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©2005 Alamo Group Inc. SE6 Published 05/05 Effective Serial No. SE6-33916 through Current Part NO. 00768614C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve.
T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts ar e potentially hazardou s. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who re cognizes the potential h azards and follows reason able safety practices.
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ............................ .................................... ......................... 1-1 General Safety Instructions and P ractices ................ ................... ................. ................ ......
STARTING THE TRACTOR .................. ................ ................ ................... ................ .................... . .................. 4-10 CONNECTING THE MO WER TO THE TRACTOR ............... ................... ................ ...
Safety Section 1-1 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY SECTION.
SAFETY SE6 05/05 Safety Section 1-2 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A safe and careful operator is the best operator . Sa fety is of primary impo rtance to the m anufacturer and should be to the ow ner/operator.
SAFETY SE6 05/05 Safety Section 1-3 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Operator Safety Instr uctions and Practices Engine Exhaust, some of its constituent s, an d certain vehicle co mponent s cont ain or emit chemicals known to the st ate of California to caus e cancer an d birth de fects or other reproductive harm.
SAFETY SE6 05/05 Safety Section 1-4 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Al ways rea d care f u ll y an d comp l y f u ll y w ith th e manu f ac t urers i ns t ruc ti ons w h en handling oil, solvent s , cleansers, and a ny other chemical agen t. (SG-22) KEEP A WA Y FROM ROT A TING ELEMENTS to prevent en tanglement and possible serious injury or death.
SAFETY SE6 05/05 Safety Section 1-5 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices DO NOT operate this Implement on a T ractor that is not properly maintai ned.
SAFETY SE6 05/05 Safety Section 1-6 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY This Implement is wider than th e Tracto r . Be careful when operating or transporting this equipment to pr event the Implement fr om running in to or striking sign post s , guard rails, concrete abutment s or other solid object s.
SAFETY SE6 05/05 Safety Section 1-7 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Never allow children to operate, ride on , or come close to the T r actor or Implement.
SAFETY SE6 05/05 Safety Section 1-8 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY I n case o f mec hi nca l diffi cu lt y d ur i ng opera ti on, p l ace th e t ransm i ss i on i n th e par k pos iti on, se t the par king brake, shut down all power , including the PT O and the engine and remove the key .
SAFETY SE6 05/05 Safety Section 1-9 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY M any var i e d o bj ects, suc h as w i re, ca bl e, rope, o r c h a i ns, can b ecome e ntang l e d i n t h e operat i ng part s of the mower head. These items could then swing outside the housing at greater velocities than the blades.
SAFETY SE6 05/05 Safety Section 1-10 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Do not operator or pull the mower into st anding water . When uplift or fan type mower blad es contact water th ey can be seve rely deflecte d downward causing possible failure of bl ade resulting in serious boldly injury to the op erator or bystander s.
SAFETY SE6 05/05 Safety Section 1-11 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Connecting or Di sconnecting Implement Safety Instructions and Prac- tices Do not turn so sharp or lift mowe r so high to produce .
SAFETY SE6 05/05 Safety Section 1-12 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Inst ructions and Practices Be particularly careful when transp orting the Implement with the T ractor . Turn curves or go up hills only at a low speed and using a gradual steering angle.
SAFETY SE6 05/05 Safety Section 1-13 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T ransport only at safe speeds. Ser ious accident s and injuries can resu lt from operating this equipment at unsafe sp eeds. Understand the Tractor and Implement and how it handles before tr ansporting on street s and highwa ys.
SAFETY SE6 05/05 Safety Section 1-14 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Saf ety Instructions and Practices Y our driving vision may be reduced o r impaired by the tractor , cab , or impl ement.
SAFETY SE6 05/05 Safety Section 1-15 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Never attempt to lubricate, adjust, or remove material fr om the Implement while it is in motion or while tractor engine is ru nning. Make sure the tr actor engine is of f before working on the Implement.
SAFETY SE6 05/05 Safety Section 1-16 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY S torage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices Concluding Safety In structions and Practices PA R T S I N F O R M AT I O N.
SAFETY SE6 05/05 Safety Section 1-17 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Location 3 POINT LIFT MOWER NOTE: Rhino supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe o peration. Damage to the d ecals may occur while in shipping, use, or reconditioning.
SAFETY SE6 05/05 Safety Section 1-18 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. 00773723 1 PELIGRO Rotating Driveline T r anslation 2. 00769736 1 WARNING Use/Repair Shields & Guards 3. 00725746 1 PELIGRO Get Safety T ranslated 4.
SAFETY SE6 05/05 Safety Section 1-19 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY PULL TYPE MOWER NOTE: Rhino supplies safety decals on this product to promot e safe operation.
SAFETY SE6 05/05 Safety Section 1-20 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. 00773723 1 PELIGRO Rotating Driveline T r anslation 2. 00769736 1 WARNING Use/Repair Shields & Guards 3. 00725746 1 PELIGRO Get Safety T ranslated 4.
SAFETY SE6 05/05 Safety Section 1-21 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Description PELIGRO! S panish T ranslati on for Driveline Safety P/N 00773723 DANGER! Maintain shield s and de flectors in good condition. Failure to do so may lead to injury or even death.
SAFETY SE6 05/05 Safety Section 1-22 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Operator's Manu al (with repair part s) and warranty was attached to this implement during fina l inspection. P/N 00763977 DANGER! Make certain that drivelin es are correct length and are se curely att ached.
SAFETY SE6 05/05 Safety Section 1-23 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNING! Never u se your hand to check for oil leaks. Always use paper or cardb oard. P/N 00756059 Logo Product Name: Rhino P/N D302 Attention! Do not operate un til all s lip clutches are properly adjust an d are not frozen.
SAFETY SE6 05/05 Safety Section 1-24 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY IMPORT ANT! Required For Jackshaft Unit. Suggested for standa rd shaft. P/N D102 P/N D303 Logo Produc t Name: Rhin o SE6 Logo P/N .
SAFETY SE6 05/05 Safety Section 1-25 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DANGER! Guar d Missing Do Not Operat e. P/N 00756004 DANGER! Rotating Driveline Keep Away , Contact can cause death.
SAFETY SE6 05/05 Safety Section 1-26 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intend ed to explain in broad te rms the concep t and effect of federal laws and regula tions concerning emplo yer and employe e equipment oper at ors.
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Introduction Section 2-1 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SECTION.
INTRODUCTION SE5 05/05 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Rotary Mower is designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled worker s. 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 SE5 05/05 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Y our RHINO SE6 mower is d esigned for light-duty cutting such as p asture mowing, we ed and grass control, and cutting brush up to 1" in diam eter . With a reasonable amount of preventive maintenance, your Mower will provide years of depen dable service.
INTRODUCTION SE5 05/05 Introduction Section 2-4 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, comp letely underst and the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement.
Assembly Section 3-1 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y SECTION.
ASSEMBLY SE6 05/05 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y DEALER SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Set up mower as receive d from fa ctory with these ins tructions. This mower is shipped partially as sembled. Assembly will be easier if components are aligned and loosely assembled before tighten ing hardware.
ASSEMBLY SE6 05/05 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y A-FRAME INST ALLA TION (FIGURE Asm-R-0075). 1. Attach the Right and Lef t Hitch Ears (1 & 2) to the Mainframe with eight M12 x 40 bolts (3), ret ain with Flatwasher s (5), and Nut s (6).
ASSEMBLY SE6 05/05 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y T AIL WHEEL INST ALLA TION (FIGURE Asm-R-0076). 1. Attach th e Gauge Whee l Mount W eldment (1) to the Mainframe with four M14 x 35 Bolts (3 ), and Nut s (4).
ASSEMBLY SE6 05/05 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y T ONGUE ASSEMBL Y PULL-TYPE MOWER (FIGURE Asm-R-0077) T o assemble the mower’s tongue, follow the procedures listed below . Note: Certain assembly steps may have been performed by the ma nufacturer before delivery .
ASSEMBLY SE6 05/05 Assembly Section 3-6 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y T AIL WHEEL- ASSEMBL Y PULL-TYPE MOWER (FIGURE Asm-R-0078) T o assemble the Mower ’s T ail Wheels, follow the procedur es listed below . Note: Cert ain assembly steps may have been performed by the manu facturer before deliver y .
ASSEMBLY SE6 05/05 Assembly Section 3-7 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y SHEAR BOL T or SLIP CLUT CH DR IVELINE INST ALLA TION Attach rear driveline of U-Joint to input Shaft on gearbox, install Snap Ring in groove on Input Shaf t. NOTE : Check that Snap Ring is properly seated in groove.
ASSEMBLY SE6 05/05 Assembly Section 3-8 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y Front and Rear Deflectors (St andard Equipment) Deflectors: Front and Rear Deflectors (S tandard Equipment) are recommended for the average user and will provide protection from thro wn objects with proper op er ation under normal conditio ns.
ASSEMBLY SE6 05/05 Assembly Section 3-9 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y CHAIN GUARDS (Optiona l Equipment at extra cost) (Figures Asm-R-0081 & Asm-R-0082) CHAIN GUARDS: Front and Rear Chain Gu.
ASSEMBLY SE6 05/05 Assembly Section 3-10 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y CHECK CHAINS (Extra Equipment) - FIGURE As m-R-0083 Check chains are a vailable for att achment to fron t of cu tter as an accessory . Check chains a re used to control cut height and especially allows cutter to always be lowered to the same preset cut height.
ASSEMBLY SE6 05/05 Assembly Section 3-11 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y OFFSET ADAPTER HITCH (EXTRA EQ UIPMENT) (Figure Asm-R-0084) Fasten the Offset Adapter T ube to the three-Point Lift Lugs using the hitch Pin Holes. Fasten th e Adjustabl e Leg to the rig ht Lug to of fset the Mowe r to the right.
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Operation Sectio n 4-1 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION SECTION.
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-2 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION RHINO SE6 ROT AR Y MOWER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Rhino SE6 rotary mowers are manufac tured with quality material by sk illed workers.
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-3 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION S t andard Equipment and Specifications SE6 Horsepower Required 30-50 HP Cutting Capacity (Max.) 1” Cutting Height 1-7/8” Min. Safety Deflector S td. Cutting Width 72” Overall Length 107-3/4” Weight (Approx.
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-4 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. OPERA TOR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualifi ed operator .
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-5 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 2. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS The tractor used to operate the mower must have the power capacity to lift, pull, and operate the Power T ake Off (P T O) at the mower ’s rated speed while traveling at a ground speed betwee n 2 and 5 MPH.
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-6 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2.3 T ractor Horsepower The power re quired to opera te a mower is determ ined by the trac tor PT O horsepow er . For most mow ing conditions, the SE5 mower requires a tractor with at leas t 20 HP .
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-7 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 2.5 Front End Weight A minimum of 20% total tracto r weight must be maint ained on the tractor front end at all times. Front end weight is critical to mainta in steering control and to preven t the tracto r fr om rearing up while dr iving.
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-8 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2.7 Power T ake Off (PTO) Depending on th e unit, the mower is designed to operate at a PTO spee d of 540 or 1000 RPM. Mo st tractors operate at either 540, or a combina tion of 540 and 1000 RPM P T O speeds.
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-9 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 3.1 Boarding the T ractor Use both hands and equ ipped handrails and step s for supp or t when boarding the tr actor . Never use control levers for suppor t when mounting the tractor .
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-10 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 4. ST ARTING THE TRACTOR The operat or must have a co mplete under standing of the place ment, funct ion, and opera tional use of all tractor cont rols before starting the tractor .
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-11 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 5.1 Connecting the Mower-Lif t T ype 1. Make sure the tractor is equipped with th e correct PT O shaft. Change shaf ts if needed .. 2. Shorten or r emove the tracto r drawbar to avoid interf erence when ra ising and loweri ng the mower .
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-12 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5.2 Connecting the Mower-Pull T ype 1. Make sure the tract or is equipped with the correct PTO shaft and the drawbar is extended 14” from th e PT O shaft end.
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-13 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 6.1 Setting Mower Height- Lift T ype 1. Park the tractor and mowe r on level ground. 2. Using the 3-point hitch control lever , position the front of the mower with th e side skids 1” less off the ground than desired cut h eight.
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-14 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8. Extend the tr actor ’s top 3-point link so that when lifting the mower , the front of the deck will raise 2 to 2½" befo re the tail wheel leaves the ground. This will allow the mower to follow the contour of une ven terrain.
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-15 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 6.3 Setting Deck Pitch T o facilitate safe and efficient operation, the mower should be operated with the deck appr oximately 3/4” LOWER IN THE FR ONT THAN THE REAR. Setting Deck Pitch-Lif t T y pe 1.
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-16 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.1 Driveline Length Check When fitting the mower to the tractor , the telescoping driveline must be inspecte d to ensure.
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-17 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Shorten the driveline profiles as follows : • Remove the driveline from the tractor . • Position the mower (Lift T ype - Raise and lower/ Pull T ype - T urn sharply) to the point with the shortest distance between the tractor PTO shaft and cutter gea rbox.
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-18 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Periodically inspect all moving part s fo r wear and replace when necessar y with authorized service part s. Look for loose fastener s, worn or broken p arts, and leaky or loose fittings.
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-19 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION The operator’s manual and deca ls affixed on the unit contai n importan t instructions on the safe a nd proper use of the equipment.
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-20 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION All Safety Shields, Guards and Safety devices including (but not limited to) - the Deflectors , Chain Guards, S teel Guards, Ge arbox Shields, PTO integral shields, and Retractable Door Shields should be u sed and mainta ined in good working conditio n.
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-21 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION • Inspect the gearbox oil leve l. A low oil level is a warning sign that the ge arbox may be cracked or its se al is damaged and needs replacement. • Ensure the gearbox vent is in place an d free from clog s.
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-22 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.3 C utting C omponent Inspection Inspect blade p an and blade assembly for the fo llowing: OPS-U-0031 Inspect the Blades daily for abn ormal wear .
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-23 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport requ ires the operator p ossess a thorough knowledg e of the model be ing operated an d precautions to t ake while driving with an atta ched implem ent.
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-24 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.1 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 SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-25 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9.3 Raising the Mow er Using the tractor 3-point hi tch control lever , raise the mower off the gro und about 6” , or just high enough to cle ar any gro und obst acles.
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-26 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines When crossing ditches with steep banks or going up sharp inclines, it is possib l.
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-27 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Inclines and ditches should be app roached along a line which is at an an gle as shown. Thi s type of path will reduce the possib ility of over-collapse of the driveline and re sulting damage .
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-28 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION M any var i e d o bj ec t s, suc h as w i re, ca bl e, rope, o r c h a i ns, can b ecome e n t ang l e d i n th e opera ti ng part s of the mower head. These items could then swing outside the housing at greater velocities than the blades.
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-29 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Rotary Mowers are ca pable unde r adverse conditions of throwing objects for great dist ances (100 yards o r more) and cau sing serious injury or death. Follow safety messages carefully .
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-30 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.4 PTO RPM and Ground S peed Ground speed for mowing will depend upon the height, type , and density of vege tation to be cut. Recommend ed speed for efficient mower pe rformance is be tween 2 and 5 mph.
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-31 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Do not mow with two machines in the s ame ar ea except with Cab tractors with the windows closed. (SGM-1 1) Mow only in conditions where you have clear visib ility in daylight or with ade quate artificial lighting.
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-32 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not let the Blades turn when the Mower Deck is raised for any reason, including clea rance or f or turning.
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-33 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Do not mow , or drive the tractor into, material that is burning, or areas that re cently burnt and may contain ho t spots. Burning material, sparks, and coals could be thr own from the m ower to areas of vege tation that might ignite.
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-34 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never stan d or allow an other person to stand between a running T ractor and the Mower when disconnecting the Implement from the T ractor 3-point hitch.
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-35 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION L ift-T ype Mower - T o disconnect the mower , first e xtend the tractor 3-point hitch top link to remove t ension on the top link hitch pin. When the p in is l oose and ea sy to rotate, remove the pin from the m ower .
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-36 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 12. MOWER STORAGE Properly prep aring and storing th e mower at the end of the season is critical to maintaining it s appearance and to help ensure years of de pendable service.
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-37 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Before transporting th e tractor and mower , idle the tractor engine, disengag e the PT O and wait for all mower moving parts to come to a complete stop. Once all mower part s are completely stopped, raise the mower to transport height.
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-38 © 2005 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 SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-39 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Reduce spee d before turn ing or applying the brakes. Ensure that both brake p edals are locked together when operating on pub lic roads.
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-40 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Arrange the chain s so that when tighten ed, the chains are pulling downward and again st themselves. Carefully ti ghten the secu ring chains or other fasteners used as much as possible using boomers or binders to apply ma ximum tension.
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-41 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 14. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Remedy Excessive Vibration Check Gearbox Bolt s T ighten if loose. Check for loose nut s on TIghten if loose. bladeholder and blade s.
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-42 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Blade Bolts W orking Loose Bolts not ti ghtened. T ighten Bolts to 300 f t./lbs. Bolt hole elongated or oversized. Replace Blade Carrier . Locknut worn out. Replace Locknut.
OPERATION SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-43 © 2005 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Shear Pin Shears T ractor P T O not being run at Run at 540 RPM. Excessively 540 RPM. Heavy Material. Reduce ground speed. Raise cutting height. Not using proper pin. Replace only with recommended shear pin.
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Maintenanc e Section 5-1 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION.
MAINTENANCE SE6 05/05 Maintenance Section 5-2 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Before operat ing your Rotary Cutter , make sure it is properly lubricated and thor oughly inspected. On ly a minimum of time and effo rt is required to regularly lub r icate and maint ain this machine to pr ovide long life and trouble free oper ation.
MAINTENANCE SE6 05/05 Maintenance Section 5-3 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE GEARBOX The gearbox should be full (18 ounces) .54 lite rs and not require addition al lubricant unless the box is cracked or a seal is lea king.
MAINTENANCE SE6 05/05 Maintenance Section 5-4 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE DRIVELINE LUBRICA TION Grease Fittings are located on the Cross Asse mbly of each U-Joint and on the telescoping tubes. Grease the U-Joint af ter each 8 hours of use. Figure MntP-R-0021 .
MAINTENANCE SE6 05/05 Maintenance Section 5-5 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SHEAR PIN YOKE LUBRICA TION Y oke is supplied with a grease fitting to lube betweeen gearbox sha ft and yoke. T his allows yoke to spin freely on gearbox shaft when pin shears.
MAINTENANCE SE6 05/05 Maintenance Section 5-6 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Use only original equipment blades on this cutter . They are made of special heat-treated alloy steel. Substitute blades may no t me et specifications and m ay fail in a hazardou s manner that could cause injury .
MAINTENANCE SE6 05/05 Maintenance Section 5-7 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER REMOV AL Remove cotter pin and loosen slo tted nut on gearbox s haf t. Loosen but do not r emove the nut u ntil the blade carrier is loosened. Use a su itable 2 ja w gear puller to pull ca rrier of f taper ed gearbox shaf t.
MAINTENANCE SE6 05/05 Maintenance Section 5-8 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SLIP CLUTCH A slip clutch is incorporated in the P TO driveline. It is designed to slip, absorb the shock load, and protect the driveline. After the first hou r of operation, the slip clutch should be check ed for overhe ating.
MAINTENANCE SE6 05/05 Maintenance Section 5-9 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SEASONAL CLUT CH MAINTENANCE It is important that the clutch lining plates slip when an obst acle or load heavier than the clu tch setting is encountered.
MAINTENANCE SE6 05/05 Maintenance Section 5-10 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE MOWER ST ORAGE Y our rot ary cutter repr esents an investment from which you should get the greatest po ssible benefit.
MAINTENANCE SE6 05/05 Maintenance Section 5-11 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE GEARBOX SER VICING TOOLS NEEDED FOR DISASSEMBL Y AND ASSEMBL Y OF GEARBOX 1. Slide Hammer Puller 2. Locktite #5900 3. Punch - Long Drif t 4. Needle Nose Pliers 5. Screw Driver 6.
MAINTENANCE SE6 05/05 Maintenance Section 5-12 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE GEARBOX DISASSEMBL Y (Figure Mnt-R-0083) 1. Remove 6 capscrews (Ref .#16) from input shaft bearin g housing ( Ref. #13). 2. T ap around circumference of bearing housing (Ref .
MAINTENANCE SE6 05/05 Maintenance Section 5-13 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE INPUT SHAFT DISASSEMBL Y AND ASSEMBL Y (Figure Mnt-R-0084) 1. Remove retaining ring (Ref.
MAINTENANCE SE6 05/05 Maintenance Section 5-14 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE DISASSEMBL Y OUTPUT SHAF T (Figure Mnt-R-0085) 1. Install slotted nut (Ref 19, Figure Mnt-R-0083 , 5-1 1 ) onto shaft and then ta p shaft end on a solid surface to remove lower bearin g and spacer .
MAINTENANCE SE6 05/05 Maintenance Section 5-15 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE GEARBOX INPUT SHAFT REAR BEARING Remove bearin g (Ref. #8 Figure Mnt-R-0083 ) from inside main hous ing. A special slide hammer puller (PROTO No . 4056) or equal ma y be required to remove bearing.
SER VIS-RHINO LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED W ARRA NTIES 1.01. Servis-Rhino warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, governmental, or municipal purc haser (“Purcha.
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