Constant Velocity CV Driveline, Operation | Alamo TX235 specs

8.2 Constant Velocity (CV) Driveline

OPERATION

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8.2 Constant Velocity (CV) Driveline

For mowers equipped with a Constant Velocity (CV) driveline, the maximum turning angle between the tractor and mower must be determined to ensure the joint angle does not over-extend which can cause CV joint damage. Constant Velocity joints enable the driveline to operate smoothly with no vibrations and clattering at angles up to 70°. Angles greater than 80° can result in mechanical damage to the CV joint and mower driveline.

The Constant Velocity joint must be lubricated every 8 hours of operation as specified in the Maintenance Section. Failure to properly lubricate the joint will result in accelerated wear and joint component failure.

CV Driveline Maximum Angle Check Procedure

With the mower attached to the tractor and the driveline disconnected from the tractor PTO stub make a hard left turn until there is approximately a 1" clearance between the left rear tractor tire and mower frame or tongue.

Stop and completely shut down the tractor. Place the tractor in Park and apply the Parking Brake before dismounting.

Check the CV joint at this maximum turning radius by holding the driveline yoke above the PTO shaft and then angle the CV joint to its maximum angle. A minimum difference of 10 degrees between the center line of the yoke and the PTO shaft must be maintained to ensure the joint will not be over angled. If the joint cannot be angled at least 10°, there is a potential problem of over-angling the joint while making sharp turns.

Solutions: To ensure the joint is not damaged, check the following:

Check the drawbar length to ensure that it is at the proper length for the RPM speed of the mower. Move the tractor rear tires wider apart to limit the tractor turning radius.

Position the mower at multiple angles and perform the above procedure. Determine the sharpest turning radius that maintains a safe operating angle and note this position to the operator. OPS-R-0006

TX235 02/07

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RHINO TURF FLEXTX235 OPERATOR’S MANUAL To the Owner/Operator/Dealer Page one 1 AEM Mower Safety Practices Video Alamo Group Ag. Division is willing to provide TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTIONASSEMBLY SECTION INTRODUCTION SECTION MAINTENANCE SECTION SAFETY SECTION Safety Section SAFETY SAFETYGeneral Safety Instructions and Practices Operator Safety Instructions and Practices “Wait a minute...Save a life!” SG-36 Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SGM-06 SGM-08 STOP MOWING IF PASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 100 YARDS UNLESS S3PT-14 Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices S3PT-02 SAFETY Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices SAFETY Storage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices Concluding Safety Instructions and PracticesSEE YOUR RHINO DEALER Decal Location LEVEL DESCRIPTION Decal Description SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations Employer-Employee Operator RegulationsEmployer Responsibilities Child Labor Under 16 Years of AgePage Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page INTRODUCTION SECTION Introduction Section INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator ASSEMBLY SECTION Assembly Section ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLYDEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS TONGUE JACK AND WHEEL ATTACHMENT SWIVEL AND LIFT ARM ATTACHMENT HYDRAULIC CYLINDER ATTACHMENT WING MOWER ATTACHMENTAsm-R-0325 CASTER WHEEL ATTACHMENTS - REAR MOWER CASTER WHEEL ATTACHMENTS - WING MOWER REAR MOWER ATTACHMENT DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT JACKSTAND AND HOSE ATTACHMENT HYDRAULIC HOSE ATTACHMENT 3-SPOOL VALVELOCK-UP ARMS ATTACHMENT SMV ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY FIELD ASSEMBLY WING DRIVELINE ATTACHMENTStandard Driveline OPERATION SECTION Operation Section OPERATION OPERATIONRHINO TX235 TURF FLEX FINISHING MOWER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Standard Equipment and Specifications 2. OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PPE 3.2 Tractor Safety Devices 3. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTSTractor Requirements and Capabilities 3.1 ROPS and Seat Belt 3.4 Front End Weight 3.5 Power Take Off PTO3.3 Drawbar 4. GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR 4.1 Boarding the Tractor4.2 Dismounting the Tractor 5. STARTING THE TRACTOR 6. CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR 6.1 Connecting the Mower Tongue to the Tractor6.2 Safety Tow Chains 7. SETTING THE MOWER 6.3 Connecting Mower HydraulicsHydraulic Cylinder Priming Cutting Height Adjustment ROLLER ADJUSTMENT8. DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT 8.1 Driveline Length Check “Bottoming Out” Check Procedure Engagement Check Procedure Shorten the driveline profiles as follows 8.2 Constant Velocity CV Driveline CV Driveline Maximum Angle Check Procedure 9. PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE 9.1 Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service 9.2 Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION Finish Mower PRE-OPERATION Inspection DO NOT OPERATE an UNSAFE TRACTOR or MOWERMower ID#Make DateShift Condition at Tractor PRE-OPERATION Inspection 10. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT 10.2 Brake and Differential Lock Setting 10.1 Starting the Tractor 10.3 Transporting the Cutter Transport Position 10.4 Operating the Tractor and Mower Operating Position 10.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines 11. OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT 11.2 Bystander/Passerby Precautions 11.1 Foreign Debris Hazards 11.3 Engaging the Power Take Off PTO 11.4 PTO RPM and Ground Speed 11.5 Operating the Mower OPERATION 11.6 Shutting Down the Implement 12. DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR 13. MOWER STORAGE 14. TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT OPERATION 14.1 Transporting on Public Roadways OPERATION 14.2 Hauling the Tractor and Implement 15. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY PROBLEM OPERATIONOPERATION POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM OPERATIONOPERATION POSSIBLE CAUSEPage MAINTENANCE SECTION Maintenance Section MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCELUBRICATION INFORMATION GEARBOX SWIVEL ASSEMBLY CENTER 4-WAY GEAR BOX GAUGE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES BLADE SPINDLE LUBRICATIONNOTE Do not overlube as excess grease may get on belt drive DRIVELINE LUBRICATION CV DRIVELINE PROFILE LUBRICATION WING DRIVELINE PROFILE LUBRICATION BLADE SERVICING BLADE INSTALLATION BLADE SHARPENING BELT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE BELT REMOVAL / INSTALLATION BLADE SPINDLE SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS DISASSEMBLYASSEMBLY NOTE Direction of seal lip on top side STORAGE PROPER TORQUE FOR FASTENERS RHINO RHINOLIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTY LIMITATIONS - GEARBOX TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALERD Maintaining proper bearing preload on all gearbox shaft REQUIRED OF THE OWNER TX235 TURF FLEX Rotary Mower TX235-SOM-02/07P/N 00767122C Printed U.S.A