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RHINO FM100 Operator's Manual

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Published 02/04
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
This Operator's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation
of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all times.
READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the Safety and Operation
Instructions contained in this manual before operating the
equipment.
RHINO
®
1020 S. Sangamon Ave.
Gibson City, IL 60936
800-446-5158
Email: parts@servis-rhino.com
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
FM100

Rotary Mower

Part No. 00767123C
$0.00

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  • Page 1: Rotary Mower

    Published 02/04 OPERATOR'S MANUAL This Operator's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all times. READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the Safety and Operation Instructions contained in this manual before operating the equipment.
  • Page 2 TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe- minded operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached to minimize the chance of accidents.

  • Page 3: Before Operating

    In order to reduce accidents and enhance the safe operation of mowers, Alamo Group Ag Division, in cooperation with other industry manufacturers has developed the AEM/FEMA Industrial and Agricultural Mower Safety Practices video and guide book. The video will familiarize and instruct mower-tractor operators in safe practices when using industrial and agricultural mowing equipment.
  • Page 4 Alamo Group Ag. Division is willing to provide one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices Video Please Send Me: VHS Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety Video DVD Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety Video Mower Operator’s Manual AEM Mower Operator’s Safety Manual Requester Name: Requester Address: City...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Blade Removal and Installation ... 5-5 Belt Adjustment Procedure ... 5-6 Belt Removal/Installation ... 5-6 Storage ... 5-7 Torque Settings ... 5-7 Blade Spindle Service Instructions ... 5-8 RHINO and Servis are registered trademarks of Alamo Group Inc. FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 7: Safety Section

    SAFETY SECTION Safety Section...
  • Page 8 Si no lee Ingles, pida ayuda a alguien que PELIGRO! si lo lea para que le traduzca las medidas de seguridad. (SG-3) FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Safety is of primary importance to the Read and understand these Safety Messages before...
  • Page 9 Never allow children to operate or ride on the Tractor or Implement. WARNING! Do not mount the Tractor while the tractor is moving. Mount the Tractor only when the Tractor and all moving parts are completely stopped. FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY (SG-5)
  • Page 10 Note: Hearing loss from loud noise [from tractors, chain saws, radios, and other such sources close to the ear] is cumulative over a lifetime without hope of natural recovery. FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY (SG-13)
  • Page 11 (SG-19) WARNING! Always read carefully and comply fully with the manufacturers instructions when handling oil, solvents, cleansers, and any other chemical agent. FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY (SG-21) (SG-20) Make sure you abide by the...
  • Page 12 Do not operate this machine with anyone in the immediate area. Stop mowing if anyone is within 100 yards of mower. FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY (SG-24) (SG-26) Drugs and alcohol will affect an operator’s...
  • Page 13 Do not put hands or feet under mower decks. Blade Contact can result serious injury or even death. Stay away until all motion has stopped and the decks are securely blocked up. FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY...
  • Page 14 Mower. Never work on the Mower with the tractor PTO driveline connected and running. Blades or Drivelines could turn without warning and cause immediate entanglement, injury or death. (SRM-3) FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY (SRM-7)
  • Page 15 Missing, broken, or worn items must be replaced at once to reduce the possibility of injury or death from thrown objects, entanglement, or blade contact. FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY (SPT-1)
  • Page 16 Refer also to Safety Messages and operation instruction in each of the appropriate sections of the Tractor and Equipment Manuals. Pay close attention to the Safety Signs affixed to the Tractor and Equipment. FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY...

  • Page 17: Decal Location

    --------------- 00024100 --------------- 02959924 --------------- * Furnished by Tractor Manufacturer (( )) Installed by D/L Manufacturer FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. DESCRIPTION Translate Safety Material Multi-Hazard Blades /Thrown Objects D/L Shield Missing-Do Not Operate Guard Missing. Do Not Operate...

  • Page 18: Safety Decals

    SAFETY DECALS 1 - 00725746 2- 00749117 3 - 00755742 4A - 00775933 4 - 00756004 5 - 00756005 FM100 02/04 Safety Section 1-12 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 19 6 - 00756494 8 - 00760657 11 - 00755691 12 - 00763977 FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY DECALS Safety Section 1-13 7 - 00758194 9 - D103 10 - 03200347 13 - 99101 14 - 00769947...
  • Page 20 SAFETY DECALS 17 - 00773723 16 - 00769737 19 - 00776481 FM100 02/04 Safety Section 1-14 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 21: Federal Laws & Regulations

    Some regulations specify that no one under the age of 16 may operate power machinery. It is your responsibility to know what these regulations are in your own area or situation. (Refer to U.S. Dept. of Labor, Employment Standard Administration, Wage & Home Division, Child Labor Bulletin #102.) FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY...

  • Page 67: Introduction Section

    INTRODUCTION SECTION Introduction Section...
  • Page 68 Mower with this Signal Word are Black and Yellow. WARNING Serious injury or possible death! Decals are Black and Orange. DANGER Imminent death/critical injury. Decals are Red and White. FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Introduction Section 2-2...
  • Page 69 Your TURF FLEX FM100 mower is designed for light-duty cutting such as lawn maintenance plus small weed and grass control. With a reasonable amount of preventive maintenance, your Mower will provide years of dependable service. DANGER NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE, RIDE ON, OR COME CLOSE TO MOWER OR TRACTOR.
  • Page 70 PREMATURE OR CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WHICH CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OF DEATH. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE REPAIR PARTS YOU ARE USING, CONTACT SERVIS-RHINO, P.O. BOX 712, SEGUIN, TX 78156-0712 FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Introduction Section 2-4...

  • Page 71: Assembly Section

    ASSEMBLY SECTION Assembly Section...

  • Page 72: A-Frame Attachment

    The FM100 Mower will attach to most tractors with Cat. I Three-Point hitch and a 540 RPM PTO. DO NOT EXCEED HORSEPOWER RECOMMENDATIONS. DANGER! Operating with PTO speed over 540 RPM can cause excessive vibration with subsequent machine failure which can cause serious injury or even death. Never exceed 540 RPM.

  • Page 73: Caster Wheel Attachments

    1. Insert yoke onto splined shaft. Grab and pull collar on end yoke. 2. Slide yoke (with collar depressed) onto gearbox shaft. 3. Move yoke back and forth until collar clicks forward and locks the yoke in place. FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 75: Operation Section

    OPERATION SECTION Operation Section...

  • Page 76: Tractor Preparation

    Operator's Manual, been trained in safe operation of the machine, and are physically large and strong enough to reach and operate controls easily. FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERATION...

  • Page 77: Driveline Attachment To Tractor

    DO NOT operate this cutter unless tractor has live or independent PTO. To commence operation, reduce engine speed and engage the tractor PTO. Before starting to cut, gradually increase engine speed to develop full PTO speed. FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERATION...

  • Page 78: Cutting Speed

    Disconnect the driveline from the tractor PTO and store it to prevent it from contacting the ground. Always reinstall the Master Shield over the tractor PTO Shaft. This shield should always remain in place except when connecting or disconnecting driveline. FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERATION...

  • Page 79: Driveline Length Check Procedure

    * Apply colored tape to the Inner Shield 1/8" from the end of the Outer Shield. FIGURE 2 * Re-attach the Driveline to the PTO Shaft. Driveline in maximum compressed position FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERATION FIGURE 1...

  • Page 80: Front Gauge Wheel Interference Check

    Move tractor tires inward to obtain clearance or lower mower until clearance exists. Set 3-Point quadrant stop so mower cannot be raised beyond set point. FIGURE 4. Figure 4 - Front Gauge Wheel Clearance FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERATION...

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    Worn/Unbalanced Blade Bent/Broken Sheave Trash Hung on Blade BELT SLIPPING Belts loose Belts Glazed Oil on belt FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING REMEDY Operate PTO at 540 RPM. Replace with Genuine RHINO Blades. See your Rhino dealer.
  • Page 82 Belt came off drive *Check broken belt for damage by laying it flat on floor. If belt does not lie flat (has humps or twists), which indicated broken or stretched cords, it must be replaced. FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERATION...

  • Page 83: Maintenance Section

    MAINTENANCE SECTION Maintenance Section...

  • Page 84: Lubrication Information

    Use an SAE multi-purpose, lithium-type grease for all locations shown. Be sure to clean the fitting thoroughly before using grease gun. Failure to maintain proper lubrication will result in damage to U-joints, gearbox, and/ or driveshaft. LUBRICATION FITTING LOCATION FIGURE1 ITEM FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY...

  • Page 85: Gearbox

    Grease Fittings are provided in the Wheel Hub and Gauge Wheel Pivot . Grease after 8 hours of use. FIGURE 3 & 4. FIGURE 3 FM100 02/04 Maintenance Section 5-3 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 86: Driveline Lubrication

    Each spindle will vent excess grease through top seal under drive sheave. Spindle must be lubricated enough to expell a small amount of grease. NOTE: Do not over lube as excess grease may get on belt drive. FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 87: Blade Servicing

    Install washer on blade bolt and insert bolt into blade. Thread bolt into spindle shaft. NOTE: Blade bolt has left hand threads. Tighten blade bolt to 150 ft. lbs. torque. Use heavy leather gloves during tightening process to hold blade and wrench. FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 88: Belt Adjustment Procedure

    ). Feed belts as shown in Figure 7 and tighten belts as described in the Belt Adjustment Procedure. Reinstall shields and shield fasteners. FM100 02/04 Maintenance Section 5-6 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 89: Storage

    NOTE: These values apply to fasteners as received from supplier, dry or when lubricated with normal engine oil. They do not apply if special graphited or molydisulphide greases or other extreme pressure lubricants are used. This applies to both UNF fine and UNC coarse threads. FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 90: Blade Spindle Service Instructions

    5. Install top adjusting nut #3. Adjust nut to give bearing end play of .002" - .006". Apply Loctite 242 to nut. 6. Grease spindle, until grease is forced out top seal lip. FIGURE 9 FM100 02/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 91 1. LIMITED WARRANTIES 1.01.Servis-Rhino warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, governmental, or municipal purchaser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for six months to the original commercial or industrial purchaser (“Purchaser”) that the goods purchased are free from defects in material or workmanship. 1.02.Manufacturer will replace for the Purchaser any part or parts found, upon examination at one of its factories, to be defective under normal use and service due to defects in material or workmanship.
  • Page 93 GEARBOX WARRANTY *One year for Seals (After one year, (six months for Industrial/Commercial use) seals are considered to be REPLACEMENT PARTS and replacement is the users' responsibility.) * Users' Gearboxes may be rebuilt by Servis-Rhino or replaced by new or rebuilt Gearboxes at the option of Servis-Rhino.
  • Page 94 P/N 00767123C FM100-SOM-02/04 Printed U.S.A.
  • Page 95 00763505 FILE. SIGNED COMPLETED, SERVIS-RHINO ® SIGN. MUST MACHINE. THIS WITHIN MAILED MUST REGISTRATION EFFECT, MAILBOX. INFORMATION REGISTRATION mailbox. CARD REGISTRATION UNTIL REFUSED SUBMITTED CLAIM PURCHASER DATE DELIVERY SIGNED, WARRANTY WARRANTY THIS IMPORTANT! COPY LAST DROP WARRANTY drop tape, tear), 60936-9907 City, Gibson...
  • Page 96 BEFORE MAILING WARRANTY CARD, MAKE SURE ALL INFORMATION IS LEGIBLE SERVIS-RHINO Servis-Rhino Model Purchaser Last Name Street & No., RFD, Box, &/or Apt. No. City Dealer City • I have informed the Purchaser of this product of Warranty terms, provisions, and procedures that are applicable, reviewed the contents of the Operator’s Manual including safety equipment, safe operation, and maintenance, reviewed the Safety Signs on implement (and tractor if possible), shown the AEM Mower Safety Practices Video, and reviewed Purchaser’s responsibility to train his operators in safe operation.
  • Page 98 1. PRINT FIRMLY. 2. REMOVE WHITE COPY FOR CUSTOMER RECORDS. SERVIS-RHINO Servis-Rhino Model Purchaser Last Name Street & No., RFD, Box, &/or Apt. No. City Dealer City • I have informed the Purchaser of this product of Warranty terms, provisions, and procedures that are applicable, reviewed the contents of the Operator’s Manual including safety equipment, safe operation, and maintenance, reviewed the Safety Signs on implement (and tractor if possible), shown the AEM Mower Safety Practices Video, and reviewed Purchaser’s responsibility to train his operators in safe operation.
  • Page 100 1. PRINT FIRMLY. 2. REMOVE WHITE COPY FOR CUSTOMER RECORDS. SERVIS-RHINO Servis-Rhino Model Purchaser Last Name Street & No., RFD, Box, &/or Apt. No. City Dealer City • I have informed the Purchaser of this product of Warranty terms, provisions, and procedures that are applicable, reviewed the contents of the Operator’s Manual including safety equipment, safe operation, and maintenance, reviewed the Safety Signs on implement (and tractor if possible), shown the AEM Mower Safety Practices Video, and reviewed Purchaser’s responsibility to train his operators in safe operation.

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