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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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ... 1-1 General Safety Instructions and Practices ... 1-2 Operator Safety Instructions and Practices ... 1-4 Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices ... 1-5 Connecting or Disconnecting Implement Safety Instructions and Practices ... 1-10 Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices ... 1-11 Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices ...
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Lubrication Schedule ... 5-4 Daily Maintenance ... 5-5 Cylinder Service ... 5-6 Lift and Bucket Cylinder Disassembly ... 5-6 Lift and Bucket Cylinder Reassembly ... 5-7 Storage ... 5-8 Proper Torque for Fasteners ... 5-10...
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This 6212 Loader is designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers. Proper assembly, maintenance, and operating practices, as described in this manual, will help the owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine. The purpose of this manual is to familiarize and instruct. The Assembly Section instructs the owner/operator in the correct assembly of the Front End Loader using standard and optional equipment.
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INTRODUCTION The RHINO 6212 Loader is designed for four-wheel drive tractors. They are intended to lift only loose materials that will fit in the bucket. All cylinders are double-acting. Parking stands support loader so tractor can be “driven in” for quick attaching.
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NOTE: Warranties are honored only if completed “Owner Registration and Warranty” forms are received by Alamo Group within thirty days of delivery of the implement. 3. Record the Loader Model and Serial Numbers on the Warranty page. Keep this as part of the permanent maintenance file for the implement.
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Pictures contained in this section are intended to be used as a visual aid to assist in explaining the operation of 6212 loader and are not necessarily of loader or exact tractor. Some pictures may show shields removed for purposes of clarity. NEVER OPERATE this implement without all shields in place and in good operational condition.
LIMITED WARRANTIES 1.01. 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.
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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. The OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (1928.51 Subpart C) makes these minimum safety require- ments of tractor operators: REQUIRED OF THE OWNER:...