Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 2500 Alamo
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© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 2500 Published 01/1 1 Part No. 00767428C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.
T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts are pote ntially hazardous . There is no substitute for a cautious, safe- minded operator who recognizes the poten tial hazards and follows r easonable safety practices.
T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION .............. ................................ .................................................. ............ 1-1 Safety Messages .......................... ................ ................ ................ .......
Lubrication ............. ............. ................ ................. ................ ................ ............. .......................... ................ ..... 5-2 Proper Torque For Fasteners .............................. ... ...........
Safety Section 1-1 SAFETY SECTION.
SAFETY 2500 01/11 Safety Section 1-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Safety Messages A careful operator is the best opera tor . Safety is of primary import ance to the manu facturer and should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents ca n be avoided by being aware of yo ur equipment, your surroun dings, and observing c ertain precautions .
SAFETY 2500 01/11 Safety Section 1-3 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY Never operate the T r actor or Implement until you have r ead and completely under stand th is Manual, the T ractor Operator ’s Manual, an d each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the T ractor and Implement.
SAFETY 2500 01/11 Safety Section 1-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Never allow children to operate, ri de on, or come close to the T ractor or Implement.
SAFETY 2500 01/11 Safety Section 1-5 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MA Y CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS! T ractors with or without an Implement attached can often be noisy enough to cause perm anent hearing loss.
SAFETY 2500 01/11 Safety Section 1-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace whe n necessary with au thorized service part s. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken p a rts, and leaky or loose fitting s.
SAFETY 2500 01/11 Safety Section 1-7 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY Operate the T ractor and/or Implement control s on ly while prop erly seated in the T ractor seat with the seat belt secure ly fastened around y ou. Inadvertent movement of the T ractor or Implement may ca use serious injury or death.
SAFETY 2500 01/11 Safety Section 1-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Rear Blades can fall down if not p roperly suppo rted. Always use the st and on the front hitch or block up securely to prev ent falling and possible crushing injury and/o r back injury from lifting heavy comp onents.
SAFETY 2500 01/11 Safety Section 1-9 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Rhino supplies safety decals on this p roduct to promote safe operation.
SAFETY 2500 01 /11 Safety Section 1-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 00725746 1 PELIGRO T ranslate Safety Material 2. 02965262 1 W ARNING Oil Penetration 3. 00760657 1 IMPOR T ANT Genuine Rhino Part s 4. 999000 1 W ARNING Multi-Ha zard for Blades 5.
SAFETY 2500 01/11 Safety Section 1-11 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY Decal Description Peligro T ranslation, If you do not know how to read English, please find someone who knows how to read English.
SAFETY 2500 01 /11 Safety Section 1-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY W AR NING!- Multiple Haza rd and General Safety P/N 999200 Slow Moving V ehicle Decal.
SAFETY 2500 01/11 Safety Section 1-13 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY P/N D303 Logo Produc t Name: Rhin o 2500 Logo P/N 00767430 Amber Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visible.
SAFETY 2500 01 /11 Safety Section 1-14 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Orange Refle ctor . Keep reflectors clean and visible. P/N 1458398 8 FT Logo - Moldboard Dimension P/N 00785886 10 FT Logo - Mol.
SAFETY 2500 01/11 Safety Section 1-15 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY Read Operato r ’s Manual! The operator’s manual is located inside this canister .
SAFETY 2500 01 /11 Safety Section 1-16 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Federal Laws and Re gulations This section is intended to explain in broad terms the conc ept and effect of federal laws and regulations concern ing employer and employee eq uipment operators.
Introduction Section 2-1 INTRODUCTION SECTION.
INTRODUCTION 2500 01/11 Introduction Section 2-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This 2500 is designed with care and built with quality materials by s killed workers. Proper assembly , maintenance, and ope rating practices, as described in this manual, will help t he owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine.
INTRODUCTION 2500 01/11 Introduction Section 2-3 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. INTRODUCTION The 2500 blad e is available in wid ths of 10' and 12 ' and features a massive CA T II-III thr ee-point hitch and quick-hitch. The 12' model is rated for up to 175 PTO HP wheel-typ e tractors.
INTRODUCTION 2500 01/11 Introduction Section 2-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, completely understand the Safety Messages and instructions, an d know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement.
Assembly Section 3-1 ASSEMBL Y SECTION.
ASSEMBLY 2500 01/11 Assembly Section 3-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Assembly of Moldboard to Mainframe The Rhino 2500 Blade is shipped in two bundles. The Mainframe, A-Fr ame and Moldboard Carrier are in one bundle; the M oldboard is in the second bundle.
ASSEMBLY 2500 01/11 Assembly Section 3-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Attach Moldboard T ilt Cylinder with the Rod End attach ed to the Moldboar d as shown in Figure Asm-0001 . Attach the Moldboa rd Pivot Cylinder as shown in Figure Asm-0003 Attach the Mainfra me Swing Cylinder as shown in Figure Asm-0004 or op tional Manual Adjusting Links.
ASSEMBLY 2500 01/11 Assembly Section 3-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Gauge Wheel (Extra Equipment) Mounting Holes have been provided for moun ting the Gauge Wheel to the Mainframe. Dual or Single Wheels with lam inated punc ture proof or pneumatic tires are optional.
ASSEMBLY 2500 01/11 Assembly Section 3-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Hydraulic Control V alv e (Extra Equipm ent) A three-spool, fo ur way Hydraulic Control V alve, open center or closed center , is available as Accessory Equipment. This allows you to operate four Hydraulic Cylinders from two remote outlets.
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Operation Section 4-1 OPERA TION SECTION.
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION RHINO 2500 REAR MOUNTED BLADE OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Y our Rhino 25 00 should now be assemb led and inspected for an y evidence of defective or damaged p arts before use.
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. S t andard Equipment and Specifications Max. 2-Wheel Drive T rac tor HP: (PTO) 10’ 225 HP (PTO) 12’ 175 HP Max.
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 2. OPERA T OR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualifi ed operator .
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS Operating the blade with a tractor th at does not meet the following requirement s may cause tractor or blade damage and be a potential dan ger to the ope rator and p assersby .
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-6 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.3 T ractor 3-Point Hitch The tractor 3-point hitch m ust be rated to lift at least 2260 lbs. for the 10’ and 2400 lbs. for the 12 ’. The 2500 can att ach to tractor ’s with either a CA T II or III hitc h.
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-7 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 4.1 Boarding the T ractor Use both hands and equ ipped handrails and step s for supp ort when boar ding the tractor . Never use control levers for suppor t when mounting the tractor .
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-8 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 5. ST ARTING THE TRACT OR The operat or must have a complete und erstanding of the p lacement, fun ction, and op erational us e of all tractor cont rols before starting the tractor .
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-9 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.1 Connecting the Rear Blade 1. Shorten or remove th e tractor drawbar to avoi d interference when raising and lowering the rear blade.. 2. Board the tractor and start the engine.
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-10 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 7. PRE-OPERA TION INSPECTION AND SER VICE Before each use, a pre-ope ration inspection a nd service of the implement and tr actor must be performed.
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-11 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.2 Blade Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Before each blade u se, a complete inspection and se rvice is required to ensure the b lade is in a good and safe working condition.
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-12 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION T ractor PRE-OPERA TION Inspection T ractor ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift.
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-13 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Blade & Box Blade PRE- OPERA TION Inspection Blade ID# _____________________ Make__________________________ Date: _.
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-14 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 8. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport requ ires the operator possess a thorough knowledge o f the model being op erated and precautions to t ake while driving with an attached imp lem ent.
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-15 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.1 St arting the T ractor The procedure to st art the tractor is model specific. Refer to the tractor operator’s manual for st arting procedures for your p articular tractor .
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-16 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.3 Driving the T ractor and Blade S tart of f driving at a slow spee d and gradually increase you r speed while maint aining complete control of the tractor and bl ade.
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-17 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.1 Operating the Blade Only operate the blade from the tractor ope rator ’s seat with the seatb elt securely fastened. The tractor must be equipped with a ROPS in the raised position or a ROPS cab.
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-18 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.2 Shutting Down the Implement Park the tractor on a leve l surface, place the transmission in park or neutral and ap.
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-19 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION When transporting, only raise the bl ade enough to clear gr ound obstac les to prevent tipping, especially when traveling thro ugh rough terra in.
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-20 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Before tran sporting the tractor on a public roadway or boarding a trailer for tr ansport, the tractor brak e pedals should be lo cked together .
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-21 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The SMV (Slow-Mo ving V ehicle) em blem is universal symbol used to alert drivers of the presence of equipment tra veling on roadways at a slow speed. SMV signs are a trian gular bright orange with reflective r ed trim for both easy day and night visibility .
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-22 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Reduce speed before tur ning or applying the b rakes. Ensure that both brake pedals ar e locked together when operating on public roads.
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-23 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Arrange the cha ins so that when tightene d, the chains are pulling downward and against themselves. Ca refully tighten the securing ch ains or other fasteners using boomers or binde rs to apply maximum tension.
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-24 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 13. T roubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Remedy Shearing M/B Carrier Lack of lu brication Lubricate Pivot Pin.
Maintenanc e Section 5-1 MAINTENANCE SECTION.
MAINTENANCE 2500 01 /11 Maintenance Se ction 5-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Lubrication The Rhino 2500 is a rugged, dependable Blade tha t should perform satisfacto rily with the following .
MAINTENANCE 2500 01 /11 Maintenance Se ction 5-3 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Proper T orque For Fasteners The chart lists the correct tightening torque for fastener s.
RHINO LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED W ARRANTIES 1.01. Servis-Rhino warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, governmental, or municipal purc haser (“Purchaser”) a.
T O THE OWNER/OPERA T OR/DEALER T o keep your implement running ef ficiently and safely , read your manual thorou ghly and follow these dire ctions and the Safety Messages in this Manual. T he T able of Contents clearly ident ifies each sect ion where you ca n easily find the informa tion you need.
2500-SOM-01/1 1 P/N 0076742 8C Printed U.S.A 2500 REAR MOUNTED BLADE.
An important point after buying a device Alamo 2500 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Alamo 2500 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Alamo 2500 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Alamo 2500 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Alamo 2500 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Alamo 2500, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Alamo 2500.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Alamo 2500. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Alamo 2500 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
