RHINO SE4 manual

©2005 Alamo Group Inc. SE4 Published 01/05 Effective Serial No. SE04-15887 through Current Part NO. 00760866C 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 Opera tor's Manual is a n integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must be main[...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts ar e potentially hazardou s. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who re cognizes the potential h azards and follows reason able safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all it s safety equi pment properly att a ched to minim[...]

In order to reduce accidents and enha nce the safe operation of mowers, Alamo Gr oup Ag Division, in cooperation with other industry ma nufacturers has developed the AE M/FEMA Industrial and Agricul- tural Mower Safety Practices video and guide book. The video will familiari ze and instruct mower -tractor operators in safe practic es when using ind[...]

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©2005 Alamo Group Inc. T able of Content s SAFETY SECTION ........ ................................. ............................................ .............. ........... 1- 1 General Safety Instructions and P ractices ................ ................... ................. ................ ................. ..... ............... 1-2 Operator Saf[...]

©2005 Alamo Group Inc. Cutting Component Inspection ..................... ................ .................... ................ ................... ...... ............. .......... 4-18 DRIVING THE TRACTOR AN D IMPLEMENT ............. .................... ................... ................ ................... ...... .... 4-19 Starting the Tracto[...]

Safety Section 1-1 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY SECTION[...]

SAFETY SE4 05/05 Safety Section 1-2 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A safe and careful operator is the best operator . Sa fety is of primary impo rtance to the m anufacturer and should be to the ow ner/operator. Most accidents can be avoided by bein g aware of your equipment, yo ur surroundings, and obser[...]

SAFETY SE4 05/05 Safety Section 1-3 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Operator Safety In stuctions an d Practices Engine Exhaust, some of its constituent s, an d certain vehicle co mponent s cont ain or emit chemicals known to the st ate of California to caus e cancer an d birth de fects or other reproductive harm. (S G-30) Battery posts, termina ls[...]

SAFETY SE4 05/05 Safety Section 1-4 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MA Y CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS! T ractors with or witho ut an Implement att ached can of ten be noisy enough to cause permanent hearin g loss. We r ecommend that you always wear hearing protection if the noise in the Operator ’s po sition exce[...]

SAFETY SE4 05/05 Safety Section 1-5 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices U se ex t reme cau ti on w h en ge tti ng on t o th e I mp l emen t t o per f orm repa i rs, ma i n t enance an d w h en removing a ccumulated ma teri al. Only stand on solid flat surfac es to ensure good footing . Use a ladder[...]

SAFETY SE4 05/05 Safety Section 1-6 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY U se ex t reme care w h en l ower i ng or un f o ldi ng th e i mp l emen t’ s w i ngs. M a k e sure no b ys t an d ers are close by or underneath the wings. Allow am ple clearance around the implement when fo lding or unfolding the wings. Use extreme cautio n ar ound buildings o[...]

SAFETY SE4 05/05 Safety Section 1-7 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Never allow children to operate, ride on , or come close to the T r actor or Implement. Usually , 16-17 year-o ld children who are mature and respon sible can operate the imple ment with adult supervision , if they have read and underst and the Operator’s Manuals, been tra ined [...]

SAFETY SE4 05/05 Safety Section 1-8 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY I n case o f mec hi nca l diffi cu lt y d ur i ng opera ti on, p l ace th e t ransm i ss i on i n th e par k pos iti on, se t the par king brake, shut down all power , including the PT O and the engine and remove the key . W ait until all rotating mo tion has stop before dismounti[...]

SAFETY SE4 05/05 Safety Section 1-9 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY M any var i e d o bj ects, suc h as w i re, ca bl e, rope, o r c h a i ns, can b ecome e ntang l e d i n t h e operat i ng part s of the mower head. These items could then swing outside the housing at greater velocities than the blades. Such a situation is extremely hazar dous and[...]

SAFETY SE4 05/05 Safety Section 1-10 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Do not operator or pull the mower into st anding water . When uplift or fan type mower blad es contact water th ey can be seve rely deflecte d downward causing possible failure of bl ade resulting in serious boldly injury to the op erator or bystander s. (SGM-15) Use extreme caut[...]

SAFETY SE4 05/05 Safety Section 1-11 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Connecting or Di sconnecting Implement Safety Instructions and Prac- tices Do not turn so sharp or lift mowe r so high to produce a severe "knocking" of the Driveline which will cause accelerated wear and br eakage of drive train components and could result in possible [...]

SAFETY SE4 05/05 Safety Section 1-12 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Inst ructions and Practices Be particularly careful when transp orting the Implement with the T ractor . Turn curves or go up hills only at a low speed and using a gradual steering angle. Rear mounted implements m ove the center of g ravity to the rea r and r[...]

SAFETY SE4 05/05 Safety Section 1-13 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T ransport only at safe speeds. Ser ious accident s and injuries can resu lt from operating this equipment at unsafe sp eeds. Understand the Tractor and Implement and how it handles before tr ansporting on street s and highwa ys. Make sure th e T ractor steering and brak es are i[...]

SAFETY SE4 05/05 Safety Section 1-14 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Saf ety Instructions and Practices Y our driving vision may be reduced o r impaired by the tractor , cab , or impl ement. Before driving on public roadways identify any limited vision areas, and make adjustment s to your opera ting position, mirrors, and t[...]

SAFETY SE4 05/05 Safety Section 1-15 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Never attempt to lubricate, adjust, or remove material fr om the Implement while it is in motion or while tractor engine is ru nning. Make sure the tr actor engine is of f before working on the Implement. (SG-20) Periodically inspect all moving part s fo r wear and replace when n[...]

SAFETY SE4 05/05 Safety Section 1-16 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY S torage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices Concluding Safety In structions and Practices DO NOT weld or repair rot ati ng mower comp onents. Welds and other repairs may cause s evere vibration and/or comp onent failure resulting in part be ing thrown from the mower ca[...]

SAFETY SE4 05/05 Safety Section 1-17 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Location ITEM P ART NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. 00725746 1 DANGER Peligro-S panish T ranslation 2. 00773723 1 DANGER Peligro -S panish Driveline 3. 007491 17 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard 4. 00756004 1 DANGER Shield Missing (Not Shown) 5. 00756005 1 DANGER Rotating Driveline (Not S[...]

SAFETY SE4 05/05 Safety Section 1-18 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Description Peligro T ranslation, If you do not know how to read English, please find someone who knows how to read English. P/N 00725746 PELIGRO! S panish T ranslati on for Driveline Safety P/N 00773723 DANGER! Multi-Hazard Decal (Refer T o Front Cover) P/N 007491 17 DANGE[...]

SAFETY SE4 05/05 Safety Section 1-19 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DANGER! Rotating Driveline Keep Away , Contact can cause death. P/N 00756005 DANGER! Make certain that drivelin es are correct length and are se curely att ached. P/N 00756494 DANGER! Keep Away Thrown Object s. P/N 00769737 DANGER! Maintain shield s and de flectors in good condit[...]

SAFETY SE4 05/05 Safety Section 1-20 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY For safety and to guarantee optimu m product reliability alwa ys use genuine RHINO r eplacement parts. P/N 00760657 Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transport or operate without the SM V . P/N 03200347 Operator's Manu al (with repair p[...]

SAFETY SE4 05/05 Safety Section 1-21 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY SE4 Logo P/N 091 1000010 Logo Product Name: Rhino P/N D302 P/N D303 Logo Produc t Name: Rhin o P/N 2738332 Red Reflectors[...]

SAFETY SE4 05/05 Safety Section 1-22 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intend ed to explain in broad te rms the concep t and effect of federal laws and regula tions concerning emplo yer and employe e equipment oper at ors. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law an d should not b[...]

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Introduction Section 2-1 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SECTION[...]

INTRODUCTION SE4 05/05 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Rotary Cutter is designed with ca re and built with quality materials by skilled worker s. 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 SE4 05/05 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Y our RHINO SE4 & 42 mower is designed for light- duty cutting such as pasture mowing, weed, and grass control. With a reasonable amount of preventive maintenanc e, your Mower will prov ide years of dependable service. For Non-Agricultural use, OSHA, ASAE, SAE[...]

INTRODUCTION SE4 05/05 Introduction Section 2-4 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, comp letely underst and the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement. 2. Fill out the Warranty Card in fu [...]

Assembly Section 3-1 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y SECTION[...]

ASSEMBLY SE4 05/05 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y DEALER SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Set up mower as re ceived from fact ory with these instructions. Refer to complete check list when setup is finished. Select a suit able working area. Open pa rts box and lay out part s to make location easy . Refer to Parts List s in Section 6 of [...]

ASSEMBLY SE4 05/05 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y A-FRAME INST ALLA TION (FIGURE AsmP-R-0017) 1. Attach “A” Frames (1) to inside o f welded hitch bracket s on Mainframe, insert Hitch Pin (12), Bushing (1 5), flat- washer (1 1), lockwasher (14) and install nu t (13). Then att ach to lug hitch with bolt (22) and locknut [...]

ASSEMBLY SE4 05/05 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y HYDRAULIC RELIEF ASSEMB L Y (P/N 3570) FIGURE 6 Hydraulic Relief Assembly (3570), also known as check chai n, is available for attachment to front of cutter as an accessory . Check chains are used to control cut heigh t and especially allows cutte r to always be lowered to [...]

Operation Sectio n 4-1 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION SECTION[...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-2 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION RHINO SE4 ROT AR Y MOWER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Rhino SE4 rotary mowers are manufac tured with quality material by sk illed workers. These mowers are designed to cut gr ass, weeds, small brush and other veg etative mate rial up to 1” diamete r in areas such as pastures[...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-3 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION S t andard Equipment and Specifications SE4 Horsepower Required (Min.) 15 HP Cutting Capacity (Max.) 1” Cutting Height 1-1/4” Min. Safety Deflector S td. Cutting Width 48” T ransport Width 51-3/16” Overall Length 83” Weight (Approx.) 435 lbs. Hitch CA T I Blade[...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-4 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. OPERA TOR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualifi ed operator . A qualified operator ha s read and understands th e implement and tractor Ope rator ’s Ma nua ls and is experienced in implement and tractor operation and all associate[...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-5 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 2. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS The tractor used to operate the mower must have the power capacity to lift, pull, and operate the Power T ake Off (P T O) at the mower ’s rated speed while traveling at a ground speed betwee n 2 and 5 MPH. Operating the mower with a tracto r th[...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-6 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2.3 T ractor Horsepower The horsepower re quired to operate the mowe r depends on several operating fa ctors including the ve getation to be cut, terrain condition, oper ator experience, cond ition of the mower and tractor , and others. For most mowing conditions, the CY6[...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-7 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 2.6 Power T ake Off (PTO) Depending on th e unit, the mower is designed to operate at a PTO spee d of 540 or 1000 RPM. Mo st tractors operate at either 540, or a combina tion of 540 and 1000 RPM P T O speeds. The operating speed of the mower and tractor ca n be determine[...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-8 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.1 Boarding the T ractor Use both hands and equ ipped handrails and step s for supp or t when boarding the tr actor . Never use control levers for suppor t when mounting the tractor . Seat your self in the operator’s seat and secure th e seat belt around you. Never all[...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-9 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 4. ST ARTING THE TRACTOR The operat or must have a co mplete under standing of the place ment, funct ion, and opera tional use of all tractor cont rols before starting the tractor . Review the tractor operator ’s manu al and consult an a uthorized dealer for tractor op[...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-10 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. Make sure the tractor is equipped with the correct PT O shaft. Ch ange shaf ts if needed. 2. Shorten or remove the tractor dr awbar to avoid interference wh en raising and lowering the mower . 3. Board the tractor and st art the engine. Posi- tion the tr actor to the [...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-11 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 6.1 Setting Mower Height 1. Park the tractor and mowe r on level ground. 2. Using the 3-point hitch control lever , position the front of the mower with th e side skids 1” less off the ground than desired cut h eight. For example , for a 3” cut, position th e skids [...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-12 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.2 Setting Deck Pitch T o facilitate safe and efficient operation, the mower should be operated with the deck appr oximately 3/4” LOWER IN THE FR ONT THAN THE REAR. Operating the mower at this pitch will allow the mower to cut the grass on ly once and requires less wo[...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-13 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 7.1 Driveline Length Check When fitting the mower to the tractor , the telescoping dr iveline must be inspected to ensure that at its most compressed position, the pr ofiles do not “bottom out”, and when at it s farthest extended position , there is sufficie nt enga[...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-14 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Shorten the driveline profiles as follows : • Remove the driveline from the tractor . • Position the mower to the point with the shortest distance be tween the tractor PT O shaft a nd cutter gearbox. Shut do wn the tractor and securely block the mo wer in this positi[...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-15 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION N ever wor k un d er th e I mp l emen t , th e f ramewor k , or any lift e d componen t unless the Implement is securely supported or blo cked up to prevent sudd en or inadvertent falling which could cause serious injury or even death. (SG- 14) Periodically inspect all [...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-16 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.2 Mower Pre- O peration Inspection /S ervice Before each mowe r use, a complete inspection and service is r equired to ensur e the mower is in a good and safe working condition. Dama ged and/or broken parts should be repai red and/or replaced immediately . T o ensure t[...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-17 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION All Safety Shields, Guards and Safety devices including (but not limited to) - the Deflectors , Chain Guards, S teel Guards, Ge arbox Shields, PTO integral shields, and Retractable Door Shields should be u sed and mainta ined in good working conditio n. All safety devic[...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-18 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Inspect blades and blade bo lts for looseness and excessive wear . Make sure the mower is securely blocked up before crawling beneath. Replace damaged, worn an d missing blades as complete sets to maint a in rotary balance during operation. • Ensure carrier hub nut[...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-19 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport requ ires the operator p ossess a thorough knowledg e of the model be ing operated an d precautions to t ake while driving with an atta ched implem ent. Ensure the tractor has the cap acity to handle the weight[...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-20 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T ransport only at safe speeds. Ser ious accident s and injuries can resu lt from operating this equipment at unsafe sp eeds. Understand the Tractor and Implement and how it handles before tr ansporting on street s and highwa ys. Make sure th e T ractor steering and brak[...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-21 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9.2 Brake and Differential Lock Setting Make sure the tr actor brakes are in g ood operating condition. T ractor brakes can be se t to operate independently allowing sin gle rear wheel br aking action or locked together to provide simult aneous rear wheel braking. FOR M[...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-22 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.4 Driving the T ractor and Mower S tart of f driving at a slow speed and gradua lly increase your speed while maintaining com plete control of the tractor and mower . Moving slowly at first will also pr event the tractor from rear ing up and loss of steering control. T[...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-23 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines When crossing ditches with steep banks or going up sharp inclines, it is possib le that the main driveline inner pr ofile will penetrate into the outer housing to its maximu m depth until the assembly becomes solid (driveline is a[...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-24 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Inclines and ditches should be app roached along a line which is at an an gle as shown. Thi s type of path will reduce the possib ility of over-collapse of the driveline and re sulting damage . If the gradient is so steep that such as approach increa ses the possibility [...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-25 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION M any var i e d o bj ec t s, suc h as w i re, ca bl e, rope, o r c h a i ns, can b ecome e n t ang l e d i n th e opera ti ng part s of the mower head. These items could then swing outside the housing at greater velocities than the blades. Such a situation is extremely [...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-26 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Rotary Mowers are ca pable unde r adverse conditions of throwing objects for great dist ances (100 yards o r more) and cau sing serious injury or death. Follow safety messages carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 100 Y ARDS UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflectors,[...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-27 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10.4 PTO RPM and Ground S peed Ground speed for mowing will depend upon the height, type , and density of vege tation to be cut. Recommend ed speed for efficient mower pe rformance is be tween 2 and 5 mph. Operate the mower at its full rated PT O speed to maint ain blad[...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-28 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Mow only in conditions where you have clear visib ility in daylight or with ade quate artificial lighting. Never mow in darkness or foggy conditions wher e you can not clearly see at least 10 0 yards in front and to the sides of the tractor a nd mower . Make sure that yo[...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-29 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Do not let the Blades turn when the Mower Deck is raised for any reason, including clea rance or f or turning. R a ising the Mower deck exposes the Cutting Blades which creates a potentially se rious hazard and could cause serious injury or even death from object s thro[...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-30 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.6 S hutting Down the Implement T o shut down the implement, first bring the tractor to a complete stop. Then slow down the im plement by reducing the eng ine speed before d isengaging the PT O. W ait for all motion to st op before proceedi ng to drive or shut down the[...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-31 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Never stand or allow another person to st and between a running T ractor and the Mower when disconnectin g the Imple ment from th e T ractor 3-po int hitch. T o disconnect the mowe r , first extend the tractor 3- point hitch top link to remove tension on the top link hi[...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-32 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 12. MOWER STORAGE Properly prep aring and storing th e mower at the end of the season is critical to maintaining it s appearance and to help ensure years of de pendable service. The following ar e suggested stora ge procedures: • Thoroughly clean all debr is off the mo[...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-33 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Before transporting th e tractor and mower , idle the tractor engine, disengag e the PT O and wait for all mower moving parts to come to a complete stop. Once all mower part s are completely stopped, raise the mower to transport height. NOTE: When raising the mower , ma[...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-34 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Make cert ain that the “Slow Moving V ehicl e” (SMV) sign is installed in such a way as to be clearly visible and legibl e. When transporting the Equipme nt use the T ractor flashing warning light s and follow all local traffic regulations. (SG-6 ) The SMV (Slow-Mo v[...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-35 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Reduce spee d before turn ing or applying the brakes. Ensure that both brake p edals are locked together when operating on pub lic roads. OPS-U- 0023 13.3 Hauling the T ractor and Implement Before transporting a loaded tractor an d implement, measure the height and widt[...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-36 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Arrange the chain s so that when tighten ed, the chains are pulling downward and again st themselves. Carefully ti ghten the secu ring chains or other fasteners used as much as possible using boomers or binders to apply ma ximum tension. Use extreme care when att aching [...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-37 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 14. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Remedy Not Cutting Clean Blades dull. Sharpen or replace Blades. Carrier RPM too low . Use correct PT O speed and check for correct gearbox ra tio. See specifica- tions. T ires mashing do wn grass. Reverse dire ction of c[...]

OPERATION SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-38 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Gearbox Overheating Low on lubricant Fill to level plug Improper type lubricant. Replace with proper lubricant. Excessive trash build-up around Remove trash. gearbox. Bearing or gears set up improperly . Consult your dealer . S treaking Conditions Conditions to o wet for[...]

Maintenanc e Section 5-1 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION[...]

MAINTENANCE SE4 05/05 Maintenance Section 5-2 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Before operat ing your Rotary Cutter , make sure it is properly lubricated and thor oughly inspected. On ly a minimum of time and effo rt is required to regularly lub r icate and maint ain this machine to pr ovide long life and trouble free oper ation. Always disenga[...]

MAINTENANCE SE4 05/05 Maintenance Section 5-3 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Gearbox Lubrication The gearbox should be full (18 ounces). 54 liters and not require addition al lubricant unless the box is cracked or a seal is lea king. It is recommended that the 1/8" oil leve l plug (Figure MntP-R-0009) be removed after ev ery 10 hours of [...]

MAINTENANCE SE4 05/05 Maintenance Section 5-4 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Driveline Lubrication Grease Fittings are located on the Cross Assemb ly of each U-Joint and on the telescoping tu bes. Grease the U-Joint af ter each 8 hours of u se. (Figure MntP-R-001 0) . Do not force grease through the Needle Cup Assemblies. Grease the telescopi[...]

MAINTENANCE SE4 05/05 Maintenance Section 5-5 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SHEAR PIN YOKE LUBRICA TION Y oke is supplied with a grea se fitting to lube betwee en gearbox shaft and yoke. This allows yoke to spin freely on gearbox shaf t when pin shears. Failure to lube may cause yoke to gall and spin weld to shaft. Small amount of grease ad [...]

MAINTENANCE SE4 05/05 Maintenance Section 5-6 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE REMOV AL T o remove blades for sharpening or replacement. Remove lock nut from blade bolt. NOTE: Inspect lock nut af ter removal and repla ce if threads are damaged. Always replace nut when replacing blade bolt. When installing blades be sure and check bla de b[...]

MAINTENANCE SE4 05/05 Maintenance Section 5-7 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE STORAGE Y our rot ary cutter repr esents an investment from which you should get the greatest po ssible benefit. Therefore, when the sea son is over , the cutter should be thoroughly checked and prep ared for stora ge so that a minimum amount of work will be requ ire[...]

MAINTENANCE SE4 05/05 Maintenance Section 5-8 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE GEARBOX SER VICE INSTRUCTIONS GEARBOX DISASSEMBL Y (Mnt-R-0040) 1. Remove 6 capscrews (Ref .#16) from in put shaft bearin g housing (R ef. #13). 2. T ap around circumference of bearing housing (Ref. #13) to loosen housing and shims. Th en (Ref. #9) pull complete shaf[...]

MAINTENANCE SE4 05/05 Maintenance Section 5-9 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Input Shaf t Dissassembly and Assembly 1.Remove snap ring (Ref. #1 1) and then remove be aring housing (Ref. #13) by holding end of shaf t which does not have a cross hole or sp lines and t ap opposite e nd of shaft on solid surface. Shock force will remove housing f[...]

MAINTENANCE SE4 05/05 Maintenance Section 5-10 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE DISASSEMBL Y OUTPUT SHAFT (FIG Mnt-R-0042) 1.Install slotted nut (Re f 18, Mnt-R-0040 ) onto shaf t and then tap shaft end on so lid surface to remove lower bearing an d spacer . 2.Remove snap ring (Ref #7) and th en repeat above procedure to remove upper bear ing. [...]

MAINTENANCE SE4 05/05 Maintenance Section 5-11 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE MAIN GEARBOX 1.Remove bearing (Ref. #8 Figure 8 ) from inside main housing. A special slide hammer puller (PROTO No. 405 6) or equal may be required to remove bearing. Press in new be aring using driving tube or pipe with approximate same OD. as bearing. Seat outer [...]

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

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

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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[...]

• 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 revie[...]

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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 revie[...]

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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 revie[...]