Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 48-inch Blue Rhino
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BREEZE Rear Discharge 48", 60", & 72" Rot ary Mowers Published 08/01 Effective S/N BR-4 - 10100 to Current Part No. 00775120C Effective S/N BR-6 - 10100 to Current Effective S/N BR-7 - 10100 to Current © 2004Alamo Group Inc. RHINO ® 1020 S.
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. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached to minimize the chance of accidents.
In order to reduce accidents and enhance the safe operation of mowers, Alamo Gr oup Ag Division, in cooperation with other industry manufacturers has developed the AEM/FEMA Industrial and Agricultural Mower Safety Practices video and guide book.
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ................................................................................................................. ....................... 1-1 Safety Information ........................................................
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SAFETY SECTION Safety Section 1-1.
Safety Section 1-2 BREEZE 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 BREEZE 08-01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY Si no lee Ingles, pida ayuda a alguien que si lo lea para que le traduzca las medidas de seguridad.
Safety Section 1-4 BREEZE 08-01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY DANGER! Never allow children or other persons to ride on the Tractor or Imple- ment. Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-10) DANGER! Never allow children to operate or ride on the Tractor or Implement.
Safety Section 1-5 BREEZE 08-01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY WARNING! T ransport only at safe speeds. Serious accidents and injuries can re- sult from operating this equipment at unsafe speeds. Understand the T ractor and Implement and how it handles before transporting on streets and highways.
Safety Section 1-6 BREEZE 08-01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY DANGER! KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING ELEMENTS to prevent entanglement and possible serious injury or death. (SG-24) DANGER! Never allow children to play on or around Tractor or Implement.
Safety Section 1-7 BREEZE 08-01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY 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 BREEZE 08-01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY DANGER! Make sure the PTO shield is installed when using PTO-driven equipment. Always replace the PTO shield if it is damaged or missing. (S3PT-8) DANGER! Replace bent or broken blade with new blades.
Safety Section 1-9 BREEZE 08-01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY WARNING! Do not let the Blades turn when the Mower Deck is raised for any reason, including clearance or for turning.
Safety Section 1-10 BREEZE 08-01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY 1 2 3 3 4 44 4 4 4 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 19 13 14 15 16 17 18 3A 3A 21 22 23 24 24 25 20 NOTE: Rhino supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe operation. Damage to the decals may occur while in shipping, use, or reconditioning.
Safety Section 1-11 BREEZE 08-01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY ITEM.
Safety Section 1-12 BREEZE 08-01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY 1 - 00725746 5 - 00758194 10 - 00749117 - Not Shown (See Inside Front Cover of Manual) 4 - 99101 2 - 00773723 9 - 00775098 11 - .
Safety Section 1-13 BREEZE 08-01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY 15 - 00755691 17 - 00763977 14 - D103 7 - 00773354 7 - 00773353 7 - 00773355 12 - 00755742 3 - 00756004 13 - 00756494.
Safety Section 1-14 BREEZE 08-01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY Employer Responsibilities: T o ensure employee safety during T ractor and Implement operation, it is the employer ’s responsibility to: 1. Train the employee in the proper and safe operation of the Tractor and Implement.
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INTRODUCTION SECTION Introduction Section 2-1.
Introduction Section 2-2 BREEZE 08-01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION 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 BREEZE 08-01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Your RHINO BREEZE 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 BREEZE 08-01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION 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.
ASSEMBL Y SECTION Assembly Section 3-1.
Assembly Section 3-2 BREEZE 08-01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y ASSEMBL Y The Breeze Mowers will attach to most tractors with Cat. I Three-Point hitch and a 540 RPM PTO.
Assembly Section 3-3 ASSEMBL Y BREEZE 08-01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y CASTER WHEEL ATTACHMENTS Axle arm (1) comes attached to deck weldment. Install caster fork assemblies by installing spacers (2) onto fork shaft (4) and inserting into tube with bushings on each end of axle arm (1).
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OPERA TION SECTION Operation Section 4-1.
Operation Section 4-2 Breeze 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 Breeze 08-01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TION DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT TO TRACTOR 1. Grab and twist black collar on end of attaching yoke toward cutter. 2. Slide yoke (with collar displaced) onto PTO shaft. 3. Move yoke back and forth until locking collar clicks and locks the yoke in place.
Operation Section 4-4 Breeze 08-01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TION To commence operation, reduce engine speed and engage the tractor PTO.
Operation Section 4-5 Breeze 08-01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TION BEFORE OPERATING OR TRANSPORTING THIS MOWER Always display this SMV emblem ( FIGURE 2 ) on the rear of the tractor transporting this mower where it is clearly visible to oncoming traffic.
Operation Section 4-6 Breeze 08-01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TION 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 4 .
Operation Section 4-7 Breeze 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.
Operation Section 4-8 Breeze 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 Maintenance Section 5-1.
Maintenance Section 5-2 Breeze 08-01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc . MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Before operating your Finishing Mower, make sure it is properly lubricated and thoroughy 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 Breeze 08-01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE TEST PLUG BREATHER/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 Breeze 08-01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc . MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE DRIVELINE LUBRICATION Grease Fittings are located on the Cross Assembly of each U-Joint and on the telescoping tubes. Grease the U-Joint after each 8 hours of use. Figure 4.
Maintenance Section 5-5 MAINTENANCE Breeze 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 Breeze 08-01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc . MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE BELT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE Figure 7. Shut off mower and tractor. Loosen all four nuts (1) on gearbox slide plate (2). Loosen jam nut (3) on tension adjustment bolt (4).
Maintenance Section 5-7 MAINTENANCE Breeze 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 Breeze 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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T O THE OWNER/OPERA T OR/DEALER Keep children away from danger all day, every day... Equip tractors with rollover protection (ROPS) and keep all machinery guards in place... Please work, drive, play and live each day with care and concern for your safety and that of your family and fellow citizens.
MODEL-OMWPL-08/01 Printed U.S.A. P/N 00775120C R BREEZE Rear Discharge 48", 60", & 72" Rotary Mowers.
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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