Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 800 Alamo
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© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 800 Published 01/1 1 Part No. 00762259C 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 implement s with moving part s are potentially ha zardous . There is no subs titute for a c autious , safe-minded operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reason able safety practices.
T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ......... ................................. ........................................................ .......... 1-1 Safety Messages ............. ................ ............. ................ ................ ......
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Safety Section 1-1 SAFETY SECTION.
SAFETY 800 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 800 01/11 Safety Section 1-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group 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 800 01/11 Safety Section 1-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Never allow children to operate, ri de on, or come close to the T ractor or Implement.
SAFETY 800 01/11 Safety Section 1-5 © 201 1 Alam o Group 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 800 01/11 Safety Section 1-6 © 201 1 Alam o 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 800 01/11 Safety Section 1-7 © 201 1 Alam o Group 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 800 01/11 Safety Section 1-8 © 201 1 Alam o 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 800 01/11 Safety Section 1-9 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Rhino supplies safety deca ls on this product to promote safe operatio n.
SAFETY 800 01/11 Safety Sectio n 1-10 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 00725746 1 PELIGRO Translate Safety Materi al 2. 00760657 1 IMPOR T ANT Genuine Rhino Part s 3. 999000 1 W ARNING Mult i-Hazard, Blades 4. 999200 1 W ARNING Mult i-Hazard, General 5.
SAFETY 800 01/11 Safety Section 1-11 © 201 1 Alam o Group 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. P/N 00725746 For safety and to guarantee optimu m product reliability alwa ys use genuine RHINO repla cement parts.
SAFETY 800 01/11 Safety Sectio n 1-12 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transport or operate without the SM V .
SAFETY 800 01/11 Safety Section 1-13 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY NAME LOGO - 800 00762256 Red Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visible. P/N 1458392 Amber Reflector .
SAFETY 800 01/11 Safety Sectio n 1-14 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY 8 FT Logo - Moldboard Dimension P/N 00785886 Read Operato r ’s Manual! The operator’s manual is located inside this canister . If the manual is missing order one fr om your dealer .
SAFETY 800 01/11 Safety Section 1-15 © 201 1 Alam o 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.
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Introduction Section 2-1 INTRODUCTION SECTION.
INTRODUCTION 800 01/11 Introduction Section 2-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This 800 is designed with care and built with qua lity materials by skilled work ers. 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 800 01/11 Introduction Section 2-3 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The RHINO 800 Re ar-Mounted Blade is avai lable in width s o f 7' and 8' and features a heavy-duty CA T I-II hitch. CA T II quick-couple r bushings are available for fast a nd easy unit “h ook-up.
INTRODUCTION 800 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 800 01/11 Assembly Section 3-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Assembly of Moldbo ard to Mainframe The Rhino 800 Blade is shipped from th e factory assembled except for the Moldbo ard.
Operation Section 4-1 OPERA TION SECTION.
OPERATION 800 01/11 Operation Section 4-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION RHINO 800 Rear Mounted Blad e OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Y our Rhino 8 00 should now be asse mbled and inspec ted for any evidence of defective or damaged p arts before use. Any evidence of damage sh ould be reported to your dealer imme diately .
OPERATION 800 01/11 Operation Section 4-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. S t andard Equipment and Specifications Max. 2-Wheel Drive Tractor HP (PTO) 85 HP Max. Front Wheel Assist T ractor HP (PTO) 72 HP Moldboard Widt h 7’, 8’ Moldboard Dimensio n 3/8” x 17” Cutting Edge 1/2” x 6” Support St an d S td.
OPERATION 800 01/11 Operation Section 4-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2. OPERA T OR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualifi ed operator .
OPERATION 800 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 800 01/11 Operation Section 4-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.3 T ractor 3-Point Hitch The tractor 3-poin t hitch must be rated to lif t at least 628 lbs. for the 7’, and 678 lbs. for the 8’. The 800 att aches to a tr actor with a CA T I or II hitch.
OPERATION 800 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 800 01/11 Operation Section 4-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5. ST ARTING THE TRACT OR The operator must h ave a complete underst anding of t he placement, function, and opera tional use of all tractor controls before sta rting the tractor .
OPERATION 800 01/11 Operation Section 4-9 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.1 Connecting the Rear Blade 1. Shorten or remo ve the tractor dr awbar to avoid interference when r aising and lowering the rear blade. 2. Board the tractor and start the engin e.
OPERATION 800 01/11 Operation Section 4-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never work under the Implem ent, the framework, or any lifted component unless the Implement is securely supported o r blocked up to prevent sudden or inadvertent falling which could cause serious injury or even death.
OPERATION 800 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 800 01/11 Operation Section 4-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T ractor PRE-OPERA TION Inspection T ractor ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift _.
OPERATION 800 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 800 01/11 Operation Section 4-14 © 201 1 Alamo 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 800 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 800 01/11 Operation Section 4-16 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Operating the Blade Ditching Offset Mainframe to right (or left ) and place the Mainframe Pivot Pin in the desired hole of A-Fra me Index Plate.
OPERATION 800 01/11 Operation Section 4-17 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Grading Grading can be accomplish ed with the use of the Pl aner Wheel (Accessory Eq uipment). Set the Mold board Pivot to the desired angle, lower the blade to the ground, and then se t the depth of cut with the Hydraulic Cylinder .
OPERATION 800 01/11 Operation Section 4-18 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10. BLADE AND TRACT OR PREP ARA TION The 800 Blade is designed for a tractor with Category I or Category II hi tch. T wo Blade length options are available (7 ft. or 8 ft.
OPERATION 800 01/11 Operation Section 4-19 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.1 Shutting Down the Implement Park the tractor on a leve l surface, place the transmission in park or neutral and app.
OPERATION 800 01/11 Operation Section 4-20 © 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 800 01/11 Operation Section 4-21 © 201 1 Alamo 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 800 01/11 Operation Section 4-22 © 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 800 01/11 Operation Section 4-23 © 201 1 Alamo 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 800 01/11 Operation Section 4-24 © 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 800 01/11 Operation Section 4-25 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 14. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Remedy Bent Moldboard Small curve is normal from weld Can be removed but will not affect pull operation Hitting hidden objects Know so il conditions, kee p speed to a minimum.
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Maintenanc e Section 5-1 MAINTENANCE SECTION.
MAINTENANCE 800 01/11 Maintenance Se ction 5-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Proper T orque For Fasteners The chart lists the correct tightening torque for fastener s.
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RHINO LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED W ARRANTIES 1.01. Rhino warrants for one year from the purchase date to the orig inal non-commercial, governmen ta l, or municipal purchaser (“ Pur- chaser”) and.
T O THE OWNER/OPERA T OR/DEALER T o keep your implement running ef ficiently and safely , read your manual thor oughly 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.
800 -SOM -01 /1 1 P/ N 007 622 59C Printed U.S.A 800 Rear Mounted Blade.
An important point after buying a device Alamo 800 (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 800 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 800 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Alamo 800 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Alamo 800 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Alamo 800, 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 800.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Alamo 800. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Alamo 800 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
