Blade Carrier Installation; Blade Removal - RHINO FC-0110 Operator's Manual

BLADE CARRIER INSTALLATION

Clean the splines on both the blade carrier and output shaft. Position carrier on the gearbox output shaft and
install special washer nut.
Tighten nut holding blade carrier to minimum 450 ft. pounds, strike the carrier near the hub several times with a
heavy hammer to seat the hub. Use a suitable spacer over the nut to prevent damage to the nut and threads.
Retighten the nut to 450 ft. pounds. Install cotter pin and spread.
Operating the mower with a loose blade pan or holder can damage the taper connection on
the gearbox output shaft. To ensure proper seating between the blade holder and output shaft,
check and tighten the retaining nut after the first day of operation. Recheck the blade carrier
attachment each morning before operating. Grasp the carrier firmly with both hands and try to
push and pull the carrier with one hand while pulling and pushing with the other hand to try to
rock or oscillate the blade carrier. If the carrier is loose, retighten the retaining nut before
operating the mower.
Always recheck gearbox output shaft slotted blade carrier retaining nut torque after a few
hours operation.
Avoid personal injury. Do not work under cutter without support blocks to keep frame from
falling.

BLADE REMOVAL

To remove blades for sharpening or replacement,
remove the cover plate on deck of cutter near
gearbox. Remove locknut from blade bolt. NOTE:
Inspect locknut after removal and replace if threads
are damaged. Always replace nut when replacing
blade bolt. When installing blades be sure and
check blade bolt pivot diameter for wear. Replace
bolt if worn more than 1/4 inch at any point. Install
blade bolts with partially worn side of bolt away from
center, Tighten locknut to 600 ft. lbs..
Avoid personal injury. Blade and/or blade carrier removal should be done only with the tractor
engine shut off, key removed in neutral, parking brake on, and PTO disengaged and the cutter
blocked in the raised position.
TR308 04/21
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