Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 2160 Servis-Rhino
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© 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SER VIS 2160 Published 02/10 Part No. 00765708C 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 hazardous . There is no substitute for a cautio us , safe-minded operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonab le safety practices.
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ........ ................................. .......................................................... ........... 1- 1 General Safety Instructions and P ractices ...... ................ ................. .............
Boom Unit Pre-Operation Inspecti on and Service .............. ................ ................ ................ ................ .. ........... 4-13 Cutting Component Inspection ............... ................ ................ ................... .
Safety Section 1-1 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SECTION.
SAFETY 2160 02/10 Safety Section 1-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor .
SAFETY 2160 02/10 Safety Section 1-3 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Operator Safety Instr uctions and Practices Engine Exhaust, some of its constitue nts, a nd cert ain vehicle component s contain or emit chemicals known to the st ate of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
SAFETY 2160 02/10 Safety Section 1-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY KEEP A W A Y FROM ROT A TING ELEMEN TS to prevent entanglement and possible serious injury or death. (SG-24) Never allow children to play on or around T racto r or Implement. Children ca n slip or fall of f the Equipment and be injured or killed.
SAFETY 2160 02/10 Safety Section 1-5 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Connecting & Disconnecting Implem ent Safety Instructi ons & Practices The rota ting part s of this machine continue to rotate even after the T ractor has been turned of f.
SAFETY 2160 02/10 Safety Section 1-6 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety In structions and Practices Never leave the T r actor and Implement unattend ed while the Implement is in the lif ted position.
SAFETY 2160 02/10 Safety Section 1-7 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Do not back up this impleme nt when the boom or mower head is extended. Backing could damage the machine or its components.
SAFETY 2160 02/10 Safety Section 1-8 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Fl a il M owers are capa bl e un d er a d verse con diti ons o f th row i ng objects for great dista nces (300 feet or more) an d causing serious injury or death. Follow safety mes sages carefully .
SAFETY 2160 02/10 Safety Section 1-9 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Do not mount or di smount the T ractor while the tractor is moving . Mount the T ractor only when the T ractor and all moving p arts are completely stopped. (SG-12) S t art tractor only when properly seated in the T ractor seat.
SAFETY 2160 02 /10 Safety Section 1-10 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do Not operate this eq uipment in areas where insect s such as bees may atta ck you and/or cause you to lose contro l of the equip ment. If you must enter in such areas, use a tractor with an enclosed Cab and close the windows to pr even t insects from entering.
SAFETY 2160 02/10 Safety Section 1 -11 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY M ow at t h e spee d t h at you can sa f e l y operate an d contro l t h e tractor an d mower . Th e correct mowing spee d depends on terrain cond ition and grass type, density , and height of cut.
SAFETY 2160 02 /10 Safety Section 1-12 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Saf ety Instructions and Practices Do not let the Blad es turn when the Mower Deck is raised for any reason, including clearan ce or for turning.
SAFETY 2160 02/10 Safety Section 1 -13 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DO NOT allow any person under a raised boom or mower head unless it is securely locked up or supported. DO NOT approach the Implement unless the T ractor is turned of f and all motion has ceased.
SAFETY 2160 02 /10 Safety Section 1-14 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Inst ructions and Practices Perform service, rep airs and lubrication acco rd ing to the maintenance section. Ensure the unit is properly lubr icated as specified in the lubrication schedule and all bolts and nu ts are properly torq ued.
SAFETY 2160 02/10 Safety Section 1 -15 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Secure the boo m and mower head in th e transpo rt position before tr aveling on public roads. Never transport on public roads with t he boom and mower hea d extended. Always disengage and lock out the hydraulic controls for the boom mower before tran sporting.
SAFETY 2160 02 /10 Safety Section 1-16 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Concluding Safety In structions and Practices T ransport on ly at speeds where you can maintain con trol of the equipment. Seriou s accidents and injuries can result from o perating this equipment at high speeds.
SAFETY 2160 02/10 Safety Section 1 -17 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Rhino supplies safety deca ls on this product to promote safe operation.
SAFETY 2160 02 /10 Safety Section 1-18 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. D389 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard 2. D388 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard 3. D401 1 W ARNING 1000 RPM (Not Show n-Apply to D 388 if 1000 RPM) 4. 02962764 2 W ARNING Pinch Points 5.
SAFETY 2160 02/10 Safety Section 1 -19 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Description Multi Hazard Decal Sheet P/N D389 Decal D3 89 consist s of the following multi-hazards.
SAFETY 2160 02 /10 Safety Section 1-20 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Driveline Hazards P/N D388 Decal D388 consist s of th e following multi-hazards.
SAFETY 2160 02/10 Safety Section 1 -21 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY 1000 RPM P/N D401 W ARNING! Pinch Points P/N 02962764 IMPORT ANT - Service Hy draulic System wi th Universal T ractor Hydraulic Oil. P/N D416 DANGER! Crushing and Pinch Point s. Moving machinery p arts can pin ch or crush or fall- which may cause injury or death.
SAFETY 2160 02 /10 Safety Section 1-22 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY W ARNING! Tractor rearing P/N 999001 DANGER! S tay clear when lowering or raising wings.
SAFETY 2160 02/10 Safety Section 1 -23 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY For safety and to guarantee optimu m product reliability alwa ys use genuine RHINO replaceme nt parts.
SAFETY 2160 02 /10 Safety Section 1-24 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Logo Name: RHINO P/N D304 INFORMA TION - T o prev ent prematur e hydraulic component failure, do not over speed the engine. When using the mower attachmen t, operate tractor at the engine speed wh ich will deliver 540 PTO RPM on T achometer .
SAFETY 2160 02/10 Safety Section 1 -25 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Red Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visible. P/N 1458392 Amber Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visible. P/N 1458393 Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible.
SAFETY 2160 02 /10 Safety Section 1-26 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Information that Grease Fitting is present and must apply grease P/N 000678.
SAFETY 2160 02/10 Safety Section 1 -27 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intend ed to explain in broa d terms the concep t and effect of federal laws and reg ulations concerning emplo yer and employee equ ipment operat ors.
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Introduction Section 2-1 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SECTION.
INTRODUCTION 2160 02/10 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Boom Mower is designed with ca re and built with quality materials by skilled 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 2160 02/10 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The 2160 is ideal for mowing pond embankme nt levee or drainage ditches, and cutting overhanging limbs on fence rows. For Non-Agricultural use, OSHA, ASAE, SAE, a nd ANSI standards requ ire the use of Chain Guards, Def lectors, or Solid Skirts at all times.
INTRODUCTION 2160 02/10 Introduction Section 2-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, completely underst and the Safety Messages and instr uctions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement.
Assembly Section 3-1 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y SECTION.
ASSEMBLY 2160 02/10 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y TRACTOR PREP ARA TION 1. Move left r ear tire out so that it is 50 inches minimum from th e outside of left rear tire to the center of trac- tor . Then move the right rear tire out so that it is 96 inches minimum between the outside o f the left an d right rear tires.
ASSEMBLY 2160 02/10 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y MOWER TO TRACTOR A TT ACHMENT This mower is designed for 540 or 1000 RPM PTO with CA T II or CA T III Quick Hitch (S ta ndard) or CA T II or CA T III 3-Point Hitch (Optional).
ASSEMBLY 2160 02/10 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y DRIVELINE LENGTH CHECK PROCEDURE Before using mower check driveline length with tr actor attached to mower . 1. Separate two halves of driveline an d connect one half to tractor and the other half to mower .
ASSEMBLY 2160 02/10 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y HOSE CONNECTION When assembling the fittings and hoses, be careful not to introduce an y dust or contaminant s into the system. Keep all fittings, hoses and hydraulic component s sealed until installed.
ASSEMBLY 2160 02/10 Assembly Section 3-6 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y A TT ACHMENT OF HYDRAULIC HOSES It is importa nt that pipe thread sealant b e used only on pipe threads; never on 37 deg ree flared fitting or on straight thread “O” ring fittings.
ASSEMBLY 2160 02/10 Assembly Section 3-7 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y HOSES TO V AL VE CONNECTIO NS FOR ELECTRONIC CONTROL (OPTIONAL) Refer to Asm-B-0032 & Asm-B-0 030 and part s section p age 6-24 for prope r hose routing. Attach the electric valve to the plate using the two 3/8 x 5 bolts, four 3/8 flatwashers, and two 3/8 lockwashers.
ASSEMBLY 2160 02/10 Assembly Section 3-8 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y MOUNTING THE REMOTE COMMAND HANDLE The control handle is norma lly mounted to an existing tractor remote le ver . The control ha ndle selects one cylinder on the boom to be oper ated from a remote outlet.
ASSEMBLY 2160 02/10 Assembly Section 3-9 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y HOSE CONNECTIONS (DIRECT) (Asm-B-0032) This hydraulic connec tion methods requires a break-away valve for the swing cylinder .
ASSEMBLY 2160 02/10 Assembly Section 3-10 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y HEAD A TT ACHMENT 1. Align the boom arm with the mower head lugs. Then in sert main pin (1) and lock down with a 3/8 x 2 1/2 bolt (2) and a 3/8 nut. Attach linkage with 2 - 3/4 x 3 bolt s (3) and lock with 2 -3/4 nut s (4).
ASSEMBLY 2160 02/1 0 Assembly Se ction 3-11 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y HYDRAULIC RELIEF A T T ACHMENT (OPTIONAL) (Asm-B-0037) ( Required if attaching to a Non- Quick Hitch T ractor) 1. Remo ve the top link of the th ree point from th e tractor .
ASSEMBLY 2160 02/10 Assembly Section 3-12 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y ST ARTING UNIT 1. Make sure unit has been properly a ssembled, all cy linders, Hoses, and the driveline have bee n connected. NOTE: Make sure that no material s, tools, or jacks hav e been left under the mower head .
ASSEMBLY 2160 02/1 0 Assembly Se ction 3-13 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y 6. Avoid hydraulic contamina tion by filtering the hyd raulic oil while filling the hydraulic tan k. Filter buggies or carts are commercially available for hydrau lic system cl ean-up.
ASSEMBLY 2160 02/10 Assembly Section 3-14 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y All Servis and Servis-Rhino Boom Mowers mounted on Non-Cab T ractors require without exception a suit able Operator Protective Cage be installed befor e operating to prevent Operator injury by object s thrown by the blades.
ASSEMBLY 2160 02/1 0 Assembly Se ction 3-15 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Pre-Customer De livery Check List 1. Is oil level in the tank even with the sight ga uge on the tank? 2. Has the proper oil been used in the system? Proper oil is universal service oil or equal.
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Operation Sectio n 4-1 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION SECTION.
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4 -2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION RHINO 2160 BOOM MOWER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Rhino 2160 boom mo wers are manufactured with qu ality material by skilled work ers. The boom is designed to attach to a tractor and operate the rot ary head to cut g rass and weeds.
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4 -3 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 1. S t andard Equipment and Specifications HYDRAULIC BOOM ROT AR Y CUTTER Width of Cut 60” Cutting Height (Min.) 1-3/4” Cutting Capacity (Max) 2” T ractor Requirement s 100 HP Hitch T ype CA T II-III Q.
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4 -4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2. OPERA TOR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualifi ed operator .
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4 -5 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 3. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS The tractor used to operate the mower must have the power capacity to lif t, pull, and operate the Power T ake Off (PT O) at the mower ’s rated speed while traveling at a ground speed between 2 and 5 MPH.
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4 -6 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.2 Operator Thrown Object Protection The tractor must be equipped with protective equipment to shield the operator from falling and thrown objects.
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4 -7 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Do not operate th e unit under any circumstan ce if the slope is 10 degrees or greater . 3.4 T ractor Ballast T o ensure tractor stability when operat ing on flat surfaces the left rear tractor tire MUST exert a minimum down force (weight) of 1500 lbs.
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4 -8 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.6 Front End Weight A minimum of 20% total tracto r weight must be maintained on the tractor fro nt end at all times. Front end weight is critical to mainta in steering control and to preven t the tracto r from rea ring up while driving.
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4 -9 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 4.1 Boarding the T ractor Use both hands and equ ipped handrails and steps for supp ort when boarding th e tractor . Never use co ntrol levers for suppor t when mounting the tractor .
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4-10 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5. ST ARTING THE TRACTOR 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 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4-11 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Do not operate this Equ ipment with hy draulic oil or fuel leaking. Oil and fuel are explosive and the ir presence could present a ha zard.
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4-12 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never work under the Implem ent, the framework, or any lifted component unless the Implement is securely supported or b locked up to prevent sudden or inadvertent falling which could cause serious injury or even death.
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4-13 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 7.2 Boom Unit Pre-Operati on Inspection and Service Inspect and service the boom arm and head prior to operation. Dama ged and/or broken p arts should b e repaired and/or replaced immediately .
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4-14 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION FRAME ASSEMBL Y • Inspect condition of mounting frame weldment. • Inspect condition of King Post frame. • Ensure all bolt s and screws are in po sition and are properly to rqued.
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4-15 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION HYDRAULI C LINE IN S PE C TI O N • Check for hydraulic le aks along hoses, cylinders and fittings. IMPORT ANT : DO NOT use your hands to check for oil leaks. Use a piece of heavy p aper or cardboar d to check for hydraulic oil leaks.
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4-16 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Attention: Oil Filter Cap is also the Pressure Relief Cap. Remove cap slowly to relieve pressure before removing cap completely .
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4-17 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION ROT ARY HEAD INSPECTION • Inspect blades and bl ade bo lts for looseness and excessive wear . Rotate to 90° to make for checking eas ier . Replace dama ged, worn, a nd missing blades as complete sets to maint ain rotary b alance.
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4-18 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 40 7.3 C utting C omponent Inspection Inspect blade p an and blade assembly for the following: OPS-U-0031.
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4-19 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Operating the mower wit h loose blade hardware will damage the blade holder or blades and can result in blade breakage or bl ade fastener failure. Broken blade s or bolts can be th rown out from under the mower for dist ances up to 300 feet.
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4-20 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.4 Blade Bolt Inspection Inspect Blade Bolt Head da ily for wear as followed: Inspect the Blade Bolt Heads d aily for abn ormal wear .
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4-21 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION T ractor PRE-OPERA TION Inspection T ractor ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift .
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4-22 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Boom Mower PRE-OP ERA TION Inspection Mower ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift _.
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4-23 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 8. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport requ ires the operator possess a tho rough knowledge of the m odel being operated and precautions to t ake while driving with an a ttached implem ent.
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4-24 © 2010 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 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4-25 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 8.3 Driving the T ractor and Boo m Inspect the ar ea to be mowed before begin ning opera t ion. Identify any drop-of fs, slopes, holes, hidd en obstructions or similar obstacle that could cause the tractor to loose stability and potential roll-over .
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4-26 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never operate the mo wer head tilted down wher e the operator can see the blades of the mower . The blade could throw an o bject toward the oper ator causing serious injur y or death.
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4-27 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9.2 Operating the Control V alves The 2160 has two co ntrol valves. One is the on-of f swit ch to the cutter motor an d the other is the position control valve. ON-OFF Switch (Mower V alve) - T o operate the mower , pull the switch while the tracto r is running.
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4-28 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The mower valve comes with a push-pu ll operator switch that, when properly installe d, will prevent the tractor from starting if the switch is in the ON position (pulled out).
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4-29 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION The valves and their use will be ex plained in the following pages of this manual. Read each explanation carefully then pr actice in a safe, level area, CLEAR of all people, anim a ls, and any obstructions.
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4-30 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.3 Operating Speed and Ground S peed Ground speed for mowing will depend upon the height, type, and density of veget ation to be cut. Do Not exceed 2 MPH while op erating.
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4-31 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Rot ary Cutter • The Rhino 2160 Rot ary Cutting Head is rated to cut vegetation up to 2” in diameter . • Objects tend to be thrown out from under the head in the direction of blade ro tation and toward the r aised edge of th e shroud.
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4-32 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.5 Shutting Down the Attached Head T o shut down att ached boom head, first bring the tractor to a complete stop. Keep the engine speed at normal operating speed o f 540 RPM, and push the M otor Switch IN to the S top position.
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4-33 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION DET ACHING AND STORING 10.1 Quick - Hitch 1. Swing the mower head to the rear . 2. Place mower head o n the groun d. Make sur e dipper sect ion is vertical. 3. Disconnect PTO.
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4-34 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never allow children to play on or around T racto r or Implement. Children ca n slip or fall of f the Equipment and be injured or killed. Children can cause th e Implement to shift or fall crushing themselves or others.
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4-35 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Before transporting tr actor between locations, idle the tractor engine, disenga ge the attached he ad, and wait for all h ead motion to come to a complete stop.
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4-36 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1.1 T ransporting on Public Roadways Extreme caution should be used wh en transporting the tractor and impleme nt on public roadways.
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4-37 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Make sure that all tr actor flashing warning lights, headlight s, and brake/tail lights are functioning properly befor e proceeding onto public roads.
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4-38 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Reduce speed before tur ning or applying the brakes. Ensure that both brake pedals ar e locked together when operating on public roads.
OPERATION 2160 02/10 Operation Section 4-39 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 12. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE A. HYDRAULIC CYLINDER NOT WORKING - Check level of hy draulic fluid (see sight gauge on tank). Check to see if pump is functioning properly by attempting to use another cylinde r or pressure ga uge.
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Maintenanc e Section 5-1 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION.
MAINTENANCE 2160 02 /10 Maintenance Se ction 5-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Before operating the 2160, make su re it is properly lubricated and tho roughly inspected. Only a minimum of time and ef fort is required to regul arly lubricate and ma intain this machine to prov ide long life and trouble free operation.
MAINTENANCE 2160 02 /10 Maintenance Se ction 5-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE DRIVELINE LUBRICA TION Grease Fitt ings are located on the Cross As sembly of ea ch U-Joint and on the telesc oping tubes . Grease the U-Joint after each 8 ho urs of use.
MAINTENANCE 2160 02 /10 Maintenance Se ction 5-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE MAIN DRIVELINE & CA T 4 SAFETY SHIELD T o remove the main inner driveline shield. Remove the locking scre ws. Align the bearing tabs with the cone pockets. Mnt-B-0043.
MAINTENANCE 2160 02 /10 Maintenance Se ction 5-5 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Make certain that the Dr iveline Integral Shields are free to telesco pe and rotate around the Driveline without binding.
MAINTENANCE 2160 02 /10 Maintenance Se ction 5-6 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC OIL, FIL TERS AND COMPONENTS Filters and Oil - Change the r eturn tank filter and sucti on filters after the first 200 hour s of operation. Change the filters again at 800 hou rs; then, change the oil and filters at 160 0 hours.
MAINTENANCE 2160 02 /10 Maintenance Se ction 5-7 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADES Check the Blade for cracks and we ar and Blade Bolts for tightness, da ily . Blades should be replaced when they are worn excessively , bent, deformed, or out of balance.
MAINTENANCE 2160 02 /10 Maintenance Se ction 5-8 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE SHARPENING Always sharpen both blades at same time to maint ain balance. Follow original sharpen ing pattern as shown in FIGURE Mnt-R-0008. Always sharp en blades by grinding.
MAINTENANCE 2160 02 /10 Maintenance Se ction 5-9 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER REMOV AL Remove cotter pin and loosen slotted nut on sp indle shaft. Loose n but do not remove the nut until the blade carrier is loosened. Use l ong bar inserted through blade bolt access hole with th e end against rotor bar .
MAINTENANCE 2160 02/10 Maintenance Section 5-10 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER INST ALLA TION Clean the tape r on both the blade carrier and output shaf t. Position carrier on the gearbox output shaf t and install special washer nut.
MAINTENANCE 2160 02/10 Maintenance Section 5-11 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE STORAGE Y our rot ary mower represents an investment from which you should get the greatest possibl e benefit.
RHINO LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED WARRANTIES 1.01. Rhino warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, governm e ntal, or municip al purchaser (“Purchaser”) and war.
T O THE OWNER/OPERA T OR/DEALER T o keep your implement running ef ficiently a nd safely , read your manual thorou ghly and follow these directions and the Safety Messages in this Manual. T he T ab le of Conten ts clearly identifies each section where y ou can easily find the informa tion you need.
2160-SOM-02/10 P/N 00 765708C Printed U.S.A 2160 BOOM ROT AR Y MOWER.
An important point after buying a device Servis-Rhino 2160 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Servis-Rhino 2160 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 Servis-Rhino 2160 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Servis-Rhino 2160 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Servis-Rhino 2160 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Servis-Rhino 2160, 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 Servis-Rhino 2160.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Servis-Rhino 2160. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Servis-Rhino 2160 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
