Servis-Rhino RC-12 manual Pto Rpm

OPERATION

Clutch Slips Excessively	Clutch linings badly worn or
	plates warped.
	Too much power for clutch.
	Oil on facings.
	Friction facings glazed.
Knives Wear Too Fast	Cutting in sandy conditions.
	Cutting in rocky conditions.
	Soft “will fit” knives.

Discharging Bunches or Clogging- Belt installed improperly. Blades dull.

Grass too wet. Grass too long. Travel speed too fast. PTO RPM too low.

Blades Scalping High Places	Mowing too low.
	Rough, uneven ground.
	Turning Tractor too fast.
Uneven Cut	Travel speed too fast.
	Mower deck not level.
	Blades dull or unbalanced.
	Deck underside plugged.
	Grass too high.
Grass Clippings Windrow	Grass too wet.
or clump	Grass too high.
	Housing plugged.
Grass Not being Cut Evenly	Belt worn or slipping.
	Spring broke & belt off idler.
	Housing plugged.
	Debris around pulleys.
	Grass too high.

Repair clutch per maintenance section of manuals.

Reduce ground speed and material intake.

Replace facings. Clean with emery cloth.

Increase cutting height. Increase cutting height. Use genuine Rhino knives.

Check belt for correct set-up. Check blades for sharpness. Wait for grass to dry.

Mow at 3-1/2” and recut lower. Use a lower tractor gear.

Mow at engine RPM to match 540

PTO RPM.

Raise height of cut.

Use a slower speed.

Lower rollers.

Slow down when turning.

Use a slower speed. Level the mowing deck. Sharpen or balance blades. Clean underside of deck. Mow at 3-1/2” and recut lower.

Wait for grass to dry.

Mow at 3-1/2” and recut lower. Clean underside of deck.

Replace or adjust belt. Replace spring or adjust belt. Clean underside of housing. Remove deck belt shield and clean out debris.

Mow at 3-1/2” and recut lower.

OPERATION

RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-37

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