Rhino Ts12 User manual

TS12

Published 04/21 Part No. 00790219C

RHINO®

1020 S. Sangamon Ave.

Gibson City, IL 60936

800-446-5158

Email: [email protected]

FLEX-WING MECHANICAL LEVEL

LIFT ROTARY CUTTER/SHREDDER

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

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Important Operating and Safety Instructions are found in the Mower

Safety Video that can be instantly accessed on the internet at:

www.algqr.com/rve

In order to reduce accidents and enhance the safe operation of mowers, Alamo Group Ag Division, in cooperation

with other industry manufacturers has developed the AEM/FEMA Industrial and Agricultural Mower Safety

Practices video and guide book.

The video will familiarize and instruct mower-tractor operators in safe practices when using industrial and

agricultural mowing equipment. It is important that Every Mower Operator be educated in the operation of their

mowing equipment and be able to recognize the potential hazards that can occur while operating a mower. This

video, along with the mower operator’s manual and the warning messages on the mower, will significantly assist in

this important education.

Your Authorized Rhino Dealer may have shown this video and presented you a DVD Video when you purchased

your mower. If you or any mower operator have not seen this video, Watch the Video, Read this Operator’s

Manual, and Complete the Video Guidebook before operating your new mower. If you do not understand any of

the instructions included in the video or operator’s manual or if you have any questions concerning safety of

operation, contact your supervisor, dealer or Alamo Group Ag.

If you would like a VHS video tape of the video, please email AEMVideo@alamo-group.com or Fax AEM VHS

Video at (830) 372-9529 or mail in a completed copy of the form on the back of this page to AEM VHS Video 1502

E Walnut Street, Seguin, TX 78155. and request the VHS video version. Please include your name, mailing

address, mower model and serial number.

Every operator should be trained for each piece of equipment (Tractor and Mower), understand the intended use

and the potential hazards before operating the equipment.

The information and material listed above along with this Operator’s Manual can assist you in meeting the OSHA

requirement for Operator annual training.

OSHA TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

The following training requirements have been taken from Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations Part

1928.57 (a)(6). www.osha.gov

Operator Instructions. At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, the employer shall instruct

every employee who operates an agricultural tractor or implement in the safe operating practices and servicing of

equipment with which they are or will be involved, and of any other practices dictated by the work environment.

Alamo Group Ag. Division will 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

Requester Name:________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________

Requester Address:_______________________________________________________

City:_________________________________________

State: ________________________________________

Zip Code:_____________________________________

Mower Model:__________________________________ Serial Number:____________________________________

Date Purchased:_________________________________ Dealer Salesperson:________________________________

Dealership Name:_______________________________ Dealership Location:_______________________________

Mail to:

AEM Video Services

1502 E. Walnut Street

Seguin, TX 78155

Or Fax to:

(830) 372-9529

Or email to:

AEMVid[email protected]

To the Owner/Operator/Dealer

This Operator's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with the

implement at all times. A Manual canister is provided on the implement where this manual can be properly stored.

If you lose or damage this manual a free replacement manual can be obtained from an authorized Rhino dealer or

by down loading the manual from the Rhino website www.servis-rhino.com

BEFORE YOU START! READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the information provided in this manual, the AEM

Mower Safety manual and the tractor operator's manual carefully to learn how to operate and service your machine

properly. Failure to do so could result in personal injury to you and bystanders. All implements with moving parts are

potentially hazardous. Every effort has been made to ensure that the machine is safe but operators must avoid

engaging in unsafe practices and follow the written instructions provided. The manufacturer has designed this

implement to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached to minimize the chance of accidents.

SAFETY FIRST. Completely read and understand the safety section of this manual before operating this

equipment. Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment who has not fully read and understood this manual.

Contact your Dealer to explain any instructions that you do not fully understand.

The care you give your Rhino Implement will greatly determine your satisfaction with its performance and its service

life. Carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual to provide you with a thorough understanding of your

new implement and its intended use and service requirements.

Replacement Parts information is located in a separate Parts Manual. Rhino mowers use balanced and matched

system components for blade carriers, blades, cuttershafts, knives, knife hangers, rollers, drivetrain components,

and bearings. These parts are made and tested to 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 Rhino mower parts for economy and safety.

For future reference, record your Rhino product model number and serial number:

Dealer Telephone Model Number

Owner Purchase Date Serial Number

DEALER to CUSTOMER Pre-Delivery / Operation Instructions

Dealer should inform the Purchaser of this product of Warranty terms, provisions, and procedures that are applica-

ble. Dealer should also inform the Purchaser to review the contents of the Operator’s Manual including safety

equipment, safe operation and maintenance, to review the Safety Signs on the implement (and tractor if possible)

and of Purchaser’s responsibility to train his/her operators in safe operation procedures..

•IMPLEMENTS: I have explained that Deflectors, Chain Guards, or Solid Skirts must be installed and main-

tained in good repair

•DRIVELINES: I have made certain that all driveline, gearbox, and other shields are in good repair and fastened

securely in place to prevent injuries from entanglement or thrown objects.

•HYDRAULIC MACHINES: I have explained the necessity of using clean hydraulic oil, changing filters as

instructed, stopping leaks, damage caused by operating with over-heated oil, caring for hoses, using hoses of

proper rating, maintaining the specified operating pressure and the potential hazard of oil’s penetrating the

skin.

•FOLDING-TYPE IMPLEMENTS: I have explained that it is not possible to guard against thrown objects when

the head is lifted off ground and that operator is responsible to watch out for persons in the area. I have

explained that the lifted mower head or boom can contact overhead obstructions with damage to cables and

telephone lines and possible injury. I have explained that the extended head or boom or retracted boom can

contact power lines with resulting electrocution, injury or death and that operator is responsible for keeping

clear of such hazards.

PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE

CHECK AND ADJUST OR LUBRICATE AS REQUIRED

See Operator’s Manual for Details

Inspection Performed - Warranty and Safety Procedures Explained - Installation Complete

LUBRICATION & HYDRAULICS MOWER TO TRACTOR CONNECTIONS

 Gearbox (Oil Levels)  Draw Bar Length (Check And Set)

 Hydraulic Oil Level (External Tank)  A-Frame Pivot & Links

 Tractor Hydraulic Oil Level  Control Rods (Adjusted Equal)

 Hydraulic Hoses (Not Kinked Tighten Connections)  Axle Height (Adjusted)

 Front Pump Drive (Assembly Is Tight And Shaft Properly

Aligned)

 Cutting Height (Adjust)

MOWER  Mount Kit-Pre-Operation Check Complete

 Spindle And Motor Bolts Properly Torqued  Mower Wing (Adjust Level With The Center)

 Spindle Oil Level  Mower Wing (Check For Proper Raising Operation)

 Blade Carrier Bolts Properly Torqued/Retaining Pin In

Place

 C.V. Drivelines (Check Max Turn Radius)

 Mower Cutting Height And Level Adjusted  Pull Type Hitch (Height Adjustment)

 Cutting Shaft Bearings Lubricated  Mounting Hardware Properly Torqued

 All Hardware Properly Torqued SAFETY ITEMS

 Tire and Air Pressure/Lug Nuts (Correct Torque)  Protective Shields (Operation And Installation)

 Wheel Bearings (Check, Grease, and Preload)  Driveline Clutch (Torque Limiter) (Adjust And Run In)

ATTACHMENTS & INSTALLATION  Safety Decals (Installed)

 Deflectors Front And Rear  Operator’s Manual (Supplied)

 Shredding Attachments  Tractor PTO Shield (Installed)

 Correct Blade Rotation Direction  S.M.V. Emblem (Installed If Needed)

 Axle Arms And Beams  Tongue Jack (Installation and Operation)

 Tongue And Control Rods (Installed And Adjusted)  Safety Tow Chain (Installed)

 All Bolts - Pins And Nuts (Proper Torque)  ADMA Driveline Safety Manual Supplied

 AEM Mower Safety Manual (Supplied in Canister)

 AEM Mower Safety Video has been shown to Pur-

chaser

Table of Contents

SAFETY SECTION ........................................................................................1 - 1

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICES............................................................................... 1 - 2

OPERATOR SAFETY...................................................................................................................................... 1 - 3

CRUSHING HAZARDS.................................................................................................................................... 1 - 4

CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING IMPLEMENT SAFETY ...................................................................... 1 - 5

THROWN OBJECTS HAZARDS ..................................................................................................................... 1 - 6

RUN OVER HAZARDS.................................................................................................................................... 1 - 8

PTO ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS................................................................................................................. 1 - 9

MOWER BLADE CONTACT HAZARDS........................................................................................................ 1 - 10

HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK HAZARDS ...................................................................................................... 1 - 11

ELECTRICAL FIRE HAZARDS ..................................................................................................................... 1 - 12

TRANSPORTING HAZARDS ........................................................................................................................ 1 - 13

HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT..................................................................................... 1 - 14

PARTS INFORMATION................................................................................................................................. 1 - 16

DECAL LOCATION........................................................................................................................................ 1 - 17

DECAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................. 1 - 19

FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS........................................................................................................ 1 - 29

INTRODUCTION SECTION ...........................................................................2 - 1

EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................................... 2 - 3

KEY OPERATION POINTS ............................................................................................................................. 2 - 4

Operating Noise Level/Sound Pressure .................................................................................................... 2 - 4

Warranty information ................................................................................................................................. 2 - 4

ASSEMBLY SECTION...................................................................................3 - 1

DEALER SETUP INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................................................. 3 - 2

Hitch Connection ....................................................................................................................................... 3 - 4

CONNECTING DRIVELINE............................................................................................................................. 3 - 6

DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT ............................................................................................................................ 3 - 6

TIRES AND WHEELS...................................................................................................................................... 3 - 7

OPERATION SECTION .................................................................................4 - 1

OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS....................................................................................................................... 4 - 3

ROPS and Seat Belt.................................................................................................................................. 4 - 4

Tractor Safety Devices .............................................................................................................................. 4 - 4

Tractor Horsepower.................................................................................................................................. 4 - 5

Drawbar ..................................................................................................................................................... 4 - 5

Front End Weight....................................................................................................................................... 4 - 5

Power Take Off (PTO)............................................................................................................................... 4 - 5

Tire Spacing .............................................................................................................................................. 4 - 6

GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR ....................................................................................................... 4 - 6

Boarding the Tractor.................................................................................................................................. 4 - 7

Dismounting the Tractor ............................................................................................................................ 4 - 7

STARTING THE TRACTOR ............................................................................................................................ 4 - 8

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CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR ......................................................................................... 4 - 9

Connecting Mower Tongue to the Tractor ................................................................................................. 4 - 9

Safety Tow Chain .................................................................................................................................... 4 - 10

Connecting Mower Hydraulic Lines to the Tractor................................................................................... 4 - 11

SETTING THE MOWER ................................................................................................................................ 4 - 11

Setting Deck Height................................................................................................................................. 4 - 12

Setting the Deck Pitch ............................................................................................................................. 4 - 13

DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT .......................................................................................................................... 4 - 14

Driveline Length Check ........................................................................................................................... 4 - 14

PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE......................................................................................... 4 - 15

Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ............................................................................................... 4 - 17

Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ................................................................................................ 4 - 17

Cutting Component Inspection ................................................................................................................ 4 - 21

Blade Bolt Inspection............................................................................................................................... 4 - 23

DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT............................................................................................... 4 - 26

Starting the Tractor.................................................................................................................................. 4 - 27

Brake and Differential Lock Setting ......................................................................................................... 4 - 27

Operating the Mower Wings .................................................................................................................... 4 - 27

Raising the Mower................................................................................................................................... 4 - 28

Operating Position ................................................................................................................................... 4 - 28

Driving the Tractor and Cutter ................................................................................................................. 4 - 29

Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines....................................................................................................... 4 - 30

OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT......................................................................................... 4 - 32

Foreign Debris Hazards........................................................................................................................... 4 - 33

Bystanders/Passersby Precautions......................................................................................................... 4 - 34

Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO)....................................................................................................... 4 - 34

PTO RPM and Ground Speed................................................................................................................. 4 - 35

Operating the Mower ............................................................................................................................... 4 - 35

Right of Way (Highway) Mowing ............................................................................................................. 4 - 38

Shutting Down the Implement ................................................................................................................. 4 - 39

DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR ........................................................................... 4 - 40

MOWER STORAGE ...................................................................................................................................... 4 - 41

TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ................................................................................. 4 - 42

Tire and Wheels ...................................................................................................................................... 4 - 43

Transporting on Public Roadways........................................................................................................... 4 - 44

Hauling the Tractor and Implement ......................................................................................................... 4 - 46

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...................................................................................................................... 4 - 47

MAINTENANCE SECTION ............................................................................5 - 1

HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT....................................................................................... 5 - 2

PARTS INFORMATION................................................................................................................................... 5 - 4

SEE YOUR RHINO DEALER .................................................................................................................... 5 - 4

LUBRICATION................................................................................................................................................. 5 - 4

CENTER & WING GEARBOXES .................................................................................................................... 5 - 6

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Divider Gearbox......................................................................................................................................... 5 - 6

DRIVELINES.................................................................................................................................................... 5 - 8

MAIN & WING DRIVELINE SHIELDS............................................................................................................ 5 - 10

FRICTION TORQUE LIMITERS FV............................................................................................................... 5 - 11

BLADE SERVICING ...................................................................................................................................... 5 - 14

CYLINDER REMOVAL .................................................................................................................................. 5 - 15

BLADE SHARPENING .................................................................................................................................. 5 - 16

BLADE BOLT INSPECTION.......................................................................................................................... 5 - 17

BLADE CARRIER REMOVAL ....................................................................................................................... 5 - 17

BLADE CARRIER INSPECTION ................................................................................................................... 5 - 18

BLADE CARRIER INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................... 5 - 19

WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................................. 5 - 19

TIRES AND WHEELS.................................................................................................................................... 5 - 20

Tongue........................................................................................................................................................... 5 - 20

HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK HAZARD......................................................................................................... 5 - 21

Hydraulic Hoses ...................................................................................................................................... 5 - 21

FLEX WING HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. 5 - 22

SKID SHOES ................................................................................................................................................. 5 - 23

STORAGE ..................................................................................................................................................... 5 - 23

PROPER TORQUE FOR FASTENERS ........................................................................................................ 5 - 23

GEARBOX SERVICING ................................................................................................................................ 5 - 25

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES - DIVIDER GEARBOX.................................................. 5 - 27

Remove Main Input Shaft ........................................................................................................................ 5 - 27

Remove Side Output Shafts ................................................................................................................... 5 - 27

Assembly Procedure ............................................................................................................................... 5 - 27

Side Output Shafts .................................................................................................................................. 5 - 28

Main Input Shaft ...................................................................................................................................... 5 - 28

GEARBOX SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................................................... 5 - 29

Disassembly ............................................................................................................................................ 5 - 30

Assembly ................................................................................................................................................. 5 - 32