RHINO FINISHING MOWERS GK6072 User manual

GK6072
60" & 72" Rear Discharge
Finishing Mowers
Published08/01 P/N 00767471C
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
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.
All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who
recognizesthepotentialhazardsandfollowsreasonablesafetypractices. Themanufacturerhasdesignedthisimplementtobeused
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!

In order to reduce accidents and enhance the safe operation of mowers, Alamo Group Ag Division, in
cooperationwithotherindustrymanufacturershasdevelopedtheAEM/FEMAIndustrialandAgricultural
MowerSafety Practices video and guidebook.
Thevideowillfamiliarizeandinstructmower-tractoroperatorsinsafepracticeswhenusing industrialand
agriculturalmowingequipment. ItisimportantthatEveryMowerOperatorbeeducatedintheoperationof
theirmowing equipmentand beable torecognize thepotential hazards that can occur while operating a
mower. Thisvideo,alongwiththemoweroperator’smanualandthewarningmessagesonthe mower,will
significantlyassistinthisimportanteducation.
YourAuthorizedAlamoAg Dealermayhaveshownthisvideoandpresented you a DVDVideowhenyou
purchasedyour mower. If youor anymower operator havenot seenthis video,WatchtheVideo,Read
thisOperator’sManual,and Completethe VideoGuidebook beforeoperatingyournewmower.If you
do not understand any of the instructions included in the video or operator’s manual or if you have any
questionsconcerning safety ofoperation, contactyour supervisor, dealer orAlamoGroupAg.
IfyouwouldlikeaVHSvideotapeofthevideo,pleaseemailAEMV[email protected]orFaxAEM
VHSVideoat [phone] or mail in acompleted copy of the formon the back of thispage toAEM
VHSVideo1502EWalnut Street,Seguin,TX78155.andrequest theVHS videoversion. Pleaseinclude
yourname,mailingaddress,mowermodelandserialnumber.
Everyoperatorshouldbetrainedforeachpieceofequipment(TractorandMower),understandtheintended
use,andthepotential hazards beforeoperatingtheequipment.
Safety Training
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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:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETYSECTION ......................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Safety Information ..........................................................................................................................................1-2
DecalLocation.............................................................................................................................................. 1-11
SafetyDecals ............................................................................................................................................... 1-12
Federal Laws & Regulations ................................................................................................................1-14
INTRODUCTIONSECTION ............................................................................................................................ 2-1
ASSEMBLY SECTION ..................................................................................................................................3-1
A-Frame Attachment ......................................................................................................................................3-2
CasterWheelAttachments............................................................................................................................. 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
DrivelineShieldServiceInstructions................................................................................................................ 5-9

SAFETY
SECTION
Safety Section 1-1

Safety Section 1-2GK607208/01
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SAFETY
SAFETY
Asafeandcarefuloperatoris thebestoperator. Safety isofprimary importancetothemanufac-
turer and should be to the owner/operator. Most accidents can be avoided by being aware of
yourequipment, yoursurroundings, andobserving certainprecautions. The firstsection ofthis
manual includes a list of Safety Messages that, if followed, will help protect the operator and
bystandersfrom injuryor death. Readand understandthese SafetyMessages beforeassem-
bling,operating orservicingthis implement. Thisequipment should onlybe operated bythose
personswho havereadthe Manual,who are responsibleand trained, andwho knowhowto do
sosafely andresponsibly.
TheSafety Alert Symbol combined with aSignalWord, as seen 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
Wordareintendedtowarntheowner/operatorofimpendinghazardsandthedegreeofpossible
injuryfacedwhenoperatingthisequipment..
CAUTION! ThelowestlevelofSafetyMessage;warnsofpossibleinjury. 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)

Safety Section 1-3
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SAFETY
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! ¡LEAEL
INSTRUCTIVO!
DANGER! Never operate the Tractor or Implement until you have read and
completelyunderstandthisManual,theTractorOperator’s Manual,
andeachoftheSafetyMessagesfoundintheManualorontheTractor
andImplement. Learnhowtostopthetractor engine suddenly inan
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
thetractortransmissioninparkinggear,disengagethe PTO, stop the
engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop. Placethe
tractorshiftleverintoalowrangeorparkinggeartopreventthetractor
fromrolling. NeverdismountaTractorthatismovingorwhiletheengine
is running. Operate the Tractor controls from the tractor seat only.
(SG-9)
WARNING! Alwaysmaintain the safetydecals in good readablecondition. If thedecals are missing,damaged,
or unreadable,obtainandinstallreplacementdecals immediately. (SG-5)

Safety Section 1-4GK607208/01
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SAFETY
SAFETY
DANGER! NeverallowchildrenorotherpersonstorideontheTractororImplement.
Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-10)
DANGER! Neverallowchildrento operate or rideontheTractor or 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 result ininjury or 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 to theOperatorover an extended periodof
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)