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OPERATION

1.Standard Equipment and Specifications

		FX17	FX21
Horsepower Required (Min.)		40 HP	45 HP
Tractor PTO		540 RPM	540 RPM
Cutting Capacity		Grass & Small Weeds	Grass & Small Weeds
Cutting Height		1”-6”-12 Adjustments	1”-6”-12 Adjustments
Transport Width		96”	96”
Transport Height		88”	88”
Rear Safety Deflectors		Standard	Standard
Overall Width		204”	258”
Overall Length (Mowing)		156”	156”
Overall Length (Transport)		156”	156”
Decks		Two 62”, One 88”	three 88”
Mower Head Overlap		6”	6”
Overall Weight (Approximate)		4450 lbs.	4674 lbs.
Max. Tongue Weight (Approximate)		700 lbs.	745 lbs.
Wing Lift		Hydraulic	Hydraulic
Operating Wing Flex Range		30° Up - 30° Down	30° Up - 30° Down
Jack Stand/Tow Chain		Standard	Standard
Hitch		Adjustable Clevis	Adjustable Clevis
Blades		Reversible	Reversible
Number of Blades Per Head:
62”	Fine Cut	76 Pair	N/A
	Coarse Cut	36 Pair	N/A
88”	Fine Cut	108 Pair	108 Pair
	Coarse Cut	44 Pair	44 Pair
Blade Rotation		Reversible	Reversible
Main Drive Belt		5 Groove Powerband	5 Groove Powerband
Belt and Pulley Guard		Standard	Standard
Automatic Wing Transport Lock		Standard	Standard
Replaceable Skid Shoes		Standard	Standard
Driveline (Main)		Cat 4, Constant Velocity	Cat 4, Constant Velocity
Driveline (Rear)		Cat 4	Cat 4
Driveline (Wing)		Cat 3	Cat 3
Gearbox Rating (Main)		150 HP	150 HP
Blade Tip Speed		8900 fpm	8900 fpm
Transport Wheels		11L-15	11L-15
Transport Wheels Width		92”	92”
Cuttershaft Diameter		4-1/2”	4-1/2”
Cuttershaft Speed		2220 RPM	2220 RPM
Hood Thickness		10 Gauge	10 Gauge

*Ratings based on actual field performance.

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)

FX17/FX21 02/11

Operation Section 4-3

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Division is willing to provide Table of Contents Maintenance Section Safety Section Safety Wait a minute...Save a life Operator Safety Instructions and Practices Safety Safety Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices Stop Mowing if Passersby are Within 100 Yards Unless Safety SGM-06 SGM-08 Stop Mowing if Passersby are Within 300 Feet Unless S3PT-14 Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices Safety Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices Safety See Your Rhino Dealer Parts Information Decal Location SER Plate ReflectLogo Instruct Rhino Logo Decal Description Flex Flail Name Logo FX17/FX21 02/11 Safety Section Safety Safety Safety Flex Flail 21 Name Logo Flex Flail 17 Name Logo Safety D518 FX17/FX21 02/11 Safety Section This Act Seeks Federal Laws and RegulationsPage Foreword ContentsAcknowledgment Symbol Safety AlertsSignal Words Word To The User/Operator Agricultural Disc Mower Types Industrial/Agricultural MowerIndustrial/Agricultural Mower Types Protect Yourself Follow a Safety Program Avoid Injury From High Pressure Fluid Avoid Injury From Raised EquipmentAvoid Injury From Fire And Explosion Do not use your hands Be Aware Be AlertBe Careful For Safe Operation Know the following about your tractor and mower Some Rules You Must Work ByKnow The Equipment Check The Mower And Tractor Equipment Prepare For Safe Operation Mount And Dismount Tractor Properly Know The Work AreaLook Out For Others Power Takeoff System Tractor And Mower Controls Safety Test Pull-type hitch-mounted mowers Hitching Mower To TractorThree-point hitch-mounted mowers Operate Safely Start SafelyMake The Right Start Mower-Thrown Objects Mowing Ground Speed Mowing In ReverseExtremely Tall Grass Mowing Watch Equipment Clearances Wing Or Boom Mower Overhead Obstruction Hazards And Risks Under Mount Mower Safety Practices Uneven Terrain Mowing Safety Practices Wing And Side Mount Mowers Safety PracticesDitch Bank Mowing Safety Practices Road Transport Safety Practices Park Safely Parking Safety PracticesShut Down Safely Proper Equipment Shut Down Practices Mower Parts And Your Safety Perform Maintenance SafelyDismounting Properly Maintain Your Equipment Prepare The Work Area Prepare Yourself Prepare The Machine Use Proper Ventilation Common Maintenance Safety Practices Fuel HazardsUse Jacks And Hoists Carefully Engine Coolant Hazards Avoid Injury Hydraulic System HazardsElectrical System Hazards Avoid Explosion Tire And Wheel Maintenance Mower Blade Maintenance Complete Service And Repairs Before Machine Is Released Association Equipment Manufacturers Final Word To The UserHow are mower blades made? Page Reconocimiento ContenidoIntroducción Aviso DE Protección DE Copyright Palabras para el usuario/operador Alertas de seguridadSímbolo Palabras indicativas Tipos de cortadora de césped de disco para agricultura Cortadora de césped industrial/para agriculturaTipos de cortadora de césped industrial/para agricultura Protéjase a sí mismo Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad Evite lesiones por incendios y explosiones Evite las lesiones provocadas por equipos elevadosEvite lesiones producidas por líquidos a alta presión ¡Manténgase informado ¡Manténgase alerta¡Tenga cuidado Para una operación segura Conozca los equipos Algunas reglas que debe cumplir al trabajar continuación Revise los equipos de la cortadora de césped y el tractor Preparación para una operación segura Ascienda y descienda del tractor correctamente Familiarícese con la zona de trabajoTenga cuidado con otras personas Sistema de toma de fuerza TDF Cortadoras montadas en enganche tipo de tiro Enganche de la cortadora de césped al tractorCortadoras montadas en enganche de tres puntos Operación con seguridad Arranque con seguridadCómo realizar un arranque correcto Objetos arrojados por la cortadora de césped Cómo cortar en retroceso Objetos arrojados por la cortadora de césped continuaciónVelocidad de desplazamiento durante el corte Corte de hierba extremadamente alta Operación con seguridad Utilice cabinas Prácticas de seguridad para el transporte en caminos Apagado con seguridad Estacionamiento seguroPrácticas de seguridad para el estacionamiento Prácticas correctas de apagado de los equipos Descenso correcto Realización de mantenimiento con seguridadMantenimiento de los equipos Piezas de la cortadora de césped y seguridad personal Preparación de la zona de trabajo Preparación personal Preparación de la máquina Riesgos del refrigerante de motor Use ventilación adecuadaUse gatos y malacates con cuidado Riesgos del sistema eléctrico Riesgos del sistema hidráulicoEvite lesiones Quemaduras Graves Mantenimiento de neumáticos y ruedas Evite explosiones Mantenimiento de las hojas de la cortadora Mantenimiento de neumáticos y ruedas continuación Asociación DE Fabricantes DE Equipos Palabras ﬁnales para el usuarioMantenimiento de las hojas de la cortadora continuación Introduction Section Introduction Specifications Before Operating this Machine Assembly Section Setup and Installation Instructions Assembly Wing Cuttershaft Rotation Reversal Changing Rotation of CuttershaftCenter Cuttershaft Rotation Reversal Wing Driveline Timing Cutter Knife Installation Roller Height Adjustment Setting Cutting Height RollerScraper Assembly Instruction Sheet Part No W Operation Section Operation FX17 FX21 Operation Personal Protective Equipment PPE Operator Requirements Tractor Requirements Tractor Safety DevicesTractor Requirements and Capabilities Rops and Seat Belt Power Take Off PTO Front End WeightDrawbar Tractor Hydraulics Dismounting the Tractor Getting on and OFF the TractorBoarding the Tractor Connecting the Mower to the Tractor Safety Tow Chain Connecting the Mower Tongue to the Tractor Hydraulic Cylinder Priming Setting Mower Cutting HeightConnecting Mower Hydraulics Roller Height Adjustment Driveline Length Check Driveline Attachment Shorten the driveline profiles as follows Bottoming Out Check ProcedureEngagement Check Procedure Constant Velocity CV Driveline CV Driveline Maximum Angle Check Procedure PRE-OPERATION Inspection and Service Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Operation Operation Operation Do not Operate an Unsafe Tractor or Mower Tractor PRE-OPERATION Inspection Driving the Tractor and Implement Starting the Tractor Transport Position Brake and Differential Lock SettingOperating the Mower Wings Operating Position Driving the Tractor and Implements Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines Operating the Tractor and Implement FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section Foreign Debris Hazards Bystanders/Passersby Precautions Stop Mowing if Passersby are Within 300 Feet Unless Engaging the Power Take Off PTO Operating the Mower PTO RPM and Ground Speed SGM-08 Shutting Down the Implement Disconnecting the Mower from the Tractor Operation Transporting the Tractor and Implement Mower Storage Operation Operation Hauling the Tractor and Implement Operation Trouble Possible Cause Possible Remedy Troubleshooting Guide PTO RPM Operation Maintenance Section Maintenance Mower Lubrication Gearbox Oil Level Replacing Cutter Unit Drivebelts Roller Bearing Replacement Outboard Drive Bearing Cuttershaft Bearing Replacement Center Section Inboard Bearing Replacement Cutter Knives Cuttershaft Replacement Straightening Proper Torque for FastenersSharpening Maintenance Information Bulletin no Flail Mowers Maintenance Page Rhino Rhino Required of the Operator Required of the Owner Flex Flail