Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product FM84 Servis-Rhino
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Servis-Rhino 1502 E. W alnut Seguin, T exas 78155 830-372-3080 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Rotary Mower FM84 Published 08/01 Effective S/N 10001 -Current Part No. 00775250C OPERA T OR'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.
TO THE OWNER/OPERA T OR/DEALER All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices.
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ......................................................................................................................................... 1 - 1 Safety Information ......................................................
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Safety Section 1-1 SAFETY SECTION.
Safety Section 1-2 FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY A safe and careful operator is the best operator . Safety is of primary importance to the manufacturer and should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents can be avoided by being aware of your equipment, your surroundings, and observing certain precautions.
Safety Section 1-3 FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY DANGER! Never operate the Tractor or Implement until you have read and completely understand this Manual, the Tractor Operator’s Manual, and each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the Tractor and Implement.
Safety Section 1-4 FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY DANGER! Start tractor only when properly seated in the Tractor seat. Starting a tractor in gear can result in injury or death. Read the Tractor operators manual for proper starting instructions.
Safety Section 1-5 FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY WARNING! Transport only at safe speeds. Serious accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at unsafe speeds. Understand the Tractor and Implement and how it handles before transporting on streets and highways.
Safety Section 1-6 FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY WARNING! Mow only in conditions where you have clear visibility in daylight or with adequate artificial lighting. Never mow in darkness or foggy conditions where you cannot clearly see at least 100 yards in front and to the sides of the tractor and mower.
Safety Section 1-7 FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY WARNING! Many varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can become entangled in the operating parts of the mower head. These items could then swing outside the housing at greater velocities than the blades.
Safety Section 1-8 FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY WARNING! Be particularly careful when transporting the Implement with the Tractor. Turn curves or go up hills only at a low speed and using a gradual steering angle. Rear mounted implements move the center of gravity to the rear and remove weight from the front wheels.
Safety Section 1-9 FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY WARNING! The rotating parts of this machine continue to rotate even after the PTO has been turned off. The operator should remain in his seat for 60 seconds after the brake has been set, the PTO disengaged, the tractor turned off, and all evidence of rotation has ceased.
Safety Section 1-10 FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY PARTS INFORMATION Servis-Rhino mowers use balanced and matched system components for blade carriers, blades, cuttershafts, knives, knife hangers, rollers, drivetrain components, and bearings.
Safety Section 1-11 FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY DECAL LOCA TION 10 ITEM PART NO. Q T Y LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1 00725746 1 PELIGRO Translate Safety Material 2 00749117 1 DANGER.
Safety Section 1-12 FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY DECALS 1 - 00725746 4 - 00756004 5 - 00756005 6 - 00756494 7 - 00758194 9 - D103 2 - 00749117 - Not Shown (See Inside Front Cover .
Safety Section 1-13 FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY 11 - 00755691 12 - 00763977 14 - 00775249 FM84 SAFETY DECALS 4A - 00775933 R 8/23/00.
Safety Section 1-14 FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY DECALS 8A - 00773723 6A - 00773723 3 - 00769736 3 A - 00755742 17 - 00776481.
Safety Section 1-15 FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of federal laws and regulations concerning employer and employee equipment operators. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should not be considered as such.
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Introduction Section 2-1 INTRODUCTION SECTION.
Introduction Section 2-2 INTRODUCTION FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Rotary Mower is designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers. Proper assembly, maintenance, and operating practices, as described in this manual, will help the owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine.
Introduction Section 2-3 INTRODUCTION FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Your FM84 mower is designed for light-duty cutting such as lawn maintenance plus small weed and grass control. With a reasonable amount of preventive maintenance, your Mower will provide years of dependable service.
Introduction Section 2-4 INTRODUCTION FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION ATTENTION OWNER/OPERATOR BEFORE OPERATING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, completely understand the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and Mower.
Assembly Section 3-1 ASSEMBL Y SECTION.
Assembly Section 3-2 FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y ASSEMBL Y The FM84 Mowers will attach to most tractors with Cat. I Three-Point hitch and a 540 RPM PTO.
Assembly Section 3-3 ASSEMBL Y FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y A-FRAME ATTACHMENT (cont'd.) Install floating hitch pins to main frame using either the standard or extended hitch postions. See Figures 2 - 4 below for correct installation.
Assembly Section 3-4 FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y ASSEMBL Y DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT - To Gearbox 1. Insert yoke onto splined shaft. Twist red collar on end yoke. 2. Slide yoke (with collar twisted) onto gearbox shaft. 3. Move yoke back and forth until collar clicks and locks the yoke in place.
Operation Section 4-1 OPERA TION SECTION.
Operation Section 4-2 FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TION The safe operation of this machine is the responsibility of the operator. The operator should be familiar with the cutter and tractor and all safety practices before starting operation.
Operation Section 4-3 FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TION DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT TO TRACTOR 1. Grab and twist collar on end of attaching yoke. 2. Slide yoke onto PTO shaft. 3. Move yoke back and forth until locking collar clicks and locks the yoke in place.
Operation Section 4-4 FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TION Enter the area to cut with the cutter operating at PTO speed and, if it becomes necessary to temporarily regulate engine speed during operations, increase or decrease the throttle gradually.
Operation Section 4-5 FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TION Driveline in maximum compressed position 1/8 INCH COLORED TAPE FIGURE 2 BEFORE OPERATING OR TRANSPORTING THIS MOWER Always display this SMV emblem ( FIGURE1 ) on the rear of the tractor transporting this mower where it is clearly visible to oncoming traffic.
Operation Section 4-6 FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TION Figure 4 - Front Gauge Wheel Clearance DRIVELINE LENGTH Raise mower to full transport or until driveline just hits deck at front. If distance between colored tape and outer shield tube is 1-9/16 or less, drive tubes should be shortened per Figure 3.
Operation Section 4-7 FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TION TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY STREAKING Slow Blade Speed Operate PTO at 540 RPM. Worn Blade Tips Replace with Genuine RHINO Blades. See your Rhino dealer. Dull Blades Sharpen blades uniformly.
Operation Section 4-8 FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TION TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY BELT SLIPPAGE Mower overloading, material too Reduce tractor ground speed but tall or heavy maintain full PTO rpm. Cut material twice, one high pass and then mow at desired height.
Maintenance Section 5-1 MAINTENANCE SECTION.
Maintenance Section 5-2 FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Before operating your Finishing Mower, make sure it is properly lubricated and thoroughly inspected. Only a minimum of time and effort is required to regularly lubricate and maintain this machine to provide long life and trouble free operation.
Maintenance Section 5-3 MAINTENANCE FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE TEST PLUG FILLER PLUG GEARBOX The Gearboxes have been filled with lubricant to the Test Plug Level prior to shipment. However, you should check the oil level at Test Plug before operating, and frequently thereafter.
Maintenance Section 5-4 FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE DRIVELINE LUBRICATION Grease Fittings are located on the Cross Assembly of each U-Joint. Grease the U-Joint after each 8 hours of use. Figure 4. Do not force grease through the Needle Cup Assemblies.
Maintenance Section 5-5 MAINTENANCE FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE SERVICING Inspect blades before each use to determine that they are properly installed and in good condition. Replace any blade that is bent, excessively nicked, worn, or has any other damage.
Maintenance Section 5-6 FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE BELT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE Figure 7. Shut off mower and tractor. Loosen all four nuts (item 1) on gearbox slide plate (item 2). Loosen jam nut (item 3) on tension adjustment bolt (item 4).
Maintenance Section 5-7 MAINTENANCE FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE STORAGE Your rotary mower represents an investment from which you should get the greatest possible benefit.
Maintenance Section 5-8 FM84 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE FIGURE 9 BLADE SPINDLE INSTRUCTIONS - Figure 9 1. Remove grease fitting (9), nut (8), and washers (7), from spindle shaft (3). 2. Support spindle housing (1) on flange and press shaft through bearings.
LIMITED WARRANTY 1. LIMITED WARRANTIES 1.01. Servis-Rhino warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, governmental, or municipal purchaser (“Purchaser”) and warran.
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In addition to the standard Limited Warranty, Rhino provides one year (12 months), (6 months for Commercial/Industrial Users) Limited Warranty on the Driveline components provided that these component.
FM84-OMWPL-08/01 Printed U.S.A. P/N 00775250C.
SERVIS-RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon Ave. Gibson City, IL 60936-9907 Please fold (do not tear), tape, and drop in any mailbox. PLEASE FILL OUT OWNER W ARRANTY REGISTRA TION INFORMA TION SIGN, AND DROP LAST COPY IN ANY MAILBOX.
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• I have informed the Purchaser of this product of W arranty terms, provisions, and procedures that are applicable, reviewed the contents of the Operator ’ s Manual including safety equipment, saf.
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• I have informed the Purchaser of this product of W arranty terms, provisions, and procedures that are applicable, reviewed the contents of the Operator ’ s Manual including safety equipment, saf.
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If you already are a holder of Servis-Rhino FM84, 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 FM84.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Servis-Rhino FM84. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Servis-Rhino FM84 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
