RHINO S300 Manual, Operators & Parts

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MANUAL, OPERATORS & PARTS

THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IDENTIFIES IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES IN THIS MANUAL.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS

INJURY OR DEATH.

02/12

00785778

Rev 0

MODEL S300

POST HOLE DIGGER

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Page 1 MODEL S300 POST HOLE DIGGER MANUAL, OPERATORS & PARTS THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IDENTIFIES IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES IN THIS MANUAL. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. 02/12 00785778 Rev 0...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Page(s) Important Safety Information ....................1-4 Intended Use ......................1 Personal Protective Equipment ................. 1 Safety Decals ......................1-2 General Safety and Preparation ................. 3 Operating Safety ......................3-4 Repair and Maintenance Safety .................. 4 Assembly Instructions ......................5 General Maintenance ......................
Page 3: Important Safety Information
NEVER wear loose clothing or jewelry that could become entangled in the auger or driveline. SAFETY DECALS ALWAYS replace missing or defaced decals. Reorder from Rhino, 1020 S. Sangamon Ave., Gibson City, IL 60936 or call 1-800-446-5158. LOCATION: FRONT OF GEAR BOX...
Page 4 UNDER SHIELD ORDER DECAL KIT: 00785764 NOTE: IF THE DRIVE SHAFT GUARD MENTIONED IN THE ABOVE DECAL IS MISSING ,YOU MUST ORDER A REPLACEMENT BY CALLING RHINO AT 1-800-446-5158. LOCATION: PTO DRIVE SHAFT SHIELD ORDER DECAL KIT: 00785764 LOCATION: TOP END OF BOOM ON...
Page 5: General Safety And Preparation
ALWAYS make sure that all safety shields are in place and tightened down. Do not operate this post hole digger if any shields are missing. Contact Rhino at 1-800-446-5158 for replacement part(s). ALWAYS make sure that the auger point and cutting edges are intact and in good working order before using this digger.
Page 6: Operating Safety
OPERATING SAFETY ALWAYS operate this post hole digger from the tractor seat.Only one person should operate the digger. NEVER attach the post hole digger with the tractor engine running. NEVER operate the post hole digger with anyone near or in contact with any part of the implement, PTO driveline or auger. Serious injury or death could result from entanglement with moving parts.
Page 7: Assembly Instructions
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS REFER TO ILLUSTRATION C IMPORTANT: The gear box is shipped without lubricant. Fill the top hole with 80W - 90WT lubricant or the equivalent. Approximately 1.75 quarts of the lubricant is enough to lubricate the gears and bearings. A greater amount will not harm the gear box. Do not fill to overflow point as this may damage the seals.
Page 8: General Maintenance
Angle Adjustment ILLUSTRATION A ILLUSTRATION B OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before operating this post hole digger Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow anyone to operate this post hole digger who has not read this manual. STEP 1: After mounting the digger to the tractor, lower the auger point slowly to the ground at the desired digging angle before engaging power.
Page 9: Parts List
MODEL POST HMRTS BREAKDOWN S300 POST HOLE DIGGER PARTS BREAKDOWN " " i l p c t i n i l c i t n i l d i l l l o & & . y l a l i NOTE: All augers are sold separately.
Page 10: Parts Breakdown Illustration
S300 POST HOLE DIGGER ILLUSTRATION C Driveline NOTE: Safety shields are shaded on this diagram. NEVER operate the digger with any shield missing. Page 8...
Page 11: Auger Parts List And Breakdown
S300 AUGERS " 6 , t i , t i " 9 , t i , t i Page 9...
Page 12 S300 AUGERS " 2 , t i , t i " 5 , t i , t i Page 10...
Page 13 S300 AUGERS " 8 , t i , t i Page 11...
Page 14: Optional Accessories
S300 AUGERS " 4 , t i , t i OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AUGER EXTENSIONS " 7 " 4 c i t Page 12...
Page 15: Hydraulic Down Force Kit
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES HYDRAULIC DOWN FORCE KIT Assembly and Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before using this product. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. Always use appropriate personal protective equipment such as work gloves, eye protection and safety shoes when using this product.
Page 16 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES HYDRAULIC DOWN FORCE KIT To Hydraulic Coupler (Tractor) Relief Valve To Hydraulic Tank (Marked “Tank” on valve) Illustration B OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: The cylinder is a single acting cylinder and must be plumbed correctly into the tractor hydraulic system to avoid damage and possible injury.
Page 17: Weight Mounting Kit
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES WEIGHT MOUNTING KIT Assembly Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before using this product. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Always use appropriate personal protective equipment such as work gloves and safety shoes when using this product. CAUTION: Never use this product unless the weights are securely attached and locked down.
Page 18: Notes
NOTES Model No. ____________________ Date of Purchase _______________ Place of Purchase _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ Page 16...
Page 19: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS o l l l l o n i l t i f n i l . n i . n i t l u . n i n i l " " U t n i t l o .
Page 20 1020 S. Sangamon Ave. Gibson City, IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.com...