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Dear Customer, Refer the Warranty manual supplied along with the machine. We are pleased with you having chosen the Rhino RL 160 - DUO for your cleaning requirements. Backed by our industry expertise that spans across Acceptance of the Machine two decades, we assure you that the machine comes with ROOTS promise of quality, efficiency and performance.
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Main Broom Diameter 360 mm Broom Type V-Shape Max - 20 % Bristle Type PROEX & WIRE MAIN & SIDE 660 mm Side Broom Diamater GRADABILITY BROOM Unladen weight - 1800 kg (Without packing) WEIGHT Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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Filter Area - 12 m² LPG Cylinder No. of Filters - 2 (Forkli cylinder) - 17 Kg FILTER FUEL Ba ery - 12V, 80Ah Hydraulic Tank - 40 liters BATTERY HYDRAULIC Length - 2686 mm Width - 1590 mm Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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Customer CSS Executive Engineer Site Location Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may not be covered in this manual. For the latest Operator’s Manual, visit: www.rootsmulticlean.com/user-manual/ Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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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 RL 160 - DUO...
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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 RL 160 - DUO...
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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 RL 160 - DUO...
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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 RL 160 - DUO...
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Old machines contain materials that can be recycled. Please arrange for the proper recycling of old machines. Batteries and actuators contain substances that must not enter the environment. Please dispose of your old machines, batteries and actuators, using appropriate collection systems. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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13. Front wheels w/brake 5. Front glass 14. Rear wheel 6. Engine hood 15. Emergency exit window 7. Filter chamber 16. LPG fuel hose 8. Hopper 17. An sta c drag chain 9. Side broom Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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KNOW YOUR MACHINE 18. Cabin door with lock 19. Operator seat with armrest 20. Steering wheel & dashboard 21. Gasoline/LPG Engine 22. LPG cylinder access door 23. Gasoline filler cap 24. LPG tank 25. LPG control valve Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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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 RL 160 - DUO...
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The side broom (3) sweeps the edges and corners and moves the debris Ø the machine. 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 RL 160 - DUO...
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Do not use this machine as a transport equipment. old machines, batteries and actuators, using appropriate collection systems. WARNING: Do not use this machine on surfaces exceeding a maximum of the given value for the gradient or slope. Max. 20% Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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Do not unload the machine on an inclined ramp or Check the machine’s invoice against the machine for the required platform. accessories and serial number. Do not unload the machine on wet areas. Use appropriate tools and safety devices. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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CONTROLS CONTROLLING AND INDICATING ELEMENTS Control Elements Switches Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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27. Ba ery charging indica ng lamp 28. Hour meter 29. Engine malfunc on indica ng lamp 30. Hydraulic oil filter clog indica ng lamp 31. LH side brush actuator switch ( if equipped ) Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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1.a. Steering Wheel Adjustment Lever: Yellow Green 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 RL 160 - DUO...
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RED - Broom completely worn out - replace with new recommended spare Lever posi on backward - To store (raise) the side broom when not in use. broom. REST SIDE BROOM Raised posi on Opera ng posi on Yellow Green Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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Float posi on - In this posi on the main broom floats above the sweeping deac vated. surface to sweep over the uneven surfaces. Note: Do not use this mode for a longer period of me as the brush wears out in a faster rate. MB-ON & SB-OFF Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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Lever posi on rightward - DCS Off (Return to sweep mode). DOOR COMPACT 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 RL 160 - DUO...
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Used for idle purpose of the machine. No LED. RAISE Used for sweeping mode. LED glows GREEN. In this mode the engine will run on Gasoline. LED glows RED. In this mode the engine will run on LPG. No LED. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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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 RL 160 - DUO...
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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. Switch posi on down: Filter shaker On Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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START - Engine starts. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. The warning beacon lamp switch is used to ac vate the warning beacon lamps (if equipped) which are used to warn others that the machine is in opera on. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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Le : Slide the switch to the le . Right: Slide the switch to the right. Note: There is no self cancella on feature and the operator has to switch off the indicator manually. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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The fuel tank permi ed value. Check the problem and have it corrected immediately. is empty when the needle points at the RED marker. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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Do not perform sweeping func ons in this se ng. h o u r s t h e m a c h i n e h a s b e e n operated. Use this informa on to determine machine maintenance intervals. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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If any of the LED lights up, stop machine and call service. 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 RL 160 - DUO...
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WARNING Vents Switch off the blower fan and compressor before stopping the engine. è Do not use the air condi oning system when the machine is in idle è Temperature engine speed. Control Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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Do not play with the toggle lock unit. Note: Keep the sliding window closed when the air condi oning system is running. WARNING Do not open the window and let people sit while opera ng the machine. Risk of injury. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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The door can be locked when the machine is not in use. 3. Work lamp rear switch Note: Keep the door closed during sweeping, to prevent dust & debris entry 4. Work lamp front switch into the cabin. 5. Dummy 6. Power socket with cap Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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Ven lator Fan (if equipped) The roof mounted ven lator fan is used to circulate fresh air into the cabin. When using the fan always ensure that the sliding window and rear windows are open. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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 RL 160 - DUO...
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Start-Up Test: By iden fying any problems before traveling to the worksite, you’ll save unnecessary travel me and will be able to make repairs more easily with the proper tools. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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Ensure the LPG tank matches Do not let fuel or oil to leak into the environment. Risk of the fuel system. contamina on! Avoid sta c electricity when fueling. Avoid death or serious injury from fire or explosion. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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DO NOT USE ANY AEROSOL SPRAY CAN. RISK OF FIRE. For addi onal safety equip the Ÿ machine with a fire ex nguisher. LPG tank changing procedure decal on door Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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The analogue gauge in the control panel displays the amount of fuel in the Ÿ tank. GASOLINE (PETROL) ONLY Cau on: Do not spill fuel into the environment while refueling. There is risk of contamina ng the environment. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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Fuel selector should be in GASOLINE. Driving: 5. Press the directional control pedal forward to propel the machine in the forward direction. Idle engine speed Gasoline fuel CAUTION: Ensure that the parking brake is disengaged before driving the machine. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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WARNING: Do not press the brake pedal simultaneously while the directional control pedal is operated. It will cause damage to the hydrostatic drive system. LED Headlamps Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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Engage parking brake. machine. Turn off ignition key switch counter-clockwise to stop the engine. Remove key. LPG powered machines - Close the LPG tank’s control valve. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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2. Hopper should be completely lowered. 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 RL 160 - DUO...
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Note: In highly dusty areas, it is advisable not to use the side brooms to avoid dust flying which will hamper visibility to the operator. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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NORMAL NOTE: If a mer kit is installed in the machine the filter shaker will operate for POSITION 10 seconds and shut itself off automa cally, upon the switch being pressed once. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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2. Raise the hopper to its dumping posi on. RAISE WARNING: Do not stand under a raised hopper. 7. Idle engine for 15 seconds. 8. Engage parking brake. 9. Switch off engine and remove key. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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Driving downhill with a raised hopper is very dangerous and may cause the machine to p over leading to loss of life or damage to the machine/environment. Safety stopper engaged Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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filter panels below. Always wear eye and nose protection when doing so. CAUTION: Filter chamber door, care should be taken while opening or closing. Pinch hazard. Do not smoke. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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Tires and brakes Pushing, Transporta on and towing the machine Jacking the machine IMPORTANT! Electrical maintenance Cleaning the machine ALWAYS SWITCH OFF ENGINE AND REMOVE KEY BEFORE PERFORMING è Storing the machine ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR WORK. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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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 RL 160 - DUO...
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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 RL 160 - DUO...
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If any oil leak has been detected contact after sales service. Hydraulic Traction Motor 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. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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Check and adjust belt tension. When placing the filter back ensure that the filter pocket face upwards. WARNING: Do not throw the used belt in the garbage. WARNING: Do not throw the used filter in the garbage. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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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 RL 160 - DUO...
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Check the pattern of the LEFT side broom everyday. It should be at 9 o’clock to 2 o’clock position when the broom rotates. NOTE: Use only brooms recommended by the manufacturer. Right Side Broom Le Side Broom Replace worn out or damaged broom when it can no longer perform. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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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 RL 160 - DUO...
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The hopper vacuum fan seal is located on the inlet bracket. Check the seals for wear or damage and replace if necessary. IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not throw the used brooms, seals, aprons in the garbage. Risk of contamina ng the environment. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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The brake fluid lines are located at the front of the machine chassis which supply brake fluid to the front brakes activated via a brake pedal cylinder. Check the fluid lines and brake pedal cylinder. Replace seals if necessary. Replace fluid lines if damaged. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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Do not push or tow the machine at a high speed. Ensure that the truck is on a level ground before loading the machine. Tow off Tow on Do not push or tow the machine for a long distance without activating the by-pass valve. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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The rear jacking point is located at the middle of the rear bumper, to access it remove the rear skirt portion as in fig. Below, place a suitable jack. Use a jack stand if required. When servicing or changing tires, block the tires before jacking. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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Electrical System Suc on By-Pass relay Side indicators & Op onal accessories For Le side broom kit The electrical system of the machine has safety fuses to prevent any overloading or short circuit. Check the fuses. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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Charge in a well-ventilated area. No Smoking. No naked lights, embers or sparks in the vicinity, risk of fire and Do not throw in garbage. explosion. Wear protective goggles and protective clothing when working on the batteries. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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Check for any blown fuses, replace if necessary. Check the cables for loose connec on, wear and tear or damage, replace if NOTE: To prevent poten al damage to the necessary. machine store the machine in a insect and rodent free environment. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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If the machine is used in a freezing environment change the Engine Oil, Hydraulic Oil, Engine Coolant to the specifica on of that country immediately upon arrival to prevent machine damage. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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Blow out hydraulic oil cooler fins with compressed air. (If so equipped) Inspect hopper side structure and door seals for wear or damage. Adjust or replace as needed. Hopper Inspect filter frame seals for damages. Adjust or replace as needed. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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Clean hydraulic oil strainer and breather cap. Hydraulic system Replace hydraulic oil and filter. 800 Hours Check & ghten front and rear wheel nuts. (Torque to 200 Nm) Wheels and res Check & ghten wheel motor nuts. (Torque to 640 Nm) Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
Broom aprons or seals worn Replace aprons Apron clearance from floor exceeds 1/8" Adjust clearance Poor dust control Dust filters clogged Clean dust filters Filter seals worn Replace seals Poor seal with vacuum gasket Check and adjust Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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Replace cylinder rod Dirt hopper load too heavy Dump frequently Hydraulic system problem: Control valve Dirt hopper does not rotate or rotates slowly Refer Hydraulic System problems in this sec on Gear pump Li cylinder Relief valve Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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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 RL 160 - DUO...
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ü Open the control valve before starting the engine. ü Equip the machine with a fire extinguisher for added safety. ü Before removing the LPG tank from the machine, close the control valve ü completely. Rhino RL 160 - DUO...
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