Alamo 2500 manual Introduction

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

This 2500 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 Blade using standard and optional equipment. The Parts Listing section is designed to familiarize the owner/operator with replaceable parts on the Blade. This section provides exploded assembly drawings of each Blade 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 Blade correctly and attend to appropriate maintenance. The Trouble Shooting Guide helps diagnose difficulties 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 blade 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.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH OR VERY SERIOUS INJURY.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, MAY result in MINOR INJURY.

Identifies special instructions or procedures that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of the machine, attachments or the environment.

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Contents 2500 Rear Mounted BladeTo the Owner/Operator/Dealer Table of Contents Lubrication Proper Torque For Fasteners Safety Section Safety Safety Messages2500 01/11 Safety Section Safety Safety Safety S3PT-02 See Your Rhino Dealer Decal Location QTY Level Description Decal Description Safety Safety Safety Safety Federal Laws and Regulations Introduction Section Introduction IntroductionIntroduction Before Operating this Machine Assembly Section Assembly Assembly of Moldboard to MainframeAsm-0001 Skid Shoes & Quick Tack End Plates Extra Equipment Gauge Wheel Extra EquipmentHydraulic System Selector Valve Accessory Equipment Hydraulic Control Valve Extra EquipmentPage Operation Section Operation Standard Equipment and Specifications OperationOperator Requirements Personal Protective Equipment PPETractor Requirements Tractor HorsepowerRops and Seat Belt Getting on and OFF the Tractor Front End WeightTractor 3-Point Hitch Boarding the Tractor Dismounting the TractorConnecting the Rear Blade to the Tractor Starting the TractorConnecting the Rear Blade PRE-OPERATION Inspection and Service Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/ServiceBlade Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Do not Operate an Unsafe Tractor or Mower Do not Operate an Unsafe Tractor or Implement Driving the Tractor and Implement Brake and Differential Lock Setting Starting the TractorOperating the Tractor and Implement Driving the Tractor and BladeOperating the Blade Ditching V-Type DitchDisconnecting the Blade from the Tractor Shutting Down the ImplementBlade Storage Transporting the Tractor and ImplementTransporting on Public Roadways Operation Hauling the Tractor and Implement Operation Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause RemedyMaintenance Section Maintenance LubricationProper Torque For Fasteners Rhino RhinoTo the OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER SOM-01/11 00767428C Printed U.S.A