ASSEMBLY

GENERAL

The Rhino 1348, 1548, and 1948 differ slightly in some areas. Notes have been provided for these differ- ences, be sure to refer to the proper note for your machine.

TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

Before preparing the tractor for the machine make sure that specifications of the tractor meet the re- quirements listed below.

A.6 spline P.T.O. of 1-3/8" dia.

B.A P.T.O. output of 540 rev/min.

C.A top link is available.

D.As a guide for suitable tractor size the ballasted weight of tractor should exceed 2750 kg (6050 lbs)

E.Adequate ballast should be added to the rear wheel opposite to the arms and front of the tractor to ensure stability. The amount will vary depending on type of tractor used and prevailing conditions.

MACHINE PREPARATION

The machine will normally be delivered with the arms fully assembled to the mainframe, but with the mower head detached.

The lifting points FIGURE 3-1 (A), 3-1 (B) and FIGURE 3-2 (A) are for machines without the mower head attached or hydraulic oil. When lifting machine in anything other than this conditions extreme care should be exercised as the center of gravity may change. Only personnel experienced in lift and hoist operation should attempt it. Note the Lifting Point and transport straps / retaining chain differ between the 1348/ 1548 and the 1948 (see FIGURE 3-1).

A.Position the machine on a flat hard surface.

B.If not already fitted, lift the machine and fit the parking stands which will be found stored under the mainframe.

C.Remove the transport straps 3-1 (C), 3-1 (D), identified by the red panel.

Remove the retaining chain and greasing setscrew from transport plate and fit into tapped hole of first/

second arm pin and tighten up.

NOTE: The second arm on the RBF-12 is required to be moved from on top the first arm to below the first arm and the second ram re-fitted to it.

FIGURE 3-1

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Assembly Section 3-2

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RBF-14C specifications

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