Rhino App48 User manual

APP48/60/66/85

Published 11/14 Part No. 00789166C

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

RHINO®

1020 S. Sangamon Ave.

Gibson City, IL 60936

800-446-5158

Email: [email protected]

ALL PURPOSE PLOW

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. C01-

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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.

BEFORE YOU START! Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual. Observe the rules

of safety and common sense!

For future reference, record your product model number and serial number.

Dealer Telephone Model Number

Owner Purchase Date Serial Number

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY SECTION .............................................................................................................. 1-1

General Safety Instructions and Practices ......................................................................................................... 1-2

PARTS INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................................... 1-8

Decal Location ...................................................................................................................................................1-9

Decal Description .............................................................................................................................................1-10

Federal Laws and Regulations ........................................................................................................................1-11

INTRODUCTION SECTION ................................................................................................. 2-1

RHINO LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................... 2-4

ASSEMBLY SECTION ........................................................................................................ 3-1

OPERATION SECTION ....................................................................................................... 4-1

Standard Equipment and Specifications ............................................................................................................ 4-3

OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS .........................................................................................................................4-4

TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................4-5

ROPS and Seat Belt ..........................................................................................................................................4-5

Tractor Horsepower ...........................................................................................................................................4-5

Tractor 3-Point Hitch ..........................................................................................................................................4-6

Front End Weight ...............................................................................................................................................4-6

GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR .........................................................................................................4-6

Boarding the Tractor ..........................................................................................................................................4-6

Dismounting the Tractor ..................................................................................................................................... 4-7

STARTING THE TRACTOR .............................................................................................................................. 4-8

CONNECTING THE IMPLEMENT TO THE TRACTOR .................................................................................... 4-8

Connecting the Plow .......................................................................................................................................... 4-9

PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE ...........................................................................................4-10

Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ........................................................................................................4-10

Plow Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ...........................................................................................................4-11

DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ................................................................................................. 4-14

Starting the Tractor .......................................................................................................................................... 4-15

Brake and Differential Lock Setting ..................................................................................................................4-15

Driving the Tractor and Implement ................................................................................................................... 4-16

OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ...........................................................................................4-16

Operating the Plow ..........................................................................................................................................4-16

Shutting Down the Implement ..........................................................................................................................4-17

DISCONNECTING THE PLOW FROM THE TRACTOR ................................................................................. 4-17

PLOW STORAGE ............................................................................................................................................ 4-18

TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ...................................................................................4-18

Transporting on Public Roadways ................................................................................................................... 4-20

Hauling the Tractor and Implement ..................................................................................................................4-22

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................................................................................4-23

MAINTENANCE SECTION .................................................................................................. 5-1

Replacing Plow Points .......................................................................................................................................5-2

Proper Torque For Fasteners ............................................................................................................................ 5-2