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ROOTS RHINO RD160 E3 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com RD160 E3/E4 Ride-On-Sweeper Diesel Read this manual completely and understand the Operator’s Manual instructions before operating the machine. “English Version” Rhino RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 2 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Rhino RD160 E3/E4...

  • 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 Technical Specifica ons manual.

  • Page 4: Introduc On

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com INTRODUCTION Rhino RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 5 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. On arrival of the machine at the shipping address, please check for any damage that may have occurred as a result of transit.

  • Page 6: Technical Specification

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Rhino RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 7 1220 mm 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 RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 8 No. of Filters - 2 No. of Cylinders ENGINE FILTER Horsepower 26.5kW/35.5HP Diesel Tank - 40 liters Hydraulic Tank - 40 liters Ba ery - 12V, 80Ah TANKS BATTERY Length - 2686 mm Width - 1590 mm Rhino RD160 E3/E4...

  • Page 9: Support

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SUPPORT Rhino RD160 E3/E4...

  • Page 10: After Sales Support

    Customer Support System Process Customer CSS Executive Engineer Site Location Our Address: 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.in Toll Free: 1800 41 99 77 9 Rhino RD160 E3/E4...

  • Page 11: Safety Instruc Ons

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Rhino RD160 E3/E4...

  • Page 12: General Safety Symbols

    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 of instruction or prescribed work routine. Rhino RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 13 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 RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 14 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. RISK OF DAMAGING THE ELECTRICAL PARTS OR RISK OF SHORT CIRCUIT! Rhino RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 15 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 RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 16 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SYMBOLS & HAZARDS PICTORIAL DEFINITIONS Wear Safety Glasses Wear Safety Helmet Wear Respirator Wear Ear Muff Rhino RD160 E3/E4...

  • Page 17: Environmental Responsibility

    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 RD160 E3/E4...

  • Page 18: Know Your Machine

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com KNOW YOUR MACHINE Rhino RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 19 4. Sliding window 13. Front wheels w/brake 5. Front glass 14. Rear wheel 6. Engine hood 15. Emergency exit window 7. Filter chamber 16. Fuel filler port w/cap 8. Hopper 17. An sta c drag chain 9. Side broom Rhino RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 20 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com KNOW YOUR MACHINE 18. Cabin door with lock 19. Operator seat with armrest 20. Steering wheel & dashboard 21. Engine 22. Air condi oning system compressor 23. Addi onal alternator for air condi oning system. Rhino RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 21 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 22 SIDE BROOM 13. Charging indicator s cker - AC cabin (10) (11) (12) (13) 14. Switch panel s cker 15. Circuit breaker reset s cker 16. Overhead switch box s cker NOTE: PRESS TO RESET. (14) (15) (16) Rhino RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 23 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 DPDT RELAY (OPTIONAL) Rhino RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 24 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 RD160 E3/E4...

  • Page 25: Working Principle

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com WORKING PRINCIPLE Rhino RD160 E3/E4...

  • Page 26: Useful Tips

    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 RD160 E3/E4...

  • Page 27: Initial Setup

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com INITIAL SET-UP Rhino RD160 E3/E4...

  • Page 28: Operator Responsibility

    Do not use this machine as a transport equipment. 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 RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 29 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 RD160 E3/E4...

  • Page 30: Controls

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com CONTROLS Rhino RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 31 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com CONTROLS CONTROLLING AND INDICATING ELEMENTS Control Elements Switches Rhino RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 32 27. Addi onal alternator for air condi oner system indicator lamp (if equipped) 28. Hour meter 29. Glow plug indica ng lamp 30. Hydraulic oil filter clog indica ng lamp 31. LH side brush actuator switch ( if equipped ) Rhino RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 33 The steering wheel controls the machine’s direc on. The machine is very responsive to the steering wheel movements. The ROOTS logo on the The purpose of this knob is to adjust the brush pressure to achieve the steering wheel indicates whether the rear steerable wheel is straight or not.
  • Page 34 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 RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 35 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 RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 36 Lever posi on rightward - DCS Off (Return to sweep mode). DOOR COMPACT Note: Hopper door automa cally opens during sweeping opera on. Ac va ng main broom opens the door and switching it off closes the door automa cally. Rhino RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 37 The lever posi ons are as follows: Lever posi on rightward - Hopper raises. Used for engine/machine idle condi on. RAISE Used for normal driving and sweeping requirements. Used for driving on gradients or to sweep at a faster rate. Rhino RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 38 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 RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 39 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 RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 40 (if equipped) which are used to warn others that the machine is in the key in this posi on for 15 to 30 seconds ( ll the light goes off), depending opera on. on weather condi ons. Colder weather requires longer me. Rhino RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 41 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 RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 42 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 RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 43 filter is The Ba ery charge indica ng clogged. lamp is located on the dashboard, it glows green when the engine is star ng. Rhino RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 44 The switch is located on the dashboard near by hour meter , it is used to Pull the lever to slide the seat in raise/lower the le hand side broom. forward or backward direc on. WARNING: Do not adjust the seat while the machine is in mo on. Seat Adj. Lever Rhino RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 45 WARNING Switch off the blower fan and compressor before stopping the engine. Vents è Do not use the air condi oning system when the machine is in idle è engine speed. Temperature Control Rhino RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 46 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 RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 47 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 RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 48 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com CONTROLS 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 RD160 E3/E4...

  • Page 49: Machine Operation

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com MACHINE OPERATION Rhino RD160 E3/E4...

  • Page 50: 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 RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 51 Ÿ machine during the sweeping opera on. 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 RD160 E3/E4...

  • Page 52: Starting The Machine

    WARNING: This machine emits toxic gases. Do not let fuel or fueling. Avoid death or Severe respiratory damage can be caused. oil to leak into the serious injury from fire or Provide sufficient ventilation. environment. Risk explosion. of contamina on! Rhino RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 53 Release the below mentioned engine hood handle to open the engine hood. Engine hood handle 7. The speed of the machine varies with the pressure in which the direc onal 4. Thro le should be in normal sweep posi on. control pedal is pressed. Medium engine speed Rhino RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 54 F Do not jack the machine in slopes. F Do not go on a steep downhill with a filled hopper. CAUTION: Exercise caution for oncoming vehicles and other Rear work lamp Front work lamp equipments and stationary objects, people or animals. Rhino RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 55 1. Beacon lamp placement without OHG. 2. Beacon lamp placement with OHG. Beacon lamp switch Push the switch downwards to switch on the beacon lamp. Rhino RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 56 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 RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 57 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 RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 58 NOTE: If a mer kit is installed in the machine the filter shaker will operate for NORMAL POSITION 10 seconds and shut itself off automa cally, upon the switch being pressed once. Rhino RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 59 6. Reduce thro le posi on to idle. 2. Raise the hopper to its dumping posi on. RAISE WARNING: Do not stand under a raised hopper. 7. Switch off engine and remove key. 8. Engage parking brake. Rhino RD160 E3/E4...

  • Page 60: Important Safety Information

    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 RD160 E3/E4...

  • Page 61: Cleaning The Dust Filters

    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 RD160 E3/E4...

  • Page 62: Maintenance

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com MAINTENANCE Rhino RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 63 è Suc on port hatch a suitable work li or working pla orms. Working on top of the hopper Use genuine Roots spare parts ONLY which are specifically designed for è Cleaning/Replacement of suc on cartridge filters the machine. Replacement of filter bags USE suitable PPE at all mes when working or servicing the machine.

  • Page 64: Safety Precautions

    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 RD160 E3/E4...

  • Page 65: Preventive Maintenance

    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 RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 66 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 RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 67 Belt A - 5 to 7 mm at a load of 2 kgf . CAUTION: Do not drop the filter down. Check and adjust belt tension. When placing the filter back ensure that the filter pocket face upwards. Rhino RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 68 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 RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 69 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 RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 70 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 RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 71 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 RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 72 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 RD160 E3/E4...

  • Page 73: Transporting The Machine

    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 RD160 E3/E4...

  • Page 74: Jacking The Machine

    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 RD160 E3/E4...

  • Page 75: Electrical Maintenance

    The circuit breaker should be reset by pressing if it has been tripped to con nue working. DPDT RELAY (OPTIONAL) Glow Plug Engine Off Solenoid Vibrator Motor SU.B Vacuum By-Pass Lamps Hour Meter Horn Auxiliary Controls Operator Presence Switch (Op onal) Rhino RD160 E3/E4...

  • Page 76: Maintenance Table

    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 RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 77 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 RD160 E3/E4...

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com TROUBLESHOOTING Rhino RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 79 Adjust them Broom bristles worn Replace broom(s) Machine leaves debris Broom drive performance poor Check drive system Dirt hopper flaps are damaged or missing Adjust or replace Dirt hopper misaligned Check alignment Dust filters clogged Clean filters Rhino RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 80 Top up oil Clogged oil filter Clean filter Hydralic gear pump failure Incorrect oil Use recommended oil Maintain correct level in hydraulic tank. Keep all hose Damage due to entry of air into the hydraulic system fi ngs ght. Rhino RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 81 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 RD160 E3/E4...

  • Page 82: Do's And Don'ts

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com DO’S & DON’TS Rhino RD160 E3/E4...
  • Page 83 Use the side brooms only during sweeping corners or curbs. ü Store the machine only in a covered garage. ü Only authorized service engineers should perform maintenance tasks on ü the machine. Always use only genuine spares. ü Rhino RD160 E3/E4...

  • Page 84: Operator Notes

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OPERATOR NOTES Rhino RD160 E3/E4...

  • Page 85: Illustrated Parts List

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.in, Rhino RD160 E3/E4 Toll Free: 1800 41 99 77 9...

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