RHINO WHIRLWIND WW60-10001 Operator's Manual

RHINO WHIRLWIND WW60-10001 Operator's Manual

Side discharge 60" & 72" rotary mowers

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WHIRLWIND
Side Discharge
60" & 72" Rotary Mowers
Published 08/01
Effective S/N WW60-10001 to Currrent
Part No. 00774807
WW72-10001 to Current
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Servis-Rhino
1502 E. Walnut
Seguin, Texas 78155
830-372-3080
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
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  • Page 1 WHIRLWIND Side Discharge 60" & 72" Rotary Mowers Published 08/01 Effective S/N WW60-10001 to Currrent Part No. 00774807 WW72-10001 to Current OPERATOR'S MANUAL Servis-Rhino 1502 E. Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-3080 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00...
  • Page 2: Before You Start

    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 ... 1-14 INTRODUCTION SECTION ... 2-1 ASSEMBLY SECTION ... 3-1 A-Frame Attachment ... 3-2 Caster Wheel Attachments ... 3-3 Discharge Chute Installation ...
  • Page 7: Safety Section

    SAFETY SECTION Safety Section 1-1...
  • Page 8 Messages. Serious injury or death may occur unless care is taken to follow the warnings and instructions stated in the Safety Messages. Always use good common sense to avoid hazards. WHIRLWIND 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY FOLLOW the following Safety...
  • Page 9 Never dismount a Tractor that is moving or while the engine is running. Operate the Tractor controls from the tractor seat only. (SG-9) WHIRLWIND 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY (SG-3)
  • 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. (SG-I7) WHIRLWIND 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY (SG-10) (SGM-11)
  • Page 11 (SG-22) DANGER! Never run the tractor engine in a closed building or without adequate ventilation. The exhaust fumes can be hazardous to your health. WHIRLWIND 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Make sure you abide (SG-19) (SG-20)
  • Page 12 Do not operate this machine with anyone in the immediate area. Stop mowing if anyone is within 100 yards of mower. WHIRLWIND 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY...
  • Page 13 Never mow an area in the reverse direction that you have not inspected and removed debris or foreign material. WARNING! Do not put hands or feet under mower decks. Blade Contact can result serious injury or even death. WHIRLWIND 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY (SGM-7) (SGM-9)
  • Page 14 A-Frame. Lower the implement carefully to the ground. Do not put hands or feet under lifted components. (SPT-1) WHIRLWIND 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY (SGM-10) and general debris has been removed.
  • Page 15 Do not operate this machine with anyone in the immediate area. Stop mowing if anyone is within 100 yards of mower. WHIRLWIND 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY...
  • Page 16: Parts Information

    Rhino specifications. Non-genuine "will fit" parts do not consistently meet these specifications. The use of “will fit” parts may reduce mower performance, void mower warranties, and present a safety hazard. Use genuine Servis-Rhino mower parts for economy and safety. WHIRLWIND 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY...
  • Page 17: Safety Decals

    PELIGRO D103 WARNING 03200347 REFLECTOR 00755691 INSTRUC 00763977 INSTRUC 99101 LOGO NAME 00774809 NAME 00774811 NAME 00773359 NAME SERIAL PLATE Whirlwind Serial Plate 2738332 REFLECT 00776481 INSTRUCT 00776031 --------------- 00774807C --------------- 10058000 --------------- 00017000 --------------- 00024100 --------------- 02959924 --------------- * Furnished by Tractor Manufacturer...
  • Page 18 1 - 00725746 4 - 00756004 6 - 00756494 4A- 00775933 WHIRLWIND 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY 2 - 00749117 - Not Shown (See Inside Front Cover of Manual) 5 - 00756005 Safety Section 1-12 3 - 00755742...
  • Page 19 SAFETY 16 - 00773359 6A - 00769737 8A - 00773723 11 - 00755691 WW60 12 - 00763977 14 - 00774809 WW72 18 - 00776481 14 - 00774811 WHIRLWIND 08/01 Safety Section 1-13 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 20: 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.) WHIRLWIND 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY...
  • Page 65: Introduction Section

    INTRODUCTION SECTION Introduction Section 2-1...
  • Page 66 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. WHIRLWIND 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Introduction Section 2-2...
  • Page 67 Your RHINO WHIRLWIND 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 68: Attention Owner/Operator

    Alamo Group within thirty days of delivery of the mower. 3. Record the Mower Model and Serial Numbers on the Warranty page at the front of the Operator’s Manual. Keep this as part of the permanent maintenance file for the Mower. WHIRLWIND 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION...
  • Page 69: Assembly Section

    ASSEMBLY SECTION Assembly Section 3-1...
  • Page 70: Dealer Set-Up Instructions

    The Whirlwind 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 71: Caster Wheel Attachments

    (8). Insert fork shaft into axle arm weldment. Install three FIGURE 4 additional one inch spacers (6) on each axle shaft and retain using snapper pin (9). FIGURE 4. WHIRLWIND 08/01 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 72: Discharge Chute Installation

    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. WHIRLWIND 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 73: Operation Section

    OPERATION SECTION Operation Section 4-1...
  • Page 74: Tractor Preparation

    TRACTOR PREPARATION Ballast An implement code of has been assigned to the fully-equipped Lift-Type Whirlwind mower so that you can determine the tractor front ballast requirements. Refer to your tractor Operator's manual for the code number and ballasting requirements.
  • Page 75: Driveline Attachment To Tractor

    Avoid personal injury. When attempting to stop a tractor which does not have live PTO, the momentum created by the blade carrier of a rotary cutter can cause the tractor to be pushed forward. DO NOT operate this cutter unless tractor has live or independent PTO. WHIRLWIND 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERATION...
  • Page 76: Cutting Speed

    Then, complete the job by mowing clockwise and spreading the clippings uniformly over the al- ready-mowed area. FIGURE 1. WHIRLWIND 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERATION Operation Section 4-4...
  • Page 77: Detaching And Storing

    * Slide the Driveline together until it "bottoms out" solidly. * Apply colored tape to the Inner Shield 1/8" from the end of the Outer Shield. FIGURE 3 * Re-attach the Driveline to the PTO Shaft. WHIRLWIND 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERATION COLORED TAPE...
  • Page 78: Front Gauge Wheel Interference Check

    Set 3-Point quadrant stop so mower cannot be raised beyond set point. FIGURE 5. Figure 5 - Front Gauge Wheel Clearance WHIRLWIND 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERATION...
  • Page 79: Troubleshooting

    Worn/Unbalanced Blade Bent/Broken Sheave Trash Hung on Blade BELT SLIPPING Belt loose Belt Glazed Oil on belt WHIRLWIND 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING REMEDY Operate PTO at 540 RPM. Replace with Genuine RHINO Blades. See your Rhino dealer.
  • Page 80 Belt came off drive *Check belt for damage by laying it flat on floor. If belt does not lie flat (has humps or twists), which indicated broden or stretched cords, it must be replaced. WHIRLWIND 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERATION...
  • Page 81: Maintenance Section

    MAINTENANCE SECTION Maintenance Section 5-1...
  • Page 82: 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 WHIRLWIND 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY...
  • Page 83: Gearbox

    Grease Fittings are provided in the Wheel Hub and Gauge Wheel Pivot . Grease after 8 hours of use. FIGURE 3 &4. FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 WHIRLWIND 08/01 Maintenance Section 5-3 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 84: Driveline Lubrication

    Each spindle has vent hole in top just under drive pulley and must be lubricated enough each time to force small amount of grease out. NOTE: Do not over lube as excess grease may get on belt drive. WHIRLWIND 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 85: Blade Servicing

    Install washer on blade bolt, insert bolt into blade, insert seal protector washer over blade bolt and then thread bolt into spindle shaft. NOTE: Blade bolt has left hand threads. Tighten blade bolt to 85 ft. lbs. torque. Use heavy leather gloves during tightening process to hold blade and wrench. WHIRLWIND 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 86: Belt Adjustment Procedure

    (item 8). Ensure that right-hand belt (item 6) is in the upper groove of gearbox sheave and that left-hand belt (item 5) 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. WHIRLWIND 08/01 Maintenance Section 5-6 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 87: 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. WHIRLWIND 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 88: Blade Spindle Service Instructions

    5. Place shaft assembly into one half of housing. Place 1/16 inch bead of gasket compound on both sides of housing half. 6. Install other half of housing and install capscrews. Torque capscrews evenly to 15-20 ft-lb. torque. WHIRLWIND 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 90 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 91 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.
  • Page 92 P/N 00774807 MODEL-OMWPL-08/01 Printed U.S.A.
  • Page 93 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 94: Warranty Registration Information

    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 96 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 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.

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