Servis-Rhino SR10M manual

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    SR10M/SR15M Published 02-12-03 Part No. 00759799C FLEX-WING MECHANICAL LEVEL LIFT ROTARY CUTTER/SHREDDER OPERATOR'S MANUAL This Operator's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all times. READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the Safety and Operation Instructions contained in this [...]

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    TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached to minimize the cha[...]

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    In order to reduce accidents and enhance the safe operation of mowers, Alamo Gr oup Ag Division, in cooperation with other industry manufacturers has developed the AEM/FEMA Industrial and Agricultural Mower Safety Practices video and guide book. The video will familiarize and instruct mower-tractor operators in safe practices when using industrial [...]

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    Alamo Group Ag. Division is willing to provide one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices V ideo Please Send Me: VHS Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety V ideo DVD Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety V ideo Mower Operator ’ s Manual AEM Mower Operator ’ s Safety Manual Requester Name: Phone: Requester Address: City State Zip Code Mower Mode[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ................................................................................................................................ 1-1 Safety Information ............................................................................................................. ........ 1-2 Decal Location ...........................[...]

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

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    Safety Section 1-2 SR15 10-01 SAFETY © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY A safe and careful operator is the best operator. Safety is of primary importance to the manufacturer and should be to the owner/operator. Most accidents can be avoided by being aware of your equipment, your surroundings, and observing certain precautions. The first section of thi[...]

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    Safety Section 1-3 SR15 10/01 SAFETY © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY WARNING! Always maintain the safety decals in good readable condition. If the decals are missing, damaged, or unreadable, obtain and install replace- ment decals immediately. (SG-5) READ , UNDERSTAND , and FOLLOW the following Safety Messages. Serious injury or death may occur unl[...]

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    Safety Section 1-4 SR15 10-01 SAFETY © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY DANGER! Do not operate this Equipment with hydraulic oil leaking. Oil is expensive and its presence could present a hazard. Do not check for leaks with your hand! Use a piece of heavy paper or cardboard. High-pressure oil streams from breaks in the line could penetrate the skin an[...]

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    Safety Section 1-5 SR15 10/01 SAFETY © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY CAUTION! PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE PER- MANENT HEARING LOSS! Tractors with or without an Imple- ment attached can often be noisy enough to cause permanent hearing loss. We recommend that you always wear hearing pro- tection if the noise in the Operator’s positio[...]

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    Safety Section 1-6 SR15 10-01 SAFETY © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY WARNING! Do not exceed the rated PTO speed for the Implement. Excessive PTO speeds can cause Implement driveline or blade failures resulting in serious injury or death. (SG-26) WARNING! Periodically inspect all moving parts for wear and replace when necessary with authorized servi[...]

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    Safety Section 1-7 SR15 10/01 SAFETY © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY DANGER! All Safety Shields, Guards and Safety devices includ- ing (but not limited to) - the Deflectors, Chain Guards, Steel Guards, Gearbox Shields, PTO integral shields , and Retractable Door Shields should be used and maintained in good working condition. All safety de- vices s[...]

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    Safety Section 1-8 SR15 10-01 SAFETY © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY WARNING! Many varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can become entangled in the operating parts of the mower head. These items could then swing outside the housing at greater velocities than the blades. Such a situation is extremely hazardous and could result in se[...]

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    Safety Section 1-9 SR15 10/01 SAFETY © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY DANGER! Always disconnect the main PTO Driveline from the Tractor before performing service on the Mower. Never work on the Mower with the tractor PTO driveline connected and running. Blades or Drivelines could turn without warning and cause immediate entanglement, injury or death[...]

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    Safety Section 1-10 SR15 10-01 SAFETY © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY CAUTION! To prevent tipping of implement when stored in folded position, use carrying wheels or adequate stands on center frame. (S3PT-6) DANGER! There are obvious and hidden potential hazards in the operation of this Implement as in all power-driven or pulled equipment. REMEMBER[...]

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    Safety Section 1-11 SR15 10/01 SAFETY © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY WARNING! Never unhitch without using the Tongue Jack. The Tongue is very heavy. Attempting to lift the Tongue without using the Tongue Jack could cause strains or other injury. Allowing the tongue to fall suddenly and unexpectedly could result in crushing injury. Use the Tongue J[...]

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    Safety Section 1-12 SR15 10-01 SAFETY © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY PARTS INFORMATION Servis-Rhino mowers use balanced and matched system components for blade carriers, blades, cuttershafts, knives, knife hangers, rollers, drivetrain components, and bearings. These parts are made and tested to Servis-Rhino specifications. Non-genuine "will f[...]

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    Safety Section 1-13 SR15 10/01 SAFETY © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Counterweight For two-section Cutter. 2 2 3 3 4 6 7 7 8 9 11 12 1 4 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 19 21 4 5 21 22 22 24 24 33 24 22 19 26 3 14 30 31 32 27 28 31 29 10 NOTE: Rhino supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe operation. Damage to the decals may occur while in ship[...]

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    Safety Section 1-14 SR15 10-01 SAFETY © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM PART NO. Q T Y TYPE DECAL DESCRIPTION 1 00725746 1 PELIGRO Get Manual Translated 2 00753840 2(1) DANGER Folding Wing, Thrown Objects 3 00756004 1((3)) DANGER D/L Shield Missing, Do Not Oper. 4 00756005 1((3)) DANGER Rotating D/L, Entanglement/all shields 5 00769736 1 WARNING[...]

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    Safety Section 1-15 SR15 10/01 SAFETY © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY R 8-31-92 4 - - 00756005 3 - - 00756004 1 - - 00725746 2 - - 00753840 5 - - 00769736 6 - - 00756059[...]

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    Safety Section 1-16 SR15 10-01 SAFETY © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY R 04-20-99 7 - - 00769737 8 - - 00756494 9 - - 00760657 12 - - D114 12 - - D103 10 - - 02967827 FRONT COVER 13 - - 03200347 SMV REFLECTOR 14 - - 99203 RED REFLECTOR 15 - - 99204 YELLOW REFLECTOR 11 - - 999403 17 - - 00763977 16 - - 00763613[...]

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    Safety Section 1-17 SR15 10/01 SAFETY © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY 24 - - 00757157 NAME (SR 15) 00766719 NAME (SR 10) 25 - - SERIAL PLATE 23 - - 99101 21- - D302 18 - - D102 20 - - D138 22- - D303 19 - - D137 26 - - 00771283 27 -- 00776481 33-- 00773723 R 04-23-02[...]

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    Safety Section 1-18 SR15 10-01 SAFETY © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of federal laws and regulations concerning employer and employee equipment operators. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should not be considered as such. Employer-Employe[...]

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

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    Introduction Section 2-2 SR15 10-01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Your medium-duty Cutter is designed primarily for weed, grass, and brush to 3" diameter. With proper maintenance as described in this manual, your Cutter will provide you with years of dependable service with a minimum of repairs. It is recommended that all [...]

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    ASSEMBLY SECTION Assembly Section 3-1[...]

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    ASSEMBLY Assembly Section 3-2 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 ASSEMBLY Set up mower as received from factory with these instructions. Refer to Parts Listing Section for further information when necessary. Select a suitable working area. Open parts box and lay out parts to make location easy. Refer to parts listing and exploded view drawi[...]

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    ASSEMBLY Assembly Section 3-3 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 ASSEMBLY TONGUE ATTACHMENT Long Tongue FIGURE A To assemble the long tongue. Align the lugs of the tongue with the top holes of the mainframe hitch plate (1). Insert the pivot pin (2) and fasten with 2 - 3/8" x 1 1/4" bolt (3) and 3/8" locknut (4). To assemble t[...]

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    ASSEMBLY Assembly Section 3-4 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 ASSEMBLY LEVEL ROD ASSEMBLY Slide Long Level Rods (1) through Center Section frame channel and attach to Tongue with Level Rod Pins (2), washers (3), and cotter pins (4). FIGURE 3. Attach Jam Nuts (5) and Adjusting Nuts (6) to the Long Level Rods. Install Short Level Rods to A[...]

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    ASSEMBLY Assembly Section 3-5 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 ASSEMBLY WING AXLE ATTACHMENT- MECHANICAL LEVEL LIFT Attach the Wing Axles (1) to the Wing Sections (2) with 1 x 7 bolts (3), flatwashers (4), and locknuts (5) on outboard side and 1 x 4-3/4 bolt (6), and locknuts (5) on the inboard side. FIGURE 6. FIGURE 6. Wing Axle Attachme[...]

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    ASSEMBLY Assembly Section 3-6 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 ASSEMBLY AXLE ADJUSTMENT ROD ATTACHMENT Attach the Axle Adjustment Rod w/Bushings (1) to the Center Axle and Wing Axle with bolts and locknuts. FIGURE 7. FIGURE 7. Axle Adjustment Rod Attachment 1 TIRES AND WHEELS Before installing any tires and wheels make certain the Cutter [...]

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    ASSEMBLY Assembly Section 3-7 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 ASSEMBLY FIGURE 8. Wheel Attachment Decal for Airplane tire Only.[...]

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    ASSEMBLY Assembly Section 3-8 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 ASSEMBLY SPRING ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT Attach the Spring Assembly (1) to the Center Section Lug with pin (2) and cotter pin. FIGURE 10. CENTER AXLE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER ATTACHMENT Install the clevis rod of the 8" stroke Hydraulic Cylinder to the lug on the Center Axle. The cle[...]

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    ASSEMBLY Assembly Section 3-9 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 ASSEMBLY WING SECTION HYDRAULIC CYLINDER ATTACHMENT Mount the 14" stroke Hydraulic Cylinder butt clevis to the upright lugs on the Center Section and the rod end to lugs on wing. Make sure the ports of the Hydraulic Cylinder are facing upwards. Keep the ports capped until[...]

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    ASSEMBLY Assembly Section 3-10 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 ASSEMBLY CHAINGUARDS (EXTRA) OR RUBBER DEFLEC- TORS (STANDARD) Fasten the front Chainguards or Rubber Deflector (Figure 14) to the Center Section and Wing Sections with bolts (1) and locknuts (3) through the deflector bracket (#2). Fasten the rear Chainguards (Figure 15) or R[...]

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    ASSEMBLY Assembly Section 3-11 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 ASSEMBLY DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT Remove Divider Gearbox Shield if installed. Remove any tape from Gearbox shafts. Attach the Slipclutch end of the Wing Driveline to the Divider Gearbox. Attach the clamp collar end of Driveline to Wing Gearbox. Tighten bolts evenly to their prope[...]

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    ASSEMBLY Assembly Section 3-12 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 ASSEMBLY DRIVELINE CLAMP CONE YOKE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Loosen the yoke clamp cone with a 11/16” (17mm) wrench and remove the cone from yoke. Slide yoke onto the shaft and align hole for clamping cone with annular groove of gearbox shaft. Reinstall cone and tighten (75 lb[...]

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    ASSEMBLY Assembly Section 3-13 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 ASSEMBLY WINCH ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT (OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT) Attach the Winch Stand to the cross bar on the Center Section with bolts and locknuts. Attach the Winch to the Winch Stand with bolts and locknuts. See Operation Section for use. THREE SPOOL CONTROL VALVE INSTALLATION A [...]

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    OPERATION SECTION Operation Section 4-1[...]

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    OPERATION Operation Section 4-2 OPERATION © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 IMPORTANT: To avoid mower damage, retorque all bolts after the first 10 hours of operation. Retighten blade carrier retaining nut on gearbox lower shafts to 450 ft. lbs.. Rhino SR10/SR15 rotary mowers are manufactured with quality material by skilled workers. These[...]

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    OPERATION OPERATION Operation Section 4-3 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY SECTION OF THIS MANUAL AND THE TRACTOR MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE TRACTOR AND MOWER. If you do not understand any of the instructions, contact your nearest authorized dealer for a full explan[...]

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    OPERATION Operation Section 4-4 OPERATION © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 Standard Equipment and Specifications Horsepower Required (Min.).......50 HP 40 HP Cutting Capacity (Diameter)....... 3 ” 3 ” Cutting Height............................1”-15” 1”-15” Safety Deflectors*.......................Standard Standard Cutting Widt[...]

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    OPERATION OPERATION Operation Section 4-5 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 1. OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the rotary mower is the responsibility of a qualified operator. A qualified operator has read and understands both the mower and tractor Operator Manuals and is experienced in tractor and mower operations and all associate[...]

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    OPERATION Operation Section 4-6 OPERATION © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 The horsepower required to operate the mower depends on several operating factors including the vegetation to be cut, terrain condition, operator experience, condition of the mower and tractor, and others. For most mowing conditions, the SR10 mower requires a tract[...]

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    OPERATION OPERATION Operation Section 4-7 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 2.4 Drawbar Pintle Hook Hitch-Optional Equipment Drawbar length must be modified to obtain dimension "A" (CV Driveline = 17" ± 2", Standard Driveline = 19” ± 2" ). Pintle Hook Drawbar Pintle Hook Mount PTO Shaft Tongue Cont. Rod Pintle [...]

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    OPERATION Operation Section 4-8 OPERATION © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 Never operate the Tractor and Mower if the Mower main driveline is directly connected to the Tractor transmission. Tractor braking distances can be substantially increased by the momentum of the rotating Mower blades driving the Tractor transmission even though the[...]

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    OPERATION OPERATION Operation Section 4-9 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 3. GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR Use both hands and equipped handrails and steps for support when getting on the tractor. Never use tractor control levers for support when mounting the tractor. Always seat yourself in the operator’s seat and fasten the seatbelt.[...]

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    OPERATION Operation Section 4-10 OPERATION © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 4. STARTING THE TRACTOR Before starting the tractor ensure the following:  Conduct all pre-start operation inspection and service according to the tractor operator’s manual.  Make sure all guards, shields, and other safety devices are securely in place. ?[...]

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    OPERATION OPERATION Operation Section 4-11 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 1. Ensure the tractor is equipped with the correct PTO shaft and the drawbar is set at the correct length. 2. Using the parking jack, position the tongue clevis to the height of the tractor drawbar. Adjust the mower tongue to be level and parallel with the tractor[...]

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    OPERATION Operation Section 4-12 OPERATION © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 Operating Mower Hydraulics with Two Tractor Hydraulic Ports The lines that operate the wings must be plumbed together and will be controlled using one hydraulic control valve and the center section with the remaining control valve. Ensure that the operator is awar[...]

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    OPERATION OPERATION Operation Section 4-13 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 LEVELING DECK CENTER SECTION 1. Place the tractor and mower on a level surface and lower both wings. 2 . Using the center section hydraulic cylinder, position the mower so the skid shoes are 1” less off the ground than the desired final cut height. For example, [...]

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    OPERATION Operation Section 4-14 OPERATION © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 7. DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT 6.2 Setting Deck Pitch To facilitate safe and efficient operation, the mower should be operated with the deck approximately 3/4” LOWER IN THE FRONT THAN THE REAR. Operating the mower at this pitch will allow the mower to cut the grass onl[...]

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    OPERATION OPERATION Operation Section 4-15 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 When fitting the mower t o the tractor, the telescoping driveline must be inspected to ensure that at its most compressed position, the profiles do not “bottom out”, and when at its farthest extended position, there is sufficient engagement between the profile[...]

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    OPERATION Operation Section 4-16 OPERATION © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 “ Bottoming Out” Check Procedure 1. Disconnect driveline from the tractor and slide the profiles together until fully compressed. 2. Place a mark on the inner shield 1/8” from the end of the outer shield and reattach the driveline to the PTO shaft. 3. With t[...]

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    OPERATION OPERATION Operation Section 4-17 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 For mowers equipped with a Constant Velocity (CV) driveline, the maximum turning angle between the tractor and mower must be determined to ensure the joint angle does not over-extend which can cause CV joint damage. Constant Velocity joints enable the driveline to[...]

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    OPERATION Operation Section 4-18 OPERATION © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 8. PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE Before each use, a pre-operation inspection and service of the mower and tractor must be performed. This includes routine maintenance and scheduled lubrication, inspecting that all safety devices are equipped and functional,[...]

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    OPERATION OPERATION Operation Section 4-19 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 DANGER! All Safety Shields, Guards and Safety devices including (but not limited to) - the Deflectors, Chain Guards, Steel Guards, Gearbox Shields, PTO integral shields, and the Retractable Door Shields should be used and maintained in good working condition. All [...]

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    OPERATION Operation Section 4-20 OPERATION © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01  Ensure the tractor PTO master shield is in place, lowered and in good condition.  Ensure each mower slip clutch shield is secured in place and in good condition.  Ensure the driveline slip clutches are properly adjusted and the friction plates are not fr[...]

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    OPERATION OPERATION Operation Section 4-21 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01  Ensure each hydraulic cylinder is installed and retained correctly. Ensure the proper size pins are used to retain the cylinders in place and are secured with pins.  Check for hydraulic oil leaks on the cylinders, along the hydraulic lines, and at tractor h[...]

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    OPERATION Operation Section 4-22 OPERATION © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 9. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND MOWER Safe tractor transport requires the operator possess a thorough knowledge of the model being operated and precautions to take while driving with an attached implement. Ensure the tractor has the capacity to handle the weight of the[...]

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    OPERATION OPERATION Operation Section 4-23 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 9.1 Starting the Tractor The procedure to start the tractor is model specific. Refer to the tractor operator’s manual for starting procedures for your particular tractor. Consult an authorized dealer if the starting procedure is unclear. Ensure the 3-point contr[...]

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    OPERATION Operation Section 4-24 OPERATION © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 9.3 Operating the Mower Wings Wings are positioned with hydraulic cylinders. It is recommended that the tractor be equipped with three hydraulic ports or a 3-spool control valve be used so that each section can be controlled independently. Ensure the hydraulic cyl[...]

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    OPERATION OPERATION Operation Section 4-25 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 Start off driving at a slow speed and gradually increase your speed while maintaining complete control of the tractor and mower. Moving slowly at first will also prevent the tractor from rearing up and loss of steering control. The tractor should never be operated[...]

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    OPERATION Operation Section 4-26 OPERATION © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 9.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines When crossing ditches with steep banks or going up sharp inclines, it is possible that the main driveline inner profile will penetrate into the outer housing to its maximum depth until the assembly becomes solid (driveline i[...]

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    OPERATION OPERATION Operation Section 4-27 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 10. OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND MOWER THE OPERATOR MUST COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND HOW TO OPERATE THE TRACTOR AND MOWER AND ALL CONTROLS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO MOW. The operator must read and understand the Safety and Operation Sections of the mower and tractor operator’[...]

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    OPERATION Operation Section 4-28 OPERATION © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 10.2 Bystander/Passersby Precautions If a bystander comes within 100 yards of the tractor while the mower is being operated, stop the tractor at once, idle the engine and disengage the PTO. Do not engage the PTO again until all bystanders are well past the 100 yar[...]

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    OPERATION OPERATION Operation Section 4-29 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 WARNING! Mow at the speed that you can safely operate and control the Tractor and Mower. Safe mowing speed depends on terrain condition and grass type, density, and height of cut. Normal ground speed range is from 2 to 5 mph. Use slow mowing speeds when operating [...]

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    OPERATION Operation Section 4-30 OPERATION © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 10.5 Operating the Mower Avoid mowing in reverse direction when possible. Check to make sure there are no persons behind the Mower and use extreme care when mowing in reverse. Mow only at a slow ground speed where you can safely operate and control the Tractor and[...]

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    OPERATION OPERATION Operation Section 4-31 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 Stay alert and watch for trees, low hanging limbs, power lines, and other overhead obstacles and solid ground objects while you are operating. Use care to avoid hitting these items . If the mower is operated in conditions that require frequent sharp turning, the m[...]

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    OPERATION Operation Section 4-32 OPERATION © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 When mowing across uneven areas such as road shoulders, ditch edges, and other uneven terrain, position mower so that one support wheel is near the highest point to prevent blades from cutting into gravel or dirt which can cause rapid blade wear and extremely seve[...]

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    OPERATION OPERATION Operation Section 4-33 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 10.6 Shutting Down the Mower To shut down the mower, first bring the tractor to a complete stop. Then slow down the mower by reducing the engine speed before disengaging the PTO. Wait for all rotating motion to stop before proceeding to drive or shut down the trac[...]

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    OPERATION Operation Section 4-34 OPERATION © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 After disconnecting the mower hitch, remove the mower driveline from the tractor PTO shaft. Place the driveline in its storage bracket to prevent it from contacting mud or dirt which can contaminate the universal joint bearings and shorten the life of the drivelin[...]

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    OPERATION OPERATION Operation Section 4-35 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 12. MOWER STORAGE Properly preparing and storing the mower a t the end of the season is critical to maintaining its appearance and to help ensure years of dependable service. The following are suggested storage procedures: It is critical that driveline clutches sl[...]

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    OPERATION Operation Section 4-36 OPERATION © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 13. TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND MOWER Before transporting the tractor and mower, idle the tractor engine, disengage the PTO and wait for all mower moving parts to come to a complete stop. Raise the mower wings and secure in position with transport lock braces. Wh[...]

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    OPERATION OPERATION Operation Section 4-37 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 Before transporting the tractor on a public roadway or boarding a trailer for transport, the tractor brake pedals should be locked together. Locking the pedals ensures that both wheels brake simultaneously while stopping, especially when making an emergency stop. [...]

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    OPERATION Operation Section 4-38 OPERATION © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 13.1 Transporting on Public Roadways Extreme caution should be used when transporting the tractor and mower on public roadways. The tractor must be equipped with all required safety warning features including a SMV emblem and flashing warning lights to alert drive[...]

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    OPERATION OPERATION Operation Section 4-39 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 Make sure that all tractor flashing warning lights, headlights, and brake/taillights are functioning properly before proceeding onto public roads. While newer model tractors have plenty of lighting to provide warning signals and operating lighting, most older mode[...]

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    OPERATION Operation Section 4-40 OPERATION © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 13.2 Hauling the Tractor and Mower Before transporting a loaded tractor and mower, measure the height and width dimensions and gross weight of the complete loaded unit. Ensure that the load will be in compliance with the legal limits set for the areas that will be[...]

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    OPERATION OPERATION Operation Section 4-41 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 14. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLE Excessive Vibrations POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Check gear box bolts. 2. Check for loose nuts on bladeholder and blades. 3. Check for bent output shaft. If shaft is bent, oil will normally leak from bottom seal. 4. Check to see if blades [...]

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    OPERATION Operation Section 4-42 OPERATION © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 TROUBLE SHOOTING Clutch Slips Excessively Gearbox Leaking POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Rough gears. 2. Worn bearing. 1. Damaged oil seal. 2. Bent shaft. 3. Shaft rough in oil seal area. 4. Oil seal installed wrong. 5. Oil seal not sealing in the housing. 6. Oil level too hig[...]

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    OPERATION OPERATION Operation Section 4-43 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 TROUBLE Oil Squirting from Breather Vent Hole POSSIBLE REMEDY Do not carry cutter on cylinder. (Use stroke collars) Replace piston "O" ring. Replace cylinder. Use correct piston rings. Sharpen or replace blades. Use correct blade for carrier rotation. Us[...]

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    MAINTENANCE Maintenance Section 5-2 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 MAINTENANCE Before operating your Rotary Cutter, make sure it is properly lubricated and thoroughly inspected. Only a minimum of time and effort is required to regularly lubricate and maintain this machine to provide long life and trouble free operation. WARNING Always d[...]

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    MAINTENANCE Maintenance Section 5-3 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 MAINTENANCE TONGUE FIGURE 2 The Tongue Hitch Pins attach the Tongue to the Center Section and should be checked for signs of wear or cracking. Replace as needed. The Drawbar 1" Bolt fastens the mower to the tractor Drawbar. When the mower is unhitched and this 1&quo[...]

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    MAINTENANCE Maintenance Section 5-4 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 MAINTENANCE DIVIDER GEARBOX The Test Plug for the Divider Gearbox is located on the right side of the input shaft. The filler pressure relief Plug is on top of the Gearbox. FIGURE 4. FIGURE 6 GREASE EVERY 8 HOURS Recommended lubricant for Gearbox is NLGI 000 Grease (P/N [...]

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    MAINTENANCE Maintenance Section 5-5 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 MAINTENANCE MAIN CV DRIVELINE SAFETY SHIELD 1. To remove the outer CV cone, remove the locking screws from shield cone. Remove cone over yoke. FIGURE 7. Remove bearing ring and remove the locking screws from inner shield cone. Figure 8. Turn inner cone to assembly positi[...]

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    MAINTENANCE Maintenance Section 5-6 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 MAINTENANCE MAIN DRIVELINE & CAT 4 SAFETY SHIELD To remove the main inner driveline shield, Remove the locking screws. Align the bearing tabs with the cone pockets. FIGURE 15. Remove the half-guard and remove the bearing ring. FIGURE 16. FIGURE 15 FIGURE 16 Inspect t[...]

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    MAINTENANCE Maintenance Section 5-7 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 MAINTENANCE BLADE SERVICING Inspect blades before each use to determine that they are properly installed and in good condition. Replace any blade that is bent, excessively nicked, worn, or has any other damage. Small nicks can be ground out when sharpening. WARNING Use o[...]

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    MAINTENANCE Maintenance Section 5-8 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 MAINTENANCE BLADE SHARPENING Always sharpen both blades at same time to maintain balance. Follow original sharpening pattern as shown in FIGURE 19 . Always sharpen blades by grinding. DO NOT heat and pound out edge. Do not sharpen blade to a razor edge, but leave a 1/16&[...]

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    MAINTENANCE Maintenance Section 5-9 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER REMOVAL Remove cotter pin and loosen slotted nut on gear box shaft. Loosen but do not remove the nut until the blade carrier is loosened. Use a suitable two-jaw gear puller to pull carrier off tapered gear box shaft. If gear puller is not availa[...]

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    MAINTENANCE Maintenance Section 5-10 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 MAINTENANCE SKID SHOES Skid shoes are made of carbon steel to reduce wear and increase service life. Premature wear can be caused by the mower Center or Wing sections being set too low which allows the Wing Skid Shoes to drag on the ground. Dragging the Skid Shoes on th[...]

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    MAINTENANCE Maintenance Section 5-11 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 MAINTENANCE STORAGE Your rotary cutter represents an investment from which you should get the greatest possible benefit. Therefore, when the season is over, the cutter should be thoroughly checked and prepared for storage so that a minimum amount of work will be require[...]

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    MAINTENANCE Maintenance Section 5-12 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 MAINTENANCE FIGURE 22 7 2 3 6 1 29,30,31 28 27 26 25 24 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 23 20,21,22 ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION 1 1 Casing 2 1 Bearing, Lower Output 3 1 Seal, Lower Output 6 1 Nut, Slotted 7 1 Cotter Pin 8 1 Shaft, Output 9 1 Gear, Output 10 1 Nut, Slotted 11[...]

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    MAINTENANCE Maintenance Section 5-13 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 MAINTENANCE RIGHT ANGLE GEARBOX (OUTBOARD) ASSEMBLY & DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES INPUT SHAFT REMOVAL Step 1. Place Gearbox on appropriate work surface. Step 2. Remove Vent Plug (item #16) or Complete Top Cover (item #18) Step 3. Turn Gearbox upside doan allowing Oil to [...]

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    MAINTENANCE Maintenance Section 5-14 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SR10M/SR15M 10-01 MAINTENANCE Step 6. Using Soft Metal (Brass or Aluminum) Pin, Strike both ends of Shaft with a hammer and recheck the Bearing Pre-Load, This is to ensure Bearings and components are centered and seated. If Bearing Pre-Load is OK insert Cotter Pin (item # 11) and Bend en[...]

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    LIMITED WARRANTY 1. LIMITED WARRANTIES 1.01. Servis-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 commercial or industrial purchaser (“Purchaser”) that the goods purchased are free from defects in material or w[...]

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    In addition to the standard Limited Warranty shown on the facing page, Servis-Rhino also provides: 1.) ONE-YEAR (12 months) {or 6 month for Commercial/Industrial Users} LIMITED WARRANTY on the DRIVELINE components provided they have been properly maintained † and have not been subjected to abuse or mis-use. 2.) A FIVE-YEAR (60 months) LIMITED WAR[...]

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    SR15 - SOM 10/01 Printed U.S.A. P/N 00759799C SR10M/SR15M FLEX-WING MECHANICAL LEVEL LIFT ROTARY CUTTER/SHREDDER[...]

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    SERVIS-RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon Ave. Gibson City, IL 60936-9907 Please fold (do not tear), tape, and drop in any mailbox. PLEASE FILL OUT OWNER W ARRANTY REGISTRA TION INFORMA TION SIGN, AND DROP LAST COPY IN ANY MAILBOX. IMPOR T ANT! T O PLACE THIS W ARRANTY IN EFFECT , THIS W ARRANTY REGISTRA TION MUST BE FILLED OUT , SIGNED, AND MAILED WITHIN 3[...]

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    • I have informed the Purchaser of this product of W arranty terms, provisions, and procedures that are applicable, reviewed the contents of the Operator ’s Manual including safety equipment, safe operation, and maintenance, reviewed the Safety Signs on implement (and tractor if possible), shown the AEM Mower Safety Practices V ideo, and review[...]

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    • I have informed the Purchaser of this product of W arranty terms, provisions, and procedures that are applicable, reviewed the contents of the Operator ’s Manual including safety equipment, safe operation, and maintenance, reviewed the Safety Signs on implement (and tractor if possible), shown the AEM Mower Safety Practices V ideo, and review[...]

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    • I have informed the Purchaser of this product of W arranty terms, provisions, and procedures that are applicable, reviewed the contents of the Operator ’s Manual including safety equipment, safe operation, and maintenance, reviewed the Safety Signs on implement (and tractor if possible), shown the AEM Mower Safety Practices V ideo, and review[...]