RHINO RHINO FL20 User manual

FLEX-WING MECHANICAL LEVEL LIFT
ROTARY CUTTER /SHREDDER
FL20 / FL14
Published10/03 Effective Serial No. FL11400Through Current P/N 00766693C
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
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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!
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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETYSECTION ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
SafetyInformation ................................................................................................................................. 1-2
Safety Decal Location........................................................................................................................... 1-12
Safety Decal Description....................................................................................................................... 1-14
Federal Laws & Regulations .................................................................................................1-18
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 Assebmly .................................................................................................................................... 3-9
RubberDeflectors.................................................................................................................................. 3-10
ChainGuard........................................................................................................................................... 3-11
CouterweightAttachment...................................................................................................................... 3-11
DrivelineAssembly................................................................................................................................ 3-12
PTO Jackshaft Support ......................................................................................................................... 3-13
Shields................................................................................................................................................... 3-14
Hydraulic Hoses .................................................................................................................................... 3-15
OPERATIONSECTION ............................................................................................................................... 4-1
MAINTENANCESECTION .......................................................................................................................... 5-1
Lubrication ............................................................................................................................................. 5-2
Tongue ................................................................................................................................................... 5-3
Gearboxes ............................................................................................................................................. 5-3
Drivelines ............................................................................................................................................... 5-4
ProtectiveShielding............................................................................................................................... 5-6
Blades ................................................................................................................................................... 5-8
BladeCarrier.......................................................................................................................................... 5-9
TorqueLimiter........................................................................................................................................ 5-10
GearboxArrangement ........................................................................................................................... 5-11
Hydraulic Hoses .................................................................................................................................... 5-12
Skid Shoes ............................................................................................................................................ 5-12
Wheel Bearings ..................................................................................................................................... 5-12
TorqueChart.......................................................................................................................................... 5-13
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SAFETY
SECTION
Safety Section 1-1

FL20M/FL14M 10/03 Safety Section 1-2
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SAFETY
SAFETY
A safe and careful operator is the best operator. Safety is of primary importance to the
manufacturer and should be to the owner/operator. Most accidents can be avoided by being
awareofyourequipment,yoursurroundings,andobservingcertainprecautions. Thefirstsection
ofthis manual includes a list of SafetyMessages that, if followed, will help protectthe operator
and bystanders from injury or death. Read and understand these Safety Messages before
assembling,operatingor servicingthis implement. Thisequipment shouldonly beoperated by
thosepersonswho haveread theManual, whoare responsibleandtrained, andwho knowhow
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
locatedontheEquipmentwiththisSignalWordareBlackandYellow.
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.
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!

Safety Section 1-3
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SAFETY
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SAFETY
DANGER! Never operate the Tractor or Implement until you have read and
completelyunderstandthisManual,theTractorOperator’s Manual,
andeachoftheSafetyMessagesfoundintheManualorontheTractor
andImplement. Learnhowto stopthetractor enginesuddenlyin an
emergency. Never allow inexperienced or untrained personnel too
operatetheTractor andImplementwithoutsupervision. 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. Donotpermitanyonetomodify
or alter this Implement, 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)
DANGER! NeverallowchildrenorotherpersonstorideontheTractororImplement.
Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-10)
DANGER! Neverallow children to operate or ride on the Tractor or Implement.
(SGM-11)
WARNING! DonotmounttheTractorwhilethetractorismoving. MounttheTractor
only when the Tractor and all moving parts are completely stopped.
(SG-12)
WARNING! Always maintain the safety decals in good readable condition. If the
decalsaremissing,damaged,orunreadable,obtainandinstallreplace-
ment decals immediately. (SG-5)

FL20M/FL14M 10/03 Safety Section 1-4
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SAFETY
SAFETY
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,oranyliftedcomponent
unlesstheImplementissecurelysupportedorblockeduptoprevent
suddenorinadvertentfallingwhichcouldcauseseriousinjuryoreven
death. (SG-14)
WARNING! Theoperatorandallsupportpersonnelshouldwearhardhats,safety
shoes, safety glasses, and proper hearing protection at all times for
protection from injury including injury from items thrown by the
equipment. (SG-16)
DANGER! Do not operate this Equipment with hydraulic oil leaking. Oil is
expensiveanditspresencecouldpresentahazard. Donotcheckfor
leakswithyourhand! Useapieceofheavypaperorcardboard. High-
pressureoil streams from breaks in the line could penetrate theskin
andcausetissuedamageincludinggangrene. Ifoildoespenetratethe
skin,havetheinjurytreatedimmediatelybyaphysicianknowledgeable
and skilled in this procedure. (SG-15)
CAUTION! PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE PER-
MANENT HEARING LOSS! Tractors with or without an Implement
attached can often be noisy enough to cause permanent hearing
loss. We recommend that you always wear hearing protection if the
noise in the Operator’s position exceeds 80db. Noise over 85db
over an extended period of time will cause severe hearing loss.
Noiseover90dbadjacenttotheOperatoroveranextendedperiodof
time will cause permanent or total hearing loss. Note: Hearing loss
from loud noise [from tractors, chain saws, radios, and other such
sources close to the ear] is cumulative over a lifetime without hope
of natural recovery. (SG-I7)

Safety Section 1-5
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SAFETY
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SAFETY
WARNING! Transport only at safe speeds. Serious accidents and injuries can result
from operating this equipment at unsafe speeds. Understand the Tractor
and Implement and how it handles before transporting on streets and
highways. Makesure the Tractorsteeringandbrakes are ingoodcondition
andoperate properly.
Beforetransporting theTractorand Implement, determinethesafe transport
speeds for you and the equipment. Make sure you abide by the
followingrules:
Beaware of the operating conditions. Do not operate the Tractor with weak
or faulty brakes. When operating down a hill or on wet or rain slick roads,
the braking distance increases: use extreme care and reduce your speed.
When operating in traffic always use the Tractor’s flashing warning lights
andreduce yourspeed. Beaware of trafficaroundyou andwatch outforthe
other guy. (SG-19)
Test the equipment at a slow speed in turns. Increase the speed
through the turn only after you determine that it is safe to operate
at a higher speed. Use extreme care and reduce your speed when
turning sharply to prevent the tractor and implement from turning
over. Determine the maximum safe turning speed for you and this
equipmentbefore operatingonroads orunevenground.
Only transport the Tractor and Implement at the speeds that you
have determined are safe and which allow you to properly control the
equipment.
Test the tractor at a slow speed and increase the speed slowly.
Apply the Brakes smoothly to determine the stopping
characteristicsoftheTractorand Implement.
As you increase the speed of the Tractor the stopping distance
increases. Determine the maximum safe transport speed for
you and this Equipment.
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WARNING! Never attempt to lubricate, adjust, or remove material from the
Implementwhileitisinmotionorwhiletractorengineisrunning. Make
sure the tractor engine is off before working on the Implement.
(SG-20)
WARNING! Periodically inspect all moving parts for wear and replace when
necessary with authorized service parts. Look for loose fasteners,
worn or broken parts, and leaky or loose fittings. Make sure all pins
have cotter pins and washers. Serious injury may occur from not
maintaining this machine in good working order. (SG-21)
WARNING! Alwaysread carefullyandcomply fullywiththemanufacturers instructions
whenhandlingoil,solvents, cleansers,andanyotherchemical agent.(SG-22)
DANGER! Never run the tractor engine in a closed building or without adequate
ventilation. The exhaust fumes can be hazardous to your health.
(SG-23)

FL20M/FL14M 10/03 Safety Section 1-6
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SAFETY
SAFETY
WARNING! Mow only in conditions where you have clear visibility in daylight or with
adequate artificial lighting. Never mow in darkness or foggy conditions
whereyoucannotclearly seeatleast 100yardsin frontandtothesides of
the tractor and mower. Make sure that you can clearly see and identify
passersby,steepslopes,ditches,drop-offs,overheadobstructions,power
lines,debris and foreign objects. If you are unable to clearlyseethistype
ofitems discontinue mowing. (SGM-1)
DANGER! NEVER use drugs or alcohol immediately before or while operating the
Tractor and Implement. Drugs and alcohol will affect an operator’s
alertness and coordination and therefore affect the operator’s ability to
operate the equipment safely. Before operating the Tractor or
Implement,an operator on prescription orover-the-counter medication
must consult a medical professional regarding any side effects of the
medication that would hinder their ability to operate the Equipment
safely. NEVER knowingly allow anyone to operate this equipment
when their alertness or coordination is impaired. Serious injury or
death to the operator or others could result if the operator is under the
influence of drugs or alcohol. (SG-27)
DANGER! Thereareobviousandhiddenpotentialhazardsintheoperationofthis
Mower. REMEMBER! This machine is often operated in heavy brush
and in heavy weeds. The Blades of this Mower can throw objects if
shieldsarenot properlyinstalledandmaintained. Seriousinjuryoreven
death may occur unless care is taken to insure the safety of the
operator, bystanders, or passersby in the area. Do not operate this
machinewithanyonein theimmediatearea. Stop mowingifanyone is
within 100 yards of mower. (SGM-2)
DANGER! KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGELEMENTStoprevententanglementand
possible serious injury or death. (SG-24)
DANGER! Never allow children to play on or around Tractor or Implement. Children
can slip or fall off the Equipment and be injured or killed. Children can
cause the Implement to shift or fall crushing themselves or others. (SG-25)
WARNING! Donot exceed the rated PTO speed for the Implement. ExcessivePTO
speeds can cause Implement driveline or blade failures resulting in
serious injury or death. (SG-26)
DANGER! AllSafetyShields,GuardsandSafetydevicesincluding
(butnotlimitedto)-theDeflectors,ChainGuards,Steel
Guards, Gearbox Shields, PTO integral shields , and
RetractableDoorShieldsshouldbeusedandmaintained
ingoodworking condition. Allsafetydevicesshouldbe
inspected carefully at least daily for missing or broken
components. Missing, broken, or worn items must be
replaced at once to reduce the possibility of injury or
death from thrown objects, entanglement, or blade
contact. (SGM-3)

Safety Section 1-7
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SAFETY
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SAFETY
WARNING! Many varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can become
entangled in the operating parts of the mower head. These items could
thenswingoutsidethehousingatgreatervelocitiesthantheblades. Such
asituationisextremelyhazardousandcouldresultinseriousinjuryoreven
death. Inspectthecuttingareaforsuchobjectsbeforemowing. Remove
anylikeobjectfromthesite. Neverallowthecuttingbladestocontactsuch
items. (SGM-6)
WARNING! Mowatthespeedthatyoucansafelyoperateandcontrolthetractorand
mower. Safemowingspeeddependsonterrainconditionandgrasstype,
density,andheightofcut. Normalgroundspeedrangeisfrom0to5mph.
Use slow mowing speeds when operating on or near steep slopes,
ditches,drop-offs,overheadobstructions,powerlines,orwhendebrisand
foreignobjectsaretobe avoided. (SGM-7)
DANGER! Therotatingpartsofthismachinehavebeendesignedandtestedfor
ruggeduse. However,thebladescouldfailuponimpactwithheavy,
solidobjectssuchasmetalguardrailsandconcretestructures. Such
impactcouldcause the broken objects to be thrown outwardat very
highvelocities. Toreducethepossibilityofpropertydamage,serious
injury,or even death, neverallow the cutting blades to contact such
obstacles. (SGM-4)
WARNING! Extremecareshouldbetakenwhenoperatingnearlooseobjectssuch
as gravel, rocks, wire, and other debris. Inspect the area before
mowing. Foreignobjectsshouldberemovedfromthesitetoprevent
machinedamageand/orbodilyinjuryorevendeath. Anyobjectsthat
cannotberemovedmustbeclearlymarkedandcarefullyavoidedby
the operator. Stop mowing immediately if blades strike a foreign
object. Repair all damage and make certain rotor or blade carrier is
balancedbeforeresumingmowing. (SGM-5)
WARNING! Avoid mowing in reverse direction when possible. Check to make sure
there are no persons behind the mower and use extreme care when
mowinginreverse. Mowonlyataslowgroundspeedwhereyoucansafely
operateandcontrolthetractorandmower. Nevermowanarea thatyou
havenot inspected and removed debris or foreign material. (SGM-8)
WARNING! Donot put hands or feet under mowerdecks. Blade Contact can result
seriousinjuryorevendeath. Stayawayuntilallmotionhas stoppedand
the decks are securely blocked up. (SGM-9)
DANGER! Replacebentorbrokenbladewithnewblades. NEVERATTEMPTTO
STRAIGHTEN OR WELD ON BLADES SINCE THIS WILL LIKELY
CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WITH SUBSE-
QUENTFAILUREANDPOSSIBLESERIOUSINJURYFROMTHROWN
BLADES. (SGM-10)

FL20M/FL14M 10/03 Safety Section 1-8
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SAFETY
SAFETY
WARNING! NeverleaveTractorandImplementedunattendedwhiletheimplementis
in the lifted position. Accidental operation of lifting lever or a hydraulic
failure maycausesuddendropofunitwith injuryordeathbycrushing.
To properly park the implement when disconnecting it from the tractor,
lowerthestandandputtheretainingpinsecurelyinplace,orputasecure
supportundertheA-Frame. Lowertheimplementcarefullytotheground.
Do not put hands or feet under lifted components. (S3PT-1)
DANGER! Always disconnect the main PTO Driveline from the Tractor before
performing service on the Mower. Never work on the Mower with the
tractor PTO driveline connected and running. Blades or Drivelines could
turn without warning and cause immediate entanglement, injury or death.
(SRM-3)
DANGER! Do not turn so sharp or lift mower so high to produce a severe
"knocking" of the Driveline which will cause accelerated wear and
breakage of drive train components and could result inpossible injury
from the separated Driveline sections. (SRM-4)
DANGER! RotaryMowers are capable under adverse conditions
of throwing objects for great distances (100yardsor
more) and causing serious injury or death. Follow
safety messages carefully
-Front and Rear Deflectors, Chain Guards, or Bands are installed
and in good, workable condition;
-Mower sections or Wings are running close to and parallel to the
ground without exposed Blades;
-Passersby are outside the existing thrown-object zone;
-All areas have been thoroughly inspected and all foreign material
such as rocks, cans, glass, andgeneraldebrishasbeenremoved.
NOTE: Wherethere are grass and weedshigh enough to hide debris
that could be struck by the blades, the area should be: inspected
andlargedebrisremoved, mowedat anintermediateheight,inspected,
closely with any remaining debris being removed, and mowed again
at desired final height. (This will also reduce power requiredto mow,
reduce wear and tear on the Mower drivetrain, spread cut material
better, eliminate streaking, and make the final cut more uniform.)
(SRM-1)
STOPMOWING IF PASSERSBYARE WITHIN 100YARDS UNLESS:
WARNING! Do not let the Blades turn when the Mower Deck is raised for any
reason, including clearance or for turning. Raising the Mower
deck exposes the Cutting Blades which creates a potentially
serious hazard and could cause serious injury or even death from
objects thrown from the Blades. (SRM-7)

Safety Section 1-9
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SAFETY
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SAFETY
DANGER! Thereareobviousandhiddenpotentialhazardsintheoperationofthis
Implementasinallpower-drivenorpulledequipment. REMEMBER!
Thismachineisoftenoperatedinroughterrainconditionsthatincludetall
grass, weeds, gullies, holes, slopes, hidden obstructions and the like.
Seriousinjuryorevendeathmayoccurunlesscareistakentoassurethe
safetyoftheoperatorand bystanders in the area. Do not operate this
machine with anyone in the immediate area. (S3PT-7)
WARNING! The rotating parts of this machine continue to rotate even after the PTO
has been turned off. The operator should remain in his seat for 60
seconds after the brake has been set, the PTO disengaged, the tractor
turned off, and all evidence of rotation has ceased. (3PT-10)
“Wait a minute...Save a life!”
CAUTION! To prevent tipping of implement when stored in folded position, use
carrying wheels or adequate stands on center frame. (S3PT-6)
WARNING! Use extreme care when lowering or unfolding the implement’s wings. Make
sure no bystanders are close by or underneath the wings. Allow ample
clearance around the implement when folding or unfolding the wings. Use
extreme caution around buildings or overhead power lines. (S3PT-5)
DANGER! Make sure the PTO shield, integral driveline shields, and input shields are
is installed when using PTO-driven equipment. Always replace any
shield if it is damaged or missing. (S3PT-8)
WARNING! Relieve hydraulic pressure prior to doing any maintenance or repair work
on the Implement. Place the Implement on the ground or securely
blocked up, disengage the PTO, and turn off the tractor engine. Push
and pull the Remote Cylinder lever in and out several times prior to
starting any maintenance or repair work. (S3PT-9)

FL20M/FL14M 10/03 Safety Section 1-10
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SAFETY
SAFETY
WARNING! Never unhitch without using the Tongue Jack. The Tongue is
very heavy. Attempting to lift the Tongue without using the Tongue
Jack could cause strains or other injury. Allowing the tongue to fall
suddenly and unexpectedly could result in crushing injury. Use
the Tongue Jack for lifting the implement only. Overloading the
Tongue Jack can cause failure with possible serious bodily injury
or even death. (STI-4)
CAUTION! On a fully-assembled unit, do not remove the Wing Retaining Strap
until hoses are attached to the tractor and the Wing Cylinders are
filled with oil. Lower the Wings slowly and carefully. Keep bystand-
ers away during operations. (STI-5)
DANGER! ThisImplementiswiderthantheTractor. Becarefulwhenoperating
ortransportingthisequipmenttopreventtheImplementfromrunning
into or striking sign posts, guard rails, concrete abutments or other
solidobjects. SuchanimpactcouldcausetheImplementandTractor
topivotviolentlyresultinginlossofsteeringcontrol,seriousinjury,or
evendeath. NeverallowtheImplementtocontactobstacles. (S3PT-12)
DANGER! Be particularly careful when transporting the Implement using the tractor.
Turn curves or go up or down hills only at a low speed and at a gradual
steering angle. Make certain that at least 20% of the tractor’s weight is
on the front wheels to maintain safe steerage. Slow down on rough or
uneven surfaces. (STI-1)
DANGER! When the Wings are folded for transport, the center of gravity is raised
and the possibility of overturn is increased. Drive slowly and use
extremecaution when turning on hillsides. Overturning the Implement
could cause the Implement to overturn the Tractor and vice versa resulting
in serious injury or even death. Never fold wings on a hillside...the
Implement may overturn. (STI-2)
DANGER! DO NOT allow any person under a folded wing unless wing is securely
locked up or supported. DO NOT approach the Implement unless the
Tractor is turned off and all motion has ceased. Never work under the
frame work, or any lifted component unless the implement is securely
supported or blocked up. A sudden or inadvertent fall by any of these
components could cause serious injury or even death. (STI-3)

Safety Section 1-11
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SAFETY
PARTSINFORMATION
Servis-Rhinomowersusebalancedandmatchedsystemcomponentsforbladecarriers,blades,cuttershafts,
knives,knifehangers,rollers,drivetraincomponents,andbearings. ThesepartsaremadeandtestedtoServis-
Rhino specifications. 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. Use genuine
Servis-Rhinomower parts for economy and safety. (SPRM-1)
SEEYOURSERVIS-RHINODEALER
Inadditiontothedesign and configurationofthisImplement, including SafetySignsand Safety Equipment, hazard
control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the machine. Refer also to Safety
Messages and operation instruction in each of the appropriate sections of the Tractor and Equipment Manuals.
Pay close attention to the Safety Signs affixed to the Tractor and Equipment. (SG-18)
WARNING! Only tow the Implement behind a properly sized and equipped Tractor which exceeds the weight
of the Implement by at least 20%. DO NOT tow the Implement behind a truck or other type of
vehicle. Never tow the Implement and another Implement connected in tandem. Never tow the
Implement at speeds over 20 MPH. (STI-6)
Follow these guidelines to reduce the risk of equipment and grass fires
while operating, servicing, and repairing the Mower andTractor:
-Equip the Tractor with a fire extinguisher in an accesible location.
-Do Not operate the Mower on a Tractor with an underframe exhaust.
-Do Not smoke or have an open flame near the Mower and Tractor.
-Do Not drive into burning debris or freshly burnt areas.
-Ensureslip clutches are properly adjusted to prevent excessiveslippage
andplateheating.
-Never allow clippings or debris to collect near drivelines, slip clutches,
andgearboxes. Periodicallyshut down theTractorandMowerandclean
clippings and collected debris from the mower deck. (SGM-12)
WARNING!
WARNING! DonotmowwithtwomachinesinthesameareaexceptwithCabtractorswiththewindowsclosed.
(SGM-11)
DANGER! Replacebentorbrokenbladewithnewblades. NEVERATTEMPTTOSTRAIGHTENORWELD
ON BLADES SINCE THIS WILL LIKELY CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE
WITHSUBSEQUENTFAILUREANDPOSSIBLESERIOUSINJURYFROMTHROWNBLADES.
(SGM-10)

FL20M/FL14M 10/03 Safety Section 1-12
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
SAFETY
7
4
19
15
22
14
24
27
14
22
24
20
3
4
Counterweight
For two-section
Cutter
24
11
3
4
62
22
3
4
For two-section Cutter Only
25
21
18
21
19
26
26 26
14
31
32
32
28
29
33
13
4
3
12
95
27
26
16
17
36 35
8
R09-27-01
NOTE: Rhinosuppliessafety decalson thisproduct
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,andbystanders,andwillreplacethesafety
decals on this product in the field, free of charge
(Some shipping and handling charges may apply).
Contact your Rhino dealer to order replacement
decals.

Safety Section 1-13
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
FL20M/FL14M 10/03
SAFETY
ITEM PARTNO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION
1 00725746 1 PELIGRO Get Manual Translated
2 00753840 2(1) DANGER Folding Wings
3 00756004 1((3)) DANGER Driveline Shield Missing; Do Not Operate
4 00756005 1((3)) DANGER Rotating Driveline, Entanglement
5 00769736 1 WARNING Use/Repair Shields & Guards, Rotary
6 00756059 1 WARNING Oil Leak Detection, Skin Penetration
7 00769737 2 (1) DANGER Cutting Blades, Thrown Objects, Rotary
8 00756494 1 DANGER Driveline Hazards
9 00760657 1 IMPORTANT RHINO Repair Parts
11 999403 0(1) DANGER Overturnof Two-Section Flex
12 D103 [1] INSTRUCT 540 RPM
D114 [1] INSTRUCT 1000 RPM
13 03200347 * REFLECT SMV Emblem
14 1458392 2 REFLECT Red Reflective
15 1458393 1 REFLECT Amber Reflective
16 00763613 1 INSTRUCT Slip Clutch Adjustment
17 00763977 1 INSTRUCT Notice to Owner
18 D102 [1] INSTRUCT PTO-to-DrawbarHole Adjustment
19 D137 2(1) INSTRUCT CCW Blade Rotation
20 D138 1 INSTRUCT CW Blade Rotation
21 D302 2 LOGO RHINO 4-7/8 x 6-1/2
22 D303 2 L.NAME RHINO TYPE, 4-3/8 x 16-3/4
24 D306 [2] NAME FL20
00766723 [2] NAME FL14
25 nfs 1 SER. PLT FL20 Serial Plate
26 00771284 INSTRUCT 2-Year Driveline Warranty
27 00771283 INSTRUCT 5-YearGearbox Warranty
28 02977417 1 INSTRUCT OperatorsManualInside
29 00776031 1 -------------- Canister, Operators Manual
30 00766693C 1 -------------- OperatorsManual
31 10058000 3 -------------- Bolt
32 00024100 3 -------------- Flatwasher
33 02959924 3 -------------- Locknut
34 00749117 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard
35 00773723 1 PELIGRO RotatingDriveline Translation
* Furnished by Tractor Manufacturer
( ) For Two-Section unit only
(()) Installed by Driveline Manufacturer
[ ] Use one or the other
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FL 20 & FL14 Decal Sheet
00773384 Center Section
00773383 Divider Shield
00776576 Right Wing FL20
00776571 Left Wing FL20
00776575 Right Wing FL14
00776676 Counter Balance FL14

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© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
SAFETY
9--00760657
16--00763613
1--00725746
17--00763977
12--D103
12--D114
10-- 02967827
SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER
14 - - 99203 RED REFLECTOR
15 - - 99204 YELLOW REFLECTOR
25 -- SERIAL PLATE
7--00769737
28--02977417