Servis-Rhino RC-12 manual RC12 Safety Section

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(SGM-11)

SAFETY

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 mower. Never mow an area

that you have not inspected and removed debris or foreign material. (SGM-8)

Do not mow with two machines in the same area except with Cab tractors with the windows closed.

Follow these guidelines to reduce the risk of equipment and grass fires while operating, servicing, and repairing the Mower and Tractor:

-Equip the Tractor with a fire extinguisher in an accesible location.

-Do Not operate the Mower on a Tractor with an underframe exhaust.

-Do Not smoke or have an open flame near the Mower and Tractor.

-Do Not drive into burning debris or freshly burnt areas.

-Ensure slip clutches are properly adjusted to prevent excessive slippage and plate heating.

-Never allow clippings or debris to collect near drivelines, slip clutches, and gearboxes. Periodically shut down the Tractor and Mower and clean clippings and collected debris from the mower deck. (SGM-12)

The Mower is designed for certain mowing applications and is rated to cut up to a specific size vegetation (see Mower Standard Equipment and Specifications). DO NOT use this mower to cut vegetation above the Mower’s rated capacity or to cut any type of non-vegetative material. Only

operate this Mower on a properly sized and equipped Tractor. Operating this Mower in an application for which it is not designed and/or operating the Mower with the wrong size Tractor can cause Mower component damage and equipment failure resulting in possible serious injury or death. (SGM-14)

Do not turn so sharp or lift mower so high to produce a severe "knocking" of the Driveline which will cause accelerated wear and breakage of drive train components and could result

in possible injury from the separated Driveline sections. (SRM-4)

Do not let the Blades turn when the Mower Deck is raised for any reason, including clearance or for turning. Raising the Mower deck exposes the Cutting Blades which creates a potentially serious hazard and could cause serious injury or

even death from objects thrown from the Blades. (SRM-7)

SAFETY

RC12 12-05

Safety Section 1-9

© 2005 Alamo Group Inc.

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Contents RC-12 To the Owner/Operator/Dealer Warranty InformationTable of Contents Maintenance Section Safety Section Safety Wait a minute...Save a life Safety Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices Stop Mowing if Passersby are Within 100 Yards Unless Safety Safety RC12 Safety Section STI-3 Safety MPH. STI-6 Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices Parts Information Concluding Safety Instructions and Practices Reflect PeligroInstruct Logo NFS SER PLTName ModelDecal Description Has stopped. P/N RC12 Safety Section Safety Safety Safety Safety Safety Safety Federal Laws and Regulations Introduction Section Introduction Before Operating this Machine Owners Responsibilities Safety Instructions Page Assembly Section Tongue Assembly Installation Breather Plug InstallationShipping Stand Removal Assembly Asm-FL-0066 Point Hitch Assembly Installation Attaching Optional Hydraulic Cylinder Attaching Axle Assemblies to Main Wheel BAR TubeOperation Section Operation CAT II-III Q.H OperationPersonal Protective Equipment PPE Operator RequirementsTractor Requirements and Capabilities Tractor Safety DevicesRops and Seat Belt Power Take Off PTO Front End Weight3-Point Hitch Drawbar-Pull Type MowerBoarding the Tractor Getting on and OFF the TractorDismounting the Tractor Starting the Tractor Connecting the Mower to the TractorPull Type Models Setting the MowerLift Type Models Semi-Mount ModelsOperation Leveling Deck Driveline AttachmentDriveline Clearance Engagement Check Procedure PRE-OPERATION Inspection and ServiceShorten the driveline profiles as follows Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/ServiceSGM-10 Operation Driving the Tractor and Implement Starting the Tractor Raising the Mower Brake and Differential Lock SettingDriving the Tractor and Mower Turning ProcedureCrossing Ditches and Steep Inclines Operating the Tractor and Implement Operation Foreign Debris Hazards Bystanders/Passersby PrecautionsEngaging the Power Take Off PTO Operating the Mower PTO RPM and Ground SpeedOperation Shutting Down the Implement OPS-F-0012A Disconnecting the Mower from the TractorTransporting the Tractor and Implement Mower StorageOperation Transporting on Public Roadways OPS-U Hauling the Tractor and Implement Problem Possible Cause Remedy Trouble Shooting GuidePTO RPM Page Maintenance Section Lubrication General MaintenanceRoutine Maintenance Belt Adjustment and Replacement Blade ReplacementCutter Shaft Pulley Alignment and Removal Maintenance Cutter Shaft and Bearing Removal InstallationCutter Shaft Bearing Removal Mnt-FL-0041 Outer Cutter Shaft Bearing RemovalCutter Shaft Removal TOP Drive Assembly ServicingDriveline Driveline Shield ReplacementMnt-FL-0032 Figure Mnt-FL-0036 Pre-season Check Storing the RC12Rhino Required of the Operator Required of the OwnerRC12 12/05 00726339C Printed U.S.A