RHINO DM112 User manual

DM82, DM95, DM112 &
DM124 Disc Mower
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Published04-14-03 Effective S/N DM82 20000- Current Part No.4909WC
DISC MOWER
Effective S/N DM95 20201- Current
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®
1020S.SangamonAve.
GibsonCity,IL60936
800-446-5158
Email:[email protected] $0.00

TOTHEOWNER/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.
BEFOREYOUSTART!! Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual.
Observetherulesof safety and common sense!
WARRANTYINFORMATION:
Read and understand the complete Warranty Statement found in this Manual. Fill out the Warranty Registration Form in full
andreturnitwithin30Days. MakecertaintheSerialNumberoftheMachineisrecordedontheWarrantyCardandontheWarranty
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 GroupAg Division, in
cooperationwith otherindustrymanufacturers hasdevelopedtheAEM/FEMAIndustrialandAgricultural
MowerSafetyPracticesvideoandguidebook.
Thevideo willfamiliarizeandinstructmower-tractor operatorsinsafepracticeswhen using industrialand
agriculturalmowingequipment. ItisimportantthatEveryMowerOperatorbeeducatedintheoperationof
theirmowingequipmentandbeabletorecognizethepotential hazards that can occur while operating a
mower. Thisvideo,along withthemoweroperator’smanualandthewarning messagesonthemower,will
significantlyassistinthisimportanteducation.
YourAuthorizedAlamoAgDealermayhave shownthisvideo andpresentedyouaDVDVideowhenyou
purchasedyourmower. If you oranymoweroperatorhavenotseenthisvideo, WatchtheVideo,Read
thisOperator’sManual,andCompletetheVideoGuidebookbeforeoperatingyournew mower. Ifyou
do not understand any of the instructions included in the video or operator’s manual or if you have any
questionsconcerningsafetyofoperation,contactyour supervisor, dealerorAlamoGroupAg.
Ifyouwouldlike aVHSvideotapeofthevideo,pleaseemailAEMV[email protected]or FaxAEM
VHSVideoat(830)372-9529 or mail in a completed copy of the formonthebackof this page toAEM
VHSVideo 1502 EWalnut Street,Seguin,TX78155.and requesttheVHSvideoversion. Pleaseinclude
yourname, mailingaddress,mowermodelandserialnumber.
Everyoperatorshouldbetrainedforeachpieceofequipment(TractorandMower),understandtheintended
use,andthe potentialhazardsbeforeoperating theequipment.
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]
OrEmailto: AEMV[email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETYSECTION ......................................................................................................................................... 1-1
SafetyInformation ........................................................................................................................................... 1-2
DecalLocation .............................................................................................................................................. 1-12
Federal Laws & Regulations ................................................................................................................. 1-18
INTRODUCTIONSECTION ............................................................................................................................. 2-1
AttentionOwner/Operator................................................................................................................................ 2-2
ASSEMBLYSECTION .................................................................................................................................... 3-1
OPERATION SECTION .................................................................................................................................4-1
Connecting Mower to the Tractor ...................................................................................................................4-2
IID Shaft Installation Adjusting Shaft length ....................................................................................................4-3
Adjusting Mowing Height ................................................................................................................................4-5
Belt Tension Adjustment.................................................................................................................................4-6
Operating with the Cutter Bar Inclined Up or Down ........................................................................................4-6
Swath Board ...................................................................................................................................................4-7
SpecialOperationInstructions......................................................................................................................... 4-8
MAINTENANCESECTION .............................................................................................................................. 5-1
Disc and Blade Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................5-2
Disc Replacement ..........................................................................................................................................5-2
Lubrication......................................................................................................................................................5-4
Gearbox Section End View............................................................................................................................ 5-5
Cutterbar Section End View............................................................................................................................5-5
Lubrication Chart ............................................................................................................................................5-6
Bolt Torque Values .........................................................................................................................................5-6
Storage...........................................................................................................................................................5-7
Optional Equipment ........................................................................................................................................5-7
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................................5-7
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................. 5-8
Important
This service manual is presented to you for assistance in the operation and maintenance of your Rhino
Equipment. There will be a charge for manuals requested after the original issue on purchased or leased
equipment. ContactyourRhinodealerforreplacementparts. Requestsforadditionalmanualsshouldbedirected
to:
Servis-Rhino
P. O. Box 712
Seguin, Texas 78156
830-372-3080

When ordering parts for this manual be sure that orders for replacement parts include the following informa-
tion:1. Name of machine
2. Machine model number
3. Machine serial number (The serial number plate is located on the front of the 3-point frame)
4. Quantity of part required
5. Rhino part number (from manual)
6. Description of part
Rhino, whose policy it is to continuously improve its products, reserves the right to discontinue or change
specification, models or design without notice and without incurring obligation.
Record the following information for future reference:
ModelNo.:_________________________________
SerialNo.:_________________________________
DateofPurchase:___________________________
TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY
SECTION
Safety Section 1-1

SAFETY
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Asafe andcarefuloperator isthebestoperator. Safetyisof primaryimportancetothe manufac-
turer and should be to the owner/operator. Most accidents can be avoided by being aware of
yourequipment,your surroundings, and observing certainprecautions. Thefirstsectionofthis
manual includes a list of Safety Messages that, if followed, will help protect the operator and
bystandersfrominjuryor death. Read and understandtheseSafetyMessagesbeforeassem-
bling,operatingorservicingthisimplement. Thisequipmentshouldonlybeoperatedbythose
personswhohavereadtheManual,whoareresponsibleandtrained,andwhoknow how to do
sosafelyandresponsibly.
TheSafety Alert Symbol combined withaSignal Word, as seen below,isused 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;warnsof possibleinjury. 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.
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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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,theTractorOperator’s Manual,
andeachoftheSafetyMessagesfoundintheManualorontheTractor
andImplement. Learn howto stopthetractorenginesuddenlyinan
emergency. Never allow inexperienced or untrained personnel too
operatetheTractorandImplementwithoutsupervision. 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! Operate this Equipment only with a Tractor equipped with an
approved roll-over-protective system (ROPS). Always wear seat
belts. 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! DonotmodifyoralterthisImplement. DonotpermitanyonetomodifyoralterthisImplement,
any of its components or any Implement function. (SG-8)
DANGER! BEFOREleavingthetractorseat,alwaysengagethebrakeand/orset
thetractor transmissionin parkinggear,disengagethePTO,stopthe
engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop. Placethe
tractorshiftleverintoalowrangeorparkinggeartopreventthetractor
fromrolling. NeverdismountaTractorthatismovingorwhiletheengine
is running. Operate the Tractor controls from the tractor seat only.
(SG-9)
WARNING! Alwaysmaintainthesafety decals in good readablecondition.Ifthe decals are missing, damaged,
orunreadable,obtain andinstall replacementdecals immediately. (SG-5)

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DANGER! NeverallowchildrenorotherpersonstorideontheTractororImplement.
Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-10)
DANGER! Neverallowchildren tooperateorride ontheTractoror 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
tractoringear can resultininjuryor death. Read theTractoroperators
manual for proper starting instructions. (SG-13)
DANGER! NeverworkundertheImplement,theframework,or
any lifted component unless the Implement is
securelysupportedorblockeduptopreventsudden
or inadvertent falling which could cause serious
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
timesforprotectionfrominjuryincludinginjuryfromitemsthrownby
the equipment. (SG-16)
DANGER! Do not operate this Equipment with hydraulic oil
leaking. Oilisexpensiveanditspresencecouldpresentahazard. Do
not check for leaks with your hand! Use a piece of heavy paper or
cardboard. High-pressure oil streams from breaks in the line could
penetratetheskinandcausetissuedamageincludinggangrene. Ifoil
does penetrate the skin, have the injury treated immediately by a
physician knowledgeable 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.
Noiseover90db adjacent totheOperatorover an extendedperiodof
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)