RHINO SR14 User manual

SR20/ SR14
FLEX-WING MECHANICAL LEVEL
LIFT ROTARY CUTTER / SHREDDER
Published10/03 Effective Serial No. SR20-11310 Through Current Part No.00763403C
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
This Operator's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation
of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all
times. READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the Safety and
Operation Instructions contained in this manual before
operating the equipment.
© 2004Alamo Group Inc.
RHINO®
1020 S. SangamonAve.
Gibson City, IL60936
800-446-5158
Email: [email protected] $0.00

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.
BEFORE YOU START!! Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual.
Observe the rules of safety and common sense!
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Read and understand the complete Warranty Statement found in this Manual. Fill out the Warranty
Registration Form in full and return it within 30 Days. Make certain the Serial Number of the Machine is
recorded on the Warranty Card and on the Warranty Form that you retain. The use of "will-fit" parts will void
your warranty and can cause catastrophic failure with possible injury or death.

In order to reduce accidents and enhance the safe operation of mowers, Alamo Group Ag Division, in
cooperationwith otherindustrymanufacturershasdevelopedtheAEM/FEMAIndustrialandAgricultural
MowerSafetyPractices videoandguide book.
Thevideo willfamiliarizeandinstructmower-tractoroperators insafepracticeswhenusing industrialand
agriculturalmowingequipment. ItisimportantthatEveryMowerOperatorbeeducatedin theoperationof
theirmowing equipment and be ableto recognizethe potentialhazards that can occur whileoperating a
mower. Thisvideo,alongwiththemoweroperator’smanualandthewarningmessagesonthemower,will
significantlyassistinthisimportanteducation.
YourAuthorizedAlamoAgDealermayhaveshownthisvideoandpresentedyouaDVDVideo when you
purchasedyour mower. If youor any moweroperatorhave notseenthis video, Watchthe Video,Read
thisOperator’sManual,andCompletetheVideoGuidebook beforeoperatingyournewmower.Ifyou
do not understand any of the instructions included in the video or operator’s manual or if you have any
questionsconcerning safety ofoperation, contact yoursupervisor, dealerorAlamo GroupAg.
IfyouwouldlikeaVHSvideotapeofthevideo,please emailAEMV[email protected]orFaxAEM
VHSVideo at [phone] or mail in a completed copy of the form on the back of this page toAEM
VHSVideo1502EWalnutStreet,Seguin,TX78155. and request theVHSvideoversion. Pleaseinclude
yourname, mailing address,mowermodelandserialnumber.
Everyoperatorshouldbetrainedforeachpieceofequipment(TractorandMower),understandtheintended
use,andthepotentialhazardsbeforeoperating the equipment.
Safety Training
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Alamo Group Ag. Division is willing to 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
RequesterName: Phone:
RequesterAddress:
City
State
Zip Code
MowerModel: Serial Number:
Date Purchased: DealerSalesperson:
DealershipName: Dealership Location:
Mailto: AEM Video Services
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Seguin, TX 78155
Or Fax to: [phone]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETYSECTION ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
SafetyInformation ................................................................................................................................. 1-2
Safety Decal Location........................................................................................................................... 1-13
Safety Decal Description....................................................................................................................... 1-14
Federal Laws And Regulations ............................................................................................................. 1-19
INTRODUCTIONSECTION ......................................................................................................................... 2-1
ASSEMBLYSECTION ................................................................................................................................ 3-1
Blade Carrier and Blades ...................................................................................................................... 3-2
Tongue ................................................................................................................................................... 3-3
Level Rod ............................................................................................................................................... 3-3
Wing Section......................................................................................................................................... 3-4
Hose Bracket ........................................................................................................................................ 3-4
Level Lift Axle ........................................................................................................................................ 3-5
Axle Adjustment Rod ............................................................................................................................ 3-6
Center Axle Hydraulic Cylinder ............................................................................................................. 3-6
Wing Section Hydraulic Cylinder .......................................................................................................... 3-7
Tires & Wheels...................................................................................................................................... 3-7
SpringStop............................................................................................................................................ 3-9
Baffle Assembly .................................................................................................................................... 3-9
RubberDeflectors.................................................................................................................................. 3-10
ChainGuard........................................................................................................................................... 3-11
Counter Weight Attachment ................................................................................................................. 3-11
DrivelineAssembly................................................................................................................................ 3-12
Shields................................................................................................................................................... 3-13
ThreeSpool Control Valve...................................................................................................................... 3-14
OPERATIONSECTION ............................................................................................................................... 4-1
MAINTENANCESECTION .......................................................................................................................... 5-1
Lubrication ............................................................................................................................................. 5-2
Tongue ................................................................................................................................................... 5-3
Gearboxes ............................................................................................................................................. 5-3
Drivelines ............................................................................................................................................... 5-4
ProtectiveShielding............................................................................................................................... 5-5
Blades ................................................................................................................................................... 5-9
BladeCarrier.......................................................................................................................................... 5-11
Slip Clutch ............................................................................................................................................. 5-11
Hydraulic Hoses .................................................................................................................................... 5-12
Skid Shoes ............................................................................................................................................ 5-12
Storage .................................................................................................................................................. 5-13
TorqueChart.......................................................................................................................................... 5-13
Gearbox Assembly & Disassembly ....................................................................................................... 5-14
RhinoandServisareregistered trademarks of Alamo GroupInc.

SAFETY
SECTION
Safety Section 1-1

Safety Section 1-2SR20M/SR14M 10/03
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SAFETY
SAFETY
Asafeandcarefuloperatoris thebestoperator. Safetyis ofprimaryimportancetothemanufac-
turer and should be to the owner/operator. Most accidents can be avoided by being aware of
yourequipment,your surroundings,and observingcertain precautions. Thefirst sectionof this
manual includes a list of Safety Messages that, if followed, will help protect the operator and
bystandersfrominjury ordeath. Read andunderstand theseSafety Messagesbefore assem-
bling, operating or servicing this mower. This equipment should only be operated by those
personswho haveread the Manual,who areresponsible and trained,and whoknow how todo
sosafely and responsibly.
TheSafety Alert Symbol combined with aSignal Word, as seen below, is used throughout this
manual and on decals which are attached to the equipment. The Safety Alert Symbol means:
“ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!” The Symbol and Signal
Wordareintendedtowarntheowner/operatorofimpendinghazardsandthedegreeofpossible
injuryfacedwhenoperatingthisequipment..
CAUTION! ThelowestlevelofSafetyMessage;warnsofpossibleinjury. Decals
located on the Equipment with this Signal Word are Black and Yellow.
WARNING! Serious injury or possible death! Decals are Black and Orange.
DANGER! Imminentdeath/criticalinjury. DecalsareRedandWhite.(SG-1)
Practice all usual and customary safe working precautions and
above all---remember safety is up to YOU. Only YOU can prevent
serious injury or death from unsafe practices.

Safety Section 1-3
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SAFETY
SR20M/SR14M 10/03
SAFETY
READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the following Safety
Messages. Serious injury or death may occur unless care is
taken to follow the warnings and instructions stated in the Safety
Messages. Always use good common sense to avoid hazards.
(SG-2)
Si no lee Ingles, pida ayuda a alguien que si lo lea
para que le traduzca las medidas de seguridad. (SG-3)
PELIGRO! ¡LEAEL
INSTRUCTIVO!
DANGER! Never operate the Tractor or Implement until you have read and
completelyunderstandthisManual, the Tractor Operator’s Manual,
andeachoftheSafetyMessagesfoundintheManualorontheTractor
andImplement. Learn how to stop the tractor enginesuddenly in an
emergency. Never allow inexperienced or untrained personnel too
operatetheTractor and Implement withoutsupervision. Makesure
the operator has fully read and understood the manuals prior to
operation. (SG-4)
WARNING! Make certain that the “Slow Moving Vehicle” (SMV) sign is installed in
such a way as to be clearly visible and legible. When transporting the
EquipmentusetheTractorflashingwarninglightsandfollowalllocaltraffic
regulations.(SG-6)
WARNING! OperatethisEquipmentonlywithaTractorequippedwithanapproved
roll-over-protectivesystem(ROPS). Alwayswearseatbelts. Serious
injuryorevendeathcouldresultfromfallingoffthetractor--particularly
duringaturnoverwhentheoperatorcouldbepinnedundertheROPS.
(SG-7)
WARNING! DonotmodifyoralterthisImplement. DonotpermitanyonetomodifyoralterthisImplement,
any of its components or any Implement function. (SG-8)
DANGER! BEFOREleavingthetractorseat,alwaysengagethebrakeand/orsetthe
tractortransmissioninparkinggear,disengagethePTO,stoptheengine,
removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop. Placethetractorshift
lever into a low range or parking gear to prevent the tractor from rolling.
Never dismount a Tractor that is moving or while the engine is running.
Operate the Tractor controls from the tractor seat only.
(SG-9)
WARNING! Always maintain the safety decals in good readable condition. If the
decalsaremissing,damaged,orunreadable,obtainandinstallreplace-
ment decals immediately. (SG-5)

Safety Section 1-4SR20M/SR14M 10/03
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SAFETY
SAFETY
DANGER! NeverallowchildrenorotherpersonstorideontheTractororImplement.
Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-10)
DANGER! Neverallowchildrentooperateor ride on the Tractor or Implement.
(SGM-11)
WARNING! Do not mount the Tractor while the tractor is moving. Mount the
Tractor only when the Tractor and all moving parts are completely
stopped. (SG-12)
DANGER! Start tractor only when properly seated in the Tractor seat. Starting a
tractor in gear can result in injury or death. Read the Tractor operators
manual for proper starting instructions. (SG-13)
DANGER! NeverworkundertheImplement,theframework,oranyliftedcompo-
nent unless the Implement is securely supported or blocked up to
preventsuddenorinadvertentfallingwhichcouldcauseseriousinjury
or even death. (SG-14)
DANGER! Do not operate this Equipment with hydraulic oil leaking. Oil is
expensiveanditspresencecouldpresentahazard. Donotcheckfor
leakswithyourhand! Useapieceofheavypaperorcardboard. High-
pressureoil streams from breaks in the line couldpenetrate the skin
andcausetissuedamageincludinggangrene. Ifoildoespenetratethe
skin, have the injury treated immediately by a physician knowledge-
able and skilled in this procedure. (SG-15)