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
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
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
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
FIGURE 3-1
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