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RHINO FM84 Operator's Manual

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Published 08/01
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.
Servis-Rhino
1502 E. Walnut
Seguin, Texas 78155
830-372-3080
Effective S/N 10001 -Current
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
FM84

Rotary Mower

Part No. 00775250C
$0.00

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  • Page 1: Rotary Mower

    READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the Safety and Operation Instructions contained in this manual before operating the equipment. Servis-Rhino 1502 E. Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-3080 Effective S/N 10001 -Current © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. FM84 Rotary Mower Part No. 00775250C $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

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ... 1-1 Safety Information ... 1-2 Decal Location ... 1-11 Safety Decals ... 1-12 Federal Laws & Regulations ...1-15 INTRODUCTION SECTION ... 2-1 ASSEMBLY SECTION ... 3-1 A-Frame Attachment ... 3-2 Caster Wheel Attachments ... 3-3 Driveline Attachment ...

  • 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) FM84 08/01 © 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. FM84 08/01 © 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. FM84 08/01 © 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. FM84 08/01 © 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. FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY (SG-24) Children can 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. FM84 08/01 © 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) FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY (SGM-10)
  • Page 15 FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY (SPT-1) (S3PT-8) (S3PT-9) “Wait a minute...Save a life!”...
  • Page 16 WITH SUBSEQUENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY FROM THROWN BLADES. (SGM-10) 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.

  • Page 17: Decal Location

    2738332 00776481 00776031 00775250C 10058000 00017000 00024100 02959924 * Furnished by Tractor Manufacturer (( )) Installed by D/L Manufacturer FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. LEVEL DESCRIPTION PELIGRO Translate Safety Material DANGER Multi-Hazard KEEP AWAY Cutting Blades/Thrown Objects ((1))

  • Page 18: Safety Decals

    1 - 00725746 2 - 00749117 - Not Shown 4 - 00756004 (See Inside Front Cover of Manual) 6 - 00756494 13 - 99101 FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY DECALS 9 - D103 Safety Section 1-12 5 - 00756005...
  • Page 19 SAFETY DECALS 11 - 00755691 12 - 00763977 FM84 14 - 00775249 4A - 00775933 FM84 08/01 Safety Section 1-13 R 8/23/00 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 20 SAFETY DECALS 8A - 00773723 3A - 00755742 3 - 00769736 6A - 00773723 17 - 00776481 FM84 08/01 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.) FM84 08/01 © 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. FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Introduction Section 2-2...
  • Page 69 Your FM84 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 FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION...

  • Page 71: Assembly Section

    ASSEMBLY SECTION Assembly Section...

  • Page 72: A-Frame Attachment

    The FM84 Mowers 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 600 RPM.

  • Page 73: Caster Wheel Attachments

    (7). Insert fork shaft into axle arm weldment. Install three additional one inch spacers (5) on each axle shaft and retain using snapper pin (8). FIGURE 4. FIGURE 4 FM84 08/01 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 74: Driveline Attachment

    1. Insert yoke onto splined shaft. Twist red collar on end yoke. 2. Slide yoke (with collar twisted) onto gearbox shaft. 3. Move yoke back and forth until collar clicks and locks the yoke in place. FM84 08/01 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.

  • 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. FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERATION...

  • Page 77: Cutting Height

    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. FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERATION...
  • Page 78 The grass is discharged to the rear and slightly to the right. To keep clippings off to streets and sidewalks mow two to three passes clockwise as shown in Figure 1A. FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERATION Operation Section 4-4...

  • Page 79: Detaching And Storing

    * 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. FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERATION COLORED TAPE Driveline in maximum compressed position...
  • Page 80 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 FM84 08/01 © 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 FM84 08/01 © 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. FM84 08/01 © 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 FM84 08/01 © 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 FM84 08/01 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. FM84 08/01 © 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. FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 88: Belt Adjustment Procedure

    9). Ensure that right-hand belt (item 7) is in the upper groove of gearbox sheave and that left-hand belt (item 6) is in the lower groove of gearbox sheave. Slide gearbox to the full rear position and adjust according to Belt Adjustment Procedure. Reinstall shields and shield fasteners. FM84 08/01 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. FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 90 2. Place seal protector (4) and one washer (6) onto shaft and insert into lower bearing. Place shaft (3) on flat surface and press on inner race of upper bearing using hollow pipe or tube. NOTE: Place washer (6) on top bearing and press against it to avoid damaging bearing seal. FM84 08/01 © 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.
  • Page 93 *One year for Seals (After on year, (six months for Industrial/Commercial use) seals are consid- ered 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 FM84-OMWPL-08/01 P/N 00775250C 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),...
  • 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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