Check Chains (Extra Equipment) - RHINO 172 Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY

CHECK CHAINS (Extra Equipment)

Check chains are available for attachment to front of cutter as an accessory. Check chains are used to control
cut height and especially allows cutter to always be lowered to the same preset cut height.
Drill a 11/16" hole through each lifting lug 2-1/2" below the lift pins and 5/8" from the front of the lug.
Install lower end of check chain (3) to hitch ears, through lower holes using capscrews and locknuts (5).
Tighten securely.
Install chain lugs (2) on either side of tractor top link mounting (4) using bolt or pin of required diameter and
length. Cat. I kit requires a 3/4" diameter bolt.
Cutting height is then set by placing proper chain link in keyhole slot. Cutting height is easily adjusted by
hooking chain higher or lower in the keyhole brackets (1).
NOTE: For additional safety in transport, raise mower as high as possible without allowing the driveline to
contact the deck, and shorten the chains as much as possible to prevent inadvertent falling in transport.
172 08/12 Assembly Section 3-9
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