Dealer Setup Instructions; Shield Assembly - RHINO 148 Operator's Manual

DEALER SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

The mower as received from the factory is partially assembled and requires minimum time to complete
assembly and is ready for sale.
The mower is shipped vertically with shipping brackets. These shipping brackets are intended for use in
transporting the mower from the factory to dealer.
DO NOT use these brackets to store the unit. DO NOT store mower vertically, the mower
can fall over resulting in serious injury or death. To avoid injury, always store mower lying
down on flat ground.
Assembly will be easier if components are aligned and loosely assembled before tightening hardware. Refer to
bolt torque chart in Maintenance Section. All bolts are grade 5 unless otherwise specified.

SHIELD ASSEMBLY

Before installing gearbox shields, check lubricant
level in gearbox. Refer to Maintenance Section -
Gearbox. Attach cotter pin and cable assembly (#5)
through top shield bracket (#2) from outside in.
Remove the top two bolts (#6) on the front of the
gearbox housing. Align holes in the top shield
bracket (#2) and gearbox. Reinstall the bolts & lock
washer (torque to 33 ft. labs.) Attach cotter pin (#5)
through top shield (#1) from outside in. Attach
shield (#1) to top bracket (#2) and secure with
flatwasher (#3 not shown) and nut (#4). Figure
AsmP-R-0016.
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ASSEMBLY
Assembly Section 3-2