RHINO 48-inch User manual

BREEZE
Rear Discharge
48", 60", & 72" Rotary Mowers
Published 08/01 Effective S/N BR-4 - 10100 to Current Part No. 00775120C
Effective S/N BR-6 - 10100 to Current
Effective S/N BR-7 - 10100 to Current
© 2004Alamo Group Inc.
RHINO®
1020S.SangamonAve.
GibsonCity,IL60936
800-446-5158
Email:[email protected] $0.00
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.

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!
TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER
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
cooperationwithotherindustrymanufacturershasdevelopedtheAEM/FEMAIndustrialandAgricultural
MowerSafety Practices video and guide book.
Thevideowill familiarizeandinstructmower-tractoroperatorsinsafe practiceswhenusing industrialand
agriculturalmowingequipment. ItisimportantthatEveryMowerOperatorbeeducatedintheoperationof
theirmowingequipmentandbeabletorecognizethepotential hazards that can occur while operating a
mower. Thisvideo,alongwiththemoweroperator’smanualandthewarningmessagesonthemower,will
significantlyassistinthisimportanteducation.
YourAuthorizedAlamoAgDealermayhave shownthis videoandpresented youa DVDVideo whenyou
purchasedyour mower. Ifyouorany mower operator have not seen thisvideo,Watchthe Video,Read
thisOperator’sManual, and CompletetheVideoGuidebookbeforeoperating yournewmower.Ifyou
do not understand any of the instructions included in the video or operator’s manual or if you have any
questionsconcerning safety of operation, contact your supervisor,dealerorAlamo GroupAg.
IfyouwouldlikeaVHSvideotapeofthevideo,pleaseemailAEMV[email protected]orFaxAEM
VHSVideoat [phone]ormail in a completed copy of the form onthe back of this page toAEM
VHSVideo1502EWalnut Street,Seguin,TX 78155.andrequest theVHSvideo version. Pleaseinclude
yourname,mailing address,mower modeland serialnumber.
Everyoperatorshouldbetrainedforeachpieceofequipment(TractorandMower),understandtheintended
use,and thepotentialhazards beforeoperatingthe 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: SerialNumber:
Date Purchased: DealerSalesperson:
DealershipName: DealershipLocation:
Mailto: AEM Video Services
1502 E Walnut street
Seguin, TX 78155
Or Fax to: [phone]
OrEmail to: AEMV[email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY SECTION ........................................................................................................................................1-1
Safety Information ..........................................................................................................................................1-2
DecalLocation.............................................................................................................................................. 1-10
SafetyDecals ............................................................................................................................................... 1-12
FederalLawsAndRegulations ..................................................................................................................... 1-14
INTRODUCTIONSECTION ............................................................................................................................ 2-1
ASSEMBLY SECTION ..................................................................................................................................3-1
DealerSet-upInstructions .............................................................................................................................. 3-2
A-FrameAttachment ...................................................................................................................................... 3-2
CasterWheelAttachment............................................................................................................................... 3-3
DrivelineAttachment ....................................................................................................................................... 3-3
OPERATIONSECTION .................................................................................................................................. 4-1
MAINTENANCE SECTION ............................................................................................................................5-1
Lubrication Information...................................................................................................................................5-2
Gearbox .........................................................................................................................................................5-3
Gauge Wheel Assemblies..............................................................................................................................5-3
DrivelineLubrication.......................................................................................................................................5-4
Blade Spindle Lubrication...............................................................................................................................5-4
Blade Servicing ..............................................................................................................................................5-5
BladeSharpening...........................................................................................................................................5-5
Blade Removal and Installation......................................................................................................................5-5
Belt Adjustment Procedure ............................................................................................................................5-6
BeltRemoval/Installation................................................................................................................................. 5-6
Storage ........................................................................................................................................................... 5-7
TorqueSettings .............................................................................................................................................. 5-7
BladeSpindleServiceInstructions.................................................................................................................. 5-8

SAFETY
SECTION
Safety Section 1-1

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
aware of your equipment, your surroundings, and observing certain precautions. The first
section of this manual includes a list of Safety Messages that, if followed, will help protect the
operator and bystanders from injury or death. Read and understand these Safety Messages
beforeassembling,operatingorservicingthisimplement. Thisequipmentshouldonlybeoper-
ated by those persons who have read the Manual, who are responsible and trained, and who
knowhowto do sosafely and responsibly.
TheSafety AlertSymbol combinedwith aSignal Word,asseen below,is usedthroughout 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
Word are intended to warn the owner/operator of impending hazards and the degree of
possible injury faced when operating this equipment..
CAUTION! The lowest level of Safety Message; warns of possible injury. 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! Imminent death/critical injury. Decals are Red and White. (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)

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SAFETY
SAFETY
Si no lee Ingles, pida ayuda a alguien que si lo lea
para que le traduzca las medidas de seguridad. (SG-
3)
PELIGRO! ¡LEA EL
INSTRUCTIVO!
DANGER! Never operate the Tractor or Implement until you have read and
completelyunderstandthisManual,theTractorOperator’s Manual,
and each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the
Tractor and Implement. Learn how to stop the tractor engine
suddenlyinanemergency. Neverallowinexperiencedoruntrained
personnel too operate the Tractor and Implement without supervi-
sion. Make sure 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
Equipment use the Tractor flashing warning lights and follow all local
traffic regulations. (SG-6)
WARNING! Operate this Equipment only with a Tractor equipped with an ap-
provedroll-over-protectivesystem(ROPS). Alwayswearseatbelts.
Serious injury or even death could result from falling off the tractor-
-particularly during a turnover when the operator could be pinned
under the ROPS. (SG-7)
WARNING! Do not modify or alter this Implement. Do not permit anyone to
modify or alter this Implement, any of its components or any
Implement function. (SG-8)
DANGER! BEFORE leaving the tractor seat, always engage the brake and/or set
the tractor transmission in parking gear, disengage the PTO, stop the
engine,removethekey,and waitforallmoving partstostop. Placethe
tractor shift lever into a low range or parking gear to prevent the tractor
fromrolling. NeverdismountaTractorthatismovingorwhiletheengine
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)

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SAFETY
DANGER! Never allow children or other persons to ride on the Tractor or Imple-
ment. Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-10)
DANGER! Neverallow childrento operate orride on theTractor orImplement.
(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
tractorin gear canresult in injuryor death. Read theTractoroperators
manual for proper starting instructions. (SG-13)
DANGER! Never work under the Implement, the framework,
or any lifted component unless the Implement is
securely supported or blocked up to prevent sud-
den or inadvertent falling which could cause seri-
ous injury or even death. (SG-14)
WARNING! The operator and all support personnel should wear hard hats,
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)
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. Noise over 90db adjacent to the Operator over an extended
period of 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)