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
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 otherindustrymanufacturershasdeveloped theAEM/FEMAIndustrialandAgricultural
MowerSafetyPractices videoandguide book.
Thevideowillfamiliarizeandinstructmower-tractoroperatorsinsafepracticeswhenusing industrialand
agriculturalmowingequipment. ItisimportantthatEveryMowerOperatorbeeducatedintheoperationof
theirmowing equipment andbe able to recognize the potential hazards thatcan occur whileoperating a
mower. Thisvideo,alongwiththemoweroperator’smanualandthewarningmessagesonthemower,will
significantlyassistinthisimportanteducation.
YourAuthorizedAlamoAgDealermayhaveshownthis video and presentedyouaDVDVideowhenyou
purchasedyourmower. If you or anymower operator have notseen this video, Watchthe Video,Read
thisOperator’sManual, andCompletetheVideoGuidebookbeforeoperatingyournewmower.If you
do not understand any of the instructions included in the video or operator’s manual or if you have any
questionsconcerningsafety of operation,contactyour supervisor,dealerorAlamoGroupAg.
IfyouwouldlikeaVHSvideotape ofthevideo,pleaseemailAEMV[email protected]orFaxAEM
VHSVideo at(830) 372-9529 or mail in a completed copy ofthe form on the back of this page toAEM
VHSVideo1502EWalnutStreet,Seguin,TX78155.andrequesttheVHSvideoversion. Pleaseinclude
yourname, mailingaddress,mowermodel andserialnumber.
Everyoperatorshouldbetrainedforeachpieceofequipment(TractorandMower),understandtheintended
use,andthepotential hazards before operating the equipment.
Safety Training
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theMower!

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
1502 E Walnut street
Seguin, TX 78155
Or Fax to: [phone]
OrEmail to: AEMV[email protected]

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
Rhino and Servis are registered trademarks of Alamo Group Inc.

SAFETY
SECTION
Safety Section 1-1

FL20M/FL14M 10/03 Safety Section 1-2
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
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
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
FL20M/FL14M 10/03
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
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
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)