Safety | Alamo FX21, FX17 instruction

SAFETY

WARNING! Do not operate with Belt Shield removed. Finger(s) may be pinched off if get caught between V-Belt and Pulley.

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Operator's Manual (with repair parts) and warranty was attached to this implement during final inspection.

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For safety and to guarantee optimum product reliability always use genuine RHINO replacement parts.

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DANGER! Make certain that drivelines are correct length and are securely attached.

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FX17/FX21 02/11

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SAFETY

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Alamo FX21, FX17 manual Safety

Contents

Flex Flail To the Owner/Operator/Dealer Warranty Information Osha Training Requirements Alamo Group Ag. 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 Instruct ReflectSER Plate Logo 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 Acknowledgment ContentsForeword Word To The User/Operator Safety AlertsSymbol Signal Words Industrial/Agricultural Mower Types Industrial/Agricultural MowerAgricultural Disc Mower Types Protect Yourself Follow a Safety Program Do not use your hands Avoid Injury From Raised EquipmentAvoid Injury From High Pressure Fluid Avoid Injury From Fire And Explosion For Safe Operation Be AlertBe Aware Be Careful Know The Equipment Some Rules You Must Work ByKnow the following about your tractor and mower Check The Mower And Tractor Equipment Prepare For Safe Operation Look Out For Others Know The Work AreaMount And Dismount Tractor Properly Power Takeoff System Tractor And Mower Controls Safety Test Three-point hitch-mounted mowers Hitching Mower To TractorPull-type hitch-mounted mowers Mower-Thrown Objects Start SafelyOperate Safely Make The Right Start Watch Equipment Clearances Mowing In ReverseMowing Ground Speed Extremely Tall Grass Mowing Wing Or Boom Mower Overhead Obstruction Hazards And Risks Under Mount Mower Safety Practices Ditch Bank Mowing Safety Practices Wing And Side Mount Mowers Safety PracticesUneven Terrain Mowing Safety Practices Road Transport Safety Practices Proper Equipment Shut Down Practices Parking Safety PracticesPark Safely Shut Down Safely Maintain Your Equipment Perform Maintenance SafelyMower Parts And Your Safety Dismounting Properly Prepare The Work Area Prepare Yourself Prepare The Machine Engine Coolant Hazards Common Maintenance Safety Practices Fuel HazardsUse Proper Ventilation Use Jacks And Hoists Carefully Electrical System Hazards Hydraulic System HazardsAvoid Injury Avoid Explosion Tire And Wheel Maintenance Mower Blade Maintenance Complete Service And Repairs Before Machine Is Released How are mower blades made? Final Word To The UserAssociation Equipment Manufacturers Page Aviso DE Protección DE Copyright ContenidoReconocimiento Introducción Palabras indicativas Alertas de seguridadPalabras para el usuario/operador Símbolo Tipos de cortadora de césped industrial/para agricultura Cortadora de césped industrial/para agriculturaTipos de cortadora de césped de disco para agricultura Protéjase a sí mismo Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad Evite lesiones producidas por líquidos a alta presión Evite las lesiones provocadas por equipos elevadosEvite lesiones por incendios y explosiones Para una operación segura ¡Manténgase alerta¡Manténgase informado ¡Tenga cuidado 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 Tenga cuidado con otras personas Familiarícese con la zona de trabajoAscienda y descienda del tractor correctamente Sistema de toma de fuerza TDF Cortadoras montadas en enganche de tres puntos Enganche de la cortadora de césped al tractorCortadoras montadas en enganche tipo de tiro Objetos arrojados por la cortadora de césped Arranque con seguridadOperación con seguridad Cómo realizar un arranque correcto Corte de hierba extremadamente alta Objetos arrojados por la cortadora de césped continuaciónCómo cortar en retroceso Velocidad de desplazamiento durante el corte Operación con seguridad Utilice cabinas Prácticas de seguridad para el transporte en caminos Prácticas correctas de apagado de los equipos Estacionamiento seguroApagado con seguridad Prácticas de seguridad para el estacionamiento Piezas de la cortadora de césped y seguridad personal Realización de mantenimiento con seguridadDescenso correcto Mantenimiento de los equipos Preparación de la zona de trabajo Preparación personal Preparación de la máquina Use gatos y malacates con cuidado Use ventilación adecuadaRiesgos del refrigerante de motor Quemaduras Graves Riesgos del sistema hidráulicoRiesgos del sistema eléctrico Evite lesiones Mantenimiento de neumáticos y ruedas Evite explosiones Mantenimiento de las hojas de la cortadora Mantenimiento de neumáticos y ruedas continuación Mantenimiento de las hojas de la cortadora continuación Palabras ﬁnales para el usuarioAsociación DE Fabricantes DE Equipos Introduction Section Introduction Specifications Before Operating this Machine Assembly Section Setup and Installation Instructions Assembly Center Cuttershaft Rotation Reversal Changing Rotation of CuttershaftWing 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 Rops and Seat Belt Tractor Safety DevicesTractor Requirements Tractor Requirements and Capabilities Tractor Hydraulics Front End WeightPower Take Off PTO Drawbar Boarding the Tractor Getting on and OFF the TractorDismounting the Tractor Connecting the Mower to the Tractor Safety Tow Chain Connecting the Mower Tongue to the Tractor Connecting Mower Hydraulics Setting Mower Cutting HeightHydraulic Cylinder Priming Roller Height Adjustment Driveline Length Check Driveline Attachment Engagement Check Procedure Bottoming Out Check ProcedureShorten the driveline profiles as follows 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 Operating the Mower Wings Brake and Differential Lock SettingTransport Position 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 Sharpening Proper Torque for FastenersStraightening Maintenance Information Bulletin no Flail Mowers Maintenance Page Rhino Rhino Required of the Operator Required of the Owner Flex Flail