Servis-Rhino ROTARY MOWER SE4 Operator's Manual

©2011 Alamo Group Inc.260/272/284Published 01/11 Part NO. 00781402COPERATOR’S MANUAL RHINO® 1020 S. Sangamon Ave.Gibson City, IL 60936800-4

Maintenance Section 5-1©2011 Alamo GroupMAINTENANCE SECTION

MAINTENANCE260/272/284 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-2©2011 Alamo GroupMAINTENANCE HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENTAVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEAT

MAINTENANCE260/272/284 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-3©2011 Alamo GroupMAINTENANCEPARTS INFORMATIONBefore operating your Rotary Cutter, make sure it is

MAINTENANCE260/272/284 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-4©2011 Alamo GroupMAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE260/272/284 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-5©2011 Alamo GroupMAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE260/272/284 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-6©2011 Alamo GroupMAINTENANCEGEARBOX (Model 260 & 284)The gearbox should be full (3 quarts) an

MAINTENANCE260/272/284 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-7©2011 Alamo GroupMAINTENANCEDRIVELINE LUBRICATIONGrease Fittings are located on the Cross Assembl

MAINTENANCE260/272/284 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-8©2011 Alamo GroupMAINTENANCETo assemble the main inner driveline shield, grease the yoke groove a

MAINTENANCE260/272/284 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-9©2011 Alamo GroupMAINTENANCEMAIN CV DRIVELINE SAFETY SHIELD1. To remove the outer CV cone, remove

Safety Section 1-1© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETY SECTION

MAINTENANCE260/272/284 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-10©2011 Alamo GroupMAINTENANCEBLADE SERVICINGInspect blades before each use to determine that they

MAINTENANCE260/272/284 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-11©2011 Alamo GroupMAINTENANCEBLADE SHARPENINGWhen sharpening blades, grind each blade the same am

MAINTENANCE260/272/284 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-12©2011 Alamo GroupMAINTENANCEBLADE CARRIER INSPECTIONBlade bolt fit into carrier bushings should

MAINTENANCE260/272/284 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-13©2011 Alamo GroupMAINTENANCEBLADE CARRIER INSTALLATIONClean the splines on both the blade carrie

MAINTENANCE260/272/284 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-14©2011 Alamo GroupMAINTENANCESLIP CLUTCHIf a slip clutch is incorporated in the PTO driveline, it

MAINTENANCE260/272/284 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-15©2011 Alamo GroupMAINTENANCESEASONAL CLUTCH MAINTENANCEIt is important that the clutches slip wh

MAINTENANCE260/272/284 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-16©2011 Alamo GroupMAINTENANCEPROPER TORQUE FOR FASTENERSThe chart lists the correct tightening to

SEGURIDAD260/272/284 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-14© 201 Alamo Group Inc.SEGURIDADINFORMACIÓN DE PARTESNOTA: Para ver las calcomanias en español p

SEGURIDAD260/272/284 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-13© 201 Alamo Group Inc.SEGURIDADRIESGOS CON EL MANTENIMIENTO DEL IMPLEMENTOMANTENGA LOS IMPLEMEN

SEGURIDAD260/272/284 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-12© 201 Alamo Group Inc.SEGURIDADRIESGOS EN TRANSPORTEPARA EVITAR LESIONES GRAVES O LA MUERTE AL

SAFETY260/272/284 01/11 Safety Section 1-2© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYGENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICESA careful operator is the best opera

SEGURIDAD260/272/284 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-11© 201 Alamo Group Inc.SEGURIDADRIESGOS ELÉCRTICOS Y DE FUEGOPARA EVITAR LESIONES GRAVES O LA M

SEGURIDAD260/272/284 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-10© 201 Alamo Group Inc.SEGURIDADRIESGO DEL CONTACTO A LAS CUCHILLAS DE CORTADORA RIESGO DE FILTR

SEGURIDAD260/272/284 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-9© 201 Alamo Group Inc.SEGURIDADRIESGO DE ENREDO POR EL PTO MANTÉNGASE ALEJADO DE LAS LÍNEAS DE C

SEGURIDAD260/272/284 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-8© 201 Alamo Group Inc.SEGURIDADRIESGO DE ATROPELLOPARA EVITAR LESIONES GRAVES O LA MUERTE POR CA

SEGURIDAD260/272/284 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-7© 201 Alamo Group Inc.SEGURIDADRIESGO DE OBJECTOS LANZADOS ContinuadoOPERACIÓN DE LA CORTADORA:•

SEGURIDAD260/272/284 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-6© 201 Alamo Group Inc.SEGURIDADRIESGO DE OBJECTOS LANZADOSLAS CORTADORAS GIRATORIAS PUEDEN ARROJ

SEGURIDAD260/272/284 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-5© 201 Alamo Group Inc.SEGURIDADRIESGO DE APLASTAMIENTOPARA EVITAR UNA LESIÓN GRAVE O LA MUERTE P

SEGURIDAD260/272/284 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-4© 201 Alamo Group Inc.SEGURIDADSEGURIDAD DE CONECTAR O DESCONECTAR IMPLEMENTOPARA EVITAR LESIONE

SEGURIDAD260/272/284 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-3© 201 Alamo Group Inc.SEGURIDADSEGURIDAD DEL OPERADORPARA EVITAR LESIONES GRAVES O LA MUERTE, SI

SEGURIDAD260/272/284 01/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-2© 201 Alamo Group Inc.SEGURIDADINSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Y PRÁCTICAS GENERALESEl mejor operador

SAFETY260/272/284 01/11 Safety Section 1-3© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYOPERATOR SAFETYTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DO THE FOLLOWING:• READ, UNDE

Sección de Seguridad 1-1© 201 Alamo Group Inc.SECCIÓN DE SEGURIDAD

Instrucciones de operaciones antes de la entrega del DISTRIBUIDOR al CLIENTEEl distribuidor deberá informar al comprador de este producto las condicio

Alamo Group Ag. Division está dispuesto a suministrar un (1) Video de Prácticas de Seguridad para Cortadoras AEMPor favor enviar: Video de Seguridad p

A fin de reducir la tasa de accidentes y mejorar la operación segura de las cortadoras, Alamo Group Ag Divisionse ha asociado con otros fabricantes de

Al propietario/operador/distribuidorEste Manual del Operador es una parte esencial de la operación segura de esta máquina y se debe mantener conla uni

©2011 Alamo Group Inc.260/272/284Publicado en 01/11 Parte nº. 00781402CMANUAL DE OPERADOR RHINO® 1020 S. Sangamon Ave.Gibson City, IL 60936

SAFETY260/272/284 01/11 Safety Section 1-4© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYCONNECTION OR DISCONNECTING IMPLEMENT SAFETYTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

SAFETY260/272/284 01/11 Safety Section 1-5© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYCRUSHING HAZARDSTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FALLING OFF TRACTOR, EQ

SAFETY260/272/284 01/11 Safety Section 1-6© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYTHROWN OBJECTS HAZARDSROTARY MOWERS CAN THROW OBJECTS 300 FEET OR MORE UNDER

SAFETY260/272/284 01/11 Safety Section 1-7© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYTHROWN OBJECTS HAZARDS (CONTINUED)MOWER OPERATION:• DO NOT exceed mower'

SAFETY260/272/284 01/11 Safety Section 1-8© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYRUN OVER HAZARDSTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FALLING OFF TRACTOR ORE

SAFETY260/272/284 01/11 Safety Section 1-9© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYPTO ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDSKEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING DRIVELINES AND ELEMENTS TO AV

To the Owner/Operator/DealerThis Operator's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with theimple

SAFETY260/272/284 01/11 Safety Section 1-10© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYMOWER BLADE CONTACT HAZARDSKEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING BLADES TO AVOID SERIOUS I

SAFETY260/272/284 01/11 Safety Section 1-11© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYHIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK HAZARDSTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM HIGH PRE

SAFETY260/272/284 01/11 Safety Section 1-12© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYELECTRICAL & FIRE HAZARDSTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM ELECTRICA

SAFETY260/272/284 01/11 Safety Section 1-13© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYTRANSPORTING HAZARDSTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH WHEN TOWING OR TRANSPO

SAFETY260/272/284 01/11 Safety Section 1-14© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYHAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENTAVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM COMP

SAFETY260/272/284 01/11 Safety Section 1-15© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYPARTS INFORMATIONPARTS INFORMATIONRhino mowers use balanced and matched syst

SAFETY260/272/284 01/11 Safety Section 1-16© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYDecal LocationNOTE: Rhino supplies safety decals on this product to promote

SAFETY260/272/284 01/11 Safety Section 1-17© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYITEM PART NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION1. D390 1 Decal Sheet Pull Type Unit Haz

SAFETY260/272/284 01/11 Safety Section 1-18© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYDecal Description

SAFETY260/272/284 01/11 Safety Section 1-19© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETY

In order to reduce accidents and enhance the safe operation of mowers, Alamo Group Ag Division, in cooperationwith other industry manufacturers has de

SAFETY260/272/284 01/11 Safety Section 1-20© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETY

SAFETY260/272/284 01/11 Safety Section 1-21© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETY

SAFETY260/272/284 01/11 Safety Section 1-22© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETY

SAFETY260/272/284 01/11 Safety Section 1-23© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETY

SAFETY260/272/284 01/11 Safety Section 1-24© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYFederal Laws and RegulationsThis section is intended to explain in broad ter

Introduction Section 2-1© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.INTRODUCTION SECTION

INTRODUCTION260/272/284 01/11 Introduction Section 2-2© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.INTRODUCTIONWe are pleased to have you as a Rhino customer. Your Rotar

INTRODUCTION260/272/284 01/11 Introduction Section 2-3© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.INTRODUCTIONThe Rhino 260/272/284 Rotary Mower is designed for medium

INTRODUCTION260/272/284 01/11 Introduction Section 2-4© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.INTRODUCTIONKEY OPERATION POINTS• Cutting performance and distribution

INTRODUCTION260/272/284 01/11 Introduction Section 2-5© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.INTRODUCTIONRHINO LIMITED WARRANTY1. LIMITED WARRANTIES1.01. Rhino war

Alamo Group Ag. Division will provideone (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices VideoPlease Send Me: VHS Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety Video DVD For

Assembly Section 3-1© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLY SECTION

ASSEMBLY260/272/284 01/11 Assembly Section 3-2© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYDEALER SETUP INSTRUCTIONSSet up mower as received from factory with the

ASSEMBLY260/272/284 01/11 Assembly Section 3-3© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYTAIL WHEEL INSTALLATION (Model 260 & 272)Align Tail Wheel Beam Weld

ASSEMBLY260/272/284 01/11 Assembly Section 3-4© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYDUAL TAIL WHEEL INSTALLATION - LIFT TYPE (Model 284 Only)1. Attach the

ASSEMBLY260/272/284 01/11 Assembly Section 3-5© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYA-FRAME INSTALLATION (Model 284)1. Attach the A-Frame Bars (2) to the r

ASSEMBLY260/272/284 01/11 Assembly Section 3-6© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYTONGUE (Pull Type)Insert tongue lugs (4) between mainframe uprights and

ASSEMBLY260/272/284 01/11 Assembly Section 3-7© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYHYDRAULIC OR MANUAL LIFT (Model 284 Only)Install the Hydraulic Cylinder

ASSEMBLY260/272/284 01/11 Assembly Section 3-8© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYFront and Rear Deflectors (Standard Equipment) Deflectors: Front and Re

ASSEMBLY260/272/284 01/11 Assembly Section 3-9© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYCHAIN GUARDS (Optional Equipment - All Models) CHAIN GUARDS: Front and

DEALER to CUSTOMER Pre-Delivery/ Operation InstructionsDealer should inform the Purchaser of this product of Warranty terms, provisions, and procedure

ASSEMBLY260/272/284 01/11 Assembly Section 3-10© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYHYDRAULIC OR MANUAL LIFT (Model 284 Only)Install the Hydraulic Cylinde

ASSEMBLY260/272/284 01/11 Assembly Section 3-11© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYOFFSET ADAPTER HITCH (EXTRA EQUIPMENT)1. Fasten the Offset Adapter Hit

Operation Section 4-1© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION SECTION

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-2© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONRHINO 260/272/284 ROTARY MOWEROPERATION INSTRUCTIONSRhino rotary mo

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-3© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION1. OPERATOR REQUIREMENTSSafe operation of the unit is the responsib

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-4© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION2. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTSThe tractor used to operate the mower must h

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-5© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONTractor HorsepowerThe power required to operate a mower is determin

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-6© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION2.5 Drawbar-Pull Type MowerFor equipment operating at 540 RPM, the

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-7© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONDO NOT use a PTO adapter to attach a non-matching Implement driveli

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-8© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONNever allow children or other persons to ride on the Tractor or Imp

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-9© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION5.1 Connecting Mower-Lift Type1. Make sure the tractor is equipped

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-10© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION4. Turn off the tractor engine and dismount.5. One lift arm at a t

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-11© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION5.3 Connecting Mower - Lift Type (Quick Hitch)Crushing Hazard betw

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-12© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION6.1 Setting Mower Height- Lift Type - (Standard or Quick Hitch)1.

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-13© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION8. Extend the tractor’s top 3-point link so that when lifting the

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-14© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION6.2 Connecting the Mower-Pull Type1. Make sure the tractor is equi

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-15© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION6.3 Setting Mowing Height-Pull Type1. Park the tractor and mower o

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-16© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION6.4 Setting Deck Pitch Lower Horse Power - Better Fuel Efficiency

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-17© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION7.1 Driveline Length CheckWhen fitting the mower to the tractor, t

Table of ContentsSAFETY SECTION ... 1-1GENE

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-18© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONShorten the driveline profiles as follows:• Remove the driveline f

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-19© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONPeriodically inspect all moving parts for wear and replace whennec

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-20© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION8.1 Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/ServiceRefer to the tractor o

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-21© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION• Perform scheduled lubrication as detailed inthe maintenance sect

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-22© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION• Lift Type-Ensure the tailwheel beam positionsupport bolts are pr

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-23© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION• Inspect blades and blade bolts for loosenessand excessive wear.

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-24© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONOperating the mower with loose blade hardware will damage the blad

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-25© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONInspect the Blades daily for abnormal wear. REPLACE BOTH BLADES on

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-26© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION8.4 Blade Bolt InspectionInspect Blade Bolt Head daily for wear as

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-27© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONTractor PRE-OPERATION InspectionTractor ID#________________ Make _

Power Take Off (PTO) ...

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-28© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONRotary Mower PRE-OPERATION InspectionMower ID#________________ Mak

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-29© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION9. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENTSafe tractor transport require

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-30© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION9.1 Starting the TractorThe procedure to start the tractor is mode

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-31© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION9.3 Raising the MowerUsing the tractor 3-point hitch control lever

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-32© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION9.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep InclinesWhen crossing ditches with

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-33© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONInclines and ditches should be approached along aline which is at

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-34© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONMany varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can bec

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-35© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONRotary Mowers are capable under adverse conditions of throwingobje

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-36© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION10.4 PTO RPM and Ground SpeedGround speed for mowing will depend u

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-37© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONMow only in conditions where you have clear visibility in daylight

BLADE CARRIER INSTALLATION ... 5-13BLADE

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-38© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONDo not let the Blades turn when the Mower Deck is raised for anyre

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-39© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONDo not mow, or drive the tractor into material that is burning, or

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-40© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONNever stand or allow another person to stand between a running Tra

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-41© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONAlways shut the Tractor completely down, place the transmission in

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-42© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION12. MOWER STORAGEProperly preparing and storing the mower at the e

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-43© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONBefore transporting the tractor and mower, idle thetractor engine,

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-44© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONThe SMV (Slow-Moving Vehicle) emblem isuniversal symbol used to al

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-45© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION13.2 Hauling the Tractor and ImplementBefore transporting a loaded

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-46© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION14. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDEProblem Possible Cause RemedyUneven Cut

OPERATION260/272/284 01/11 Operation Section 4-47© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONBlade Bolts Working Loose Bolts not tightened. Tighten Bolts to 30