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RHINO DM112 Operator's Manual

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Published 04-14-03
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.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
RHINO
®
1020 S. Sangamon Ave.
Gibson City, IL 60936
800-446-5158
Email: parts@servis-rhino.com
DISC MOWER
Effective S/N DM82 20000- Current
Effective S/N DM95 20201- Current
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
DM82, DM95, DM112 &
DM124 Disc Mower
Part No.4909WC
$0.00

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  • Page 1 Instructions contained in this manual before operating the equipment. OPERATOR'S MANUAL RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon Ave. Gibson City, IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.com DISC MOWER DM82, DM95, DM112 & © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. DM124 Disc Mower Part No.4909WC $0.00...
  • 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

    Equipment. There will be a charge for manuals requested after the original issue on purchased or leased equipment. Contact your Rhino dealer for replacement parts. Requests for additional manuals should be directed Servis-Rhino P. O. Box 712 Seguin, Texas 78156...
  • Page 6 When ordering parts for this manual be sure that orders for replacement parts include the following informa- tion: 1. Name of machine 2. Machine model number 3. Machine serial number (The serial number plate is located on the front of the 3-point frame) 4.

  • Page 7: Safety Section

    SAFETY SECTION Safety Section 1-1...
  • Page 8 A safe and careful operator is the best operator. Safety is of primary importance to the manufac- turer and should be to the owner/operator. Most accidents can be avoided by being aware of your equipment, your surroundings, and observing certain precautions. The first section of this manual includes a list of Safety Messages that, if followed, will help protect the operator and bystanders from injury or death.
  • Page 9 PELIGRO! Si no lee Ingles, pida ayuda a alguien que si lo lea para que le traduzca las medidas de seguridad. (SG-3) Never operate the Tractor or Implement until you have read and DANGER! completely understand this Manual, the Tractor Operator’s Manual, and each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the Tractor and Implement.
  • Page 10 Never allow children or other persons to ride on the Tractor or Implement. DANGER! Falling off can result in serious injury or death. DANGER! Never allow children to operate or ride on the Tractor or Implement. WARNING! Do not mount the Tractor while the tractor is moving.
  • Page 11 WARNING! Transport only at safe speeds. Serious accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at unsafe speeds. Understand the Tractor and Implement and how it handles before transporting on streets and highways. Make sure the Tractor steering and brakes are in good condi- tion and operate properly.
  • Page 12 KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING ELEMENTS to prevent entanglement DANGER! and possible serious injury or death. DANGER! Never allow children to play on or around Tractor or Implement. Children can slip or fall off the Equipment and be injured or killed. themselves or others.
  • Page 13 DANGER! All Safety Shields, Guards and Safety devices including (but not limited to) - the Deflectors, Chain Guards, Steel Guards, Gearbox Shields, Hydraulic Tank Shields, and Retractable Door Shields should be used and main- tained in good working condition. All safety devices should be inspected carefully at least daily for missing or broken components.
  • Page 14 Replace bent or broken blade with new blades. NEVER ATTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN BLADES DANGER! SINCE THIS WILL LIKELY CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WITH SUBSEQUENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY FROM THROWN BLADES. (SGM-10) WARNING! Do not mow with two machines in the same area except with Cab tractors with the windows closed. (SGM-11) DANGER! Always disconnect the main PTO Driveline from the Tractor before performing service on the...
  • Page 15 WARNING! Never leave Tractor and Implemented unattended while the implement is in the lifted position. Accidental operation of lifting lever or a hydraulic failure injury or death by crushing. To properly park the implement when disconnecting it from the tractor, lower the stand and put the retaining pin securely in place, or put a secure support under the A- Frame.
  • Page 16 (SG-18) PARTS INFORMATION Servis-Rhino mowers use balanced and matched system components for blade carriers, blades, cuttershafts, knives, knife hangers, rollers, drivetrain components, and bearings. These parts are made and tested to Servis- Rhino specifications. Non-genuine "will fit" parts do not consistently meet these specifications. The use of “will fit”...

  • Page 17: Safety Notes

    SAFETY NOTES Safety Section 1-11 DM 07-02 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 18 SAFETY NOTE: Rhino supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe operation. Damage to the decals may occur while in shipping, use, or reconditioning. Rhino cares about the safety of its customers, operators, and bystanders, and will replace the safety decals on this product in the field, free of charge (Some shipping and handling charges may apply).
  • Page 19 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY QTY. LEVEL DESCRIPTION Decal Kit - Safety (All Models) Decal Kit - DM82(Complete) Decal Kit - DM95 (Complete) Decal Kit - DM112 (Complete) Decal Kit - DM124 (Complete) PELIGRO Spanish Translation DANGER Shield Missing DANGER Rotating Driveline/Entanglement...
  • Page 20 SAFETY 1 - 00725746 5 - 00760657 2 - 00756004 4 - 00756494 3 - 00756005 6 - 02962765 16 - 000678 DM 07-02 Safety Section 1-14 05-05-99 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 21 SAFETY 10 - 3238320 8 - 3238318 9 - 3238319 12 - 00756059 11 - 999001 17 - 1458380 15 - 00763977 21 - 3238307 25 - D301 7 - 3238322 - Front Cover 13 - 00758194 Safety Section 1-15 05-18-99 DM 07-02 ©...
  • Page 22 SAFETY 14 - 3238311 18 - 00772879 19 - 3238300 20 - 3238301 DM82 DM95 23 - 00772632 23 - 00772631 DM112 DM124 23 - 00772633 23 - 00772891 DM 07-02 Safety Section 1-16 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 23 SAFETY 22 - D103 26 - 2458315 27- 00776481 Safety Section 1-17 DM 07-02 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 24: Federal Laws & Regulations

    FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of federal laws and regulations concerning employer and employee equipment operators. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should not be considered as such. Employer-Employee Operator Regulations U.S.

  • Page 69: Introduction Section

    INTRODUCTION SECTION Introduction Section 2-1...

  • Page 70: Attention Owner/Operator

    This Mower is designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers. Proper assembly, maintenance, and operating practices, as described in this manual, will help the owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine. The purpose of this manual is to familiarize, instruct, and train. The Safety Section is a MUST READ section prior to any use of the mower.

  • Page 71: Assembly Section

    ASSEMBLY SECTION Assembly Section 3-1...
  • Page 72 CAUTION! WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS SAFETY GLASSES AND PROTECTIVE SHOES WHEN ASSEMBLING THE MOWER. USE OVERHEAD CRANE OR HOIST. See pages 6-1 through 6-22 in the Parts List Section and identify the components to be installed. When the instructions refer to the left or right side, they refer to your left or right side, as you are standing behind the mower and facing the tractor.
  • Page 73 6. Connect the break away tongue to the frame using a break away pin and cotter keys(E). (See Figure 4.) 7. Install the cover frame on the cutter bar using two M16 x 35mm bolts (F), locking plate and lockwashers at the top and three M16x35mm bolts and lockwashers (G) installed on the side.
  • Page 74 9. Place the cover sheet over the assembled frame and secure the sheet in place with plastic ties through grommets around cover frame at all locations. (See Figure 7.) DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN PLASTIC TIE. 10. Attach the hydraulic cylinder and Lift Rod (K) to the main frame and link attached to the cover frame. Use a lift rod pin, capscrew and lockwasher.
  • Page 75 14. Attach the outer support weldment to the swath board bracket and the cover frame tube as shown (Figure 11&12).Using two M10 x 75 mm bolts and locknuts on top (O), and one M12 x 50mm bolt (N), and one M12 x 50mm carriage bolt (M).
  • Page 76 The following approximate amounts of SAE EP90 gear lubricant, or equivalent, are required: Model DM82 ... 2.4 Quarts Model DM95 ... 3.1 Quarts Model DM112 ... 3.8 Quarts Model DM124 ... 4.5 Quarts The gearbox and the cutter bar are lubricated by separate oil supplies.

  • Page 77: Operation Section

    OPERATION SECTION Operation Section 4-1...

  • Page 78: Connecting Mower To The Tractor

    Model DM82 mowers require a minimum of 40 HP for operation. Model DM95 mowers require a minimum of 45 HP. Model DM112 mowers require a minimum of 50 HP. Model DM124 mowers require a minumum of 60 HP.

  • Page 79: Iid Shaft Installation Adjusting Shaft Length

    6. Lower the mower so that the center of the lower linkage arm is 16" above the ground. (See Figure 5.) 7. Connect the Support chain (S) to the tractor's top link support bracket and adjust to maintain the ground-to- linkage height of 16"...
  • Page 80 IID Shaft Installation Adjusting Shaft Length (Con't) 4. Cut the shield and shaft of the mower half so the same amount is removed as the tractor half. Deburr the ends, lubricate the shaft halves with grease and reassemble the halves. 5.

  • Page 81: Adjusting Mowing Height

    Adjusting Mowing Height The mowing height is adjusted by adjusting the top link of the 3-point linkage to move the forward portion of the disc up or down. (See Figure 11.) IMPORTANT: Do not allow the disc blade to contact the ground. On uneven ground, raise the blade tip by tilting the cutter rearward.

  • Page 82: Belt Tension Adjustment

    OPERATION BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT The belt tension must be adjusted properly to prevent the belt from slipping. To adjust the belt tension, loosen the jam nut and tighten the nuts on the Tensioning Rod until each belt can be depressed 1/2" when a force of 11 pounds is applied to the belt at a point midway between the pulleys (See Figure 14).

  • Page 83: Swath Board

    OPERATION Swath Board The Swath Board (W) is located on the outer end of the cutter bar. The swath stick can be positioned at three settings to handle different crop conditions such as long, short or flattened crops. Remove the front bolt (Y), move the swath stick to the desired position and reinstall the bolt in the new hole.
  • Page 84 TRANSPORTING THE MOWER 1. Make sure the stand tube is secured in the "up" position. If not, pull clip and Pin (R) and slide Stand Tube (A) up. Secure with Pin (R) and clip. (See Figure 19.) 2. Before folding check clearance between tractor & cover frame. Fold back the front cover frame (H) and cover sheet.
  • Page 85 3. Remove the Lock Pin (Y) from the suspension tube. After raising the bar to the transport position, move the lock pin to transport position and secure with hairpin cotter. (See Figure 21) 4. Raise the cutter bar using the tractor hydraulics. (See Figure 23). 5.
  • Page 86 DISC MOWERS ARE NOT INTENDED FOR ROADSIDE OR MUNICIPAL MOWING. THEY WARNING! ARE INTENDED FOR AGRICULTURAL USE ONLY. DO NOT OPERATE MOWER NEAR STRUCTURES WHICH MAY BE VULNERABLE TO DAMAGE FROM THROWN OBJECTS. THE OPERATING TRACTOR SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH AN ENCLOSED CAB! CAUTION! BEFORE STARTING OPERATION, MAKE SURE THE COVER SHEET IS IN GOOD SHAPE AND IN THE LOWERED POSITION.

  • Page 87: Special Operation Instructions

    CAUTION! STOP MOWER IMMEDIATELY IF IT BEGINS TO VIBRATE. OPERATING THE MOWER WITH A VIBRATION MAY RESULT IN COMPONENT FAILURE. DETERMINE CAUSE OF VIBRATION AND CORRECT. CHECK IF KNIVES ARE IN GOOD CONDITION AND ROTATING FREELY. WIRE OR TWINE WHICH BECOMES ENTANGLED AROUND DISC SHOULD BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY AS IT MAY RESULT IN SEAL OR DISC BEARING FAILURE.

  • Page 89: Maintenance Section

    MAINTENANCE SECTION Maintenance Section 5-1...

  • Page 90: Disc And Blade Maintenance

    CAUTION! BEFORE PERFORMING INSPECTIONS, MAINTENANCE, OR ADJUSTMENTS OF THE MOWER, STOP THE TRACTOR ENGINE, REMOVE THE KEY, AND SECURE PARKING BRAKE. WAIT FOR ALL ROTATING MOTION OF THE MOWER TO STOP AND DISCONNECT THE DRIVELINE SHAFT. BLOCK THE MOWER AND TRACTOR TO PREVENT MOVEMENT BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS OR MAINTENANCE.
  • Page 91 MAINTENANCE Figure 2 To remove the disc, remove the 6 bolts (DD)(See Figure 1). To remove the hub (EE), remove the locknut (FF) and the conical washer (GG). Pull the hub upward evenly to remove. Gearpullers may be required to remove hub from spline shaft.

  • Page 92: Lubrication

    The following approximate amounts of SAE HD90 gear lube, or equivalent, are required: Model DM82 2.4 Quarts Model DM95 3.1 Quarts Model DM112 3.8 Quarts Model DM124 4.5 Quarts Both the gearbox and the cutter bar use a seperate oil supply.

  • Page 93: Gearbox Section End View

    GEARBOX SECTION END VIEW Plug 00772811 Bolt 708110C12 Hex Nut 00756164 CUTTERBAR SECTION END VIEW DM 07-02 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Bolt 61367C8 Maintenance Section 5-5 Oil Filler PLug 2716591 Bolt 708110C12 Hex Nut 00756164...

  • Page 94: Lubrication Chart

    Location Description Front IID U-joint Rear IID U-joint IID Shaft Slip Joints Gearboxes and Cutter Bar, Fill to respective Level Check Level After Every 8 Hours Plug w/SAE EP90 or Equivalent Gear Lube Main Frame Pivot Point All Sliding Sections All Pivots &...

  • Page 95: Storage

    NEVER DISCONNECT MOWER FROM TRACTOR WITHOUT CUTTER BAR IN LOWERED TO (OPERATING) POSITION. Category I Hitch Pin (Part No. 3220403) for DM82 or DM95. Spring Assit Kit (Part No. 3220400 for Model DM112. Problem Probable Cause Does not cut properly...

  • Page 96: Specifications

    540 RPM, 1 3/8" - 6 Spline with Special Covers Over Joints Optional 1-3/8"-6Spline with clutch. Category II 761 Lbs. 827Lbs. 771 Lbs. 837Lbs. Guard Frame and Cover V-belt Drive Fully Enclosed Maintenance Section 5-8 DM112 DM124 9'4" 10'3" 75-90HP 75-95HP 880Lbs. 1325 Lbs. 890Lbs. Optional...
  • Page 98 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.
  • Page 99 TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER To keep your implement running efficiently and safely, read your manual thoroughly and follow these directions and the Safety Messages in this Manual. The Table of Contents clearly identifies each section where you can easily find the information you need. The OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (1928.51 Subpart C) makes these minimum safety requirements of tractor operators: REQUIRED OF THE OWNER:...
  • Page 100 DISC MOWER DM82, DM95, DM112 & DM124 Disc Mower DISC MOWER-OM 07/02 4909WC Printed U.S.A.
  • Page 101 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),...
  • Page 102 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 104 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 106 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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