade. This type of use can cause severe overloading of bucket cylinders when fully extended, possibly causing bucket cylinder r ods to become bent. BACKFILLING Approach pile wit h a level bucket. Poor methods ac tually move n[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-35 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Leave dirt in bu cket. Dum ping on each pass wastes time. Operate tractor at ri ght angles to ditch. T ake a s big a bite as tractor can handle without lugging down. Leave dirt which drif ts over side of bucket for final cleanup.[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-36 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Pile dirt on high side for easier backfilling on a slope. HANDLING LARGE HEA VY OBJE CTS 1. Using front end load ers for handling large heavy object s such as large round or rect angular bales, logs and oil drums is not recommended. 2. Handling large heavy object s can[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-37 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.6 Operating Bale Spear (Optional Att achment) Operate bale spear using extreme caution. Sh arp point s on bale spear can cause serio us injury or death. Because of size and weight of lar ge bales, extreme care must be t aken inhandling them. Be aware of forces actin[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-38 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Carry bales as low to th e ground as possible to allow maximum visibility and avoid tipping. 8. Loader Storage Never allow children to play on or around T ractor or Implemen t. Children can slip or fall off the Equipment and be injured or killed. Inadvertent contac t w[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-39 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9. T ransporting the T ractor and Implement 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) T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s acc[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-40 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 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 or power lines can cause proper ty damage or serio[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-41 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.1 T ransporting on Public Roadways 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 f[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-42 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.2 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 that w[...]

OPERATION 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-43 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10. 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 1585 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-44 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Insufficie nt lift cap acity Load is greater than boom Check loader specifications. lif t cap acity . Improper hydraulic pump Repair or replace pump. operation. Internal lift cylinder leakage. Replace any worn part s and install a[...]

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

MAINTENANCE 1585 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Never interfere with factory-set hydraulic calibrations. Any change in calib ration could cause a failure of the eq uipment and may result in injury . (SBH-13) READ, UNDERST AND, and FOLLOW the following Safety Messag es. Serious injury or death may occur unless ca[...]

MAINTENANCE 1585 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE NEVER perform maintena nce beneath a raised loader unless loader is properly supported to prevent accident al lowering. Do Not fill fuel tank while engine is running. Refuel only after engi ne has cooled down. If fuel is spilled, move machine away from the area of [...]

MAINTENANCE 1585 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Lubrication Information Before operating your Loader , take the time to inspect a nd re pair any damag e to the machine or tractor . Only a minimum of time and ef fort is required to regularly main tain this machine to pr ovide long life and trouble fre e operation[...]

MAINTENANCE 1585 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Daily Checks Regular maintenance of your loader and hydraulic system will insure maximum load er efficiency and long life. 1. Check fluid level of tractor hy draulic syste m before starting each da ys operation. If ne cessary , add hydraulic oil as reco mmended in [...]

MAINTENANCE 1585 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Lif t and Bucket Cylind er Disassembly 1. Hold cylinder tube (13) stationar y and use a spanner wrench to unscr ew cylinder head (4). 2. Pull shaft (1), wit h all assem bled parts, out of cylinder tube (13). 3. Remove elastic locknut (12) from end of shaf t and s l[...]

MAINTENANCE 1585 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-7 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE St o r a g e NOTE: When loader hydraulics are di sconnected from tractor , the tractor hydraulic circuit must be completed. Failure to do so will result in tractor hy draulic pump damage. 1. S tore loader with attachment securely attached. 2. Place dust caps on hyd[...]

MAINTENANCE 1585 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE 3. Do not remove att achment from stored loader . 4. Do not allow children to play on or around loader .[...]

MAINTENANCE 1585 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-9 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Proper T orque for Fasteners The chart lists the corre ct tightening torque for fa stener s. When bolt s are to be tightened or replace d, refer to this chart to determine the grade o f bolts and the prop e r torque except when specific torque values ar e assigned [...]

MAINTENANCE 1585 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE[...]

MAINTENANCE 1585 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-11 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE[...]

RHINO LIMITED W ARRANT Y 1. LIMITED W ARRANTIES 1.01. Rhino warrants for one year from the purchase date to t he 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 defects in material[...]

T O THE OWNER/OPERA T OR/DEALER T o keep your implement running ef ficiently and safely , read your manual thor oughly and follow these dire ctions and the Safety Messages in this Manua l. The T able of Contents clearly ide ntifies each section wher e you can easily find the informa tion you need. The OCCUP A TIONAL SAFETY AND HEAL TH ACT (1928.5 1[...]

1585-SOM-01/1 1 P/N F-4123C Printed U.S.A 1585 FRONT END LOADER[...]