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ROOTS Rhino RD180 Operator's Manual

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Ride-On-Sweeper
Diesel
Read this manual completely and understand the
Operator's Manual
instructions before operating the machine.
"English Version"
Rhino RD180
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  • Page 1 RD180 Ride-On-Sweeper Diesel Read this manual completely and understand the Operator’s Manual instructions before operating the machine. “English Version” Rhino RD180...
  • Page 2 Rhino RD180...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOTE: Table Of Contents & Important Note Roots Multiclean Ltd. (RMCL) is not liable for any legal claims that Introduc on may arise as a direct or indirect result of the contents of this manual. Technical Specifica ons Safety Instruc ons Roots Multiclean Ltd.

  • Page 4: Introduc On

    INTRODUCTION Rhino RD180...
  • Page 5 PURPOSE ONLY. ACTUAL PRODUCT MAY VARY. Usage, Handling & Modification ROOTS reserves the right to change the product or contents of this manual without prior information. Use of the product beyond the specified scope of functioning is deemed...
  • Page 6 This machine is not intended for use on public roadways. Do not use this machine in any other way other than described in this Operator’s Manual. WARNING: When using indoors, ensure proper ven la on is available. Smoke Hazard. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Rhino RD180...
  • Page 8 Main Broom Length 1420 mm Main Broom Diameter 400 mm Broom Type V-Shape Max - 20 % Bristle Type POLY & WIRE MAIN & SIDE 660 mm Side Broom Diamater GRADABILITY BROOM Unladen weight - 2860 kg (Without packing) WEIGHT Rhino RD180...
  • Page 9 Manufacturer MAHINDRA Model 575 ELS-NA-BSIII CEV Diesel Tank - 50 liters Displacement 2979 cc Hydraulic Tank - 58 liters No. of Cylinders TANKS Horsepower 35.4kW/47.5HP ENGINE Length: Opera on/Shipping - 3125/3340 mm Width: Opera on/Shipping - 1796/2155 mm Rhino RD180...

  • Page 10: Safety Instruc Ons

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Rhino RD180...
  • Page 11 Due to use of substances representing an inherent Protect the machine from frost. danger to health of environment. Safety Provisions (persons & goods) Safety provisions in dangerous situation caused by misuse, inaccurate adherence to instruction or prescribed work routine. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 12 Do not open the hood when the engine is running. On sloped surfaces, the sloping angle and the driving direc on should not exceed the values given in the Opera ng Instruc ons. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 13 Check the pressure reducer on the compressor for the correct se ng before correc ng the tyre pressure. Do not exceed maximum tyre pressure. WARNING: DO NOT CLEAN THE MACHINE WITH A HIGH PRESSURE CLEANER. THERE IS RISK OF DAMAGING THE ELECTRICAL PARTS OR RISK OF SHORT CIRCUIT! Rhino RD180...
  • Page 14 No Smoking Environmental Hazard No Fire/Matches In Garbage Do Not Throw Sta c Electricity Hazard Hand Crush Hazard Hot Surface No Passengers In Garbage Do Not Start Tag Rota ng Belt Hazard Wear Safety Shoes Wear Overalls Wear Gloves Rhino RD180...
  • Page 15 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SYMBOLS & HAZARDS PICTORIAL DEFINITIONS Wear Safety Glasses Wear Safety Helmet Wear Respirator Wear Ear Muff Rhino RD180...
  • Page 16 Batteries, electrical & electronic components contain substances that must not enter the environment. Please dispose off your old machine, batteries, electrical & electronic components using appropriate collection systems at the end of the product’s life cycle. Rhino RD180...

  • Page 17: Know Your Machine

    KNOW YOUR MACHINE Rhino RD180...
  • Page 18 6. Engine Hood 16. Fuel Filler with Cap 7. Front Head Lamp w/indicator 17. Pre-cleaner + Air Filter 8. Rear Lamp w/ indicator 18. Direc on Control Pedal 9. Work Lamp 19. Brake Pedal 10. Beacon Lamp 20. Parking Brake Rhino RD180...
  • Page 19 KNOW YOUR MACHINE 21. Panel Filter Purging System 22. Pneuma c Solenoid Valves 23. Panel Filter 24. Engine Group Rhino RD180...
  • Page 20 KNOW YOUR MACHINE Operator Orienta on: 1. Front of the machine 2. Right of the machine 3. Rear of the machine 4. Le of the machine Rhino RD180...
  • Page 21 1. Product category s cker 2. Manufacturer’s logo s cker 3. Product name s cker 4. Hopper & Thro le control s cker 5. Switch panel decal 6. Switch panel decal - LH 7. Switch panel decal - RH Rhino RD180...
  • Page 22 4. Diesel fuel safety s cker 5. Rota ng belt keep away safety s cker 6. Ba ery loca on warning s cker 7. Parking brake safety s cker 8. Maintenance schedule s cker 9. Electrical fuses/relay loca on s cker Rhino RD180...
  • Page 23 KNOW YOUR MACHINE - DECALS 1. Yellow/Black stripe safety s cker 2. Yellow/Black stripe safety s cker 3. Yellow/Black stripe safety s cker 4. Grease point s cker 5. Safety stopper s cker 6. Commissioning instruc on s cker Rhino RD180...

  • Page 24: Working Principle

    WORKING PRINCIPLE Rhino RD180...
  • Page 25 The side broom (3) sweeps the edges and corners and moves the debris to the path of the main broom. The fine dust from the swept debris is sucked by a centrifugal fan through Ø a filter (4). Rhino RD180...
  • Page 26 INITIAL SET-UP Rhino RD180...
  • Page 27 Do not use this machine as a transport equipment. components using appropriate collection systems at the end of the product’s life cycle. WARNING: Do not use this machine on surfaces exceeding a maximum of the given value for the gradient or slope. Max. 20% Rhino RD180...
  • Page 28 Do not unload the machine on an inclined ramp or platform. Check the machine’s invoice against the machine for the required Do not unload the machine on wet areas. accessories and serial number. Use appropriate tools and safety devices. Rhino RD180...

  • Page 29: Controls

    CONTROLS Rhino RD180...
  • Page 30 CONTROLS CONTROLLING AND INDICATING ELEMENTS 7.a,b 6.a,b 13 14 9.a,b Rhino RD180...
  • Page 31 21. Fire in Hopper Indicator Lamp (if equipped) 22. Filter Clog Indicator Lamp (if equipped) 23. Parking Brake Indicator Lamp (if equipped) 24. Head Lamp Switch 25. Beacon Lamp Switch 26. Worklamp Switch 27. Main Broom Wear Indicator Lamp (if equipped) Rhino RD180...
  • Page 32 1.a. Steering Wheel Adjustment Lever: Used for sweeping. Used for driving. The steering wheel lt lever controls the angle of the steering wheel. To adjust: Rotate the lever towards the operator, adjust the angle and push the lever back to secure. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 33 Lever posi on rightward - Hopper raises. Lever posi on rightward - Hopper door closed. DOOR RAISE Note: Hopper door opens automa cally during sweeping opera on. Ac va ng main broom opens the door and switching it off closes the door automa cally. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 34 Switch posi on upwards - Impeller On & Filter Purging On Switch posi on downwards - Impeller Off & Filter Purging On Lever posi on rightward - DCS Off (Return to sweep mode). COMPACT Switch posi on middle - Impeller Off & Filter Purging Off Rhino RD180...
  • Page 35 Switch posi on downwards - Intense Sweep Switch posi on middle - Main Broom Off & Side Broom Off 8. Hour meter: The hour meter displays the total number of hours the machine has run. This is useful to schedule maintenance of the machine. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 36 Note: It is normal by design to see the machine achieve lower speed during reversing than forward. Neutral: Take your foot off the direc onal pedal and it will return to the neutral posi on. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 37 Note: Parking brake is intended for use only a er the machine has come to a complete stop. Do not use it on a moving machine unless it is an emergency. The horn switch is used to ac vate the horn. Push the switch to honk once. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 38 The engine oil pressure gauge is used to inform the operator that the engine oil pressure is higher/lower than the required opera ng parameter. The engine will automa cally shut down if the oil pressure is lower than the permi ed value. Check for the cause and correct it. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 39 -30 if the alternator is not genera ng enough power and the needle will indicate +30 if any of the on-board electrical equipment is drawing power. The fire in hopper lamp glows when a fire is present inside the hopper. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 40 The warning beacon lamp switch is used to ac vate the warning beacon The parking brake lamp (a) glows when the parking brake is engaged to park lamps (if equipped) which are used to warn others that the machine is in the machine. opera on. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 41 It has two foldable armrests and a seat belt (if equipped). Pull the lever to slide the seat in forward or backward direc on. WARNING: Do not adjust the seat while the machine is in mo on. Seat Adj. Lever Rhino RD180...
  • Page 42 To adjust the rear view mirror open the sliding window. Note: Keep the sliding window closed when the air condi oning system is running (if equipped). WARNING Do not open the window and let people sit while opera ng the machine. Risk of injury. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 43 (b) on top of the cabin which sucks in clean filtered air (c) from into the cabin. outside and circulates inside the cabin. When using the fan always ensure that the sliding window and rear windows are closed. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 44 The machine is equipped with a rear view mirror to help the operator to check the rear of the machine during sweeping and also during backing up. Keep the rear view mirror clean at all mes. Adjust the rear view mirror before driving the machine. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 45 MACHINE OPERATION Rhino RD180...

  • Page 46: Machine Opera On

    If any part of the opera on and safe use of this equipment is not completely understood, consult an authorized dealer for a complete explana on. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 47 By iden fying any problems before traveling to the worksite, you’ll save as required to maintain safe descent speed without over-speeding the unnecessary travel me and will be able to make repairs more easily with the engine or gaining excess travel speed. proper tools. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 48 THERE IS A RISK OF CONTAMINATION! After starting the engine wait for two minutes with engine speed set to idle for the pneumatic system to pressurize. AVOID STATIC ELECTRICITY WHEN FUELING. AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 49 6. Press the directional control pedal backward to propel the machine in the center. reverse direction. 4. Thro le should be in transport mode posi on. 7. The speed of the machine varies with the pressure in which the direc onal control pedal is pressed. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 50 1. Beacon lamp placement without OHG. CAUTION: Exercise caution for oncoming vehicles and other 2. Beacon lamp placement with OHG. equipments and stationary objects, people or animals. 3. Push the switch upwards to switch ON the beacon lamp. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 51 The machine is equipped with a pneuma c purging system to clean the dust filters within the hopper. The air is supplied via a compressor located in the engine bay. A series of solenoid valves are used to distribute compressed air to the filters. Air Compressor Rhino RD180...
  • Page 52 Avoid sudden turns, except in emergencies. Lever posi on le ward - Hopper lowers. Ensure that the panel filters are clean and dry and are locked securely in their posi on to prevent any leakage of dust during sweeping. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 53 Warning: Do not use this se ng for a longer period of me as there is a risk of excessive broom wear. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 54 7. Return the hopper to its normal posi on to con nue sweeping (return to sweep mode). 3. Set thro le posi on to idle. Operate the engine in idle speed for a minute. 4. Engage parking brake. 5. Switch Off engine. Remove key. NORMAL POSITION Rhino RD180...
  • Page 55 5. Close the door and lower the hopper completely. 2. Raise the hopper to its dumping posi on. 6. Reduce thro le posi on to idle. RAISE WARNING: Do not stand under a raised hopper. 7. Engage parking brake. 8. Switch off engine and remove key. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 56 SAFETY STOPPER ENGAGED. to risk of accidents. Driving downhill with a raised hopper is very dangerous Safety Stopper and may cause the machine to p over leading to loss of life or damage to the machine/environment. Slot in Chassis Rhino RD180...
  • Page 57 7. A sequen al mer (9) operates the solenoid valves (4) at a preset me of 25 seconds to spray compressed air to the filters (1) via tubes (2) directly above them. 8. A pneuma c manifold (8) controls the func ons of the system. Rhino RD180...

  • Page 58: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Rhino RD180...
  • Page 59 For repair and/or maintenance of high reach areas of the machine, use è BROOMS a suitable work li or working pla orms. TIRES & BRAKES Use genuine Roots spare parts ONLY which are specifically designed for è PUSHING, TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE the machine. ELECTRICAL USE suitable PPE at all mes when working or servicing the machine.
  • Page 60 When working on or around exhaust components, remember that the components may be hot and can cause burns to unprotected skin. Always deflate tyre before a emp ng to remove any embedded objects or removing the tyre and rim assembly from the machine. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 61 The sight gauge is marked with FULL (black line) and ADD (red line) levels to indicate the level of hydraulic oil in the tank. WARNING: Do not overfill the hydraulic oil. Do not operate machine with low level of hydraulic oil. Damage to the system may occur. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 62 The hydraulic drive motor should be checked for leaks. Repair the hose fittings or other parts if any damage is noted. Refusing to do so may damage the motor. The electrical system of the machine has safety fuses to prevent any overloading or short circuit. Check the fuses. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 63 6 nos. 11. Reconnect the pneumatic and electrical connectors. CAUTION: Do not drop the filter down. 12. Start the machine and check if the purging system is working properly. DANGER Inhalation hazard. Do not breath in dust particles. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 64 10. Slide the main broom into its chamber till it engages on to the drive hub. 6. Open the left side door of the broom compartment. 11. Now slide the idle side hub back in its position and secure it with the toggle clamp. 12. Close the broom chamber door. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 65 7. Close the access doors. 8. Switch off the engine and remove key. Right Side Broom Width: (d) Replace worn out or damaged broom when it can no longer perform. NOTE: Use only brooms recommended by the manufacturer. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 66 The broom chamber aprons are located on the bottom side of each door and at the rear of the main broom around the chassis. Each of these aprons will be in contact with the floor at all times. Check the aprons for wear or damage and adjust them if necessary. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 67 Check the seals for wear or damage and replace if necessary. Dirt hopper seals The hopper vacuum fan seal is located on the inlet bracket. Check the seals for wear or damage and replace if necessary. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 68 For pneumatic tyre equipped machine: Check the fluid lines and brake pedal cylinder, replace seals if necessary, The proper tyre pressure is 100 psi at the front and 100 psi at the rear. replace fluid lines if damaged. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 69 Addi onal PPE such as a face shield, gloves or steel-toed shoes, may also be required, depending on the hazards encountered. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 70 Recommended service life of 2 years, as a result en re air system is kept opera ng safely and at peak performance. WARNING DO NOT dispose the used filter into the environment, There is risk of contamina ng the environment. DO NOT dispose the used filter in regular garbage, use appropriate methods. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 71 Check the hoses for pin hole damage or ruptures. This can usually be found by the ‘ whoosh ’ sound made by the air stream at the area of the leak. Check the solenoid valves for proper func on. Check for any loose electrical connec ons in the solenoid valves. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 72 Tow on Do not push or tow the machine for a long distance without activating After releasing the brake, insert the rubber plug firmly. the by-pass valve. Do not push or tow the machine without deactivating the mechanical brake. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 73 11. Cover the machine using an industrial tarpaulin cover to protect it from the elements. the elements. Ensure that the truck is on a level ground before loading the machine. Ensure that the truck is on a level ground before loading the machine. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 74 Place a suitable jack. Use a jack stand if (c). Replace with new filters. Replace filters every 14 months of use. required. When servicing or changing tyres, block the opposite tyres before raising the machine. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 75 Keep children away from batteries. HORN Horn Operator Presence Switch (Op onal) LIGHTS Lights Any splashes of acid in the eyes or on the skin must be rinsed Auxiliary Controls thoroughly with plenty of clear pure water. Then consult a doctor immediately. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 76 Areas to inspect in the electrical system: Check if the ba ery has charge in it. Check for any blown fuses, replace if necessary. Check the cables for loose connec on, wear and tear or damage, replace if necessary. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 77 If the machine is used in a freezing environment replace the Engine Oil, Hydraulic Oil, Engine Coolant to the specifica on of that country immediately upon arrival to prevent machine damage. Rhino RD180...
  • Page 78 Check func oning of direc onal control pedal and adjust as needed Hydraulic system Blow out hydraulic oil cooler fins with compressed air. (If so equipped) Wheels and res Check and ghten front & rear wheel nuts to 200 Nm torque. (For the first me only) Rhino RD180...
  • Page 79 Check & ghten wheel motor nuts. (Torque to 640 Nm) 1500 Hours Wheel Check front and rear wheel nut to maintain the torque 200 Nm 2500 Hours Hydraulic Replace hydraulic oil filter, oil for hydraulic system and suc on strainer in hydraulic oil tank Rhino RD180...
  • Page 80 TROUBLESHOOTING Rhino RD180...
  • Page 81 Filter seals worn Replace seals Poor seal with vacuum gasket Check and adjust Pneuma c purging system not func oning Check and ac vate pneuma c purging system Leak in pneuma c system Check system and arrest leaks Rhino RD180...
  • Page 82 Foreign ma er in spool bore Remove spool and clean Valve seals leaking Replace seals Hydraulic control valve failure O-Ring damaged Replace O-Ring Relief valve stuck Replace relief valve Motor leaking Replace seals/gaskets Hydraulic motor failure Output sha malfunc on Replace output sha Rhino RD180...
  • Page 83 fi ngs ght. Relief valve dirty or damaged Clean or repalce Hydraulic system noisy Loose suc on line Tighten fi ngs Clogged filter or pump inlet Clean or replace filter or line Internal pump or motor damaged Check and repair Rhino RD180...
  • Page 84 DO’S & DON’TS Rhino RD180...
  • Page 85 Store machine only in a covered garage. Do not operate the machine on a gradient or slope higher than that of ü û Only authorized service engineers should perform maintenance tasks on the recommended value. ü the machine. Always use only genuine spares. ü Rhino RD180...

  • Page 86: Operator Notes

    OPERATOR NOTES Rhino RD180...
  • Page 87 Rhino RD180...
  • Page 88 Roots Multiclean Ltd. R.K.G. Industrial Estate, Ganapathy, Coimbatore - 641 006, India. Phone: +91 (422) 4330 330, E-mail: rmclsales@rootsemail.com Web: rootsmulticlean.com Rhino RD180 Toll Free: 1800 41 99 77 9...