Servis-Rhino RHINO EC72 manual

©2008 Alamo Group Inc. EC72 Published 03/08 Part NO. 00779477C 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 the safe opera tion of this machine and must be maintaine d with the un it at all times. READ, UND[...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts are potentially hazar dous . There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who recognizes the poten tial hazards and follows rea sonable safety practices. The manufa cturer has designed this impleme nt to be used with all its safety equipment properly a ttached to m inimi[...]

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

Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ............... ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. ...... .............. 4-15 Cutting Component Inspection ......................... ................ ................. ................ ................... ...... .... ................ . 4-18 Blade Bolt Inspection ..........[...]

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

SAFETY EC72 03/08 Safety Section 1-2 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor . Safe ty is of primary import ance to the manu facturer and should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents ca n be avoided by being aware of your eq uipment, your surroundings, and observing c e[...]

SAFETY EC72 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 compone nts cont ain or emit chemicals known to the st ate of California to cause cancer and birth defects or oth er reproductive harm. (S G-30) The rot ating parts of thi[...]

SAFETY EC72 03/08 Safety Section 1-4 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Al ways rea d care f u ll y an d comp l y f u ll y w ith th e manu f ac t urer ’ s instructions when handling oil, solvents, cleansers, a nd any other chemical agent. (SG-22) KEEP A W A Y FROM ROT A TING ELEMEN TS to prevent ent anglement and possible serious injury or death. (S[...]

SAFETY EC72 03/08 Safety Section 1-5 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices DO NOT operate this Implement o n a T ractor that is not properly main tained. Should a mechanical or Tractor control failu re occur while operating, immediately shut down the T ractor and per form repairs b efore resuming ope[...]

SAFETY EC72 03/08 Safety Section 1-6 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do not operate Mower if excessive vibration exists. Shut down PTO and the T ractor engine. In spect the Mower to determ ine the so ur ce of the vibration. If Mower blades are missing or dam aged replac e them immed iately . Do not ope rate the mo wer until the blades have been rep[...]

SAFETY EC72 03/08 Safety Section 1-7 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY S t art tractor only when properly seated in the T r actor seat. S tarting a tractor in gear can resu lt in injury or death. Read th e T ractor operators manual for proper st arting instruction s. (SG-13) Do not operate this Equipment with hydraulic oil or fuel leaking . Oil and [...]

SAFETY EC72 03/08 Safety Section 1-8 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY 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 you can not clearly see at least 100 yards(90 m) in front and to the sides of the tractor and mower . Make sure that you can [...]

SAFETY EC72 03/08 Safety Section 1-9 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Avoid mo wing in reverse direction when poss ible. Check to make sure there ar e no persons behind the mower and use extreme car e when mowing in reverse. Mow only at a slow ground speed whe re you can safely op erate and control the tractor and mower . Never mow an area that yo [...]

SAFETY EC72 03/08 Safety Section 1-10 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Connecting or Disconnecting Im plement Safety Instructions and Practices Rotary Mowers are capa ble under adverse conditions of throwing objects for great dist ances (300 feet or more) an d causing serious injury or death. Follow safety messag es carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASSE[...]

SAFETY EC72 03/08 Safety Section 1-11 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Instructions and Practices Always shut the T ractor completely down , place the transmission in p ark, and set the parking brake before you or anyone el se attemp ts to connect or disconnect the Implemen t and T ractor hitc hes. (S3P T -15) Never oper ate th[...]

SAFETY EC72 03/08 Safety Section 1-12 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY T ransport only at speeds where you can maintain con trol of the equipment. Seriou s accidents and injuries can result from o perating this equipment at high sp eeds. Unders ta nd the T ractor and Implement and how it handles before transporting on street s and highways. Make sur[...]

SAFETY EC72 03/08 Safety Section 1-13 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Safet y Instructions and Practices Make sure the PTO shield , integral driveline shie lds, and input shields are is installe d when using PTO-drive n equipment. Always replace any shield if it is damaged or missing. (S3PT -8) Relieve hydraulic pressure pr[...]

SAFETY EC72 03/08 Safety Section 1-14 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace when 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 not maint ai[...]

SAFETY EC72 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 PA R T S I N F O R M AT I O N Rhino mowers use bala nced and matched system compone nts fo r blade carriers, blades, cuttershaf ts, knives, knife hangers, roll ers, drivetrain co[...]

SAFETY EC72 03/08 Safety Section 1-16 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Rhino supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe o peration. D amage to the decals m ay occur while in s hipping, use, or reconditio ning. Rhino c ares about t he safety of its custo mers, oper ators, and bystande rs, and will replace the safety d[...]

SAFETY EC72 03/08 Safety Section 1-17 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. D389 1 Decal Sheet Multi Hazard 2. D388 1 Decal Sheet Driveline Hazards 3. D395 1 IMPOR T ANT Replace Blades in Pairs 4. 00776678 1 DANGER Shear Bolt Le ngth 5. 00760657 1 IMPOR T ANT Genuine Par ts 6. D302 2 LOGO Rhino (4x6) 7. D303 2 LOGO[...]

SAFETY EC72 03/08 Safety Section 1-18 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description Multi Hazard Decal Sheet P/N D389 Decal D389 consist s of the following multi-hazards.[...]

SAFETY EC72 03/08 Safety Section 1-19 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Driveline Hazards P/N D388 Decal D388 consist s of th e following multi-hazards.[...]

SAFETY EC72 03/08 Safety Section 1-20 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY IMPORT ANT! Always replace blades in pairs. P/N D395 DANGER! Shear Bolt Ent anglement. P/N 00776678 For safety and to guarantee optimum product reliability always u se genuine RHINO replaceme nt parts. P/N 00760657 Logo Product Name: Rhino P/N D302[...]

SAFETY EC72 03/08 Safety Section 1-21 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY P/N D303 Logo Produc t Name: R hino EC72 Logo P/N 00785185 P/N 2738332 Red Reflectors DANGER! Guard Missing, Do Not Oper ate. If you see this decal, Do No t Operate the mower until the shield has been replaced. P/N 00756004[...]

SAFETY EC72 03/08 Safety Section 1-22 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY DANGER! Rotating Driveline Keep Away , Contact can cause death. P/N 00756005 Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transpo rt or operate without the SM V . Provided by T ractor Manufacture r . Repla ce if missing on tractor . P/N 03200347 Read O[...]

SAFETY EC72 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 equipme nt operat ors. This section is not intend ed 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 EC72 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 EC72 03/08 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Y our RHINO EC72 mo wer is designed fo r light-duty cutting such as p asture mowing, weed and grass control, and cutting brush up to 1" in diameter . With a reasonable amount of preventive maintena nce, your Mower will provide years of depen dable service. F[...]

INTRODUCTION EC72 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 in structions, 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 EC72 03/08 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y DEALER SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Set up mower as receive d from factory with these instructions. This mower is shipped partially a ssembled. Assembly will be easier if components are ali gned and loosely assembled before tightening hardware. Refer to bolt torque chart in Main tena[...]

ASSEMBLY EC72 03/08 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y A-FRAME INST ALLA TION 1. Attach th e A-Frame Bars (1) to th e right and lef t Hitch Lugs (2) with two Cat. 1 Hitch Pins (3), 5/8” Flatwasher s (4), and Nut s (5). 2. Attach the Lif t S trap Bars (6) to the Mainframe with two M12 x 40 Bolts (7), Flatwashers (8) and Nuts ([...]

ASSEMBLY EC72 03/08 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y T AIL WHEEL INST ALLA TION 1. Align T ail Wheel Beam W eldment (1) between p ivot bracket s located behind gearb ox mount on the Mainframe Weldment. No te: Long side of caster fork pivot tube is positione d up. Attach the T ail Wheel Beam Weldment (1) to th e Mainframe Weld[...]

ASSEMBLY EC72 03/08 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y SHEAR BOL T or SLIP CLUTCH DRIVELINE INST ALLA TION Attach rear drive line of U-Joint to input shaf t on ge arbox, inst all snap ring in gr oove on input shaf t. NOTE: Check that Snap Ring is properly seated in groove. This snap ring retains driv eline when shear bolt shear[...]

ASSEMBLY EC72 03/08 Assembly Section 3-6 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Front Rubber Fabric Deflec tors (St andard Eq uipment) Front Deflector (Fig ure AsmP-R-0064) Attach the Front Deflecto r to the Mower with Bolts, Flatwashers, and Locknuts . Rear Met al Band - Figure AsmP-R-0063 Attach Deflectors to deck using 1/2” x 1-1/4” Bolt s and L[...]

ASSEMBLY EC72 03/08 Assembly Section 3-7 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y CHECK CHAINS (Extra Equipment) - FIGURE As m-R-0279 Check chains are available for att achment to front of cutt er as an accessor y . Check chains are used to control cut height and especially allows cutter to always be lowered to the same preset cut height. Drill a 1 1/16&[...]

ASSEMBLY EC72 03/08 Assembly Section 3-8 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y OFFSET ADAPTER HITC H (EXTRA EQUIPMENT) Fasten the Of fset Adapter T ube to th e three-Point Lift Lugs using the hitch Pin Holes. Fasten the Adjustabl e Leg to the righ t Lug to of fset the Mower to the right. Fasten th e Adjustable Leg to the left Lug to offset th e Mower [...]

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

OPERATION EC72 03/08 Operation Sectio n 4-2 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION RHINO EC72 ROT AR Y MOWER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Rhino EC72 rotary mowers ar e manufactured with qua lity material by skilled work ers. These mowers are designed to cut grass, wee ds, small brush and other veget ative material up to 1” diamete r in areas such as past[...]

OPERATION EC72 03/08 Operation Sectio n 4-3 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 1. S t andard Equipment and Specifications EC72 Horsepower Require d 30 Min. HP Cutting Capacity (Max.) 1” Cutting Height 1” Min. Safety Deflector S t d. Front, Metal Band Rear Cutting Width 72” Overall Length 128 Weight ( Approx.) 675 lbs Hitch CA T I (lif t) Bl[...]

OPERATION EC72 03/08 Operation Sectio n 4-4 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2. OPERA T OR 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 and is experience d in implement and tractor operation and all associat[...]

OPERATION EC72 03/08 Operation Sectio n 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 capacity to lif t, pull, and operate the Power T ake Off (PT O) at the mower ’s rated speed while traveling at a ground speed between 2 a nd 5 MPH. Operating the mower with a tracto r[...]

OPERATION EC72 03/08 Operation Sectio n 4-6 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.3 T r actor Horsepower The power require d to operate a mower is d etermined by the tractor PTO hor sepower . For most mo wing conditions, the EC72 mower requ ires a tractor with at least 30 HP . Operating the mower with a tractor that does not have adequate power may[...]

OPERATION EC72 03/08 Operation Sectio n 4-7 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION DO NOT use a PTO ada pter to attach a non-matching Im plement driveline to a T ractor PTO. Use of an a dapter can double the ope rating speed of the Implemen t resulting in excessive vibration, thrown objects, and bl ade and implement failure. Adapter use will also cha[...]

OPERATION EC72 03/08 Operation Sectio n 4-8 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never allow children or other persons to ride on the Tr actor or Implement. Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-1 0) 4.2 Dismounting the T ractor Before dismoun ting, park the tractor and impl ement on a reasonably level surface, apply the p arking br[...]

OPERATION EC72 03/08 Operation Sectio n 4-9 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 6.1 Connecting Mower 1. Make sure the tractor is equipped with the correct PTO shaft. Change shaf ts if needed. 2. Shorten or re move the tractor drawbar to avoid interference when rais ing and lowering the mower . 3. Board the tractor a nd start th e engine. Position [...]

OPERATION EC72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 10 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Note: Offset Adaptor Hitches are available to position the mower to the lef t or right. Mowers with Offset Adaptor hitches connect to the 3-Poin t hitch the same way as the mower A-frame. Mowers with Cat 1 Hitch will be offset approximately 13” with the use of this a[...]

OPERATION EC72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 11 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 5. Level the mower side to side by manipulating one lower lift arm length. On most trac tors, at least one of the lift arms is desig ned to allow for manipulat ion of its lengt h. Short ening or extending will allow for deck leveling from side to side. 6. Securely b l[...]

OPERATION EC72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 12 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.3 Driveline Length Check When fitting the mower to the tractor , the telescoping dr iveline must be inspected to ensure tha t at its most compressed position, the profiles do not “bottom out” , and when at it s farthest extended position, there is sufficie nt eng[...]

OPERATION EC72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 13 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION “Bottoming Out” Check Procedure • Disconnect driveline fro m the tractor and slide the profiles toge ther until fully compre ssed. • Place a mark on the inner shield 1/8” from the end of the outer shield. • Reatt ach the driveline to the PTO Shaf t. • Ra[...]

OPERATION EC72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 14 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8. PRE-OPERA TION INSPECTION AND SER VICE Before each use, a pre- operation inspection and se rvice of the implement and tractor must be performed. This includes routine mainten ance and scheduled lubricat ion, inspecting that a ll safety devices are equipped and funct[...]

OPERATION EC72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 15 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 8.1 T racto r Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Refer to the tr actor operator ’s ma nual to ensure a complete pre-operation inspection and scheduled service is performed accordi ng to the manufacturers recommenda tions. The following are some of the items that requi[...]

OPERATION EC72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 16 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Perform scheduled lubr ication as detailed in the maintenan ce section. • Ensure all decals are in place and legible. • Ensure the d riveline is securely attach ed to tractor . Make sure the driveline yoke locking collar is securely seated in the grooves of the[...]

OPERATION EC72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 17 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION • Lif t T ype-Ensure th e tailwheel beam position support bolts are proper ly installed and tightened. • Inspect all bolt s and screws and tighten to the recommended torque. OPS-R-00 39_E • Ensure the tractor PT O master shield and the mower slip clutch shield a[...]

OPERATION EC72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 18 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Inspect blades and blade bolts for looseness and excessive wear . Make sure the mowe r is securely blocked up be fore crawling beneath. Replace damaged, worn and missing blades as complete set s to maintain rot ary balance during operation. • Ensure carrier hub n[...]

OPERATION EC72 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 fro m it’s original shape or • Any cracks are visib le, or • Deep gouges in the blade’s surface ar e persent, or ?[...]

OPERATION EC72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 20 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.4 Blade Bolt Inspection Inspect Blade Bolt Head da ily for wear as followed: Inspect the Blade Bolt Heads d aily 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 EC72 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 th[...]

OPERATION EC72 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 EC72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 23 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport requ ires the operator possess a thorough knowledge of th e model being operated and precautions to t ake while driving with an att ached implem ent. Ensure the tractor has the capacity to handle the weight o[...]

OPERATION EC72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 24 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.1 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 EC72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 25 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9.3 Raising the Mowe r 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 ob stacles. Whe n raising the mower , make su re all connection p oints are secure ly attached and at least 1?[...]

OPERATION EC72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 26 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.5 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 EC72 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 possibilit[...]

OPERATION EC72 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 arts of the m ower head. These items could th en swing outside the hou sing at greater velocities than the blad es. Such a situation is extremely[...]

OPERATION EC72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 29 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Rotary Mowers are capa ble under adverse conditions of throwing objects for great dist ances (300 feet or more) an d causing serious injury or death. Follow safety messag es carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY AR E WITHIN 100 Y ARDS UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflector[...]

OPERATION EC72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 30 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.4 PT O RPM and Ground Speed Ground speed for mowing will depend upon the height, type , and density of vege tation to be cut. Recommended speed for ef ficient mower performance is between 2 and 5 mph(3-8 kph). Operate th e mower at its full rated PTO speed to mainta[...]

OPERATION EC72 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 you c[...]

OPERATION EC72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 32 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not let the Blad es turn when the Mower Deck is raised for any reason, including clearan ce or for turning. Raising the Mower deck exposes the Cutting Blades which cr eates a potentially serious haza rd and could cause serious injur y or even death from objects thro[...]

OPERATION EC72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 33 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Do not mow , or drive the tractor into material that is burning, or areas that rece ntly burnt and may contain hot spots. Bur ning material, sp arks, and coals could be thro wn from the mower to areas of ve getation that mi ght ignite. T ire damage can occur when d ri[...]

OPERATION EC72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 34 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never stan d or allow another person to st and between a runnin g T ractor and the Mower when disconnecting the Implement from the T ractor 3-point hitch. 1 1. DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR Before disconnecting the mower , the PT O must be disengaged an d bl[...]

OPERATION EC72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 35 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION T o disconnect the mower , first extend the tractor 3- p oint hitch top link to remove tension on the top link h itch pin. When th e pin is loose and easy to rot ate, r emove the pin from the mower . Next remove both l ower hitch pins. A fter d isconnecting the 3 li f[...]

OPERATION EC72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 36 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 12. MOWER STORAGE Properly prepa ring and storing the mowe r at the end of the season is critical to maintaining it s appearance and to help ensure year s of dependable service. The following are sugg ested storage procedures: • Thoroughly clean all debris of f the m[...]

OPERATION EC72 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 PTO 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 EC72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 38 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The SMV (Slow-Moving V ehicle) emblem is universal symbol used to aler t drivers of the presence of equipm ent traveling on roadways at a slow speed. SMV signs are a triangular br ight orange with r eflective r ed trim for b oth easy da y and night visibility . Make su[...]

OPERATION EC72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 39 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Reduce speed before tur ning or applying the brakes. Ensure that both brake pedals ar e locked together when operating on public roads. OPS-U - 0023 13.2 Hauling the T ractor and Implement Before transporting a loade d tractor and implement, measure the height and wid[...]

OPERATION EC72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 40 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Arrange the cha ins so that when tightene d, the chains are pulling downward and against themselves. Ca refully tighten the securing ch ains or other fasteners using boomers or binders to apply maximum tension. Use extreme care when attaching and re moving the securing[...]

OPERATION EC72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 41 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 14. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Remedy Excessive Vibration Check Gearbox Bolt s T ighten if loose. Check for loose nut s on TIghten if loose. blade holder and bla des. Check for bent output shaf t. Replace sh aft if bent. If shaft is bent, oil will no[...]

OPERATION EC72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 42 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Blade Bolts W orking Loose Bolts not ti ghtened. T ighten Bolts to 300 ft./lbs. Bolt hole elongated or oversized. Replace Blade Carrier . Locknut worn out. Replace Locknut. Gearbox Noisy Low Lubricant. Check lubricant level. Rough gears. Run in or change Gear s. Worn B[...]

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

MAINTENANCE EC72 03/08 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 effort is req uired to regularl y lubr icate and maint ain this machine to provide lon g life and trouble free oper ation. Always diseng [...]

MAINTENANCE EC72 03/08 Maintenance Section 5-3 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE GEARBOX 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 he x oil level check plug (Figure MntP-R- 0039) be removed to check oil level af ter every 8 ho[...]

MAINTENANCE EC72 03/08 Maintenance Section 5-4 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE DRIVELINE LUBRICA TION Grease Fittings are located on the Cross Asse mbly of each U-Joint and on the telescoping tubes. Grease the U-Joint af ter each 8 hours of use. Figure MntP-R -0021. Do not force grease through the Needle Cup Assemblies. Grease the telescoping [...]

MAINTENANCE EC72 03/08 Maintenance Section 5-5 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SHEAR PIN YOKE LUBRICA TION Y oke is supplied with a grease fitting to lube between ge arbox shaft and yoke. T his allows yo ke to spin freely on gear box shaft when pin shears. Failure to lube may cause yoke to gall and sp in weld to shaf t. Adding even small amoun[...]

MAINTENANCE EC72 03/08 Maintenance Section 5-6 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER REMOV AL/INST ALLA TION Avoid p ersonal injury . Blade and/or blade ca rrier removal should b e done only with the tractor engine shut of f, key removed, in neutral, park ing brake on, and PT O disengaged and the cutter blocked in the ra ised position.[...]

MAINTENANCE EC72 03/08 Maintenance Section 5-7 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE REMOV AL Remove locknu t from blade b olt through insp ection hole in deck of mower near the gearbox to remove blades for sharpenin g or replacement. See Figure MntP-R-0022 . Always rep lace nut when replacing blade bolt. When insta lling blades be sure and ch[...]

MAINTENANCE EC72 03/08 Maintenance Section 5-8 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE MOWER ST ORAGE Y our rot ary cutter represents an investmen t from which yo u should get the gre atest possible benefit. Therefore, when the season is over , the cutter should be thoroughly checked and prep ared for storage so that a minimum amount of work will be r[...]

MAINTENANCE EC72 03/08 Maintenance Section 5-9 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE GEARBOX SER VICING TOOLS NEEDED FOR DISASSEMBL Y AND ASSEMBL Y OF GEARBOX 1. Slide Hammer Puller 2. Locktite #5900 3. Punch - Long Drif t 4. Needle Nose Pliers 5. Screw Driver 6. External Snap R ing Pliers 7. Socket Wrench 8. 9/16 Socket 9. Ball Pin Hammer 10. Pry B[...]

MAINTENANCE EC72 03/08 Maintenance Section 5-10 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE GEARBOX DISASSEMBL Y 1. Remove 6 (16) bolts from inp ut shaft bearing housing (1 3). 2. T ap around circumference of bearing housing (13) to loosen housing and shims. The n pull complete shaft (9) and housing assembly ou t of main housing. Figure Mnt-R-0247 3. Remo[...]

MAINTENANCE EC72 03/08 Maintenance Section 5-11 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE INPUT SHAFT DISASSEMBL Y AND ASSEMBL Y (Figure Mnt-R-0212) 1. Remove bearing housing (Ref. #1 3) by holding end of shaft which does not have a cross hole or splines and tap opposite end of shaft on a solid surface. Sh ock force will remove housin g from bearing (Re[...]

MAINTENANCE EC72 03/08 Maintenance Section 5-12 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE DISASSEMBL Y OUTPUT SHAFT 1. Install slotted nut (Ref #15, Figure Mnt-R-021 1 ) onto shaft and then t ap shaft end on a solid surface to remove lower bearing and spacer . 2. Remove ret aining ring (Ref #28) and repeat above procedure to remove upper bear ing. ASSEM[...]

MAINTENANCE EC72 03/08 Maintenance Section 5-13 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE GEARBOX INPUT SHAFT REAR BEARING Remove bearing (Ref. #25 Figure Mnt-R-021 1 ) from inside main housing. A special slide hammer puller (PROTO No. 4056) or equal may be required to remove bear ing. Press in new bearing using a driving tube or pipe with approxim ate [...]

SER VIS-RHINO LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED W ARRANTIES 1.01. Servis-Rhino warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commer cial, governmental, or municipal purch aser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for six months to the original commercial or industrial pur chaser (“Purchaser”) that the goods purch ased are free from defe[...]

T O THE OWNER/OPERA T OR/DEALER T o keep your implement running efficiently a nd safely , read your manual thoroug hly and follow these dire ctions and the Safety Messages in this Manual. The T able of Contents clearly iden tifies each section where you can easily find the information yo u need. The OCCUP A TIONAL SAFETY AND HEAL TH ACT (19 28.51 S[...]

EC72-SOM-03/08 P/N 00 779477C Printed U.S.A EC72 ROT AR Y MOWER[...]