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260/272/284 ROTARY MOWER Published 09/12 Part No. 00781402C OPERATOR’S MANUAL This Operator's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation Important Operating of this machine and must be and Safety Instructions maintained with the unit at all are found in the Mower times.
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Your Authorized Rhino Dealer may have shown this video and presented you a DVD Video when you purchased your mower. If you or any mower operator have not seen this video, Watch the Video, Read this Operator’s Manual, and Complete the Video Guidebook before operating your new mower.
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Alamo Group Ag. Division will provide one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices Video Please Send Me: VHS Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety Video DVD Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety Video Mower Operator’s Manual AEM Mower Operator’s Safety Manual Requester Name:__________________________________Phone: _______________________________ Requester Address:_____________________________________...
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A Manual canister is provided on the implement where this manual can be properly stored. If you lose or damage this manual a free replacement manual can be obtained from an authorized Rhino dealer or by down loading the manual from the Rhino website www.servis-rhino.com...
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DEALER to CUSTOMER Pre-Delivery/ Operation Instructions Dealer should inform the Purchaser of this product of Warranty terms, provisions, and procedures that are applicable. Dealer should also inform the Purchaser to review the contents of the Operator’s Manual including safety equipment, safe operation, and maintenance, to review the Safety Signs on implement (and tractor if possible), and Purchaser’s responsibility to train his/her operators of safe operation procedures.
Rhino mowers use balanced and matched system components for blade carriers, blades, cuttershafts, knives, knife hangers, rollers, drivetrain components, and bearings. These parts are made and tested to Rhino specifications. Non-genuine "will fit" parts do not consistently meet these specifications. The use of “will fit”...
SAFETY Decal Location - Lift Type NOTE: Rhino supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe operation. Damage to the decals may occur while in shipping, use, or reconditioning. Rhino cares about the safety of its customers, operators, and bystanders, and will replace the safety decals on this product in the field, free of charge (Some shipping and handling charges may apply).
SAFETY Decal Location - Pull Type NOTE: Rhino supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe operation. Damage to the decals may occur while in shipping, use, or reconditioning. Rhino cares about the safety of its customers, operators, and bystanders, and will replace the safety decals on this product in the field, free of charge (Some shipping and handling charges may apply).
Safety Alerts Symbol Signal Words This Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! Signal words are distinctive words that will typically be STAY ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!” found on safety signs on the mower and other worksite equipment. These words may also be found in this The Safety Alert Symbol identifi es important safety manual and the manufacturer’s manuals.
The Industrial/Agricultural Mower Industrial/Agricultural Mower Types Mowers are used for pasture clipping, crop residue shredding, heavy brush cutting, waterways, right-of- Flail ways, roadside or highway mowing. Also, these mowers are used for cutting grass and other growth in public areas such as parks and cemeteries. Boom Rotary Sickle Bar...
Follow A Safety Program Protect Yourself Wear personal protective clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) issued to you or called for by job conditions. You must ALWAYS wear safety glasses with side shields. You may also need: — Hard hat —...
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Follow A Safety Program Avoid Injury From Raised Equipment Avoid Injury From High Pressure Fluid Avoid possible crushing injury from falling mower or Avoid fl uid injection injury due to high pressure fl uid leaks. other raised equipment. High Pressure Fluid Can Inject into the Body Avoid Crushing –...
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Follow A Safety Program Be Alert! For Safe Operation Know where to get assistance. Know how to use a fi rst You must be a qualifi ed and authorized operator for aid kit and fi re extinguisher/fi re suppression system. proper operation of your machine.
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Follow A Safety Program Some Rules You Must Work By (continued) Keep — Only qualifi ed and authorized individuals may operate Children this equipment. Away from — Never allow children to play on, ride on or operate Equipment the equipment. Children are not qualifi ed to operate this equipment.
Prepare For Safe Operation Check The Mower And Tractor Equipment Before beginning your work day inspect the machine Walk-Around and have all systems in good operational condition. Inspection WARNING! Prevent possible crushing injury from falling equipment. Hydraulic system or part failure could cause unsupported equipment to fall.
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Prepare For Safe Operation Know The Work Area Correct unsafe conditions. Do not operate in problem areas where debris and obstacles cannot be removed Before you operate the mower thoroughly inspect or marked. the work area. Walk around the area and inspect the Analyze mowing area to determine: surfaces you will travel on when using the mower.
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Prepare For Safe Operation Tractor And Mower Controls Safety Test — Raise and lower mower to check for driveline bottoming out or engagement problems. Start the tractor following the specifi c procedures in the — Check the equipment for excessive vibration and manufacturer’s operator’s manual.
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Prepare For Safe Operation Hitching Mower To Tractor Read and Three-point hitch-mounted mowers: Understand Manuals Before — Refer to mower and tractor manufacturers’ manuals. Operating — Place tractor’s hydraulic power lift (rockshaft) selector lever in down position to avoid unexpected movement.
Start Safely Make The Right Start Mow only in daylight or good artifi cial light conditions. Rotating Blades – Avoid serious injury or death from mower-thrown Keep Away objects or blade contact: — Keep chain shields, fl exible or solid defl ector shields or discharge chutes in place and in good repair.
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Operate Safely Mower-Thrown Objects (continued) Disc Mowers — When using a disc mower it is Do Not Mow important to know the area to be mowed. If the operator in Reverse has mowed the fi eld before and is familiar with all obstacles that may be present, it is suffi cient to watch ahead of the mower path for any additional objects that may have entered the fi eld.
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Operate Safely Under Mount Mower Safety Practices When mowing with an under mount mower: Never Stand — Keep removable discharge chute in place and over on Mower – Keep Away discharge opening. — Never stand on a mower housing when the tractor engine is operating.
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Operate Safely Wing And Side Mount Mowers Safety Practices 300 ft (92 m) Raised wing positions reduce shielding protection and Keep Bystanders increases the thrown object and blade contact hazard Away from risks. Mowing Area Avoid possible serious injury or death by thrown objects or blade contact from raising and lowering wings during mowing operations: —...
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Operate Safely Uneven Terrain Mowing Safety Practices (continued) Maintain — Use extreme care to maintain control over the Control, Use Low equipment when operating in these conditions. Speeds — Increase tractor stability by adding wheel weights, ballast and increasing wheel spacing to maximum. Refer to operator’s manual for recommendations.
Park Safely Parking Safety Practices — Use designated or out-of-traffi c areas. — Use fi rm level ground locations. Parking Brake — Set parking brake. — Lower raised equipment to ground. Shut down the mower and tractor using proper equipment shut down practice before dismounting tractor.
Shut Down Safely Dismounting Properly — Never dismount from moving equipment. Wait for — Never jump from any machines. Moving Parts to Stop — Dismount carefully. — Check for slippery steps. — Keep feet and hands away from controls. — Use handholds and steps during dismount. —...
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Perform Maintenance Safely Prepare Yourself Wear personal protective clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) issued to you or called for by job conditions. You must ALWAYS wear safety glasses with side shields. You may also need: — Hard hat — Safety shoes —...
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Perform Maintenance Safely Prepare The Machine — Securely support, block up, or lock up mower wings with approved locking devices before working near or Stored energy sources (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, underneath a wing mower. pneumatic, chemical, thermal, etc.) must be controlled —...
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Perform Maintenance Safely Perform Maintenance Safely Use Proper Ventilation Make sure the hoists or jacks you use are in good repair. Never use jacks with cracked, bent, or twisted parts. If it is necessary to run an engine in an enclosed area, Never use frayed, twisted or pinched cables.
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Perform Maintenance Safely Hydraulic System Hazards When venting or fi lling the hydraulic system, loosen the fi ller cap slowly and remove it gradually. The hydraulic system is under pressure whenever the Never reset any relief valve in the hydraulic system to a engine is operating and may hold pressure even after the pressure higher than recommended by the manufacturer.
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Perform Maintenance Safely Avoid Explosion — Observe the polarity of the batteries and connections. — Make the fi nal cable connection to the engine or the WARNING! Avoid possible serious injury from furthest ground point away from the battery. Never explosion.
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Perform Maintenance Safely Tire And Wheel Maintenance (continued) Never cut or weld on a wheel with an infl ated tire mounted on it. This could cause explosive WARNING! The types of wheels and tires usually decompression. found on this equipment require special care when Check that the tire size and wheel are correctly matched.
Perform Maintenance Safely Mower Blade Maintenance (continued) — Avoid bending blades. Help prevent mower blades from bending or cracking by avoiding contact with — How are mower blades made? solid objects. Mower blades are intended to cut Mower blades are made of high strength alloy spring grass, shrubs, woody vegetation, and small trees and steel.
Alertas de seguridad Símbolo Palabras indicativas Este símbolo de alerta de seguridad signifi ca: Las palabras indicativas son palabras distintivas que “¡ATENCIÓN! ¡MANTÉNGASE ALERTA! ¡SU típicamente se encontrarán en letreros de seguridad SEGURIDAD ESTÁ EN RIESGO!” de la cortadora de césped y otros equipos del sitio de trabajo.
Cortadora de césped industrial/para agricultura Tipos de cortadora de césped industrial/para agricultura Las cortadoras de césped se usan para recortar pasturas, Triturador desmenuzar residuos de cultivos, cortar arbustos, realizar desbroce pesado, cortar la hierba en vías de agua, derechos de paso, costados de caminos o autopistas. Además, estas cortadoras se usan para cortar la hierba y otras plantas en zonas públicas como parques y cementerios.
Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad Protéjase a sí mismo Use la ropa de protección personal y los equipos de protección personal (PPE) que se le proporcionen o que requieran las condiciones del trabajo. SIEMPRE debe usar gafas de seguridad con escudos laterales. Puede necesitar también: —...
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Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad Evite las lesiones provocadas por equipos elevados Si un fl uido se inyecta en la piel, debe ser extraído dentro de pocas horas por personal médico Evite posibles lesiones de aplastamiento por caídas de la familiarizado con este tipo de lesión.
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Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad ¡Manténgase alerta! Para una operación segura Sepa dónde obtener asistencia. Sepa cómo usar un Usted debe ser un operador cualifi cado y autorizado equipo de primeros auxilios y un extintor de incendios/ para operar la máquina correctamente. Debe comprender sistema de supresión de fuego.
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Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad Algunas reglas que debe cumplir al trabajar (continuación) Mantenga — Únicamente personas cualifi cadas y autorizadas a los niños alejados pueden manejar estos equipos. de los equipos — Nunca permita que los niños jueguen en los equipos, viajen en ellos o los hagan funcionar.
Preparación para una operación segura Revise los equipos de la cortadora de césped y el marcadas; incluya los pernos y sujetadores de las hojas. Nunca enderece o suelde en las hojas. tractor — Asegúrese de que el escudo para objetos que son Antes de comenzar la jornada de trabajo, inspeccione la arrojados se encuentre correctamente instalado y en buen máquina y asegúrese de que todos los sistemas estén en...
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Preparación para una operación segura Familiarícese con la zona de trabajo Corrija las condiciones no seguras. No opere en áreas con problemas donde no se puedan retirar o marcar los Antes de hacer funcionar la cortadora de césped, residuos y los obstáculos. inspeccione cuidadosamente la zona de trabajo.
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Preparación para una operación segura Prueba de seguridad de los controles del tractor y de la cortadora de césped Use el ROPS Arranque el tractor siguiendo los procedimientos y el cinturón de seguridad específi cos del manual del operador del fabricante. Estos procedimientos normalmente incluyen: —...
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Preparación para una operación segura Enganche de la cortadora de césped al tractor Lea y asegúrese Cortadoras montadas en enganche de tres puntos: de comprender los — Consulte los manuales de los fabricantes de la manuales antes de comenzar la cortadora y del tractor.
Arranque con seguridad Cómo realizar un arranque correcto Corte la hierba únicamente con luz diurna o en condiciones de buena luz artifi cial. Hojas giratorias – Manténgase Evite lesiones graves o muerte producidas por objetos arrojados por la cortadora o por el contacto con las hojas: —...
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Operación con seguridad Objetos arrojados por la cortadora de césped Apague la TDF, espere que las hojas dejen de girar, eleve la cortadora y, después, retroceda. (continuación) Corte desplazándose en sentido de avance. Cortadoras de disco — Cuando se usa una cortadora de disco, es importante conocer la zona donde se va a cortar.
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Operación con seguridad Prácticas de seguridad para la cortadora de césped de montaje inferior Nunca se pare sobre la cortadora Cuando se traslada con una cortadora de césped de de césped – montaje inferior: Manténgase alejado — Mantenga la rampa de descarga extraíble en su lugar y por encima de la abertura de descarga.
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Operación con seguridad Prácticas de seguridad para cortadoras de 300 ft césped con laterales y montaje lateral (92 m) Mantenga a las personas ajenas Las posiciones elevadas de los laterales reducen la alejadas de la zona protección de los escudos y aumentan los riesgos de de corte objetos arrojados y contacto con las hojas.
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Operación con seguridad Prácticas de seguridad para trabajos de corte en terrenos desparejos (continuación) Mantenga — Use extremo cuidado para mantener el control de los el control, equipos cuando trabaja en estas condiciones. desplácese — Aumente la estabilidad del tractor agregando pesos o lastre en las ruedas y aumentando al máximo la separación entre las ruedas.
Estacionamiento seguro Prácticas de seguridad para el estacionamiento — Use las zonas designadas o alejadas del tránsito. Aplique el freno de — Use lugares con suelo fi rme y nivelado. estacionamiento — Aplique el freno de estacionamiento. — Descienda el equipo de la cortadora de césped hasta el suelo.
Apagado con seguridad Descenso correcto — Nunca descienda de equipos en movimiento. Espere hasta que las — Nunca baje de una máquina saltando. piezas móviles se detengan — Descienda con cuidado. — Verifi que que no haya peldaños resbaladizos. — Mantenga los pies y las manos lejos de los controles. —...
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Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Preparación personal Use la ropa de protección personal y los equipos de protección personal (PPE) que se le proporcionen o que requieran las condiciones del trabajo. SIEMPRE debe usar gafas de seguridad con escudos laterales. Puede necesitar también: —...
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Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Preparación de la máquina Deben controlarse o reducirse las fuentes de energía Prepare los sistemas de la almacenada (eléctricas, mecánicas, hidráulicas, máquina para neumáticas, químicas, térmicas, etc.) al mínimo realizarles servicios practicable antes de realizar cualquier procedimiento de mantenimiento, reparación o servicio.
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Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Use ventilación adecuada Si es necesario hacer funcionar un motor en una zona Retire la llave y cerrada, elimine del área las emanaciones de escape lea el manual de con una extensión del caño de escape. Si no tiene esa mantenimiento extensión, asegúrese de abrir las puertas y dejar entrar aire del exterior.
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Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Riesgos del sistema hidráulico Cuando ventila o llena el sistema hidráulico, afl oje la tapa de llenado con lentitud y retírela gradualmente. El sistema hidráulico se encuentra bajo presión siempre Nunca restablezca una válvula de alivio del sistema que el motor está...
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Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Evite explosiones — Asegúrese de que las máquinas no se estén tocando. — Observe la polaridad de las baterías y conexiones. ¡ADVERTENCIA! Evite posibles lesiones graves por — Realice la conexión fi nal de cable al motor o al punto explosiones.
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Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Mantenimiento de neumáticos y ruedas (continuación) Evite la explosión ¡ADVERTENCIA! Los tipos de ruedas y neumáticos de los neumáticos que generalmente se encuentran en estos equipos requieren cuidados especiales al realizar servicios para evitar lesiones graves o la muerte. No infl e los neumáticos por encima de la presión No infl e neumáticos con gases infl amables o con sistemas recomendada.
Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Mantenimiento de las hojas de la cortadora — Evite doblar las hojas. Contribuya a prevenir que las hojas de la cortadora se doblen o rajen evitando el (continuación) contacto con objetos sólidos. Las hojas de la cortadora —...
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INTRODUCTION We are pleased to have you as a Rhino customer. Your Rotary Cutter has been carefully designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers to give maximum service with minimum down time. This manual is provided to give you the necessary operating and maintenance instructions for keeping your rotary cutter in top operating condition.
INTRODUCTION The Rhino 260/272/284 Rotary Mower is designed for medium duty applications such as weed, grass, corn stalks, and light brush to 2" diameter. These mowers are single spindle with two free-swinging blades. Free swinging blades reduce the shock of impact when a stationary object is hit.
PARTS and replacement is the users' responsibility.) B. Users' Gearboxes may be rebuilt by Rhino or replaced by new or rebuilt Gearboxes at the option of Rhino. 2. ONE-YEAR (12 months) LIMITED WARRANTY** on the DRIVELINE components provided they have been properly maintained†...
Applicable law may provide rights and benefits to purchaser in addition to those provided herein. KEEP FOR YOUR RECORDS ATTENTION: Purchaser should fill in the blanks below for his reference when buying repair parts and/or for proper machine identification when applying for warranty. Rhino Implement Model________________________________ Serial Number________________________ Date Purchased______________________________________ Dealer_______________________________ ® ATTENTION:...
ASSEMBLY TAIL WHEEL INSTALLATION (Model 260 & 272) Align Tail Wheel Beam Weldment (1) between pivot brackets located behind gearbox mount on the Mainframe Weldment. NOTE: Long side of caster fork pivot tube is positioned up. Attach the Tail Wheel Beam Weldment (1) to the Mainframe Weldment with one 5/8”...
Install locknut (30) and tighten all bolts. A-FRAME INSTALLATION (Quick Hitch) (Model 260 & 272) 1. Attach the A-Frame Bars (2) to the right and left Hitch Lugs (14 & 15) with two 5/8” x 2” bolts (16), 5/8”...
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RHINO 260/272/284 ROTARY MOWER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Rhino rotary mowers are manufactured with quality material by skilled workers. These mowers are designed to cut grass, weeds, small brush and other vegetative material up to 2-1/2” diameter in areas such as pastures, industrial areas, and roadsides.
The power required to operate a mower is determined by the tractor PTO horsepower. For most mowing conditions, the 260 mower requires a tractor with at least 35 HP, the 272 mower requires a tractor with at least 45 HP and the 284 mower requires a tractor with at least 65 HP. Operating the mower with a tractor that does not have adequate power may damage the tractor engine.
If operating an older model tractor where the tractor’s transmission and PTO utilize one master clutch, an over-running clutch must be used between the PTO output shaft and the driveline of the mower. An authorized tractor dealer can provide the over-running clutch and its installation if needed. OPS-R- 0066_A 260/272/284 09/12 Operation Section 4-6...
NOTE: Set the 3-point lift control to “Position Control” so that the lift arms maintain a constant height when attaching the mower. See the tractor Operator’s Manual for correct settings when attaching 3-point equipment. 260/272/284 09/12 Operation Section 4-9...
When not in use, store the safety chain to protect it from mud or standing water by wrapping the chain around the tongue. Replace the safety chain if one or more links or end fittings are broken, stretched or otherwise damaged or deformed. OPS-U-0039 260/272/284 09/12 Operation Section 4-11...
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NOTE: Install optional check chains when there is a problem with the hydraulic 3-Point lift maintaining a set height or when a constant pre-adjusted cut height is required. See Check Chains in the Assembly Section for this accessory. 260/272/284 09/12 Operation Section 4-13...
8. If the mower has been attached to a 3-point hitch drawbar, adjust any tractor equipped lower link check chains, guide blocks, or sway blocks to prevent the hitch and mower from swaying side to side. NOTE: Never raise the 3-point lift with the mower attached as catastrophic driveline damage will occur. 260/272/284 09/12 Operation Section 4-14...
Before each mower use, a complete inspection and service is required to ensure the mower is in a good and safe working condition. Damaged and/or broken parts should be repaired and/or replaced immediately. To ensure the mower is ready for operation, conduct the following. OPS-R-0007 260/272/284 09/12 Operation Section 4-19...
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The material on the leading edge has been worn away by more than 1/2(12.7mm)” Failure to replace abnormally worn blades may lead to catastrophic failure of the blades and ejection of the broken part with tremendous force which may cause serious bodily injury or death. OPS-U-0032 260/272/284 09/12 Operation Section 4-24...
Failure to replace abnormally worn blade bolts may lead to catastrophic failure of the blades and ejection of the broken part which may cause serious bodily injury or death. Always replace Blade Bolts with new bolts whenever replacing the Blades. OPS-U-0037 260/272/284 09/12 Operation Section 4-25...
When operating in traffic, always use the Tractor’s flashing warning lights and reduce your speed. Be aware of traffic around you and watch out for the other guy. 260/272/284 09/12 Operation Section 4-29...
If a bystander comes within 300 feet of the tractor while the mower is being operated, stop the tractor at once, idle the engine and disengage the PTO. Do not engage the PTO again until all bystanders are well past the 300 foot distance. OPS-R-0024 260/272/284 09/12 Operation Section 4-33...
When mowing in reverse, operate the tractor and mower at a reduced ground speed to ensure tractor and mower control is maintained. OPS-R-0026_F 260/272/284 09/12 Operation Section 4-35...
If during transport a hard braking, sharp turning, or swerving action was performed, stop at the next safe location to inspect the security of the load. 260/272/284 09/12 Operation Section 4-44...
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Rhino mowers use balanced and matched system components for blade carriers, blades, cuttershafts, knives, knife hangers, rollers, drivetrain components, and bearings. These parts are made and tested to Rhino speci- fications. Non-genuine "will fit" parts do not consistently meet these specifications. The use of “will fit” parts may reduce mower performance, void warranties, and present a safety hazard.
MAINTENANCE GEARBOX (Model 260 & 284) The gearbox should be full (3 quarts) and not require additional lubricant unless the box is cracked or a seal is leaking. It is recommended that the oil level dipstick (Figure MntP-R-0056) be removed to check oil level after every 8 hours of operation.
Strike opposite end of bar with sledge hammer. Rotate blade carrier 180 degrees and repeat process until carrier breaks loose. 260/272/284 09/12 Maintenance Section 5-11...