Rhino Mounts FM100 manual Introduction

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

This Rotary Mower is designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers. Proper assembly, maintenance, and operating practices, as described in this manual, will help the owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine.

The purpose of this manual is to familiarize, and instruct. The Assembly Section instructs the owner/operator in the correct assembly of the Mower using standard and optional equipment. The Parts Listing section is designed to familiarize the owner/operator with replaceable parts on the Mower. This section provides exploded assembly drawings of each mower component illustrating each piece and the corresponding part number.

Careful use and timely service saves extensive repairs and costly downtime losses. The Operation and Maintenance Sections of the manual train the owner/operator how to work the Mower correctly and attend to appropriate maintenance. The Trouble Shooting Guide helps diagnose difficulties with mower and offers solution to the problems.

Safety is of primary importance to the owner/operator and to the manufacturer. The first section of this manual includes a list of Safety Messages, that, if followed, will help protect the operator and bystanders from injury or death. Many of the Safety Messages will be repeated throughout the manual. The owner/operator/dealer should know these Safety Messages before assembly and be aware of the hazards of operating this mower during assembly, use, and maintenance. The Safety Alert Symbol combined with a Signal Word, as seen below, is intended to warn the owner/operator of impending hazards and the degree of possible injury faced when operating this machine.

CAUTION The lowest level of Safety Message; warns of possible minor injury. Decals

located on the Mower with this Signal Word are Black and Yellow.

WARNING Serious injury or possible death! Decals are Black and Orange.

DANGER Imminent death/critical injury. Decals are Red and White.

FM100 02/04

Introduction Section 2-2

© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.

 

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Contents FM100 To the OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER Safety Training Makes the Difference Page Table of Contents Page Safety Section Instructivo Peligro¡LEA EL Safety Safety Following rules Keep Away from Rotating Elements to prevent entanglement Safety Stop Mowing if Passersby are Within 100 Yards Unless Wait a minute...Save a life Parts Information See Your SERVIS-RHINO DealerSafety Decal Location QTY Level DescriptionSafety Decals D103 Safety Safety Federal Laws and Regulations Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Introduction Section Introduction Introduction Before Operating this Machine Assembly Section Exceed Horsepower Recommendations Dealer SET-UP Instructions Frame AttachmentLower Hitch Attachment Caster Wheel AttachmentsPage Operation Section Tractor Preparation Attaching Mower to Tractor Lift TypeStarting & Stopping Cutter Cutting Height AdjustmentDriveline Attachment to Tractor Detaching and Storing Cutting SpeedCutting Tips Driveline Length Check Procedure Before Operating or Transporting this MowerDriveline Length Front Gauge Wheel Interference CheckProblem Possible Cause Remedy StreakingDamaged Belt Maintenance Section Description Frequency Lubrication InformationLubrication Fitting Location Gearbox Gauge Wheel AssembliesDriveline Lubrication Blade Spindle LubricationBlade Installation Blade ServicingBlade Sharpening Blade RemovalBelt Adjustment Procedure Figure Storage Proper Torque for FastenersMaintenance SERVIS-RHINO Page Gearbox Warranty To the OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALERFM100-SOM-02/04 00767123C Printed U.S.A RHINO-SERVIS SERVIS-RHINOWARRANTY Registration Information Page Dealer Copy Page Customer Copy