Servis-Rhino RC-12 manual

©2006 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 Published 12/05 Effective Seri al No. RC-12-10040 through cu rrent Part No. 00726339C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.com FLAIL SHREDDER This Opera tor's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must be [...]

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

T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION .... .................................................................. .................... 1-1 General Safety Instructions and Practi ces ............... ................................. ................ ........... 1-2 Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices ............. .........................[...]

Tractor Pre-Operation Inspec tion/Service ......... ............................ ............................ ......... 4-15 Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Servic e .............. ................................................. ........... 4-15 DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMEN T ................ ............................ .............. .......[...]

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

SAFETY RC12 12-05 Safety Section 1-2 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices Operator Safety Instructions and Practices A safe and careful operator is the best operator . Sa fety is of primary im portance to the manufact urer and should be to the ow ner/opera tor . Most accidents can be avoided by being awar e of[...]

SAFETY RC12 12-05 Safety Section 1-3 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY The rotating p arts of this machine continue to rot ate even afte r the PT O has been turned of f. The operator should r emain in his seat for 60 seco nds afte r the brake has been set, the PT O disengaged, the tractor turn ed off, a nd all evidence of rot ation has ceased. (S3P [...]

SAFETY RC12 12-05 Safety Section 1-4 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. 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 urers instructions when handling oil, solvents , cleansers, and any other chemical agen t. (SG-22) KEEP A WA Y FROM ROT A TING ELEMEN TS to prevent entanglement and possible serious injury or death. (SG-24)[...]

SAFETY RC12 12-05 Safety Section 1-5 © 2005 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 maint ained. Should a mechanical or Tractor control failu re occur while operating, immediately shut down the T ractor and perform rep airs before resuming oper[...]

SAFETY RC12 12-05 Safety Section 1-6 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Fl a il M owers are capa bl e un d er a d verse con diti ons o f th row i ng objects for great dist ances (100 yards o r more) and causing ser ious injury or death. Follow safety messages carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY AR E WITHIN 100 Y ARDS UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflect[...]

SAFETY RC12 12-05 Safety Section 1-7 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Never allow children to op erate, ride on, or come close to the T ractor or Implement. Usually , 16-17 year -old children who ar e mature and responsible can operate the impleme nt with ad ult supervision, if the y have read and underst and the Operator’s Manuals, been tr a ine[...]

SAFETY RC12 12-05 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, set the parking brake, shut down all po wer , including the PT O and the engine and remove the key . Wait until all rot ating motion has stop before dismountin[...]

SAFETY RC12 12-05 Safety Section 1-9 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Avoid m owing in reverse direction wh en possible. Check to ma ke sure there are no persons behind the mower and us e extreme care when mowing in r everse. Mow only at a slow ground speed where you can safe ly ope rate and control the tractor and mowe r . Never mow an area that y[...]

SAFETY RC12 12-05 Safety Section 1-10 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Connecting or Disconnecting Im plement Safety Instructions and Practices T ransporting Safety Instructions and Practices DO NOT allow any person under a folded wing unless wing is secur ely locked up or suppor ted. DO NOT approach the Imple ment unless the T ractor is turned off[...]

SAFETY RC12 12-05 Safety Section 1-11 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Be particularly ca reful when transporting the Im plement with the T ractor . T urn curves or go up hills only at a low speed and using a grad ual steering angle. Rear mounted implements move the cent er of gravity to th e rear and rem ove weight from the front whee ls. Make cer[...]

SAFETY RC12 12-05 Safety Section 1-12 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T ransport only at safe speeds. Seri ous accidents a nd injuries can r esult from operating this equipmen t at unsafe speeds. Unde rstand the T r actor and Implement and ho w it handles before transporting on street s and highways. Make sure the Tractor steering and brake s are [...]

SAFETY RC12 12-05 Safety Section 1-13 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Safet y Instructions and Practices Secure the Implement for tr ansport before tr avelin g on public roads. For pull- type Implement s, secure the cent er axle using cylinder stops or transpo rt pin and pro perly attach a safety cha in between the Implemen[...]

SAFETY RC12 12-05 Safety Section 1-14 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Never attempt to lubricate, adju st, or remove materia l from the Im plement while it is in motion or while tractor engine is ru nning. Ma ke su re the tractor engine is of f before working on the Implement. (SG-20) Periodically inspect all moving p arts for wear and r eplace wh[...]

SAFETY RC12 12-05 Safety Section 1-15 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Concluding Safety Instr uctions and Practices NOTE: Rhino supplies safety decals on this produ ct to promote safe operation. Da mage to the decals may occur while in shipping, us e, or recond itioning. Rhin o cares abou t the safety of its customers, oper ators, and bystanders, [...]

SAFETY RC12 12-05 Safety Section 1-16 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY . ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1 002369 1 DANGER Flail Multi-Hazard 2 00725739 1 W ARNING Us e/Re pair Shields & Guards 3 999001 1 W ARNING Maintain W eight for S teerage 4 00725746 1 PELIGRO S panish - Get T ranslation 5 00756004 3(( 1)) DANGER Driveline Shield Miss[...]

SAFETY RC12 12-05 Safety Section 1-17 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY 16 00725713 1 INSTRUCT Lubrication Chart, RC Fla ils 17 00725738 1 INSTRUCT Notice to Owner 18 00725715 2 INSTRUCT Pick Up From Lift Points Only 19 00725720 1 INSTRUCT Belt Adjustment 20 00725745 1 INSTRUCT Quick Coupler Hitch Only 21 02964510 1 IMPORT ANT Genuine Part s, Flail [...]

SAFETY RC12 12-05 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! Mult-Hazard W arning. Failing to follow these Safety Messages[...]

SAFETY RC12 12-05 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 Aw ay - Thrown Objects. In spect area before mowing. Do not let rot ating blades contact[...]

SAFETY RC12 12-05 Safety Section 1-20 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Information that Grease Fitting is present and must apply grease. P/N 000678 8 Hour Lubrication Chart P/N 00725713 Operator's Manu al (with repair p arts) and warranty was attached to this implement during fina l inspection. P/N 00763977 Logo Product Name: Rhino P/N D302[...]

SAFETY RC12 12-05 Safety Section 1-21 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY P/N D303 Logo Produc t Name: R hino W AR NING! - Guard Missing, Do Not Operate P/N 00775933 W AR NING! Tractor rearing P/N 999001 Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transport or operate without the SM V . P/N 03200347[...]

SAFETY RC12 12-05 Safety Section 1-22 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Red Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visible. P/N 1458392 Amber Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visible. P/N 1458393 INFORMA TION - Use Genuine Rhino Flail Parts P/N 02964510 W ARNING! Never u se your hand to check for oil leaks. Always use paper or cardb oard. P/N 00[...]

SAFETY RC12 12-05 Safety Section 1-23 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY INFORMA TION - Operator ’s Manual Inside P/N 00776481 W AR NING! Do not operate with Belt Shield removed. Finger(s) may be pinched of f if caught between V -Belt and Pulley . P/N 00758194 Instructions for operation a nd maintenance o f Flail Shredders. P/N 00725747 Instruction[...]

SAFETY RC12 12-05 Safety Section 1-24 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Instructions for Lif ting Unit with chain or ca ble. P/N 00725715 Instructions for proper Belt T ension. P/N 00725720 Instructions to use CA T III Quick Coupler Hitch. P/N 00725745 Model Name- RC12 00725626[...]

SAFETY RC12 12-05 Safety Section 1-25 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNING! Avoid Bodily Injury , Use 1000 RPM PT O S peed Only . P/N D1 14 INFORMA TION - 5 Y ear Gearbox W arranty P/N 00771283 IMPORT ANT! Required For Jackshaft Unit. Suggested for standa rd shaft. P/N D102[...]

SAFETY RC12 12-05 Safety Section 1-26 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intend ed to explain in broa d terms the conc ept and effect of federal laws and re gulations concerning emplo yer and employe e equipment oper at ors. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should n ot [...]

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

INTRODUCTION RC12 12-05 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Flail Shredder is designed with care and built with quality material s by skilled workers. Proper assembly , maintenance, and ope rating practices, as described in this manual, will help t he owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine.[...]

INTRODUCTION RC12 12-05 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION A TTENTION OWNER/OPERA TOR BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: • Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, completely un derst and the Safety Messages and instr uctions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and Shred der . • Fill out the W arranty Car[...]

INTRODUCTION RC12 12-05 Introduction Section 2-4 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES • Read the TRACT O R Owner's Manual as well as this ma nual before attempting to inst all or operate the mower . • Know all the controls and how to sto p quickly . Know how to operate the RC12 before attempting to mow with i[...]

INTRODUCTION RC12 12-05 Introduction Section 2-5 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Remove all foreign object s from, and sta y clear of, the front of the cutter unit. Do not get near the r otating knives. • Disengage power to the mower befor e startin g the engine. • Never allow anyone near the equipment while in ope[...]

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

ASSEMBLY RC12 12-05 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y The RC Flail Shredders are su pplied with a Cat III 3-Point Hitch on lift- type models or a tongue hitch assemb ly on pull-type models. SHIPPING ST AND REMOV AL • Use overhead hoist to lower machine from shipping position. Use a 5000 pound cap acity hoist. • Support mo[...]

ASSEMBLY RC12 12-05 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y • Attach gear box shield (item 1) to gearbox with four 5/8" bolts, flatwashe rs and lockwashers. Asm-FL- 0065. • Bolt shield mount plate (item 2) to topside of front edge of gea rbox shield with tw o 3/8" bolt s, flatwashers and lockwashers. Asm-FL-006 5.[...]

ASSEMBLY RC12 12-05 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y • Place key (item 1) in en d of jackshaft and slide roun d end of P TO shaft o ver jackshaft. Attach with two 3/8" set screws (item 2). Align set screw s with dimples in jack shaft. Apply thread locking co mpound to thre ads to prevent loosening. Ensure driveline an[...]

ASSEMBLY RC12 12-05 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y 3-POINT HITCH ASSEMBL Y INST ALLA TION (Lift Models Only) • Raise hitch into position with hoist. Place narrow sect ion of lower hitch between mounting plates on front of mower . Fasten with 1-7/16" pins (ite m 1) to lower holes and lock with snapper pin (item 2). A[...]

ASSEMBLY RC12 12-05 Assembly Section 3-6 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y A TT ACHING AXLE ASSEMBLIES TO MAIN WHEEL BAR TUBE • Mark desired row sp acing with chalk on wheel bar . Keep outer axle assemblies as close to each end of the shredder to balance load a nd prevent scalping. Fasten axle assemblies (item 1) to wheel bar (item 2) with clam[...]

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

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-2 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION RHINO RC12 FLAIL SHREDDER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS . The RC Flail is primarily designed to shred crop residue su ch as cotton stalks, corn, rice straw , milo, rye grass and similar crop s. Shredder should be operated at 1000 P TO RPM only , at a ground speed of 2 to 5 mph[...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-3 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 1. St andard Equipment and S pecifications RC 12 Cutting Width 144” Overall Width 156” Cutting Height Range 1-18” Cuttershaft Dia meter 10-3/4” Lift T ype Hitch CA T II-III Q.H. Semi Mount Hitch CA T II-III Q.H. Pull T y pe Hitch Clevis Min. HP Requ ired (Lift t[...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-4 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T ractor Requirements 2.OPERA T OR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qual ified operator . A qualified operator has read and under- stands the impl ement and tractor Operator’s Manuals and is experienced in implement and tr actor operat[...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-5 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION The tractor used to operate the mower must have t he power , capacity and required equip ment to safely operate the mowe r at a ground spee d between 2 and 5 MP H. Operating th e mower with a tra ctor that does not meet the follow ing requireme nts may cause tractor or [...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-6 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2.3 T ractor Horsepower The horsepower requ ired to operate the mower depen ds on many factors including the veget ation to be cut, terrain con dition, oper ator exper ience, and condition of the mower and tracto r . For mo st mowing condition, t he RC12 requires a tract[...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-7 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION If operating an older model tractor w here the tractor ’s transmis sion and PT O utilize on ma ster clutch, an over- running clutch must be used between the PT O outpu t shaft and the driveline of the mo wer . Consult an authorized tractor dealer to purchase an d inst[...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-8 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never allow c hildren or ot her person s to ride o n the Tractor or Implement. Falling off can result in se rious injury or death. (SG-10) Do not mount the T ractor while the tractor is moving. Mount the T ractor only when the T ractor and all moving par ts are comp lete[...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-9 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 4. ST ARTING THE TRACT OR The operat or must have a complete un derstanding of the p lacement, function, and operationa l use of all tractor cont rols before starting the tractor . Review the tractor operator ’s manual an d consult an autho rized dealer for tractor op[...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-10 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Pull T ype Models Cutting height is set by adjusting ratchet jack which rotate s rear wheel bar . On units fitted with hydraulic cylinder , height is set by addin g split collar spa cers around cylinder r od. Avoid any scalping or grou nd cont act which may result in kn[...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-11 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION The mower ’s cutting heig ht is set by positioning th e roller assembly for each mower section. Each section must be set at the same height to ensure a n even cut ac ross the entire width of the mower . 1. Place the tractor and mo wer on a level surface and completel[...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-12 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.1 Leveling Deck T o Facilitate a safe and ef ficient mowing operation, the mower should be oper ated parallel to the ground at all times. Never operate if front or rear of mower is tilted upward. Objects may be discharged at high speeds causing possible injury or even[...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-13 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 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 engagement between the profile[...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 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 between the tractor PTO shaft and cutter gearbox. Shut down th e tractor and securely block the mower in this position. [...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-15 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Periodically inspect all moving p arts for wear and r eplace when necessary with authorized service p arts. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken p arts, and leaky or loose fittings. Make sure all p ins have cotter pins and washers. Serio us injury ma y occur from n[...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-16 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION All S a f e t y Shi e ld s, G uar d s an d S a f e t y d ev i ces i nc l u di ng (b u t no t li m it e d t o ) - the Deflectors, S teel Guards, Gearbox Shields, P TO integral shields , and Retractable Door Shields should be used and maintained in good working condition.[...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-17 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION • Ensure rubb er deflecto rs are in position and not damaged. Replace worn, broken , and missing sections imm ediately . • Ensure th e rollers are in good co ndition and rota te freely . • Ensure the dr iveline inte gral shield is in good condition and rotate fre[...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-18 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9. DRIVING THE TRACTO R AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport req uires the operator possess a th orough knowledge of th e model being operate d and precautions to t ake while driving with an attached implem ent. Ensure the tractor has the capacity to handle the weight o[...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-19 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION T ransport only at safe speeds. Seri ous accidents a nd injuries can r esult from operating this equipmen t at unsafe speeds. Unde rstand the T r actor and Implement and ho w it handles before transporting on street s and highways. Make sure the Tractor steering and br[...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-20 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.3 Raising the Mower Using the tractor 3-point hi tch control le ver , raise the mower of f the ground about 6” , or just high enough to clear any ground obst acles. When raising the mower , make su re all connection points are securely a ttached an d at least 1” c[...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-21 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Always disengage the tractor di fferen tial lock when turnin g. When engaged the dif ferential lock will prevent or limit the tractor from turning. During normal cutting conditions, locking the diff erential provides no bene fit and should not be used. T urning Proc ed[...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-22 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Lif t-type unit s - Do not disengage P TO at end of row . Reduce speed and lower RPM. Raise 3-Poin t lift and proceed with turn. Only raise machine suf ficiently to clear from turn. High loads are pl aced on U-Jo ints when shredder is raised at steep an gles causing pre[...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-23 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION When confronted with an incline or ditch, do not approach fr om an angle which is perpe ndicular or straight on as damage to over collap se of the driveline may occur . When crossing such terrain, the wings sh ould be fully lowered for a lowe r center of gravity and ad[...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-24 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION E x t reme care s h ou ld b e t a k en w h en opera ti ng near l oose o bj ec t s suc h as gravel, rocks, wire, and othe r debris. Inspe ct the area befo re mowing. Foreign objects sho uld be removed from the site to pr event machine damage and/or bodily injury or even [...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-25 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10.1 Foreign Debris Hazards Before mowin g, inspect the area to ma ke sure there are no fore ign objects that the mo wer blades could hit or b ecome entangled with. Remov e all foreign object s and debris. If object s are too big to remove, ma rk them c learly and be s[...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-26 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Fl a il M owers are capa bl e un d er a d verse con diti ons o f th row i ng objects for great dist ances (100 yards o r more) and causing ser ious injury or death. Follow safety messages carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY AR E WITHIN 100 Y ARDS UNLESS: -Front and Re[...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 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 mowe r performance is be tween 2 and 5 mph. Operate the mower at its full rated PT O speed to maintain blad[...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-28 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 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 you have clear visibil ity in daylight or with adequate arti f icial lighting. Never mow in darkness or fogg y cond itions where you c[...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-29 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. 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 dow n [...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-30 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1. DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR Before disconnectin g the mower , the PTO must be disengaged and all motion at a complete stop. Move the mower to a leve l storage location and lower to the ground . If the mower is not resting securely on the groun d, block[...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-31 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Never stand o r allow another pe rson to stan d between a running T ractor and the Mower when disconnecting the Imp lement from the T ractor 3-point hitch. Always shut the T ractor off completely and set the p arking brake before attempting to disconnect th e Mower pin[...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-32 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION If the tractor ’s hyd raulic pump is not independen t of the tr actor PT O, or if t he tractor PT O has to be run to have hydraulic power , disconnect the mowe r driveline fr om t he tractor P TO output shaf t. Secure the driveline to the mower deck to prevent drive l[...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-33 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 13.1 T ransp orting on Public Roadways Extreme caution should be used wh en transporting the tractor an d implement on public roadways. The tractor must be eq uipped with all required s afety warnin g features including a SMV emblem and flashing w arning lights to al e[...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-34 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Make sure that all tractor flashing warning light s, headlight s, and brake/t ail lights ar e functioning properly be fore proceedi ng onto public roads. W hile newer model tr actors have plenty of lighting t o provide warning sig nals and operating lightin g, most olde[...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-35 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 13.2 Hauling the T ractor and Implement Before transporting a loaded tra ctor and implement, measure the height and width d imensions and gross weight of the comp lete loaded unit. Ensure that the load will be in compliance with the legal limits set for the areas that [...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-36 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Remedy Excessive Vi brations Check gearb ox bolts. T ighten if loose Check for missing knives on Replace missing kn ives cutter shaft. Check to see if knives are F ree knives so they swing. free swinging. Blade broken or ben[...]

OPERATION RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-37 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Clutch Slips Excessively Clutch linings badl y worn or Repair clutch per maintena nce plates warped. section of manuals. T oo much power for clutch. Reduce ground sp eed and material intake. Oil on facings. Replace facings. Friction facings glazed. Clean with emery clo[...]

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MAINTENANCE RC12 12/05 Maintenance Section 5-1 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SECTION[...]

MAINTENANCE RC12 12/05 Maintenance Section 5-2 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE Before doing any mainte nance or adjusting on th e mower always stop th e tractor , place in park, remove the ignition key , and wait for all mowe r rotation to stop. Place adeq uate suppor t bracing as need to safely work on the mower . In the d[...]

MAINTENANCE RC12 12/05 Maintenance Section 5-3 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE T o lubricate telescoping section of driveline, disconnect yoke from tractor and compress dr iveline until both slots on shields are a ligned and gr ease fitting is exposed. L ubricate bo th u-joints before r e-attaching to tr actor . Inspect shields to ensure they [...]

MAINTENANCE RC12 12/05 Maintenance Section 5-4 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CUTTER SHAFT Routinely inspect cutter shaf t for and replace any worn or damag ed blades. When replacing worn blades always replace blade set directly oppo site, (180 degrees) otherwise cutter shaft will be out of balance. Inspect bushing and b olt for wear and repl[...]

MAINTENANCE RC12 12/05 Maintenance Section 5-5 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE PULLEY ALIGNMENT AND REMOV AL Pulleys will remain aligned during belt tension if inside pivot mount bolt s (item 3) have not been loo sened. Check alignment of pulleys by placing a straight edge al ong flat face of both pulleys. Check alignment at lower and upper en[...]

MAINTENANCE RC12 12/05 Maintenance Section 5-6 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Never hammer edge of pu lley which may crack. T o move assembly , a soft blo w hammer may be used on bu shing only . If the pulley is free and the bus hing is still tight on shaf t, it may be necessary to wedg e a screwdriver in saw slot of bushing to loosen an d mo[...]

MAINTENANCE RC12 12/05 Maintenance Section 5-7 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CUTTER SHAFT AND BEARING REMOV AL Cutter Shaft Bearing Removal - Mnt-FL-0 041 OUTER CUTTER SHAFT BEARING REMOV AL: • Remove belt; disconnect tension rod; loos e n a d j u s t m e n t t u b e p i v o t p o i n t s b o l t s ; r o t a t e a s s e m b l y t o w a r d[...]

MAINTENANCE RC12 12/05 Maintenance Section 5-8 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Cutter Shaf t Removal Support and block cutter sh aft at both ends o f bear ings and su pport the shaf t which is being re moved under the drive side. Remove outer bearing as outli ned in the Maintenance Section, p age 5-7. Remove knockout which is fastend by 2-1/2&[...]

MAINTENANCE RC12 12/05 Maintenance Section 5-9 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE DRIVELINE: Driveline Shield Replacement: Slide apart both h alves of driveline and remove shield by unfastening nylon bearing ret ainer . The Snap ring can be removed by inserting screwdri ver under on end. Sn ap ring may also be accessed through slots in side of sh[...]

MAINTENANCE RC12 12/05 Maintenance Section 5-10 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Step 5: T o reassemble, place seals securely on bearing cups. Apply gre ase to needles to hold them in place. Insert cup into yoke from out side and press in with hand pressure as far as possible. Insert journ al cross into bearing cup. Be careful not t o disturb n[...]

MAINTENANCE RC12 12/05 Maintenance Section 5-11 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE STORING THE RC12 • When storing the RC12 for an extended period of time, o r at the end of a season, lubricate all bearings with enough grease to elimina te any cavities where water conde nsation may occur and cause damage. Refe r to "Lubricati on" for [...]

RHINO LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED W ARRANTIES 1.01. Rhino warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non -commercial, gover nmental, or municipal purchaser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for six months to the original commercial or industrial pur chaser 1.02. Manufacturer will replace for the Purc haser any part or parts found, u[...]

T o keep your implement running efficien tly and safely , read your manual thor oughly and follow these directions and the Safety Messages in this Manual. The T able of Contents clearly identif ies each sect ion where you can easily find the information you need. The OCCUP A TIONAL SAFETY AND HEAL TH ACT (1928.51 Subp art C) makes these minimum saf[...]

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