Servis-Rhino 2160 manual Maintenance

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE

HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM COMPONENT FAILURE BY KEEPING IMPLEMENT IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION IN PERFORMING PROPER SERVICE, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE.

BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE ON THE IMPLEMENT:

•STOP ENGINE AND PTO, engage parking brake, lower implement, allow all moving parts to stop and remove key before dismounting from tractor.

•PLACE implement on ground or securely block up raised equipment. Use large blocks on soft or wet soil.

•PUSH and PULL Remote Hydraulic Cylinder lever to relieve hydraulic pressure.

•DISCONNECT Pump solenoid valve or PTO driveline connection before servicing mower head.

•WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, PROTECTIVE GLOVES and follow SAFETY PROCEDURES when performing service, repairs and maintenance on the implement:

•Always WEAR protective GLOVES when handling blades, knives, cutting edges or worn component with sharp edges.

•Always WEAR GLOVES and SAFETY GLASSES when servicing hot components

•AVOID CONTACT with hot hydraulic oil tanks, pumps, motors, valves and hose connection surfaces.

•SECURELY support or BLOCK UP raised implement, framework and lifted components before working underneath equipment.

•FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS in maintenance section when replacing hydraulic cylinders to prevent component falling.

•STOP any implement movements and SHUT-OFF TRACTOR engine before doing any work procedures.

•USE ladder or raised stands to reach high equipment areas inaccessible from ground.

•ENSURE good footing by standing on solid flat surfaces when getting on implement to perform work.

•FOLLOW manufacturer's instructions in handling oils, solvents, cleansers, and other chemical agents.

•DO NOT change any factory-set hydraulic calibrations to avoid component or equipment failures.

•DO NOT modify or alter implement, functions or components.

•DO NOT WELD or repair rotating mower components. These may cause vibrations and component failures being thrown from mower.

PERFORM SERVICE, REPAIRS, LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE OUTLINED IN IMPLEMENT MAINTENANCE SECTION:

•INSPECT for loose fasteners, worn or broken parts, leaky or loose fittings, missing or broken cotter keys and washers on pins, and all moving parts for wear.

•REPLACE any worn or broken parts with authorized service parts.

•Inspect mower blade spindle to ensure bearing preload. If loose repair before operating.

•LUBRICATE unit as specified by lubrication schedule

•NEVER lubricate, adjust or remove material while it is running or in motion.

•TORQUE all bolts and nuts as specified.

BLADE INSPECTION:

•Inspect blade carrier and blades daily.

•Check blade and blade carrier BOLT TORQUE daily. Loose bolts can cause blade or blade bolt failures.

•REPLACE, bent, damage, cracked and broken blades immediately with new blades.

•AVOID blade failures and thrown broken blades. DO NOT straighten, weld, or weld hard-facing blades.

SAFETY SHIELDS, GUARDS AND SAFETY DEVICES INSPECTION:

•KEEP all Deflectors, Chain Guards, Steel Guards, Gearbox Shields, and PTO integral shields, Bands, Side Skirts and Skid Shoes in place and in good condition.

•REPLACE any missing, broken or worn safety shields, guards and safety devices.

•Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

•Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. PN HMBM-01

2160 06/11 Maintenance Section 5-2

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